Facile fabrication and characterization of multi-type carbon-doped TiO2 for visible light-activated photocatalytic mineralization of gaseous toluene by Zhang, Li, Tse, Man Siu, Tan, Ooi Kiang, Wang, Yu Xi, Han, Mandi

“…Raman, FTIR and XPS measurements revealed the presence of graphite-like carbon and the coexistence of substitutional and interstitial carbon in the TiO2 lattice. …”
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Ball with hair: modular functionalization of highly stable G-quadruplex DNA nano-scaffolds through N2-guanine modification by Lech, Christopher Jacques, Phan, Anh Tuân

“…Various chemistries including small modifications (N2-methyl-guanine), bulky aromatic modifications (N2-benzyl-guanine), and long chain-like modifications (N2-6-amino-hexyl-guanine) are tested and are found to be generally compatible with G-quadruplex formation. …”
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Myristoylation restricts orientation of the GRASP domain on membranes and promotes membrane tethering by Heinrich, Frank, Nanda, Hirsh, Goh, Haw Zan, Bachert, Collin, Lösche, Mathias, Linstedt, Adam D.

“…The mammalian Golgi reassembly stacking protein (GRASP) proteins are Golgi-localized homotypic membrane tethers that organize Golgi stacks into a long, contiguous ribbon-like structure. It is unknown how GRASPs undergo trans pairing given that cis interactions between the proteins in the plane of the membrane are intrinsically favored. …”
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Quantitative evaluation of stone fragments in extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy using a time reversal operator by Wang, Jen-Chieh, Zhou, Yufeng

“…The time reversal operator (TRO) method has the ability to detect point-like scatterers, and the number of non-zero eigenvalues of TRO is equal to that of the scatterers. …”
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Structural and functional characterisation of chikungunya virus replication complex dynamics by Tan, Yaw Bia

“…Through mosquito bites, the infected victims develop Chikungunya Fever (CHIKF) associated with symptoms like acute fever and painful polyarthritis. Unfortunately, there are no current effective antiviral drugs and vaccine treatments against CHIKV and many other +ssRNA viruses due to the inadequacy of biological information of its replication complex (RC) formations and the process of viral replications. …”
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Two types of new three-dimensional d–f heterometallic coordination polymers based on 2-(pyridin-3-yl)-1H Imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylate and oxalate ligands : syntheses, structures, lu... by Cai, Song-Liang, Zheng, Sheng-Run, Wen, Zhen-Zhen, Fan, Jun, Wang, Ning, Zhang, Wei-Guang

“…Complexes 1–5 are isostructural, exhibiting three-dimensional (3D) heterometallic networks with pcu topology based on the linkages of two-dimensional (2D) lanthanide–oxalate layers and pillar-like M(HPyIDC)2 (M = Fe, Co) subunits. Complexes 6–9 are also isomorphous and display another type of 3D heterometallic coordination framework built through the connections of 2D lanthanide–oxalate layers and one-dimensional (1D) Ag2(PyIDC)2 chains. …”
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Exploring the regulation of myofilament function in the heart using experimental and computational approaches by Folkmanaite, M

“…Dysregulation of cAMP-dependent, PKA-mediated phosphorylation of myofilament proteins, such as troponin I (TNI) and myosin binding protein C (MYBPC), contributes to cardiac pathologies like heart failure. Current therapies, such as beta-blockers and phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitors, often lack specificity and have adverse effects. …”

Two-phase immersion cooling for power dense printed circuit board converters by Ristic-Smith, A

“…This is particularly important for applications like on-board chargers in electric vehicles, where compact magnetic components can lead to substantial reduction in volume for transformer isolated DC-DC converters.…”

Addressing inequities in research for early to mid-career women scientists in low- and middle-income countries: “Supporting Women in Science” programme by Das, JK, Raza, M, Padhani, ZA, Hussain, NF, Villar, J, Kennedy, S, Bhutta, ZA

“…Capacity-building initiatives like SWIS are crucial interventions to empower women scientists, foster equitable representation in academia, and create inclusive research environments and the programme acts as a steppingstone for future global leaders.…”

Clinical delineation and immunopathogenesis of autoimmune encephalitis by Varley, J

“…Finally, the underlying immunology in patients with AE secondary to leucinerich glioma inactivated protein-1 (LGI1) and contactin-associated protein-like 2 (CASPR2) antibodies remains unexplored and a likely source of novel, targeted immunotherapies.…”

