Glycylglycine promotes the solubility and antigenic utility of recombinant HCV structural proteins in a point-of-care immunoassay for detection of active viremia by Heba Shawky, Ashraf A. Tabll, Reem M. Elshenawy, Naiera M. Helmy, Rehab I. Moustafa, Yasser K. Elesnawy, Marwa M. Abdelghany, Yasmine S. El-Abd

“…Methods The core/E1-E2 genes were amplified and expressed in E. coli BL21 (DE3) in the absence/presence of glycylglycine. …”
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On-board radar complex for high-precision direction finding of radio sources for autonomous guidance of winged UAVs by Eduard Tserne, Semen Zhyla, Anatoliy Popov, Dmytro Vlasenko, Denys Kolesnikov, Olha Inkarbaieva, Volodymyr Kosharskyi, Hlib Cherepnin

“…The methods for solving the tasks are based on the statistical theory of optimization of radio engineering systems for remote sensing and radar, existing software tools for simulation modelling, and the theory of radio measurements. …”
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Advancements in regulatory agility, regional collaboration, and digital transformation: insights from the Asia Partnership Conference of Pharmaceutical Associations (APAC) by Sannie Siaw Foong Chong, Stephanie Hui Min Ong, Siew Mei Long, Masaaki Kanno, Usanee Harnpramukkul, Kum Cheun Wong, Asawari Sathaye, Mamta Singh, Manish Paliwal, Huyen Do, Helene Sou, Richard Simon R. Binos

“…Methods APAC surveyed all 14 member associations to track progress in regulatory agility implemented by our NRAs from 2022 through April 2024. …”
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Development of an interpretable model for foot soft tissue stiffness based on gait plantar pressure analysis by Xiaotian Bai, Xiao Hou, Dazhi Lv, Dazhi Lv, Jialin Wei, Jialin Wei, Yiling Song, Zhengyan Tang, Hongfeng Huo, Hongfeng Huo, Jingmin Liu

“…The findings could inform orthotic insole design.MethodsA sample of 30 healthy young male subjects with normal feet were recruited (age 23.56 ± 3.28 years, height 1.76 ± 0.04 m, weight 72.21 ± 5.69 kg). …”
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Recent Developments in the Physical Adsorption of Toxic Organic Vapours by Activated Carbons by Robert H. Bradley

“…In this instance, a hydrophobic carbon with a pore structure which is optimized to the target species is required to solve this problem, but other applications, for example to control other emissions to the environment (SO x /NO x /Hg) or in energy storage (H 2 /CH 4 ) and electrochemical double-layer capacitance (EDLC) usage, may require quite different properties. …”
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Analysis and Case Study of Internal Forces in Nut Column Transmission System of Shiplifts by WANG Di, LIAO Le-kang, JIN Liao

“…[Objective] This study aims to establish an efficient and reliable mechanical model to accurately evaluate internal forces and stresses within the force transmission system of fully balanced rack-and-pinion vertical shiplifts, providing reliable theoretical foundations for engineering design, structural optimization, and safety assessment. [Methods] Based on a comprehensive analysis of the structural configuration, material properties, and loading conditions of the nut-column force transmission system, a novel semi-infinite double elastic coupling foundation beam model is proposed. …”
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Analisis Komunikasi Internal dan Kinerja Karyawan di UMKM Mirukiway Bandung by Donni Junipriansa, Nabil Ar Araaf, Savira Najwa

“…The research employs a qualitative approach with a case study method, collecting data through in-depth interviews and analyzing them using thematic analysis. …”
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Analisis Komunikasi Internal dan Kinerja Karyawan di UMKM Mirukiway Bandung by Donni Junipriansa, Nabil Ar Araaf, Savira Najwa

“…The research employs a qualitative approach with a case study method, collecting data through in-depth interviews and analyzing them using thematic analysis. …”
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Optimising the Timing of Health Resort Treatment in Patients with Arterial Hypertension and Increased Meteosensitivity: a Prospective Study by Tatyana A. Knyazeva, Irina A. Grishechkina, Maxim Yu. Yakovlev, Elena A. Valtseva, Mikhail V. Nikitin, Bertha Yu. Abramova, Alexey V. Chernov

“…To develop programs for restoring the functional state and adaptive capabilities of patients with arterial hypertension and increased weather sensitivity in order to optimize the duration of their spa treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS. …”
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Diagnostic algorithm for the detection of carbapenemases and extended-spectrum β-lactamases in carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa by Stefano Mancini, Laia Garcia-Verellen, Helena M. B. Seth-Smith, Peter M. Keller, Natalia Kolesnik-Goldmann, Muhammad Ali Syed, Irfan Ullah, Vladimira Hinic, Tim Roloff, Adrian Egli, Oliver Nolte

“…Our study presents a simple, cost-effective, and easy-to-implement phenotypic diagnostic algorithm that enables accurate screening and confirmation of CP and ESBL production in CRPA. This method is particularly valuable for laboratories lacking access to molecular diagnostics, as it provides a practical alternative for routine testing. …”
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Healthcare Providers’ Adherence to COVID-19 Prevention and Control Practices in Health Records and Information Management, Ghana by Richard Okyere Boadu, Kwame Adu Okyere Boadu, Nathan Kumasenu Mensah, Godwin Adzakpah, Fortune Afaglo, Rosemary Bermaa Abrefa, Emmanuella Aryee, Nancy Gyamena Botwe, Dinah Baiden-Amissah, Dennis Bless Ashiavor, Larry Lee Mensah, Lovemond Kojo Asamoah, Judith Obiri-Yeboah

