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Open Access Research Article

Corporate Digital Responsibility and the Business Implications of Quantum Computing

Received: 06 September 2023;  Published: 07 December 2023;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2304053

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While artificial intelligence has been attracting increasing investment and controversy, a new, and potentially much more powerful technology, Quantum Computing, is on the business horizon. Already, organizations are assessing its potential for addressing a range of computationally challenging issues, such as last-mile optimization and cryptanalysis to break encryption algorithms, and are exploring possible applications in a range of business areas. While the advent of Quantum Computing may bring an array of opport [...]

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Open Access Original Research

Effects of Ficus Platyphylla-Induced Hypothermia on Long-term Functional Recovery after Ischaemic Stroke

Received: 19 October 2023;  Published: 05 December 2023;  doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2304200

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A stroke is a cerebrovascular disease that results from a blockage in the blood supply to part of the brain or a burst blood vessel in the brain. It is the second leading cause of death worldwide, with an annual mortality rate of about 5.5 million. Antithrombotic therapies have failed to provide a cure for this debilitating cerebrovascular disorder, and hypothermia is gaining interest as a novel strategy for the management of stroke. In this study, we evaluated the effects of Ficus platyphylla-induced hypothermia o [...]

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Open Access Original Research

In Water High Yield and Selectivity of CH4 and H2 Production from CO2 Using UVC Light and a SiO2-surface-modified TiO2 Photocatalysts

Received: 25 August 2023;  Published: 05 December 2023;  doi: 10.21926/cr.2304029

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To improve CH4 and H2 formation from CO2 photoreduction using non-organic, non-laborious, and inexpensive photocatalysts, we have prepared two surface-silicate-modified TiO2 catalysts: P25-SiO2 and AmTiO2-SiO2 (amorphous TiO2) to be tested in water and using UV light. The last catalyst produces more CH4 and H2 in water than P25 (3:1 TiO2 anatase: rutile) under UV light irradiation of HCO3- and CO2; am-TiO2-SiO2 at pH = 7, produces 8 times more CH4 and H2 than P25 with selectivity at the reactor headspace of 30% and [...]

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Open Access Editorial

Potential Applications of Nanomedicine

Received: 03 December 2023;  Published: 05 December 2023;  doi: 10.21926/rpm.2304036

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EditorialPotential Applications of NanomedicineHossein Hosseinkhani *Innovation Center for Advanced Technology, Matrix HT, Inc., New York, NY 10019, USA; E-Mail: hh@matrix-inc.com* Correspondence: Hossein Hosseinkhani; E-Mail: hh@matrix-inc.comRecent Progress in Materials2023, volume 5, issue 4doi:10.21926/rpm.2304036Received: December 03, 2023Accepted: December 04, 2023Published: December 05, 2023

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Open Access Original Research

Sexual Orientation and Risk for Elder Abuse: Findings from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging

Received: 03 October 2023;  Published: 04 December 2023;  doi: 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2304260

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This study addresses knowledge gaps concerning prevalence and risk factors for elder abuse among sexual minority (SM) compared to heterosexual Canadians aged 65+. Data derive from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging, a national cohort study. Outcome variables include self-reports of psychological, physical, or financial abuse in the 12 months before interview and overall. Main explanatory variables are sexual orientation and gender identity; covariates include other socio-demographic characteristics, general a [...]

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Open Access Original Research

Characterization of ‘Ca. Phytoplasma asteris’, ‘Ca. Phytoplasma australiense’ and ‘Ca. Phytoplasma mali’ Associated with Russian Olive Witches’-Broom Disease in Iran Using Next-Generation Sequencing

Received: 31 August 2023;  Published: 04 December 2023;  doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2304204

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Russian olive trees showing witches’-broom disease symptoms in urban green spaces and orchards in northwest Iran were sampled for phytoplasma detection. PCR assays and Sanger sequencing of 16S rRNA gene confirmed that ‘Ca. Phytoplasma asteris’ was associated with Russian olive witches’-broom disease. For genomic characterization of phytoplasma associated with disease, the total DNA of an infected tree was analyzed by Illumina next-generation sequencing (NGS). The NGS analysis generated 46011389 read pairs of raw da [...]

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Open Access Original Research

Immune-Suppression Modulation in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients Admitted for COVID-19

Received: 14 June 2023;  Published: 01 December 2023;  doi: 10.21926/obm.transplant.2304204

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SARS-CoV-2 infection has significantly impacted solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients, who are at high risk of disease and worse outcomes. Moreover, therapeutic management in this population is not precise yet. Our study aimed to evaluate the overall survival of SOT recipients and predictive factors for mortality. We also aimed to assess the impact of antiviral treatments and immunosuppressant changes on overall mortality and to evaluate the length of hospital stay of SOT compared to the general population. This [...]

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Open Access Original Research

Adaptation to Residential Care: Voices from New Zealand

Received: 25 May 2023;  Published: 01 December 2023;  doi: 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2304259

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This article explores the adaptation process of older adults in residential care facilities in New Zealand. Through a phenomenological approach, this study provides clarity on how older adults adjust in residential care despite losses and challenges. Qualitative data on 24 older adults, 6 residential care facilities, and 10 staff were collected. Utilising qualitative software the following were identified: loss, support, acceptance and meaningful support. Initially, the unfamiliar environment and faces, structured [...]

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Open Access Research Article

Environmental Consequences in the Neighbourhood of Rapid Unplanned Urbanisation in Bangalore City

Received: 24 July 2023;  Published: 01 December 2023;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2304052

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The knowledge of landscape dynamics aids in evolving strategies for the prudent management of natural resources to sustain ecosystem services. The availability of spatiotemporal remote sensing data with advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) algorithms has aided in assessing the ecological status in urban environments, markedly revealing complex patterns and interactions. The current communication presents landscape dynamics in the Bengaluru Urban district from 1973 to 2022 using a s [...]

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Open Access Original Research

Stress Analysis and Life Prediction of a Ceramic Matrix Composite Vane Using a Micromechanics-Based Approach

Received: 06 September 2023;  Published: 01 December 2023;  doi: 10.21926/rpm.2304035

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The results of stress analysis of a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) vane using a physics-based model developed for two-dimensional woven CMCs are presented. The model considers the inherent defects and micromechanical damage in woven CMCs along with time-dependent deformation of the constituents. Predictions include damage state under general load conditions and the global deformation response of the vane. Strain-gage data from burst tests are compared to strain predictions obtained using the model. Results from tim [...]

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