Synergy of compress strain and antioxidant of platinum-copper for enhanced the oxygen reduction performance by Zhang, Jun, Liang, Pingjuan, Xu, Xinlan, Wang, Rong, Liu, Shuyue, Wang, Chunyuan, Liu, Boyu, Luo, Laizheng, Jin, Meng, Liu, Huan, Yi, Huan, Lu, Shi-Yu

“…Moreover, the Pt0.38Cu0.62/N-HCS follows the desired four-electron transfer mechanism throughout the ORR process, thereby displaying a high selectivity for direct reduction of O2 to H2O. …”
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Identifying software vulnerabilities via code representation learning by Wu, Bozhi

“…Specifically, E-SPI is introduced for security patch identification in commits, while SnapVuln enhances vulnerability detection in source code through dedicated slicing algorithms and a sophisticated GGNN with attention mechanisms. Additionally, the thesis introduces VulnSynth, an interpretable learning-based approach utilizing a domain-specific language based on LLVM IR and program synthesis techniques. …”
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Hadoop on data analytics by Gee, Denny Jee King.

“…The outstanding words were then sorted by their auto-correlated coefficient using Hadoop Partition Sorting mechanism, and we introduced a percentile selection on the number of words for event detection. …”
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Integration of multiple ultra-capacitor banks in DC microgrid part I by Ahamad Fareed

“…Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) mechanism is implemented on the alternative energy source chosen, to achieve maximum output power. …”
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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

“…Combining these different approaches in a multimodal analysis could yield significant advances in understanding the neurocognitive mechanisms of play, and provide the basis for developing biologically grounded play models. …”
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Crystallographic Correlations with Anisotropic Oxide Ion Conduction in Aluminum-Doped Neodymium Silicate Apatite Electrolytes by An, Tao, Baikie, Tom, Wei, Fengxia, Pramana, Stevin S., Schreyer, Martin K., Piltz, Ross O., Shin, J. Felix, Wei, Jun, Slater, Peter R., White, Timothy John

“…To better understand the oxide ion conduction mechanism of rare earth silicate apatites as intermediate temperature electrolytes for solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC), the effect of lower valent metal doping on the performance of Nd(28+x)/3AlxSi6-xO26 (0 ≤ x ≤ 2) single crystals has been examined. …”
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Comparison of diabetic and non-diabetic human leukocytic responses to different capsule types of klebsiella pneumoniae responsible for causing pyogenic liver abscess by Lee, I. Russel, Sng, Ethel, Lee, Kok-Onn, Molton, James S., Chan, Monica, Kalimuddin, Shirin, Izharuddin, Ezlyn, Lye, David C., Archuleta, Sophia, Gan, Yunn-Hwen

“…The major risk factor for Klebsiella liver abscess (KLA) is type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM), but the immunological mechanisms involved in the increased susceptibility are poorly defined. …”
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Geobarrier system for use in underground structure by Leong, Eng Choon, Zhai, Qian, Tan, Sze Tiong, Wang, Chien Looi, Lim, Vincent Han, Kew, Jernice Huiling, Seow, Wei Kiong, Wong, Johnny Liang Heng, Rahardjo, Harianto, Satyanaga, Alfrendo, Gofar, Nurly, Mohamed, Haneena

“…Tropical residual soils are known to be complex and their behavior does not follow the classical saturated soil mechanics because these soils are often unsaturated in nature. …”
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Luteolin escape mutants of dengue virus map to prM and NS2B and reveal viral plasticity during maturation by Vasudevan, Subhash G., Peng, Minhua, Swarbrick, Crystall Marie Dawn, Chan, Kitti Wing-Ki, Luo, Dahai, Zhang, Wei, Lai, Xiaoping, Li, Geng

“…In order to further explore the mechanism of inhibition we isolated resistant mutants by continuous passaging of DENV2 in the presence of increasing concentrations of luteolin. …”
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Goblet cell differentiation in colorectal cancer by Abdullayeva, G

“…Therefore, investigating the regulatory mechanisms associated with goblet cell differentiation is important for a better understanding of CRC and finding new approaches to its prevention and treatment.…”

Identifying factors mediating the carnivore richness-productivity relationship across a precipitation-driven ecotone by Sultaire, S, Millspaugh, J, Montgomery, R

“…<p><strong>Aim:</strong> Primary productivity is an important mechanism influencing the species richness of animal taxa such as mammals. …”

A novel human stem cell platform for probing adrenoceptor signaling in iPSC derived cardiomyocytes including those with an adult atrial phenotype by Ahmad, F

“…</p> <p>With the aim of identifying key signaling mechanisms in directing cell fate, our new protocol allowed differentiation of human myocytes with an atrial phenotype and adult characteristics that show functional adrenoceptor signaling pathways and are suitable for investigation of drug effects.…”

Overcoming immunosenescence: strategies to modulate DNA damage and senescence in immune cells and fibroblasts by Kell, L

“…These data support the notion that mTOR inhibition is a genoprotective strategy and provide a mechanism for its gero- and immunoprotective effects in older people.…”

Statistical methods and analyses in autoimmune diseases by Inshaw, J

“…</p> <p>Ongoing and future research aims to go from maps, to mechanisms, to medicines.</p>…”

Role of posttranslational modifications of histone proteins in epigenetics by Raj, R

“…Preferential binding of FACT to GlcNAcylated nucleosomes provides a molecular mechanism for FACT-driven transcriptional control.</p> <p>In the third chapter, the physical effect of O-GlcNAcylation on the nucleosome structure is described. …”

Prussian Blue analogue materials for magnetic and energy storage applications by Schart, M

“…Furthermore, the results provide a deeper understanding of the PBA formation mechanism and the boundaries of the employed synthetic approach. …”

Planetary health-informed health systems change: a circumpolar-based multi-methods approach by Redvers, N

“…Using content analysis to identify the different domains, I described six overarching categories including, as examples: key structural components for environmentally sustainable health systems; climate resilient and sustainable technologies and infrastructure; and evaluation and accountability mechanisms. By triangulating data across these studies, I identified common elements, including an implicit focus and understanding that some level of the status quo (i.e., Nature disconnection) is still being perpetuated within research and discourse around planetary health-related health systems change.…”

BRCA1 regulation of breast cancer cell motility by Hernandez Nuñez, ZE

“…<p>Breast cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related mortality globally, generating a need for a deeper understanding of the molecular mechanisms driving its progression. The protein product of BRCA1, a crucial tumour suppressor gene, has emerged as a pivotal player in various cellular processes, including control of cell migration by its ubiquitin ligase activity. …”

Wolbachia-mosquito interactions and engineered female-specific lethality for Aedes-arbovirus control by Molloy, JC

“…</p> <p>Overall, this thesis contributes to understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying two distinct genetic control strategies in <em>Aedes</em> mosquitoes. …”

Niemann-Pick type c disease: pathogenesis and therapy by Colaco, A

“…Additionally, taking advantage of the convergent disease mechanisms I have examined treatments (losartan/Crysmeb) that take advantage of the similarities and differences between these two disorders paving the way for potential clinical studies in the future.…”