Nature-inspired three-dimensional foam-like porous carbon surface modified separator for high-performance Li-S batteries by Krishnan Vignesh, Tamilarasan Mathivanan, Mariappan Ganeshbabu, Nuthalapati Prasanna Naga Puneeth, Balasubramaniam Ramkumar, Yun Sung Lee, Ramakrishnan Kalai Selvan

“…Further, the Li-S cell offered a prolonged reversible capacity of 725 mAh g-1 after 200 cycles, with a capacity degradation rate of 0.22 % per cycle. Post-stability analysis of the Li-S separator confirms the effectiveness of the modified separator in mitigating polysulfide shuttling.…”
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Game-based visual feedback-guided dynamic balance training versus conventional training in patients with hemiplegia: a pilot randomized controlled trial by Yan Xu, Jiadong Ni, Yajing Yang, Jiajia Yao, Lianhui Fu, Cong Xu

“…Results: Eighteen participants in each group completed the training programme, with no baseline between-group differences. The post-training assessment revealed significant improvements (Berg Balance Scale, Functional Reaching Test, Timed “Up-and-Go” Test scores and 10-metre fast walking speed) in outcome measures in the full sample. …”
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Role of green-synthesized and characterization of calcium oxide nanoparticles for sustainable wheat growth in saline environments by Mah Para, Amina Tariq, Imran Zafar, Muhammad Azmat, Qurat Ul Ain, Waqas Yousaf, Pravin Badhe, Abdulaziz Abdullah Alsahli, Fakhreldeen Dabiellil

“…SEM and XRD analyses post-treatment indicated nanoparticle stability and persistence in the growth medium. …”
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A Systematic Study of Lysine Succinylation in the Pathogenic Bacterium <i>Vibrio harveyi</i> in Aquatic Animals by Shuai Yang, Peng Zhou, Weijie Zhang, Yujia Zhang, Haiwei Guo, Yingzhu Wei, Xiaoxin Wen, Jichang Jian, Na Wang, Huanying Pang

“…Recent studies have shown that various pathogens employ post-translational modifications (PTMs) to regulate cellular processes. …”
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Families’ experiences of receiving adult- and pediatric-onset genetic results by Jessica Goehringer, Tracey Leitzel, Muki Kunnmann, Alyson E. Floyd, Sean O’Dell, Jessica Mozersky, Alanna Kulchak Rahm, Adam H. Buchanan

“…Parents and adolescents with pediatric- and adult-onset results were invited to participate in interviews at 1 and 12 months post results disclosure. Here, we report the results of a qualitative analysis that included data from 25 participants with a known family history of a variant. …”
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Piezo1 induces mitochondrial autophagy dysfunction leading to cartilage injury in knee osteoarthritis by Likai Yu, Zishan Su, Di Tian, Shangqi Liu, Li Zhang, Zeen Wang, Shaobo Guo, Wenhui Zhu, Peimin Wang, Nongshan Zhang

“…Results Elevated expression of Piezo1 was observed in the cartilage of mice post-treadmill exercise intervention, with noticeable damage to the cartilage tissue and reduced surface smoothness. …”
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Modification of low nickel biograde stainless steel with graphene oxide for enhanced corrosion resistance and in vivo biocompatibility by Doaa A. Abu Muslim, Amal S. Shahat, A. B. El Basaty, A. Hassen, A. Abou Elfadl, Ahmed I. Ali, A. Tayel

“…Based on the electrochemical analysis, the inhibition efficiency was determined in different ways and it increased markedly with increasing GO content in LNBGSS composites. …”
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Removal of Mercury from Aqueous Environments Using Polyurea-Crosslinked Calcium Alginate Aerogels by Evangelia Sigala, Artemisia Zoi, Grigorios Raptopoulos, Elias Sakellis, Aikaterini Sakellari, Sotirios Karavoltsos, Patrina Paraskevopoulou

“…The adsorption process followed the <i>Langmuir</i> isotherm model with a sorption capacity of 4.4 mmol kg⁻¹ (883 mg kg⁻¹) at pH 3.3. Post-adsorption analysis with EDS confirmed the presence of mercury in the adsorbent and the replacement of calcium in the aerogel matrix. …”
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The Current Status of Endovascular Treatment for Extracranial Vertebral Artery Stenosis in Japan: A Subanalysis of the Japanese Registry of Neuroendovascular Therapy 4 by Satoru FUJIWARA, Akira ISHII, Tsuyoshi OHTA, Nobuyuki OHARA, Michi KAWAMOTO, Koji IIHARA, Hirotoshi IMAMURA, Yuji MATSUMARU, Chiaki SAKAI, Tetsu SATOW, Shinichi YOSHIMURA, Nobuyuki SAKAI, Japanese Registry of Neuroendovascular Therapy (JR-NET) Investigators

