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Introduction: Bronchiectasis is a chronic, heterogeneous airway disease characterised by irreversible bronchial dilatation, recurrent infections, and persistent inflammation, leading to progressive lung damage, frequent exacerbations, and impaired qu...

The western Kuqa Foreland Basin exhibits complex hydrocarbon distribution with unclear accumulation processes. This study integrated seismic data, microscopic observations, crude oil properties, and basin modelling to establish a dynamic hydrocarbon...

Background/Objectives: Manual preparation of semisolid formulations (creams, ointments, gels) is prone to variability in mixing energy and time, which may compromise uniform API distribution. This study aimed to evaluate an Electronic Mortar and Pest...

This study selected a simplified water intake tower model, simplifying the physical structure into a cantilever model, and MATLAB software (R2010b) was used to develop a rapid seismic response analysis program for the structure. Thirty near-fault pul...

Pearl millet, an African-origin crop with exceptional heat tolerance, maintains normal flowering and seed production even under extremely high temperatures. The MADS-box transcription factor family plays a central role not only in floral organs, but...

The acceleration of the green energy transition has reinforced the importance of reliable, cost-effective hydrogen production technologies. Alkaline water electrolyzers (AWEs) have become a critical option due to their lack of requirement of platinum...

This cross-sectional study explores the connections between resilience, work engagement, proactive strategies and personal resources among Italian kindergarten and primary school teachers. It specifically seeks to determine if and how personal resour...

Understanding the chronic thermal acclimation capacity of chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) is essential for predicting species resilience and developing mitigation strategies under ocean warming. We investigated the upper limit of chronic thermal accl...

The recycling of organic waste is a key element of the circular economy, particularly in response to the increasing generation of biodegradable residues. Composting provides a sustainable solution that supports waste management while improving soil f...

Background/Objectives: Dental anxiety is a common clinical problem that negatively affects patient cooperation, treatment acceptance, and physiological stability during dental procedures. This randomized controlled clinical trial study aimed to evalu...

Objectives: To develop a prediction model able to accurately predict which patients will harbor higher risk prostate cancer in the systematic biopsy template compared to the targeted biopsy during MRI/US fusion biopsy. Methods: We included patients w...

Background: Ketamine and magnesium sulfate are commonly used perioperatively to prevent shivering, a frequent and clinically relevant complication of spinal and general anesthesia. Although their hypothermic effects are well documented, the neurotran...

This study proposes a dual-shield framework to elucidate the capital structure dynamics within China’s policy-intensive real estate sector. We delineate a coercive policy shield wherein binding regulations supersede market-based incentives, and...

Maternal nutrient restriction (MNR) heightens disease susceptibility in offspring through epigenetic modifications that alter the development of essential organs. This study investigates how restriction alters the fetal sheep hepatic methylome and it...

To address the challenge of model selection in large-scale traffic flow prediction tasks, this paper proposes a dynamic multi-model selection framework based on Deep Contextual Bandits (DCB). Centered on the optimal combination of sub-models, the fra...

Logistics alliance and integrated passenger-freight transit are two widely adopted collaborative logistics modes in rural areas. With the rapid development of agricultural e-commerce, rural “first-mile” logistics has become critical for a...

Objectives: To improve the differentiation of borderline ovarian-adnexal tumours (BOTs) from malignant ovarian-adnexal masses, most of which fall into the indeterminate O-RADS MRI 4 category, by developing a multimodal predictive model that integrate...

Broadband piezoelectric energy harvesters (PEHs) are attractive for powering self-sustained sensing nodes in industrial monitoring, structural health monitoring, and distributed IoT systems, where ambient vibration spectra are often uncertain, drifti...

Recent evolutionary genetics and molecular characterisation of Cryptolestes (Ganglbauer) stored grain pest beetle species revealed gaps in public DNA databases that resulted in molecular diagnostic inconsistencies in publicly available sequence datab...

Cadmium (Cd) toxicity threatens global food security and agricultural sustainability. Transcription factors (TFs) act as master regulators of the complex molecular networks involved in Cd detoxification. This review provides a focused synthesis of th...

One thermodynamic parameter that is crucial to heat transport within the fluidized bed inside the rotary kiln, during clinker production, is the specific heat capacity. The particular parameter is often considered constant in the open literature, whi...

Iron (oxyhydr)oxides serve as foundational catalysts in heterogeneous Fenton systems, yet their catalytic efficacy varies significantly across distinct mineral species. This review systematically explores the structure-activity relationships governin...

The detection of defects in key transmission-line equipment under complex environments often suffers from insufficient accuracy and reliability due to background interference and multi-scale feature variations. To address this issue, this paper propo...

Background: Outcomes after critical illness vary markedly despite similar diagnoses and severity scores, underscoring the limitations of chronological age and conventional Intensive Care Unit (ICU) prognostic tools. Personalization of critical care i...

