Chloramphenicol-infused N-vinyl-based soft contact lenses for therapeutic and optical applications by Lina M. Shaker, Ahmed Alamiery, Abdulamier Ahmed Abdulamier, Wan Nor Roslam Wan Isahak

“…This work is exploring the development of antibacterial contact lenses (CLs) by implementing the silicon-N-vinyl pyrrolidone-2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (Si-NVP-HEMA) base to combat the corneal bacterial infections. …”
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Low Velocity Impact and Creep-Strain Behaviour of Vinyl Ester Matrix Nanocomposites Based on Layered Silicate by A. I. Alateyah, H. N. Dhakal, Z. Y. Zhang, B. Aldousiri

“…The addition of layered silicate into the polymer matrix shows that an optimum range of nanoclay reinforcement in the vinyl ester matrix can produce enhanced load bearing and energy absorption capability compared to the neat matrix. …”
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Enhancing mechanical properties and crack resistance of high-strength SHCC/ECC for durable transportation through ethylene-vinyl acetate polymer modification by Yanlin Huo, Tianan Liu, Dong Lu, Xiaoyu Han, Huayang Sun, Zhitao Chen, Yazhao Li, Jinguang Huang, Yingzi Yang

“…Strain-hardening cementitious composites (SHCC) possess excellent ductility and toughness, making them suitable for reinforcement and repair projects of transit infrastructures, such as tunnel linings, bridges, and highways. …”
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An MEDT Study of the Reaction Mechanism and Selectivity of the Hetero-Diels–Alder Reaction Between 3-Methylene-2,4-Chromandione and Methyl Vinyl Ether by Abderrazzak Bouhaoui, Aziz Moumad, Luis R. Domingo, Latifa Bouissane

“…The hetero-Diels–Alder (HDA) reaction between the ambident heterodiene 3-methylene-2,4-chromandione (MCDO) and non-symmetric methyl vinyl ether (MVE) is investigated using the molecular electron density theory (MEDT) at the B3LYP/6-311G(d,p) computational level. …”
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Basic Ionic Liquid as Catalyst in Synthesis of Dimethyl 4-(2-(2,6-Bis(methoxycarbonyl)pyridine-4-yl)vinyl)pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylate by Xiaobing Liu, Yulin Hu, Wei Fu

“…The results indicated that the catalytic system presented the highest catalytic activity in the case of 60°C and 40 min and DVDPA yield of 83% can be obtained when ionic liquid dosage is 10% of reactant. …”
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Pancreatic Arteriovenous Malformation Presenting with Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Treatment with Transarterial Embolization—A Case Report by S. Vignesh, Abdulla K.V, Haris K.P, Satheesh Vasudevan, Athulya Balan

“…Pancreatic arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are a rare entity among visceral AVMs and less common cause of gastrointestinal bleeding. …”
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DNA-loaded targeted nanoparticles as a safe platform to produce exogenous proteins in tumor B cells by Maria Cristina Grimaldi, Sara Bozzer, Dick J. Sjöström, Dick J. Sjöström, Linnea I. Andersson, Tom Eirik Mollnes, Tom Eirik Mollnes, Per H. Nilsson, Per H. Nilsson, Luca De Maso, Federico Riccardi, Michele Dal Bo, Daniele Sblattero, Paolo Macor

“…However, the nanoplatform must guarantee both the local production of the protein and the safety of the treatment to allow an effective therapy with reduced systemic toxicity.MethodsIn order to ensure a selective delivery of nucleic acids, we developed poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA)-poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) NPs loaded with an Enhanced Green Fluorescent Protein (EGFP)-coding plasmid and covalently coated with antiCD19 recombinant antibody as a targeting mechanism. …”
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Dental rehabilitation of a patient with a decrease in bite height due to pathological abrasion of hard tooth tissues (clinical case) by V.M. Sokolovska, N.V. Tsvetkova, V.Y. Davydenko, O.A. Pysarenko, Y.E. Tarashevska

“…Patient S. was recommended a two-stage orthopedic treatment, which involves preliminary separation of the bite with the help of individual vinyl mouth guards which  have an increasing thickness of 2, 4 and 6 mm, made for the lower jaw.The planned treatment period with each of the muscle relaxant splints will be 2 months. …”
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Cushioned on the way up, controlled on the way down during resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA): investigating a novel compliant balloon design for opt... by Neil Parry, Laura J Moore, Adam Power, Asha Parekh

