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FaceIt: Real‐Time On‐Device Identity‐Preserving Portrait Animation

Computer Graphics Forum, EarlyView.
A real‐time, on‐device algorithm for animating a single portrait image using detailed facial expressions and motions from a driving video achieving visual quality that can outperform even techniques with significantly higher computational overhead. Abstract Recently, significant progress has been made in generating expressive and temporally coherent ...
M. Dvorožňák, D. Sýkora, C. Curtis, B. Curless, Y. Xu, Z. Zhou, O. Sorkine‐Hornung, D. Salesin   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

jar [seal]

, 1970
jar2 nOther common seals found in Newfoundland and Labrador waters are the Harbour Seal or "ranger," the Ringed Seal or "jar," the Bearded Seal or "square-flipper," and the Grey Seal.G.M.Story JAN 1970PRINTED ITEM JH 1/70Used I and SupUsed I2Not ...

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Circumpolar Population Structure, Diversity and Recent Evolutionary History of the Bearded Seal in Relation to Past and Present Icescapes

The Arctic environment plays a critical role in the global climate system and marine biodiversity. The region's ice-covered expanses provide essential breeding and feeding grounds for a diverse assemblage of marine species, who have adapted to thrive in ...
Stimmelmayr, Raphaela, Olsen, Morten Tange, Schreiber, Lennart, Lydersen, Christian, Martínez, Alba Refoyo, Dietz, Rune, Hansen, Rikke Guldborg, Quakenbush, Lori, Lorenzen, Eline D., De Cahsan, Binia, McCarthy, Morgan L., Bryan, Anna, Kovacs, Kit M., Ferguson, Steven H., Rosing-Asvid, Aqqalu   +14 more
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First record of an Australian fur seal (Arctocephalus pusillus doriferus) feeding on a wobbegong shark (Orectolobus ornatus) [PDF]

, 2005
The Australian fur seal (Arctocephalus pusillus doriferus) is listed as a ‘vulnerable’ species in New South Wales (NSW) under the Threatened Species Conservation Act, recovering from exploitation by commercial sealing activities around southeastern ...
Huveneers, C., Huveneers, Charlie, Allen, S., Allen, Simon   +3 more
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Leadership and Accountability in Faith‐Based Institutions: Evidence From UK Mosques

Financial Accountability &Management, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study investigates accountability in religious institutions on the basis of evidence obtained from interviews with relevant parties in UK mosques. We mobilize prior theoretical contention regarding servant leadership and constraints on personal accountability to expose perceptions of seriously deficient discharge outcomes.
Umair Riaz, Anwar Halari, Bruce Burton, Theresa Dunne   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bio‐active designed peptide for hair keratin strengthening

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, EarlyView.
Bioactive tripeptides through in silico screening revealed KCV (Tripeptide‐132) as the most promising keratin‐targeting candidate. Experimental studies confirmed its superior hair‐strengthening performance with 44% tensile strength enhancement, 50% breakage reduction, improved surface integrity and fibre penetration.
Chan‐Su Rha, Byeong Gyu In, Kilsun Myoung, Chaeyeon Song, Eun‐Soo Lee, Heung Soo Baek, Won Seok Park   +6 more
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Efficacy of Air‐Polishing in Managing Biofilm Formation in Patients Wearing Fixed Orthodontic Appliances: A Single‐Blind, Split‐Mouth, Randomised Controlled Trial

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives To investigate the efficacy of air‐polishing in managing biofilm formation in patients wearing fixed orthodontic appliances. Methods This pilot study was designed as a single‐blind split‐mouth randomised controlled study. Twenty patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment were enrolled.
James Millar, Tianyou Wu, Richard D. Cannon, Mauro Farella, Li Mei   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Immunometabolic Modulation by Low‐Dose Sodium Butyrate: PI3K/Akt/mTOR Signalling Orchestrates Macrophage Polarization to Protect Against Clostridioides difficile Colitis

Immunology, EarlyView.
Clostridioides difficile toxins TcdA and TcdB enter intestinal epithelial cells (IECs) via specific receptors, disrupt tight‐junction integrity and activate PI3K/Akt/mTOR signalling, promoting inflammasome assembly and IL‐1β release. Toxin‐induced IEC apoptosis further weakens the epithelial barrier.
Sisi Zhang, Zhou Jingxiang, Caixia Tan, Yuanyuan Xiao, Ju Zou, Biyue Tian, Anhua Wu, Chunhui Li   +7 more
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Ultra‐High‐Speed Sintering of 3.5Y‐TZP Zirconia: Time Reduction Without Compromising Translucency

Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives To assess, firstly, the impact of three sintering speeds on translucency and grain size of 3.5Y‐TZP zirconia (Katana HT) across clinically relevant thicknesses, and secondly, the effect of thermocycling on translucency. Materials and Methods Disc specimens were fabricated at six thicknesses (0.7–2.0 mm) and sintered using SLOW (7 h),
Tatiana Roman, Hamdi Jmal, Teissir Ben Ammar , Adrien Greffet, Marc Lenertz, Olivier Etienne   +5 more
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Summer Diet of the Bearded Seal (Erignathus barbatus) in the Canadian High Arctic [PDF]

, 1983
Stomach contents of 34 bearded seals taken in three High Arctic localities (Grise Fiord, Pond Inlet and Clyde) during the summers from 1978-1980 were examined.
Finley, K.J., Evans, C.R.
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