Catalysts, Vol. 10, Pages 285: Manganese Catalysts with Tetradentate N-donor Pyridine-Appended Bipiperidine Ligands for Olefin Epoxidation Reactions: Ligand Electronic Effect and Mechanism Catalysts doi: 10.3390/catal10030285 Authors: Fengfan Zhu Guang Yang Adam J. Zoll Elena V. Rybak-Akimova Xinbao Zhu In this work, we described an electron-rich manganese mesoPYBP catalyst, Mn-SR-mesoPYBP(ClO4)2, by introducing electron-donating substituents on the mesoPYBP ligand....
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Energies, Vol. 13, Pages 1123: Temporary Fault Ride-Through Method in Power Distribution Systems with Distributed Generations Based on PCS Energies doi: 10.3390/en13051123 Authors: Jung-Hun Lee Seung-Gyu Jeon Dong-Kyu Kim Joon-Seok Oh Jae-Eon Kim The current practice of Distributed Generation (DG) disconnection for every fault in distribution systems has an adverse effect on utility and stable power trading when the penetration level of DGs is high. That is, in the...
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Publications, Vol. 8, Pages 14: Comfortably Numb? Researchers’ Satisfaction with the Publication System and a Proposal for Radical Change Publications doi: 10.3390/publications8010014 Authors: van Dijk van Zelst In this preregistered study we evaluate current attitudes towards, and experiences with, publishing research and propose an alternative system of publishing. Our main hypothesis is that researchers tend to become institutionalized, such that they are generally discontent...
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Molecules, Vol. 25, Pages 1110: In Vitro MCF-7 Cells Apoptosis Analysis of Carboplatin Loaded Silk Fibroin Particles Molecules doi: 10.3390/molecules25051110 Authors: Nanyak Galam Pinar Tulay Terin Adali Breast cancer ranks as the fifth leading cause of death worldwide. Chemotherapy is commonly used directly or as neo-adjuvant therapy for the management of breast cancer with its attendant adverse effects, underscoring the need to develop biocompatible bioactive compounds...
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Microorganisms, Vol. 8, Pages 358: Development of PCR-Based Detection System for Soft Rot Pectobacteriaceae Pathogens Using Molecular Signatures Microorganisms doi: 10.3390/microorganisms8030358 Authors: Md Niamul Kabir Ali Taheri C. Korsi Dumenyo Pectobacterium and Dickeya species, usually referred to as soft rot Enterobacteriaceae, are phytopathogenic genera of bacteria that cause soft rot and blackleg diseases and are responsible for significant yield losses in many crops...
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IJMS, Vol. 21, Pages 1704: A RING-Type E3 Ubiquitin Ligase, OsGW2, Controls Chlorophyll Content and Dark-Induced Senescence in Rice International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms21051704 Authors: Kyu-Chan Shim Sun Ha Kim Yun-A Jeon Hyun-Sook Lee Cheryl Adeva Ju-Won Kang Hyun-Jung Kim Thomas H Tai Sang-Nag Ahn Leaf senescence is the final stage of plant development. Many internal and external factors affect the senescence process in...
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Biomolecules, Vol. 10, Pages 387: Biliverdin Reductase A (BVRA) Knockout in Adipocytes Induces Hypertrophy and Reduces Mitochondria in White Fat of Obese Mice Biomolecules doi: 10.3390/biom10030387 Authors: Stec Gordon Nestor-Kalinoski Donald Mitchell Creeden Hinds Biliverdin reductase (BVR) is an enzymatic and signaling protein that has multifaceted roles in physiological systems. Despite the wealth of knowledge about BVR, no data exist regarding...
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Molecules, Vol. 25, Pages 1111: Inhibition of Phytosterol Biosynthesis by Azasterols Molecules doi: 10.3390/molecules25051111 Authors: Sylvain Darnet Laetitia B B Martin Pierre Mercier Franz Bracher Philippe Geoffroy Hubert Schaller Inhibitors of enzymes in essential cellular pathways are potent probes to decipher intricate physiological functions of biomolecules. The analysis of Arabidopsis thaliana sterol profiles upon treatment with a series of azasterols...
