A novel configuration of reconfigurable bandpass filter based on varactor diodes by Mohamed Guermal, Jamal Zbitou, Mostafa Hefnawi, Fouad Aytouna

“…In terms of structural design, the bandpass filter employs a single-layer configuration, which houses the four resonators. …”
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Sistemas de drenagem agrícola. Parte I: desenvolvimento do modelo e análise de sensibilidade Agricultural drainage systems. Part I: model development and sensitivity analysis by João C. F. Borges Júnior, Paulo A. Ferreira, Fernando F. Pruski, Aziz G. da Silva Júnior

“…The model accounts daily for the main components of the water balance in a controled volume at half distance between two parallel drains on unitary base and a height equal to the distance between the soil surface and the soil impermeable layer, simulating the movement of the water table. …”
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A first-in-human, prospective pilot trial of umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cell eye drops therapy for patients with refractory non-Sjögren's and Sjögren's syndrome dry ey... by Di Zhang, Taige Chen, Qi Liang, Xuebing Feng, Jiaxuan Jiang, Zeying Chen, Yun Tang, Yiran Chu, Bin Wang, Kai Hu

“…Secondary assessments focused on the evaluation of lipid layer, meibomian gland function, and bulbar conjunctival redness. …”
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Highly tough and conformal silk-based adhesive patches for sutureless repair of gastrointestinal and peripheral nerve defects by Min Zheng, Li-Zhiwei Du, Jie Zheng, Jingjing Tao, Yujun Wu, Lingyu Qiu, Shumeng Bai, Huanghao Yang

“…The intimate microscopic structural connection between the highly tough hydrogel matrix layer and thin bioadhesive layer contributes to high mechanical cohesion and robust interfacial adhesion properties of the SF patch, thereby enabling sufficient integration with wet surfaces of soft tissues to withstand the interference of dynamic tissue movements. …”
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Roaming the Seas—Assessing Marine Invertebrate Biodiversity Along Salinity Gradients With Zooplankton and eDNA Metabarcoding by Alica Ohnesorge, Uwe John, Lucie Kuczynski, Stefan Neuhaus, Kingsly Chuo Beng, Bernd Krock, Silke Laakmann

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Effects of Process Parameters on Microstructure Evolution of Pure Aluminum Target under Clock 135° Collaborative Hot Rolling: A Simulation Study by Rui Xu, Xin Xu, Shengcan Ma

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The insulin-like peptide INS-27 mediates a muscle-to-neuron feedback signal coupling muscle activity with AMPA receptor trafficking. by Bethany J Rennich, Regina M Powers, Samantha Moores, Molly Hodul, Peter Juo

“…Here, we show that the insulin-like peptide INS-27 mediates a muscle-to-neuron signal that promotes surface levels of the C. elegans AMPAR GLR-1 at synapses in pre-motor AVA interneurons that reside two synaptic layers upstream of the neuromuscular junction. …”
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Physicochemical Properties of Gel Beads Synthesized from Agricultural By-Products Pectin by Chien Phuong Tran, Thi Hong Diem Nguyen, Thi Hong An Nguyen, Thi Kim Chi Huynh, Dung Thi Kim Hoang

“…Scanning Electron Microscopy images showed that PCZn-AD and PCZn-FD particles were spherical with rough, scaly surfaces; about PCZn-AD, the surface was wrinkled and grouped while the PCZn-FD surface was rough, with many thin layers and more voids. …”
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The application of graphene oxidized combining with decellularized scaffold to repair of sciatic nerve injury in rats by Qiaoling Wang, Jinlong Chen, Qingfei Niu, Xiumei Fu, Xiaohong Sun, Xiaojie Tong

“…Scanning electron microscope observed that GO presented a folded and curly single-layer sheet structure. It was soluble in water through ultrasound, brownish, the Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer detected the absorption peaks of carbonyl, hydroxy and carboxy, proving that the surface of GO material had many functional groups containing oxygen. …”
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Variabilities of dissolved inorganic carbon along chain-shaped karst river-reservoir continuum: The control of cascade damming by Xinyu Kang, Tao Zhang, Jianhong Li, Jinke Chen, Peng Chen, Xinlu Su, Yaru Jiang, Wenqing Feng, Junbing Pu

“…In stratified reservoirs, surface DIC decreases from aquatic photosynthesis, while bottom layer accumulated DIC as “storage” in summer dominated by OM decomposition and release in winter. …”
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Sodiophilic Interface and Electrolyte Regulation Boost the Lifespan of Anode‐Free Sodium Battery by Huimin Ji, Chunlin Xie, Rui Zhang, Hao Wu, Jiawen Dai, Sihan Li, Qi Zhang, Dan Sun, Yougen Tang, Peiyu Wang, Tian Qiu, Haiyan Wang

