From classical to consistent query answering under existential rules by Lukasiewicz, T, Martinez, MV, Pieris, A, Simari, GI

“…The computational complexity of consistent query answering under the main DLs is rather well understood; however, little is known about existential rules. …”

Comprehensive characterization and kinetic analysis of coconut shell thermal degradation: Energy potential evaluated via the Coats-Redfern method by Monir, Minhaj Uddin, Muntasir Shovon, Shaik, Akash, Faysal Ahamed, Habib, Md Ahosan, Techato, Kuaanan, Azrina, Abd Aziz, Chowdhury, Shahariar, Eka Prasetya, Tofan Agung

“…In this study, the thermo-kinetics of coconut shells were examined through thermogravimetric analysis from 30 °C to 1000 °C at 5 °C/min under N2. Advanced analytical tools assessed the elemental, microstructural, and morphological attributes of the samples. …”
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Integration of an Aptamer-Based Signal-On Probe and a Paper-Based Origami Preconcentrator for Small Molecule Biomarkers Detection by Lee, Na E., Hong, Ji H., Lee, Seungmin, Yoo, Yong K., Kim, Kang H., Park, Jeong S., Kim, Cheonjung, Yoon, Junghyo, Yoon, Dae S., Lee, Jeong H.

“…By integrating cortisol-selective aptamer-based probes and POP, we accurately diagnosed cortisol levels within 30 min of signal probe incubation, followed by 10 min of preconcentration. …”
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Annotated bacterial chromosomes from frame-shift-corrected long-read metagenomic data by Arumugam, Krithika, Bağcı, Caner, Bessarab, Irina, Beier, Sina, Buchfink, Benjamin, Górska, Anna, Qiu, Guanglei, Huson, Daniel H., Williams, Rohan B. H.

“…Results : We demonstrate that whole bacterial chromosomes can be obtained from an enriched community, by application of MinION sequencing to a sample from an EBPR bioreactor, producing 6 Gb of sequence that assembles into multiple closed bacterial chromosomes. …”
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Glycosylated copper sulfide nanocrystals for targeted photokilling of bacteria in the near‐infrared II window by Hou, Shuai, Mahadevegowda, Surendra Hittanahalli, Mai, Van Cuong, Chan‐Park, Mary Bee Eng, Duan, Hongwei

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In vitro and In vivo photothermal cancer therapeutic effects of gold nanorods modified with mushroom β-glucan by Li, Xiaojie, Zhou, Jiajing, Dong, Xiaonan, Cheng, Wai-Yin, Duan, Hongwei, Cheung, Peter C. K.

“…Intravenous injection of AuNR-Glu nanohybrids followed by irradiation from a NIR-II laser at a safe dose (1.0 W/cm2 for 5 min) in nude mice implanted with HT-29 tumors was effective in significantly reducing the tumor growth, with no obvious harmful side effects, as evidenced by histological analysis of major organs. …”
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Diazoalkane decay kinetics from UVA-active protein labelling molecules : trifluoromethyl phenyl diazirines by Djordjevic, Ivan, Wicaksono, Gautama, Solic, Ivan, Steele, Terry W. J.

“…Diazoalkanewas relatively stable over the evaluation period of 30 min (post-UVA activation) in all compounds except TPD-CH2Br, which exhibits an 11 min half-life.…”
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Novel single-step hydrophobic modification of polymeric hollow fiber membranes containing imide groups : its potential for membrane contactor application by Zhang, Yuan, Wang, Rong, Zhang, Lizhi, Fane, Anthony Gordon

“…As a compromise between the membrane hydrophobicity and mechanical strength, 10–30 min were considered as appropriate modification times for the PAI membranes. …”
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Frailty, multimorbidity and polypharmacy: exploratory analyses of the effects of empagliflozin from the EMPA-KIDNEY trial by Mayne, KM, Sardell, R, Staplin, N, Judge, P, Zhu, D, Sammons, E, Wanner, C, Emberson, J, Preiss, D, Landray, M, Baigent, C, Haynes, R, Herrington, W

