High-performance and fabrication-tolerant edge coupler on thin film lithium niobate based on a three-dimensional inverse taper by Bin Chen, Ziliang Ruan, Mai Wang, Shengqi Gong, Liu Liu

“…The proposed taper structure, which ensures a nearly adiabatical transition of both transverse-electric (TE) and transverse-magnetic (TM) modes, is formed by two standard patterning steps for lithium niobate. A silica ridge waveguide is used as the intermediate transition structure between the taper and a high-numerical-aperture fiber. …”
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The Effect of Environmental Enrichment on Selected Physiological and Immunological Stress-Related Markers in Dairy Goats by Yossi Wein, Ofri Vaidenfeld, Chris Sabastian, Enav Bar Shira, Sameer J. Mabjeesh, Haim Tagari, Aharon Friedman

“…Additionally, gene expression of the cytokines, IL-6 and IL-1ß, and anti-oxidative proteins, lysozyme and transferrin (in peripheral blood leukocytes), as determined by qPCR, presented the same pattern: down-regulation in the dry or up-regulation in the milking goats. …”
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Force‐Triggered Non‐Volatile Multilevel Mechano‐Optical Memory System for Logic Computation and Image Recognition by Jiaxing Guo, Feng Guo, Hang Yang, Tianhong Zhou, Xiaona Du, Rui Gao, Haisheng Chen, Minghao Hu, Weiwei Liu, Yang Zhang, Dong Tu, Jianhua Hao

“…Furthermore, neuromorphic visual pattern pre‐processing is implemented, resulting in a substantial increase in recognition accuracy from 20% to 80%. …”
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Exploratory investigation of virtual lesions in gastrointestinal endoscopy using a novel phase‐shift method for three‐dimensional shape measurement by Taku Sakamoto, Ichiro Oda, Takuma Okamura, Hourin Cho, Naoya Toyoshima, Satoru Nonaka, Haruhisa Suzuki, Tatsuya Nakamura, Daichi Watanabe, Keigo Matsuo, Kazunari Hanano, Tetsuhide Takeyama, Shigetaka Yoshinaga, Yutaka Saito

“…To overcome this issue, we developed a phase‐shift method to measure three‐dimensional (3D) data on a curved surface, which we present herein. Our system allows the creation of 3D shapes on a curved surface by the phase‐shift method using a stripe pattern projected from a small projecting device to an object. …”
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Dietary advanced glycation end-products promote food allergy by disrupting intestinal barrier and enhancing Th2 immunity by Qiaozhi Zhang, Gang Yu, Yuhao Jiang, Haining Shi, Xiaorong Yang, Zhongshan Gao, Qingqing Wang, Jinlu Sun, Chong Wang, Qianqian Li, Huatao Li, Linglin Fu

“…However, the underlying mechanisms remain largely unelucidated. In this study, we present complementary epidemiological and experimental evidence showing the pathogenic role of dietary AGEs (dAGEs) in facilitating the development of FA. …”
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Design and Performance Optimization of a 3D-Printed SIW Antenna for Free-Space Applications by Md Mahabub Alam, Nurhafizah Abu Talip Yusof, Nurazyyati Inas, Muhammad Naim Aminuddin, Bifta Sama Bari, Yasmin Abdul Wahab, Mohamad Shaiful Abdul Karim

“…This paper presents the design and performance evaluation of a Substrate-Integrated Waveguide (SIW) antenna fabricated using 3D printing technology, with a focus on optimizing its performance for future free-space applications. …”
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Respiratory and cardiac interoceptive sensitivity in the first two years of life by Markus R Tünte, Stefanie Hoehl, Moritz Wunderwald, Johannes Bullinger, Asena Boyadziheva, Lara Maister, Birgit Elsner, Manos Tsakiris, Ezgi Kayhan

“…Overall, for cardiac interoceptive sensitivity (total n=135) we find rather stable evidence across ages with infants on average preferring stimuli presented synchronously to their heartbeat. For respiratory interoceptive sensitivity (total n=120) our results show a similar pattern in the first year of life, but not at 18 mo. …”
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LimbMATE: A Versatile Platform for Closed-Loop Research in Prosthetics by Erik Gasparini, Rodolfo Cerqueira, Carlo Preziuso, Lucia Angelini, Robinson Guachi, Marco Controzzi, Christian Cipriani, Enzo Mastinu

“…In particular, myoelectric pattern recognition is recognized nowadays as a viable means to facilitate the multi-functional control of prosthetic devices, for both lower and upper limb amputations. …”
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Investigating the relationship between the immune response and the severity of COVID-19: a large-cohort retrospective study by Riccardo Giuseppe Margiotta, Emanuela Sozio, Fabio Del Ben, Fabio Del Ben, Antonio Paolo Beltrami, Antonio Paolo Beltrami, Daniela Cesselli, Daniela Cesselli, Marco Comar, Alessandra Devito, Martina Fabris, Martina Fabris, Francesco Curcio, Francesco Curcio, Carlo Tascini, Carlo Tascini, Guido Sanguinetti

“…The COVID-19 pandemic has left an indelible mark globally, presenting numerous challenges to public health. This crisis, while disruptive and impactful, has provided a unique opportunity to gather precious clinical data extensively. …”
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Synthesis and characterization of nano dicalcium phosphate dihydrate from biogenic sources by Md. Kawcher Alam, Md. Sahadat Hossain, Mofassel Hossen Akash, Muhammad Shahriar Bashar, Newaz Mohammed Bahadur, Samina Ahmed

