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Surface mulching and nitrogen (N) application are widely used to enhance crop yield and water productivity (WP). However, their combined effects remain unclear. Here, a three-year field experiment was conducted to comprehensively assess the effects o...

A major objective of this study is to investigate the incorporation of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles (nHA) in a biopolymeric matrix of alginate (Alg) and gelatin (Gel), with particular emphasis understanding how controlled variation in nHA concentrati...

Background: Low-grade fibromyxoid sarcoma (LGFMS) is a rare malignant fibroblastic tumor that often appears deceptively benign. Accurate diagnosis is challenging due to its variable morphology and low mitotic activity. This systematic review provides...

Pain is an unpleasant but essential sensory experience that serves as a protective mechanism, yet it can also manifest maladaptively in a wide range of pathological conditions. Current analgesic strategies rely heavily on opioid medications and non-s...

In this study, a hybrid deep learning model that combines the VGG16 and ResNet101V2 architectures is proposed for image-based fire detection. In addition, a balanced drone guidance algorithm is developed to efficiently assign tasks to available UAVs....

Education 4.0 and digital learning have led to a technology-driven transformation in educational methodologies and the roles of teachers, primarily at Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). From an educational standpoint, the extant literature on Educ...

Developing positive energy districts (PEDs) is a key strategy in the global energy transition to reduce the high energy use and greenhouse gas emissions from the built environment. While the creation of new, energy-efficient urban areas as PEDs is es...

Ensuring the long-term performance of infrastructure in cold regions necessitates evaluating the frost durability of subgrade materials. This study comprehensively investigates the mechanical behavior of cement-stabilized silty clay, a common materia...

Pre-sowing seed treatment (priming) is a strategic tool for programming future crop yield, aimed at improving early plant development and enhancing stress resilience. This study investigated the effects of priming wheat seeds with 100 µM ibupro...

Pilot workload is a critical factor influencing flight safety. This study collects both subjective and objective data on pilot workload using the NASA-TLX questionnaire and electroencephalogram acquisition systems during simulated flight tasks. The r...

The composition of air pollutants in industrial complexes differs from that of general urban areas, often containing more hazardous substances that pose significant health risks to both workers and residents nearby. In this study, PM2.5 and its 29 ch...

Background/Objectives: Self-collection devices are more widely used than ever for detecting sexually transmitted infections and cervical cancer. Despite this, we still lack a clear understanding of how well these tools actually collect and release th...

Reproductive performance in livestock and poultry is a core determinant of economic efficiency in the animal industry. While traditional research has primarily focused on genetics, endocrinology, and immune regulation, emerging microbiome studies rev...

The traditional ultrasonic bonding technique for IGBT T2 copper terminals often causes physical damage to ceramic substrates, severely compromising the reliability of power modules. Meanwhile, T2 copper laser welding faces inherent challenges includi...

Background: Childhood cancer is the leading cause of natural death among children in high-income countries, despite treatment improvements. The Spanish Registry of Childhood Tumours (RETI-SEHOP) systematically records all cases treated within the net...

Vascularised composite allotransplantation (VCA) has an evolving role in the reconstruction of complex functional and aesthetic deficits non-amenable to autologous or implant-based reconstructive modalities. International applications of VCA span upp...

The neurofibromin 1 (NF1) splice-site mutation c.61-2A>G (rs1131691100) is a rare, pathogenic, autosomal dominant variant that disrupts NF1 tumor-suppressor function, causing neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). Its pathogenic mechanism is poorly under...

Residential barbecuing is becoming increasingly popular worldwide, especially in cities, where it is not only a leisure activity but also an important social and cultural practice. Consequently, the number of grills and smokers in use continues to gr...

Ceramsite foam concrete (CFC), recognized for its lightweight, thermal insulation, and eco-friendly properties, is a promising material for composite structures. The interfacial shear bond behavior between CFC and normal concrete (NC) critically gove...

Background/Objectives: Primary health care (PHC) is the cornerstone of any high-quality healthcare system. For PHC to work well, healthcare professionals need to be skilled in critical thinking, self-reflection, and patient-centered care. However, fe...

Jones fractures are Zone 2 fractures of the fifth metatarsal. Biomechanical comparisons of fixation strategies for Jones fractures remain limited by the lack of standardized, head-to-head evaluations across major fixation methods. The purpose of this...

Canopy ammonia (NH3) exchange is a major contributor to agricultural NH3 emissions and is closely linked to nitrogen-use efficiency. Glutamine synthetase (GS) mediates plant NH3 assimilation, yet the specific roles of different GS isoenzymes in regul...

The use of robots in various industries has increased significantly in recent years, with mobile robots playing a central role in automation. Their applications range from service robotics and automated material handling to bomb disposal and planetar...

Inflammation is strongly related to the development of multiple chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular and autoimmune diseases, and is considered a crucial target for new therapeutic approaches, since it significantly impacts public health, contrib...

Direct-starting of industrial motors has problems such as large current impact (five to eight times the rated current), mechanical stress damage, and low energy efficiency. This paper explores the technological innovations in motor soft-start driven...

