On the hole accelerator for III-nitride light-emitting diodes by Zhang, Zi-Hui, Zhang, Yonghui, Bi, Wengang, Geng, Chong, Xu, Shu, Demir, Hilmi Volkan, Sun, Xiao Wei

“…In this work, we systematically conduct parametric studies revealing the sensitivity of the hole injection on the hole accelerator (a hole accelerator is made of the polarization mismatched p-electron blocking layer (EBL)/p-GaN/p-AlxGa1−xN heterojunction) with different designs, including the AlN composition in the p-AlxGa1−xN layer, and the thickness for the p-GaN layer and the p-AlxGa1−xN layer. According to our findings, the energy that the holes obtain does not monotonically increase as the AlN incorporation in the p-AlxGa1−xN layer increases. …”
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ANRIL promoter DNA methylation : a perinatal marker for later adiposity by Lillycrop, Karen, Murray, Robert, Cheong, Clara, Teh, Ai Ling, Clarke-Harris, Rebecca, Barton, Sheila, Costello, Paula, Garratt, Emma, Cook, Eloise, Titcombe, Philip, Shunmuganathan, Bhuvaneshwari, Liew, Samantha J., Chua, Yong-Cai, Lin, Xinyi, Wu, Yonghui, Burdge, Graham C., Cooper, Cyrus, Inskip, Hazel M., Karnani, Neerja, Hopkins, James C., Childs, Caroline E., Chavez, Carolina Paras, Calder, Philip C., Yap, Fabian, Lee, Yung Seng, Chong, Yap Seng, Melton, Philip E., Beilin, Lawrie, Huang, Rae-Chi, Gluckman, Peter D., Harvey, Nick, Hanson, Mark A., Holbrook, Joanna D., Godfrey, Keith M.

“…Furthermore, CpG methylation enhanced binding to an Estrogen Response Element within the ANRIL promoter. Our findings demonstrate that perinatal methylation at loci relevant to gene function may be a robust marker of later adiposity, providing substantial support for epigenetic processes in mediating long-term consequences of early life environment on human health.…”
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Argon-plasma-controlled optical reset in the SiO2/Cu filamentary resistive memory stack by Kawashima, T., Yew, K. S., Kyuno, K., Zhou, Yu, Ang, Diing Shenp, Zhang, H. Z.

“…These vacancies in turn adsorb water molecules, which act as counter anions (OH-) promoting the migration of Cu cations into the oxide and forming a more complete Cu filament that is less responsive to light. The finding points to the prospect of a control over the optical resistance reset effect by a simple surface treatment step.…”
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Coating graphene paper with 2D-assembly of electrocatalytic nanoparticles : a modular approach toward high-performance flexible electrodes by Xiao, Fei, Song, Jibin, Gao, Hongcai, Zan, Xiaoli, Xu, Rong, Duan, Hongwei

“…We have shown that the 2D array of gold nanoparticles at oil–water interfaces can be transferred on freestanding graphene oxide paper, leading to a monolayer of densely packed gold nanoparticles of uniform sizes loaded on graphene oxide paper. One major finding is that the postassembly electrochemical reduction of graphene oxide paper restores the ordered structure and electron-transport properties of graphene, and gives rise to robust and biocompatible freestanding electrodes with outstanding electrocatalytic activities, which have been manifested by the sensitive and selective detection of two model analytes: glucose and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) secreted by live cells. …”
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Cutting edge : synchronization of IRF1, JunB, and C/EBP activities during TLR3-TLR7 cross-talk orchestrates timely cytokine synergy in the proinflammatory response by Yong, Wai Khang, Sze, Newman Siu Kwan, Tan, Nguan Soon, Liu, Qian, Zhu, Yong, Ding, Jeak Ling

“…MyD88 pathway activation suppresses TRIF-induced IRF1 in a delayed manner, controlling the magnitude and timing of cytokine expression. Our findings provide novel mechanisms of cooperation of different TLR pathways to achieve optimal immune responses, with the potential for immunomodulatory strategies.…”
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Phantom validation of Monte Carlo modeling for noncontact depth sensitive fluorescence measurements in an epithelial tissue model by Ong, Yi Hong, Zhu, Caigang, Liu, Quan

“…The results indicate excellent agreement between the experimental and simulation results in the trends of fluorescence intensity and depth sensitivity. The findings of this study and the development of the Monte Carlo method for noncontact setups provide useful insight and assistance in the planning and optimization of optical designs for depth sensitive fluorescence measurements.…”
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Artificial Intelligence as an enabler of quick and effective production repurposing manufacturing: an exploratory review and future research propositions by Naz, Farheen, Kumar, Anil, Agrawal, Rohit, Garza-Reyes, Jose Arturo, Majumdar, Abhijit, Chokshi, Hemakshi

“…In addition, to study the research trends in the field of AI in RM, a bibliometric analysis was undertaken using the R-package. The findings of the study showed that there is a vast scope for research in this area as the yearly global production of articles in this field is limited. …”
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Comparative analysis of malware detection response times across Android versions: an emphasis on the "Hoverwatch" application by Ndukwe, Chiemela, Homayounvala, Elaheh, Kazemian, Hassan, Araujo, Istteffanny Isloure

“…We used a known malicious app, "Hoverwatch," for this experiment. Our findings reveal notable disparities in detection times, emphasizing the need for constant advancements in defence systems and in a number of test cases the need for improvements in real-time detection capabilities. …”
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Residential load demand side management optimization under time of use tariffs and emergency demand response program / An integrated price- and incentive-based demand response prog... by Talebi, Hossein, Kazemi, Aliyeh, Shakouri G, Hamed, Kocaman, Ayse Selin, Caldwell, Nigel

