A more rapid method for transformation of Helicobacter pylori by Caroline D. Skene, Richard L. Ferrero

“…The method described in the current study uses a simple modification of a conventional method of natural transformation. …”
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Scalable functionalized shape memory alloy fiber with synergistic effect for robotic hand and microrobot by Xian Li, Bingyue Cai, Haojie Zhao, Rui Jia, Xiangyu Wang, Qi Wang, Yuwen Zhu, Ru Xiao, Meifang Zhu, Hengda Sun, Gang Wang

“…Here, we introduce a dual-responsive SMA technology that addresses these limitations by leveraging a novel surface modification comprising polydopamine integrated with silver nanowires. …”
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Design, pharmacology, and toxicology of a novel chemically modified siRNA targeting hepatic angiotensinogen by Ze-Ao Huang, Guang-Shen Ji, Shuo Yang, Yang Yang, Yu-Cheng Wu, Zhi-Kang Tian, Geng-Shen Song

“…Therefore, the implementation of efficient screening procedures is of utmost importance during the development of siRNA candidates. …”
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Sedum alfredii Hance: A cadmium and zinc hyperaccumulating plant by Mingying Liu, Ying Feng, Miao Wang, Xinglin Sun, Chen Yinfei Qi, Xiaoe Yang, Dayi Zhang

“…This also encourages studies on functional genes involved in metal transport, antioxidant, transcription regulation and stress response, providing candidates for genetic modification. Moreover, researchers have focused on the practical application and optimal managements in phytoremediation. …”
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Stepwise-targeting and hypoxia-responsive liposome AMVY@NPs carrying siYAP and verteporfin for glioblastoma therapy by Ji Qi, Long Zhang, Zhongyu Ren, Yi Yuan, Jiahao Yu, Yining Zhang, Linbo Gu, Xu Wang, Yan Wang, Haoyue Xu, Rutong Yu, Xiuping Zhou

“…Results In this study, to enhance the anti-GBM effect of siYAP and VP, we designed stepwise-targeting and hypoxia-responsive liposomes (AMVY@NPs), which encapsulate hypoxia-responsive polymetronidazole-coated VP and DOTAP adsorbed siYAP, with angiopep-2 (A2) modification on the surface. AMVY@NPs exhibited excellent blood‒brain barrier crossing, GBM targeting, and hypoxia-responsive and efficient siYAP and VP release properties. …”
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Real-Time Triage, Position, and Documentation (TriPoD) During Medical Response to Major Incidents: Protocol for an Action Research Study by Monica Rådestad, Torkel Kanfjäll, Veronica Lindström

“…We aim to complete the observations in training sessions and exercises (phase 3) by September 2025, followed by modification of the technology solutions tested (phase 4) before dissemination in a scientific journal. …”
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Enhanced Thermal Properties of Composite Phase Change Material by Polydopamine-Driven Cu Nanoparticles by Peng Liu, Dongji Wu, Teng Xiong, Xi Cao, Zhonghui Tan, Wenye Lin, Ming Gao, Osman Gencel, Amin Shahsavar, Ahmet Sari, Xiaobin Gu

“…The PW/DT/PDA/Cu SSPCM demonstrated a thermal conductivity of 1.115 W·m−1·K−1, which was up to 3.83 times larger than that of pure PW, and a pronounced photothermal conversion efficiency of 88.27%. The substantial performance enhancement can be attributed to the PDA modification-driven strong in situ and uniform deposition of Cu nanoparticles on the surface of DT. …”
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Sustainable uric acid sensor based on a lab-fabricated electrode modified with rice straw-derived carbon materials by Pakin Noppawan, Jaroon Jakmunee, Andrew J. Hunt, Nontipa Supanchaiyamat, Suwiwat Sangon, Jamras Lerdsri, Thidarat Kruatian, Jantima Upan

“…Abstract A novel and facile electrochemical sensor for the quantification of uric acid has been fabricated through the strategic modification of a screen-printed carbon electrode (SPCE) using mesoporous carbon-zinc oxide (MC-ZnO) synthesized from rice straw waste. …”
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S-scheme g-C3N4/PVA Heterojunction with Enhanced Photocatalytic Reduction of Aqueous Cr(VI) and Mechanism by Tianhong Guo, Yingxing Jiang, Yuanyuan Luo, Xianhui Liang, Xinshan Zhao, Jing Li

