155 Results Found

The Network-on-Chip (NoC) paradigm emerged as a viable solution to provide an efficient and scalable communication backbone for next-generation Multiprocessor Systems-on-Chip. As the number of integrated cores keeps growing, alternatives to the tradi...

The research and improvement of methods to be used for deformation measurements from space is a challenge. From the previous 20 years, time series Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) interferometry techniques have proved for their ability to provide milli...

Background: Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is a frequent cause of invasive respiratory support. Our study aims to assess end-expiratory lung impedance (EELZ) and DeltaZ changes post-suction using electrical impedance tomography. Methods: Very lo...

Background/Objectives: Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS), also known as transcutaneous electroacupuncture stimulation, delivers electrical pulses to the skin over acupuncture points (“acupoints”) via surface electrodes...

Background and Objectives: Acute respiratory failure (ARF) has a heterogeneous course in the emergency department (ED), and early prediction of noninvasive mechanical ventilation (NIMV) failure is difficult. The PaCO₂–ETCO₂ gap reflects ventila...

Several findings support the activation hypothesis, positing that cortical arousal promotes dream recall (DR). However, most studies have been carried out on young participants, while the electrophysiological (EEG) correlates of DR in older people ar...

Background and Objectives: The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of using a peri-cervical tourniquet in reducing blood loss during a laparoscopic myomectomy. Materials and Methods: This prospective study evaluated the impact of...

Background/Objectives: Autoverification systems integrated with fully automated analyzers and expert middleware can reduce manual review workload and improve turnaround time (TAT). This study aimed to develop an autoverification system for thyroid fu...

This study investigated the biological effects on circulating monocytes after challenge with SARS-CoV-2 recombinant spike protein. Whole blood collected from seven ostensibly healthy healthcare workers was incubated for 15 min with 2 and 20 ng/mL fin...

Network oscillations are essential for all cognitive functions. Oscillatory deficits are well established in psychiatric diseases and are recapitulated in animal models. They are significantly and specifically affected by pharmacological intervention...

Background: Pain management for preterm infants has emerged as a key intervention aimed at enhancing their developmental trajectories. However, little is known regarding the response and recovery of the neonatal brain following procedural pain. This...

We examined the feasibility of a thermal imager smart phone attachment as a potential proxy of skin perfusion by assessing shifts in skin temperature following administration of the vasodilatory anesthetic propofol. Four limb distal extremity thermal...

Background: Neuroplasticity, involving cortical and subcortical reorganization, plays a critical role in the adaptation and compensation process post-amputation. However, underlying neurophysiological changes remain unclear, particularly in brain osc...

We investigated the cellular and neurophysiological mechanisms underlying the pro-cognitive effects of 5-HT4R activation in hippocampal–prefrontal pathways. Our findings show that, in addition to pyramidal neurons, 30–60% of parvalbumin+...

In this study, the optimal setup of supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) was designed and developed, leading to the quantitation of 11 distinct cannabinoids (cannabidivann (CBDV), tetrahydrocannabivann (THCV), cannabidiol (CBD), cannabigerol (CBG) ca...

Soil erosion is one of the causes of ecosystem fragility in the Yellow River Delta. Plant roots can improve soil shear strength and effectively prevent soil erosion. However, there are no studies on soil shear strength in the Yellow River Delta. In t...

Following the recent deployment of fifth-generation (5G) radio frequencies, several questions about their health impacts have been raised. Due to the lack of experimental research on this subject, the current study aimed to investigate the bio-physio...

The Mindong–Changchunling region is situated in the central portion of the Songliao Basin, Northeast China. The primary target stratum in this area is the Fuyu Oil Layer of the Lower Cretaceous Quantou 4 Member. This reservoir is predominantly...

Phytochemicals of Cannabis sativa mainly for the use in the different industries are that of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). Pressurized hot water extraction (PHWE) is seen as an efficient, fast, green extraction technique f...

Previous studies have clarified that there are certain regularities in the spatial organization of traditional Chinese rural market towns as viewed from the perspective of the economic geography and local society. Nevertheless, the results of some st...

Interval training (IT) is a very efficient method. We aimed to verify the chronic effects of IT with different intensities on hemodynamic, autonomic and cardiorespiratory variables in the elderly. Twenty-four physically active elderly men participate...

Continuous mutations have occurred in the genome of the SARS-CoV-2 virus since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The increased transmissibility of the mutated viruses has not only imposed medical burdens but also prolonged the duration of the pande...

In the last few decades, the concept of Wireless Network-on-chip (WiNoC) has emerged as a promising alternative for Multiprocessor Systems on Chip (MPSOC) to achieve reliable and scalable communication. Worth recalling in this regard is that our rese...

Establishing methods for scientific and rational use of brackish water resources is the key to farmland irrigation in the Yellow River Delta region of China. In this study, we conducted laboratory simulation experiments with soil columns and monitore...

This study aimed to investigate variations in the root canal morphology of maxillary second premolar (MSP) teeth using microcomputed tomography (micro-CT). Sixty (N = 60) human extracted MSPs were collected and prepared for micro-CT scanning. The dur...

