Research progress on flexible sensors in oral health monitoring by HUANG Jingwen, HAN Shuang, ZHENG Yi, MA Ning

“…Flexible sensors can improve current deficiencies in clinical diagnosis and treatment through oral health monitoring. …”
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A comparative study of a new challenge-based learning model for engineering majors by V. Robledo-Rella, L. Neri, R. M. G. García-Castelán, A. Gonzalez-Nucamendi, J. Valverde-Rebaza, J. Noguez

“…Current society needs professionals able to identify and collaboratively solve the main challenges of the 21st century. …”
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An Investigation of Knee Injury Prevalence and its Mechanism among Premier League Soccer Referees in Iran by Hamid Mahdavi Mohtasham, Shahnaz Shahrbanian

“…Objective: The aim of the current study was to investigate the knee injury mechanism and its prevalence among the Premier League soccer referees in Iran. …”
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Advancements in Musculoskeletal Tissue Engineering: The Role of Melt Electrowriting in 3D-Printed Scaffold Fabrication by Kunal Ranat, Hong Phan, Suhaib Ellythy, Mitchell Kenter, Adil Akkouch

“…Musculoskeletal tissue injuries of the bone, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, and skeletal muscles are among the most common injuries experienced in medicine and become increasingly problematic in cases of significant tissue damage, such as nonunion bone defects and volumetric muscle loss. Current gold standard treatment options for musculoskeletal injuries, although effective, have limited capability to fully restore native tissue structure and function. …”
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A Virtual Synchronous Generator Low-Voltage Ride-Through Control Strategy Considering Complex Grid Faults by Jun Yin, Ziang Chen, Weichen Qian, Shengyu Zhou

“…Additionally, PCC voltage feedforward control is incorporated, with a meticulously derived feedforward function to counteract the disturbances caused by unbalanced grid voltage dips, thereby enhancing the VSG system’s anti-interference ability and stabilizing the grid-connected current. …”
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Using of a single-phase synchronous multi-winding generator with permanent magnets for the power supply of an autonomous consumer by D. A. Kotin, I. А. Ivanov

“…Moreover, it is possible to regulate the generated current and voltage discretely by two times increasing one of these values, this method of regulation depends on the design of the generator.…”
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Developing a knowledge sharing strategy for a South African IT consultancy by Daniëlle Swanepoel, Paul Laughton, Anika Meyer

“…Method: Qualitative data were collected through semi-structured interviews with the consultants from the IT consultancy, with the intention to investigate their current knowledge sharing habits and needs, while literature was also consulted to determine the current practices within similar industries. …”
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The evolution of brain surgery: Exploring the impact of continuum robotics by Shreya Shah, Pearl Sheth, Rajvi Shah, Dhyey Shekhaliya, Manan Shah

“…Brain surgery requires at most accuracy and precision, yet current neurosurgical robots are limited in their ability to reach intracranial regions due to their rigid and inflexible nature. …”
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Graphene-assisted improve electrochemical performance of manganese vanadium oxide for aqueous zinc-ion battery by Xiaowen Niu, Jianhai Chen, Yongtao Tan

“…Notably, the optimized composite delivers higher specific capacity of 507.5 mAh g−1 for MnVO-0.05–8/GN-15 than that of MnVO (410.4 mAh g−1) and VOH (370.1 mAh g−1) at current density of 0.5 A g−1. Furthermore, the MnVO-0.05–8/GN-15 exhibits fast Zn2+ ion diffusion ability, achieving high energy density of 403.51 Wh kg−1 and retaining an excellent cycle stability of 85.7% after 2000 cycles at a current density of 3 A g−1.…”
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Optimised Neural Network Model for Wind Turbine DFIG Converter Fault Diagnosis by Ramesh Kumar Behara, Akshay Kumar Saha

“…VMD’s robustness stems from its ability to decompose a signal into intrinsic mode functions (IMFs) with well-defined centre frequencies and bandwidths. …”
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Activation of pro-resolving pathways mediate the therapeutic effects of thymosin beta-4 during Pseudomonas aeruginosa-induced keratitis by Yuxin Wang, Loveleen Banga, Abdul Shukkur Ebrahim, Thomas W. Carion, Gabriel Sosne, Elizabeth A. Berger

