Perceptions of a Buruli ulcer controlled human infection model: How, who, and why? by Muhi, S, Schmidt, S, Marshall, JL, O’Brien, DP, Johnson, PDR, McCarthy, JS, Jamrozik, E, Osowicki, J, Stinear, TP

“…Background: Infection with Mycobacterium ulcerans causes slowly progressive skin lesions known as Buruli ulcer (BU). An M. ulcerans controlled human infection model (MuCHIM) is likely to accelerate our understanding of this otherwise neglected disease, and may be an efficient platform for testing vaccines and other interventions. …”

Hybrid nanofluid radiative flow across a permeable convective moving surface with heat generation: numerical and statistical approach by Wahid, Nur Syahirah, Mustafa, Mohd Shafie, Md Arifin, Norihan, Khashi’ie, Najiyah Safwa, Pop, Ioan

“…Optimal conditions for the skin friction coefficient and flow bifurcation delay are identified which demonstrates effective control over fluid dynamics. …”

Al2O3-Cu hybrid nanofluid flow and heat transfer characteristics in the duct with various triangular rib configurations by Togun, Hussein, Homod, Raad Z., Sultan Aljibori, Hakim S., Abed, Azher M., Alias, Hajar, Hussein, Ahmed Kadhim, Biswal, Uddhaba, Al-Thamir, Mohaimen, Mahdi, Jasim M., Mohammed, Hayder I., Ahmadi, Goodarz

“…Key findings include: (1) the 60° rib configuration produced the highest local heat transfer coefficient, with the maximum occurring at the rib centers. (2) Increasing nanofluid concentration and Reynolds number enhanced heat transfer but reduced skin friction. (3) The optimal performance was achieved with 2 vol.% Al2O3–Cu at Re = 60,000. (4) Velocity contours revealed larger recirculation zones for 60° ribs compared to 45° and 90° configurations. (5) Turbulent kinetic energy was highest for 60° ribs, contributing to enhanced thermal performance. …”

女性媒介形象建构与话语权赋权 ——《脱口秀大会》系列为例 = Female discourse power and construction of female image —— Rock&Roast stand-up comedy series... by 郭跃男, Guo, Yuenan

“…Traditional forms Chinese comedy, represented by comic strips (xiao pin) and sketches (xiang sheng), has been produced by and for the gaze of male, both in terms of its historical development and the content. …”
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High-speed and high-photocurrent InP-based uni-traveling-carrier photodiode by Meng, Qianqian

“…Compared to conventional PIN-PD, UTC-PD has a unique mode of operation where only faster electrons serve as the active carriers, which can reduce the space charge effect and lead to much higher current, and higher speed operations. …”
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Evaluation of antioxidant and anti-tyrosinase activities of surfactant and alcohol extracted Combretum Indicum leaves by Thanaseelan, Tanesha, D. Nurul, Hidayu, Nurul, Sahirah, Rajaletchumy, Veloo Kutty

“…Combretum Indicum (CI), which contains numerous bioactive compounds, has been used in traditional medicine for a variety of reasons, including the treatment of skin conditions. This study investigates the antioxidant and anti-tyrosinase activities of CI leaves extracted using different surfactants (Triton X-100 and Vitamin E TPGS) at concentrations of 1%, 2%, and 3%, as well as various alcohol solvents (acetone, methanol, and ethanol) at concentrations of 50%, 70%, and 90%. …”
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Electrospun nanofibers of collagen and chitosan for tissue engineering and drug delivery applications: A review by Ramakrishnan, Praveen, Ramprasath, Ramakrishnan, Jalaludeen, Abdulkadhar Mohamed, R., Jayakumar, Gimbun, Jolius, Balu, Ranganathan, S.B., Mohamed, T.M., Sridhar, Gunasekaran, Sivagaami Sundari, Davoodbasha, MubarakAli, Thajuddin, Nooruddin, Gnanasekaran, Lalitha, Sundaram, Thanigaivel

“…Studies concerning the medical applications of these nanofibers, such as wound healing, skin regeneration, bone tissue engineering, and neural repair, were also reviewed. …”
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Fabrication of bioinspired composite nanofiber membranes with robust superhydrophobicity for direct contact membrane distillation by Fane, Anthony Gordon, Liao, Yuan, Wang, Rong

“…The newly developed membrane consists of a superhydrophobic silica-PVDF composite selective skin formed on a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) porous nanofiber scaffold via electrospinning. …”
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A stretchable and self‐healing energy storage device based on mechanically and electrically restorative liquid‐metal particles and carboxylated polyurethane composites by Park, Sangbaek, Thangavel, Gurunathan, Parida, Kaushik, Li, Shaohui, Lee, Pooi See

“…Stretchable and self-healing (SH) energy storage devices are indispensable elements in energy-autonomous electronic skin. However, the current collectors are not self-healable nor intrinsically stretchable, they mostly rely on strain-accommodating structures that require complex processing, are often limited in stretchability, and suffer from low device packing density and fragility. …”
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Laser-induced reduced-graphene-oxide micro-optics patterned by femtosecond laser direct writing by Low, Mun Ji, Lee, Hyub, Lim, Joel Chin Huat, Suchand Sandeep, Chandramathi Sukumaran, Murukeshan, Vadakke Matham, Kim, Seung-Woo, Kim, Young-Jin

