High-strength mechanically gradient hydrogels via physical crosslinking for tendon-mimetic tissue repair by He Zhu, Cheng Wang, Yican Yang, Hongwei Ma, Xiaoli Fan, Yang Zhang, Ziyi Dai, Rong Cai, Kai Qian

“…The hydrogels exhibit precisely controlled regional mechanical properties and seamless interface transitions, mimicking the hierarchical structure of native tissue. This approach not only improves healing outcomes compared to conventional methods but also establishes a quantitative standard for rehabilitation training.…”
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Revealing the Power of Minds Online: Validating Instruments for Reflective Thinking, Self-Efficacy, and Self-Regulated Learning by Sapriati Amalia, Sekarwinahyu Mestika, Puspitasari Maya, Amastini Fitria

“…The study validates the instrument’s dependability (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.918) and builds a strong factor structure by means of statistical techniques including factor analysis and partial least squares structural equation modeling, therefore addressing 56% of the variance. …”
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Genome-wide identification and gene expression analysis of the malate dehydrogenase (MDH) gene family in Eucalyptus grandis by Yifan Xing, Yifan Xing, Huiming Xu, Deming Yang, Lichuan Deng, Guolong Li, Guolong Li, Zhixin Zhao, Zhixin Zhao, Zhaohua Lu, Liuyin Ma, Guangyou Li

“…We identified 14 EgMDH genes and conducted phylogenetic, structural, and syntenic analyses to trace their evolutionary origins. …”
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Uptake of fucosylated type I human milk oligosaccharide blocks by Bifidobacterium longum subsp. infantis by Morten Ejby Hansen, Mikiyasu Sakanaka, Mathias Jensen, Hiroka Sakanaka, Michael Jakob Pichler, Shingo Maeda, Julie Franck Høvring, Aruto Nakajima, Sonja Kunstmann, Tine Sofie Nielsen, Günther Herbert Johannes Peters, Dirk Jan Slotboom, Jens Preben Morth, Takane Katayama, Maher Abou Hachem

“…Strikingly, we showed that two ABC importers confer to the uptake of LNB, while the Lea trisaccharide is efficiently internalized by a single importer in B. infantis. Phylogenetic and structural analyses of bifidobacterial ABC-associated binding proteins showed that the Lea clade harbors homologs possessing internal cavities, which allows for the accommodation of branched oligosaccharides. …”
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Preparation of land subsidence susceptibility map using machine learning methods based on decision tree (case study: Isfahan–Borkhar) by Negar Ghasemi, Iman Khosravi, Ali Bahrami

“…Proximity to critical geological structures, such as the Qom–Zefreh Fault, further complicates the scenario.Data sources: The study employed 145 ascending Sentinel-1 radar satellite images processed via the SBAS (Small Baseline Subset) technique to derive displacement data between 2019 and 2023. …”
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Keratinocyte-driven dermal collagen formation in the axolotl skin by Ayaka Ohashi, Hirotaka Sakamoto, Junpei Kuroda, Yohei Kondo, Yasuhiro Kamei, Shigenori Nonaka, Saya Furukawa, Sakiya Yamamoto, Akira Satoh

“…The development of dermal collagen structures has not been fully elucidated despite the major presence and importance of the dermis. …”
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The response to COVID-19 in Timor-Leste: lessons learnt by Jennifer Yan, Vinay Bothra, Nelson Martins, Joshua R Francis, Anthony D K Draper, Rui Maria de Araujo, Odete da Silva Viegas, Sergio Lobo, Danina Coelho, Arvind Mathur, Dongbao Yu

“…In this paper, we identify nine key areas for learning from Timor-Leste’s experience of the COVID-19 pandemic: (1) the importance of prior preparation for health emergencies, (2) the establishment of effective leadership and governance structures, (3) the protective impact of early border restrictions, (4) the rapid expansion of diagnostic laboratory capacity, (5) the impact of effective health communications in supporting the vaccine roll-out, (6) the opportunity to build capacity for clinical care, (7) the use of public health interventions that were found to have limited public health impact, (8) the broader effects of the pandemic and the public health response and (9) translation of lessons from COVID-19 to other public health priorities.…”
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Application of membrane anatomy in Da Vinci robot-assisted rectal cancer TME by Fu Haixiao, Li Tengteng, Wang Kai, Fu Wei, Zhang Xuan

“…Although there are still some controversies, many studies have traced the origin of various fascia structures from the embryonic development period. These studies clarify the relationship between membranes and membranes, membranes and tissues or organs gradually, which makes the surgical procedures more accurate. …”
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A practical framework for appropriate implementation and review of artificial intelligence (FAIR-AI) in healthcare by Brian J. Wells, Hieu M. Nguyen, Andrew McWilliams, Matt Pallini, Amy Bovi, Andrew Kuzma, Justin Kramer, Shih-Hsiung Chou, Timothy Hetherington, Patricia Corn, Yhenneko J. Taylor, Audrey Cuison, Mary Gagen, McKenzie Isreal, FAIR-AI Consortium