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Information, Vol. 11, Pages 141: Nature of Attractive Multiplayer Games: Case Study on China’s Most Popular Card Game—DouDiZhu Information doi: 10.3390/info11030141 Authors: Yuexian Gao Wanxiang Li Yuhao Xiao Mohd Nor Akmal Khalid Hiroyuki Iida DouDiZhu, a multiplayer game with incomplete information, is the most popular card game in China. Although there are many DouDiZhu card games in the world, the specific characteristics of classical DouDiZhu card games are...
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Sensors, Vol. 20, Pages 1369: Distillation of an End-to-End Oracle for Face Verification and Recognition Sensors Sensors doi: 10.3390/s20051369 Authors: Francesco Guzzi Luca De Bortoli Romina Soledad Molina Stefano Marsi Sergio Carrato Giovanni Ramponi Face recognition functions are today exploited through biometric sensors in many applications, from extended security systems to inclusion devices; deep neural network methods are reaching in this field stunning...
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Remote Sensing, Vol. 12, Pages 802: Inversion and Validation of Improved Marine Gravity Field Recovery in South China Sea by Incorporating HY-2A Altimeter Waveform Data Remote Sensing doi: 10.3390/rs12050802 Authors: Shengjun Zhang Ole Baltazar Andersen Xiangxue Kong Hang Li HaiYang-2A (HY-2A, where ‘Haiyang’ means ‘Ocean’ in Chinese) has provided reliable sea surface height observations for gravity with uniform ocean data coverage...
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Minerals, Vol. 10, Pages 228: Physicochemical Characterization of Natural Wollastonite and Calcite Minerals doi: 10.3390/min10030228 Authors: Murat Olgaç Kangal Gülay Bulut Onur Guven Wollastonite and calcite minerals are significant raw materials and are extensively used due to their unique properties. Wollastonite is used in plastics, paint, ceramics, paper, resins, and in construction as a substitution for asbestos due to its chemical stability, thermal resistivity, needle-like...
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Energies, Vol. 13, Pages 1121: A Parallel Estimation System of Stator Resistance and Rotor Speed for Active Disturbance Rejection Control of Six-Phase Induction Motor Energies doi: 10.3390/en13051121 Authors: Hamidreza Heidari Anton Rassõlkin Mohammad Hosein Holakooie Toomas Vaimann Ants Kallaste Anouar Belahcen Dmitry V. Lukichev In this paper, a parallel estimation system of the stator resistance and the rotor speed is proposed in speed sensorless six-phase...
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Sensors, Vol. 20, Pages 1368: Study of Rotation and Bending Effects on a Flexible Hybrid Implanted Power Transfer and Wireless Antenna System Sensors doi: 10.3390/s20051368 Authors: Reem Shadid Mohammad Haerinia Sima Noghanian We present rotational misalignment and bending effects on a hybrid system to transfer power and data wirelessly for an implantable device. The proposed system consists of a high-frequency coil (13.56 MHz) to transfer power and an ultra-high frequency...
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Cells, Vol. 9, Pages 595: Non-Thermal Plasma Induces Antileukemic Effect Through mTOR Ubiquitination
Cells, Vol. 9, Pages 595: Non-Thermal Plasma Induces Antileukemic Effect Through mTOR Ubiquitination Cells doi: 10.3390/cells9030595 Authors: Sun-Yong Kim Hyo Jeong Kim Haeng Jun Kim Chul-Ho Kim Non-thermal plasma (NTP) has been studied as a novel therapeutic tool for cancer that does not damage healthy cells. In this study, we show that NTP-treated solutions (NTS) can induce death in various leukemia cells through mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR) ubiquitination....
