Discovery of a novel potent tubulin inhibitor through virtual screening and target validation for cancer chemotherapy by Peipei Shan, Kai-Lu Liu, Xiu Jiang, Guangzhao Zhou, Kongkai Zhu, Hua Zhang

“…Abstract Microtubules, critical to diverse cellular processes, represent a clinically validated target for anticancer therapeutics. In this study, a virtual screening of the Specs library, consisting of 200,340 compounds, was conducted to target the taxane and colchicine binding sites on tubulin, resulting in the identification of 93 promising candidates for further analysis. …”
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Virtualizing the p-ANAPL library: a step towards drug discovery from African medicinal plants. by Fidele Ntie-Kang, Pascal Amoa Onguéné, Ghislain W Fotso, Kerstin Andrae-Marobela, Merhatibeb Bezabih, Jean Claude Ndom, Bonaventure T Ngadjui, Abiodun O Ogundaini, Berhanu M Abegaz, Luc Mbaze Meva'a

“…<h4>Conclusions and implications</h4>The p-ANAPL library is the largest physical collection of natural products derived from African medicinal plants directly available for screening purposes. The virtual library is also available and could be employed in virtual screening campaigns.…”
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Virtual Inertial Control of Small- and Medium-Sized Wind Turbines on Mobile Offshore Platforms with DC Microgrids by Ruifang Zhang, Guoling Wang, Zhenyu Li, Fuqiao He, Chenghan Luo, Wensheng Cao

“…Firstly, by analyzing the characteristics of the renewable energy microgrid of the unattended offshore platform, considering the operating environment with high average wind speed at sea, the mechanical inertia in the wind turbine is selected as the energy source of virtual inertia. The structure of the wind power generation unit is analyzed, and small signal modeling is carried out. …”
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Outlook of applying of virtual reality (VR) technologies in the treatment of patients with mental disorders (review of foreign literature) by V. V. Freize, L. V. Malyshko, G. I. Grachev, V. B. Dutov, N. V. Semenova, N. G. Neznanov

“…The purpose of the study was to summarize data from foreign studies about the use of virtual reality (VR) technology in the treatment of patients with various mental disorders.Materials and methods: we selected and analyzed articles from MEDLINE / PubMed databases during the period from 2000 till 2020, as well as relevant references in the bibliography of the analyzed articles. 45 articles were included in further analysis from 575 English-language articles.Results: The use of VR technologies in the treatment of mental disorders appears to be one of the promising directions in psychiatry. …”
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Preoperative Immersive Virtual Reality Planning and Simulation of Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction Using Endobronchial Valves by Shotaro Okachi, Hideaki Takahashi, Hisashi Kako, Takuma Ina, Tomoya Horiguchi, Yasuhiro Goto, Yasushi Matsuda, Sumito Isogai, Naozumi Hashimoto, Michitaka Fujiwara, Kazuyoshi Imaizumi

“…The physician conducted preoperative virtual reality (VR)‐assisted planning using the patient's imaging data, enabling comprehensive visualisation of the bronchial tree, airway measurements, and procedural simulation. …”
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Revealing the Ecstasy of Communication upon using Tik Tok: A Virtual Ethnography in Palopo City, Indonesia by Wahyuni Husain, Saifur Rahman, Intan Soliha Ibrahim, Achmad Sulfikar

“…This research uses virtual ethnography to analyze TikTok usage patterns and the phenomenon of communication ecstasy among students in Palopo City. …”
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Concurrent Validity of Virtual Reality-Based Assessment of Executive Function: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Si-An Lee, Ji-Yea Kim, Jin-Hyuck Park

“…This meta-analysis investigated the concurrent validity between virtual reality (VR)-based assessments and traditional neuropsychological assessments of executive function, with a focus on subcomponents such as cognitive flexibility, attention, and inhibition. …”
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Investigating Factors Affecting the Adoption of Virtual Fitting Room in Iranian Sportswear Stores: Application of CAT Theory by Seyyed iman Ghaffarisadr, Farzad Nobakht Sareban

“…Purpose: Trying on clothes in sportswear stores is a very time-consuming and tiring task. Virtual fitting rooms provides conditions where online consumers can try on the clothes they want before shopping. …”
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Interconnected Operation and Economic Feasibility-Based Sustainable Planning of Virtual Power Plant in Multi-Area Context by Anubhav Kumar Pandey, Vinay Kumar Jadoun, Jayalakshmi N. Sabhahit, Sachin Sharma

“…A virtual power plant (VPP) is a potential alternative that aggregates the distributed energy resources (DERs) and addresses the prosumer’s power availability, quality, and reliability requirements. …”
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Integrating large language model-based agents into a virtual patient chatbot for clinical anamnesis training by Nicolas Laverde, Christian Grévisse, Sandra Jaramillo, Ruben Manrique

