New Coating TENG with Antiwear and Healing Functions for Energy Harvesting by Xiang Kong (707688)

“…The result shows that when the mesoporous silica is used as a carrier and perfluorooctylethanol is loaded, the short-circuit current (<i>I</i>_sc) and output voltage (<i>V</i>_o) of the coating TENG reach as high as 10 μA and 220 V, respectively, which are 4–5 times higher than those of pure acrylate. …”

Convergence property of PSO. by Biniam Alemayehu (22530422)

“…Results show that the proposed method reduces active power losses by 72.064%, decreases voltage deviation from 24.63% to 4.5% and improves the minimum bus voltage from 0.7537 pu to 0.9550 pu. …”

Overall Comparison of all cases. by Biniam Alemayehu (22530422)

“…Results show that the proposed method reduces active power losses by 72.064%, decreases voltage deviation from 24.63% to 4.5% and improves the minimum bus voltage from 0.7537 pu to 0.9550 pu. …”

<i>CABLES1</i> expression is reduced in human subcutaneous adipose tissue in obesity and type 2 diabetes but may not directly impact adipocyte glucose and lipid metabolism by Susanne Hetty (7587506)

“…<p>Cdk5 and Abl enzyme substrate 1 (CABLES1) is a cell cycle regulator that has previously been identified as a candidate gene for obesity-related phenotypes, but little is known about its role in adipose tissue metabolism. …”

Charge Profile Analysis Reveals That Activation of Pro-apoptotic Regulators Bax and Bak Relies on Charge Transfer Mediated Allosteric Regulation by Crina-Maria Ionescu (158447)

“…The network was mediated by a hub of three residues on helix 5 of the hydrophobic core of Bax. …”

Preference-based measure of health-related quality of life and its determinants in sickle cell disease in Nigeria by Adedokun Oluwafemi Ojelabi (7879526)

“…Women had lower utility scores with a small effect size (d = 0.17). Utility score increased with level of education but decreased with age, anxiety, frequency of pain episodes and number of co-morbidities.…”

The effect of HIF1α inhibition on <i>Per2</i> circadian rhythm in Caki-2 cells. by Takashi Okabe (647775)

“…<p>(<b>A</b>) Caki-2 cells were cultured to 60–70% confluence. …”

Image_2_The Effects of Temperature Acclimation on Swimming Performance in the Pelagic Mahi-Mahi (Coryphaena hippurus).pdf by Rachael M. Heuer (4623886)

“…Aerobic scope and U_crit were highest in 28°C-acclimated fish. 20°C-acclimated mahi experienced significantly decreased aerobic scope and U_crit relative to 28°C-acclimated fish (57 and 28% declines, respectively). 32°C-acclimated mahi experienced increased mortality and a significant 23% decline in U_crit, and a trend for a 26% decline in factorial aerobic scope relative to 28°C-acclimated fish. …”

Case under-reporting and importation lead to premature and delayed declarations respectively. by Kris V. Parag (4540165)

“…In C and D we consider an empirical MERS-CoV 2014-5 incidence curve from Saudi Arabia with local and imported cases. …”

Intradialytic resistance training: an effective and easy-to-execute strategy by Antônio Paulo André de Castro (5959697)

“…This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of a low-cost, easy-to-use IRT protocol. Methods: The study enrolled 43 patients (52.8 ± 13.85 years) on HD for five to 300 months followed from April 2014 to July 2017. …”

Advanced control of codling moth (Cydia pomonella) using the beneficial nematode Steinernema carpocapsae in apple and pear orchards in the Pacific North West by Stephanie Haines (9726395)

“…Few biological control options are available, and the ones currently on the market, (e.g. viruses, plant extracts, and pheromones) tend to target 1^st instar larvae and adults. A promising means of decreasing codling moth populations is entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs), specifically the species <i>Steinernema carpocapsae </i>(<i>Sc</i>)<i>, </i>which was originally isolated from codling moth larvae. …”

In the Early Stages of Diabetes, Rat Retinal Mitochondria Undergo Mild Uncoupling due to UCP2 Activity by Ixchel Osorio-Paz (332561)

“…In normal <i>ex vivo</i> retinas, increasing glucose concentrations from 5.6mM to 30mM caused a four-fold increase in glucose accumulation and CO₂ production. …”

Topical hydrogel containing Achyrocline satureioides oily extract (free and nanocapsule) has anti-inflammatory effects and thereby minimizes irritant contact dermatitis by VANESSA S. MACHADO (10365432)

“…HG-OLAS and HG-NCAS formulations decreased ear edema induced by UVB radiation (0.5 J/cm2), with maximum inhibitions of 68±6% and 76±2% compared to the UVB radiation group, respectively. …”

New Coating TENG with Antiwear and Healing Functions for Energy Harvesting by Xiang Kong (707688)

“…The result shows that when the mesoporous silica is used as a carrier and perfluorooctylethanol is loaded, the short-circuit current (<i>I</i>_sc) and output voltage (<i>V</i>_o) of the coating TENG reach as high as 10 μA and 220 V, respectively, which are 4–5 times higher than those of pure acrylate. …”

Cost Analysis of proposed method. by Biniam Alemayehu (22530422)

“…Results show that the proposed method reduces active power losses by 72.064%, decreases voltage deviation from 24.63% to 4.5% and improves the minimum bus voltage from 0.7537 pu to 0.9550 pu. …”

'PhD Students’ Experiences in Times of COVID' by Andrea Stein by Andrea Stein (11000848)

“…SPARC 2021 Poster No. 5<div><br></div><div><p>In 2020 a new disease became a global pandemic, a year later the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has affected almost each and every one of us globally. …”

DataSheet_1_The probiotic and immunomodulation effects of Limosilactobacillus reuteri RGW1 isolated from calf feces.docx by Kailang Huang (14027350)

“…Moreover, this isolate showed a high hydrophobicity index (73.7 ± 4.6%) and was able to adhere to Caco-2 cells, and antagonize Escherichia coli F5. …”

P-TEFb and the Super Elongation Complex (SEC) display similar phenotypes. by Olle Dahlberg (645665)

“…<p>(<b>A</b>) RNA <i>in situ</i> hybridization using a digoxigenin-labeled <i>Serendipity-α (Sry-α)</i> probe demonstrates decreased levels of <i>Sry-α</i>mRNA in embryos depleted of maternal Cdk9 (ii) or Cyclin T (iii) compared to wild-type (i). …”

Phytobiotic Effect of Anacardium occidentale L. Leaves Powder on Performance, Carcass Traits, and Intestinal Characteristics in Broilers by Y Martínez (6097520)

“…<div><p>ABSTRACT In order to evaluate the phytobiotic effect of cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) leaves powder (CLP) on growth performance, carcass traits, lymphoid organ weights and cecal lactic-acid bacteria in broilers, a total of 720 unsexed broilers of the Ross 308® genetic line were distributed according to a completely randomized design with three experimental treatments, five repetitions and 48 chickens per repetitions. …”

Supplementary file 1_Elucidating the impact of organic amendments on soil bacterial communities and strawberry yield in North Carolina.pdf by Tika B. Adhikari (9310247)

“…S. A. The main objective of the study was to examine the effects of reduced rates of dried molasses (5.60 t/ha) and mustard meal (2.24 t/ha), a half-rate combination of both, a positive control (Pic Clor 60), and a negative control (no fumigated and no amended) on soil bacterial communities and strawberry yield. …”