The Role of Costimulation Blockade in Solid Organ and Islet Xenotransplantation by Kannan P. Samy, James R. Butler, Ping Li, David K. C. Cooper, Burcin Ekser

“…Recent advances have led to highly efficient and targeted genomic editing, drastically altering the playing field towards rapid production of less immunogenic porcine tissues and even the discussion of human xenotransplantation trials. …”
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From Micro to Marvel: Unleashing the Full Potential of Click Chemistry with Micromachine Integration by Zihan Chen, Zimo Ren, Carmine Coluccini, Paolo Coghi

“…These tiny devices can effectively transport reactants, boost reaction efficiency through localized mixing, and enable highly exact site-specific modifications. …”
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Lung Tumor Segmentation in Medical Imaging Using U-NET by J Jayapradha, Su-Cheng Haw, Naveen Palanichamy, Senthil Kumar Thillaigovindhan, Mutaz Al-Tarawneh

“…Tumors are a deadly condition often triggered by a range of abnormal modifications and genetic abnormalities. Early tumor diagnosis is essential due to the highly concerned nature of the disease. …”
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Design and numerical analysis of bicycle driver compartment area through CFD simulation by Boru Godana Golo, Degefa Legesse Bekele, Garbe Chukulu Jarso, Dr. Ing. Getachew Shunki Tibba

“…Model 6 emerges as the most aerodynamically efficient design.…”
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Understanding Owner–Contractor Conflicts in State Building and Infrastructure Projects: A Case Study of Norway by Omar K. Sabri, Martin Dovland, Fredrik Daae

“…Conflicts between owners and contractors in state-led infrastructure and building projects pose significant challenges to project efficiency, cost control, and stakeholder collaboration. …”
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Mathematical models for phosphate kinetics in patients on maintenance hemodialysis by Jacek Waniewski, Malgorzata Debowska, Alicja Wojcik-Zaluska, Wojciech Zaluska, Bengt Lindholm

“…Abstract In maintenance hemodialysis patients, efficient removal of phosphate during the hemodialysis session is crucial for the control of hyperphosphatemia and other frequent abnormalities of mineral metabolism. …”
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Differential Display Protocol With Selected Primers That Preferentially Isolates mRNAs of Moderate- to Low-Abundance in a Microscopic System by Ognian C. Ikonomov, Michele H. Jacob

“…Thus, SPR is a reproducible and efficient procedure for identifying differentially regulated transcripts of moderate- to low-abundance in microscopic biological systems.…”
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Machine Learning-Driven Structural Optimization of a Bistable RF MEMS Switch for Enhanced RF Performance by J. Joslin Percy, S. Kanthamani, S. Mohamed Mansoor Roomi

“…This paper presents a novel approach to improve the RF performance of such a switch through structural modifications and machine learning (ML)-driven optimization. …”
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High pressure turbine rotor blades heating duration experimental estimates prior to the bypass turbofan engine start for reducing thermal stresses by A. A. Ametov, B. A. Chichkov

“…Reducing the durability cost of an aircraft product is an issue either addressed at the design stage or causing significant design modifications. Turbine preheating of a gas turbine engine (GTE) allows for the thermal stress of the rotor blades (RB) to be reduced at the engine start without making design changes, but only by implementing the engine heating technology into the operational process. …”
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Advancements in new desulfurization technology for industry scale applications by Sophia June C. Ng, Angelo Earvin Sy Choi

“…Catalyst modifications such as photocatalytic oxidative desulfurization (PODS), ionic liquid-oxidative desulfurization (IL-ODS), and zeolite/metal organic framework (MOF) supports can reduce reaction time to minutes and allow for several cycles of reuse with maintained efficiency. …”
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Numerical Study on Aerodynamic and Aeroacoustic Performances of Bioinspired Wings by Dichen Li, Chuang Wei

“…Moreover, the unsmooth structure modifications successfully weaken the scale and scope of coherent vortex structures. …”
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Solvent Solutions: Comparing Extraction Methods for Edible Oils and Proteins in a Changing Regulatory Landscape. Part 7: Overall comparison between solvent solutions☆ by Carré Patrick, Piofczyk Thomas, Bothe Sarah