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Inorganics, Vol. 8, Pages 17: A Review of the MSCA ITN ECOSTORE—Novel Complex Metal Hydrides for Efficient and Compact Storage of Renewable Energy as Hydrogen and Electricity Inorganics doi: 10.3390/inorganics8030017 Authors: Efi Hadjixenophontos Erika Michela Dematteis Nicola Berti Anna Roza Wołczyk Priscilla Huen Matteo Brighi Thi Thu Le Antonio Santoru SeyedHosein Payandeh Filippo Peru Anh Ha Dao Yinzhe Liu Michael Heere Hydrogen...
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Energies, Vol. 13, Pages 1122: Numerical Study of 4H-SiC UMOSFETs with Split-Gate and P+ Shielding Energies doi: 10.3390/en13051122 Authors: Jiang Wu Zhao Huang In this paper, performances of a 4H-SiC UMOSFET with split gate and P+ shielding in different configurations are simulated and compared, with an emphasis on the switching characteristics and short circuit capability. A novel structure with the split gate in touch with the P+ shielding is proposed. The key...
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IJMS, Vol. 21, Pages 1703: Systematic Review of Polygenic Risk Scores for Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
IJMS, Vol. 21, Pages 1703: Systematic Review of Polygenic Risk Scores for Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms21051703 Authors: Felipe Padilla-Martínez Francois Collin Miroslaw Kwasniewski Adam Kretowski Recent studies have led to considerable advances in the identification of genetic variants associated with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. An approach for converting genetic data into a predictive measure of disease susceptibility...
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Biomolecules, Vol. 10, Pages 386: Haematoxylon campechianum Extract Ameliorates Neuropathic Pain via Inhibition of NF-κB/TNF-α/NOX/iNOS Signalling Pathway in a Rat Model of Chronic Constriction Injury Biomolecules doi: 10.3390/biom10030386 Authors: Sobeh Mahmoud Rezq Abdelfattah Mostafa Alsemeh El-Shazly Yasri Wink : In this study, the phytochemical composition and the possible prophylactic effects of an aqueous ethanol extract of Haematoxylon...
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Sensors, Vol. 20, Pages 1367: A Rail Fastener Tightness Detection Approach Using Multi-source Visual Sensor Sensors doi: 10.3390/s20051367 Authors: Qiang Han Shengchun Wang Yue Fang Le Wang Xinyu Du Hailang Li QiXin He Qibo Feng At present, the method of two-dimensional image recognition is mainly used to detect the abnormal fastener in the rail-track inspection system. However, the too-tight-or-too-loose fastener condition may cause the clip of the fastener...
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IJERPH, Vol. 17, Pages 1604: Life Cycle Assessment on Wave and Tidal Energy Systems: A Review of Current Methodological Practice International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph17051604 Authors: Xizhuo Zhang Longfei Zhang Yujun Yuan Qiang Zhai Recent decades have witnessed wave and tidal energy technology receiving considerable attention because of their low carbon emissions during electricity production. However, indirect emissions...
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Sensors, Vol. 20, Pages 1366: SKINNY-Based RFID Lightweight Authentication Protocol Sensors doi: 10.3390/s20051366 Authors: Liang Xiao He Xu Feng Zhu Ruchuan Wang Peng Li With the rapid development of the Internet of Things and the popularization of 5G communication technology, the security of resource-constrained IoT devices such as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)-based applications have received extensive attention. In traditional RFID systems, the communication...
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Information, Vol. 11, Pages 142: Analytics Maturity Models: An Overview Information doi: 10.3390/info11030142 Authors: Karol Król Zdonek This paper aims to review, characterize and comparatively analyze selected organizations’ analytics maturity models. Eleven various organizations’ analytics maturity models (AMMs) were characterized. The models’ characteristics were developed based on an academic literature review as well as reports and publications...
