Self-Correction Sensor for Measuring Medium DC Voltage Based on Resistance Voltage Divider by Xiaojun Tang, Pan Pan, Feng Zhang, Ling Yan, Yangyu Lyu, Yi Wu, Mingzhe Rong, Berihun Gebreyohannes Teklu

“…Finally, the medium-voltage DC sensor developed in this paper has been tested at the Institute of High Voltage, Wuhan, China. …”
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Influence of bionic footwear on lower limb biomechanics across running experience levels: a controlled laboratory study by Xue Li, Xue Li, Enze Shao, Enze Shao, Yufei Fang, Dongxu Wang, Zhiyi Zheng, Hairong Chen, Hairong Chen, Hairong Chen, Qian Liu, Qian Liu, Qian Liu, Gusztáv Fekete, Dong Sun, Yaodong Gu

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate the biomechanical differences between experienced and novice runners when wearing two distinct types of footwear: bionic shoes and neutral shoes.MethodsFourteen healthy male heel-strike runners participated and completed the running test wearing two pairs of running shoes respectively. …”
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Investigation of Bioactive Compounds Extracted from <i>Verbena officinalis</i> and Their Biological Effects in the Extraction by Four Butanol/Ethanol Solvent Combinations by Dejan Stojković, Nikoleta Đorđevski, Mladen Rajaković, Biljana Filipović, Jelena Božunović, Stefani Bolevich, Gokhan Zengin, Sergey Bolevich, Uroš Gašić, Marina Soković

“…Antibacterial activity against <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> was tested via microdilution, while dominant phytochemicals were evaluated for binding affinity through molecular docking. …”
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Development and validation of a model to predict mortality risk among extremely preterm infants during the early postnatal period: a multicentre prospective cohort study by Qiang Liu, Jie Zhang, Min Liu, Xiaohui Zhang, Lili Zhao, Yuxin Li, Xiaohui Liu, Yong-hui Yu, Wen-wen Zhang, Shaofeng Wang, Xiaoyu Dong, Zhongliang Li, Fengjuan Zhang, Guo Yao, Guohua Liu, Simmy Reddy

“…Moreover, the Hosmer-Lemeshow test showed that our model has a constant degree of calibration.Conclusions There was good predictive accuracy for mortality of EPIs based on influencing factors prenatally and within 1 hour after delivery. …”
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On the origin of off-state leakage current in n-p-n vertical structures for GaN-based trench-MOSFETs by Maciej Kamiński, Kamil Abendroth, Aneta Gołębiowska, Aleksander Szczepański, Krzysztof Urbanowski, Ernest Brzozowski, Jarosław Tarenko, Oskar Sadowski, Justyna Wierzbicka, Renata Kruszka, Kamil Kosiel, Joanna Jankowska-Śliwińska, Iwona Jóźwik, Anna Szerling, Krystian Król, Paweł Prystawko, Michał Boćkowski, Izabella Grzegory, Andrzej Taube

“…Transistors and npn diode test structures were characterized electrically as well as by SEM and by AFM, which results compared to CAD simulations. …”
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Association of wrist circumference with metabolic dysfunction associated fatty liver disease in the KADEM cohort by Fahad Al-Ajmi, Mohamed Abu-Farha, Mohamed Abu-Farha, Ahmed N. Albatineh, Zahraa Ali, Abdullah AL-Enezi, Mohammed Alterki, Rashed Alhammad, Retaj AlHarbi, Mohamed Shehab, Muhammad Abdul-Ghani, Muhammad Abdul-Ghani, Jehad Abubaker, Fahd Al-Mulla

“…Participants underwent routine clinical blood tests, and measurements of body mass index (BMI) and wrist circumference were recorded. …”
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Optimizing SVC placement for enhanced voltage stability using a novel index and hybrid ABC-PSO algorithm by Hafizur Rahman, Roman Mia, Mustafizur Rahman, Md. Faiyaj Ahmed Limon, Md. Shahid Iqbal, Md. Fahad Jubayer, Md. Rabiul Karim, Md. Janibul Alam Soeb

