Sci, Volume 7, Issue 2

The study of non-phase modulation of different frequencies in the human electroencephalography (EEG) is revealing new mechanisms involved in information processing. In particular, it has been described that the alpha band, through a desynchronization...

Introduction: Surgical resection is the most effective therapy for patients with early non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Impact on quality of life (QoL) includes a period until return to work, perioperative complications and development of physical...

Submarines are required to have good performance, which is influenced by their type of hull, hull conditions, and operational conditions. This study compares the resistance between a Modified-U209 (U209) submarine and the DARPA Suboff. The former is...

Cryofibrinogenemia (CF) may be secondary to COVID-19. To establish this relationship, in PRECOVID-19 and COVID-19 periods we assess: (a) frequency and clinical features in patients with CF; (b) study of CF syndrome. We study all cryofibrinogen tests...

This paper introduces a novel fractional-order fuzzy logic controller (FOFLC) designed for stator voltage control in standalone doubly fed induction generator (DFIG) systems used in wind energy applications. Unlike traditional fuzzy logic controllers...

Surgical errors involving paired organs can have severe consequences, particularly in procedures where laterality is a critical factor. Wrong-site surgeries indicate failures in risk management and patient safety protocols, requiring continuous impro...

The application of double-layer shell structure is very common in some situations that require complex loads and vibrations, such as key components such as the shell and wings of aerospace engines, and the shell of underwater vehicles. Many authors h...

Cannabis sativa L. has been traditionally used for its therapeutic properties, particularly in treating various skin conditions. This study explores the in vitro anti-aging potential of five distinct parts of C. sativa L. (inflorescence, seed, leaf,...

The early and accurate detection of cancer remains a critical challenge in biomedical diagnostics. In this work, we propose and investigate a novel surface plasmon resonance (SPR) biosensor platform based on a multilayer configuration incorporating c...

Antioxidants, such as stilbenes, anthocyanidins, coumarins, tannins and flavonoids, are often based on oxygen-containing redox systems and tend to feature several hydroxyl groups in their chemical structures. From a synthetic perspective, oxygen atom...

This paper investigates the influence of ventilation conditions, including oxidizer flow speed and oxygen concentration, on major species composition in favor of estimating a risk of flame acceleration at reduced gravity. A two-step chemical reaction...

This study proposes an optimized energy management strategy for alternating current microgrids, integrating wind generation, battery energy storage systems (BESSs), and distribution static synchronous compensators (D-STATCOMs). The objective is to mi...

The optimal selection of conductors (OCS) in radial distribution networks is a critical aspect of system planning, directly impacting both investment costs and energy losses. This paper proposed a mixed-integer convex (MI-Convex) optimization framewo...

mHealth apps can promote behavior change to prevent heart disease. This study examined the efficacy of an 8-week theory-based mHealth intervention to promote heart disease preventive behaviors. The BaseMetrics app was designed using the Health Belief...

Salvia officinalis (common or medicinal sage) is a highly valued member of the genus Salvia. Due to its wide range of applications in various fields, including medicine, pharmacy, cosmetics, and food, S. officinalis is a common target for economic fr...

Luminal B breast cancer (LBBC) represents an aggressive, high-grade ER+ disease, associated with a high proliferation rate, higher mutation burden, and higher probability of eliciting the immune response. Clinical and pathological data from 89 patien...

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is transforming global industries. However, Latin America faces significant challenges in adopting these technologies. Particularly, small- and medium-sized enterprises constitute the backbone of the economy in the re...

Upadacitinib has demonstrated efficacy in psoriatic arthritis in clinical trials, but its real-world performance in difficult-to-treat PsA remains underexplored. This observational, multicenter, open-label study evaluated the efficacy and safety of u...

Thyroid disease is a health concern related to the thyroid gland, which is vital for controlling the metabolism of the human body. Predominantly affecting women in their fourth or fifth decades of life, thyroid disease can result in physical and ment...

Fossil fuels remain essential to the world’s energy supply, but the decline in the quality of the oil extracted has increased the relevance of processes such as hydrocracking. Despite its potential, this process involves high energy consumption...

Background: This study aims to investigate the biomechanical characteristics of orthodontic miniscrews manufactured for use in infrazygomatic crests. Methods: This study analyzed the Zygomatic Spider Screw (HDC, Thiene, Italy), considering four varia...

Digital electrical substations (DESs) represent a significant development for the electrical industry. New communication technologies and architectures have emerged alongside the development of DESs. This paper presents an analysis of typical communi...

Seagrass ecosystems support complex biological interactions that shape marine community structure and ecosystem functioning. Thanks to their structural complexity, they support heterogeneous communities and interact with associated benthic invertebra...

The Wnt signalling pathway plays a crucial role in tissue homeostasis and cancer biology due to its regulation of cellular processes, including proliferation, migration, and stem cell activity. Frizzled receptor 7 (FZD7) (a member of the F-class G pr...