“…This study presents an economically viable and efficient method for developing high-performance conjugated polymer-modified photocatalysts. …”
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A Comparative Evaluation of Bubble Breath Play Therapy and Hand-held Video Gaming Used in Reducing Dental Anxiety among Children by Shital Kiran Davangere Padmanabh, Omkar R Bhise

“…Clinical significance: Hand-held video gaming and bubble breath are efficient in children to reduce the dental anxiety.…”
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Enhancing the low concentration CO2-capture abilities of aminium ionic liquids through blending with acetate ionic liquids by Yu Nagai Kanasaki, Yuki Kohno, Takashi Makino

“…The efficient capture of low-concentration CO2 is essential for achieving carbon neutrality and recycling. …”
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Human Brain-Inspired Network Using Transformer and Feedback Processing for Cell Image Segmentation by Hinako Mitsuoka, Kazuhiro Hotta

“…We further propose Lite Feedback Module, a computationally efficient alternative to conventional feedback modules. …”
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Facet engineering of semiconductors for boosting photo-charge separation in solar fuel production by Tian Liu, Lu Liu, Zhi-Yan Guo, Dong-Feng Liu, Liang-Liang Jiang, Kim Meow Liew, Wen-Wei Li

“…Multiple approaches for facet engineering have been developed to construct efficient photocatalysts. In this review, the fundamental principles and the common facet-engineering approaches for improving the photo-charge separation and solar fuel production of semiconductors are summarized, focusing on how the various faceted particles modification strategies tune the inbuilt electric field and reaction kinetics. …”
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Sustainable Synthesis of New Antioxidants from Hydroxytyrosol by Direct Biocatalytic Esterification in Ionic Liquids by Susana Nieto, Inmaculada Lozano, Francisco J. Ruiz, Jose F. Costa, Rocio Villa, Pedro Lozano

“…This work presents a highly efficient and selective approach to perform the biocatalytic esterification of free fatty acids (FFAs) of different alkyl chain lengths with HT in a reaction medium based on the SLIL [C₁₂mim][NTf₂]. …”
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The impact of a risk assessment tool on hospital pressure injury prevalence and prevention: a quantitative pre-post evaluation by Ragnar Seton, Elisabeth Wetzer, Lisa Hultin

“…This, in turn, was associated with a decrease or modification in the prevalence of pressure injuries, suggesting a positive impact on pressure injury within this facility.…”
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DVCW-YOLO for Printed Circuit Board Surface Defect Detection by Pei Shi, Yuyang Zhang, Yunqin Cao, Jiadong Sun, Deji Chen, Liang Kuang

“…The accurate and efficient detection of printed circuit board (PCB) surface defects is crucial to the electronic information manufacturing industry. …”
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Highly Accurate Adaptive Federated Forests Based on Resistance to Adversarial Attacks in Wireless Traffic Prediction by Lingyao Wang, Chenyue Pan, Haitao Zhao, Mingyi Ji, Xinren Wang, Junchen Yuan, Miao Liu, Donglai Jiao

“…ATMFF employs adaptive threshold modification, utilizing a confusion matrix rate-based screening-weighted aggregation of weak classifiers to adjust the decision threshold. …”
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Activated Sawdust-Based Adsorbent for the Removal of Basic Blue 3 and Methylene Green from Aqueous Media by Najeeb Ur Rahman, Wasim Bahadar, Sultan Alam, Muhammad Zahoor, Ivar Zekker, Farhat Ali Khan, Riaz Ullah, Essam A. Ali, H. C. Ananda Murthy

“…Although activated carbon is an efficient adsorbent for dye reclamation from effluents, its expressive nature renders its use on large commercial scales. …”
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Unsupervised evaluation of pre-trained DNA language model embeddings by Raghav Awasthi, Gayan Samuditha Mend Mend Arachchige, Xiaofeng Zhu

“…These models have demonstrated remarkable performance in tasks like gene finding, enhancer annotation, and histone modification. However, they have struggled with tasks such as learning individual-level personal transcriptome variation, highlighting the need for robust evaluation approaches. …”
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Impact of taxation policy on tobacco consumption in Saudi Arabia by Hawazin Fahad Alotaibi, Nasser Abdullah Alsanea

“…The price elasticity of demand reached -0.07, -0.8, -0.93 in 2016, 2017, 2018, respectively. CONCLUSION: The modification of tax policy in 2017 has resulted in a decrease in both cigarette affordability and consumption. …”
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