Enhanced Antibacterial Effect of pH/Gelatinase-Responsive Florfenicol Nanogels Against Staphylococcus aureus by Leng N, Liu J, Jiang Y, Du N, Dawood AS, Algharib SA, Luo W

“…Furthermore, florfenicol composite nanogels were demonstrated a more potent bacteriostatic and bactericidal action against S. aureus and SCVs.Conclusion: pH/gelatinase-double responsive florfenicol composite nanogels with sustained and targeted release effects can boost the antibacterial activity of florfenicol against SCVs.Keywords: florfenicol, composite nanogels, small colony variants, sustained and targeted release, pH/gelatinase-double responsiveness…”
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Effect of Thermal-Mechanical Coupling on Gas Permeability Properties and Pore Structure of HTCC by ZHANG Deng-xiang, ZENG Zhe, JIANG Zhong-ming

“…A quantitative relationship between operational parameters (e.g., temperature and pressure) and gas permeability property is established, providing references for material selection in energy storage infrastructure. [Methods] Five groups of HTCC test specimens with different mix proportions were prepared. …”
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Leaf Essential Oil Compositions and Enantiomeric Distributions of Monoterpenoids in <i>Pinus</i> Species: <i>Pinus albicaulis</i>, <i>Pinus flexilis</i>, <i>Pinus lambertiana</i>,... by Alicia Moore, Elizabeth Ankney, Kathy Swor, Ambika Poudel, Prabodh Satyal, William N. Setzer

“…While this work adds to our knowledge of <i>Pinus</i> essential oils, additional research is needed to more fully appreciate the geographic and altitudinal variations in the volatile compositions of these <i>Pinus</i> species.…”
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Evaluating the Efficacy of Gelatin-Chitosan-Tetraethyl Orthosilicate Calcium Hydroxide Composite as a Dental Pulp Medicament on  COX-2, PGP 9.5, TNF-α Expression and Neutrophil num... by Yulita Kristanti, Mh Busra Fauzi, Bidhari Pidhatika, Iwa Sutardjo Rus Sudarso, Retno Ardhani, Al-qatta Ghadah Abdulrahman, Endytiastuti Endytiastuti, Heni Susilowati, Juni Handajani

“…Alternative materials have been developed to provide more biocompatible materials with better dentin formation ability. …”
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Association between continuous device-based physical activity monitoring over six months and cardiorespiratory, metabolic and body composition outcomes in post-surgery cancer survi... by Christian Leps, Christian Bischoff, Ines Gockel, Uwe Tegtbur, Stefan Kwast, Christoph Pökel, Johannes Voß, Hans-Jürgen Rinser, Roberto Falz, Martin Busse

“…We aimed to explore device-based long-term physical activity tracking and its possible association with cancer survivors’ cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), metabolic health, and body composition. Methods In this observational analysis of a randomized controlled trial (CRBP-TS study), we reanalyzed data from 111 patients with breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer. …”
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Advancements and reflections on the implementation of seismic isolation technology in rural buildings by Gen-li Ren

“…Due to their easy availability, low cost, and high economic benefits, these materials are excellent choices for seismic isolation structure design in rural buildings. Composite isolation technology utilizes the advantages of two or more different isolation methods, making it suitable for applications with high seismic requirements, but attention should still be paid to the limit and reciprocating issues of isolation devices. …”
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Pareto-driven gradient-boosted Bayesian optimization for multi-objective inverse design of Aerogel-cement-EPS panels in small-sample regimes by Lu Lu, Anming Bai, Haodong Wang, Wenjia Xi, Shan Yun, Shangbing Gao, Mingming Wang, Xinguo Sun

“…The gradient-boosted Bayesian optimization model rapidly establishes complex mappings between material composition and performance, enabling more efficient global optimum search. …”
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Real-world effectiveness of simnotrelvir-ritonavir versus nirmatrelvir-ritonavir in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 during the omicron wave in China: a retrospective cohort stu... by Chuntao Li, Qingzhao Cheng, Ying Chen, Ling Liu, Dajin Liu, Jiaqiang Zhang, Zehua Liao, Yaling Xiang, Jinbiao Zhou, Keke Liao, Yandi Su, Xuemei Zhang, Jiashu Li, Yuping Zhao, Yue Yang, Jianqing Zhang, Long Yang

“…Abstract Objective This study aims to assess the comparative clinical effectiveness of the 3-chymotrypsin-like protease (3CLpro) inhibitors simnotrelvir-ritonavir and nirmatrelvir-ritonavir in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 during the omicron wave in China. Methods The retrospective analysis of data from adult hospitalized patients with COVID-19 treated with either simnotrelvir-ritonavir or nirmatrelvir-ritonavir as antiviral treatment strategies will be conducted to determine any differences in clinical outcomes between the two drugs. …”
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Design, development, and preclinical evaluation of pirfenidone-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers for pulmonary delivery by Ananda Kumar Chettupalli, Anitha Kakkerla, Rajendra Kumar Jadi, Pavani Uppu, Mohammed Ghazwani, Umme Hani, Padmanabha Rao Amarachinta, Peri Sarvani, M. Akiful Haque

