Fabrication of microcompartments with controlled size and shape for encapsulating active matter by Benoit Vianay, Christophe Guérin, Laurène Gressin, Magali Orhant-Prioux, Laurent Blanchoin, Laurent Blanchoin, Manuel Théry, Manuel Théry, Alexandra Colin

“…These microwells support various cytoskeleton-based processes including actin polymerization, dynamic steady-state actin networks, and composite actin-microtubule networks. More broadly, they can be used to encapsulate and study over time any kind of active matter.…”
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Spinel oxide enables high-temperature self-lubrication in superalloys by Zhengyu Zhang, Eitan Hershkovitz, Qi An, Liping Liu, Xiaoqing Wang, Zhifei Deng, Garrett Baucom, Wenbo Wang, Jing Zhao, Ziming Xin, Lowell Moore, Yi Yao, Md Rezwan Ul Islam, Xin Chen, Bai Cui, Ling Li, Hongliang Xin, Lin Li, Honggyu Kim, Wenjun Cai

“…To span Ni- and Cr-based ternary oxide compositional spaces for which little high-temperature COF data exist, we develop a computational design method to predict the lubricity of oxides, incorporating thermodynamics and density functional theory computations. …”
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Modeling and Solving the Knapsack Problem with a Multi-Objective Equilibrium Optimizer Algorithm Based on Weighted Congestion Distance by Ziqian Wang, Xin Huang, Yan Zhang, Danju Lv, Wei Li, Zhicheng Zhu, Jian’e Dong

“…The algorithm employs a non-dominated sorting method to find a set of Pareto front solutions rather than a single optimal solution, offering multiple decision-making options based on the varying needs of the decision-makers. …”
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Experimental Study on the Influence of Crack Penetration Rate on Strength Properties of Expansive Soil by HU Bo, WANG Shuai, SUN Hui, GENG Hong-bin, WANG Qing, ZHOU Hong-jun

“…Combined with the Mohr-Coulomb strength criterion and strength calculation methods for cracked surfaces, a composite strength analysis framework for the “soil block-crack” structure was established. …”
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Unveiling the third dimension of glass by Faidra Oikonomopoulou

“…Although glass panels can stretch more than 20 m in length, the maximum monolithic thickness by this manufacturing method remains a mere 25 mm. …”
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A photo-triggered bioactive nanohydrogel loaded with niobium carbide for stem cell osteogenic differentiation by Ya Li, Yuanzhi Zhang, Derong Xu, Ming Gao, Kunpeng Su, Yingjie Chen, Chen Wang, Xinming Geng, Youchang Liu, Chuanli Zhou, Meng Qiu

“…The pore-forming strategy not only successfully improved the distribution of Nb2C and formed more homogenous Porous-Nb2C@GelMA hydrogels but also guided bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) toward osteoblast differentiation. …”
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Microwave-Assisted vs. Conventional Extraction of <i>Moringa oleifera</i> Seed Oil: Process Optimization and Efficiency Comparison by Danivia Endi Santana Souza, Jéssica Jessi Carvalho de Melo, Fernanda Franca dos Santos, Ana Luíza dos Santos Vasconcelos, Adriana dos Santos de Jesus, Lisiane dos Santos Freitas, Ranyere Lucena de Souza, Cleide Mara Faria Soares

“…Thus, the use of ethanol as a green solvent in the microwave has shown significant improvement in terms of time and energy savings compared to the Soxhlet method with toxic solvents. This study concludes that microwave-assisted extraction with ethanol provides a more energy efficient, environmentally friendly, and time-saving alternative for food-grade oil production, aligning with advancements in food engineering and production.…”
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Geospatial Mapping and Detection of Ferrous, Iron Oxides, and Clay Minerals in District Mohmand, Pakistan by Ihtisham Khan, Kashif Khan, Muhammad Fahad Bilal, Raja Muhammad Usama

“…The results highlight the importance of developing distribution maps to support more efficient methods for mining and mineral exploration. …”
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Modern aspects of treatment of hiatal hernia and its main complications by A. Yu. Usenko, O. S. Tyvonchuk, О. P. Dmytrenko, I. S. Tereshkevych, I. V. Babii

“…Laparoscopic fundoplication is an effective and safe method for treatment of patients with HH.…”
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Analysis of the Relationship Between Assimilate Production and Allocation and the Formation of Rice Quality by Jianming Tu, Fengting Wen, Feitong Li, Tingting Chen, Baohua Feng, Jie Xiong, Guanfu Fu, Yebo Qin, Wenting Wang

“…The taste quality of rice, a crucial indicator for evaluating rice quality, has attracted more attention from consumers. Although factors like variety, growing environment, and cultivation methods affect rice taste quality, the underlying mechanisms remain unknown, and no reliable control methods exist. …”
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Didgital-art цінних паперів by Oleh Kardash, Viktor Chelombitko

