Optical synaptic transistors employing polymer dielectrics have emerged as promising building blocks for neuromorphic computing due to their low power consumption and rich photo-induced memory behaviors. While extensive experimental studies have demo...
Since Reynolds’ work, turbulence has been one of the most important subjects in fluid dynamics. Although its complete understanding seems still out of reach, there is at least one established physical basis that turbulence is a phenomenon of a...
The Internet of Things (IoT) is increasingly deployed at the edge under resource and environmental constraints, which limits the practicality of traditional intrusion detection systems (IDSs) on IoT hardware. This paper presents two IDS configuration...
Due to the limitations of conventional antibiotics, antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have emerged as promising therapeutic alternatives for the prevention and treatment of oral infections. This study systematically evaluated in vitro evidence regarding...
Change in direction ability (COD) is a fitness component that may be related to safe and effective participation in pickleball. The general aim of the research was to examine a COD test that may be specific to the movement demands of the sport. There...
Quantitative analyses in drug-delivery research are frequently distributed across multiple tools, which increases manual handling and the risk of transcription errors. NanoEDW 1.0 is an open source Python application that integrates calibration-curve...
Banana pseudostem is an abundant lignocellulosic residue with potential for value-added applications. This study evaluated five banana varieties to determine their suitability for bioplastic production, with Williams showing the highest cellulose yie...
The medical discourse entails the analysis of the modalities, which are far from unbiased, by which hypotheses and results are laid out in the dissemination of findings in scientific publications. This gives different emphases on the background, rele...
This study discusses the role of the equivalence factor and penalty function in improving the performance of energy consumption minimization strategies in Range Extended Electric Vehicles (REEVs). In conventional ECMS, equivalence factors are typical...
Conventional cancer treatments have limited efficacy for aggressive subtypes such as triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), which points to the importance of new therapeutic strategies. Functionalized nanoparticles in conjunction with photodynamic the...
In this study, we successfully cloned the fluorescent proteins eGFP and DsRed in-frame with the antimicrobial peptide epinecidin-1 (FIFHIIKGLFHAGKMIHGLV) at the N-terminal. The cloning strategy involved inserting the fluorescent reporters into the ex...
The simultaneous occurrence of tuberculosis (TB) and COVID-19 posed a major public health challenge, particularly in regions heavily impacted by both diseases, due to their shared effects on the lungs, immune system dysfunction, and the possibility o...
The occurrence patterns of important words found in six texts (one historical pamphlet and five renowned academic books) are analyzed using both univariate and multivariate Hawkes processes. By treating the occurrence patterns as binary time-series d...
Fish have become increasingly prominent as experimental models due to their unique capacity to bridge basic biological research with translational applications across diverse scientific disciplines. Their biological traits, such as external fertiliza...
In recent decades, simulation has emerged as a pivotal educational tool, bolstering scientific knowledge and honing decision-making skills across diverse disciplines. Surgery and flight simulators are well-known tools used to practice and train safel...
In an era marked by powerful AI content generators and the rapid spread of information on social media, the role of a scientific journal as a bastion of trustworthy knowledge has never been more critical [...]
Pesticides are used in agriculture to protect crops from disease. Among these, the herbicide glyphosate, the insecticide deltamethrin, and the fungicides propamocarb and tebuconazole are approved for use in Europe. These pesticides, along with their...
During the last decades, there have been increasing concerns in public health debates regarding the production and consumption of red meat, considering connections between the occurrence of nutrition transition and an increase in the prevalence of ch...
Sustainable pavement design requires a balanced consideration of economic, environmental, and social impacts. In line with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidelines for sustainable roadway infrastructure, incorporating recycled materials such...
Background/Objectives: To analyze how the different phases of the menstrual cycle affect agility in female football players. Methods: A total of 11 female football players were selected from the third tier of the Spanish Football Federation (Third RF...
It has been shown that Augmented Reality improves the efficiency and well-being of order pickers; however, the adoption of AR Headsets in real contexts is hindered by comfort, safety, and battery duration issues. AR Glasses offer a lightweight altern...
Although numerous observational and theoretical studies have examined the mean and turbulent structure of the tropical cyclone boundary layer (TCBL) over the open ocean, there have been comparatively fewer studies that have examined the kinematic and...
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In recent years, novel Personal Mobility Vehicles (PMVs) with a narrow width and an inward tilting mechanism, similar to motorcycles (MCs), have been proposed to prevent overturning during turns. Due to their compact size, these vehicles have inheren...
Machining chromium–nickel alloy steel is challenging due to its material properties, such as high strength and toughness. These properties often lead to tool damage and degradation of tool life, which overall impacts the production time, cost,...
Cyclic triaxial tests are widely used in laboratory studies to assess the liquefaction susceptibility of soils. Although standardized procedures exist for conducting these tests, there is no universally accepted criterion for defining liquefaction. T...
