Design and Implementation of a Perfect Optical Vortex Sorter Using a Binary Dammann Grating by Redha H. Al Ibrahim, Shuiqin Zheng, Tien Khee Ng, Boon S. Ooi

“…This paper presents the design, simulation, and experimental validation of a Perfect Optical Vortex (POV) sorter using a novel approach based on a binary Dammann Grating. …”
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Biomimetic Microfluidic Pumps for Selective Oil–Water Separation by Zhaolong Wang, Yinfeng Li, Mingzhu Xie, Ziheng Zhan, Wenhao Li, Qihui Xie, Yong Shuai, Zhichao Dong, Zuankai Wang

“…Abstract Addressing the challenges posed by oil pollution from both domestic and industrial sources—which contributes to energy waste and environmental degradation—is critical. …”
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A coupled model for sediment transport dynamics and prediction of seabed morphology with application to 1DH/2DH coastal engineering problems by Vasileios Afentoulis, Andreas Papadimitriou, Kostas Belibassakis, Vasiliki Tsoukala

“…Coastline retreat poses a threat to nearshore environment and the assessment of erosion phenomena is required to plan the coastal engineering works. …”
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Development and Validation of an Affordable Wearable Multichannel EEG System With Active Electrodes and Innovative Flexible Headbands by Daniel Antolinez, Ana Cisnal, Victor Martinez-Cagigal, Eduardo Santamaria-Vazquez, Diego Benavides, Juan Granja, Juan Carlos Fraile, Roberto Hornero

“…This paper presents the design of a low-cost, wearable, 4-channel EEG acquisition system. …”
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Interacting with Annotated and Synchronized Music Corpora on the Dezrann Web Platform by Charles Ballester, Baptiste Bacot, Louis Bigo, Vanessa Nina Borsan, Louis Couturier, Ken Déguernel, Quentin Dinel, Laurent Feisthauer, Klaus Frieler, Mark Gotham, Richard Groult, Johannes Hentschel, Alexandre d'Hooge, Dinh-Viet-Toan Le, Florence Levé, Francesco Maccarini, Ivana Maričić, Gianluca Micchi, Meinard Müller, Alexandros Stamatiadis, Tom Taffin, Patrice Thibaud, Christof Weiß, Rui Yang, Emmanuel Leguy, Mathieu Giraud

“…We present how we render through this platform ten curated corpora published in the last years in the MIR community, gathering 1500+ pieces and 35000+ annotations. …”
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Optimizing energy transfer in NIR ruthenium(II) complexes to enhance stability and efficiency in sonodynamic therapy by Dazhuang Xu, Qixuan Dai, Jian Sun, Yibo An, Ziying Wang, Lijuan Yang, Zhixiang Lu, Chengchao Chu, Gang Liu

“…Sonodynamic therapy (SDT) holds a distinct advantage over traditional photodynamic therapy (PDT) by harnessing ultrasound-triggered sonosensitizer activation, enabling deeper tissue penetration for treating deep-seated tumors. In this study, we present IR780-TPEY-Ru, a nanoplatform specifically engineered for imaging-guided SDT to address challenges posed by deep-seated tumors. …”
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Evaluation of the Bioactivity of Phenolic Compounds from the <i>Sargassum pallidum</i> and Development of Their Stable Emulsion and Cream by Shuoqi Wang, Li Wang, Yiqing Sun, Jia Yang, Wei Liu, Tingting Wu, Rui Jia

“…Chronic inflammation poses a significant threat to physical health. The increasing prevalence of skin disorders is attributed to external factors such as environmental pollution and UV-induced stress. …”
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Combined Localization Method for Multimodal Wheel-Track Robots in Sheltered Space by Jiazhen Lin, Zhong Su, Hui Zhao, Yuxin Zhao, Xinkai Wang, Hao Zhou

“…In response to the localization challenges posed by multi-modal motion mode transitions during the locomotion of tracked-wheel robots in sheltered spaces, this paper presents a combination localization method based on Inertial Navigation System/Odometry (INS/OD). …”
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Successful use of a fully closed-loop insulin delivery system in an adolescent with diabetes secondary to pancreatitis – a case report by Abirami Namasivayam, Sandra Walton-Betancourth, Helen Hysted, Vipan Datta, Cliodhna Myles, Charlotte Boughton, M. Loredana Marcovecchio, Ajay Thankamony

“…However, variable tolerance to nasogastric feeds and frequent titration of TPN posed significant challenges to insulin therapy. …”
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Unravelling the advances of CRISPR-Cas9 as a precise antimicrobial therapy: A systematic review by Hannay Crystynah Almeida de Souza, Pedro Panzenhagen, Anamaria Mota Pereira dos Santos, Ana Beatriz Portes, Juliana Fidelis, Carlos Adam Conte-Junior

“…Conclusions: Despite challenges in delivery strategies and clinical application, studies integrating nanotechnology present promising approaches to overcome these limitations. …”
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Exploring the potential of ultrasound: Novel approaches to collagen extraction, modifications, and polypeptide preparation by Yongjun Zhao, Mingming Zhong, Shuixiu Pang, Ping Liu, Yufan Sun, Qiufang Liang, Kai Yu, Junxia Wang, Abdur Rehman, Arif Rashid, Haile Ma, Xiaofeng Ren

