Linking dual mode of action of host defense antimicrobial peptide thanatin: structures, lipopolysaccharide and LptAm binding of designed analogs by Sinha, Sheetal, Dhanabal, Vidhya Bharathi, Sperandeo, Paola, Polissi, Alessandra, Bhattacharjya, Surajit

“…The atomic resolution structure of thanatin M21F in LPS micelle reveals four stranded -sheet structure in a dimeric topology whereby the sidechain of aromatic residues Y10, F21 sustained mutual packing at the interface. …”
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Understanding single-protein fouling in micro- and ultrafiltration systems via machine-learning-based models by Tanudjaja, Henry Jonathan, Ng, Angie Qi Qi, Chew, Jia Wei

“…Membrane pore size is the most dominant influence on fouling followed by transmembrane pressure (TMP), while membrane configuration (i.e., flat-sheet, hollow fiber, or tubular) is the least dominant. …”
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Holocene relative sea-level histories of tropical islands by Tan, Fangyi

“…Predictions of the spatial patterns of RSL change to deeply uncertain, but potentially catastrophic ice-sheet melt rely on glacial isostatic adjustment (GIA) models that are calibrated to Holocene RSL data. …”
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Mechanical properties of additively manufactured kraft paper lattices and paper-epoxy interpenetrating phase composites for polymer foam replacement by Lim, Guo Yao, Kuek, Ryan Jian Xing, Teo, Javen, Seetoh, Ian Peiyuan, Lai, Chang Quan

“…Closed-cell plate lattices, open-cell truss lattices, honeycombs and epoxy-paper interpenetrating phase composites (IPC) were fabricated using a sheet lamination technique. The microstructures of both paper and IPC samples were examined using scanning electron microscopy and gas pycnometry. …”
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Geotechnical and micro-structural behaviour of chemically stabilized tropical residual soil by Latifi, Nima

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The utilization of chitin and chitosan as green modifiers in nanocomposite membrane for water treatment by Mamah, Stanley Chinedu, Goh, Pei Sean, Ng, Be Cheer, Abdullah, Mohamad Sohaimi, Ismail, Ahmad Fauzi, Samavati, Zahra, Ahmad, Nor Akalili, Raji, Yusuf Olabode

“…Contaminants in water bodies degrade the water's quality and render it unsuitable for human consumption. When weighed against the environmental consequences associated with petroleum-derived polymers, biopolymers exhibit notable advantages over petroleum-based polymers in terms of cost-effectiveness and eco-friendliness. …”

Self-healing materials for flexible electronic devices by Tiwari, Naveen

“…However, the continuous exposure of these devices is always subjected to higher mechanical stress, wear and tear when compared to conventional electronics. Hence the ability to recover and repair upon damage is a necessity and not a luxury for flexible electronic devices. …”
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Synthesis and characterization of reduced graphene oxide-based composites by Wu, Shixin

“…By varying the solution volume in the spin-coating process, the film thickness can be adjusted and hence the film transmittance and sheet resistance can be controlled. Second, Cu/rGO nanostructured composites have been synthesized through the electrochemical deposition method. …”
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Give your money and lose your friend : the roles of social exclusion and money anthropomorphism in charitable giving by Kho, Mandon Jin Cheng

“…Social exclusion can trigger compensatory behaviors when social needs are threatened. Compensatory behaviors may include prosocial behaviors, such as charitable giving, as a way to reconnect socially with other people. …”
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Ethylene vinyl acetate co-polymer degradation by environmental microbes by Wong, Bryan Jun Long

“…Carbonyl index (CI) calculation obtain from FTIR spectra revealed a reduction in CI levels in the EVA sheets after 40days of degradation. ATR-FTIR measurements also captured biofilm formations by R.ruber when biodegrading the EVA sheets. …”
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The effects of Ad disliking on purchase intention. by Ong, Rachel Cuiting., Chia, Gin Pei Ling., Tan, Shi Hui.

“…Ad disliking was hypothesized to lead to lower purchase intentions than when ads are liked. In addition, it was also hypothesized to have greater effects on purchase intentions when consumers have low need for cognition, when they are under low-involvement conditions and when they are not brand-loyal.…”
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Temporal variability in host availability alters the outcome of competition between two parasitoid species by Wang, H, Liu, T, Sun, S, Lewis, OT, Xi, X

“…</li> <li>To investigate this, we allowed two parasitoid species,&nbsp;<em>Trichopria drosophilae</em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>Pachycrepoideus vindemiae</em>, to exploit&nbsp;<em>Drosophila</em>&nbsp;host pupae under different temporal variability treatments, either on their own or simultaneously.</li> <li>When tested individually (in the absence of interspecific competition), both parasitoid species had lower fitness when hosts were exposed for a short duration at high density than when exposed for a long duration at low density. …”

A discourse analysis looking at the way counselling psychologists discuss and address issues of race with individuals from black Asian and minority ethnicities by Madre de Deus de Sousa, Filipe Alexandre

“…Background: Current literature reports the prejudiced experiences Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) clients and supervisees have when talking about culture, racial discrimination and race when engaging with professionals in therapeutic dyads. …”
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Phase transitions by an abundant protein in the anammox extracellular matrix mediate cell-to-cell aggregation and biofilm formation by Seviour, Thomas, Wong, Lan Li, Lu, Yang, Mugunthan, Sudarsan, Yang, Qiaohui, Chanda Segaran, Uma Shankari, Bessarab, Irina, Liebl, David, Williams, Rohan B. H., Law, Yingyu, Kjelleberg, Staffan

“…The isolated protein was stained positively by the β-sheet-specific stain thioflavin T, along with cell surface- and matrix-associated regions of the biofilm. …”
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Cryogelation of human hair keratins by Chua, Huei Min

“…Microarchitecture analysis revealed that FT cycling rendered a change from sheet-like lamellae in FT0 sponges to interconnected polygonal pores in freeze-thawed sponges. …”
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Evaluating Adaptive Layer Freezing through Hyperparameter Optimization for Enhanced Fine-Tuning Performance of Language Models by Figueroa, Reinaldo

“…Generalization is crucial when deploying models that perform a sensitive tasks in a real world environment, as it dictates how well it performs on unseen data. …”
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XYZ translation by Au, Chong Weng

“…I remembered the time where I first watched an animated cartoon when I was a kid, I was so fascinated by the moving pictures and actions even when I do not understand the story. …”
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Mental contrasting changes the meaning of reality by Kappes, A, Wendt, M, Reinelt, T, Oettingen, G

“…Mental contrasting of a desired future with the present reality strengthens goal pursuit when expectations of success are high, and weakens goal pursuit when expectations of success are low. …”

The roles of source expertise and message completeness in the evaluation of an online health discussion board. by Thanomwong Poorisat.

“…However, when the message was less complete, their perceptions of credibility were influenced more by existing knowledge. …”
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Wear behaviour of NiTi shape memory alloys by Yan, Lina

“…Further decrease was noticed when the temperature approached the Af. When tested above the Af, the coefficient of friction decreased more significantly under higher loads. …”
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