A novel eukaryotic RdRP-dependent small RNA pathway represses antiviral immunity by controlling an ERK pathway component in the black-legged tick by Feng, Canran, Torimaru, Kyosuke, Lim, Mandy Yu Theng, Chak, Li-Ling, Shiimori, Masami, Tsuji, Kosuke, Tanaka, Tetsuya, Iida, Junko, Okamura, Katsutomo

“…Small regulatory RNAs (sRNAs) are involved in antiviral defense and gene regulation. Although roles of RNA-dependent RNA Polymerases (RdRPs) in sRNA biology are extensively studied in nematodes, plants and fungi, understanding of RdRP homologs in other animals is still lacking. …”
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Is social capital associated with synchronization in human communication? An analysis of Italian call records and measures of civic engagement by Mamei, Marco, Pancotto, Francesca, De Nadai, Marco, Lepri, Bruno, Vescovi, Michele, Zambonelli, Franco, Pentland, Alex

“…Hence, the proposed approach can provide timely, effective analysis at a limited cost over a large territory.…”
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TCR affinity biases Th cell differentiation by regulating CD25, Eef1e1, and Gbp2 by Kotov, Dmitri I., Mitchell, Jason S., Pengo, Thomas, Ruedl, Christiane, Way, Sing Sing, Langlois, Ryan A., Fife, Brian T., Jenkins, Marc K.

“…The affinity of the TCR interaction with p:MHCII plays a role in Th differentiation by mechanisms that are not completely understood. …”
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Population transcriptomics of human malaria parasites reveals the mechanism of artemisinin resistance by Mok, S., Ashley, E. A., Ferreira, P. E., Zhu, L., Lin, Z., Yeo, T., Chotivanich, K., Imwong, M., Pukrittayakamee, S., Dhorda, M., Nguon, C., Lim, P., Amaratunga, C., Suon, S., Hien, T. T., Htut, Y., Faiz, M. A., Onyamboko, M. A., Mayxay, M., Newton, P. N., Tripura, R., Woodrow, C. J., Miotto, O., Kwiatkowski, D. P., Nosten, F., Day, N. P. J., Preiser, P. R., White, N. J., Dondorp, A. M., Fairhurst, R. M., Bozdech, Z.

“…The expression profiles of UPR-related genes also associate with the geographical origin of parasite isolates, further suggesting their role in emerging artemisinin resistance in the Greater Mekong Subregion.…”
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Identification and functional analysis of Git3 G protein-coupled receptors in Ganoderma boninense PER71 by Khairunnisa Hanisah Mohd Daud, Mohd Faizal Abu Bakar, Izwan Bharudin, Shazilah Kamaruddin, Huai, Doris Xia Quay, Farah Diba Abu Bakar, Abdul Munir Abdul Murad

“…G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are integral components of eukaryotic heterotrimeric G proteins, playing crucial roles in detecting extracellular signals and initiating the activity of signaling proteins within cells to activate cellular responses to these signals. …”
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Is social capital associated with synchronization in human communication? An analysis of Italian call records and measures of civic engagement by Mamei, Marco, Pancotto, Francesca, De Nadai, Marco, Lepri, Bruno, Vescovi, Michele, Zambonelli, Franco, Pentland, Alex

“…Hence, the proposed approach can provide timely, effective analysis at a limited cost over a large territory.…”
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Terahertz radiation by Wong, Yun Ming

“…While the world is rapidly progressing towards a digital era, it is not surprising that wireless communication is playing an increasingly significant role in the society. At the current growth rate of the data traffic volume, the fifth-generation system is expected to reach its limit in 10 years, hence necessitating the introduction of the sixth-generation (6G) system. …”
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Investigation of ionic-conductive biodegradable electrolyte for organic electrochemical transistors by Tan, Keng Soon

“…Transistors, as fundamental components in electronic circuits, play a crucial role in advancing this area. However, conventional transistors, which predominantly depend on rigid silicon substrates, are unsuitable for flexible and biocompatible applications. …”
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Developing a novel approach to map signals required for GalNAcT2 relocation. by Tan, Wei Ling.

“…Since GALA pathway activation alters surface glycosylation, it might play a role in cancer progression by facilitating metastasis. …”
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The insignificant characters and the grand narrative : a study of multiple implications of the insignificant characters. by Li, Shifang.

“…Hence, analyzing insignificant characters does not just restrict to insignificant events, it can be another way round.…”
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Recurrent correlation associative memories by Teo, Mei Ping

“…In actuality external factors play an important role in the time-variant dataset, changing its pattern. …”
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The Relationship between Technological Capability and Manufacturing Performance by Ahmad, Nurazwa, Mad Lazim, Halim, Shamsuddin, Alina, Wahab, Eta, Abu Seman, Noor Aslinda

“…Technological capability plays an important role in achieving competitive advantages. It also increases performance of firms, industries, and as well as for the countries. …”
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Development of advanced nanotechnology process for sensing materials by Tan, Ooi Kiang.

“…Nanostructured tin oxide plays a prominent role in gas sensing where it has been reported to enhance the sensitivity and the response time of the gas sensors. …”
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Deep machine learning based scene understanding by Wo, Benjamin Shun Xian

“…One major field within the umbrella of Artificial Intelligence is Computer Vision, as it plays a crucial role in many applications such as self-driving transport, character recognition and facial recognition. …”
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A high-performance vernier permanent-magnet machine for aerospace application by Malaiyan Karthikeyan Srihariharan

“…Electrically powered actuators play an important role in the electrification of the aviation sector. …”
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Ultra-low voltage SRAM for IoT applications by Cai, Yanru

“…Throughout this evolution, SRAM has played a pivotal role in providing fast and reliable cache memory for buffering the data and facilitating real-time edge computation. …”
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Investigating the significance of disguises : disguise as a double-edged sword- the act of concealing and revealing in Eliza Haywood’s Fantomina by Syafiqah Zaini

“…This induces readers to take on an observant role in their act of reading for its upfront approach. …”
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Determining the motivational factors for participation in team sports in Nanyang Technological University Students by Chang, Han Yun

“…However, motivation also plays an important role in team sport participation (Perlman Dana, 2014). …”
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An integrated nine-switch power conditioner for power quality enhancement and voltage sag mitigation by Zhang, Lei, Loh, Poh Chiang, Gao, Feng

“…With an appropriately designed control scheme then incorporated, the nine-switch converter is shown to favorably raise the overall power quality in experiment, hence justifying its role as a power conditioner at a reduced semiconductor cost.…”
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Circular value creation through environmental entrepreneurship initiatives: a case-based exploration by Mohapatra, Subhalaxmi, Roy, Subhadip, Upadhyay, Arvind, Kumar, Anil

“…Subsequently, this leads to value creation at multiple levels such as the economy, business and society. Hence, the findings support the circular economy concept and its role in the creation of value at the small business level. …”
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