“…This study suggests that despite its balloon compliance, both safe overinflation and partial REBOA can be successfully achieved with the COBRA-OS.Level of evidence Basic science.…”
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Advancing sustainable infrastructure: Leveraging forestry waste fibers to enhance crack resistance and durability in repair mortar by Chenyang Xu, Yuanxin Guo, Qiuyi Li, Zhe Kong, Changhai Shao

“…To reduce energy consumption in construction, minimize forestry waste, promote a circular economy, and resolve the issues of poor adhesion and cracking in repair mortar, this study uses waste wood fibers from phloem (WFP) as a reinforcing material. Additionally, vinyl acetate ethylene copolymer (VAE) copolymer is incorporated to enhance the toughness and durability of the repair mortar. …”
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Synthesis, identification and application of a new ionic liquid based on 1-vinylimidazole, immobilized on graphene oxide nanosheets by Masoumeh Mirhasani, Reza Sandaroos, Behrooz Maleki, Sahar Peiman

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Peripheral Arteriovenous Malformation Embolization Using Squid by Saima Ahmad, Moeez Uddin

“…Squid, an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer-based liquid embolic agent, was developed primarily for neuroradiologic interventions with limited applicability being described in the management of peripheral arteriovenous malformations. …”
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Chain Transfer Kinetics of Rhodixan^® A1 RAFT/MADIX Agent by Mathias Destarac, Aymeric Guinaudeau, Stéphane Mazières, James Wilson

“…Rhodixan^® A1 is the trade name for <i>O</i>-ethyl <i>S</i>-(1-methoxycarbonylethyl)dithiocarbonate, a RAFT/MADIX agent used by Syensqo to produce block copolymer additives for aqueous formulations on an industrial scale. …”
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Performance evaluation of perceptible impulsive noise detection methods based on auditory models by Arda Özdoğru, František Rund, Karel Fliegel

“…This paper provides insights into the capabilities of auditory models in a practical use case of perceptible click detection. The results presented here can help research and develop such algorithms for vinyl production, audio archiving, podcasting, music production, and telecommunications.…”
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Determination of reducing carbohydrates in natural honey samples by optical micrometry method by Ivan S. Shchemelev, Danil S. Khasanov, Maria A. Smirnova, Alexander V. Ivanov, Nikolay B. Ferapontov, Mikhail G. Tokmachev

“…This makes the OM method suitable for laboratory-scale applications.…”
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Investigation of the Acoustic Properties of Chemically Impregnated Kayu Malam Wood Used for Musical Instrument by Md. Faruk Hossen, Sinin Hamdan, Md. Rezaur Rahman

“…The reverse trend was observed in the case of Q−1. On the other hand, chemical impregnation has a minor effect on ACE of wood for musical instruments. …”
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Jack London and White Fang: a lost struggle by Zilberstein, Gleb, Zilberstein, Svetlana, Rocco, Richard M., Righetti, Pier Giorgio

“…The California State Parks curators granted access to artifacts owned by Jack London that are in storage in their Sonoma Barracks in Sonoma, CA. A medicine case, drug vials, and various paper documents that covered the period of his life from 1906 to 1915 were examined for drug residues left on their surface. …”
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Comparison of fit of poly (etheretherketone) and cobalt-chromium removable partial denture frames: an in-vitro study. by Ary Yaqoub Putros, Jawad Mohammed Mikaeel

“…This study aims to compare the fit of Poly(etheretherketone)(PEEK) and cobalt-chromium (Co-Cr) frames through the rest seat adaptation Methods: Ideal typodont model of the maxillary partially edentulous case (Kennedy Class III), four rest seats were prepared on abutment teeth afterwards, and the cast was turned into a metal master cast to serve as a reference cast. …”
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Investigation of Mechanical, Tribological, and Electrical Properties of Silk Reinforced Polymeric Composite by Chikesh Ranjan, Gautam Sarkhel, Kaushik Kumar

“…In the impedance test, almost for all samples, the trend of change in conductivity with applied frequency is the same. From the economic perspective, the proposed composite is suitable for a wide range of applications in industries as well as this can be utilized as an alternate source of traditionally used floor tiles currently using ceramic materials. …”
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Preventing Hypothermia in Preterm Neonates Using Polyethylene Plastic Bag Wrap: A Systematic Review by Hikmi Muharromah Pratiwi, Desiyani Nani, Saryono Saryono

“…A plastic bag is considered an effective and safe additional intervention for preventing hypothermia in preterm infants less than 28 weeks of gestational age. …”
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