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Silybin as a potent inhibitor of a-synuclein aggregation and associated cytotoxicity against neuroblastoma cells induced by zinc oxide nanoparticles
( Elsevier B.V. , 2020 , Article)a-synuclein (a-syn) amyloid fibrils, the leading neurotoxic types, are predominately formed through interaction with nanoparticles (NPs). However, some natural compounds like silybin can reduce the formation of NPs-induced ... -
Silymarin-albumin nanoplex: Preparation and its potential application as an antioxidant in nervous system in vitro and in vivo
( Elsevier B.V. , 2019 , Article)In this study, we formulated silymarin-HSA nanoplex and assayed its ability to reduce LPS-induced toxicity in vitro and in vivo. Silymarin molecules were encapsulated into HSA nanoplex and the loading efficiency and ... -
Simulated annealing with auxiliary knowledge for process planning optimization in reconfigurable manufacturing
( Elsevier , 2012 , Article)In this paper, three simulated annealing based algorithms that exploit auxiliary knowledge in different ways are devised and employed to handle a manufacturing process planning problem for reconfigurable manufacturing. ... -
Simulation and experimental study of underwater dissimilar friction-stir welding between aluminium and steel
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article Review)The volume of fluid (VOF) modeling method was implemented to simulate the underwaterfriction-stir welding (FSW) process for dissimilar joining between aluminum and steel. Tem-perature profile, materials flow, and intermixing ... -
Simulation based particle swarm optimization of cross-training policies in spare parts supply systems
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2017 , Conference Paper)We study a single location supply system for repairable spare parts. The system consists of a multi-server repair shop and inventory with ready-to-use spare parts. When a failed part is received, a new (or as-good-as-new) ... -
Simulation method for redesign of cars hood structure to achieve the requirements of pedestrian protection during accidents
( American Institute of Physics Inc. , 2020 , Conference Paper)Thousands of lives the world loss every year due to Pedestrian-Cars accidents and more have injuries. Pedestrian Friendly Cars option is a viable alternative solution to reduce the pedestrian fatalities number and mitigate ... -
Simulation-Based Parametric Study for the Hybrid Superplastic Forming of AZ31
( Elsevier B.V. , 2019 , Conference Paper)As the lightest constructional metal on earth, magnesium alloys offer excellent potential for weight reduction in the transportation industry and it was observed that some magnesium alloys exhibit superior ductility and ... -
Single step synthesis of porous NiCoO2 for effective electrooxidation of glycerol in alkaline medium
( Electrochemical Society Inc. , 2018 , Article)Herein, we report the electrooxidation of glycerol in alkaline media in presence of highly active and durable NiCoO2 catalyst synthesized using single step solution combustion synthesis (SCS) and compare its activity with ... -
Single-Cell RNA Sequencing with Spatial Transcriptomics of Cancer Tissues
( MDPI , 2022 , Article Review)Single-cell RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) techniques can perform analysis of transcriptome at the single-cell level and possess an unprecedented potential for exploring signatures involved in tumor development and progression. ... -
Sintering behaviour and properties of manganese-doped alumina
( Elsevier Ltd , 2019 , Article)The effect of manganese (0.1, 0.5 and 1.0 wt%) on the sintering and mechanical properties of alumina was studied. Sintering was carried out by the conventional heating method in a box furnace and in a hybrid multimode ... -
Skin bioprinting: a novel approach for creating artificial skin from synthetic and natural building blocks
( SpringerOpen , 2018 , Article Review)Significant progress has been made over the past few decades in the development of in vitro-engineered substitutes that mimic human skin, either as grafts for the replacement of lost skin, or for the establishment of in ... -
Slip suppression in prosthetic hands using a reflective optical sensor and MPI controller
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2018 , Conference Paper)Prosthetic hands have greatly evolved in mechatronic, robotic and control aspects. However, occasional accidents might happen due to excessive grip force or the breaking of contact due to slip. Fast transient slip events ... -
Small scale effects on transient vibrations of porous FG cylindrical nanoshells based on nonlocal strain gradient theory
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2020 , Article)This research investigates transient vibrational characteristics of a porous functionally graded cylindrical nanoshell under different impulsive loadings with the use of nonlocal strain gradient theory (NSGT). Based on ... -
Smart City Dimensions and Associated Risks: Review of literature
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article Review)Countries have been working on implementing smart city concepts in different regions. The need for the use of information and communication technology in various forms is needed in such cities. There are different dimensions ... -
Smart City Perspectives in the Context of Qatar
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2022 , Conference Paper)The smart city concept is being implemented in different countries. In order to make such a concept successful, countries need to invest heavily in information and communication technology and provide opportunity to utilize ... -
Smart technologies driven approaches to tackle COVID-19 pandemic: a review
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2021 , Article Review)The novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) is not diminishing without vaccine, but it impinges on human safety and economy can be minimized by adopting smart technology to combat pandemic situation. The implementation of ... -
Smartphone-based Vehicle Telematics for Naturalistic Driving Studies
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2022 , Conference Paper)Motor vehicle collisions (MVCs) are the eighth leading cause of death worldwide. Globally, there are 1.35 million deaths with 50 million injuries annually. It is important to understand and record how people drive and ... -
Social robots and wearable sensors for mitigating meltdowns in autism - A pilot test
( springer link , 2018 , Conference Paper)Young individuals with ASD may exhibit challenging behaviors. Among these, self-injurious behavior (SIB) is the most devastating for a person’s physical health and inclusion within the community. SIB refers to a class of ... -
Sociorobotics
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Soil-concrete interface properties subjected to temperature changes and cycles using direct shear tests
( American Society of Civil Engineers Library (ASCE Library) , 2017 , Conference Paper)Geothermal foundations (energy piles) combine the structural function of deep foundations with the ground source heat exchangers to transfer geothermal energy to superstructures. The intermittent operation of the geothermal ...