A tandem-locked chemiluminescent probe for imaging of tumor-associated macrophage polarization by Huang, Jingsheng, Xu, Mengke, Cheng, Penghui, Yu, Jie, Wu, Jiayan, Pu, Kanyi

“…Through a combined molecular engineering approach via both atomic alternation and introduction of electron-withdrawing groups, near-infrared (NIR) chemiluminophores are screened out to possess record-long emission (over 800 nm), record-high CL quantum yield (2.7 % einstein/mol), and prolonged half-life (7.7 h). Based on an ideal chemiluminophore, the tandem-locked probe (DPDGN) is developed to only activate CL signal in the presence of both tumour (γ-glutamyl transpeptidase) and M1 macrophage biomarkers (nitric oxide). …”
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Virtual-real-fusion simulation framework for evaluating and optimizing small-spatial-scale placement of cooperative roadside sensing units by Ma, Yang, Zheng, Yubing, Wang, Shuyi, Wong, Yiik Diew, Easa, Said M.

“…However, the joint influence of static and dynamic occlusions in real-life situations remains inadequately considered in optimizing RSUs’ placement. …”
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农作物秸秆污染防治及综合利用的公共政策研究 ：以江苏省淮安市为例 = On the public policies about pollution prevention and utilization of crops straw : taking HuaiAn city as an example... by 王立喜 Wang, Lixi, 王兴龙 Wang, Xinglong, 王江 Wang, Jiang, 王红红 Wang, Honghong, 孙志标 Sun, Zhibiao

“…With the rapid development of China's rural economy, substantial increase in income of farmers, crop stalks as fuel and other necessities of life, the traditional demand declining, a large number of straw were burned or abandoned and then trigger a series of air and water pollution, soil salinity, fire and traffic Accidents and other social, economic and ecological problems, the government care, social concerns, farmers concerned about the hot and difficult. …”
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Near-infrared light for phototherapy : photothermal induced drug release and tumor ablation by Li, Menghuan

“…Polymer chemistry is one of the most important sub-branches of modern chemistry that is closely related to our daily life. It could provide us with products at various sizes with unique physical and chemical properties. …”
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CMOS millimeter-wave transmitter design by Lin, Jiafu

“…As wireless communication is rapidly becoming an indispensable part of our life, the demand for low cost, highly integrated high data rate communication is increasing. …”
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Characterisation of novel electroactive consortia from environmental samples enriched through potentiostatic growth by Doyle, Lucinda Elizabeth

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Finite element analysis of a free-standing concrete sea-wall as alternative to traditional land reclamation by Harris, Raymond

“…To replicate the real-life application of the method, the analysis is carried out using soil parameters derived from seabed offshore of Tuas. …”
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Phosphatidylinositol 4,5-Bisphosphate Is an HCV NS5A Ligand and Mediates Replication of the Viral Genome by Cho, Nam-Joon, Lee, Choongho, Pang, Phillip S., Pham, Edward A., Fram, Benjamin, Nguyen, Khanh, Xiong, Anming, Sklan, Ella H., Elazar, Menashe, Koytak, Elif S., Kersten, Caroline, Kanazawa, Kay K., Frank, Curtis W., Glenn, Jeffrey S.

“…We investigated interactions between PI(4,5)P2 and hepatitis C virus (HCV) nonstructural protein 5A (NS5A) and effects on the viral life cycle. Methods: We used a combination of quartz crystal microbalance, circular dichroism, molecular genetics, and immunofluorescence to study specific binding of PI(4,5)P2 by the HCV NS5A protein. …”
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Toward a neuroscientific understanding of play: a dimensional coding framework for analyzing infant–adult play patterns by Neale, Dave, Clackson, Kaili, Georgieva, Stanimira, Dedetas, Hatice, Scarpate, Melissa, Wass, Sam, Leong, Victoria

“…Play during early life is a ubiquitous activity, and an individual’s propensity for play is positively related to cognitive development and emotional well-being. …”
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Local release of rapamycin by microparticles delays islet rejection within the anterior chamber of the eye by Fan, Yanliang, Zheng, Xiaofeng, Berggren, Per-Olof, Loo, Joachim Say Chye, Yusuf Ali

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The divergent fates of primitive hydrospheric water on Earth and Mars by Wade, Jon, Dyck, Brendan, Palin, Richard M., Moore, James Daniel Paul, Smye, Andrew J.

