Al2O3/Al hybrid nanolaminates with superior toughness, strength and ductility by Paul Baral, Sahar Jaddi, Hui Wang, Andrey Orekhov, Nicolas Gauquelin, Alireza Bagherpour, Frederik Van Loock, Michaël Coulombier, Audrey Favache, Morgan Rusinowicz, Johan Verbeeck, Stéphane Lucas, Jean-Pierre Raskin, Hosni Idrissi, Thomas Pardoen

“…These performances unlock several options of applications of Al2O3 in which brittleness under contacts prevents benefiting from remarkable functional properties and chemical stability.…”
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Simulation and experimental study on olive drop injury by Weike Lan, Haotian Mu, Di Xin, Shijia Pan, Yuncai Yan, Wen Gao, Zijie Niu, Dongyan Zhang, Jun Zhang, Yongjie Cui

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Nonlinear finite element analysis of equivalent Iwan model considering threaded connections by Litai Sun, Ling Li, Xiaochan Gao

“…Abstract Aiming at the complex geometric nonlinearity and contact behavior of threaded connections, this study proposes a novel approach by constructing a finite element model equivalent to the Iwan model for nonlinear analysis. …”
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COCONUT HUSK CHAR BIOSORPTIVITY IN HEAVY METAL DIMINUTION FROM CONTAMINATED SURFACE WATER by AJAYI-BANJI ADEMOLA, SANGODOYIN ABIMBOLA, IJAOLA OPOLOLA

“…Heavy metals sorption on 100 g of the char dosage was studied under five different contact times in the column experiment. Isotherm and kinetic models were the probing tools for biosorption mechanism prediction. …”
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The autophagy component LC3 regulates lymphocyte adhesion via LFA1 transport in response to outside-in signaling by Naoyuki Kondo, Yuko Mimori-Kiyosue, Keizo Tokuhiro, Giuseppe Pezzotti, Tatsuo Kinashi

“…While LFA1 activation induces LFA1 clustering at the cell contact surface via outside-in signaling, the regulatory mechanisms remain unclear. …”
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Promoting ER stress in a plasmacytoid dendritic cell line drives fibroblast activation by Beatriz H. Ferreira, Inês S. Silva, Andreia Mendes, Fátima Leite-Pinheiro, Adrienne W. Paton, James C. Paton, Iola F. Duarte, Philippe Pierre, Catarina R. Almeida

“…The importance of cell-to-cell contact was investigated using conditioned media (CM) and transwell assays. …”
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Comparative study of packaging materials developed from fish and legume protein concentrates by Evmorfia Athanasopoulou, Angeliki Katsiroumpa, Chrysavgi Gardeli, Theofania Tsironi

“…The developed films were characterized for optical, mechanical and water barrier properties, hydrophobicity (via contact angle measurement), moisture content, water solubility, and biodegradability. …”
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Microplastics: A threat to Fetoplacental unit and Reproductive systems by Abass Toba Anifowoshe, Md Noor Akhtar, Abisola Majeed, Asem Sanjit Singh, Toyyibah Funmilayo Ismail, Upendra Nongthomba

“…This growing concern underscores the urgent need for comprehensive research into the mechanisms through which plastic particles impact the fetoplacental unit. …”
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UV-induced reorganization of 3D genome mediates DNA damage response by Veysel Oğulcan Kaya, Ogün Adebali

“…Abstract While it is well-established that UV radiation threatens genomic integrity, the precise mechanisms by which cells orchestrate DNA damage response and repair within the context of 3D genome architecture remain unclear. …”
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Distinct patterns of prion strain deposition and toxicity in a novel whole brain organotypic slice culture system by Hailey Pineau, Valerie L. Sim

“…We predict that coronal whole brain organotypic slice cultures can be a powerful tool for elucidating strain-specific mechanisms of prion spread and pathology.…”
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Numerical investigation of water droplet collision dynamics on moving surfaces by Shu Tian, Atena Ghaderi

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Penerapan Importance Performance Analysis (IPA) pada Evaluasi Keberlanjutan Penggunaan e-filing untuk Pelaporan Pajak Perorangan by Imelda Saluza, Dewi Sartika

“…Some of these indicators include Understandability (clarity of information provided by e-filing), Contact (contact that can be contacted), Functionality (quality improvement and tax quality), Ease of Use (e-filing is difficult to learn), Usefulness (time saving reporting), Service Quality, Efficiency (accessing e-filing with other gadgets), Fulfillment (difficulties in meeting the needs of the reporter). …”
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Minimization of Peeling Stress in Asymmetric Single-Lap Adhesive Joint Via Firefly Optimization Algorithm by Damilare Adewunmi, Chisom Samuel, Antonio Fontana

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Mint essential oil: A natural and effective agent for controlling house dust mites. by Haiming Cai, Xu Zhang, Zhibin Lin, Shanshan Li, Huiquan Lin, Yongwen Lin

“…The toxicity of these mint essential oils and their main compounds on adult house dust mites was assessed using contact+fumigant mortality bioassays and vapour-phase mortality bioassays. …”
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Enhancing wear resistance of inconel 601 through pack alumunizing coating and advanced lubrication environments by Mehmet Tayyip Özdemir, Recep Demirsöz, Refik Polat

“…Wear that occurs at the contact points between parts both causes material loss and reduces material performance. …”
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The influence of temperature, seepage and stress on the area and category of wellbore instability by Xiaobo Liu, Jinyou Zhang, Hongge Jia, Tong Zhang, Xuejia Du, Zhongmin Wang

“…Using a thermal-hydro-mechanical coupling model of borehole elastic stress combined with a true triaxial rock strength criterion and tensile failure criterion, the research systematically examines the effects of different models on borehole stability in shale formations. …”
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Modification of Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles for antibiotic detection by Min Sun, Xue Bai, Xianshu Fu, Xiaoping Yu, Zihong Ye, Mingzhou Zhang, YuLou Qiu

“…We gathered a lot of data to investigate the effects of experimental parameters like pH, adsorbent dosage, contact time, and ionic strength on the extraction of antibiotics from Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles. …”
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Techno-economic aspects of concrete lightweighting by char enrichment with phosphates from wastewater by Josef Marousek, Beata Gavurova, Anna Marouskova, Babak Minofar

“…It is revealed that interactions of char and FeP enhance aggregates, forming stronger contact ion pairs and increasing concrete strength and durability. …”
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Study on scour simulation and boundary condition conversion technology for a shallow foundation bridge by Gangping Fan, Huanzhe Li, Tianzhuo Wang, Jian Che, Xing Li, Chunyang Dou, Tong Wu

“…Abstract Bridges with shallow foundations are highly susceptible to flood scouring due to their limited embedment depth and small contact area between the soil and foundation. This can lead to foundation voids, posing a serious threat to bridge safety. …”
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Synthesis of novel magnesium ferrite Schiff base chitosan nanocomposite for efficient removal of pb(II) ions from aqueous media by Nada S. Al-Kadhi, Ehab A. Abdelrahman, Fowzia S. Alamro, Reem K. Shah, Fawaz A. Saad, Khalil ur Rehman

“…The optimal conditions for maximum Pb(II) ions removal were determined to be a pH of 5.5, a contact time of 100 min, and a temperature of 328 K. …”
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