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Disabled people face discrimination in healthcare settings, yet the compounding effects of intersectional identities remain underexplored. This project examines how different types of discrimination affect healthcare access and outcomes. We conducted...

The aim of the paper is to recognize the role of external institutions in supporting the Transport, Shipping, and Logistics (TSL) sector in the transformation towards sustainable and low-emission operations in Poland. In the context of the EU’s...

The stability of cemented tailings backfill (CTB) is influenced by mining disturbance. As a property of CTB, tailings gradation (TG) is one of the factors that change its mechanical properties. Taking tailings gradation, impact amplitude, and curing...

Background: The gut microbiota plays a fundamental role in metabolic and immune homeostasis through the production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs). These metabolites influence mitochondrial biogenesis, muscle energetics, epithelial barrier stabili...

Participation in organized sports may have a positive effect on mental health, but documentation is based on methodological limitations. The objective of this study was to investigate the influence of dropout from organized youth sport on change in m...

Infrared small target detection has become a research hotspot in recent years. Due to the small target size and low contrast with the background, it remains a highly challenging task. Existing infrared small target detection algorithms are generally...

Nanoimprint lithography (NIL) master fidelity is governed by coupled variations beginning with resist spin-coating, proceeding through electron beam exposure, and culminating in anisotropic etch transfer. We present an integrated, physics-based simul...

Overcoming conceptual and institutional barriers demands interdisciplinary collaboration, improved governance, and stronger stakeholder engagement to promote sustainable urban planning and enhance ecosystem resilience. In the transition toward resili...

Background/Objectives: Malaria is a tropical disease mainly caused by Plasmodium falciparum and represents a global public health problem, with over 200 million cases and 500 thousand deaths reported worldwide. Considering its treatment limitations,...

Background/Objectives: Accurate prediction of severe adverse events (SAEs) is crucial for optimizing supportive care while maintaining treatment intensity in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). We evaluated the predictive value of the Geriatric Nu...

Mammary gland development represents a complex and highly regulated biological process that is critical for mammalian reproductive success. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the molecular, cellular, and hormonal mechanisms governing ma...

Objectives: To investigate the phenotypic and genotypic changes of Acinetobacter baumannii collected from the tertiary oncology setting in Lithuania. Methods:A. baumannii isolates (n = 61) were collected in the years 2013–2014 (n = 28) and 2017...

Cadmium (Cd) accumulation in rice poses a serious threat to global food safety and human health. Foliar application of nano-silica (Si) offers a promising remediation strategy, but its efficacy is often limited by poor droplet retention on hydrophobi...

Background/Objectives: Aldose reductase (AR) plays a crucial role in the accumulation of oxidative factors that lead to oxidative stress-related neuroinflammation. This study aims to find a novel agent from natural sources that can inhibit AR. Method...

This study introduces and validates the construct of Teacher Emotional Commitment (CED), understood as the conative–behavioral dimension that characterizes the emotional bond that teachers establish with their students. To this end, two complem...

In sturgeon aquaculture, all-female production is desirable due to the high value of caviar. Genetic sexing and the production of WW superfemales are important steps toward achieving this. In this study, we identified the WSR and ZSR primers for ampl...

The exponential growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) has made it increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks, where malicious manipulation of network and sensor data can lead to incorrect data classification. IoT data are inherently heterogeneous, comp...

Pacing in complex congenital heart disease can be difficult and with significant drawbacks due to issues with infection and long-term leads within the vasculature. Leadless pacemakers have emerged as a new technology with a strong safety and efficacy...

The reaction of 5-(p-tolyl)furan-2,3-dione with thiourea in a 1:1 ratio when refluxed in 1,4-dioxane gives (Z)-N-carbamothioyl-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-4-(p-tolyl)but-3-enamide with a good yield. This compound was fully characterized.

In this study, the aim was to improve the mechanical and durability properties of kaolin clay (KC)-based soil by stabilizing it with geopolymer and natural fiber. In the production of the geopolymer, rice husk ash (RHA) was used as a binder, sodium m...

Background/Objectives: Transvaginal ultrasound is one of the basic diagnostic methods used during gynecological examination. Lack of care during such an examination can lead to a risk of dangerous infection for both the patient and medical staff. The...

The current interest in microalgal biomass does not subside but continues to intensify due to the emergence of new trends in the use of this bioresource in various biotechnological and environmental processes. The rather slow growth rate of phototrop...

Background and Objectives: Degenerative aortic stenosis has become the most common primary valve lesion referred for intervention, with thousands of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) procedures being performed annually. To date, there ar...

Deep alterations in tumor cell gene profiles resulting in the loss of their specific functions are frequently the cause of resistance to traditional cancer treatments. Therefore, reprogramming the expression pattern of cancer cells toward a different...

This paper examines the Harirud (Harirod, Tejen) River Basin, a vital transboundary water source shared by Afghanistan, Iran, and Turkmenistan. The basin supports farming, energy production, and home supply in a dry area. Despite its ecological, soci...