“…In the present study, calcium-enriched marine sources (Turritella, Cardium, and Conch shells) were used to prepare dicalcium phosphate dihydrate (DCPD) in an easy, affordable, and sustainable manner. …”
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Eruptive modes and hiatus of volcanism at West Mata seamount, NE Lau basin: 1996–2012 by Robert W. Embley, Susan G. Merle, Edward T. Baker, Kenna H. Rubin, John E. Lupton, Joseph A. Resing, Robert P. Dziak, Marvin D. Lilley, William W. Chadwick Jr., T. Shank, Ron Greene, Sharon L. Walker, Joseph Haxel, Eric Olson, Tamara Baumberger

“…Abstract We present multiple lines of evidence for years to decade‐long changes in the location and character of volcanic activity at West Mata seamount in the NE Lau basin over a 16 year period, and a hiatus in summit eruptions from early 2011 to at least September 2012. …”
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Characterization of protein glycosylation in an Asgard archaeon by Satoshi Nakagawa, Hiroyuki Imachi, Shigeru Shimamura, Saeko Yanaka, Hirokazu Yagi, Maho Yagi-Utsumi, Hiroyuki Sakai, Shingo Kato, Moriya Ohkuma, Koichi Kato, Ken Takai

“…The glycan modification occurred on an asparagine residue located within the conserved N-X-S/T sequon, consistent with the pattern found in other archaea, bacteria, and eukaryotes. …”
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Petrogenesis of Chang’e-6 Basalts and Implication for the Young Volcanism on the Lunar Farside by Chengxiang Yin, Jian Chen, Xiaohui Fu, Haijun Cao, Xuejin Lu, Yiheng Liu, Jin Li, Siyue Chi, Xiaojia Zeng, Zongcheng Ling

“…Modeling of the REE pattern further indicates that 3%–7% batch melting of a depleted lunar mantle source, combined with 21%–59% fractional crystallization, achieves the observed REE abundances of CE-6 basalt. …”
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Low incidence of acute kidney injury with combined intravenous and topical antibiotic infusions in periprosthetic joint infection after total knee arthroplasty by Wenbo Mu, Boyong Xu, Fei Wang, Yilixiati Maimaitiaimaier, Chen Zou, Li Cao

“…The incidence of AKI was evaluated using the KDIGO criteria, focussing on the identification of significant predictors and the temporal pattern of AKI development. Results: AKI was identified in 9.26% (15/162) of the cohort, predominantly presenting as stage 1 AKI, which was transient in nature and resolved prior to discharge. …”
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A contamination-free electrolyte-gated organic transistors platform for high-accuracy tumor biomarker detection by Jovana Babic, Alberto Ballesio, Francesca Frascella, Lucia Napione, Mattia Pagani, Matteo Parmeggiani, Simone Luigi Marasso

“…The optimized gold electrodes improve the detection of the minimal concentration of the target and microfluidic interfacing by a specific pattern with the desired dimensions is obtained by UV-lithography and wet etching. …”
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Comparative analysis of HKTs in six poplar species and functional characterization of PyHKTs in stress-affected tissues by Xiaojiao Liu, Lincui Shi, Hezi Bai, Jing Wang, Anmin Yu, Aizhong Liu, Ping Li

“…Poplar HKTs can be classified into two subgroups on the basis of their physiological relationships and distinct protein structures. Gene expression pattern analysis revealed that poplar HKTs presented relatively high expression levels in roots and stems under salt stress. …”
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New Driving Structure to Increase Pixel Charging Ratio for UHD TFT-LCDs With High Frame Rate by Chih-Lung Lin, Jui-Hung Chang, Fu-Hsing Chen, Po-Cheng Lai, Yi-Chien Chen, Cheng-Han Ke, Chia-En Wu, Jia-Tian Peng

“…A new gate driver circuit that generates two output waveforms in a single stage is presented to reduce the cost and occupied layout area of gate driver ICs, enabling the realization of high-resolution displays with a narrow bezel. …”
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Increased Homotopic Connectivity in the Prefrontal Cortex Modulated by Olanzapine Predicts Therapeutic Efficacy in Patients with Schizophrenia by Xiaoxiao Shan, Rongyuan Liao, Yangpan Ou, Yudan Ding, Feng Liu, Jindong Chen, Jingping Zhao, Yiqun He, Wenbin Guo

“…Voxel-mirrored homotopic connectivity (VMHC) and pattern classification techniques were applied to analyze the imaging data. …”
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Targeted delivery of poly (methyl methacrylate) particles in colon cancer cells selectively attenuates cancer cell proliferation by Firdos Alam Khan, Sultan Akhtar, Dana Almohazey, Munther Alomari, Sarah Ameen Almofty, Ibrahim Badr, Abdelhamid Elaissari

“…There is not much information about PMMA action on the colon cancer cells. In the present study, we have synthesized PMMA nanoparticles. …”
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Surgical Treatment of Cranial Fasciitis in an Atypical Maxillary Region of a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report by Jetsi Marlen González-Fuentes, Miguel Angel Noyola-Frías, Oscar Arturo Benítez-Cárdenas, Elhi Manuel Torres-Hernández, Jessika Arlina González-Macías, Andreu Comas-García, Ricardo Martínez-Rider, Marlen Vitales-Noyola

“…The diagnosis is validated via histological investigation, which identifies a benign tumor defined by the proliferation of spindle-shaped cells organized in a myxoid matrix, frequently displaying a storiform pattern. <b>Methods:</b> We present a case of cranial fasciitis in a 2-year-old pediatric patient, characterized by an atypical manifestation in the maxillary region. …”
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