Adsorption of hyaluronic acid on solid supports: Role of pH and surface chemistry in thin film self-assembly by Choi, Jae-Hyeok, Kim, Seong-Oh, Linardy, Eric, Dreaden, Erik C., Zhdanov, Vladimir P., Hammond, Paula T., Cho, Nam-Joon

“…The observed specifics of the kinetics of HA adsorption, including a short initial linear phase and subsequent long non-linear phase, were described by using a mean-field kinetic model taking HA diffusion limitations and reconfiguration in the adsorbed state into account. The findings extend the physicochemical background of design strategies for improving the use of passive HA adsorption for surface modification applications.…”
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p27 is regulated independently of Skp2 in the absence of Cdk2 by Kaldis, Philipp, Kotoshiba, Shuhei, Gopinathan, Lakshmi, Pfeiffenberger, Elisabeth, Rahim, Anisa, Vardy, Leah Karen Anne, Nakayama, Keiko, Nakayama, Keiichi I.

“…Ablation of other ubiquitin ligases for p27 such as KPC1, DDB1, and Pirh2 did not restore stability of p27 in Cdk2−/−Skp2−/− MEFs. Our findings point towards novel and alternate pathways for p27 regulation.…”
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Virus-specific T lymphocytes home to the skin during natural dengue infection by Rivino, Laura, Kumaran, Emmanuelle A., Thein, Tun-Linn, Too, Chien Tei, Gan, Victor Chih Hao, Hanson, Brendon J., Wilder-Smith, Annelies, Bertoletti, Antonio, Gascoigne, Nicholas R. J., Lye, David Chien, Leo, Yee Sin, Akbar, Arne N., Kemeny, David M., MacAry, Paul A.

“…The juxtaposition of dengue-specific T cells with virus-permissive cell types at sites of possible dengue exposure represents a previously uncharacterized form of immune surveillance for this virus. These findings suggest that vaccination strategies may need to induce dengue-specific T cells with similar homing properties to provide durable protection against dengue viruses.…”
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High expression of MnSOD promotes survival of circulating breast cancer cells and increases their resistance to doxorubicin by Fu, Afu, Ma, Shijun, Wei, Na, Tan, Blanche Xiao Xuan, Tan, Ern Yu, Luo, Kathy Qian

“…Specific siRNA-mediated MnSOD knockdown reversed all three phenotypes. Our findings therefore suggest that MnSOD plays an important integrative role in supporting cancer cell survival in circulation, metastasis, and doxorubicin resistance. …”
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Robust design of LCL filters for single-current-loop-controlled grid-connected power converters with unit PCC voltage feedforward by Li, Xiaoqiang, Fang, Jingyang, Tang, Yi, Wu, Xiaojie

“…Moreover, another interesting finding is that the feedforward control can help maintain a high current control bandwidth under grid impedance variation. …”
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Geometric shapes effect of in-duct perforated orifices on aeroacoustics damping performances at low Helmholtz and Strouhal number by Zhao, Dan, Ji, Chenzhen, Wang, Bing

“…The measured minimum reflection coefficient Rmin occurs at Ma ≈ 0.024. This experimental finding is consistent with the quasi-steady prediction.…”
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“A wound that has been festering since 2007”: The Burma/Myanmar naming controversy and the problem of rarely challenged assumptions on Wikipedia by Luyt, Brendan

“…Design/methodology/approach: The author’s approach to the study of the Wikipedia talk pages devoted to the Burma/Myanmar naming controversy is qualitative in nature and explores the debate over sources through textual analysis. Findings: Editors brought to their work a number of underlying assumptions including the primacy of the nation-state and the nature of a “true” encyclopedia. …”
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Enhanced indirect ferromagnetic p-d exchange coupling of Mn in oxygen rich ZnO:Mn nanoparticles synthesized by wet chemical method by Ilyas, Usman, Rawat, Rajdeep Singh, Tan, T. L., Lee, P., Chen, R., Sun, Handong, Fengji, Li., Zhang, Sam

“…This paper investigates the ferromagnetism in ZnO:Mn powders and presents our findings about the role played by the doping concentration and the structural defects towards the ferromagnetic signal. …”
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Socio-demographic characteristics and clinical profile of suicide attempters attending the Emergency Department at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Oman: a retrospective study by Al Khatri, Mahmood, Al Huseini, Salim, Almaqbali, Mandhar, Cucchi, Angie, Al-Saadi, Alkhatib, Al Farsi, Abdulmunim, Jose, Sachin, Al-Sibani, Nasser, Al-Adawi, Samir

“…Although in its infancy, the present research’s findings could lay the groundwork for preventative interventions and programs.…”
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User acceptance of 2D embryology animation: early embryogenesis made easy by Yin, Chin Hui, Jaysri, Faris Hazreen, Wan Mohamed Zuri, Wan Nur Syaziyah, Nasharuddin, Nurul Amelina, Mohd Nor, Nurul Huda, Sa'at, Azmah, Hod, Rafidah, Mohd Nazan, Ahmad Iqmer Nashriq, Mohamad Asri, Siti Fadziyah, Abas, Razif

“…Limitations included the small sample size and focus on a specific embryonic stage, urging further studies with broader participant pools and diverse educational stages for improved generalizability. Conclusion: Our findings underscore the significance of multimedia in medical education and advocate for further refinement of such approaches to foster inclusive and effective learning environments.…”
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Factors associated with depression, anxiety, and satisfaction with life among Malaysian parental caregivers of adolescent psychiatric patients: a cross-sectional study by Cham, Choy Qing, Ibrahim, Norhayati, Kalaman, Clarisse Roswini, Ho, Meng Chuan, Visvalingam, Uma, Ahmad Shahabuddin, Farah, Abd Rahman, Fairuz Nazri, Halim, Mohd Radzi Tarmizi A., Harbajan Singh, Manveen Kaur, Azhar, Fatin Liyana, Yahya, Amira Najiha, Roslan, Samsilah, Siau, Ching Sin