“…This study aimed to investigate the recent status of EVT for extracranial VA stenosis in Japan using a nationwide registry. We conducted a post hoc analysis of the Japanese Registry of Neuroendovascular Therapy 4 that enrolled patients who underwent EVT at 166 hospitals in Japan from 2015 to 2019. …”
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Radiological and clinical prognosis of posterior lumbar intervertebral body cage versus posterior transpedicular screw fixation in patient with isthmic spondylolisthesis by Kawa Muhammed Kareem, Ameer Majeed Kareem, Samih Kakamam Hassan, Salim Mardan Omer

“…The research aimed to distinguish discrepancies in clinical presentation, functional outcomes, and mechanical characteristics by evaluating clinical, radiographic, activity, and pain information. …”
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Arabic Language Curriculum as a Foundation for Strengthening Religious Education in Public Higher Education by Abd Aziz Rekan, Hafeezur Rahman Howell, Muhamad Nasir Mohamad Salleh, Nurhasfirah Rosin, Tabrani ZA, Muhammad Anas Ma`arif, Mohamad Azrien Mohamed Adnan

“… Purpose – This study was conducted to examine the implementation of the Arabic Language Program (ALP) and to explore how Arabic functions as a foundational medium for the acquisition of Islamic knowledge at a public higher education institution in Malaysia. …”
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Exploring the Link Between Periodontitis and Alzheimer’s Disease—Could a Nanoparticulate Vaccine Break It? by André Ferreira da Silva, Alexandra Gomes, Lídia M. D. Gonçalves, Adelaide Fernandes, António J. Almeida

“…Herein, we review the epidemiological and genetic evidence linking PeD and <i>Pg</i> to AD, highlighting the identification of periodontal bacteria in post mortem analysis of AD patients’ brains and identifying putative mechanistic links relevant to the biological plausibility of the association. …”
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Incidence and associations of unplanned acute care unit readmissions of primary brain tumour patients during rehabilitation: a retrospective study by Matthew Rong Jie Tay, Justin Desheng Seah, Karen Sui Geok Chua

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Comparative evaluation of push-out bond strength after root perforation repair using recently introduced bioceramic and calcium silicate-based materials – An in vitro study by Gurinder Kaur, Deepak Kurup, Deepyanti Dubey, Ajit Hindlekar, Ganesh Ranganath Jadhav, Priya Mittal, Siddharth Shinde

“…When two-way ANOVA showed a statistically significant difference among the groups, the least significant difference (LSD) post hoc test was applied for pairwise comparison. …”
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Identification and characterization of microRNAs in the liver of yak () associated with energy deficiency at high-altitude by Shuru Cheng, Fangping Shi, Zhixiong Tang, Feifei Yang, Quanlu Meng, Ting Liu

“…Comprehending hepatic functional adaptations is critical for yak (Bos grunniens) cattle as these herds typically suffer from malnutrition during the most of winter grazing seasons. …”
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Influence of calcination temperature on the physicochemical properties of atomic/molecular layer deposited hybrid inorganic/organic ceramic nanofiltration membranes by M.P. Nijboer, H. Sondhi, E. Makhoul, M. Bechelany, S. Gabrielli, F. Roozeboom, A. Nijmeijer, A.Y. Kovalgin, M.W.J. Luiten-Olieman

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Exploring the Potential Mechanism of Liupao Tea Using UPLC-Q-TOF/MS and Network Pharmacology by Fang Jia, Qi Yang, Lihao Yao, Yunfei Liu, Jiagang Deng, Jing Leng, Lili Fan, Erwei Hao

“…Network pharmacology and molecular docking analyses revealed 298 common targets between LPT and GMD, including IL-6, AKT1, and TP53. Functional enrichment analysis suggested that LPT may improve GMD through the regulation of immune, inflammatory, and cytokine signaling pathways. …”
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Tissue-Specific Profiling of O-GlcNAcylated Proteins in Drosophila Using TurboID-CpOGAM by Qin Lei, Haibin Yu, Fang Chen, Kai Yuan

“…Protein O-GlcNAcylation is a prevalent and dynamic post-translational modification that targets a multitude of nuclear and cytoplasmic proteins. …”
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OpenSEA: a 3D printed planetary gear series elastic actuator for a compliant elbow joint exoskeleton by Benjamin Jenks, Benjamin Jenks, Hailey Levan, Hailey Levan, Filip Stefanovic

“…Our design utilizes a 4.12 Nm motor operating at 26 RPM based on assessment of functional performance differences across healthy and post-stroke individuals. …”
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Optimising metallic coatings strategies for enhanced surface performance of bioresorbable polymeric stents by Ana M. Sousa, Ana M. Amaro, Ana P. Piedade

“…The influence of the surface modification of a polymeric coronary stent, both during and post-placement, was evaluated through finite element analysis (FEA) and compared with the pristine polymer.The results revealed that Mg coatings deposited at higher pressure exhibited lower mechanical properties and faster degradation behaviour, albeit with greater thickness and reduced water reactivity. …”
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