“…Optimal placement of SVCs significantly improves operating efficiency and economic performance for all test systems. Maximum integration of SVCs yields up to 46 % savings in reactive power generation and over 7 % savings in reactive power losses. …”
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Metabolic modulation to improve MSC expansion and therapeutic potential for articular cartilage repair by Ching Ann Tee, Daniel Ninio Roxby, Rashidah Othman, Vinitha Denslin, Kiesar Sideeq Bhat, Zheng Yang, Jongyoon Han, Lisa Tucker-Kellogg, Laurie A. Boyer

“…Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) are an attractive alternative autologous therapy due to their availability and ability to robustly differentiate into chondrocytes for transplantation with good safety profiles. …”
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Catabolic pathway acquisition by rhizosphere bacteria readily enables growth with a root exudate component but does not affect root colonization by Stephan Christel, Alyssa A. Carrell, Leah H. Hochanadel, Manuel I. Villalobos Solis, Paul E. Abraham, Sara S. Jawdy, Julie E. Chaves, Nancy L. Engle, Timkhite-Kulu Berhane, Tao Yao, Jin-Gui Chen, Wellington Muchero, Timothy J. Tschaplinski, Melissa A. Cregger, Joshua K. Michener

“…However, many examples of HGT involve phenotypes that are predicted to provide smaller benefits, such as the ability to catabolize additional carbon sources. We have experimentally simulated the consequences of one such HGT event in the laboratory, studying the effects of transferring a pathway for catabolism of the plant-derived aromatic compound salicyl alcohol between rhizosphere isolates from the Pseudomonas genus. …”
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Integrated hepatic transcriptomics and metabolomics identify Pck1 as a key factor in the broad dysregulation induced by vehicle pollutants by Gajalakshmi Ramanathan, Yuqi Zhao, Rajat Gupta, Siri Langmo, May Bhetraratana, Fen Yin, Will Driscoll, Jerry Ricks, Allen Louie, James A. Stewart, Timothy R. Gould, Timothy V. Larson, Joel Kaufman, Michael E. Rosenfeld, Xia Yang, Jesus A. Araujo

“…Consistently, DEP treatment of HepG2 cells led to increased gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis indicating the ability of the in-vitro approach to model effects induced by DE in vivo. …”
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Ginger extract inhibits c-MET activation and suppresses osteosarcoma in vitro and in vivo by Ruoping Yanzhang, Mingyang Yan, Zhaojie Yang, Huijun Zhang, Yin Yu, Xiangping Li, Ruifang Shen, Xiao Chu, Siyuan Han, Ziliang Zhang, Junyan Teng, Hao Li, Tao Li, Guoguo Jin, Zhiping Guo

“…In vitro studies were used to detect the anti-proliferation ability of ginger extract towards OS cells. Patient-derived xenograft (PDX) was performed to confirm whether ginger extract suppressed tumor growth. …”
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Bioactive Compounds, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic, and Genotoxic Investigation of the Standardized Liquid Extract from <i>Eugenia involucrata</i> DC. Leaves by Monatha Nayara Guimarães Teófilo, Leonardo Gomes Costa, Jamira Dias Rocha, Fernando Gomes Barbosa, Anielly Monteiro de Melo, Grazzielle Guimarães de Matos, Cristiane Maria Ascari Morgado, Amanda Silva Fernandes, Lucas Barbosa Ribeiro de Carvalho, Clayson Moura Gomes, Milton Adriano Pelli de Oliveira, Joelma Abadia Marciano de Paula, Elisa Flávia Luiz Cardoso Bailão, Leonardo Luiz Borges

“…The standardized extract demonstrated antioxidant capacity, evidenced by its ability to reduce iron and scavenge free radicals. …”
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Development and validation of a nomogram for predicting necrotizing pneumonia in children with refractory Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia by Xiaoying Li, Lihua Zhao, Xiaojian Cui, Yongsheng Xu, Tongqiang Zhang, Wei Guo, Jing Ning