“…The comprehensive study examined critical dimensions including solvent extractive efficacy, operational safety, explosion risk, toxicity to workers, environmental impact, process modifications, energy consumption, effects on products quality, residual toxicity, technology readiness level, and economic feasibility. …”
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Impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on audiology service delivery: Observational study of the role of social media in patient communication. by Adeel Hussain, Zain Hussain, Mandar Gogate, Kia Dashtipour, Dominic Ng, Muhammed Shaan Riaz, Adele Goman, Aziz Sheikh, Amir Hussain

“…Users would be notified of service modifications in real-time, and different modalities could be used (e.g. videos), resulting in a more efficient service.…”
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Effects of Gamma Irradiation Pretreatment and Exogenous Fibrolytic Enzyme Supplementation on the Ruminal Fermentation and Nutritional Value of <i>Typha latifolia</i> by Khalil Abid

“…Gamma irradiation significantly reduced neutral detergent fiber (NDF) while increasing non-fiber carbohydrates (NFCs), reducing sugars (RS) and antioxidant activity. These modifications enhanced ruminal bacterial proliferation, suppressed ruminal protozoal populations, and improved ruminal fermentation efficiency by increasing gas production, dry matter degradability, and NDF degradability. …”
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Leveraging Radiomics and Genetic Algorithms to Improve Lung Infection Diagnosis in X-Ray Images Using Machine Learning by A. Beena Godbin, S. Graceline Jasmine

“…The techniques suggested in this article could aid radiologists in identifying anomalies in chest X-ray (CXR) images, offering a more accurate and efficient interpretation to improve medical decision-making.…”
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Engineered <i>Chlamydomonas reinhardtii</i> Strains for Enhanced Astaxanthin Production by Federico Perozeni, Margherita Angelini, Matteo Ballottari, Stefano Cazzaniga

“…Microalgae have evolved a diverse carotenoid profile, enabling efficient light harvesting and photoprotection. Previous studies have demonstrated the feasibility of genome editing in the green algal model species <i>Chlamydomonas reinhardtii</i>, leading to significant modifications in carotenoid accumulation. …”
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Effect of Cesium Iodide (CsI) Concentration Variation on the Performance of MethylAmmonium Lead Iodide (MAPbI₃)-based Perovskite Solar Cells by Shakahuddin Zaki, Dahyunir Dahlan, Siti Naqiyah Sadiqin, Akrajas Ali Umar

“…The fabrication of MAPbI3 perovskite solar cell (PSC) devices with the modification of adding cesium iodide (CsI) into the PbI2 layer to enhance performance has been successfully carried out. …”
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Histone deacetylases: revealing the molecular base of dimorphism in pathogenic fungi by Alberto Elías-Villalobos, Dominique Helmlinger, José I. Ibeas

“…Survival depends on the capacity of fungi to detect and respond to external stimuli, which is achieved through a tight and efficient genetic control. Chromatin modifications represent a well-known layer of regulation that controls gene expression in response to environmental signals. …”
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Magnetic iron-based nanoparticles encapsulated in graphene/reduced graphene oxide: Synthesis, functionalization and cytotoxicity tests by Aysa Azmoudeh, Sencer Moral, Seyma Sari, Miray Türk, Muhammet U. Kahveci, Gizem Dinler Doganay, Duygu Ağaoğulları

“…Subsequently, their surface modification was conducted with pyrene end-functional POEGMA obtained by atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP). …”
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Advancements in SELEX Technology for Aptamers and Emerging Applications in Therapeutics and Drug Delivery by Liangjie Feng, Yu Sun, Wenshen Jia, Yang Yu, Chang Liu, Jing Yang, Yunxia Luan, Jin Chen, Fengchao Wang

“…Key challenges such as stability, specificity, and efficient delivery are discussed, with proposed strategies for improvement including advanced chemical modifications and integration with nanotechnology. …”
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