High-density lipoprotein function is modulated by the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein in a lipid-type dependent manner by Correa, Yubexi, Del Giudice, Rita, Waldie, Sarah, Thépaut, Michel, Micciula, Samantha, Gerelli, Yuri, Moulin, Martine, Delaunay, Clara, Fieschi, Franck, Pichler, Harald, Haertlein, Michael, Forsyth, V. Trevor, Le Brun, Anton, Moir, Michael, Russell, Robert A., Darwish, Tamim, Brinck, Jonas, Wodaje, Tigist, Jansen, Martin, Martín, César, Roosen-Runge, Felix, Cárdenas, Marité

“…It is known that the SARS-CoV-2 spike (S) protein binds the HDL particle, probably depleting it of lipids and altering HDL function. Based on neutron reflectometry (NR) and the ability of HDL to efflux cholesterol from macrophages, we confirm these observations and further identify the preference of the S protein for specific lipids and the consequent effects on HDL function on lipid exchange ability. …”
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Thermally induced phase separation PVDF membrane fabricated by using NaCl coagulation bath: relation of membrane surface morphology and permeation performance by Chen, Ningyuan, Zhao, Jie, Shi, Lei, Goto, Atsushi, Wang, Rong

“…Nevertheless, many methods not only altered the outer surface but also impacted the overall membrane structure, resulting in a trade-off between permeability and mechanical properties. …”
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Information retrieval and multimodal sentiment analysis for climate change by Duong, Cuc Thi Kim

“…The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has affirmed that human activities persist in elevating the global mean temperature, altering extreme weather patterns like heatwaves, droughts, tropical cyclones, and heavy rainfall. …”
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Investigation of phenylpropanoid sucrose esters as antidiabetic compounds by Wong, Kathy Pooi Wen

“…Additionally, selected PSEs were tested for anti-oxidant activity, stability, permeation through the gut, and cytotoxicity. Gathering from the in-vitro tests, the caffeoyl substituent seemed to be most effective substituent in inhibiting alpha glucosidase since all the di-caffeoyl PSEs exhibited inhibitory activities against alpha glucosidase. …”
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Task allocation and scheduling for distributed job execution by Guan, Yitong

“…Data analytic jobs usually require large volumes of data inputs that are available at geographically distributed locations. Gathering all the data at a central location for processing would not only place heavy traffic burdens on the underlying networks but also slow down the job execution. …”
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Effective image synthesis for effective deep neural network training by Cui, Kaiwen

“…State-of-the-art deep neural networks (DNNs) necessitate a significant number of images to achieve accurate and robust models. However, gathering a large amount of images remains the prevailing approach, which proves expensive, time-consuming, and challenging to scale across different tasks and domains. …”
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Conductive materials stimulated direct interspecies electron transfer and application in anaerobic digestion by Yan, Wangwang

“…The results indicated CM promoted organic degradation via promoting sludge conductivity, acting as electron conduit for interspecies electron transfer, enriching electron shuttles within EPS, and altering microbial community. However, the negative effects of CNT on high ammonia inhibited AD system also alerted that CM may disturb the energy transfer system and worsen inhibition on anaerobic microorganisms. …”
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Modeling perception errors in autonomous vehicles and their impact on behavior by Piazzoni, Andrea

“…PEMs are directly integrated into the simulation pipeline and simulate a perception output by altering the ground truth, i.e., adding errors. I demonstrate their usefulness by both using hand-crafted PEMs, to inject controlled error, and data-driven PEMs, to test an actual sensing and perception system of an AV. …”
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System design and development of human-robot interaction control scheme for assistive robotic Arm extender by Yang, Sibo

“…We hypothesize that the ARAE will enable patients to initiate and perform ADL tasks independently, improving muscular effects and abnormal postures, without altering the smoothness of motion. To achieve the stated objectives and hypotheses, this study first developed a robotic system, including both the mechanical and software components, to assist human upper limb movement in 3D space. …”
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Synthesis of densely functionalized pyrroles from unprotected carbohydrates by Xia, Mengxin

“…The selectivity of the reaction is easily controlled by altering the order in which substrates are added. Different kinds of sugars, primary amines, and oxoacetonitriles all reacted easily demonstrating a wide substrate scope. …”
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Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality : 13th International Conference, VAMR 2021, Held as Part of the 23rd HCI International Conference, HCII 2021, Virtual Event, July 24-29, 2021,... by VAMR (Conference) (13th : 2021 : Online), organiser 643257, Chen, Jessie Y. C., editor 643261, Fragomeni, Gino, editor 643262, International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction (23rd : 2021 : Online) issuing body 642922