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Sci. Pharm., Vol. 88, Pages 10: Methyl 4-Hydroxy-2,2-Dioxo-1H-2λ6,1-Benzothiazine-3-Carboxylate and Its Analogs Modified in the Benzene Moiety of the Molecule as New Analgesics Scientia Pharmaceutica doi: 10.3390/scipharm88010010 Authors: Igor V. Ukrainets Lidiya A. Petrushova Svitlana V. Shishkina Lyudmila V. Sidorenko Tatiana V. Alekseeva Inna I. Torianyk Alexandra A. Davidenko In order to identify new regularities of the “structure–analgesic...
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Safety, Vol. 6, Pages 15: High-Pressure Hydrogen Sulfide Experiments: How Did Our Safety Measures and Hazard Control Work during a Failure Event? Safety doi: 10.3390/safety6010015 Authors: Kayode I. Adeniyi Herman H. Wan Connor E. Deering Francis Bernard Molly A. Chisholm Robert A. Marriott Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a hazardous, colorless, flammable gas with a distinct rotten-egg smell at low concentration. Exposure to a concentration greater than 500 ppm of...
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JCM, Vol. 9, Pages 668: Fourier-Domain OCT Imaging of the Ocular Surface and Tear Film Dynamics: A Review of the State of the Art and an Integrative Model of the Tear Behavior During the Inter-Blink Period and Visual Fixation Journal of Clinical Medicine doi: 10.3390/jcm9030668 Authors: Pietro Emanuele Napoli Matteo Nioi Lorenzo Mangoni Pietro Gentile Mirco Braghiroli Ernesto d’Aloja Maurizio Fossarello In the last few decades, the ocular surface and the...
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IJMS, Vol. 21, Pages 1705: Beneficial and Detrimental Effects of Regulatory T Cells in Neurotropic Virus Infections International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms21051705 Authors: Malgorzata Ciurkiewicz Vanessa Herder Andreas Beineke Neurotropic viruses infect the central nervous system (CNS) and cause acute or chronic neurologic disabilities. Regulatory T cells (Treg) play a critical role for immune homeostasis, but may inhibit pathogen-specific immunity...
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JCM, Vol. 9, Pages 667: Influence of Regular Physical Activity on Mitochondrial Activity and Symptoms of Burnout—An Interventional Pilot Study Journal of Clinical Medicine doi: 10.3390/jcm9030667 Authors: Serge Brand Katarina Ebner Thorsten Mikoteit Imane Lejri Markus Gerber Johannes Beck Edith Holsboer-Trachsler Anne Eckert Background: Occupational burnout is both a serious public and individual health concern. Psychopharmacological and psychological...
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Sensors, Vol. 20, Pages 1365: Highly Sensitive Detection of Chemically Modified Thio-Organophosphates by an Enzymatic Biosensing Device: An Automated Robotic Approach Sensors doi: 10.3390/s20051365 Authors: Giovanni Paolo Cetrangolo Janis Rusko Carla Gori Paola Carullo Giuseppe Manco Marco Chino Ferdinando Febbraio Pesticides represent some of the most common man-made chemicals in the world. Despite their unquestionable utility in the agricultural field and...
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Biomolecules, Vol. 10, Pages 385: Ginseng Gintonin Attenuates Lead-Induced Rat Cerebellar Impairments during Gestation and Lactation Biomolecules doi: 10.3390/biom10030385 Authors: Nam Choi Cho Seo Choi Nahm Chang Nah Gintonin, a novel ginseng-derived lysophosphatidic acid receptor ligand, improves brain functions and protects neurons from oxidative stress. However, little is known about the effects of gintonin against Pb-induced brain maldevelopment....
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Sensors, Vol. 20, Pages 1364: A Dynamic Plane Prediction Method Using the Extended Frame in Smart Dust IoT Environments Sensors doi: 10.3390/s20051364 Authors: Joonsuu Park KeeHyun Park Internet of Things (IoT) technologies are undeniably already all around us, as we stand at the cusp of the next generation of IoT technologies. Indeed, the next-generation of IoT technologies are evolving before IoT technologies have been fully adopted, and smart dust IoT technology is one such...