“…The resulting framework provides health systems an outline of the resources, structures, criteria, and template documents to enable pre-implementation evaluation and post-implementation monitoring of AI solutions. …”
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Preparation Process of WC Wear-Resistant Coating on Titanium Alloys Using Electro-Spark Deposition by Haodong Liu, Liuqing Huang, Dongsheng Wang, Changjun Chen, Aiyong Cui, Shikang Dong, Zhiwei Duan

“…Due to their excellent corrosion resistance and high specific strength, Ti alloys are widely used in shipboard aircraft structures. However, their low wear resistance limits further applications. …”
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Achieving N/P Doping of MoS₂ Through ZnO Interface Engineering in Heterostructures for Semiconductor Devices by Lijun Xu, Guohui Zhan, Kun Luo, Yukun Shi, Pengcong Mu, Yan Liu, Qinzhi Xu, Jiangtao Liu, Zhenhua Wu

“…We analyzed the impact of N/P doping on electronic properties of ZnO structures with different terminations using the Density Functional Theory-Non-Equilibrium Green’s Function (DFT-NEGF). …”
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Revision and Comparative Study with Experimental Validation of Sliding Mode Control Approaches Using Artificial Neural Networks for Positioning Piezoelectric Actuator by Cristian Napole, Oscar Barambones, Jokin Uralde, Isidro Calvo, Eneko Artetxe, Asier del Rio

“…Moreover, it validates experimentally, with a commercial piezoelectric actuator, the application of these control structures using a dSPACE 1104 controller board. Finally, it evaluates the computational time consumption for the control strategies presented. …”
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Effect of Nd on Stacking Fault Energy in Pure Copper: A First-Principles and HRTEM Study by Mingyi Zhang, Yang Li, Chongyuan Huang, Puyou Ying, Yong Huan, Chong Zhao, Chi Xiao, Fei Liu

“…The GPA results show that strong tensile strain is formed inside the twin, and alternating tensile strain and compressive strain structures are formed on the (-11-1) plane at the tip of the twin.…”
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A Practical Application of Machine Learning for the Development of Metallole-Based Fluorescent Materials by Yusuke Kanematsu, Akiyoshi Ohta, Shunya Nagai, Yohei Adachi, Hiromasa Kaneko, Takayoshi Ishimoto, Takio Kurita, Joji Ohshita

“…Our prediction model was then revised with the generator of candidate molecular structures for more efficient development of fluorescent materials with taking the applicability domain into account, and the improvement of the applicability was confirmed owing to the increment of the dataset.…”
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Peculiarities of morphological indicators of quail spleen (Coturnix japonica Temminck et Schlegel, 1849) when using protein-vitamin mineral supplements by O. F. Dunaievska, I. M. Sokulskiy, L. P. Horalskyi, M. L. Radzikhovskyi, B. V. Gutyj

“…In the studies, the features of the microscopic structure and morphometry of the spleen of control and experimental animals were used as sensitive characteristics of the action of additives. …”
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Bioincompatible Impact of Different Peritoneal Dialysis Fluid Components and Therapeutic Interventions as Tested in a Rat Peritoneal Dialysis Model by Andrea W. D. Stavenuiter, Karima Farhat, Margot N. Schilte, Piet M. ter Wee, Robert H. J. Beelen

“…Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is associated with functional and structural changes of the peritoneal membrane. In this paper, we describe the impact of different factors contributing to peritoneal incompatibility of PD fluid installation including presence of a catheter, volume loading, and the PD fluid components itself. …”
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Shear Strength Reduction Factor of Prestressed Hollow-Core Slab Units Based on the Reliability Approach by Hae-Chang Cho, Min-Kook Park, Hyunjin Ju, Jae-Yuel Oh, Young-Hun Oh, Kang Su Kim

“…This study investigated the shear design equations for prestressed hollow-core (PHC) slabs and examined the suitability of strength reduction factors based on the structural reliability theory. The reliability indexes were calculated for the shear strength equations of PHC slabs specified in several national design codes and those proposed in previous studies. …”
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Efficient applications of green synthesized CeO2/Bi2O3 nanocomposite for simultaneous electrochemical determination of Pb (II) and Cd (II) in real samples by Hadi Mahmoudi-Moghaddam, Sahar Zinatloo-Ajabshir, Saeid Ahmadzadeh, Ali Azari

“…Compared to conventional sensors, the proposed electrode exhibited significantly enhanced electrochemical behavior, attributed to the synergistic structural and electrical properties of CeO₂ and Bi₂O₃ as well as an increased surface area. …”
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Effect of Au catalyst on the growth of the nanostructures prepared using VPT technique for enhanced biosensing performance of ZnO matrix by Neha Batra, Jatinder Pal Singh, Monika Tomar, Arijit Chowdhuri, Sonam Mahajan, Bilasini Devi Naorem

“…ZnO nanostructures were prepared with and without the catalyst and subsequently, were characterized for structural, morphological, electrical and electrochemical properties. …”
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The Brazilian experience on screening, visual assessment, and prescription of glasses in childhood: A perspective of global interest by ACSB Carneiro, JM Furtado, AL Silva, ALF Darcie, AC Ribeiro, LM Hopker, C Nakanami, SP Donahue, JD Rossetto

“…The guidelines aim to enhance pediatric eye care through structured screening protocols, comprehensive eye examinations, and effective eyeglass prescriptions tailored to local contexts. …”
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