3D spheroid-microvasculature-on-a-chip for tumor-endothelium mechanobiology interplay by Zhang, Yingqi, Jiang, Fengtao, Zhao, Charles Yunduo, Cho, Ann-Na, Fang, Guocheng, Cox, Charles D., Zreiqat, Hala, Lu, Zu Fu, Lu, Hongxu, Ju, Arnold Lining

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Loss of caveolin-1 impairs light flicker-induced neurovascular coupling at the optic nerve head by Loo, Jing Hong, Lee, Ying Shi, Woon, Chang Yi, Yong, Victor H. K., Tan, Bingyao, Schmetterer, Leopold, Chong, Rachel S.

“…However, there was no significant difference in RGC density between Cav-1 KO and wild type mice. These findings highlight the role of Cav-1 in regulating neurovascular coupling and IOP and suggest that the loss of Cav-1 may predispose to vascular dysfunction and decreased RGC signaling in the absence of structural loss. …”
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An effective vortex detection approach for velocity vector field by Ho, Shen-Shyang.

“…The vortex detection algorithm allows one to find the exact vortex center efficiently if it is in the vector field. …”
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Demolition after decline: Understanding and explaining demolition patterns in US and German shrinking cities by Gao, Shuqi, Jansen, Hendrik, Ryan, Brent D.

“…This study analyzes demolition patterns in two mid-sized, isolated shrinking cities, the U.S. city of Flint and the German city of Dessau, between 2002 and 2016. …”
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Effectiveness and user experience of nose and throat swabbing techniques for SARS-CoV-2 detection: results from the UK COVID-19 National Testing Programme by Futschik, ME, Kulasegaran-Shylini, R, Blandford, E, Harper, S, Chapman, D, Turek, E, Agrawal, S, Phillips, V, Fordham, H, Chan, L, Kidd, M, Dodgson, A, Klapper, PE, Sudhanva, M, Vipond, R, Hopkins, S, Peto, T, Tunkel, S, Fowler, T

“…Our intent is to present and summarize our findings about the application of alternative swabbing approaches during the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK. …”

Energy transfer in the spatial evolution of double-wave-group focusing by Zhou, B, Ding, K, Xiao, Y, Wang, L, Tang, T

“…These discoveries broaden our comprehension of the nonlinear characteristics inherent in the interaction between the swell and wind-sea waves.</p>…”

Induction of z-conformation in ribosomal RNA by Z-DNA binding domain Zα of the human double-stranded RNA deaminase I (ADAR1) by Zhao, Jing

“…ZαADAR1 mut also has the ability to interact with DNA and RNA, but with significantly lower affinity comparing to its wild type. ZαADAR1 mut also lacks the ability to induce Z-conformation in DNA and RNA. …”
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Pharmacological PPARβ/δ activation upregulates VLDLR in hepatocytes by Zarei, Mohammad, Barroso, Emma, Palomer, Xavier, Escolà-Gil, Joan Carles, Cedó, Lidia, Wahli, Walter, Vázquez-Carrera, Manuel

“…Finally, treatment with another PPARβ/δ agonist increased VLDLR levels in the liver of wild-type mice, but not PPARβ/δ-deficient mice, confirming the regulation of hepatic VLDLR by this nuclear receptor. …”
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The relation between particle number concentration and high frequency sound level of traffic noise by Kim, Sung Min, Hong, Joo Young, Jeon, Jin Yong

“…Especially correlation between LAeq and PNC size range from 0.3 - 1.0 μm shows positive relationship with percentile noise indicators. The findings of this study suggest that information of the particle distribution with the noise can be used as important indicators to predict air and noise pollution of urban areas.…”
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Bio-based lubricant with additives: Tribological performances in hydrodynamic journal bearing by Norazman, Amanda, Paiman, Zulhanafi, Samion, Syahrullail, Afiq, Muhammad Noor, Muhammad Yazid, Witri, Rasep, Zuraidah

“…Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate the performance of bio-based lubricants (BBL), namely, palm mid-olein (PMO) enriched with an antioxidant agent, tertiary-butylhydroquinone (TBHQ) and a viscosity improver, ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA), in journal bearing (JB) applications. …”

