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Background/Objectives: The main objective of optimizing the composition of dental implants is to improve tissue compatibility for enhanced biological/biochemical performance. In this context, research on the development of new titanium alloys in dent...

Macroalgae are essential components of marine ecosystems, supporting biodiversity, primary productivity, and the functioning of coastal habitats. In the northeast Atlantic Macaronesian archipelagos (Azores, Madeira, Selvagens, Canary Islands, Cabo Ve...

Background/Objectives: Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV), particularly the emerging GII genotype, poses a severe threat to the swine industry in affected regions, primarily in Asia. Current vaccines based on classical strains often provide limit...

Meta-analysis of proportions requires a rigorous transformation model due to the inherent mathematical constraints of proportional data (boundedness and non-constant variance). This study compared four proportions (Untransformed, Freeman–Tukey,...

Background and Objectives: The integration of digital planning and point-of-care (POC) manufacturing has expanded rapidly in oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS); however, evidence focusing on regulated, platform-based workflows and their clinical i...

This study was conducted to investigate tick species that may harbour severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome virus (SFTSV) and Babesia microti in the provinces of Henan, Anhui, and Zhejiang, as well as in Shanghai in the central and eastern part...

Neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, are becoming an increasingly serious challenge for modern medicine because of the significant increase in incidence and the narrow range of effective therapeutic strategies....

Background: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder marked by both motor and non-motor symptoms. The home-based wearable sensor monitoring Parkinson’s KinetiGraph (PKG) evaluates clinical efficacy, caregiver s...

To address surging and uncertain electricity customer demands, this paper proposes a data-driven electricity customer service scheduling (ECSS) optimization model to improve customer service quality and alleviate agent scheduling pressure. The method...

Calmodulin-binding transcription activators (CAMTAs) are pivotal regulators decoding calcium signals, with crucial roles in plant development, hormone responses, and adaptation to abiotic stresses. Although extensive research has been conducted on CA...

The accurate estimation of the fundamental period is critical for seismic design using the Equivalent Lateral Force method. This study evaluates widely used empirical period formulae from international seismic codes and previous research by comparing...

Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) is the most prevalent symptomatic primary immunodeficiency or inborn error of immunity (IEI) encountered in clinical practice. Characterized by a remarkably broad clinical spectrum, CVID presents with phenotype...

Drawing on a systematic review of both international and Chinese-language scholarship on counter-urbanization in China, this article proposes a comprehensive typology of counter-urbanization migrations—consisting of eight types of new migrants&...

The Tibetan Plateau is highly sensitive to global climate change and characterized by pronounced ecological fragility, making vegetation net primary productivity (NPP) a key indicator for assessing ecosystem functioning and regional ecological securi...

Image enhancement can effectively improve the contrast, clarity, and information content of images, thereby improving visual quality. Image enhancement has significant application value in the process of identifying and diagnosing agricultural pests...

Ethnic identity is a central psychological construct that shapes social perception, intergroup behavior, and everyday decision making, yet its influence on support for minority-owned businesses remains insufficiently understood. This research examine...

Background/Objectives: This study analyzed demographic, clinical, laboratory, and outcome data from patients hospitalized with Coronavirus disease 2019 in eastern Poland between March 2020 and December 2024. This study aimed to assess sex-related dif...

Background: Early childhood caries is closely associated with oral dysbiosis and the proliferation of Streptococcus mutans. Oral probiotics, particularly Lactobacillus reuteri and Lactobacillus rhamnosus, have been proposed as ecological modulators c...

The liner temperature distribution of an aero-engine combustor is a critical parameter for evaluating its cooling effectiveness. It provides essential guidance for designing the combustor cooling flow field, assessing combustion performance, identify...

Background: Radiation therapy is a critical treatment modality for craniofacial tumors and metastatic lesions, particularly gliomas. While effective, it poses significant risks of neurotoxicity, which adversely affects patient quality of life. This r...

To provide deeper insights into the complex and multidimensional nature of swimming start performance, the present study aimed to determine its key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide percentile-based reference values for elite junior and adult...

Groundwater is a critical resource for agriculture and livelihoods, particularly in semi-arid regions such as Gujarat and Rajasthan in India. However, unsustainable extraction has led to aquifer depletion and increased water insecurity. This study us...

In today’s society, children are increasingly exposed to negative environmental information. How such exposure shapes pro-environmental behavioral intentions matters for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, empirical evidence spec...

Highly active interfaces are crucial to the hydrogen adsorption performance of nanomaterials. However, it remains challenging to conveniently and efficiently regulate atomic stacking characteristics. Here, we present a straightforward yet effective s...

A series of amides of 1-(2-pyridyl)-5-arylpyrazole-3-carboxylic acids has been synthesized. Complexes of synthesized ligands with salts of 4f- and 5f-elements were obtained. The composition of the complexes in the gas phase, solution, and solid state...

Illegal dumping poses serious risks to ecosystems and human health, requiring effective and timely monitoring strategies. Advances in uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs), photogrammetry, and deep learning (DL) have created new opportunities for detecting...