“…The calibration plot and Hosmer‒Lemeshow test indicated that the predicted probability had good consistency with the actual probability in the training (P = 0.439) and validation (P = 0.526) groups. …”
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Causal relationships and predictability of the summer East Atlantic teleconnection by J. Carvalho-Oliveira, J. Carvalho-Oliveira, J. Carvalho-Oliveira, J. Carvalho-Oliveira, G. Di Capua, G. Di Capua, L. F. Borchert, R. V. Donner, R. V. Donner, J. Baehr

“…We then use different datasets from the Max Planck Institute Earth System Model in its mixed-resolution set-up (MPI-ESM-MR) to analyse the 1908–2008 period, focusing on a historical simulation and a 30-member initialised seasonal prediction ensemble. We specifically test the model's ability to reproduce the causal links detected in ERA-20C and evaluate their impact on the model's predictive skill for the European summer climate. …”
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Rhodomyrtone-rich fractions from Rhodomyrtus tomentosa (Aiton) Hassk. leaves: A potent antimicrobial compound for Staphylococcus pseudintermedius by Mareena Daus, Supakit Paosen, Sakkarin Lethongkam, Suda Chakthong, Supayang Piyawan Voravuthikunchai

“…Background and Aim: Staphylococcus pseudintermedius is an opportunistic zoonotic pathogen frequently implicated in skin and wound infections in companion animals. Its ability to form biofilms complicates treatment by increasing antibiotic resistance. …”
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Multifactorial effects of warming, low irradiance, and low salinity on Arctic kelps by A. Lebrun, C. A. Miller, C. A. Miller, M. Meynadier, S. Comeau, P. Urrutti, S. Alliouane, R. Schlegel, J.-P. Gattuso, J.-P. Gattuso, F. Gazeau

“…In contrast, <i>L. digitata</i> showed no response to the conditions tested on any of the investigated physiological parameters. …”
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Wireless skin sensors for electrocardiogram and heart rate monitoring in the neonatal intensive care unit: a prospective feasibility, safety, and accuracy study by Eva Senechal, Daniel Radeschi, Shasha Lv, Emilie Jeanne, Ana Saveedra Ruiz, Lydia Tao, Brittany Dulmage, Wissam Shalish, Robert Edward Kearney, Guilherme Sant’Anna

“…Future adjustments in the technology are needed to improve signal coverage during handling and KC and test the sensors in unstable and more immature patients. …”
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Targeted next-generation sequencing: a promising approach for Mycobacterium tuberculosis detection and drug resistance when applied in paucibacillary clinical samples by Wenting Jin, Meixia Wang, Yang Wang, Beidi Zhu, Qingqing Wang, Chunmei Zhou, Pei Li, Chaohui Hu, Jun Liu, Jue Pan, Jiachang Chen, Bijie Hu

“…The WHO implemented tNGS for the purpose of monitoring respiratory specimens for MTB detection and DR-TB due to its high sensitivity and specificity, culture independence, and ability to report heterogeneous/silent mutations. …”
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The Role of Anti-Interferon-α Autoantibodies in Severe COVID-19: Implications for Vaccination Prioritization by Xin Rong Lim, Shiyu Liu, Hwee Siew Howe, Khai Pang Leong, Elampirai Elangovan, Chiung-Hui Huang, Kok Ooi Kong, Bernard Yu Hor Thong, Shawn Vasoo, Bernard Pui Lam Leung

“…Strongly neutralizing anti-IFN-α AAbs, with high titers (>20,000 ng/mL) and the ability to inhibit STAT1 phosphorylation, were identified in three severe COVID-19 cases. …”
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Structure-based targeting of the lipid A-modifying enzyme PmrC to contrast colistin resistance in Acinetobacter baumannii by Maria Romano, Federico Falchi, Federico Falchi, Eliana De Gregorio, Maria Stabile, Antonella Migliaccio, Alessia Ruggiero, Valeria Napolitano, Ida Autiero, Flavia Squeglia, Rita Berisio

“…The binding of these ligands to PmrC was measured using Microscale Thermophoresis (MST). The best ligand was tested for its ability to hamper colistin resistance in Acinetobacter baumannii clinical isolates. …”
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