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Symmetry

Symmetry is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal covering research on symmetry/asymmetry phenomena wherever they occur in all aspects of natural sciences, and is published monthly online by MDPI.

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Background and Objectives: Asymmetries in body composition and movement patterns are common in professional basketball due to the sport’s repetitive and unilateral demands. While both structural and functional asymmetries have been independently studied, little is known about their interaction under real training conditions. The aim of this study was to compare structural asymmetries, obtained from bioelectrical impedance analysis, with functional asymmetries, measured through inertial devices in professional basketball players. Methods: Twenty-five male professional basketball players from two Spanish teams were monitored over a two-month period. Structural asymmetries were assessed via the TANITA MC-780MA multi-frequency analyzer, while functional asymmetries were quantified using WIMU Pro™ inertial units during 43 training sessions. Descriptive, correlational, and cluster analyses were performed, followed by linear mixed-effects models adjusted for individual random effects, with statistical significance set at p < 0.05. Results: Descriptive results revealed low overall fat mass and no relevant group-level asymmetries in muscle mass or functional variables, although fat mass asymmetry showed greater variability across players. Correlation analyses indicated weak and non-significant relationships between structural and functional asymmetries. Cluster analysis grouped muscle mass and functional asymmetries together, while fat mass asymmetry formed a distinct cluster. Linear mixed-effects models confirmed significant differences for muscle mass asymmetry and demonstrated high inter-individual variability. Conclusions: Structural and functional asymmetries behave independently, with muscle mass asymmetry showing greater variability and functional relevance. These findings highlight the need for individualized monitoring approaches integrating morphological and functional assessments to optimize performance and reduce injury risk in elite basketball players.

15 January 2026

Distribution of the analyzed variables in both professional basketball teams.

Chiral Symmetry in Implicit Regularization: A Review

  • Adriano Cherchiglia,
  • Ricardo J. C. Rosado and
  • Brigitte Hiller

Chiral interactions pose significant challenges for regularization due to the γ5 Dirac matrix, which is intrinsically four-dimensional. Dimensional regularizations, while widely employed in gauge theories, encounter challenges when treating γ5 in d4 dimensions, potentially leading to violations of chiral symmetry and the emergence of spurious anomalies. In this work, we examine aspects of Implicit Regularization, a framework formulated to operate in the physical dimension, thereby potentially avoiding ambiguities associated with γ5. We discuss its implementation and implications for symmetry preservation in chiral gauge theories.

15 January 2026

In this study, we applied dynamical system theory to analyze evolutionary trends of the higher education system, consisting of three indicators: university scale development, government financial investment, and student fee standards. The higher education system has significant uncertainty over a long period of evolution, especially with the development scale and speed of higher education largely depending on government financial investment and changes in student fee standards. We adopted the theory and methods of dynamical system theory to analyze the evolutionary trend of the higher education system, composed of these three indicators. Using the principles and methods of differential dynamics, we put forward a three-dimensional dynamic system model, involving variables such as higher education scale expansion, standard of tuition, and government financial investment. Based on the qualitative theory of ordinary differential equations, we have obtained the stability conditions for the equilibrium of the dynamic model and the conclusion of the asymptotic of the asymmetric solution of the three-dimensional dynamical system. The general integral expression of the system was obtained under specific conditions. The general integral can explain the global structure of the system in some aspects, and can compensate for the shortcomings of the local structure of equilibrium points.

15 January 2026

Simulation of Energetic Powder Processing: A Comprehensive Review

  • Zhengliang Yang,
  • Dashun Zhang and
  • Lei Xiao
  • + 3 authors

Energetic powder processing includes comminution, sieving, drying, conveying, mixing, and packaging, all of which determine product performance and safety. With growing requirements for efficiency and reliability, numerical simulation has become essential for analyzing mechanisms, optimizing parameters, and supporting equipment design. This review summarizes recent progress in simulation techniques such as the discrete element method (DEM), computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and multi-scale coupling while also evaluating their predictive capabilities and limitations across various unit operations and safety concerns such as electrostatic hazards. It, thus, establishes the core “property–parameter–performance” relationships and clarifies mechanisms in multiphase flow, energy transfer, and charge accumulation, and highlights the role of symmetry in improving simulation efficiency. By highlighting persistent challenges, this work lays a foundation for future research, guiding the development of theoretical frameworks and practical solutions for advanced powder processing.

14 January 2026

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Symmetry - ISSN 2073-8994