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Limits and possible solutions in quantum dot organic solar cells
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2018 , Article Review)
In this review article, we present recent advancements in the field of organic photovoltaics (OPV) that have been achieved through the applications of quantum dots (QDs). We describe the leading experimental accomplishments ...
A potential link between oxidative stress and endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition in systemic sclerosis
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Frontiers Media S.A.
, 2018 , Article Review)
Systemic sclerosis (SSc), an autoimmune disease that is associated with a number of genetic and environmental risk factors, is characterized by progressive fibrosis and microvasculature damage in the skin, lungs, heart, ...
AMP-activated protein kinase as a drug target in chronic kidney disease
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Bentham Science Publishers B.V.
, 2018 , Article Review)
Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a condition increasingly affecting millions of individuals worldwide and is ranked as the ninth leading cause of death in the United States. AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) ...
Enhancing spectral-energy efficiency for LTE-Advanced heterogeneous networks: A users social pattern perspective
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
, 2014 , Article Review)
The development of LTE-Advanced and beyond cellular networks is expected to offer considerably higher data rates than the existing 3G networks. Among the many potential technologies in LTE-Advanced systems, users' ...
Macroalgal polysaccharides in biomimetic nanodelivery systems
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Bentham Science Publishers
, 2019 , Article Review)
Background: Imitating nature in the design of bio-inspired drug delivery systems resulted in several success stories. However, the practical application of biomimicry is still largely unrealized owing to the fact that we ...
Direct Oral Anticoagulant Use in Atypical Thrombosis-Related Conditions
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SAGE Publications Inc.
, 2018 , Article Review)
Objective: To review the published literature for evidence of the efficacy and safety of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) when used in the management of atypical thrombosis-related conditions. Data Sources: A comprehensive ...
Rethinking the relationship between momentum and sport performance: Toward an integrative perspective
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2017 , Article Review)
The relationship between momentum and performance has elicited the curiosity of athletes, coaches, and sport psychologists since the late 1970s. Psychological momentum and behavioral momentum reflect both an impetus expected ...
Review of policies encouraging renewable energy integration & best practices
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2015 , Article Review)
This article provides policy-makers and renewable energy project developers with background information and analysis into the successful penetration of renewable energy policies. The analysis emphasizes on the different ...
Corrosion and surface modification on biocompatible metals: A review
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2017 , Article Review)
Corrosion prevention in biomaterials has become crucial particularly to overcome inflammation and allergic reactions caused by the biomaterials' implants towards the human body. When these metal implants contacted with ...
Graphene-based nanopore approaches for DNA sequencing: A literature review
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2018 , Article Review)
DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the blueprint of life as it encodes all genetic information. In genetic disorder such as gene fusion, copy number variation (CNV) and single nucleotide polymorphism, DNA sequencing is used ...