Are all renewable energy sources the same? a comparative analysis of public perceptions and preferences for renewable energy types in Southeast Asian cities by del Barrio Alvarez, Daniel, Wang, Nan, Sugiyama, Masahiro, Numata, Masako, Thuy, Truong Dang, Abd Aziz, Azlina, Palanca-Tan, Rosalina, Ze Ya, Aung, Yusuf, Ariel Anshory, Abd. Ghani, Awang Noor, Castillo, Gem, Siyaranamual, Martin Daniel

“…This is despite the fact that many of these issues are closely interlinked with and would be exacerbated by climate change. Furthermore, the findings suggest that solar energy is the most preferred renewable source across all urban areas surveyed. …”
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Location Selection for Beekeeping in Optimizing Honey Production using Linear Programming Model (S/O 14038) by Abdul Rahman, Syariza, Benjamin, Aida Mauziah, Omar, Mohd Faizal

“…The location suitability analysis found that all the identified stingless bee farms support the findings in the MCDM phase and some are considered efficient in their honey production. …”
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Assessment of climatic influences on net primary productivity along elevation gradients in temperate ecoregions by Mehmood, Kaleem, Ahmad Anees, Shoaib, Rehman, Akhtar, Rehman, Nazir Ur, Muhammad, Sultan, Shahzad, Fahad, Liu, Qijing, Alharbi, Sulaiman Ali, Alfarraj, Saleh, Ansari, Mohammad Javed, Khan, Waseem Razzaq

“…Significant elevation-dependent variations were observed, especially in mid-elevation zones (401 to 1600 meters), where NPP increased at a rate of 0.174 g C m-2 a-1 per meter (R² = 0.808, p < 0.01). …”
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Long wavelength quantum cascade laser and gas sensing application by Li, Yishun

“…As a conclusion, based on our findings in the elements that are essential for laser performance, we discussed recent development tendency in this field and assess the further direction of the quantum cascade laser design. …”
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Strategies of colour and lighting design in the cinematography of Christopher Doyle by Peh, Colin Jin Wei

“…In particular, the merit of this research is its scholarly attention on an individual artist, Christopher Doyle, by examining his role and aesthetics on the role of colour, lighting, and camera in film narratives in determining the overall look of the film. The main findings will show the relationships between colour and space, colour and character motion, colour and mood throughout Christopher Doyle’s consistent visual style and his wide variety of works over the past twenty-five years. …”
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Follow the Tulip, researching into the textile manufacturer Henry Nathan by Pierce, Gina

“…The use of the textile archive as a means for exploring industrial and social history is less established, and this research demonstrates how the tangible evidence can be a tool for an in depth study of a particular manufacturer in the mid-twentieth century. In following up the trail provided by a small number of fabric samples in the Parker Knoll archive (Special Collections, 2018) new findings have been discovered, that have an impact on a national historic collection. …”
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Numerical investigations of detonation reinitiation and failure modes from Mach reflection by Zhang, S, Lai, S, Tang, S, Yang, L, Qi, F, Fang, X

“…By arranging the obstacle at the mid-height of the channel, detonation waves go through the process of propagation-overdriven-diffraction and the repeatable Mach reflection of the incident shocks can be captured at the trailing edge of the obstacle. …”

Leveraging gamification to enhance persuasive behaviour and streamline online product returns: an approach grounded in multiple case studies by Panda, Debadrita, Raut, Sachin Kumar, Rana, Sudhir, Shamsudin, Mad Nasir

“…Customers and delivery partners prioritize return processes, policies and rewards, emphasizing efficiency. Meanwhile, mid- and strategic-level employees are optimistic about return process enhancements. …”
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PPARβ/δ prevents endoplasmic reticulum stress-associated inflammation and insulin resistance in skeletal muscle cells through an AMPK-dependent mechanism by Salvadó, Laia, Barroso, Emma, Gómez-Foix, Anna Maria, Palomer, Xavier, Michalik, Liliane, Wahli, Walter, Vázquez-Carrera, Manuel

“…Conclusions/interpretation Overall, these findings indicate that PPARβ/δ prevents ER stress, inflammation and insulin resistance in skeletal muscle cells by activating AMPK.…”
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Fluid to composite structure interaction by Tan, Melvyn Han Xiang.

“…This was followed by the wind tunnel test which was used to obtain wing deflection due to lift acting on it. …”
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