Continuous measurement of heart rate variability (HRV) in the short and ultra-short-term using wearable devices allows monitoring of physiological status and prevention of diseases. This study aims to evaluate the agreement of HRV features between a...

This study aimed to assess the impact of dexmedetomidine constant rate infusion (CRI) on key parameters in dogs. Six dogs received a 60 µg/kg/h dexmedetomidine infusion over 10 min, followed by three 15 min decremental CRIs (3, 2, and 1 µ...

Objective: This study aimed to explore the acute neurophysiological effects of a single oral dose of Astragaloside IV (AS-IV) on EEG-measured brain oscillations and cognitive-relevant spectral markers in healthy young adults. Methods: Twenty healthy...

As existing vaccines fail to completely prevent COVID-19 infections or community transmission, there is an unmet need for vaccines that can better combat SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOC). We previously developed highly thermo-tolerant monomeric a...

The design and development of analgesics with mixed-opioid receptor interactions has been reported to decrease side effects, minimizing respiratory depression and reinforcing properties to generate safer analgesic therapeutics. We synthesized bis-cyc...

The influence of adsorbate (D2EPHA and kerosene) on the process of zinc electrowinning from sulfuric acid electrolytes was analyzed. The main objective was to critically compare three factors: (1) Three types of activated carbon (AC); (2) adsorption...

The popularity of edible flowers is increasing day by day and new solutions are sought due to their short shelf life. For this purpose, in this study, four different colors of Viola × wittrockiana Gams.; white (Fino Clear White), orange (Delta...

Metal inert gas (MIG) welding is one of the processes most commonly used for joining metals, especially for joining aluminum and its alloys. The application of a pulsed current in an electric arc allows better controllability of the molten droplets a...

Background: Evidence on acute endocrine responses to K-1 kickboxing is limited. This pilot study assessed pre-to-post changes in GH, IGF-1 and insulin after a single K-1 bout and explored relationships with training experience (TE), final heart rate...

The effects of concurrent ketamine and propofol (ketofol) constant rate infusion (CRI) were examined in six dogs. The K:P ratio was 1:2, with an initial CRI of 0.25/0.5 mg/kg/min over ten minutes, followed by a 0.5 mg/kg ketamine bolus for induction....

Background: We aimed to investigate the changes in glucagon levels in people with diabetes after the ingestion of a mixed meal and the correlations of variation in glucagon levels with incretin and clinico-biochemical characteristics. Methods: Glucos...

Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) is an alternative non-invasive method for the electrical stimulation of the vagus nerve with the goal of treating several neuropsychiatric disorders. The objective of this study is to assess the effects o...

Regional planning and development of urban agglomerations such as the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region, the Yangtze River Delta, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Chengdu-Chongqing Twin Cities provide a good opportunity for fire resc...

Individuals with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) face increased accident risks due to excessive daytime sleepiness. PERCLOS, a recognized drowsiness detection method, encounters challenges from image quality, eyewear interference, and lighting variatio...

Background: The perfusion index (PI) is an objective method used to determine a successful nerve block. This study aimed to investigate the prognostic ability of the PI for a successful adductor canal nerve block (ACB) and suggest the optimal PI cut-...

Background: The study aimed to evaluate the immediate effect of Heat-Compression-Therapy with Game Ready equipment (GR-HCT) on biomechanical properties at different treatment times. Reducing the duration of stimulation through HCT can help optimize r...

Root extracts from Danube Delta Nymphaea alba were used to prepare gold nanoparticles (AuNPR_n) by reducing HAuCl₄ at different pHs (6.4–8.4) using ultrasonic irradiation: an easy, cheap, eco-friendly and green approach. Their antibacterial and antica...

Exercise is recommended to increase physical health and performance. However, it is unclear how low-intensity exercise (LIE) of different durations may affect or improve recovery ability. This study aimed to investigate how LIE-duration with the same...

Background: Data on high flow nasal oxygenation (HFNO) efficacy in hypoxia prevention in transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) are conflictive. We aimed to determine the benefit of HFNO in preventing the occurrence of desaturations during TAV...

Background: Caffeine is a well-known psychostimulant reputed to alleviate the deleterious effects of sleep deprivation. Nevertheless, caffeine can alter sleep duration and quality, particularly during recovery sleep. We evaluated the effects of acute...

Ralstonia solanacaerum is one of the most devastating bacteria causing bacterial wilt disease in more than 200 species of plants, especially those belonging to the family Solanaceae. To cope with this pathogen, plants have evolved different resistanc...

Dark chocolate is rich in flavonoids that can have effects on body composition and cognitive performance. The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of acute and subchronic chocolate intake on electrical brain oscillations. A study with 20 heal...

Based on Doppler radar observation and reanalysis data, the statistical characteristics of mesovortices (MVs) during the first rainy season (April–June) in Guangdong, South China, from 2017 to 2019 are studied, including their spatiotemporal di...

The global pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) caused a threat to public health and a worldwide crisis. This raised the need for quick, effective, and sensitive detection tools to prevent the rapid transmis...

Background and objectives: Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) frequently necessitates respiratory support. While non-invasive methods are typically the preferred approach, mechanical ventilation becomes necessary for patients with insufficient respo...