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Horticulturae, Vol. 6, Pages 14: Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL) Analysis of Fruit and Agronomic Traits of Tropical Pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata) in an Organic Production System Horticulturae doi: 10.3390/horticulturae6010014 Authors: Echevarria Campbell Radovich Silvasy Moore Kantar : Interest in the development of organically grown vegetable crops has risen over the past decades due to consumer preferences. However, most crops that have desirable consumer...
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Energies, Vol. 13, Pages 1119: Petrographic Characteristics of Sandstones as a Basis to Evaluate Their Suitability in Construction and Energy Storage Applications. A Case Study from Klepa Nafpaktias (Central Western Greece) Energies doi: 10.3390/en13051119 Authors: Petrounias Giannakopoulou Rogkala Kalpogiannaki Koutsovitis Damoulianou Koukouzas This study investigates how the petrographic features of Klepa Nafpaktias sandstones affect their behavior...
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Energies, Vol. 13, Pages 1120: Alienation Coefficient and Wigner Distribution Function Based Protection Scheme for Hybrid Power System Network with Renewable Energy Penetration Energies doi: 10.3390/en13051120 Authors: Sheesh Ram Ram Ola Amit Saraswat Sunil Kumar Goyal Virendra Sharma Baseem Khan Om Prakash Mahela Hassan Haes Alhelou Pierluigi Siano The rapid growth of grid integrated renewable energy (RE) sources resulted in development of the hybrid...
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Remote Sensing, Vol. 12, Pages 801: Measuring the Urban Land Surface Temperature Variations Under Zhengzhou City Expansion Using Landsat-Like Data Remote Sensing doi: 10.3390/rs12050801 Authors: Haibo Yang Chaofan Xi Xincan Zhao Penglei Mao Zongmin Wang Yong Shi Tian He Zhenhong Li Satellite-based remote sensing technologies are utilized extensively to investigate urban thermal environment under rapid urban expansion. Current Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer...
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Brain Sciences, Vol. 10, Pages 142: Exploring the Baseline Knowledge and Experience of Healthcare Professionals in the United Kingdom on Novel Psychoactive Substances Brain Sciences doi: 10.3390/brainsci10030142 Authors: Ramos Guirguis Smeeton Zaman Felice Bancroft Gittins Hawksworth Corkery Schifano Objective: This survey aimed to explore knowledge and experience on novel psychoactive substances (NPS) of healthcare professionals (HCPs)....
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Applied Sciences, Vol. 10, Pages 1712: Control Strategy Development of Driveline Vibration Reduction for Power-Split Hybrid Vehicles Applied Sciences doi: 10.3390/app10051712 Authors: Hsiu-Ying Hwang Tian-Syung Lan Jia-Shiun Chen In order to achieve better performance of fuel consumption in hybrid vehicles, the internal combustion engine is controlled to operate under a better efficient zone and often turned off and on during driving. However, while starting or shifting...
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IJERPH, Vol. 17, Pages 1605: The Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Psychological Well-Being among Male University Students: The Mediating Role of Perceived Social Support and Perceived Stress International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph17051605 Authors: Romualdas Malinauskas Vilija Malinauskiene This study aimed to examine the subject of emotional intelligence (EI), which has received increased attention from scholars over...
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Applied Sciences, Vol. 10, Pages 1713: Simultaneous Determination of 12 Marker Components in Yeonkyopaedok-san Using HPLC–PDA and LC–MS/MS Applied Sciences doi: 10.3390/app10051713 Authors: Chang-Seob Seo Hyeun-Kyoo Shin Yeonkyopaedok-san is a traditional Korean medicine used in the early treatment of boils. In the present study, its 12 marker components for quality control were determined using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with photodiode array detection and...
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