“…Participants answered questionnaires measuring financial strain, caregiver burden, relationship quality, belief in mental illness, perceived COVID-19 stress, satisfaction with health services, depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms and life satisfaction. Findings revealed that relationship quality among spouses, COVID-19 stress and caregiver burden were significantly correlated with anxiety symptoms, depressive symptoms and satisfaction with life. …”
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Newborn screening for severe combined immunodeficiency in Malaysia: current status, challenges and progress by Chang, Wai Leng, Mohd Noh, Lokman, Abdul Latiff, Amir Hamzah, Woo, Kent Chee Keen, Ismail, Intan Hakimah, Abd Hamid, Intan Juliana, Siniah, Sangeetha, Zainal Abidin, Mohd Azri, Sham, Marina, Mat Ripen, Adiratna, Baharin, Mohd Farid, Abdul Wahab, Asrul, Zainudeen, Zarina Thasneem, Hashim, Ilie Fadzilah, Wong, Yee Ming, Ahmad Shawaludin, Mohamad Qazreen, Ali, Adli

“…All 13 invited experts participated in this study, indicating complete participation from the entire Malaysian immunology fraternity (consisting of eight clinical immunologists and five immunopathologists). Key findings: Several initiatives are ongoing to establish SCID NBS in Malaysia. …”
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Spent coffee grounds enhanced compressive strength of cement mortar: An optimization study by Yee, Jia Jun, Khong, Sheh Ching, Tee, Kong Fah, Jolius, Gimbun, Chin, Siew Choo

“…In recent years, sustainable materials have begun finding their way into cement mortar, with SCG being one. …”
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Seaweed processing: Efficiency, kinetics, and quality attributes under solar drying by Khan, Nida, Sudhakar, Kumarasamy, Rizalman, Mamat

“…Economic analysis revealed an estimated annual profit of USD 2270, indicating the economic viability of the proposed system. The findings suggest that the PV-integrated solar dryer offers a promising alternative to traditional drying methods, providing enhanced efficiency and economic benefits for seaweed farmers.…”
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Biodegradable plastics from marine biomass: A solution to marine plastic pollution by Khan, Nida, Sudhakar, Kumarasamy, Rizalman, Mamat

“…A soil burial test for biodegradability confirmed a 40 % reduction in weight over 21 days, indicating a reasonable degradation rate. These findings suggest that seaweed holds promise as an alternative raw material for bioplastic production, contributing to more sustainable materials and reducing reliance on non-biodegradable plastics.…”
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Rejuvenating organic soil behavior with crushed waste concrete: experimental and mineralogical investigations by Almsedeen, Ayah, Mohd Fakhrurrazi, Ishak, Nurmunira, Muhammad, Siddiqua, Sumi, Muhammad Nizam, Zakaria

“…This study demonstrates the potential of crushed waste concrete as an effective agent for organic soil stabilization, offering a sustainable approach for repurposing solid waste and mitigating soil-related challenges in urban regions. The findings suggest promising prospects for further exploration and application of this eco-friendly technique in civil engineering and construction practices, contributing to waste reduction and environmental preservation.…”
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Mapping the doctoral students’ experiences: A customer journey analysis by Puteri Fadzline, Muhamad Tamyez, Norhana, Mohd Aripin, Muhammad Ashraf, Fauzi, Senthil, Kumar

“…Two independent researchers used triple coding and thematic analysis to unpack the experiences grounded by the perspective of the self-regulation model of a behaviour feedback loop. The findings suggest two pre-journey themes: supervisor selection and personal concerns, and three during-journey themes, namely, research complexity, administrative hurdles, and personal and social support struggles. …”
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Experimental study on a hybrid battery thermal management system combining oscillating heat pipe and liquid cooling by Hongkun, Lu, Muhamad, Mat Noor, Kadirgama, Kumaran

“…When graphene nanofluid was used as the coolant in hybrid BTMS, the battery pack’s average temperature (Tb) dropped from 52.2°C to 47.9°C, with RBTMS andΔTmax decreasing by 20.1% and 32.7%, respectively. These findings underscore the hybrid BTMS’s suitability for high heat load applications, offering a promising solution for electric vehicle thermal management.…”
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Coggle to boost collaborative learning: A prewriting strategy for writing Malaysia university english test by Mohammad Musab, Azmat Ali, Ahmad Mahfuz, Mohamed Anuar

“…Coggle helps the students plan their writing, adopt a deeper understanding of the writing topics, and promote creativity. The study's findings are hoped to provide insights to the students, teachers, and curriculum designers on integrating Coggle in ESL (English as a Second Language) writing classes. …”
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Nanoconfinement of magnesium hydride in porous scaffolds for hydrogen storage: Kinetics, thermodynamics, and future prospects by Saeid, Mohammed Faraj, Abdulkadir, B. A., Sumaiya, Zainal Abidin, Herma Dina, Setiabudi

“…Finally, future research directions that could lead to high storage capacity at ambient conditions based on nanoconfined MgH2 were explained. Based on the study findings, the most promising scaffolds are carbon-based materials due to their high surface area, tunable pore structures, lightweight nature, and excellent thermal and chemical stability. …”
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