Antibiotics are widely used in medicine, livestock and other fields, leading to increasingly prominent enrichment, transformation and potential ecological risks in the global water environment. This poses a serious threat to ecological balance and pu...

Lactarius deliciosus is a widely distributed edible mushroom valued as a functional food due to its rich content of nutrients, phenolic compounds, and flavonoids, which contribute to its strong antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. The present st...

Background/Objectives: Obesity, a metabolic disorder resulting from an energy imbalance, often leads to excess fat and related diseases. Browning of white adipose tissue, which increases energy expenditure, is a promising anti-obesity strategy. Herba...

This manuscript seeks to study couple fixed-point findings over a relational extended contraction through a locally, finitely transitive binary relation and a pair of generalized altering distance functions. Various prior discoveries are expanded, re...

The construction sector’s significant energy consumption poses a substantial challenge to achieving global “Carbon Peak and Carbon Neutrality” goals. This study addresses this challenge by proposing a sustainable design framework to...

The increasing global emphasis on sustainable transportation drives the need for strong electric vehicle (EV) charging networks. While national plans set high targets for EV adoption, translating these into practical infrastructure placement poses a...

In this paper, we develop a mathematical model to investigate HIV infection dynamics, where we focus on the virus’s dual-target mechanism involving both CD4+ T cells and macrophages. Our model is structured as a system of seven nonlinear ordina...

Rapid and reliable on-site identification of body fluids is essential in forensic and field diagnostic applications. Commercial kits provide only single results and often suffer from cross-reactivity, while conventional microarrays offer multiplex ca...

Road transport is a major source of urban carbon emissions. Numerous studies have investigated the factors influencing road traffic emissions. However, the nonlinear relationships between carbon emissions and their determinants have yet to be fully q...

Due to their anti-tumor activity and non-major histocompatibility complex (MHC) binding T cell receptor, yδ T cells are suitable candidates for allogeneic cellular immunotherapy in cancer. Recently, we developed a new protocol called Ko-Op for...

Amid growing threats of image data leakage and misuse, image encryption has become a critical safeguard for protecting visual information. However, many recent image encryption algorithms remain constrained by trade-offs between security, efficiency,...

Humidity-regulating materials (HRMs) represent a promising class of passive, energy-efficient materials capable of autonomously modulating indoor environmental conditions, particularly in hot and humid regions where conventional HVAC systems account...

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) is rapidly transforming higher education, yet its integration within Mechanical Engineering Education (MEE) remains insufficiently explored, particularly regarding the perspectives of faculty and students on i...

Excessive corporate use of fossil fuels has significantly worsened global air quality. In response, many governments, including China’s, have implemented tax incentives to promote sustainable development, though their effectiveness at the firm...

Traditional concrete suffers from high energy consumption during production and low flexural strength, making it prone to flexural failure under impact loading. To address these issues, an eco-friendly non-autoclaved rubber concrete (NARC) was develo...

Low-frequency noise, the most critical noise frequency band affecting human physical and mental health, poses a significant challenge for effective control in spatially constrained building environments. The shunt loudspeaker offers a novel solution...

Forest measurements are essential for monitoring stand dynamics and long-term trends. Errors in tree measurement can seriously affect the outcomes of a forest inventory. This study investigates measurement errors from successive measurements on perma...

Outdoor play can be linked to numerous health, cognitive, and social benefits for children. All children must have opportunities to engage in regular outdoor play experiences. Despite this, some children, including those with different abilities, are...

β–Cyclodextrin (β–CD)-based materials are widely used in drug delivery, yet their interactions with mucosal barriers remain insufficiently understood. Because the mucus layer coating epithelial surfaces can hinder drug transport...

Concrete structures develop several defects as the structure ages. One of the common concerns in structural integrity is the formation of cracks, which demands regular inspection with precision. In this study, a bridge underpass arch structure was in...

The prevalence of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) increases with age and obesity. The aim of this study was to characterize the transcriptomic changes in liver underlying the beneficial effects of docosahexaenoic acid...

As a vital carrier of human intangible culture, dance plays an important role in cultural transmission through digital generation. However, existing dance generation methods rely heavily on high-precision motion capture and manually annotated dataset...

Maximum power point tracking (MPPT) under partial shading is a nonconvex, rapidly varying control problem that challenges multi-agent policies deployed on photovoltaic modules. We present Fuzzy–MAT3D, a fuzzy-augmented multi-agent TD3 (Twin-Del...

Background/Objectives: Endodontic treatment quality can be graded from A to D according to international standards. This study aimed to evaluate radiographic treatment success of high-standard endodontic treatments (Grade A). A secondary aim was to a...

Foodborne pathogens such as Salmonella species and Listeria monocytogenes are leading causes of foodborne illness outbreaks worldwide, posing significant public health and economic challenges. For years, culture-based methods and culture-independent...