MODELLING OF CRACK PROPAGATION: COMPARISON OF DISCRETE LATTICE SYSTEM AND COHESIVE ZONE MODEL by Karel Mikeš, Franz Bormann, Ondřej Rokoš, Ron H.J. Peerlings

“…Lattice models are often used to analyze materials with discrete micro-structures mainly due to their ability to accurately reflect behaviour of individual fibres or struts and capture macroscopic phenomena such as crack initiation, propagation, or branching. …”
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Triple negative breast cancer cells acquire lymphocyte proteins and genomic DNA during trogocytosis with T cells by Anutr Sivakoses, Haley Q. Marcarian, Anika M. Arias, Alice R. Lam, Olivia C. Ihedioha, Juan A. Santamaria-Barria, Geoffrey C. Gurtner, Alfred L. M. Bothwell

“…Confocal and super-resolution imaging further revealed CD45+ spherical structures containing T cell genomic DNA inside TNBC cells after co-culture. …”
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Prevalence of transcription promoters within archaeal operons and coding sequences by Tie Koide, David J Reiss, J Christopher Bare, Wyming Lee Pang, Marc T Facciotti, Amy K Schmid, Min Pan, Bruz Marzolf, Phu T Van, Fang‐Yin Lo, Abhishek Pratap, Eric W Deutsch, Amelia Peterson, Dan Martin, Nitin S Baliga

“…Here, we have investigated the prevalence of alternate regulatory mechanisms through genome‐wide characterization of transcript structures of ∼64% of all genes, including putative non‐coding RNAs in Halobacterium salinarum NRC‐1. …”
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Green synthesized Ag–Cu nanocomposites as an improved strategy to fight multidrug-resistant bacteria by inhibition of biofilm formation: In vitro and in silico assessment study by Abbas Jafar Abdulkareem, Hasoon Buthenia Abd Alhamza, Jabir Majid Sakhi, Ghotekar Suresh, Swelum Ayman Abdel-Aziz

“…This technique collectively aids in assessing the viability of Ag NPs and Cu NPs as drug candidates, optimizing their structures for better efficacy and safety, and predicting their behavior within biological systems. …”
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Biofilms and oral health: nanotechnology for biofilm control by Deenadayalan Karaiyagowder Govindarajan, Maline Mohanarangam, Lohita Kadirvelu, Sowmiya Sri Sivaramalingam, Deepsikha Jothivel, Anand Ravichandran, Saravanan Periasamy, Kumaravel Kandaswamy

“…In addition, such nanoparticles possess unique physicochemical properties such as high surface area-to-volume ratio, enhanced reactivity, and ability to penetrate biofilm structures. Therefore, this review explores the potential of various nanoparticles, such as silver, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide, in disrupting biofilm formation and removal of pathogenic oral biofilm forming bacteria. …”
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A Mimetic Assay of Neutrophil Extracellular Trap Degradation Using YOYO-1-Stained DNA-Histone Surface Webs by Katherine H. Nguyen, Midori L. Wasielewski, Srilakshmi Yalavarthi, Xianggui Qu, Jason S. Knight, Shuichi Takayama

“…This paper describes a simplified, lower variability mimetic assay with DNA–histone structures, referred to as surface webs, that performs functionally similarly to traditional NET degradation assays with increased scalability, ease of use, shorter preparation time, and lowered costs. …”
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Application of a Ground-Penetrating Radar in the Characterization of the Archaeological Environment of Site GO-JA-02, Serranópolis-GO: A Non-Invasive Approach for Archaeological Ex... by Isabela Resende Almeida, Welitom Rodrigues Borges, Julio Cezar Rubin de Rubin, Rafael Espindola Canata, Rosiclér Theodoro da Silva, Jordana Batista Barbosa

“…Thus, this study proposed the application of a ground-penetrating radar to locate buried archaeological structures. Using a 400 MHz shielded antenna, the 2D data revealed distinct reflection patterns associated with subsurface elements such as rock blocks, roots, and rock surfaces, which were correlated with the anomalies observed in the depth slices of the generated pseudo-3D block. …”
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2D-3D deformable image registration of histology slide and micro-CT with DISA-based initialization by Junan Chen, Matteo Ronchetti, Verena Stehl, Van Nguyen, Muhannad Al Kallaa, Mahesh Thalwaththe Gedara, Claudia Lölkes, Stefan Moser, Maximilian Seidl, Matthias Wieczorek

“…Additionally, soft tissue samples usually deform during the histology slide preparation, making it difficult to correlate the structures between the histology slide and µCT. In this work, we propose a novel 2D-3D multi-modal deformable image registration method. …”
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A Scientific Review of Recycling Practices and Challenges for Autoclaved Aerated Concrete in Sustainable Construction by Shuxi (Hiro) Wang, Guomin Zhang, Chamila Gunasekara, David Law, Yongtao Tan, Weihan Sun

“…As an increasing number of AAC-based structures reach end-of-life, the effective recycling and reuse of AAC waste present both challenges and opportunities within the context of sustainable building practices and circular economy frameworks. …”
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Modelling of 3D concrete printing based on SPH method with the Herschel–Bulkley-Papanastasiou rheology model by Yang Wang, Liu-chao Qiu, Song-gui Chen, Yi Liu, Shuo Li