“…This fabrication technique provides wide design flexibility to various planar LIRGO micro-optics for microfluidics, lab-on-a-chip, skin-attachable biomedical imaging, and micro photonic devices.…”
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Development of an ultra-stretchable double-network hydrogel for flexible strain sensors by Li, Huijun, Zheng, Han, Tan, Yu Jun, Tor, Shu Beng, Zhou, Kun

“…The prepared DN hydrogel demonstrates a remarkable stretchability with a break strain up to 3174.3%, a high strain sensitivity with a gauge factor of 0.83 under the strain of 1000%, and a good 3D printability which guarantee its various potential applications in flexible strain sensors for human motion detection, electronic skin, and soft robots.…”
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Comment on Balsamo et al.: Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome with simultaneous hyperplastic polyposis of the gastrointestinal tract: case report and review of the literature by van de Beek, Irma, van Steensel, Maurice A. M., Houweling, Arjan C.

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Double-microcrack coupling stretchable neural electrode for electrophysiological communication by Yang, Dan, Tian, Gongwei, Liang, Cuiyuan, Yang, Zixu, Zhao, Qinyi, Chen, Jianhui, Ma, Cong, Jiang, Ying, An, Na, Liu, Yan, Qi, Dianpeng

“…Developing neural electrodes with high stretchability and stable conductivity is a promising method to explore applications of them in biological medicine and electronic skin. However, considering the poor mechanical stretchability of typical conductive materials, maintaining the connection of electrode conductive paths under high stretching is still a challenge. …”
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Removal of noxious environmental pollutant using photocatalytic membrane reactor by Yeap, Ken Vin.

“…The technique used in this project was able to achieve uniformity on the skin layer, as the band gap remains the same which membrane coated with multiple layers. …”
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Numerical modeling of the impacts of high albedo materials on building energy savings by R.E.W.M.R.K Nisansala Ratnadiwakara

“…The impact of increasing solar reflectance from 0.4 to 0.8 for non insulated reinforced concrete is equivalent to the impact achieved by including 20~22 mm of insulation material with 0.03 W/mK thermal conductivity and it was further verified, increasing solar reflectance in both non-insulated and insulated roofs are more effective in reducing conduction heat gain compared to the double skin roof. The conduction heat gain contribution to the annual energy consumption is reduced in the range of 4 - 4.5 kWh/m2 due to the impact of increasing solar reflectance from 0.4 to 0.8 in a lower floor which has no effect from roof conduction. …”
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Ultrasound-compatible 3D-printed Franz diffusion system for sonophoresis with microbubbles by Chen, Xin, De Grandi, Davide, Zhu, Yonglian, Lutheryn, Gareth, Lane, Majella E., Sil dos Santos, Bruno, Carugo, Dario

“…Sonophoresis is a topical drug delivery approach that utilises ultrasound as a physical stimulus to enhance permeation of active pharmaceutical ingredients through the skin. Only limited research has however been conducted to evaluate the potential of ultrasound-responsive drug carriers, such as gas microbubbles, in sonophoresis. …”
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Molluscum contagiosum and associations with atopic eczema in children: a retrospective longitudinal study in primary care by Olsen, JR, Piguet, V, Gallacher, J, Francis, NA

“…<p><strong>Background</strong> Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a common skin condition in children. Consultation rates and current management in primary care, and how these have changed over time, are poorly described. …”

Gender differences in perceptions of psoriatic arthritis disease impact, management, and physician interactions: results from a global patient survey by Eder, L, Richette, P, Coates, LC, Azevedo, VF, Cappelleri, JC, Johnson, EP, Hoang, M, Moser, J, Kessouri, M

“…Varying perceptions of disease severity between males and females were indicated by differences in symptoms leading to a diagnosis of PsA, and in symptoms reported despite treatment; more females than males reported joint tenderness, skin patches/plaques, and enthesitis. More females than males reported a major/moderate impact of PsA on their physical activity and emotional/mental well-being. …”

Fatty acid profile and thermal behavior of fat-rich edible insect oils compared to commonly consumed animal and plant oils by Chantakun, Kasidate, Petcharat, Tanyamon, Wattanachant, Saowakon, Ab Karim, Muhammad Shahrim, Kaewthong, Pensiri

“…This study compared the physicochemical properties of edible insect oils from silkworm (Bombyx mori) pupa (SP), sago palm weevil (Rhynchophorus ferrugineus) larva (PW), and bamboo caterpillar (Omphisa fuscidentalis; BC) to oils from chicken skin (CK), beef back fat (BF), pork back fat (PF), salmon belly (SB), sea bass belly (BB), coconut (C), and peanut (P). …”
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HCI for Cybersecurity, Privacy and Trust : Third International Conference, HCI-CPT 2021, Held as Part of the 23rd HCI International Conference, HCII 2021, Virtual Event, July 24-29... by HCI for Cybersecurity, Privacy and Trust (Conference) (3rd : 2021 : Online) 643239, Moallem, Abbas, editor 630807