SYNTHESIS AND ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES OF 8-BENZYLIDENHYDRAZINO-1-n-PROPYLTHEOBROMINES by D. G. Ivanchenko, M. I. Romanenko, T. A. Sharapova, K. V. Aleksandrova, A. M. Kamyshny, N. M. Polishchuk

“…Despite the wide application of brand-new instruments, continuous improvements in surgical treatment and application of up-to-date antiseptics and disinfectants within the last decade,a risk of infectious complications inhip and knee jointsendoprosthesis replacementstill remains.The most efficient results in post-surgery implant-related infection (IRI) treatment are attained when combining surgical interference with long-term etiotropic therapy, its efficiency being evaluated via balanced selection of antimicrobialagents. …”
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Regulatory function of histidine kinase sensor encoding gene barA in bio-control effect of Rahnella aquatilis by Xiao Fenghu, Zhang Lei, Xie Zhen, Guo Yanbin, Chen Minwen, Wang Yongjun

“…The results also give us the indication that the modification of bacterial two-component regulation systems would be helpful to facilitate the application of biocontrol bacteria.…”
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Quantitative Analysis of the Effect of Fluorescent Labels on DNA Strand Displacement Reaction by Masato Toyonari, Kaori Aso, Takashi Nakakuki

“…The impact on reaction dynamics varies with the modification site of these reporters. This study examines the mechanisms of reporter modifications affecting reversible TMSDRs, influencing transient and steady-state characteristics. …”
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WAYS OF INCREASE OF QUALITATIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF CASTINGS OF HIGH MANGANESE STEEL by A. G. Slutskij, L. R. Dudetskaja, G. P. Goretskij, V. A. Smetkin, G. V. Pavlovich

“…The aim of this work is increase of qualitative characteristics of casting due to use of effective modification, additional alloying of steel by nickel, and also by efficient regime of thermal treatment.…”
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Lorenz-PSO Optimized Deep Neural Network for Enhanced Phonocardiogram Classification by Awais Mahmood, Mousa Alhajlah, Habib Dhahri, Abdulaziz Almaslukh

“…Despite deep learning’s popularity, dataset imbalance, signal feature repetition, and noise volatility hurt classification models. Two modifications of Lorenz chaotic system hybrid with PSO are given to improve optimal hyperparameter selection of deep learning architecture EfficientNet-To. …”
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Methodology and Application of Safety Evaluation of Reinforced Concrete Girder Bridges during Earthquakes by Guangjun Sun, Zhijie Yuan, Bingyan Wu, Fu Zhao

“…The two-stage seismic safety evaluation methodology proposed in this study is effective and efficient.…”
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SH-SSQ as a modifier for superior mechanical properties and improved plasticity of 3D printed PLA by Bogna Sztorch, Daria Pakuła, Miłosz Frydrych, Eliza Romańczuk-Ruszuk, Tomasz Osiecki, Holger Sedlitz, Robert E. Przekop

“…This study highlights the potential of SSQ-SH in improving the performance of 3D printed PLA materials and efficient modification is possible even in the range of low modifier concentrations, not exceeding 2.5%.…”
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The synergistic effect of microwave drying and plasma surface treatments on the wettability of green wood by Sauradipta Ganguly, Jure Žigon, Kavyashree Srinivasa, Marko Petrič, Sebastian Dahle

“… In spite of being both a one-step solution to several problems associated with woodworking and also energy efficient, the application of microwave (MW) modification in wood research has remained very limited and this promising method has practically no use in wood industries across the globe. …”
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Selection of bispecific antibodies with optimal developability using FcRn‑pH‑HPLC as an optimized FcRn affinity chromatography method by Thomas Müller, Carolin Tasser, Michael Tesar, Ivica Fucek, Ute Schniegler-Mattox, Joachim Koch, Kristina Ellwanger

“…A key determinant of immunoglobulin (IgG) serum half‑life in vivo is the efficiency of pH-dependent binding to the neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn). …”
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Microstructure of modified asphalt with high desulfurized crumb rubber (DCR) contents and its impact on viscoelastic properties by Ruihuan Wang, Zhengkun Wang, Qingyuan Ma, Wenwen Yu, Fengbo Zhu, Hongwei He, Huayun Du, Lin Liao, Yinghua Fan, Bo Zhang, Qiang Zheng