OsHKT1;1, a member of the high-affinity K+ transporter (HKT) family, plays a key role in Na+ homeostasis and salinity tolerance in rice. In our previous study, multiple potential OsHKT1;1 splicing variants were identified, as well as the full-length...

White lupin (Lupinus albus) is a very important legume crop, having seeds with high protein content but also quantities of antinutritional alkaloids. Regarding cultivation, it is sensitive to neutral or alkaline soil conditions, although it is well a...

Background/Objectives: To develop and validate a predictive model that combines morphological features and dual-energy CT (DECT) parameters to non-invasively distinguish metastatic from benign axillary lymph nodes in patients with breast cancer (BC)....

Antonio Basoli’s one hundred Picturesque views of the city of Bologna (1824–1836) include 95 preparatory drawings, 16 of which were executed on oil-impregnated lightweight paper now showing advanced degradation. This study aims to investi...

The addition of inhibitors and organic materials in corn fields is an important measure to ensure yield and improve soil fertility. Understanding the effects of the addition of inhibitors and organic material on soil microbial carbon use efficiency (...

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive inflammatory lung disorder with limited effective therapies. NRICM102, a traditional multi-herbal formulation originally developed for COVID-19, exhibits anti-inflammatory and...

On 18 March 2025, a moderate earthquake with moment magnitude Mw 4.2 struck the Basilicata region in Southern Italy. The event occurred at 09:01:25 UTC with an epicentre located approximately 4 km northeast of the city of Potenza (PZ). The earthquake...

Time-varying formation tracking of networked unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems plays a crucial role in cooperative missions such as encirclement, cooperative surveillance, and search-and-rescue operations, where human operators are often involved...

The citrus processing industry generates large amounts of organic residues whose sustainable management is a major environmental challenge. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of incorporating citrus-derived waste (CW) into coconut-coir...

Background: “Healthy Life Longevity” (a latent variable) is defined as the number of survival days, along with recommended subjective health and long-term care needs. This study aimed to clarify the structural relationships among several...

High-precision non-contact online voltage monitoring has attracted considerable attention due to its improved safety. Based upon existing research works and validation of non-contact voltage measurement techniques, an enhanced approach for online vol...

Excessive sodium intake is a major public health concern, and bread is one of the main dietary sources of sodium chloride. This study evaluated the potential of inactive yeast flakes as a functional ingredient for the partial replacement of sodium ch...

This study examines reservoir-triggered seismicity (RTS) in Poland and Vietnam. The current state of individual RTS seismic networks necessitates detecting earthquakes from only a few stations. The number of P waves is often inadequate for phase asso...

The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is critical in aiding cells in ensuring that proteins are folded and processed correctly, particularly during stressful situations. ER oxidoreductin-1 alpha (ERO1α) is an enzyme that is responsible for the formati...

Many native mammal species rely on the habitat elements provided by old-growth forests in the eastern United States (U.S.). Today, old-growth forests persist as remnant stands in the landscape. Historically, they included a mosaic of eastern forest t...

This study employed data-driven machine learning models to analyze the effects of filler material composition and other process parameters on mechanical properties during the crack repair of nickel-based superalloys such as K417G using wide-gap brazi...

Traditional ultrasonic bolt stress measurement is hindered by high power consumption. Lowering excitation voltage reduces power but degrades signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), compromising accuracy. This paper proposes a synergistic algorithm combining Emp...

This study investigated the chemical composition, antioxidant activity, and genotoxic potential of essential oils (EOs) obtained by hydrodistillation from aerial parts of four wild-growing Lamiaceae species in eastern Morocco: Spanish ziziphora (Zizi...

Anti-p200 pemphigoid is an autoimmune blistering disease (AIBD) caused by autoantibodies against laminin β4 and/or γ1, and clinically resembles bullous pemphigoid (BP) as well as the inflammatory variant of epidermolysis bullosa acquisita...

Anaerobic digestate (AD) has the potential to partially replace inorganic fertiliser, containing readily available nitrogen and other macro- and micronutrients. However, these properties vary with the feedstock. The objectives of this study were to a...

The collision dynamics of binary seawater droplets are pivotal in marine engineering applications, like spray desalination and engine cooling. While high-fidelity simulations can resolve these dynamics, they are computationally prohibitive for rapid...

3,4,5-Tris(alkyloxy)benzenesulfonates constitute a class of wedge-shaped dendrons exhibiting liquid crystalline properties, characterized by a diverse and intricate phase behavior that is predominantly governed by the length of the terminal aliphatic...

Measuring the spray parameters and providing feedback on the quality of the spraying is critical to ensuring that the spraying material reaches to the appropriate region. A novel software entitled DropSense was developed to determine spray parameters...

This research aims to assess and quantify the significance of incorporating the seismic performance of global and local engineering demand parameters (EDPs) within probabilistic frameworks when structural pounding of adjacent buildings occurs. For th...

The Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993 and its attendant regulations in South Africa require industries to implement occupational health programmes informed by corresponding occupational health (OH) hazards. The programmes are only inferred and,...