“…System-comparative analysis of existing areas of digital art and graphic design; hermeneutic analysis; methods of geometric means adapted to graphic visualization; methods of analytical geometry. …”
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Hybrid cardiac rehabilitation trial (HYCARET): protocol of a randomised, multicentre, non-inferiority trial in South America by Sherry L Grace, Fernando Lanas, Pamela Serón, Maria J Oliveros, Gabriel N Marzuca-Nassr, Gladys Morales, Claudia Román, Sergio R Muñoz, Nicolás Saavedra

“…There is an urgent need to create more accessible CR delivery models to reach all patients in need. …”
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Facile green synthesis of silver doped NiO nanoparticles using aloe vera latex for efficient energy storage and photocatalytic applications by S. Alfadhli, Syed Khasim, A.A.A. Darwish, Khoulod Al-nahdi, Mervat Abdelkader, Raghad Gamal, Taymour A. Hamdalla

“…Herein, we report the biosynthesis of pure NiO and NiO nanoparticles doped with Silver (Ag@NiO NPs) 2, 4, 6, and 8 mol% from aloe vera extract by solution combustion method at 400 °C and calcined at 500 °C for 3 h. By utilizing silver-doped NiO nanoparticles synthesized with Aloe Vera latex, which not only enhances the material's properties but also promotes environmentally friendly fabrication methods. …”
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Association between changes in the triglyceride glucose-body roundness Index and cardiovascular disease risk in middle-aged and elderly Chinese adults: a nationwide longitudinal st... by Yu Yang, Yu Yang, Jinfeng Cao, Jie Lyu

“…This study examines the association between long-term changes in the TyG-BRI composite index and CVD incidence in middle-aged and older Chinese adults.MethodsData were obtained from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study, which included 4,446 middle-aged and elderly from 2011 to 2015. …”
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Hs-CRP/HDL-C ratio as a predictive inflammatory-lipid marker for sarcopenia: evidence from NHANES 2015–2018 by Xin-Yan Guo, Liang-Wen Li

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the association between the high-sensitivity C-reactive protein/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (Hs-CRP/HDL-C) ratio and sarcopenia among U.S. population by using composite marker integrating systemic inflammation and lipid metabolism.MethodThis study included participants from the 2015–2018 of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). …”
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Propagation phenological phase and fruiting habits of the Nitraria tangutorum in the lower reaches of Shiyang River by LIU Hujun, LIU Yun, LIU Shujuan, ZHAO Peng, QI Fujun, LIU Kailin

“…[Objective] Fruiting habits was the basis for the selection of plant varieties and scientific management, and the investigation of Nitraria tangutorum in the lower reaches of Shiyang River determined the propagation phenological phase and characteristics of fruit branches, fruit traits, providing a reference for excellent germplasm selection and cultivation management. [Methods] Combined with the biological and ecology survey method, the phenological and biological analysis methods were used to statistically analyze the phenology and fruit habits by the basis of the field investigation in the survey area. …”
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Quantitative microbial taxonomy across particle size, depth, and oxygen concentration by Paulina Huanca-Valenzuela, Clara A. Fuchsman, Benjamin J. Tully, Benjamin J. Tully, Jason B. Sylvan, Jacob A. Cram

“…The East Pacific Rise (EPR) harbors both an Oxygen Deficient Zone (ODZ) and a non-buoyant plume region formed from hydrothermal vents located on the ocean floor, allowing us to explore relationships between microbial community and particle size between a range of environments.MethodsIn this study, we quantified microbial diversity using a fractionation method that separated particles into seven fine scale fractions (0.2–1.2, 1.2–5, 5–20, 20–53, 53–180,180–500, &gt;500 μm), and included a spike-in standard for sequencing the 16S rRNA gene. …”
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Comparison of Markowitz Model and DCC-tCopula-LVaR for Portfolio Optimization in the Tehran Stock Exchange by Gholamreza Taghizadegan, Gholamreza Zomorodian, Mirfeiz Fallahshams, Rasoul Saadi

“…Therefore, the purpose of this research is to compare the performance of the Markowitz models and value-at-risk model with the Liquidity-t Cupola approach and DCC-t Cupola LVaR to optimize the portfolios in Tehran Stock Exchange. While presenting a composite model, the extracted model should be examined to select the most efficient model to optimize the investment portfolio considering the conditions of investment uncertainty and non-linearity of the correlation between asset returns.Methods: To estimate DCC-tCopula-LVaR, first, the time series of the disturbance distribution of asset returns were estimated and standardized from the ARIMA-GARCH 1,1) model. …”
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Predictors of Successful Memory Aging in Older Mexican Adults by Rosa Estela García-Chanes, Luis Miguel Gutiérrez-Robledo, Teresa Álvarez-Cisneros, Paloma Roa-Rojas

“…More resilient subjects in 2012 were not more likely to become a SUMA in 2016. …”
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Electrochemical Detection of H₂O₂ Using Bi₂O₃/Bi₂O₂Se Nanocomposites by Pooja D. Walimbe, Rajeev Kumar, Amit Kumar Shringi, Obed Keelson, Hazel Achieng Ouma, Fei Yan

“…The synthesis time was varied to obtain the composites with different Se contents. The end goal was to obtain phase pure Bi₂O₂Se. …”
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