“…IntroductionCurrent treatments for bacterial keratitis fail to address the sight-threatening inflammatory host response. …”
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Innovative Polymeric Biomaterials for Intraocular Lenses in Cataract Surgery by Kevin Y. Wu, Rebecca Khammar, Hafsah Sheikh, Michael Marchand

“…Clinical outcomes, including visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, and patient satisfaction, are evaluated to provide an understanding of the current advancements and limitations in IOL development. …”
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Assessing the Impact of a “Futures & Options” Course on Finance Majors: Insights from a Futures & Options Course Study in China by Z. Zhang, H. Tinmaz

“…Research questions: (1) How do students currently perceive the F&O course? (2) What factors influence the current perception of F&O students? …”
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Knowledge-based and Expert Systems in Prognostics and Health Management: a Survey by Kalil Bouhadra, Florent Forest

“…The study provides a thorough evaluation of current developments and contributes significant insights into the current capabilities and future directions of knowledge-based techniques in enhancing decision-making processes in PHM.…”
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LIFE-LONG EDUCATION AS A RESOURCE TO OVERCOME THE PSYCHOLOGICAL BARRIERS IN THE PROCESS OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE INDIVIDUAL by Elvira E. Symanyuk, Irina V. Deviatovskaja

“…The current situation in Russia is characterized by rapid modernization and development of various spheres of activity. …”
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Inhibition of CFTR-mediated intestinal chloride secretion by nornidulin: Cellular mechanisms and anti-secretory efficacy in human intestinal epithelial cells and human colonoids. by Chamnan Yibcharoenporn, Thidarat Kongkaew, Nichakorn Worakajit, Rungtiwa Khumjiang, Praphatsorn Saetang, Saravut Satitsri, Vatcharin Rukachaisirikul, Chatchai Muanprasat

“…Apical Cl- current analyses showed that nornidulin inhibited CFTR-mediated Cl- current in T84 cells with IC50 of ~1.5 μM. …”
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Revisiting Diagnostic Criteria for Bilateral Vestibulopathy: A New Comprehensive Instrumental Model by Leonardo Manzari, Nicola Ferri, Marco Tramontano

“…<b>Background:</b> Bilateral vestibulopathy (BVP) is a disabling condition characterized by a deficit in vestibular function on both sides. Current diagnostic criteria consider instrumental data only from horizontal canals, excluding vertical canals and otolithic function, with the possibility of not including some variants of BVP. …”
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Hierarchical porous hollow of carbon spheres with high surface area for high performance supercapacitor electrode materials by Jing Zhang, Yu-Long Xie

“…Electrochemical measurements demonstrated a specific capacitance of 257.5 F g− 1 at 0.5 A g− 1 in a three-electrode configuration. used as supercapacitor electrodes with a capacitance of 92.8 F g− 1 at a current density of 0.5 A g− 1. Furthermore, the energy density is 4.64 Wh Kg− 1 at a power density of 150 W Kg− 1 and the capacitance retention rate is 98.99% After 5000 cycles at a current density of 2 A g− 1, an extremely highly promising supercapacitor electrode material.…”
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Voltage Differencing Buffered Amplifier Realisation Using 32 nm FinFET Technology and Universal Filter Applications by Sevda Altan Yagci, Mustafa Konal, Firat Kacar

“…In addition to the manufacturing process being similar to CMOS technology, FinFET technology offers many advantages, such as reduced short channel effects, higher drain current, reduced static leakage current, faster switching time, lower supply voltage, lower power consumption, and higher efficiency. …”
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Laparoscopic Technique for Serial Collection of Para-Colonic, Left Colic, and Inferior Mesenteric Lymph Nodes in Macaques. by Jeremy Smedley, Rhonda Macalister, Solomon Wangari, Mercy Gathuka, Joel Ahrens, Naoto Iwayama, Drew May, Debbie Bratt, Megan O'Connor, Paul Munson, Michael Koday, Jeff Lifson, Deborah Heydenburg Fuller

“…Nonhuman primate models for AIDS closely model HIV infection in humans and serial sampling of the GALT and associated secondary lymphoid organs in this model is crucial to gain a better understanding of the critical early events in infection, pathogenesis, and the role of immune responses or drugs in controlling virus at these sites. However, current techniques to sample GI draining (MLN) involve major surgery and/or necropsy, which have, to date, limited the ability to investigate mechanisms mediating the initiation, persistence and control of infection in this compartment. …”
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