“…In addition, a nonexpendable functional electrolyte additive, hexamethyldisiloxane (HMDSO), was introduced, which could be absorbed on the sodium surface and serve as a protective layer against corrosion side reactions at the electrolyte/sodium interface. …”
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Aptamer/Dopamine Molecularly Imprinted Polymer Composite Based pH Stability Improved Electrochemical Sensor for Simultaneous Detection of Cd(Ⅱ) and Hg(Ⅱ) by Xinyu Fang, Xinna Liu, Jiahao Sha, Nianxin Zhu, Yihang Yang, Tai Ye, Hui Cao, Min Yuan, Liling Hao, Fei Xu

“…Dopamine was used as a functional monomer for self‐polymerization to form an imprinted layer, stabilizing the aptamer conformation and enhancing its environmental tolerance. …”
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Comparative analysis of the syncytiotrophoblast in placenta tissue and trophoblast organoids using snRNA sequencing by Madeline M Keenen, Liheng Yang, Huan Liang, Veronica J Farmer, Rizban E Worota, Rohit Singh, Amy S Gladfelter, Carolyn B Coyne

“…The syncytiotrophoblast (STB) is a multinucleated cell layer that forms the outer surface of human chorionic villi. …”
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Performance Evaluation of Coconut Wood Veneer Composite for Sustainable Construction Material by Shamil Haque Kizhakkethodi Mansoor, Vishnu Raju, Anish Mavila Chathoth, Shibu Comath, Adiyodi Venugopal Santhoshkumar, Sreejith Babu, Pavin Praize Sunny, Arjun Memuttathu Sajeevan

“…However, further improvements are needed for high-density and hybrid composites, focusing on adhesive type, surface modification, veneer alignment, and hot-pressing parameters.…”
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Optimization of Controlled-Release Microspheres Containing Vitexin and Isovitexin Through Experimental Design and Evaluation of Their Hypoglycemic Effects by Nhu Huynh Mai, Hoang-Han Do, Phi Hoang Yen Tran, Cong-Phi Nguyen, Van-Ha Nguyen, Ngoc Phuc Nguyen Nguyen, Kien-Duc Ngo, Duc-Tuan Nguyen, Minh-Quan Le

“…<b>Methods</b>: Microspheres were prepared using alginate as the core matrix and a chitosan outer layer. A Design of Experiment approach using response surface methodology was employed. …”
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Study of unusable liquid propellant residues evaporation processes parameters in the tanks of launch vehicle worked-off stage in microgravity by V. I. Trushlyakov, V. A. Urbansky

“…Two options are considered as boundary conditions for liquid rocket propellant residues: a) liquid drop distribution in N identical drops, which surface decreases during evaporation and b) the liquid location in the lower tank bottom and the mirror presence, which area decreases during evaporation. …”
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Influence of NaCl on Phase Development and Corrosion Resistance of Portland Cement by Byung-Hyun Shin, Miyoung You, Jinyong Park, Junghyun Cho, Seongjun Kim, Jung-Woo Ok, Jonggi Hong, Taekyu Lee, Jong-Seong Bae, Pungkeun Song, Jang-Hee Yoon

“…Furthermore, the electrochemical analysis revealed that higher NaCl concentrations weaken the passive layer on the cement surface, resulting in an increased corrosion rate from 1 × 10⁻⁷ to 4 × 10⁻⁷ on the active polarization of the potentiodynamic polarization curve. …”
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Airway epithelial cell-specific deletion of EGFR modulates mucoinflammatory features of cystic fibrosis-like lung disease in mice by Ishita Choudhary, Kshitiz Paudel, Rahul Kumar, Amit Sharma, Sonika Patial, Yogesh Saini

“…Mucoinflammatory lung disease in cystic fibrosis (CF) is characterized by airway surface liquid (ASL) layer dehydration and mucins hyperconcentration, which leads to airway obstruction, inflammation, bronchiectasis, and increased susceptibility to recurrent bacterial infections. …”
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Cutaneous Anthrax: What is the Hallmark? by Dhani Redhono Harioputro, Arie Kusumawardani, Iin Novita, Evi Nurhayatun, Rahajeng N Tunjungputri, Erni Juwita Nelwan

“…On day 9, a blackish, painless layer appeared over the wounds and widened, further covering their surface. …”
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Analysis of the Upper Limit of the Stability of High and Steep Slopes Supported by a Combination of Anti-Slip Piles and Reinforced Soil Under the Seismic Effect by Wei Luo, Gequan Xiao, Zhi Tao, Jingyu Chen, Zhulong Gong, Haifeng Wang

“…The length of the anti-slip piles should exceed the lowest layer of the geogrid to more effectively utilize the blocking effect of the pile ends on the slip surface. …”
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