“…Furthermore, by utilising process parameters furnished by simulation cases, it is possible to determine the critical conditions under which filaments printed by different nozzle shapes are vulnerable to tearing, and the corresponding critical intervals when tearing occurs are also defined. 3DPC experiments verify these findings and confirm that SPH simulation provides additional information on the geometric characteristics of single-layer structures, as well as physical quantities that cannot be straightforwardly measured.…”
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A systems approach to sustainable finance: Actors, influence mechanisms, and potentially virtuous cycles of sustainability by Beatrice Crona, Garry Peterson, Megan Meacham, Giorgio Parlato, Steven J. Lade, Juan C. Rocha, Victor Galaz

“…This review applies a systems analysis lens to understand how financial sector structures and actors influence sustainability outcomes, often in counterproductive ways. …”
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Geological, Mineralogical, and Alteration Insights of the Intermediate-Sulfidation Epithermal Mineralization in the Sidi Aissa District, Northern Tunisia by Jamel Ayari, Maurizio Barbieri, Tiziano Boschetti, Ahmed Sellami, Paolo Ballirano, Abdelkarim Charef

“…These faults facilitated the exhumation of deep Triassic autochthonous rocks and the extrusion of 8-Ma rhyodacites and Messinian basalts. These structures, functioning as pathways for magmatic-hydrothermal fluids, facilitated the upward migration of acidic fluids, which interacted with the surrounding wall rocks, forming a subsurface alteration zone. …”
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Polyester Resin Embedding for the Study of the Osteology of the Canine Front Paw by Rodríguez-Pilloni Sofia Daniela, Bernal-Zepeda Hugo, Pichardo-Molinero Ma Reyes, García-Tovar Carlos Gerardo, Jardon-Xicotencatl Samantha

“…Using 10 paws from canine cadavers donated by the Canine Control Centers for use in Veterinary Anatomy dissection practices, pieces encapsulated in polyester resin were obtained, allowing anatomical models to be made in order to enable the study of bone structures and their relationships between the bones that make up the skeleton of the canine paw, providing a self-taught support material for students. …”
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Applications of density functional theory to corrosion and corrosion prevention of metals: A review by Dihao Chen, Wenjie Zhou, Yucheng Ji, Chaofang Dong

“…DFT enables corrosion scientist to fundamentally understand the corrosion behaviors and corrosion mechanisms of materials from the perspective of atomic and electronic structures, combining with the traditional and advanced experimental tests. …”
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Autonoetic Consciousness in Autobiographical Memories after Medial Temporal Lobe Resection by M. Noulhiane, P. Piolino, D. Hasboun, S. Clemenceau, M. Baulac, S. Samson

“…This study also demonstrates the bilateral involvement of MTL structures in recalling specific details of personal events characterized by autonoetic consciousness.…”
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Rapid detection and capture of clinical Escherichia coli strains mediated by OmpA-targeting nanobodies by Michèle Sorgenfrei, Lea M. Hürlimann, Andrea Printz, Fanny Wegner, Damien Morger, Fabian Ackle, Mélissa M. Remy, Grzegorz Montowski, Hans-Anton Keserue, Aline Cuénod, Frank Imkamp, Adrian Egli, Peter M. Keller, Markus A. Seeger

“…Two nanobodies each recognizing a different isoform of OmpA were shown by flow cytometry to recognize > 91% of 85,680 E. coli OmpA sequences deposited in a large bacterial genome database. Crystal structures of these nanobodies in complex with the respective OmpA isoform revealed interactions with all four surface accessible loops of OmpA. …”
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Solid-state hydrogen storage materials by M. R. Kalibek, A. D. Ospanova, B. Suleimenova, R. Soltan, T. Orazbek, A. M. Makhmet, Kh. S. Rafikova, N. Nuraje

“…Metal–organic frameworks and covalent-organic frameworks are characterized by their porous structures and large surface areas, making them appropriate for physical adsorption. …”
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Tubulointerstitial Nephritis and Uveitis Syndrome in a Twelve-Year-Old Girl by Alessia Paladini, Vittorio Venturoli, Giovanni Mosconi, Loretta Zambianchi, Luigi Serra, Enrico Valletta

“…The renal interstitium was occupied by a dense inflammatory infiltrate, consisting of lymphocytes, plasma cells, and neutrophils. Glomerular structures were preserved. Ophthalmological examination that suggested a previous asymptomatic bilateral uveitis and HLA typing (HLA-DQA1*0101/0201 and HLA-DQB1*0303/0503) further supported the suspect of TINU syndrome. …”
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Synthesis, characterization and reactivity of a series of alkaline earth and rare earth iminophosphoranomethanide complexes by Matthew P. Stevens, Yu Liu, Elias Alexopoulos, Shifaa S. A. Xec Daudo, Rebecca R. Hawker, Adam Khan, Luis Lezama, Daniel Reta, Fabrizio Ortu

“…Finally, the electronic structures of open-shell divalent rare earth methanides were probed using electron paramagnetic resonance, magnetometry studies and ab initio calculations.…”
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Comprehensive Review on the Adsorption Properties of Clay Minerals for Enhanced Removal of Toxic Dyes and Heavy Metals by Mustapha Lamrani, Mohamed Mouchane, Hanan Taybi, Abdeslam Mouadili

“…This article provides an overview of the different types of natural clays (in raw and modified forms), their crystal structures, classifications, and their physical and chemical characteristics. …”
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