“…Efforts have been made to create nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) using solid lipids, liquid lipids, and surfactants through an emulsification process followed by ultrasonication to achieve sustained drug release. A central composite design (CCD) utilizing response surface methods (RSMs) was employed to develop and optimize the formulation. …”
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Gathering evidence on e-rubrics: Perspectives and many facet Rasch analysis of rating behavior by Inan Deniz Erguvan, Beyza Aksu Dünya

“…This study examined the faculty perspectives towards the use of electronic rubrics and their rating behavior in a freshman composition course. A mixed-methods approach has been employed for data collection and analysis. …”
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Brines in deep horizons of the Udachnaya kimberlite pipe by S. V. Alekseev, L. P. Alekseeva, A. S. Gladkov, N. S. Trifonov, E. V. Serebryakov, S. S. Pavlov, A. V. Il’in

“…Mineral composition of kimberlite was determined by powder diffractography and X-ray fluorescence methods. …”
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Dielectric studies, ferroelectric behaviour and electronic transport mechanisms in β phase enhanced P(VDF-TrFE)/ Ho2O3 films for possible energy storage applications by K.U. Aiswarya, K.J. Arun, M.D. Aggarwal, R. Marnadu, Pius Augustine

“…Solution casting method is used for the fabrication of composite films. …”
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Crack evolution mechanism of stratified rock mass under different strength ratios and soft layer thickness: Insights from DEM modeling by Qinji Jia, Xiaoming Liu, Xin Tan

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Evaluation of Wear Resistance of a Modified Radial Bearing Design Taking into Account Compressibility and Viscosity of the Lubricant by E. A. Bolgova, M. A. Mukutadze, V. M. Prikhodko, I. A. Kolobov

“…In the literature, the composites used to strengthen the bearing surface are compared, the most effective compositions are determined, and the advantages and disadvantages of the components are analyzed. …”
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In Vitro Evaluation of the Fracture Resistance of CAD/CAM Materials for Fixed Partial Dentures by Papala Sesha Reddy, Mallikarjun H. Doddamani, Ngangbam Johnson Singh, Ashtha Arya, K. Vijayakanth, Vignesh Veerakumar

“…However, the fracture resistance of various CAD/CAM materials used in fixed partial dentures (FPDs) remains a crucial determinant of their clinical success. Materials and Methods: Three CAD/CAM materials—lithium disilicate, zirconia, and resin-based composite—were selected for the study. …”
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Educación Física en Chile: tiempo de dedicación y su influencia en la condición física, composición corporal y nivel de actividad física en escolares (Physical Education in Chile:... by Frano Giakoni, Pablo Paredes Bettancourt, Daniel Duclos-Bastías

“…Method: a total of 244 students of 13.11 ± .84 years of age were evaluated. …”
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Anchored and epoxied ferrocement strips for improving flexural performance of two-way reinforced concrete slabs by Galal Elsamak, Mohamed Ghalla, Moataz Badawi, Abdullah Albogami, Taher A. Tawfik, Ramy I. Shahin

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Transforming waste into valuable resources: Recycled nitrile-butadiene rubber scraps filled with electric arc furnace slag by Anna Gobetti, Giovanna Cornacchia, Giorgio Ramorino

“…Interestingly, EAF slag facilitates the rapid fractional recovery of the low-strain storage modulus after experiencing high-amplitude strain, ascribed to the formation of a rigid rubber layer around the slag particles.Overall, the findings highlight the potential to valorize these two waste materials effectively by producing functional recycled NBR/EAF slag composites with desirable properties through a simple, industrially viable recycling method without capital-intensive equipment. …”
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Development of high-performance and cost-effective electrode assembly for redox flow batteries by Přemysl Richtr, Tobias Gerber, Peter Fischer, Jiří Charvát, Christian Ress, Jens Noack, Björn Hage, Miloš Svoboda, David Gráf, Jan Beneš, Petr Mazúr

“…Using our own extruded carbon-polymer composite plate with low carbon filling, we optimized two manufacturing methods: traditional hot-press and novel microwave welding. …”
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The models and the aspiring models: assessing the sustainable rural development philosophy and reality in India through multi-dimensional indices by Sangeeta Bhattacharyya, R. R. Burman, Rabindra Nath Padaria, Sudipta Paul, Palanisamy Venkatesh, Anindita Datta, Pinaki Roy, Suchandra Dutta, Samrat Sikdar, Savita Kumari

“…Rural Health Status Index/RHSI (8 indicators), Rural Educational Status Index/RESI (6 indicators), Rural Farming Status Index/RFSI (8 indicators), Rural Infrastructure Index/RIF (40 indicators), Rural Livestock Status Index/RLSI (8 indicators), Rural Ecological Status Index/RECSI (7 indicators) and Status of Rural Women Index/SRWI (6 indicators) were developed using Categorical Principal Components Analysis method. Validation of the indices were done with 1200 respondents (n = 1200) of Model Villages and SAGY Villages of Maharashtra and Telangana states.Results and discussionThe SAGY villages of Telangana were found to have progressed more than the Models of their state in terms of educational (RESI = 0.87), farming (RFSI = 1.06), livestock (RLSI = 1.31) and ecological status (RECSI = 0.56). …”
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