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Background: Cervical foraminal bony stenosis (CFBS) is a common degenerative spinal condition that causes radicular pain and functional impairment in the upper extremities. Accurate and objective diagnosis of CFBS remains challenging due to the absen...

Wide bandgap (WBG) power devices such as silicon carbide (SiC) can viably supply high speed electrical drives, due to their capability to increase efficiency and reduce the size of the power converters. On the other hand, high frequency operation of...

Background: Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) is a key regulator of lipid metabolism. The rare PCSK9 C378W (rs776752113) mutation influences the level of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C); however, its association with P...

A sensitive, versatile and economical method to extract and quantify cyclic nucleotide monophosphates (cNMPs) using LC-MS/MS, including both 3',5'-cNMPs and 2',3'-cNMPs, in mammalian tissues and cellular systems has been developed. Problems, such as...

A 3.0 Gsymbol/s/lane receiver is proposed herein to acquire near-grounded high-speed signals for the mobile industry processor interface (MIPI) C-PHY version 1.1 specification used for CMOS image sensor interfaces. Adaptive level-dependent equalizati...

(1) Background: It is our purpose to identify the differences in the changes in Complement C5a receptor 1 (C5aR1) levels showing the degree of inflammation at onset and Immunoglobulin G (IgG) levels showing the extent of survival of the virus fragmen...

Serum levels of apolipoprotein ApoC1 have been described in a number of systemic tumor entities as potential biomarkers, but little is known about ApoC1 in neurosurgical patients. A total of 230 serum samples from 96 patients were analyzed using an E...

We assessed if there were any sex-related differences in the ability of nicotine to increase plasma corticosterone secretion after single or repeated nicotine administration. For single-dose studies, male and female mice were habituated to the test r...

Having the ability to forecast groundwater levels is very significant because of their vital role in basic functions related to efficiency and the sustainability of water supplies. The uncertainty which dominates our understanding of the functioning...

The modular multilevel matrix converter (M3C) can perform AC/AC conversion directly. However, M3C operation often requires a pre-charging process, which can be challenging due to the need for fast pre-charging with low inrush current. To address the...

Background and Objectives: Patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) remain at high risk of recurrent events. REALITY aims to analyse the actual levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), the modalities of lipid-lowerin...

Plasma power supplies are extensively utilized in various manufacturing and medical industries. Addressing the challenges of high-voltage and high-temperature resistance in current plasma power supply systems under high-frequency conditions, this stu...

In order to realize the effective separation of palladium from high-level liquid waste (HLLW), a ligand-supported adsorbent (NTAamide(C8)/SiO2-P) was prepared by the impregnation method in a vacuum. The SiO2-P carrier was synthesized by in situ polym...

Hard-switching losses in three-level T-type (3LTT) bridge-legs cannot be directly estimated from datasheet energy loss curves, which are given for symmetric two-level half-bridge configurations only. The commutations in a 3LTT bridge-leg occur betwee...

Currently, silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs are several times higher in cost than the equivalent silicon (Si)-IGBTs; however, the gains in power conversion efficiency, simplification of thermal management, and energy savings in general bring the advanta...

The contact interface between the stator and the rotor tip of the spindle could be destructed when the spindle is rotating continually at high speed, which will cause strong noise and severe vibration. In order to reduce the sound pressure level of t...

High-Level Synthesis (HLS) dramatically accelerates the design and verification of individual components within larger VLSI systems. With most complex Integrated Circuits (ICs) being now heterogeneous Systems-on-Chip (SoCs), HLS has been traditionall...

Background: Elevated fasting remnant cholesterol (REM-C) levels have been associated with an increased cardiovascular risk in patients with metabolic syndrome (Mets) and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). We aimed to estimate the effect of di...

Trematomus species (suborder Notothenioidei; family Nototheniidae) are widely distributed in the southern oceans near Antarctica. There are 11 recognized species in the genus Trematomus, and notothenioids are known to have high chromosomal diversity...

Endogenous formaldehyde is generated as a normal metabolite via bio-catalysis of γ-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) and L-cysteine sulfoxide lyase (C-S lyase) during the growth and development of Lentinula edodes. In this study, we investigated th...

This paper reviews the evolution of methodologies and tools for modeling, simulation, and design of digital electronic system-on-chip (SoC) implementations, with a focus on industrial electronics applications. Key technological, economic, and geopoli...

With the emerging use of anti-PCSK9 monoclonal antibodies for lowering low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels, real-world evidence (RWE) is needed to evaluate drug effectiveness. This study aimed to characterize new users of alirocumab an...

Understanding the mechanisms of converting plant residue carbon (C) into soil C is important for managing the soil C pool and improving soil fertility. However, little is known yet about how the heterogeneous C from the plant residues, e.g., from the...

In recent decades, human brain tumor detection has become one of the most challenging issues in medical science. In this paper, we propose a model that includes the template-based K means and improved fuzzy C means (TKFCM) algorithm for detecting hum...