“…The proposed methodology and findings contribute to research on the residential load demand side management based upon the simultaneous use of price- and incentive-based programs.…”
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Two-stage anaerobic digestion using protein-rich synthetic wastewater inoculated with anaerobic sludge by Syed Sabeer Ali, Sharifah Nazura, Omar, Rozita, Che Man, Hasfalina, Mohamad Idris, Aida Isma, Tajuddin, Hairul Anuar, Mahat, Siti Baizura, Abdullah, Luqman Chuah

“…The foaming tendency, scum production, biogas production, protein, and chemical oxygen demand (COD) removal, total volatile fatty acid (TVFA) concentration, and ammoniacal nitrogen (AN) concentration were measured to comprehend the findings. The results show no foaming and scum in the digester; however, sludge residue was present at high protein concentrations. …”
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Low genetic diversity of vector-borne haemoparasites in dogs and their ticks revealed local and long-range transmission in Peninsular Malaysia by Sipin, Quincie, Mustaffa-Kamal, Farina, Watanabe, Malaika, Megat Abdul Rani, Puteri Azaziah, Abdul Aziz, Nor Azlina

“…No regional separation was detected, but similar haplotypes from different regions were observed. These findings contribute to the epidemiology of vector-borne haemoparasites in dogs in Malaysia.…”
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Detection and seroprevalence of Q fever infection in dairy goats in Besut district, Malaysia by Ahmad, Khairunnisa, Nik Mustaffa, Nik Danial Asyraf, Azmi, Nur Syafiqa, Zainal Ariffin, Siti Mariam, Ghazali, Mohd Faizal, Ibrahim, Noor Syaheera

“…Gender analysis showed that males had a higher positive rate (p < 0.05) of Q fever compared to females. Conclusion: These findings strongly indicate the presence of Coxiella burnetii in the dairy goat population and highlight the importance of implementing biosecurity measures and control strategies to prevent further transmission of this disease. …”
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Islamic donations-based crowdfunding platforms in Malaysia: an evaluation of regulatory and shariah issues by Mat Radzi, Rafisah, Muhamed, Nurul Aini, Kamaruddin, Muhammad Iqmal Hisham, Wan Mohamad Nazarie, Wan Nur Faznie, Kamarubahrin, Aimi Fadzirul

“…Drawing from the conceptual framework of Islamic economics and qualitative data collection through semi-structured with six representatives of the Islamic donation-crowdfunding platforms, this study concludes that the issues associated with Malaysian regulations regimes and Shariah issues revolve around the donation-based crowdfunding platforms business model should be considered when devising a Shariah framework for donation-crowdfunding schemes. The findings will help policymakers to formulate and put in place the appropriate regulatory framework to facilitate Islamic donation-based crowdfunding practice.…”
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Measuring spatial ability: analysis of spatial ability test for Gulf State students using item response theory by Ajmi, Mohammed Al, Mustakim, Siti Salina, Roslan, Samsilah, Almehrizi, Rashid

“…With a marginal reliability coefficient of 0.86, the scale demonstrated strong stability. These findings indicate that the test items align with established measurement principles, supporting the spatial ability test as a valid and reliable assessment tool for measuring spatial abilities in the Gulf region. …”
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A methodology to evaluate the effectiveness of designers’ cognitive process when using multi-user virtual reality by Azizo, Adlin Shaflina, Ali, Kherun Nita, A.Iahad, Noorminshah, Mohd., Norhazren Izatie, Mat Dzahir, Mohd. Azwarie, Abdul Rahiman, Nafisah

“…Finally, multi-user VR’s effectiveness will be identified by comparing the findings from both quantitative and qualitative methods.…”
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Human perception towards fire safety awareness in Malaysia public hospital. by Senin, Zamri, Mohamad Yatim, Yahya, Zolkefly, Siti Asmah, Mahpot, Noor Laila, Md Isa @ Mansor, M.Ruhaifi

“…This study adapted quantitative methodology by using a random survey as an instrument which involved 285 respondents representing 6 selected hospitals in Malaysia. The findings found that there was no significant between the relation of awareness and knowledge with age, education, and occupation in identifying the level of awareness and knowledge in fire safety in hospitals. …”
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Exposure to Pb-halide perovskite nanoparticles can deliver bioavailable Pb but does not alter endogenous gut microbiota in zebrafish by Patsiou, Danae, del Rio-Cubilledo, Cristina, Catarino, Ana Isabel, Summers, Stephen, Afiq Mohd Fahmi, Boyle, David, Fernandes, Teresa F., Henry, Theodore B.

“…Exposure to Pb-halide perovskite NPs led to absorption of Pb likely from release of Pb ions rather than absorption of NPs. …”
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Poisson discretizations of Wiener functionals and Malliavin operators with Wasserstein estimates by Privault, Nicolas, Yam, Phillip S. C., Zhang, Zheng

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A bilayer swellable drug-eluting stent for the treatment of fibrosis-induced ureteral stricture recurrence by Lim, Wei Shan

“…These observations were likely due to the high equilibrium water content hence promoting the drug release. …”
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Differences in the effectiveness of individual-level smoking cessation interventions by socioeconomic status by Theodoulou, A, Fanshawe, TR, Leavens, E, Theodoulou, E, Wu, AD, Heath, L, Stewart, C, Nollen, N, Ahluwalia, JS, Butler, AR, Hajizadeh, A, Thomas, J, Lindson, N, Hartmann-Boyce, J

“…<p><b>Background</b></p> People from lower socioeconomic groups are more likely to smoke and less likely to succeed in achieving abstinence, making tobacco smoking a leading driver of health inequalities. …”