Author(s): Fukue M; Lechowicz Z; Mulligan CN; Takeuchi S; Takeuchi H;

As a response to aging of cultured urease-producing microorganisms, the blending method was examined to obtain the required carbonate production amount using the apparent viability (Rcv) based on previous research. As a result, a significantly higher carbonate content than the amount of CaCl2 2H2O used was produced. Since this trend has been obtained in p ...

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Author(s): Li X; Ma H; Shi S; Tian X; Nie L; Han X; Sun J; Chen Z; Li J; Chen K;

Non-electrically driven samplers, commonly known as passive samplers, are widely used in surface water monitoring to determine the Time-Weighted Average Concentration (CTWA) of contaminants. In this study, we developed an evaporation-driven sampling system and methodology, comprising an Evaporation-Driven Sampler (EDS) for sampling and its standard versio ...

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Author(s): Dourte M; Hammad G; de Haan S; Deantoni M; Reyt M; Baillet M; Lesoinne A; Muto V; Collette F; Vandewalle G; Peigneux P; Cajochen C; Schmidt C;

Thermoregulatory processes are closely linked to sleep initiation and maintenance throughout the circadian cycle, and may contribute to the increased tendency to nap in older adults. This cross-sectional study examined whether habitual napping in healthy older individuals is associated with alter ...

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Author(s): Du Z; Li Z; Chen X; Liu M; Feng L; Li Q; Chen Z; Chen Q;

Phosphate-solubilizing bacteria (PSB) are well-known for their ability to convert nonbioavailable phosphates into bioavailable forms, however, research on PSB that possess both phosphate solubilization and crude oil degradation capabilities in marine environments has not yet been explored, and the role of these bacteria in microbial remediation of petrole ...

Article GUID: 41707285

Author(s): Montpetit C; Kobaisi A; Lantz JM; Chauhan RV; Anderson DB; Fortin M;

Introduction: Degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) is the leading cause of adult spinal cord dysfunction, often requiring surgery. However, the role of postoperative rehabilitation in optimizing patient outcomes remains unclear. Research question: What are the effects of postoperative rehabilitation on clinical outcomes following DCM surgery? Material ...

Article GUID: 41693706

Author(s): Sanami S; Tremblay SA; Potvin-Jutras Z; Rezaei A; Sabra D; Gagnon C; Intzandt B; Mainville-Berthiaume A; Wright L; Gayda M; Iglesies-Grau J; Nigam A; Bherer L; Gauthier CJ;

This study investigated whether higher cardiorespiratory fitness (VO2peak) is associated with better cerebral vascular and metabolic health-specifically cerebral blood flow (CBF), cerebrovascular reactivity (CVR), cerebral metabolic rate of oxygen (CMRO2), and oxygen extraction fraction (OEF) acr ...

Article GUID: 41680492

Author(s): Sanami S; Rezaei A; Tremblay SA; Potvin-Jutras Z; Sabra D; Intzandt B; Gagnon C; Mainville-Berthiaume A; Wright L; Gayda M; Iglesies-Grau J; Nigam A; Bherer L; Gauthier CJ;

Aerobic exercise training promotes cardiovascular, brain and cognitive health. Regular exercise is associated with higher cardiorespiratory fitness, commonly assessed by peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak) during maximal effort testing. Higher cardiorespiratory fitness has been linked to preserved brain ...

Article GUID: 41543005

Author(s): Gheflati B; Mirzaei M; Zuhars J; Rottoo S; Rivaz H;

Purpose: Computer-assisted surgical navigation systems have been developed to improve the precision of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) by providing real-time guidance on implant alignment relative to patient anatomy. However, surface registration remains a key source of error that can propagate through the surgical workflow. This study investigates how pati ...

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Author(s): Pissani L; de Almeida RG;

Familiarity, aptness, concreteness, metaphoricity, and structural norms for 300 two-word English metaphorical expressions (e.g., broken heart, early bird), presented in sentence context and in isolation, were obtained from 164 participants. Familiarity was conceived as the extent to which participants had previously heard or read that expression. Aptness ...

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Author(s): Kazemiesfahani M; Dilfanian E; Monsarrat B; Hajzargarbashi S;

Drilling in aerospace one-up assembly demands high positional accuracy, strong clamping forces, and precise angular compensation to ensure quality in multi-layered stacks. Existing robotic solutions achieve these requirements but are costly, bulky, and unsuitable for flexible or collaborative environments. This work introduces the Advanced Collaborative M ...

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Author(s): Mosharafian S; Jaeger JAG;

Rapid increases in urban sprawl in many cities across the planet pose a challenge that needs to be addressed urgently. This study proposes targets, limits, and warning values to urban sprawl as a quantitative reference framework for exploring potential future pathways and to provide guidance for future land management. The reference framework serves to ev ...

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