“…Nevertheless, the suboptimal extraction rate and inefficiencies associated with conventional collagen processing posed significant barriers to its widespread application. …”
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Successful treatment of generalized pustular psoriasis during pregnancy with secukinumab in a patient hypersensitive to spesolimab: a case report by Shuang Zhang, Guoyao Peng, Yun Zhang, Liping Luo, You Li, Jiaxin Luo, Tao Yu, Hongwei Zhang, Xinyi Nie, Xia Li, Jie Xiang, Chengcheng Liao

“…In addition to skin manifestations, this condition may be accompanied by fever, muscle pain, joint pain, systemic inflammation, or organ failure. GPP during pregnancy poses a serious threat to both mother and fetus, with limited options for medication. …”
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Tuberculosis and COVID-19 interaction: A review of biological, clinical and public health effects by D. Visca, C.W.M. Ong, S. Tiberi, R. Centis, L. D’Ambrosio, B. Chen, J. Mueller, P. Mueller, R. Duarte, M. Dalcolmo, G. Sotgiu, G.B. Migliori, D. Goletti

“…Evidence is accumulating on the interaction between tuberculosis (TB) and COVID-19.The aim of the present review is to report the available evidence on the interaction between these two infections. …”
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UV-Vis spectroscopy coupled with firefly algorithm-enhanced artificial neural networks for the determination of propranolol, rosuvastatin, and valsartan in ternary mixtures by Ahmed Serag, Maram H. Abduljabbar, Yusuf S. Althobaiti, Farooq M. Almutairi, Shaker T. Alsharif, Rami M. Alzhrani, Marwa F. Ahmed, Atiah H. Almalki

“…Abstract In the present study, a simple, rapid and cost-effective analytical method was developed for the simultaneous determination of three commonly prescribed cardiovascular drugs: propranolol, rosuvastatin and valsartan. …”
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Molecular Epidemiology of Beak and Feather Disease Virus (BFDV), Avian Polyomavirus (APV-1), Psittacid Herpesvirus 1 (PsHV-1), and Avian Metapneumovirus (aMPV) in Birds Kept as Non... by Riccardo Baston, Claudia Maria Tucciarone, Alberto Caudullo, Francesca Poletto, Matteo Legnardi, Mattia Cecchinato, Michele Drigo, Giovanni Franzo, Diego Cattarossi

“…These animals can harbor various pathogens and act as reservoirs, posing risks to native wildlife through legal or illegal trade, escapes, or intentional releases. …”
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Dynamic Cap‐Mediated Substrate Access and Potent Inhibitor Design of Monkeypox Virus I7L Protease by Haixia Su, Guoqing Wu, Muya Xiong, Yuhang Wang, Junyuan Cao, Mengyuan You, Yingchun Xiang, Tianqing Nie, Minjun Li, Gengfu Xiao, Leike Zhang, Qiang Shao, Yechun Xu

“…Abstract Monkeypox virus (MPXV), an orthopoxvirus that has long been endemic in Africa, has posed a significant global health threat since 2022. …”
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Solar-driven defluorination via hydroxyl radical spillover for complete mineralization of organofluorine pollutants without fluoride byproducts by Lei Zheng, Jing-Lan Zhang, Zhixin Zheng, Chujie Huang, Yi-Lin Xie, Xu-Bing Li, Wondu Dagnaw Fentahun, Tieyu Wang, Qing-Xiao Tong, Jing-Xin Jian

“…Abstract The recalcitrance of fluorinated organic pollutants—featuring robust Csp²-F and Csp³-F bonds—poses critical challenges to aquatic ecosystems due to their extreme persistence and bioaccumulation. …”
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Transcription regulation of African swine fever virus: dual role of M1249L by Dongming Zhao, Nan Wang, Xiaoying Feng, Zhenjiang Zhang, Kongen Xu, Tao Zheng, Yunge Yang, Xuemei Li, Xianjin Ou, Rui Zhao, Zihe Rao, Zhigao Bu, Yutao Chen, Xiangxi Wang

“…Abstract African swine fever virus (ASFV), which poses significant risks to the global economy, encodes a unique host-independent transcription system. …”
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Towards Thin Calcium Metal Anodes—An Essential Component for High-Energy-Density Calcium Batteries by Christoph Kiesl, Reinhard Böck, Holger Kaßner, Joachim Häcker, Marco Kögel, Timo Sörgel, Şeniz Sörgel

“…However, the fabrication of thin anodes poses technical challenges which often result in using excessively thick metal anodes in batteries. …”
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Broad-spectrum coronavirus vaccines: integrated strategies to combat viral diversity by Qian He, Yi Zhang, Zhihao Fu, Xiao Ma, Zhenglun Liang

“…Introduction The early 21st century witnessed three consecutive public health emergencies caused by Betacoronavirus infections, drawing considerable global attention to the hazards posed by Betacoronaviruses. Vaccines have proved instrumental in mitigating the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, yet the persistent emergence of novel variants underscores the necessity for continuous development of updated vaccines tailored to circulating strains. …”
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