Association between a selective 5-HT4 receptor agonist and incidence of major depressive disorder: emulated target trial by de Cates, AN, Harmer, CJ, Harrison, PJ, Cowen, PJ, Emmanuel, A, Travis, S, Murphy, SE, Taquet, M

“…Highly selective 5-HT4R agonists, such as prucalopride, have antidepressant-like and procognitive effects in preclinical models, but their clinical effects are not yet established. …”

May measurement month 2022: an analysis of blood pressure screening findings from Sierra Leone by Jalloh, MB, Williams, CEE, Jegede, OG, Malijan, GMB, Naveed, A, Kanu, A, Bah, AK, Jalloh, F, Jalloh, A, Faulkner, MMJ, Agboola, K, Baldeh, M, Russell, JBW, Oladapo, OO

“…Its high prevalence and underdiagnosis, especially in low-resource settings like Sierra Leone, make it a significant public health challenge. …”

Profiling the growth conditions and persistent organic pollutants (POPS) tolerance of Phenoliferia glacialis USM-PSY62 by Ain Nur Afifah Azman, Shazilah Kamaruddin, Quay, Doris Huai Xia, Farah Diba Abu Bakar, Noor Haza Fazlin Hashim, Abdul Munir Abdul Murad, Izwan Bharudin

“…These microorganisms have special adaptations to extreme cold and low-nutrient conditions. Some extremophiles, like psychrophiles can thrive in these harsh environments. …”
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Multi-Objective Multi-Exemplar Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm with Local Awareness by Noori, Mustafa Sabah, Sahbudin, Ratna K.Z., Sali, Aduwati, Hashim, Fazirulhisyam

“…One of these MOO algorithms Multi-Objective Particle Swarm Optimization (MOPSO) extends it to handle problems with multiple objectives simultaneously, but like many swarm-based algorithms, MOPSO can suffer from premature convergence or local optima solutions. …”
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Maximizing the performance of badminton athletes through core strength training: Unlocking their full potential using machine learning (ML) modeling by Ma, Shuzhen, Geok Soh, Kim, Japar, Salimah, Xu, Simao, Zhicheng, Guo

“…A comprehensive literature review was conducted to explore the biomechanical demands of badminton and how core musculature contributes to movements like serving, smashing, and lunging. Studies assessing the effects of core training programs in related racquet sports were also examined. …”
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Fluorescent imaging and bio-cellular uptake assessment of gold-near infrared dye conjugated cockle shell calcium carbonate nanoparticles by Kiranda, H.K., Mahmud, R.B., Mahmood, S.K., Zakaria, Z.A.

“…Biocompatibility of Au-CsCaCO3NPs in cultured human breast carcinoma cells MCF-7 and mouse embryonic fibroblast cells NIH3T3 was evaluated using bioassays like Lactate Dehydrogenase LDH and Reactive Oxygen Species ROS for toxic examination. …”
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Aerodynamic Effects of High-Speed Train Positions During Tunnel Exit Under Crosswind Conditions Using Computational Fluid Dynamics by Rajendran, S, Ishak, I. A, Arafat, M, Mohammad, A. F, Salleh, Z. M, Samiran, N. A, Ja’a, M. N. M, Sulaiman, S

“…Strong crosswinds can cause catastrophic accidents like overturning and derailment in extreme circumstances, therefore the train's capacity to tolerate their impacts is crucial. …”
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Unveiling the facade of blog posts to reveal subjective well-being : an exploratory study. by Ou, Zhiqi., Tan, Justine Yi Ting., Tan, Jessie Zi Xi.

“…With the increased usage of social media over the past few years, online platforms like blogs and micro blogs may offer a valuable source of information with regards to behavioral economics and policy design. …”
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Parallel transmission technologies for imaging the brain and body with 7 tesla MRI by Kent, JL

“…Motion detection can be achieved through various methods, but radiofrequency sensor-based techniques like parallel transmit scattering or pilot tone are of particular interest, primarily due to their low hardware requirements. …”

High-performance thermomagnetic generator controlled by a magnetocaloric switch by Liu, Xianliang, Chen, Haodong, Huang, Jianyi, Qiao, Kaiming, Yu, Ziyuan, Xie, Longlong, Ramanujan, Raju V., Hu, Fengxia, Chu, Ke, Long, Yi, Zhang, Hu

“…Such high performance shows the effectiveness of our topology design of magnetic circuit with magnetocaloric switch.…”
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