Screening of Potentially Probiotic Lactobacillus Possessing Surface Layer Protein from Iranian Traditional Dairy Products by E. Mobarak Qamsari, R. Kasra Kermanshahi, M. Erfan, P. Ghadam

“…Due their self assembly ability and the highly ordered, regular structure down to the nanometer scale, S-layers were demonstrated to possess a great potential for nanobiotechnological applications. …”
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Changes in phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity of Andean raspberries in response to Peronospora sparsa by Nathalia Cardona-Hurtado, Gloria E. Guerrero Álvarez, Ana M. López Gutiérrez

“…In Colombia, the Andean raspberry (Rubus glaucus Benth) is of large economic significance because of its use in industry and widespread consumption as a fresh fruit. However, this crop is highly susceptible to disease by Peronospora sparsa, a fungus that causes between 50 % and 70 % production loss. …”
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Rapid mutation of endogenous zebrafish genes using zinc finger nucleases made by Oligomerized Pool ENgineering (OPEN). by Jonathan E Foley, Jing-Ruey J Yeh, Morgan L Maeder, Deepak Reyon, Jeffry D Sander, Randall T Peterson, J Keith Joung

“…<h4>Background</h4>Customized zinc finger nucleases (ZFNs) form the basis of a broadly applicable tool for highly efficient genome modification. …”
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Unlocking the Stratum Corneum Barrier to Skin Penetration for the Transdermal Delivery of Cyclovirobuxine D by Yun-Hao Ren, Feng-Yuan Song, Jing-Yu Zhao, Bing-Wen Liang, Li-Hua Peng

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Cyclovirobuxine D, a natural compound derived from the medicinal plant Buxus sinica, demonstrates a diverse array of therapeutic benefits, encompassing anti-arrhythmic properties, blood pressure regulation, neuronal protection, and anti-ischemic activity. …”
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Real-Time Sensor for Measuring the Surface Temperature of Thermal Protection Structures Based on the Full-Time Domain Temperature Inversion Method by Yuhao Liu, Xiong Zhao, Xiangyu Wei, Pengyu Nan, Fan Zhou, Guoguo Xin, Kok-Sing Lim, Yupeng Zhang, Hangzhou Yang

“…These results highlight the potential of the proposed real-time sensor method for practical engineering applications, offering a reliable and efficient solution for real-time TPS temperature monitoring.…”
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Dual-band bound states in the continuum based on hybridization of surface lattice resonances by Du Xiang, Xiong Lei, Zhao Xueqian, Chen Shuai, Shi Jianping, Li Guangyuan

“…Our work provides a new approach for realizing and tuning dual-band BICs, and the obtained ultrahigh-Q quasi-BICs can find potential applications in nonlinear optics, multimodal lasing, and optical sensing.…”
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Harnessing the antioxidant and cytoprotective power of Aitchisonia rosea: phytochemical insights and mechanistic validation by Loai Aljerf, Abdullah H. Maad, Shahid Rasool, Muaaz Alajlani

“…Conclusions The findings substantiate the remarkable antioxidant and cytoprotective potential of A. rosea, primarily attributed to its rich array of polyphenolic, flavonoid, and terpenoid compounds. …”
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Rattraper le nouvel Occident : « L’initiative d’excellence » allemande, les études régionales et la re-production des inégalités by Manuela Boatcă

“…However, while earlier steps in this direction only created a wider array of employment options for researchers, the argument of this paper is that the excellence initiative represents what has been called a process of “indirect commercialization” (Reinhard Kreckel) or an instance of “academic capitalism” (Slaughter/Leslie) of/in the Western European university system, which traditionally relied on state financing and state control of university finances. …”
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Optimization of tribo-mechanical properties of kenaf/jute-SiC hybrid composites using integrated grey-fuzzy approach by Aravindh Murugan, Debabrata Barik, Rasan Sarbast Faisal, Makeshkumar Mani, Milon Selvam Dennison, Seepana Praveenkumar, Saravanan Rajendran

“…In recent studies, the combination of natural fibers and ceramic fillers has resulted in hybrid composites with improved tribological characteristics for automotive and aircraft applications. Even though natural fibers have some disadvantages, the combined effect of natural fibers and ceramics with suitable multi-response optimization techniques can overcome the limitations and provide a composite with enhanced mechanical and tribological properties at minimal cost. …”
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CFD Analysis of Urban Canopy Flows Employing the V2F Model: Impact of Different Aspect Ratios and Relative Heights by Fabio Nardecchia, Annalisa Di Bernardino, Francesca Pagliaro, Paolo Monti, Giovanni Leuzzi, Luca Gugliermetti

