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Herein, we present a systematic investigation of plant fossils from the Yingzuilazi Formation in Baishan City, Jilin Province, China. The Baishan flora comprises 27 genera and 46 species. They are predominantly autochthonous or parautochthonous, base...

Chaotic dynamical systems are ubiquitous in nature and modern technology, with applications ranging from secure communications and cryptography to the design of chaos-based sensors and modeling biological phenomena such as arrhythmias and neuronal be...

The quality of water supplied to consumers through drinking water distribution networks is a matter of growing concern and is subject to increasingly stringent new regulations. The utilization of simulation models, which encompass the movement of wat...

Outdoor glass is subject to degradation due to environmental factors, which alter its physical and chemical properties depending on the exposure conditions. Studying glass weathering and the effectiveness and durability of conservation treatments is...

Tarantulas (family Theraphosidae) are ecologically significant invertebrate predators in terrestrial ecosystems, but many species face threats from habitat fragmentation and unsustainable collection for the international pet trade. Brachypelma albice...

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Background and Objectives: Accurate endoscopic lesion localization is crucial for planning and performing curative-intent surgery in colorectal cancer management. The use of indocyanine green (ICG) has been described as a novel alternative for colore...

This study investigates the evolution characteristics of fissure networks in cohesive soils under wetting–drying cycle conditions with varying guar gum content. Four wetting–drying cycles were conducted under outdoor natural conditions, w...

Background: Chronic kidney disease and haemodialysis treatment are associated with physiological and functional alterations that compromise postural stability, favouring frailty and the risk of falls. These conditions directly affect the quality of l...

The re-valorisation of oyster-shell waste offers a sustainable pathway for producing eco-efficient construction materials. This study investigates the physical, mechanical, and durability performance of natural hydraulic lime (NHL) mortars incorporat...

This study provides a seasonal and cross-shore characterization of sediments along the Ferrara coastal area (Italy). Four sites (Goro, Volano, Estensi, and Spina) were investigated through an integrated approach including textural and geochemical ana...

High-flexibility copper foils are critical for reliable flexible interconnects and displays. In this work, commercial-purity copper belts were processed by triple-layer stacked cold rolling to ultrathin foils, producing distinct surface- and layer-de...

The expanding application of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) in consumer products, medicine, and the food industry has raised significant concerns regarding their potential neurotoxicity. This review synthesizes current understanding of the pathwa...

In recent decades, energy efficiency policies have increasingly focused on reducing buildings’ energy use and improving their performance. However, by overlooking the entire life cycle of a building, a considerable portion of its environmental...

The Yellow River Basin serves as China’s core food security zone and a vital ecological barrier. However, while the “three plots of land” reform has revitalized land resources, it has also exerted complex effects on the allocation o...

In this research, we sought to methodically examine the protective effects of Gastrodia elata extract (GEE) on liver damage induced by D-galactose (D-gal) in mice and clarify the underlying mechanisms. The chemical composition of GEE was characterize...

Efficient interaction between PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor) applications and MySQL databases is essential for the performance of modern web systems. This study systematically compares the two most widely used PHP APIs for working with MySQL databases&...

Mental and behavioral healthcare (MBH) needs of youth have been increasingly recognized over the past decade. Youth living in rural areas of the United States face a particular challenge in accessing appropriate MBH services. However, the individual...

Light pollution entails unnecessary energy use, higher emissions and greater pressure on natural resources, as well as disrupting wildlife and human health. Specific policies and model ordinances are available for local governments to implement to ad...

In this study, nanocrystalline dysprosium oxide (Dy2O3) thin films were deposited on sapphire and quartz glass substrates by an electron beam evaporation technique to comparatively evaluate the influence of substrate type on their structural and opti...

Worldwide, large volumes of industrial residues, such as water treatment sludge (WTS), biomass ash (BA), iron slag (IS), and quarry fines (QF), are generated with limited reuse. This study evaluates their potential as additives for two soils, using t...

Raising a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) presents severe difficulties that adversely affect the mother’s quality of life (QoL). However, very limited research has examined the impacts of support programs on the QoL of mothers of chil...

To address the problem of degraded positioning accuracy in traditional visual–inertial navigation systems (VINS) due to interference from moving objects in dynamic scenarios, this paper proposes an improved algorithm based on the VINS-Fusion fr...

Variable amplitude fatigue loading can result in both accelerated and decelerated fatigue damage due to load interaction effects. Short fatigue cracks in particular exhibit a wide range of crack growth behavior due to multiple damage mechanisms contr...

Neurological and neurodegenerative diseases encompass a wide range of conditions affecting the central nervous system, leading to progressive dysfunction and damage. These diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and some cerebral orga...

Open data reuse has become a strategic driver of the digital transformation of agricultural, livestock, and environmental systems. In this industry yet significant disparities persist in regions with limited technological and institutional capacity....