This paper explores the application of predictive maintenance (PdM) to address paraffin deposition in sucker rod pump systems used for oil production. System maintenance has become critical for enhancing efficiency and reducing costs, while PdM, supp...

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the livestock industry is essential for climate change mitigation. In poultry production, nitrous oxide (N₂O) emissions from composted manure are a major concern because they are closely associated with nitrogen...

The performance of a printed square split-ring resonator as a sensor for quantifying nanoparticle concentrations in PVDF-based nanocomposites was evaluated at UHF frequencies. The sensing mechanism was based on the frequency response of parameter S₂₁...

This study advances the performance of a tandem-blade centrifugal compressor through a parametric Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) methodology integrated with Response Surface Methodology (RSM). Numerical simulations were executed by solving steady...

Today, the use of UASs (unmanned aerial systems) is rapidly expanding across civil, military, and scientific applications. The deployment of drones in close proximity to urban areas is becoming increasingly common, particularly during missions conduc...

Hyssop is an aromatic plant containing essential oil, used in folk medicine, and also known as a popular spice and ornamental plant. Hyssop essential oil is commonly used in cosmetics, perfumes, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and food additiv...

Background/Objectives: The prognostic significance of blood tumor mutational burden (bTMB) in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) remains poorly defined. While tissue-based TMB has been associated with favorable outcomes in selected colorectal cancer...

Stray current-induced corrosion poses a significant risk to the durability of reinforced concrete (RC) structures in electrified transit systems. This study addresses a critical knowledge gap by experimentally and analytically investigating the compr...

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a Gram-negative pathogen with a remarkable capacity to acquire multiple resistance mechanisms, severely limiting current therapeutic options. Consequently, the identification of new antimicrobial agents remains a critical pr...

To address the stringent insulation safety requirements of modern high-voltage transformers, accurately characterizing the transient electric field is critical. However, a significant problem remains: current engineering models typically rely on stat...

Background: Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is defined as the intentional damage to one’s body tissue without suicidal intent and for reasons that are not socially sanctioned. While NSSI has been widely studied in the general population, its cl...

Intensive pig production systems in China face dual challenges of heavy metal (HM) contamination and nutrient overloading from manure. However, stage-specific quantitative relationships between diet and excretion remain poorly characterized, hinderin...

Torsional stress from DNA supercoiling is receiving renewed attention as a driving force for chromosome folding and the establishment of gene activity states. Transcription is a major source of DNA supercoiling, while topoisomerases relax supercoils...

A terahertz (THz) metamaterial broadband perfect absorber featuring a simple sandwich structure with a top layer composed of a triangular-patterned graphene film is presented. The graphene pattern is designed to exhibit a pronounced surface plasmon r...

Cancer immunoprevention leverages the immune system’s surveillance mechanisms to mitigate tumor development. Vaccines that constitute a tumor antigen and an immune adjuvant are perceived as immunoprevention modalities. However, relevant tumor a...

Paper-based heritage objects are commonly stored in archival boxes, books, and paper stacks, creating confined microclimates that may differ from the surrounding environment. While room-level climate control is central to preventive conservation, obj...

Background/Objectives: Recent investigations point to red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) as a very potent sentinel species for monitoring the dissemination of antimicrobial bacteria in wildlife habitats. Methods: This study investigated antimicrobial resistan...

Glutamine metabolism has emerged as one of the most critical bioenergetic and biosynthetic programs sustaining leukemic cell growth, survival, stemness and therapeutic resistance. In both acute and chronic leukemias, including acute myeloid leukemia...

This article examines how hybrid polypropylene fibers of three different lengths affect the mechanical and fracture properties of lightweight structural concrete with lightweight ceramic aggregate. Four mixtures were produced: a reference lightweight...

According to the WHO classification of tumors, neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) of the esophagus are esophageal “epithelial neoplasms with neuroendocrine differentiation, including well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumours (NETs), poorly differ...

User-generated content (UGC) plays a central role in social commerce. However, existing knowledge remains theoretically fragmented across constructs, perspectives, and empirical contexts. To address this gap, this study conducts a systematic review o...

The highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAIV) is widely distributed worldwide and causes significant economic losses. Transmission of HPAIV occurs through direct contact between infected and susceptible birds or indirectly via contaminated mate...

Background/Objectives: While most patients resume sports within one year after total knee arthroplasty (TKA), data on whether patients achieve their desired level of sports activity remain limited. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship betwee...

Influenza A viruses constantly threaten the global population, with seasonal outbreaks occurring in different parts of the world, including avian influenza. Severe influenza A virus infections are strongly associated with the cytokine storm, which ca...

This study evaluates the performance of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies for wetland classification in the province of Alberta, Canada, using integrated remote sensing inputs, including airborne light detection and ranging (LiDAR), orthophot...

Photovoltaic (PV) cells play an important role in the development of green energy. However, in practical photovoltaic systems, shunting-related defects and hotspot phenomena may originate not only from manufacturing imperfections, but also from mecha...