Cardiovascular disease and hypertension are major global health challenges, and increasing dietary salt intake is a known contributor. Emerging evidence suggests that excessive salt exposure during pregnancy may impact fetal development, yet its effe...
Cyclic triaxial tests are frequently used in the laboratory to assess the liquefaction susceptibility of soils. This paper will serve a two-fold purpose: First, it will serve to explain how the mechanics of the tests represent the stresses that occur...
Kolmogorov–Arnold networks (KANs) represent a promising modeling framework for applications requiring interpretability. In this study, we investigate the use of KANs to analyze time series of water quality parameters obtained from a publicly av...
This paper investigates how algebraic structures can encode epistemic limitations, with a focus on object properties and measurement. Drawing from philosophical concepts such as underdetermination, we argue that the weakening of algebraic laws can re...
Polymers are essential materials in the fabrication of partial and complete dentures, where their mechanical properties directly impact durability, comfort, and clinical performance. This study examines the influence of different manufacturing temper...
Meteorological variables play a significant role in the transmission of viruses such as influenza and the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). Previous studies have identified the relationship between changes in meteorological variables, humidity, rainfa...
This paper presents a comparative analysis of performance for several antenna prototypes using a screen-printing process. This analysis was performed using various bow-tie antenna configurations, including single-band and multi-band antennas with lin...
The Multi-Objective Optimization Problem (MOOP) in Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) is a challenging issue that requires balancing multiple conflicting objectives, such as maintaining coverage, connectivity, and network lifetime all together. These ob...
Quantum dots with sizes between 1 and 100 nm possess unique optical and electronic properties, making them valuable in energy, bioimaging, and optoelectronics fields. While traditional synthesis methods offer control over QD properties, they face cha...
The main goal of this study is to investigate the possibility of using residual materials (biomass derived from used cooking oils and lignocellulosic biomass from plant waste) on a large scale for producing renewable fuels and, in particular, the bes...
Crude oil spills create environmental hazards, leading to air pollution and respiratory health risks in under-five children due to their developing organs. This study compares ambient air quality (AAQ) and the respiratory health (RH) of under-five ch...
The primary objective of this study is to explore how machine learning techniques can be incorporated into the analysis of material deformation. Neural network algorithms are applied to the study of mechanical properties of wire rods subjected to col...
(1) Background: The literature indicates that pesticide use and exposure can lead to neurodegenerative and carcinogenic effects in living organisms. Additionally, pesticides have been reported to influence lipid metabolism. Based on this, the objecti...
A typical Mashrabiya in Islamic architecture represents an integral climatic and sustainable solution, not only by offering recycling and the responsible use of small pieces of wood assembled in stunning geometrical and natural abstract lattice panel...
Cinematic and pop culture narratives offer powerful tools for engaging with science by contextualizing complex principles within familiar, imaginative stories. This paper investigates the scientific feasibility of a plan depicted in Godzilla Minus On...
This paper presents a state-of-the-art review of digital transformation for developing smart net-zero cities, highlighting the significance of systems thinking and the key components of digital transformation including people, data, technology and pr...
Drilling fluids are vital in oil and gas well operations, ensuring borehole stability, cutting removal, and pressure control. However, fluid loss into formations during drilling can compromise formation integrity, alter permeability, and risk groundw...
Using the method of moments, we analyze three array antennas for low cross-polarized radiation. Each antenna comprises two dual-loop elements connected to a feedline horizontal to the ground plane. First, a feedline end is excited with an unbalanced...
Caffeic and ferulic acids are critical phenolic compounds in coffee beans, known for their antioxidant properties and influence on coffee’s acidity. This study developed and validated a rapid and simple analytical method to quantify these acids...
Corn (Zea mays L.) productivity is often compromised by phytosanitary challenges, with fungal disease like Curvularia leaf spot being particularly significant. While synthetic fungicides are commonly used, there is growing interest in exploring alter...
The reduction of noise and vibration is possible with passive, semi-active and active control strategies. Especially where self-adaptive control is required, it is necessary to evaluate the noise reduction potential before the control approach is app...
Understanding the relationship between muscle activation and deformation is essential for analyzing arm movement dynamics in both daily activities and clinical settings. Accurate characterization of this relationship impacts rehabilitation strategies...
Agricultural productivity is increasingly threatened by plant diseases, which can spread rapidly and lead to significant crop losses if not identified early. Detecting plant diseases accurately in diverse and uncontrolled environments remains challen...
One of the major challenges of studying biomarkers in tumor samples is the low quantity and quality of isolated RNA, DNA, and proteins. Additionally, the extraction methods ideally should obtain macromolecules from the same tumor biopsy, allowing bet...
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