Background/Objectives: Preterm infants are at risk of developing the chronic lung condition of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), with associated alveolar simplification and airway hyperreactivity. Inhibition of S-nitrosoglutathione (GSNO) reductase h...

The relationship between urban morphology and urban design or planning practice is inherently complex and multifaceted. A key challenge stems from the limited relevance and applicability of morphological tools to the practical issues encountered in p...

The genus Streptomyces is the largest group within the phylum Actinobacteria, recognized for producing antibiotics and enzymes, with wide applications in medicine and biological control for crop protection against phytopathogens. In this study, the S...

Larvae of lacewings (Neuroptera) are (mostly) ferocious predators, and the most well known are the larvae of antlions. In the larger group of antlion-like lacewings, the larvae resemble those of antlions to a certain degree but have certain peculiari...

Background/Objectives: Baricitinib, a selective JAK1/JAK2 inhibitor, shows therapeutic potential in psoriasis; however, its oral use is associated with systemic adverse effects, encouraging the development of topical formulations. This study aimed at...

Background: Financial stress can lead to emotional and psychosocial distress among informal caregivers of older adults and can have a profound impact on their overall well-being. While social support may buffer financial stress, the role of gender in...

Enhancing bioactive compounds with antioxidant activities has always been a pursuit of growers in the hydroponic production of lettuce in greenhouses with artificial lighting. Light-Emitting Diode (LED) lighting represents an effective lighting strat...

The fragmentation of knowledge across multiple sources and players, coupled with limited access to information, is one of the main challenges for the performance-based management of heritage buildings. Despite recent research efforts in the field of...

This study investigates sustainable consumption patterns across different generations (Centennials, Millennials, Generation X, and Baby Boomers) and genders in Colombia, an emerging country. Using a quantitative approach, a 38-item questionnaire was...

Circular economy emphasizes sustainability and resource efficiency by extending product life cycles and minimizing waste. This study explores the reuse of polyamide press felts from the paper industry for removing endocrine disruptors (EDCs) from wat...

Global energy markets have experienced persistent dispersion in real energy prices, creating structural competitiveness pressures that standard indicators often fail to capture in real time. These pressures have intensified as energy-intensive sector...

Sequential twin-tunnel excavation has become increasingly common as urban rail networks expand, making both deformation control and construction-phase carbon management essential for sustainable underground development. This study investigates the sp...

Background/Objectives: Underreporting is very common in drug-induced cytopenias (DICs) due to the late onset of symptoms and the need for laboratory confirmation and monitoring. This research aimed to analyze spontaneously reported adverse drug react...

Background/Objectives: Central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC) is the fourth most common retinal disorder. Subthreshold micropulse laser therapy (MPLT) is a promising option. The study aimed to evaluate whether a novel panmacular MPLT strategy leads t...

This paper develops accurate three-dimensional trajectory tracking and anti-sway control strategies for offshore container cranes operating in an open-sea environment. A 5-DOF nonlinear dynamic model is developed that simultaneously accounts for the...

Background/Objectives: Super translucent zirconia (ST zirconia) is increasingly used for esthetic restorations, but its optical stability after mechanical wear remains unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of three finishing protocols&mda...

The relationship between the oral microbiome and autoimmune diseases (ADs) has attracted considerable research interest. This study employed two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) to investigate causal relationships between oral microbiota and six A...

Despite the large body of research showing that students in STEM classes at all levels learn better via active learning than they do via lecture, post-secondary physics and astronomy (P&A) faculty members continue to primarily use teacher-focused...

Floods rank among the most destructive natural hazards worldwide. In Canada’s capital region—Ottawa and its surrounding areas—flood prediction is crucial, especially in flood-prone zones, to improve flood mitigation strategies, give...

Quick and reliable in situ non-destructive assessment of the material structure is especially critical in the case of measurement of rail defects concerning the demands of quick, uninterrupted transportation and safety. This paper presents the test r...

Conservation programmes for two local dairy cattle breeds—Latvian Brown old type (BV) and Latvian Blue (LZ)—commenced in 2004. The aim of this study was to evaluate genetic diversity in the BV and LZ local cattle populations using SNP dat...

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a key environmental factor that regulates the morphology of fruiting bodies in edible fungi. High CO2 concentrations often lead to the formation of antler-shaped abnormal fruiting bodies in Ganoderma lucidum. Yet, the molecula...

Seawater intrusion forms a significant environmental and hydrogeological phenomenon that raises significant risks for the sustainability and quality of coastal aquifer hydrosystems. The present review study critically examines the available methodolo...

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of selenium concentrations in mitigating salt stress on the physiology, growth, and yield of okra plants irrigated with brackish water. Treatments consisted of four irrigation water salinity levels (ECw: 0.4, 1...