Author(s): Mandl GA; Vettier F; Tessitore G; Maurizio SL; Bietar K; Stochaj U; Capobianco JA;

Glioblastoma multiforme is an aggressive type of brain cancer with high recurrence rates due to the presence of radioresistant cells remaining after tumor resection. Here, we report the development of an X-ray-mediated photodynamic therapy (X-PDT) system using NaLuF4:25% Pr3+ radioluminescent nanoparticles in conjunction with protoporphyrin IX (PPIX), an ...

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Author(s): Shu C; Gaur A; Wang L; Lacasse MA;

The heatwave event to which the Ontario-Quebec area was subjected in 2018 resulted in significant morbidity and mortality. In this study, an investigation was conducted on how this heatwave affected the respective urban heat islands (UHIs) in Montreal and Ottawa. The modelled urban climates were compared before, during and after the heatwave using a Weath ...

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Author(s): Tuerk C; Saha T; Bouchard MF; Booij L;

Objective: Cognitive functioning is essential to well-being. Since cognitive difficulties are common in many disorders, their early identification is critical, notably during childhood and adolescence. This scoping review aims to provide a comprehensive literature overview of computerized cognitive test batteries (CCTB) that have been developed and used i ...

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Author(s): Tweed RG; Bergen TP; Castaneto KK; Ryder AG;

Martin Buber was untrained in psychology, yet his teaching provides helpful guidance for a psychological science of suffering. His ideas deserve attention at three distinct levels. For each of these, his ideas align with research findings, but also push beyond them. At the individual level, Buber's radical approach to relationships disrupts typical so ...

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Author(s): Kakinami L; Danieles PK; Hosseininasabnajar F; Barnett TA; Henderson M; Van Hulst A; Serbin LA; Stack DM; Paradis G;

Background: The longitudinal relation between parenting practices and styles with children's body mass index z-scores (zBMI) is poorly understood. Previous studies suggest the relationship may be complex, but small samples and short follow-ups diminish the strength of the evidence. The object ...

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Author(s): Roshanfar M; Taki S; Sayadi A; Cecere R; Dargahi J; Hooshiar A;

Soft robots have gained popularity, especially in intraluminal applications, because their soft bodies make them safer for surgical interventions than flexures with rigid backbones. This study investigates a pressure-regulating stiffness tendon-driven soft robot and provides a continuum mechanics model for it towards using that in adaptive stiffness appli ...

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Author(s): Stiharu I; Andronenko S; Zinnatullin A; Vagizov F;

Polymer-derived SiCNFe ceramics is a prospective material that can be used as soft magnets in MEMS magnetic applications. The optimal synthesis process and low-cost appropriate microfabrication should be developed for best result. Homogeneous and uniform magnetic material is required for developing such MEMS devices. Therefore, the knowledge of exact comp ...

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Author(s): Sidorenkov AV; Borokhovski EF;

The study addresses the direct and indirect relationship of group cohesion and productivity norm with the perceived performance effectiveness (plan and current tasks implementation and performance success in challenging conditions) and social effectiveness (satisfaction with the group/subgroup and psychological comfort in the group/subgroup) at the levels ...

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Author(s): Belayadi A; Vasilopoulos P;

We study spin transport through graphene-like substrates in the presence of one or several, locally induced spin-orbit coupling (SOC) terms resulting from periodically placed strips, on their top and decorated with a random distribution of impurities. Intrinsic SOC (ISOC), Rashba SOC (RSOC) and/or pseudo-spin-inversion-asymmetry coupling (PIAC) are consid ...

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Author(s): Gramlich D; Walker T;

Climate change has intensified water risk events, threatening water security for societies and ecosystems. Although current water risk models focus on geophysical and business-related effects, they do not quantify the monetary dimensions of water-related challenges and opportunities. This study aims to address this gap by exploring the objectives and dire ...

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Author(s): Hayashi D; Carvalho SDL; Ribeiro PAB; Rodrigues RCM; São-João TM; Lavoie K; Bacon S; Cornélio ME;

Background: Ambivalence towards food and diet, which favours behavioural inertia, might be a barrier to adopting healthier eating behaviours. Measuring it can help researchers to better understand its relationship with behaviour change and design interventions aimed at resolving it. In this scopi ...

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Author(s): Charoughchi S; Liu JT; Berteau-Rainville M; Hase H; Askari MS; Bhagat S; Forgione P; Salzmann I;

Molecular p-dopants designed to undergo electron transfer with organic semiconductors are typically planar molecules with high electron affinity. However, their planarity can promote the formation of ground-state charge transfer complexes with the semiconductor host and results in fractional inst ...

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