Titanium and its alloys have long been used as implantable biomaterials in orthopedics; however, to the best of our knowledge, few studies were reported investigate surface functionalization titanium for enhanced lubrication sustained drug release. In present study, titania nanotube arrays (TNTs) prepared by anodization effective nanocarriers, using substrate. Meanwhile, motivated articular cartilage-inspired superlubricity mussel-inspired adhesion, a copolymer containing both dopamine...

Abstract Cholesteric liquid crystals (CLCs) are becoming increasingly popular due to their unique chiral structural color. Unlike ordinary CLCs materials, particles exhibit angle‐independence, making them particularly noteworthy. However, currently, there limited effective methods for controlling the color of particles, other than adjusting concentration dopants or introducing stimuli‐responsive groups. Here, a scalable and cost‐effective process preparing monodisperse via dispersion...

In clinics it is extremely important for implanted devices to achieve the property of enhanced lubrication and bacterial resistance; however, such a strategy has rarely been reported in previous literature. present study, surface functionalization method, motivated by articular cartilage-inspired superlubrication mussel-inspired adhesion, was proposed modify titanium alloy (Ti6Al4V) using copolymer (DMA–MPC) synthesized via free radical copolymerization. The copolymer-coated Ti6Al4V...

Objectives: The projected increase in the population of older adults United States entails a pressing need to examine risk and protective factors associated with cognitive function. This study aims association between neighborhood social cohesion function among Chinese States. Method: Using first epidemiological survey Americans applying ordinary least squares quantile regressions, this examines various domains Results: Results show that is independently most (i.e. global cognition score,...

Abstract Background and Objectives A growing body of literature indicates that neighborhood social cohesion is generally associated with lower levels psychological distress higher life satisfaction (LS). However, very few studies have examined these relationships among Chinese older adults, the fastest aging population across all racial/ethnic groups in U.S. Focusing on this population, current study aims to examine associations LS as well mediating role resilience moderating birth place...

The density derived electrostatic and chemical (DDEC) approach for calculating the charges of atoms in a metal–organic framework is considered to be most accurate one, but computationally more costly than other popular charge-assignment methods.

<title>Abstract</title> This study examines healthcare utilization patterns among Japan’s older population (aged 75 and above) during a prolonged public health emergency, focusing on the later phase of COVID-19 pandemic (November 2021-September 2022). period was characterized by Omicron variant, widespread vaccination coverage, adapted measures. Using comprehensive dataset 189,841,257 medical claims linked with income tax records, we analyze how correlates measures, severity, levels. Our...

A critical goal in biology is deducing input signals from measurable readouts. Genetic circuits have successfully been designed to respond specific analytes and produce quantifiable outputs; however, multiplexed signal processing remains challenging. This limitation partially due crosstalk, or sensors' non-specific responses unintended signals. While strategies achieve orthogonality are promising, they time-intensive context-dependent. Here, we introduce a new, generalizable approach that...

Rambling natural landscapes or landscape gardens may invoke positive emotions. However, the manner in which people experience and cortical differences appreciation of naturalness artificiality remain unknown.This study scanned participants with functional magnetic resonance imaging while they viewed photographs performed scene type judgment task.As predicted, we identified brain regions that were associated perceptual process, cognitive rewarding when appreciating without color preference....

Elastomers such as gels and rubbers play various roles in our lives. Elastomers, which guarantee the safety of airplanes automobiles stability buildings, are materials that have made lives people twentieth century extremely convenient. The existence macromolecules, is, giant molecules, has been clarified; development synthetic macromolecules progressed; understanding elastomers progressed. By introducing new ideas, it become possible to obtain tough hard elastomers, was difficult under...

Focusing on Asian-American immigrants in the National Latino and AsianAmerican Study, this work examines (1) whether immigration-related stressors areassociated with 12-month depressive disorder suicidal ideation, (2) howindividual religious involvement moderates associations. Findings from regressionanalyses reveal that limited English proficiency increases risk of both 12-monthdepressive ideation. No significant differences ideation are found by age at immigration. Mostimportantly,...

Background: This study aims to examine the lay perceptions of successful aging among elderly Chinese in Hawai'i, state has highest life expectancy United States. Method: Principal components factor analysis and logistic regression models were used analyze survey data collected 136 respondents who asked evaluate importance 12 items developed Asian societies involving population. Results: Results from reveal three distinct factors out aging-(a) psychosocial economic well-being, (b) physical...

There is evidence that greater aesthetic experience can be linked to artworks when their corresponding meanings successfully inferred and understood. Modern cultural-expo architecture considered a form of artistic creation design, the design philosophy may derived from representational objects or abstract social meanings. The present study investigates whether with an easy-to-understand architectural appearance perceived as more beautiful how photographs different types descriptions designs...

ConspectusSoft materials, which are optically transparent and exhibit high mechanical performance, will be key materials in important research areas our future lives, such as highly advanced medicine, soft robotics, wearable displays. When transparent, objects underneath the material can observed by naked eye. Additionally, because they allow light to pass through, used optical applications lenses Therefore, make it possible transmit information. Such have been widely daily life, but their...

The modification of vinyl groups on polyrotaxane derivatives, obtained with polyethylene glycol as the axial molecule and α-cyclodextrin cyclic molecule, allows production crosslinkers that react various monomers, facilitating formation polymer networks. In contrast to conventional crosslinked networks using typical crosslinking agents, employing agents allow for mobile points. Consequently, resulting polymeric network may exhibit increased toughness, external stress is uniformly distributed...

Increasing studies document the discrepancy between scholarly criteria of successful ageing versus subjective perceptions among older adults. To address this gap, study aims to examine lay elderly Chinese in Honolulu, Hawai’i. Qualitative data were collected from two focus groups respondents’ ageing. Many interesting themes relevant emerged group discussions, including but not limited to: (a) “laughter” and related concepts happiness joy; (b) social engagement; (c) good eating habits; (d)...

Prussian blue analogues (PBAs) are model host compounds for the intercalation of monovalent cations electrochemical energy storage and separations. However, interactions among interstitial species their effects on atomic arrangements therein understood mainly at a phenomenological level. Analyzing correlations between electronic polyatomic in hydrated is complicated by nonlocal hydrogen-bonding zeolitic water framework lattices. Here, we train machine-learning (ML) models to learn...

Designing and developing sensitive electrochemical sensors have always been paid attention to achieve the accurate detection of ammonia–nitrogen in aqueous environment. Herein, a two-step electrodeposition route was used Ni foam-supported polypyrrole nanospheres Pt nanostars sensing electrode (Pt-PPy-Ni foam) for detection. After controlling deposition time nanostars, optimal Pt-PPy-Ni foam exhibited greater electrocatalytic ability ammonia oxidation reaction with current density 41.73 mA...