Generation and Characterization of Erythroid Cells from Human Embryonic Stem Cells and Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells: An Overview by Kai-Hsin Chang, Halvard Bonig, Thalia Papayannopoulou

“…Since human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) can be maintained indefinitely in vitro, they represent potentially inexhaustible sources of donor-free RBCs. …”
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A Curious Case of MRSA Bacteremia and Septic Pulmonary Embolism Secondary to Peripheral Venous Catheter by Joshua Twito, Syeda Sahra, Abdullah Jahangir, Neville Mobarakai

“…Central venous catheters (CVCs) have been frequently associated with septic thrombophlebitis, bacteremia, and septic emboli. …”
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Comparative Study of Genetic Algorithms and Particle Swarm Optimization for Flexible Power Point Tracking in Photovoltaic Systems under Partial Shading by Ouatman Hamid, Boutammachte Nour-Eddine

“…This study conducts a comparative analysis of Genetic Algorithms (GA) and Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) for Flexible Power Point Tracking (FPPT) in photovoltaic (PV) systems. …”
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Effect of sealed water curing and fiber length on compressive strength and fracture energy of fly ash-based geopolymer mortars by Adil Gültekin

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The Seepage-Creep Numerical Simulation Model of Coal Measures Sandstone Based on Particle Discrete Element by Wang Liu, Fanfei Meng, Hai Pu, Jian Wang, Guohui Zhang, Qingyu Yi

“…In this study, a coupled numerical simulation model of particle flow code, computational fluid dynamics, and parallel-bounded stress corrosion (PFC-CFD-PSC model) was proposed to conduct the seepage-creep coupling simulation through PFC 5.0 software. …”
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Merit-based recruitment in the South African Public Service: Challenges and opportunities by Simon Matome Nkgapele, Sifiso Mofokeng

“…The paper recommends strengthening monitoring and evaluation measures employed by the Public Service Commission (PSC) to effectively promote and oversee the implementation of merit-based recruitment processes in the public service.…”
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Generation of an induced pluripotent stem cell line (ZSPHARi002-A) from a patient with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease carrying a heterozygous PKD1 mutation by Yeye Zhang, Ye Chen, Jun Fan, Guangzhao Lu, Qianzhou Lv, Donghui Lao, Xiaoyu Li

“…We collected peripheral blood mononuclear cells from a patient with ADPKD who carries a heterozygous PKD1 mutation and reprogrammed them into induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). iPSC lines can provide a valuable resource for studying the pathogenesis of ADPKD and for drug screening purposes.…”
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Transport and sedimentation of microplastics by turbidity currents: Dependence on suspended sediment concentration and grain size by Marianna Soler, Jordi Colomer, Florian Pohl, Teresa Serra

“…Utilizing flows with different sediment concentrations and grain sizes in combination with three different MPs (PET fibers, melamine, and PVC fragments), the experiments revealed distinct sedimentation patterns: higher sediment concentrations enhance MP transport, and turbidity currents with finer sediments transported MPs over greater distances, highlighting the importance of sediment characteristics to predict MP distribution by such flows. …”
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A Solid Binding Matrix/Mimic Receptor-Based Sensor System for Trace Level Determination of Iron Using Potential Measurements by Ayman H. Kamel, Felismina T. C. Moreira, Tamara I. Silva, M. Goreti F. Sales

“…Potentiometric chemical sensors were designed by dispersing the iron(II)-imprinted polymer particles in 2-nitrophenyloctyl ether (o-NPOE) plasticizer and then embedded in poly vinyl chloride (PVC) matrix. The sensors showed a Nernstian response for [Fe(phen)3]2+ with limit of detection 3.15 ng mL−1 and a Nernstian slope of 35.7 mV per decade.…”
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Comprehensive Approach to Mitigating Solar Photovoltaic Power Penetration Effects in a Microgrid by Youngil Kim, Manef Bourogaoui, Azeddine Houari, Hyeok Kim

“…High solar photovoltaic (PV) penetration in the electrical grid can result in undesired effects on the voltage quality, leading to line loss and voltage magnitude increases. …”
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Comparative studies on the repair of achilles tendon ruptures in dogs by carbon fibre and supramid suture by Celal İzci