“…However, the closure assumptions of the turbulence usually employed in CFD codes are not always physically based and adequate for all the flow regimes relating to practical applications. The starting point of this work is the performance assessment of the V2F (i.e., v2¯ − f) model implemented in Ansys Fluent for simulating the flow field in an idealized array of two-dimensional canyons. …”
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MicroRNAs in Kidney Transplantation: Living up to Their Expectations? by Eline K. van den Akker, Frank J. M. F. Dor, Jan N. M. IJzermans, Ron W. F. de Bruin

“…Since the discovery of microRNAs, ample research has been conducted to elucidate their involvement in an array of (patho)physiological conditions. Ischemia reperfusion injury is a major problem in kidney transplantation and its mechanism is still not fully known, nor is there an effective therapy. …”
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RAB37 Promotes Adipogenic Differentiation of hADSCs via the TIMP1/CD63/Integrin Signaling Pathway by Haili Huang, Anran Li, Jin Li, Dan Sun, Ling Liang, Kunyan Pan, Chengzhang He, Peihua Zhang

“…Several upregulated cytokines related to RAB37-mediated adipogenic differentiation were identified using a cytokine array, including tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase 1 (TIMP1). …”
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Multi-objective optimization of wear parameters of hybrid composites (LM6/B4C/fly ash) using grey relational analysis. by Charles Sarala Rubi, Jayavelu Udaya Prakash, Sunder Jebarose Juliyana, Sachin Salunkhe, Robert Cep, Emad Abouel Nasr

“…There exists a good agreement between them.<h4>Discussion</h4>The research on LM6/B4C/fly ash composite fabrication using Grey Relational Analysis (GRA) has significantly contributed to the development of high-performance materials for wear-related applications. …”
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Estimating the Spectral Response of Eight-Band MSFA One-Shot Cameras Using Deep Learning by Pierre Gouton, Kacoutchy Jean Ayikpa, Diarra Mamadou

“…Eight-band one-shot MSFA (multispectral filter array) cameras are innovative technologies used to capture multispectral images by capturing multiple spectral bands simultaneously. …”
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Comparison of anti-biofilm and cytotoxic activity of Ag/AgO, Ag/Ag2O, and Ag/AgCl nanocomposites synthesized using stem, leaf, and fruit pericarp of Prunus mahaleb L by Zahra Dashtizadeh, Fereshteh Jookar Kashi

“…Unlike conventional single-part plant synthesis, our multi-part approach introduces a diverse array of phytoconstituents, enhancing nanoparticle stability, morphological homogeneity, and functional bioactivity. …”
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Adaptive Varifocal Lenses Based on Dielectric Elastomer Actuator by Shibiao Li, Lin Liu, Haoyue Xing, Zhaohui Li, Yang Cheng

“…This paper aims to give a brief review of adaptive varifocal lenses based on DEA. …”
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Submicron quantum dot light-emitting diodes enabled by pixelated topological meta-mirror by Ye Taikang, Tian Dadi, Wu Dan, Sun Xiao Wei, Wang Kai

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Predicting Insemination Outcome in Holstein Dairy Cattle using Deep Learning by Mohammad Alishahi, Mahdi Ravakhah

“…The integration of predicting models in the existing systems in animal husbandry increases its practical application as a decision support tool for animal farmers. …”
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FEASTS Combined with Interferometry. III. The Low Column Density H i Around M51 and Possibility of Turbulent-mixing Gas Accretion by Xuchen Lin, Jing Wang, Lister Staveley-Smith, Suoqing Ji, Dong Yang, Xinkai Chen, Fabian Walter, Hsiao-Wen Chen, Luis C. Ho, Peng Jiang, Nir Mandelker, Se-Heon Oh, Bo Peng, Céline Péroux, Zhijie Qu, Q. Daniel Wang

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Incorporation of recombinant proteins into extracellular vesicles by Lactococcus cremoris by Tina Vida Plavec, Kristina Žagar Soderžnik, Giulia Della Pelle, Špela Zupančič, Robert Vidmar, Aleš Berlec

“…Abstract Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are nanosized lipid bilayer particles released by various cellular organisms that carry an array of bioactive molecules. EVs have diagnostic potential, as they play a role in intercellular interspecies communication, and could be applied in drug delivery. …”
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