Self-stratification and phase separation in drying binary colloidal films.

Hypothesis: Films that develop compositional heterogeneity during drying offer a promising approach for achieving tailored functionalities. These functionalities can be realized by strategically directing different components during the drying process. One approach to achieve this is through spontaneous size segregation of colloidal particles.

Standardizing designed and emergent quantitative features in microphysiological systems.

Microphysiological systems (MPSs) are cellular models that replicate aspects of organ and tissue functions in vitro. In contrast with conventional cell cultures, MPSs often provide physiological mechanical cues to cells, include fluid flow and can be interlinked (hence, they are often referred to as microfluidic tissue chips or organs-on-chips). Here, by means of examples of MPSs of the vascular system, intestine, brain and heart, we advocate for the development of standards that allow for comparisons of quantitative physiological features in MPSs and humans.

[ChatGPT in mental health care].

Background: ChatGPT is increasingly used in various sectors, from lawyers to copywriters. However, its implementation in Mental Health Care (MHC) is still largely uncharted territory, both administratively and therapeutically.

Aim: This essay provides an informed view on the practical implementation of ChatGPT in MHC, paying special attention to both administrative and therapeutic applications, as well as identifying some challenges.

Self-Controlled Video Feedback Facilitates the Learning of Tactical Skills in Tennis.

This study aimed to examine the effect of self-controlled video feedback on the learning of tactical motor skills in tennis, and additionally, whether this was affected by learners' self-efficacy and self-regulative skills. Twenty-three intermediately skilled tennis players were assigned to either a self-controlled group that was provided video feedback on request or a yoked group that received an identical, externally controlled video feedback schedule. In three training sessions participants practiced serve and volley play.

Effect of thermal annealing on an emissive layer containing a blend of a small molecule and polymer as host for application in OLEDs.

In order to improve the performance of OLEDs, a host-guest mixture was used as an emissive layer. To have better host properties, a mixture of different materials with suitable properties can also be used as a host. In this study, we used a mixture of a polymer and a small molecule as the host and studied the effect of thermal annealing on the emissive layer properties by using Ir(ppy) as the emitter.