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Background: Whether nanoengineered titanium surfaces confer superior implant stability beyond modern microrough controls remains uncertain. Methods: This systematic review followed PRISMA 2020 guidance: comprehensive multi-database searching with de-...

This study provides a novel approach to the field of prognostics and health management (PHM) in nanotechnology: multi-agent systems integrated with ontology-based knowledge representation and Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL). This framework has agen...

Temperature is crucial for fish physiology, as metabolism and related physiological processes are directly influenced by thermal energy. Against the backdrop of global warming, climate-induced variations in water temperature increasingly constrain fi...

Battery health monitoring is essential for ensuring the safety, longevity, and efficiency of energy storage systems, particularly in critical applications where reliability is important. Traditional methods for assessing battery degradation, such as...

In this paper, we study a generalization of Padovan numbers. We define a generating function and matrix generators for the generalized Padovan sequence. Moreover, using graph methods and a special family of generalized Padovan sequences, we derive a...

This work introduces two complementary surface electromyography (sEMG) datasets for hand gesture recognition. Signals were collected from 40 healthy subjects aged 18 to 40 years, divided into two independent groups of 20 participants each. In both da...

This study investigates the accelerating adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) integrated with residential rooftop solar and battery storage in Australia, employing Actor–Network Theory (ANT) to elucidate socio-technical dynamics. Through purposi...

Power quality is a continuous concern in industry, especially in steel mills operating with nonlinear, fluctuating, and unbalanced loads. This paper investigates the influence of a Static Var Compensator (SVC) on power quality parameters in a hot met...

Natural hazards pose an increasing threat to infrastructures, lives, and livelihoods in alpine regions due to climate change and the growing demand for settlement space. While grey protective structures are commonly deployed to provide immediate safe...

The study examines the emotional and physiological effects of message framing in sustainability communication. Specifically, it explores how different image–message combinations shape consumer engagement by measuring physiological arousal (acti...

Wind-induced acceleration represents one of the main challenges in the dynamic behavior of tall buildings. Its estimation can be carried out through experimental wind tunnel tests or using the analytical expressions proposed in various international...

The X and Gamma Imager and Spectrometer (XGIS) on board THESEUS is a finely pixelized and modular instrument designed for broadband high-energy transient detection. XGIS consists of two cameras, each composed of 10 supermodules, with each supermodule...

The complexity of the milk matrix, driven by its lipid-rich composition, complicates pesticide residue analysis. This study developed a simplified and robust analytical procedure for the quantification of 250 pesticides in cow’s milk. Sample pr...

Job satisfaction plays a critical role in shaping professional outcomes, as it has been positively associated with enhanced performance and greater motivation. Conversely, insufficient job satisfaction may contribute to higher rates of staff turnover...

Dissolved organic matter (DOM) is a crucial carbon source for soil microorganisms and plays a vital role in nutrient cycling and carbon (C) sequestration in soils. However, the extent to which soil microbes mediate DOM transformation at the molecular...

Background: Head and neck carcinomas represent a heterogeneous group of aggressive malignancies with often poor prognosis and high recurrence rates. In recent years, the identification and characterization of cancer stem cells (CSCs) within these tum...

Objectives: To evaluate the validity, accuracy, and reliability of the G-Force force platform during isometric tests, through comparison with a gold-standard force platform in physically active young adults. Methods: Nine physically active participan...

Background: The combination of manganese porphyrins (MnPs) and ascorbate (ASC) represents a promising redox-based therapeutic approach for selectively targeting cancer cells. We investigated the cytotoxic effects of two structurally distinct MnPs (Mn...

Spices play a crucial role in shaping the characteristic flavor of marinated meat products. This study systematically compared the effects of physical crushing, vacuum nano-collision, and steam explosion on the physical and flavor characteristics of...

Background and Objectives: Driving pressure (DP) and components of mechanical power (MP) have been proposed as prognostic markers in ARDS. The prognostic significance of these parameters in COVID-19–associated ARDS (C-ARDS), particularly during...

Background and Objectives: Intertrochanteric femur fractures are very common, especially in the elderly population, and cause serious morbidity and mortality. Today, the most commonly used implants in the treatment of these fractures are proximal fem...

Chronic low-grade inflammation, or “inflammaging,” is a defining feature of aging and a key driver of functional decline. Among innate immune sensors, Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are central mediators linking cellular stress to sterile inf...

Corporate bankruptcy prediction has become increasingly critical amid economic uncertainty. This study proposes a novel two-stage machine learning approach to enhance bankruptcy prediction accuracy, applied to Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed companies. F...

Cover crops are vital for sustainable orchard management, but their differential impacts on soil microbial communities and inter-domain networks across soil profiles remain unclear. To address this, we conducted a field experiment in a semi-arid appl...

Cell cultures are an essential tool for laboratory diagnosis of porcine viral infections. However, interpreting the results requires considering the species and tissue origin of cell lines as well as the specific virus replication characteristics (cy...