“…Conversely, relatively buoyant mafic crust and hotter geothermal gradients on Earth reduced the potential for upper-mantle hydration early in its geological history, leading to water being retained close to its surface, and thus creating conditions conducive for the evolution of complex multicellular life.…”
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Performance of epoxy-based self-healing mortar by Ariffin, Nur Farhayu

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To what extent and in what ways do communities of practice facilitate learning in the context of professional development for interpreting students and practitioners? by D'Hayer, Danielle

“…The formal integration of alumni to a horizontal CoP every academic year offers regularity in the life cycle of the community and value creation to all participants. …”
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Young people's understanding of European values: enhancing abilities, supporting participation and voice by Ross, Alistair, Loughran, Tom, Brunold, Andreas, Hartsmar, Nanny, Liljefors Persson, Bodil, Chistolini, Sandra, Dotta, Leanete Thomas, Freires, Thiago, Kõiv, Kristi, Lopes, Juliana Crespo, Pembecioğlu, Nilüfer, Pereira, Fátima, Spinthourakis, Julia Athena

“…It investigates: the knowledge of young people in European countries about civil society, its principles, citizenship, European values and the European Union; and the citizenship experiences and young people’s attitudes to European values and institutions, their willingness to participate in societal life and spread democratic ideas, Europeanism and global responsibility. …”
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Cost of the national malaria control program and cost-effectiveness of indoor residual spraying and insecticide-treated bed net interventions in two districts of Madagascar by Andrianantoandro, VTA, Audibert, M, Kesteman, T, Ravolanjarasoa, L, Randrianarivelojosia, M, Rogier, C

“…On the basis of two results, the CERs of ITN or IRS correspond to the total cost of ITN or IRS divided by the number of people protected or the number of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) averted. A deterministic univariate sensitivity analysis was conducted to assess the robustness of the results with a discount rate of 2.5% (0–5%) (costs and DALYs) and a 95% CI (person protected). …”

Component-based security under partial compromise by Dehnel-Wild, M

“…<p>In our increasingly connected world, daily life depends on the correct and unimpaired operation of the computers controlling our infrastructure. …”

School Management System (SPS): factors affecting school effectiveness by Wan Mahmud, Wan Marfazila, Ab.Jalil, Habibah

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A longitudinal qualitative study on lived experience of oral cancer patients during covid-19 pandemic in khyber pakhtunkhwa Pakistan by Khattak, Maria Ishaq

“…Finally, four major broad level themes were derived at T3: (1) the new normal, (2) the sum of fears, (3) belief in traditional healing practices, and (4) striving towards normalcy in social life. In conclusion, this longitudinal qualitative study provides insight into the complexities of living with oral cancer during the pandemic. …”
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Development, validation and the effects of culturally specific guided imagery and progressive muscle relaxation audio for patients with functional abdominal bloating by Shen, Vincent Tee Wei

“…Significant differences were observed in terms of time effect among the Severity General, Severity in 24 hours, Quality of Life, Health-Promoting Behaviour, and anxiety variables. …”
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Machine learning, IoT and 5G technologies for breast cancer studies: A review by Saroğlu, Havva Elif, Shayea, Ibraheem, Saoud, Bilal, Azmi, Marwan Hadri, El-Saleh, Ayman A., Saad, Sawsan Ali, Mohammad Alnakhli, Mohammad Alnakhli

“…Cancer is a life-threatening ailment characterized by the uncontrolled proliferation of cells. …”
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