“…This study assesses healthcare providers’ perceived adherence to COVID-19 PCP in Health Records and Information Management. Subjects and Method. A cross-sectional survey was conducted to collect data from 1268 HCPs working in eight randomly selected hospitals across five regions in Ghana. …”
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Study on the coupling between the hanging- and foot-wall beds and the gas content of deep coal seams in the Linxing area, eastern margin of the Ordos Basin by HUO Shaowei, FENG Xingqiang, WU Jian, ZHANG Shouren, ZHOU Lei, QIAN Zhuliang, CHAO Weiwei

“…This study aims to extend the theory of methane enrichment in deep coal beds.   Method  Through the comprehensive application of logging, drilling, and mud logging data and the use of the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), the coupling between the characteristics of the hanging- and foot-wall beds of the No. 8+9 coal seam and its gas-bearing property were studied.   …”
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Changes in serum concentration of perioperative inflammatory cytokines following the timing of surgery among mild–moderate traumatic brain injury patients and factors associated by Hervé Monka Lekuya, Hervé Monka Lekuya, Stephen Cose, Marjorie Nakibuule, Gift Ahimbisibwe, Anthony Fuller, Larrey Kasereka Kamabu, Emmanuel Biryabarema, Geoffrey Olweny, David Patrick Kateete, Anthony Kirabira, Fredrick Makumbi, Jelle Vandersteene, Edward Baert, Moses Galukande, Jean-Pierre Okito Kalala

“…We aimed to elucidate the relationship between the timing of surgery and changes in perioperative serum levels of inflammatory cytokines and factors associated to optimize TBI management in low-middle-income countries.MethodsA prospective cohort study was conducted among TBI Patients with depressed skull fractures with a GCS > 8 operated at different timing from injury and followed up peri-operatively. …”
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Variations in Rural PM2.5 Sources and Composition in the Post Coal-to-Gas Period Based on a Three-Year Observation by Zhi Ning, Zhiyong Li, Jihong Wei, Jinming Liu, Huichun Ma, Zhuangzhuang Ren, Xiaohua Ma, Chen Liu, Lan Chen, Aiqin Liu, Binglin Wang, Jiaqi Wang, Huiying Gao

“…Meanwhile, multiple chemical analysis methods were employed to determine its chemical components. …”
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Performance analysis of NSA control plane and user plane delay in 5G network by Dan ZHANG, Lei WANG, Xiaoqi WANG, Siyu XI

“…Different from 2G/3G/4G,the 5G network architecture contains two parts:NSA (non-standalone) and SA (standalone) networking.NSA can help network deploys faster.Low latency is a very important feature of 5G,and its implementation requires a combination of technologies.Based on the 2.6 GHz NR frame structure,combined with theoretical analysis and real case,the current situation and problems of control plane delay and user plane delay were discussed,and the delay optimization method was provided,which provided the corresponding ideas and suggestions for NSA network deployment.…”
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Ti and TiAlV foils enhanced with PLD and flash-deposited carbon: On cytocompatibility and antibacterial activity by Petr Slepička, Klaudia Hurtuková, Silvie Rimpelová, Šárka Trhoňová, Jiří Martan, Michal Procházka, Václav Švorčík, Nikola Slepičková Kasálková

“…Raman spectroscopy revealed that the PLD method produced a higher sp3 carbon bond content than the evaporation method (61 vs. 47 %). …”
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Digital augmentation of aftercare for patients with anorexia nervosa: the TRIANGLE RCT and economic evaluation by Janet Treasure, Katie Rowlands, Valentina Cardi, Suman Ambwani, David McDaid, Jodie Lord, Danielle Clark Bryan, Pamela Macdonald, Eva Bonin, Ulrike Schmidt, Jon Arcelus, Amy Harrison, Sabine Landau

“…Feedback from patients and carers The process evaluation used a mixed-methods approach to obtain participant feedback about optimising transition support and to understand factors influencing engagement with ECHOMANTRA intervention. …”
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Proton Density Fat Fraction Micro-MRI for Non-Invasive Quantification of Bone Marrow Aging and Radiation Effects in Mice by Hemendra Ghimire, Malakeh Malekzadeh, Ji Eun Lim, Srideshikan Sargur Madabushi, Marco Andrea Zampini, Angela Camacho, Weidong Hu, Natalia Baran, Guy Storme, Monzr M. Al Malki, Susanta K. Hui

“…We validated this method using aging mice and young mice subjected to 10 Gy X-ray irradiation, compared to young control mice. …”
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Bowel preparation for small bowel capsule endoscopy: standard regimen with 2 L polyethylene glycol versus 1 L polyethylene glycol plus ascorbate by Riccardo Caccia, Alessandro Rimondi, Luca Elli, Matilde Topa, Flaminia Cavallaro, Carmine Gentile, Lucia Scaramella, Nicoletta Nandi, Reena Sidhu, Pinhas Eidler, Maurizio Vecchi, Gian Eugenio Tontini

“…Background/Aims Optimization of bowel preparation for small bowel capsule endoscopy (SBCE) is debated. …”
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Unveiling neurogenic biomarkers for the differentiation between sepsis patients with or without encephalopathy: an updated meta-analysis by Jiyun Hu, Wenchao Li, Shucai Xie, Ya Liao, Tao Chen, Xinrun Wang, Weiping Xia, Fang Huang, Zhaoxin Qian, Lina Zhang

“…Accurate diagnosis of SAE is crucial for the timely initiation of optimal treatment and appropriate patient management. …”
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