Strategies to modulate Amorphous Oxide Semiconductor properties for low temperature transparent transistors by Kulkarni, Mohit Rameshchandra

“…The above-mentioned techniques targeted the control of semiconductor conductance, thus altering the working mode of thin-film transistor from depletion-mode to enhancement mode and vice versa. …”
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Antimicrobial activity, phytochemical and toxicity analyses of salam [Syzygium polyanthum (Wight) Walp.] leaf extract and its application in food by Ramli, Suzita

“…Cell constituents release analysis and observation by using scanning electron microscope showed altering in cell wall linearity, cells ruptured and leakaged of the cytoplasm. …”
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Effects of condensed tannin fractions from Leucaena leucocephala (LAM.) De wit hybrid on methane mitigation, rumen fermentation and diversity of methanogens, protozoa and bacteria... by Mookiah, Saminathan

“…In conclusion, CTs of different MWs have varying ability to bind proteins and decreased ruminal CH4 production by altering the populations and diversities of rumen methanogens and protozoa, and the effects were more pronounced for CTs with higher-MWs. …”
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21W.784 Becoming Digital: Writing About Media Change, Fall 2005 by Evens, Aden

“…The computer and related technologies have invaded our daily lives, have changed the way we communicate, do business, gather information, entertain ourselves. Even technology once considered distinctly "modern" - photography, the telephone, movies, television - has been altered or replaced by faster and more dynamic media that allow more manipulation and control by the individual. …”
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Fire resistance of engineered cementitious composite by Ng, Wee Feng

“…Upon observation, it is gathered that HSECC is prone to shrinkage and surface cracking after exposure to temperature above 400°C. …”
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Exploring the Composition of Europa with the Upcoming Europa Clipper Mission by Becker, T. M., Zolotov, M. Y., Gudipati, M. S., Soderblom, J. M., McGrath, M. A., Henderson, B. L., Hedman, M. M., Choukroun, M., Clark, R. N., Chivers, C., Wolfenbarger, N. S., Glein, C. R., Castillo-Rogez, J. C., Mousis, O., Scanlan, K. M., Diniega, S., Seelos, F. P., Goode, W., Postberg, F., Grima, C., Hsu, H.-W., Roth, L., Trumbo, S. K., Miller, K. E., Chan, K., Paranicas, C., Brooks, S. M., Soderlund, K. M., McKinnon, W. B., Hibbitts, C. A., Smith, H. T., Molyneux, P. M., Gladstone, G. R., Cable, M. L., Ulibarri, Z. E., Teolis, B. D., Horanyi, M., Jia, X., Leonard, E. J., Hand, K. P., Vance, S. D., Howell, S. M., Quick, L. C., Mishra, I., Rymer, A. M., Briois, C., Blaney, D. L., Raut, U., Waite, J. H., Retherford, K. D., Shock, E., Withers, P., Westlake, J. H., Jun, I., Mandt, K. E., Buratti, B. J., Korth, H., Pappalardo, R. T.

“…Clues on the interior composition of Europa will be gathered through these assessments, especially in regions that may expose subsurface materials, including compelling geologic landforms or locations indicative of recent or current activity such as potential plumes. …”
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Short-Term Shoreline Evolution Mapping by using UAV by Siddig, Mohammad lkhmal, Kaamin, Masiri, Daucla, Mohd Effendi, Mokhtar, Mardiha, Sabri, Muhamad Syamil, Ariffinm, Effi Helmy

“…According to the results, Pantai Punggur is undergoing erosion, as evidenced by the alterations in the shoreline that were apparent in less than a year.…”
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Production protocols in the current practice of instilling traditional values in Malay kuih by Kamaruzaman, Mohd Yusof, Ab. Karim, Shahrim, Che Ishak, Farah Adibah, Arshad, Mohd Mursyid

“…The change in methods and techniques in producing traditional food has altered the traditional values of the delicacies. …”
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Impact of the ballast water management convention on the maritime industry (technical impact) by Yeo, Kai Teng

“…The introduction of any international shipping convention would cause certain shipping practices to be altered and consequently, the maritime industry would be impacted in one way or another. …”
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