“…A tool was developed allowing students to select clinical cases and interact with a chatbot simulating a patient role. …”
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The Current State of Virtual Reality in the Management of Musculoskeletal Conditions and Associated Chronic Pain: Terminology, Technology, and Associations by Manca Opara Zupančič, Nejc Šarabon

“…Virtual reality (VR) demonstrates significant potential to improve rehabilitation outcomes for musculoskeletal conditions and associated chronic pain. …”
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A Literature Review of Virtual Reality Exergames for Older Adults: Enhancing Physical, Cognitive, and Social Health by Xiacheng Song, Nazlena Mohamad Ali, Mohamad Hidir Mhd Salim, Muhammad Yudhi Rezaldi

“…Virtual reality (VR) sports games are increasingly becoming important tools for enhancing cognitive and physical health among older adults. …”
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THE EFFECT OF PBL INTEGRATED WITH PHET VIRTUAL LABORATORY AND SELF-EFFICACY ON STUDENTS’ SCIENCE PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS by Indah Lastari Siregar, Aan Hendrayana, Lukman Nulhakim

“…For this reason, this study aims to examine the effectiveness of the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model integrated with the PhET virtual laboratory and the role of self-efficacy in improving students' problem-solving skills on energy material. …”
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Virtual test bench for computer-aided design of drum dryers based on kinetic laws of the drying process by V. V. Tkach, A. A. Shevtsov

“…A diagram of the synchronized operation of the moving elements of the installation under conditions of operational reconfiguration of its design in accordance with changes in the kinetic curves has been drawn up.Conclusion. The presented virtual test stand adequately and with high accuracy allows simulating the process of drying materials in a drum dryer; allows you to test the operation of a drum dryer at the development stage, conduct experiments with the highest possible accuracy, select the optimal drying modes for various materials with minimal energy consumption.…”
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Virtual Hydrological Laboratories: Developing the Next Generation of Conceptual Models to Support Decision Making Under Change by Mark Thyer, Hoshin Gupta, Seth Westra, David McInerney, Holger R. Maier, Dmitri Kavetski, Anthony Jakeman, Barry Croke, Craig Simmons, Daniel Partington, Margaret Shanafield, Christina Tague

“…This strategy includes using appropriately selected physically resolved models as “Virtual Hydrological Laboratories” to test and refine the simpler models' ability to predict future hydrological changes. …”
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Patient-centered insights into virtual reality rehabilitation for stroke: a systematic review and qualitative meta-synthesis by Kun Ding, Yan Ma, Lingling Zhang, Yufang Gu, Huixuan Pan, Zhi-E Gu, Hengzhu Zhang

“…Abstract Background Virtual reality rehabilitation (VRR) is an emerging technology that offers new possibilities for stroke recovery. …”
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Sacroiliac joint fusion guided by intraoperatively superimposed virtual surgical planning using simulated fluoroscopic images by Steven Lankheet, Nick Kampkuiper, Jorm Nellensteijn, Edsko Hekman, Gabriëlle Tuijthof, Femke Schröder, Maaike Koenrades

“…It involves placing implants through the SI joint under fluoroscopic guidance, requiring precise implant positioning to avoid nerve injury. Preoperative virtual surgical planning (VSP) aids in optimal positioning, but replicating it accurately in the operating room is challenging. …”
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Enhancing heritage fruition through 3D virtual models and augmented reality: an application to Roman artefacts by Francesco Gherardini, Mattia Santachiara, Francesco Leali

“…To overcome these limitations, we propose an integrated approach based on 3D virtual models and Augmented Reality (AR) to enhance the fruition of artefacts, improving their visualization, analysis and personal/shared knowledge, also by overcoming space and time constraints. …”
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Electric camera sensor vs. virtual reality archery: Which is more effective for improving archery accuracy? by Yudik Prasetyo, Betrix Teofa Perkasa Wibafied Billy Yachsie, Heru Prasetyo, Mohd Izwan bin Shahril

“… Background: The integration of technology into archery training has gained attention, yet limited studies have compared the effectiveness of electric camera sensors and virtual reality (VR) systems in enhancing archery accuracy. …”
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Using Virtual Reality to Enhance Surgical Skills and Engagement in Orthopedic Education: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Ting Li, Jingxin Yan, Xin Gao, Hangyu Liu, Jin Li, Yuanting Shang, Xiaoyu Tang

“… Abstract BackgroundCurrently, virtual reality (VR) simulators are of increasing interest for surgical training, but there is no systematic review exploring the advantages and disadvantages of VR in orthopedic education. …”
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