Author(s): Safiabadi Tali SH; Al-Kassawneh M; Mansouri M; Sadiq Z; Jahanshahi-Anbuhi S;

Developing low-cost and easy-to-use point-of-care devices is necessary for timely disease diagnosis and health monitoring. Here, we introduce all-inclusive, tablet-based chemo/biosensors with rapid automixing features, capable of mixing in highly viscous solutions with viscosities up to 1700 mPa·s. These tablets are created using a simple powder compressi ...

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Author(s): Teimouri K; Darwish A; Saleh W; Ng HD; Kadem L;

Purpose: The MitraClip device has emerged as an effective treatment option for patients with mitral regurgitation. However, implementing a MitraClip alters the mitral valve structure and left ventricular flow dynamics. In this study, we experimentally investigate the effects of the MitraClip and the resulting twin pulsed jets on flow dynamics within the l ...

Article GUID: 40325266

Author(s): Tabatabaei M; Cho DW; Fahad S; Jeong DW; Hwang JH;

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), such as perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), are persistent environmental pollutants posing significant risks to ecosystems, drinking water safety, and human health. Conventional PFAS removal methods effectively mitigate contamination but face challenges such as high operational ...

Article GUID: 40315548

Author(s): Cierson T; Zhao K; Belkhelladi M; Babouras A; Jing J; Faith J; Corban J; Martineau PA;

Background: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries can pose significant challenges for athletes, leading to significant morbidity, loss of playing time, and impaired performance. Neuromuscular training programs, such as the FIFA 11+, have shown promise in reducing the risk of lower extremity injuries in this high-risk population. Purpose/hypothesis: T ...

Article GUID: 40303320

Author(s): Yang Z; Chen Z; Lee K;

Oil pollution is a growing environmental concern due to its detrimental effect on the marine ecosystem. Rapid prediction of oil spill fate during emergency response can help responders make informed management decisions. However, instant access to reliable environmental data may be challenging, as most oil weathering models lack compatible database for pr ...

Article GUID: 40279774

Author(s): Roshanfar M; Salimi M; Kaboodrangi AH; Jang SJ; Sinusas AJ; Wong SC; Mosadegh B;

With an increasing number of elderly individuals, the demand for advanced technologies to treat cardiac diseases has become more critical than ever. Additionally, there is a pressing need to reduce the learning curve for cardiac interventionalists to keep pace with the rapid development of new types of procedures and devices and to expand the adoption of ...

Article GUID: 40283240

Author(s): Shafagh SH; Deen I; Mamsapuram Panneerselvam D; Packirisamy M;

Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and poly(3,4-ethylene dioxythiophene):poly(4-styrene-sulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS) composites were tested to determine their suitability for charging small-scale batteries in conjunction with a piezoelectric actuator as an energy harvester. Two different PEDOT:PSS patterns (zigzag and serpentine) were tested, and the maximum DC voltag ...

Article GUID: 40283259

Author(s): Ramezani G; Silva IO; Stiharu I; Ven TGMV; Nerguizian V;

This study explores the use of citric acid and L-ascorbic acid as reducing agents in CNC/CNF/rGO nanocomposite fabrication, focusing on their effects on electrical conductivity and mechanical properties. Through comprehensive analysis, L-ascorbic acid showed superior reduction efficiency, producing rGO with enhanced electrical conductivity up to 2.5 S/m, ...

Article GUID: 40283268

Author(s): Medvetskaya A; Ryder AG; Doucerain MM;

In superdiverse societies like Canada, characterized by high levels of cultural and ethnic plurality, national identity boundaries are often blurry. While policies may officially promote inclusiveness, public discourse on national identity is frequently dominated by mainstream groups, whose willingness to expand these boundaries plays a crucial role in fo ...

Article GUID: 40282118

Author(s): Shahbazi H; Lima RS; Stoyanov P; Moreau C;

The effects of microstructure, density, and porosity of a FeCoNiCrAl high-entropy alloy (HEA) coating, fabricated using an internal diameter high-velocity air fuel (ID-HVAF) torch (model: i7 ID), on the isothermal oxidation behavior were investigated. This study pioneers the use of the ID-HVAF i7 ID system for HEA bond coat manufacturing, achieving a high ...

Article GUID: 40271745

Author(s): P Duarte M; Diniz CV; Bicalho HA; Naccache R; Howarth AJ;

CAU-28 (CAU = Christian-Albrechts-University) is a zirconium-based metal-organic framework (MOF) that features a bio-renewable linker (furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid) and can be obtained through a green synthesis. In this work, we report an optimized synthesis of CAU-28, substantially enhancing the yield from 2 to 53 %. Moreover, taking advantage of the high ...

Article GUID: 40267316

Author(s): Brusseau AJP; Feyten LEA; Crane AL; Ramnarine IW; Ferrari MCO; Brown GE;

Many prey species rely on publicly available personal and social information regarding local predation threats to assess risks and make context-appropriate behavioral decisions. However, in sexually dimorphic species, males and females are expected to differ in the perceived costs and/or benefits associated with predator avoidance decisions. Recent studie ...

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