“…Desulfurized crumb rubber (DCR) derived from waste tires offers a sustainable solution for asphalt modification. While the performance of DCR-modified asphalt has been extensively investigated, the microstructure at high DCR contents remains poorly understood due to its inherent complexity. …”
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Electro-activated indigos intensify ampere-level CO2 reduction to CO on silver catalysts by Zhengyuan Li, Xing Li, Ruoyu Wang, Astrid Campos Mata, Carter S. Gerke, Shuting Xiang, Anmol Mathur, Lingyu Zhang, Dian-Zhao Lin, Tianchen Li, Krish N. Jayarapu, Andong Liu, Lavanya Gupta, Anatoly I. Frenkel, V. Sara Thoi, Pulickel M. Ajayan, Soumyabrata Roy, Yuanyue Liu, Yayuan Liu

“…This work showcases that employing redox-active CO2 sorbents as surface modification agents is a highly effective strategy to intensify the reactivity of electrochemical CO2 reduction.…”
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Single spike mutation differentiating XBB.1 and XBB.1.5 enhances SARS-CoV-2 cell-to-cell transmission and facilitates serum-mediated enhancement by Elena Criscuolo, Benedetta Giuliani, Matteo Castelli, Mattia Cavallaro, Sofia Sisti, Roberto Burioni, Davide Ferrari, Nicasio Mancini, Massimo Locatelli, Nicola Clementi, Nicola Clementi

“…These parameters were further correlated with S-mediated cell-cell fusion activity.ResultsThe single amino acid substitution significantly altered entry kinetics and enhanced syncytia formation. This modification did not diminished the neutralizing capacity of convalescent sera, but it increased the efficiency of S-induced cell-cell fusion. …”
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Enzyme-instructed self-assembled supramolecular bi-antibodies for inhibition and imaging of atherosclerosis progression by Shuang Bian, Yangang Zhu, Nanxin Zhao, Yanchen Wang, Zhimou Yang, Jingjing Li

“…At the same time, modification of peptides with fluorescent molecules enabled specific imaging of plaques. …”
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Paper discs in a 3D printed microplate hybrid microfluidic device for low-cost, rapid, and ultrasensitive paper-based bioluminescence detection of human epidermal growth factor rec... by Ahmed A. Shalaby, Asmaa Salah, Akihiko Ishida, Masatoshi Maeki, Manabu Tokeshi

“…Chromatographic paper discs are good substrates for fast immobilization of capture antibody without making any surface modification and they can be replaced with new discs to reuse the 3D printed microplate. …”
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N-Trimethylation of nanochitin for high dispersibility and pH-independent antibacterial activity by Masaki Kawamoto, Toshifumi Mizuta, Hironori Kaminaka, Masaaki Akamatsu, Shinsuke Ifuku

“…Furthermore, their high surface charge improved their grinding efficiency and reduced their proportion of large agglomerated particles. …”
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Construction of an artificial zinc alloy layer toward stable zinc-metal anode by Long Jiang, Yizhao Chai, Dongdong Ji, Liwei Li, Le Li, Bingan Lu, Dongmin Li, Jiang Zhou

“…This strategy provides a facile anode modification approach toward high-performance AZIBs.…”
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Closed-Loop Valorization of Annatto Seed Waste into Biochar: A Sustainable Platform for Phosphorus Adsorption and Safe Nutrient Recycling in Agro-Industries by Diana Guaya, Camilo Piedra, Inmaculada Carmona

“…This study establishes a scalable model for agro-industries that not only reduces environmental impact but also addresses phosphorus scarcity and promotes resource-efficient waste management.…”
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Prompt Once, Segment Everything: Leveraging SAM 2 Potential for Infinite Medical Image Segmentation with a Single Prompt by Juan D. Gutiérrez, Emilio Delgado, Carlos Breuer, José M. Conejero, Roberto Rodriguez-Echeverria

“…Statistical tests include comparing precision gains and computational efficiency, focusing on the trade-off between resource use and segmentation time. …”
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Research progress and understanding of fracturing fractures in horizontal wells of marine shale in Sichuan Basin by YANG Zhaozhong, YUAN Jianfeng, ZHANG Jingqiang, LI Xiaogang, ZHU Jingyi, HE Jiangang

“…The research findings presented here are of significant reference value for the development of deep to ultra-deep shale gas in China, aiming to achieve cost reduction, quality improvement, and efficiency enhancement.…”
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Innovative approaches to combat antibiotic resistance: integrating CRISPR/Cas9 and nanoparticles against biofilm-driven infections by Abolfazl Saffari Natanzi, Mohsen Poudineh, Elham Karimi, Azad Khaledi, Hamed Haddad Kashani

“…However, the clinical application of CRISPR-based antibacterials faces significant challenges, particularly in efficient delivery and stability within bacterial populations. …”
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