In patients with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) the exposure of very high LDL-C concentration and cumulative LDL-C level (cum LDL-C) can play a significant role in the prognosis. Objective: to analyze the contribution of “cum LDL-C for all...

Estimating future sea level rise (SLR) projections is important for assessing coastal risks and planning of climate-resilient infrastructure. Therefore, in this study, we estimated the future projections of SLR from Coupled Model Intercomparison Proj...

Enhancement of terrestrial carbon (C) sequestration on marginal lands in Canada using bioenergy crops has been proposed. However, factors influencing system-level C gain (SLCG) potentials of maturing bioenergy cropping systems, including belowground...

In this work, we address a special challenge for a generative adversarial network, which is to reveal images encoded using dynamic S-boxes based on a cryptographically secure pseudo-random number generator. S-boxes are generated by the logistic funct...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of groundwater level, soil temperature and general soil chemistry on greenhouse gas (GHG)—carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O)—fluxes from tree stems in deciduous sta...

This paper presents a theoretical study of the electronic and dynamic properties of silicon vacancies and self-interstitials in 4H–SiC using hybrid density functional methods. Several pending issues, mostly related to the thermal stability of this de...

This study describes the preparation of graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4), hematite (α-Fe2O3), and their g-C3N4/α-Fe2O3 heterostructure for the photocatalytic removal of methyl orange (MO) under visible light illumination. The facile hydr...

Background/Objectives: Diabetes mellitus is associated with significant health complications, including challenges in periodontal health. Gingival inflammation is especially common among diabetic patients and can significantly impact overall diabetes...

In livestock grazing environments, the knowledge of C3/C4 species composition of a pasture field is invaluable, since such information assists graziers in making decisions around fertilizer application and stocking rates. The general aim of this rese...

Although many refractory metals have been investigated as the choice of contact metal in 4H-SiC devices, palladium (Pd) as a Schottky barrier contact for 4H-SiC radiation detectors for harsh environment applications has not been investigated adequate...

Head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCCs) are one of the most frequently detected cancers in the world; not all mechanisms related to the expression of keratin in this type of cancer are known. The aim of this study was to evaluate type II cyto...

Advances towards achieving the goal of miniature 4H-SiC based radiation detectors for harsh environment application have been studied extensively and reviewed in this article. The miniaturized devices were developed at the University of South Carolin...

In order to ensure the correct behaviors and that bugs have not entered the design, equivalence checking technology plays an important role in VLSI design. In this paper, we propose a new template-based, semi-formal equivalence checking method for C-...

Ferritin possesses an immune function to defend against pathogen infection. To elucidate the immunity-protecting roles of ferritin from Ctenopharyngodon idellus (Ciferritin) against virus infection, the cDNA and promoter sequences of Ciferritin were...

Photobiomodulation (PBM) has demonstrated positive effects on the muscle repair process. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of infrared PBM using different light sources—low-level laser (LLL) at 780 nm (40 or 70 mW, 10 J/cm2, 0.4...

Underwater wireless power transfer (UWPT) systems are appropriate for battery charging of compact, submerged devices without a complicated and expensive sealing structure or human contact because the power source and load are not physically connected...

A single-phase three-level converter is suitable for medium-power applications, with an interface voltage that is higher than that of a traditional two-level configuration. The three-level neutral-point clamped converter is adopted using four switche...

The automotive industry and scientific community are making efforts to develop innovative solutions that would increase successful driver performance in preventing crashes caused by drivers’ health and concentration. High stress is one of the c...

Background: Fat embolism frequently occurs as a result of trauma, such as long bone fractures and orthopedic surgeries, as well as in certain non-traumatic conditions. The formation can be attributed to mechanical or biochemical processes. According...

The complex role of the serotonin system in respiratory function and inflammatory diseases such as asthma is unclear. Our study investigated platelet serotonin (5-HT) levels and platelet monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B) activity, as well as associations w...

The use of precast concrete pipes for water and sewage transportation systems is a very important element of a country’s infrastructure. The main aim of this study was to investigate the effects of concrete’s compressive strength and rein...

Objectives: This study aimed to explore the relationship between glycaemic control and factors that may influence this among elderly type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients in Lahore, Pakistan. Methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional study was co...

The EuroQoL 5-Dimension 5-Level questionnaire (EQ-5D-5L) and the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core-30 (EORTC QLQ-C30) are commonly used Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) for breast c...

We propose a new 13C DEPTQ+ NMR experiment, based on the improved DEPTQ experiment, which is designed to unequivocally identify all carbon multiplicities (Cq, CH, CH2, and CH3) in two experiments. Compared to this improved DEPTQ experiment, the DEPTQ...

The electronic properties of calcium-intercalated graphite (CaC6) as a function of pressure are revisited using density functional theory (DFT). The electronic band structures of CaC6, like many other layered superconducting materials, display cosine...

This paper focuses on the development and experimental validation of a single-phase modular multilevel converter (MMC) based on a battery energy storage system (BESS) for residential uninterruptible power supply (UPS) with two-level active SoC balanc...