“…</p> <br> <p><strong>Methods:</strong> The EMPA-KIDNEY trial randomized 6609 patients with CKD (estimated glomerular filtration rate [eGFR] ≥20<45 mL/min/1.73m2 , or ≥45<90 mL/min/1.73m2 with urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio ≥200 mg/g) to receive either empagliflozin 10 mg daily or matching placebo and followed for two years (median). …”

Evaluation of glutathione S-transferases expression as biomarkers by heavy metals in Geloina expansa from Sepang Besar River, Selangor, Malaysia by Wakid, Sarini Ahmad, Abd Aziz, Nor Azwady Abd, Alias, Zazali, Mustafa, Muskhazli, Syazwan, Wan Mohd, Zulkifli, Syaizwan Zahmir

“…GST enzyme activities were estimated at 0.16 ± 0.01 µmol/min, with a protein content of 1.24 ± 0.04 mg. The specific activity for GST was 0.13 ± 0.01 µmol/ min/mg, calculated as the ratio of enzyme activity to the total protein. …”
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Ultrasound application and its effect on quality attributes of marinated goat meat by Kumar, P., Ahmed, M. A., Hayat, M. N., Abubakar, A. A., Rahman, M. M., Ismail Fitry, M. R., Kaka, U., Sazili, A. Q.

“…Thus, ultrasound-assisted marination for 30 min (T2) was observed to improve the flavour and tenderness of goat meat.…”

A sketch grammar of Singapore Foochow by Thang, Marcus Guo Ping

“…This is a sketch grammar of Foochow, specifically, the variety that is spoken in Singapore. Foochow is an Eastern Min (or East Fujian) language, which is also widely known as a dialect, both in China and in Singapore. …”
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Effects of aggregates' shape properties on the packing structure of porous asphalt mixture (PAM) by utilising designed aggregates by Yoong, Daryl Wen Kiat

“…After implementing a point system method, Gradation C was selected as the recommended PAM gradation to be used in the main study. In the main study, artificially-designed metal aggregates were introduced into the PAM to evaluate the relationship between aggregate shape properties (sphericity) and the packing structure of PAM. …”
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Data analysis of local scour around abutment in compound channel by Zhang, Ruixin

“…In a compound channel, the synergy between the main channel river channel and floodplain channel is a vital feature leading to the momentum exchange. …”
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A data mining method to extract traffic network for maritime transport management by Liu, Zhao, Gao, Hairuo, Zhang, Mingyang, Yan, Ran, Liu, Jingxian

“…The main routes, together with the navigation channels, compose the maritime traffic network. …”
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Development of a real time 3D surgical scene for natural orifice endoscopic surgery by Ang, Stella Rui Yee

“…Intra-operative module (tracking system) would be the author’s main focus of the report. CT scans would be the referencing images. …”
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Developing strategies to retain organizational insurers using a clustering technique: evidence from the insurance industry by Kambiz, Shahroodi, Avakh Darestani, Soroush, Samaneh, Soltani, Adeleh, Eisazadeh Saravani

“…Formulating strategies to maintain policyholders is one of the main challenges for most insurance companies in Iran. …”
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Experiences of geophagy during pregnancy among African migrant women in London: implications for public health interventions by Madziva, Cathrine, Chinouya, Martha J., Njoroge, Kezia

“…Vomiting, nausea, spitting, appetite challenges, and cravings were cited as the main reasons for clay ingestion during pregnancy. …”
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The closure of Palaeo-Tethys in Eastern Myanmar and Northern Thailand: New insights from zircon U–Pb and Hf isotope data by Gardiner, NJ, Searle, MP, Morley, CK, Whitehouse, MP, Spencer, CJ, Robb, LJ

“…Two of the major granite belts of Southeast Asia are the Main Range and Eastern Province. Together, these are interpreted to represent the magmatic expression of the closure of Palaeo-Tethys during Late Palaeozoic to Early Mesozoic times. …”

Assessment reform in Chile: a contested discursive space by Flórez Petour, M

“…Drawing from these sources, this thesis seeks to answer the following research questions: 1) What are the main systems (with their actors, activities and internal relations) and the main interactions between them involved in assessment reform processes in Chile?…”