“…No complication was observed as to the PVC bandage utilization.<p> The animals for which tenorrhaphy was implemented were allowed for complete free movement at 30 th day, but the other animals for which the implantation was used did so after 35 days.…”
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Modeling of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia: An Overview of In Vivo Murine and Human Xenograft Models by Pallavi Sontakke, Jenny Jaques, Edo Vellenga, Jan Jacob Schuringa

“…With the availability of iPSC technology, it has become feasible to derive, maintain, and expand CML subclones that are at least genetically identical to those in patients. …”
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Bis(trans-cinnamaldehyde)-1,3-propanediimine) mercury(II)chloride, [Hg(BPPPB)Cl2] as Carrier for Construction of Iodide Selective Electrode by G. Karimipour, S. Gharaghani, R. Ahmadpour

“…Highly selective poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) membrane of iodide ion selective electrode based on the application of bis(trans-cinnamaldehyde)-1,3-propanediimine)mercury(II)chloride [Hg(BPPPB)Cl2] as new carrier by coating the membrane ingredient on the surface of graphite electrodes has been reported. …”
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Improve Efficiency of Photovoltaic/Thermal Systems using Porous Materials: An Experimental Study by H. Farzan

“…The use of metallic porous materials with high thermal conductivity is a robust approach to increase the efficiency of PV/Ts by accelerating the cooling rate of PVs. In this study, the robust method is experimentally investigated, and the effectiveness of using porous materials to improve the efficiency of PV/Ts is evaluated. …”
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Gingival Mesenchymal Stem/Progenitor Cells: A Unique Tissue Engineering Gem by Karim M. Fawzy El-Sayed, Christof E. Dörfer

“…The present review summarizes the current scientific evidence on G-MSCs’ isolation, their characterization, the investigated subpopulations, the generated induced pluripotent stem cells- (iPSC-) like G-MSCs, their regenerative properties, and current approaches for G-MSCs’ delivery. …”
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Tensile strength of multi-material bolted double lap joints under static loading by Saoussane Bachi Bensaad, Mohamed Mazari, Otmane Lahlali

“… This paper aims to study the mechanical behavior and failure mode of Al 6082-T6 & Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) in double-lap bolted joints. To accomplish this, the effect of geometric parameters was investigated using ABAQUS/Standard. …”
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Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells and Outer Retinal Disease by Jin Yang, Bingcui Cai, Patrick Glencer, Zhiqing Li, Xiaomin Zhang, Xiaorong Li

“…This review is to present an up-to-date summary of the iPSC’s sources, variations, differentiation methods, and the wide-ranging application of iPSCs-RPCS or iPSCs-RPE on retinal disease modeling, diagnostics, and therapeutics.…”
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Evaluation of VP4-VP2 sequencing for molecular typing of human enteroviruses. by Kouichi Kitamura, Minetaro Arita

“…Protein BLAST search analyses of representative enterovirus prototypes, including EV-A71, EV-D68, CVA6, CVA10, CVA16, and polioviruses (PVs), validated the 95% threshold for typing, with a few exceptions such as PV1-PV2 and CVA6-CVA10, as well as some EV-C types. …”
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Overview of Solar Photovoltaic MPPT Methods: A State of the Art on Conventional and Artificial Intelligence Control Techniques by Debabrata Mazumdar, Chiranjit Sain, Pabitra Kumar Biswas, P. Sanjeevikumar, Baseem Khan

“…Later, a thorough comparison of the various MPPT-controlling approaches is established. For PV systems operating under partial shade conditions (PSCs), the advantages and disadvantages of the various MPPT techniques are outlined, contrasted, and assessed. …”
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Fire Retardancy Properties and Thermal Degradation of Three Timber Species Overlayed by Sengon Wood Charcoal by Joko Sulistyo, Sri Nugroho Marsoem, Tomy Listyanto, Yus Andhini Bhekti Pertiwi Bhekti Pertiwi

“…Wood as biomaterial poses unfavorable property that is wood can burn. …”
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