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Open AccessSensor organic light-emitting diode display, combining fingerprint and biomarker capturing
Display has been evolving its role as a conventional optical output device into an user interactive input and output device by harnessing various sensors and taking full advantage of its user interaction frien...
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Open AccessPhospholipase C-β3 is dispensable for vascular constriction but indispensable for vascular hyperplasia
Angiotensin II (AngII) induces the contraction and proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs). AngII activates phospholipase C-β (PLC-β), thereby inducing Ca2+ mobilization as well as the production of...
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Open AccessNarrow bandgap silver mercury telluride alloy semiconductor nanocrystal for self-powered midwavelength-infrared photodiode
Infrared colloidal quantum dots (CQDs) have been of interest due to their low-cost fabrication and facile wavelength tunability for various infrared optoelectronic applications. Recently, the mid-wavelength in...
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Investigation of the operating conditions for a full-scale plant for hydrogen production from biomass
In this study, we analyzed the system configuration and operating conditions for a full-scale plant for hydrogen (H2) production from biomass. We considered pretreatment and upgrade processes for generating pure ...
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Personalization of industrial human–robot communication through domain adaptation based on user feedback
Achieving safe collaboration between humans and robots in an industrial work-cell requires effective communication. This can be achieved through a robot perception system developed using data-driven machine le...
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Effect of floor and chair sit-to-stand motions on determination of optimal surgical site for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery
There are insufficient studies on whether the shape of motion of the knee during anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction will affect the selection of the surgical site. The present study sought to identify t...
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Open AccessTreatment outcomes for idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss in dialysis patients
Idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss (ISSNHL) is challenging for both nephrologists and otolaryngologists treating patients undergoing dialysis. This single-center, retrospective, observational study i...
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Open AccessCentella asiatica lowers body fat accumulation via regulating cholesterol homeostasis- and lipid metabolism-related genes in mice with high-fat, high-sugar diet-induced obesity
To understand the mechanisms involved in the anti-obesity effects Centella asiatica (CA), we examined body weight, serum levels, white adipose tissue (WAT) weight, histological analysis, and the expression of cho...
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Effects of Mid- and Low-Frequency Electromyostimulation for Prevention of Sarcopenia on Lower Extremity Muscles
Sarcopenia refers to the age-related reduction in muscle mass, decrease in muscle strength, and functional decline of muscles. Electromyostimulation is known to be effective in preventing sarcopenia by strengt...
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Open AccessComparison of the end-of-life decisions of patients with hospital-acquired pneumonia after the enforcement of the life-sustaining treatment decision act in Korea
Although the Life-Sustaining Treatment (LST) Decision Act was enforced in 2018 in Korea, data on whether it is well established in actual clinical settings are limited. Hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) is a c...
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Open AccessAhnak is required to balance calcium ion homeostasis and smooth muscle development in the urinary system
Various renal abnormalities, including hydronephrosis, polycystic kidney disease, and hydroureter, have been reported, and these abnormalities are present in DiGeorge syndrome, renal dysplasia, and acute kidne...
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Cyclic operation of a membrane-based vacuum dehumidification system by finite selectivity of the membrane
Water vapor can be selectively separated from humid indoor air using membrane-based vacuum dehumidification (MVD). This non-vapor compression dehumidification system is an alternative to conventional air condi...
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Nanoarchitectonics of wide-bandgap perovskite films using sputtered-PbI2 precursor and ion-exchange method
Conformal deposition of wide-bandgap perovskite films along pyramidal silicon surfaces through the dry process is essential for fabricating large-area textured silicon/perovskite tandem solar cells. However, i...
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Role of Ultrasonic Melt Treatment in the Improvement of Corrosion Resistance of Al–7Si–0.4Mg Cast Alloy
The role of ultrasonic melt treatment in improving the corrosion resistance of A356 alloy was investigated. It was confirmed that ultrasonic melt treatment improved the corrosion resistance of the A356 alloy, ...
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Open AccessAdvances of LINAC-based boron neutron capture therapy in Korea
Boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) has been attracting interest as a new radiation modality for cancer therapy because it can selectively destroy cancer cells while maintaining the healthy state of surroundi...
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Open AccessImpact of nutrition and physical activity on outcomes of hospital-acquired pneumonia
Frailty is an important risk factor for adverse health-related outcomes. It is classified into several phenotypes according to nutritional state and physical activity. In this context, we investigated whether ...
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Open AccessSuppression of exaggerated NMDAR activity by memantine treatment ameliorates neurological and behavioral deficits in aminopeptidase P1-deficient mice
Inborn errors of metabolism (IEMs) are common causes of neurodevelopmental disorders, including microcephaly, hyperactivity, and intellectual disability. However, the synaptic mechanisms of and pharmacological...
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Effect of Ultrasonic Melt Treatment on Solidification Microstructure of Al–5Ti–1B Alloy Containing Numerous Inoculant Particles
The effect of ultrasonic melt treatment (UST) on the solidification microstructure of an Al–5Ti–1B alloy containing high-volume fractions of Al3Ti and TiB2 particles is investigated for various UST times with dif...
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Open AccessAuthor Correction : SUPT4H1-edited stem cell therapy rescues neuronal dysfunction in a mouse model for Huntington’s disease
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Open AccessNox4-IGF2 Axis Promotes Differentiation of Embryoid Body Cells Into Derivatives of the Three Embryonic Germ Layers
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) play important roles as second messengers in a wide array of cellular processes including differentiation of stem cells. We identified Nox4 as the major ROS-generating enzyme whos...