The aim of the study was to assess the effect of superabsorbents on the condition of selected legume species grown with different watering frequencies. Three two-factor pot experiments were conducted in MICRO-CLIMA phytotrons. The objects of the stud...

Background/Objectives: Artificial teeth in complete dentures are classified according to the materials used: porcelain (PO) or composite resin (CR). However, these materials’ effects on function, patient satisfaction, and quality of life (QOL),...

Small molecules either derived from cell metabolic reactions or produced by gut bacterial flora have shown the potential of affecting gene expression, which suggests the possibility of interactions able to modulate cellular functions. In this context...

The transition toward climate neutrality and sustainable energy systems is reshaping economic structures, labor markets, and social well-being across the European Union, reconfiguring production patterns, altering sectoral competitiveness, and redefi...

Elastic wave scattering in polycrystalline materials has been a long-lasting topic in seismology and physical acoustics. Numerous analytical scattering models have been reported for polycrystals with random grain orientations. However, the elastic wa...

(1) Objective: To compare the marginal and internal fit of 3D-printed and milled three-unit fixed dental prostheses (FDPs) made from tetragonal zirconia polycrystal (3Y-TZP). (2) Methods: Three-unit FDPs were designed for a typodont maxillary model w...

This study develops an intelligent real-time diagnostic and forecasting model for photovoltaic (PV) stations operating in the rural regions of Kazakhstan. Field measurements show that in Kazakhstan’s rural conditions, daily temperature fluctuat...

Tight junction (TJ) proteins, such as Junctional Adhesion Molecule-A (JAM-A), claudins, and occludin, play increasingly recognized roles in cancer biology beyond their structural functions, influencing tumour proliferation, invasion, metastasis and t...

During the reentry terminal flight of lifting-body Reusable Launch Vehicles (RLVs) propelled by liquid fuel, the sloshing of liquid propellent presents new features that, if neglected, could lead to adverse flight oscillations or even worse. This pap...

Italy is estimated to host thousands of abandoned mines, many of which contain large volumes of mine residues that negatively affect land and aquatic ecosystems, also posing a risk to human health. This study evaluates the effectiveness of spaceborne...

Accurate photovoltaic (PV) output power forecasting is essential for reliable power system operation, yet rapidly changing meteorological conditions often degrade forecasting accuracy. This study proposes an attention-enhanced bidirectional gated rec...

Cardiovascular health and depression influence each other bidirectionally and negatively, leading to high comorbidity rates, and favouring higher morbidity and mortality. Heart rate variability (HRV) has received much attention as a “biomarker&...

The COVID-19 outbreak significantly impacted global health, resulting in widespread infections and fatalities. In response, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched the Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) program, focusing on...

Background: Interindividual radiosensitivity is largely driven by genetic regulation of DNA damage recognition, repair, and cell-cycle control. TP53 and CDKN1A (p21) are key genomic markers associated with differential responses to ionizing radiation...

Timely identification of infectious disease threats is essential for public health readiness. Conventional indicator-based surveillance systems, while dependable for tracking established pathogens, frequently lack the agility and sensitivity to detec...

Resistance to 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), a cornerstone chemotherapy for gastric cancer (GC), is a major clinical obstacle, often driven by the upregulation of its target enzyme, thymidylate synthase (TS). In this study, we investigated the potential of t...

We report the crystallization and single-crystal X-ray analysis of the monohydrate hydrochloride salt of chloroquine(CQ), abbreviated CQHCl·H₂O, an antimalarial drug with the formula C₁₈H₂₆ClN₃. The crystal structure reveals a well-defined sup...

The objective of this research is to enable the engineered manufacturing of sewn and embroidered e-textiles. It is achieved by conducting sewability assessments of commercially available conductive yarns and providing optimal sewing parameters to ens...

This study examined fatigue- (within-group) and sex-related (between-group) differences in physical performance and muscle activation during physical assessments. Physically active college students (20 males, 20 females) completed side-hop and pelvic...

The utilization of recycled steel is essential for achieving carbon neutrality and sustainable engineering, yet repeated recycling inevitably leads to the accumulation of residual elements that are difficult to remove during conventional refining. Am...

Digital transformation in water conservancy and urban water utilities demands perception systems that are accurate, fast, and energy-efficient and maintainable over long service lifecycles at the edge. We present HydroSNN, a neuromorphic computer-vis...

The sustainable management and valorisation of agricultural and agro-industrial residues are essential to reduce environmental impacts, enhance resource efficiency, and support circular economy strategies. In Mediterranean regions, large quantities o...

The iron and steel sector, a major global emitter, requires innovative strategies to achieve decarbonization. This study introduces a novel multi-method framework designed to maximize solar energy integration within steel plants. The approach synergi...

The tight gas reservoirs developed in the central Shenfu block are characterized by ultra-low porosity and permeability (typically < 10% porosity, <1 mD permeability), and high irreducible water saturation (40–60%). The frequent water blo...