Individuals diagnosed with ADHD are at a heightened risk of antisocial behaviors, substance abuse, emotional distress, and diminished happiness. Identifying protective factors that reduce the likelihood of these functional impairments in ADHD is vita...

This study evaluated the nephroprotective potential of dapagliflozin and silymarin, alone and in combination, against cisplatin-induced kidney damage in female Wistar rats. Cisplatin was administered at 3 mg/kg weekly to all groups except the normal...

Background: Previous research has examined the acute effects of high-intensity exercise on muscle contractility, revealing potential interference in reaching peak contraction. This study aims to evaluate the impact of a standardized kettlebell swing...

Agriculture is an anthropic activity with a significant impact on the environment and biodiversity. Hence, the conservation and proper management of wildlife inhabiting agricultural areas is crucial to ensure both food production sustainability and b...

Fluorescent cholesterol probes are indispensable tools for studying membrane structure, dynamics, and trafficking. To better understand the structure–function relationship of fluorescent cholesteryl probes, we developed a series of five new mod...

The role of smoking in the development of periodontal disease has been well explored. However, this study aims to explore the relationship between intensity of smoking history and permanent tooth removal. We utilized the 2022 Behavioral Risk Factor S...

Action Quality Assessment (AQA)—the task of evaluating how well human actions are performed—is essential in domains such as sports and medicine. Existing AQA methods typically rely on score regression following feature extraction but ofte...

This study investigates the influence of varying nitrogen-to-phosphorus (N:P) ratios on the growth, nutritional composition, and nutrient removal efficiency of Wolffia globosa under controlled laboratory conditions. Six treatments with N:P ratios of...

Population growth has significantly increased energy and resource demands, driving research toward cost-effective technologies that repurpose waste into alternative energy forms such as biohydrogen. This review aims to comprehensively evaluate biohyd...

The Russian Black Pied (RBP) is one of Russia’s most popular dairy cattle breeds. It was developed in the USSR during the 1930s by crossing Russian native cattle with Dutch cattle. Since the mid-1970s, the RBP has been cross-bred with Holstein...

Due to limited fossil resources and climate change, biotechnological processes converting renewable resources into industrial raw materials are increasingly important. Many of these processes require yeast extract for microorganism growth, a high-cos...

Radiotherapy is one of the major cancer treatments that uses controlled doses of ionizing radiation to damage tumor cells. The monitoring of charged particles within a medium is of tremendous importance in radiotherapy. Monte Carlo methods can be use...

The process of convergence and the aggregation of polyamide granules and clusters on a water surface has been studied. These granules are widely used to visualize flows on the surface and in the bulk of the water. It is shown that the law of particle...

Eye-gaze writing technology holds significant promise but faces several limitations. Existing eye-gaze-based systems often suffer from slow performance, particularly under challenging conditions such as low-light environments, user fatigue, or excess...

Microbial enzymes have revolutionised the textile industry by replacing harmful chemicals with eco-friendly alternatives, enhancing processes such as desizing, scouring, dyeing, finishing, and promoting water conservation while reducing pollution. Th...

This study investigated the impact of soil properties under greenhouse conditions on the growth and productivity of two chickpea (Cicer arietinum) genotypes (V1 and V2) using two distinct soils collected from Marchouch and Beni Mellal sites. Soil ana...

Estimating the amplitude of a sinewave from a set of data points is a common procedure in various applications. This is typically achieved using a least squares method that provides closed-form estimators. The sampling process itself is often affecte...

The genus echinacea has attracted attention for its diverse medicinal properties, including its ability to enhance immunity, reduce inflammation, and combat microorganisms. Despite its popularity in herbal medicine, the varying concentrations of acti...

A study was conducted in a winery in Puglia on the effect of cooling crushed and destemmed Bombino Nero grapes, comparing two different systems: (1) traditional indirect heat exchange using a water-cooled with a tube-in-tube heat exchanger and (2) a...

PVC has become an indispensable material worldwide. However, its production method (suspension) presents significant sustainability challenges, such as negative environmental impacts and high operational costs due to energy consumption. For this reas...

This study presents the first instance of determining environmental uric acid in urban dust using high-performance anion exchange chromatography coupled with electrochemical detection. The optimum chromatographic conditions were identified as a 10 mm...

Chronic diarrhoea is a frequent complaint in dogs. Abdominal ultrasonography is frequently utilised in cases of dogs with chronic diarrhoea. The prevalence of neoplasia in dogs with chronic diarrhoea for which ultrasonographic findings are not sugges...

The main objectives of this research are, firstly, to determine the state of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) caregivers in objective and subjective burden, psychological distress, and resilience, and, secondly, to assess the role of resilience as a me...

Phytophthora capsici is a phytopathogen that affects postharvest bell peppers, as it causes rotting and decreases their commercial value. This study evaluates the efficacy of chitosan as a biocontrol agent against P. capsici on bell peppers using in...

The technological developments in the Internet of Things (IoT), data science, artificial intelligence, wearable sensors, remote monitoring, decision support systems, fog, and edge systems have transformed digital healthcare. Especially after the pand...