Although sewage sludge in agriculture can promote circular economy goals, concerns remain about the transfer of contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) into crops and soils. This study evaluated the uptake and risk of 27 CECs in tomatoes cultivated i...

Hydroxamic acid extractants, such as LIX984, demonstrate high efficiency in extracting nickel from electron-free nickel waste solutions; however, they suffer from a slow extraction rate. This study investigated the effect of adding 2–5 vol.% of...

This article presents the results of a comprehensive material analysis of medieval decorative bands from two different excavations in present-day Poland, specifically from early medieval cemeteries in Gródek upon the Bug River and Pień. T...

Accurate identification of wild edible macrofungi is essential for biodiversity conservation, food safety, and ecological sustainability, yet remains challenging due to the morphological similarity between edible and toxic species. In this study, a c...

Strawberry fruit quality is linked to its phytochemical composition, yet the diversity of non-volatile terpenoids remains largely unexplored. Therefore, a comparative LC-MS/MS-based metabolomic analysis of terpenoid profiles was conducted using three...

Antimicrobial Blue Light (aBL) can be used to control the growth of pathogens in several applicative fields, from sanitization of inert surfaces to human skin treatment and from industry to food. Though the mechanism of action is still unknown, it ha...

Blocking the protein–protein interaction (PPI) between programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) and its ligand PD-L1 is a crucial strategy in cancer immunotherapy. However, existing monoclonal antibody-based therapies have limitations such as hig...

Background: Motor adaptation is a process where movements need to be modified in response to changes in the task, environment, or organism itself. Even a very short-term process of adaptation to different movement execution conditions leads to improv...

Virtual reality (VR) has emerged as an innovative platform for delivering cognitive and physical training to individuals with cognitive impairment. However, the differential effectiveness of fully immersive versus partially immersive VR interventions...

Aquatic species are exposed to several long-chain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in the environment but their potential toxicity is not well studied. In this study, we assessed the effects of perfluoroundecanoic acid (PFUnDA) exposure on...

Emergent Large Language Models (LLMs) show impressive capabilities in performing a wide range of tasks. These models can be harnessed for biophysical use as well. The main challenge in this endeavor lies in transforming 3D chemical data into 1D langu...

The article explores the problem of the design of an employee’s digital twin for a human resource management system under Industry 4.0. An employee’s digital twin is linked to the concept of individual human capital, that is, the combinat...

Temperature is a key driver of microbial metabolism, yet non-invasive methods for quantifying microbially generated heat in complex environments remain limited. Here, we present a low-cost digital temperature sensing system integrated into an Arduino...

Energy consumption is a key driver of economic and social development, particularly in rapidly expanding sectors such as Information and Communication Technology (ICT). This study explores the energy demand of Quito’s ICT sector across technica...

Background: Fluid accumulation syndrome (FAS) is a well-recognized predictor of adverse outcomes in critically ill patients, particularly in the context of sepsis and cardiorenal syndrome. However, extreme cases of fluid accumulation exceeding 60 L a...

Background/Objectives: Despite widespread negative effects on physical and societal well-being, the neurological effects and risk factors of alcohol misuse are far from being fully understood. To broaden knowledge about inherent differences and possi...

With lipid metabolism disorders becoming a global health issue, designing safe and effective prevention methods is crucial. Curcumin, a natural polyphenol compound, exhibits the ability to ameliorate lipid metabolism disorders. However, the bioavaila...

Background: Microsurgical breast reconstruction is advancing rapidly with the integration of innovative technologies that enhance surgical precision, safety, and outcomes. This narrative review highlights recent developments across four key phases: f...

Background/Objectives: Resveratrol (RSV) and curcumin (CRC) have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, photoprotective, and cell-repairing properties. We selected them to investigate the potential role involved in human keratinocyte protection. Additionall...

Fruit size is a key economic trait in horticultural crops, determined by an integrated network of genetic, hormonal, epigenetic, and environmental factors. This review synthesizes recent advances in understanding this regulation. Genetically, key qua...

The combination of rapeseed oil (RO) and hazelnut oil (HO) was selected to create a functional blend integrating two technologically complementary lipid matrices. RO is valued for its favorable fatty acid (FA) profile, particularly its low saturated...

Bats have been identified as reservoir hosts for an exceptional diversity of viruses, including multiple taxa of high zoonotic concern. Over a hundred bat species inhabit Vietnam, which, combined with significant biodiversity, carry high risk of zoon...

Endotracheal intubation in cats carries risks; supraglottic airway devices (SADs) offer a less invasive alternative. This prospective clinical study evaluated the V-gel® advanced in cats undergoing ovariohysterectomy, with the primary aim of intr...

Background While many factors are known to influence adverse outcomes after head and neck cancer ablation with free flap reconstruction, two low-cost inflammatory–nutritional indices—the Controlling Nutritional Status (CONUT) score and th...

Aging is a major risk factor for neurodegenerative diseases in which microglia-driven neuroinflammation plays a critical role in neuronal dysfunction and disease progression. In this study, we sought to isolate bioactive metabolites from Quercus acut...