(1) Background: A typical cardiac cycle consists of a P-wave, a QRS complex, and a T-wave, and these waves are perfectly shown in electrocardiogram signals (ECG). When atrial fibrillation (AF) occurs, P-waves disappear, and F-waves emerge. F-waves co...
Background: Acute sleep deprivation affects cortical excitability and cognition, but its association with spinal motor output and repetitive nerve stimulation (RNS) responses is insufficiently characterized. We evaluated F-wave parameters and low-fre...
Background/Objective: Central pathophysiological heterogeneity among Parkinson’s disease (PD) motor subtypes has been increasingly recognized, yet subtype-specific peripheral disturbances are limited. We aimed to characterize demographic, bioch...
While distinguishing between collis and caput patterns in cervical dystonia (CD) has clear clinical and therapeutic relevance, the effects of botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) on segmental spinal excitability and inhibitory function in caput-pattern CD...
Botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) is an established treatment for cervical dystonia (CD), but objective neurophysiological markers across the injection cycle and between preparations are not well defined. We assessed afferent conduction (captured by CS...
Repetitive passive movement (RPM) enhances reciprocal inhibition. RPM is more effective when performed rapidly and at wide joint angles. However, patients with limited joint range of motion may not receive the most effective RPM. Therefore, having an...
Cervical dystonia (CD) is a focal dystonia typically treated with botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A), but objective biomarkers of disease state and treatment response are limited. In a prospective controlled observational study with within-subject phase...
F-shaped fixed breakwaters have recently been introduced as an asymmetric configuration with the potential to improve wave attenuation without substantially increasing the overall structural dimensions. In the present study, the hydrodynamic performa...
Recently, several studies have investigated the validity of General Relativity’s predictions. Gravitational waves provide an ideal probe for testing the theory in the strong-field regime. In this work, we consider a class of modified-gravity th...
We develop a fully gauge-invariant analysis of gravitational-wave polarizations in metric
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We employ a two-dimensional fluid simulation approach to study the nonlinear turbulent dynamics of internal gravity waves (IGWs) in the weakly ionized Earth’s ionospheric F-layer with the effects of Pedersen conductivity. We observe that the pr...
I present an exact and explicit solution to the nonlinear governing equations in the equatorial f-plane, describing geophysical edge waves propagating over a plane-sloping beach, in the presence of underlying uniform currents. I also derive the analy...
We develop theoretical background for the new nonlinear optical phenomenon of narrowly directed monochromatic IR conical emission which has been recently observed when 248-nm UV filaments propagate in xenon (V. D. Zvorykin, et al., Laser Phys. Lett....
This paper reports the simultaneous generation of multiple fundamental ultrasonic guided wave modes L(0,1), T(0,1), and F(1,1) on a thin wire-like waveguide (SS-308L) and its interactions with liquid loading in different attenuation dispersion regime...
In this study, we investigate the interfacial droplet jetting characteristics and thermal stability of a focused surface acoustic wave device (F-SAW). An F-SAW device capable of generating a 20 MHz surface acoustic wave by applying sufficient radio f...
Neurogenic inflammation and central sensitization play a role in chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome. We explore the molecular effects of low-intensity shock wave therapy (Li-ESWT) on central sensitization in a capsaicin-induced prostati...
GNSS-LEO radio links from Precise Orbital Determination (POD) and Radio Occultation (RO) antennas have been used increasingly in characterizing the global 3D distribution and variability of ionospheric electron density (Ne). In this study, we develop...
This paper focuses on a high-order Korteweg–de Vries wave equation. The extended F-expansion method, a modified form of Kudryashov’s auxiliary equation approach, is employed to construct Jacobi elliptic function solutions for this equatio...
5G mobile networks aim to support a large variety of services with different and demanding requirements. To achieve this, analog radio over fiber (ARoF) fronthaul along with millimeter-wave (mmWave) cells is a strong candidate to be part of the 5G ar...
The effect of waves on ice sheet is critical in the marginal ice zone (MIZ). Waves break large sea ice into small pieces and cause them to collide with each other. Simultaneously, the interaction between sea ice and waves attenuates these waves. In t...
Diode-pumped solid-state lasers using novel Yb:LaF3 and Tm,Ho:LaF3 crystals as laser gain materials are demonstrated herein. The Yb:LaF3 and Tm,Ho:LaF3 crystals were grown using the Bridgman method. By matching their absorption bands, continuous-wave...
Traditionally, mechanical bending tests are used to measure the stiffness of lumber, which is generally represented by the static modulus of elasticity (MoE). However, it is desirable to measure the stiffness of wood before it is processed into lumbe...
This paper presents a Dual-sideband Optical Carrier Suppression (DSB-OCS) technique which is used to generate an optical millimeter-wave (mm-wave) signal in radio over fiber (RoF) systems. The proposed system employs a Dual-Electrode Mach-Zehnder Mod...
The fractional regularized long wave equation and the fractional nonlinear shallow-water wave equation are the noteworthy models in the domains of fluid dynamics, ocean engineering, plasma physics, and microtubules in living cells. In this study, a r...
B cell antigen receptor (BCR) signaling induces actin cytoskeleton remodeling by stimulating actin severing, actin polymerization, and the nucleation of branched actin networks via the Arp2/3 complex. This enables B cells to spread on antigen-bearing...
This study investigates the structure of shear-wave velocities (Vs) in the shallow layers of the Oran region, north-west of Algeria, using non-invasive techniques based on ambient vibration arrays. The region has experienced several moderate earthqua...
Visible-light communication (VLC) has emerged as a promising technology to provide the very high-throughput wireless communications demanded by beyond-fifth-generation (B5G) applications. However, few works are found in the literature regarding the i...
Methodologies to be used in numerical models based on Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes (RANS) equations and the volume of fluid (VoF) to deal with waves over coastal structures, which involve wave breaking and overtopping and porous structures,...
The stochastic shallow water wave equation (SSWWE) in the sense of the beta-derivative is considered in this study. The solutions of the SSWWE are obtained using the F-expansion technique with the Riccati equation and He’s semi-inverse method....
Due to the unprecedented growth in mobile data traffic, emerging mobile access networks such as fifth-generation (5G) would require huge bandwidth and a mobile fronthaul architecture as an essential solution in providing a high capacity for support i...
The axial compressor is crucial for heavy-duty gas turbines, with its aerodynamic performance directly affecting efficiency. The current trend in the development of these compressors is to increase the stage load and efficiency, thereby achieving a h...
Catheter ablation (CA) is a commonly used treatment for persistent atrial fibrillation (AF). Since its medium/long-term success rate remains limited, preoperative prediction of its outcome is gaining clinical interest to optimally select candidates f...
Background/Objectives: Esophageal varices (EVs) are a serious complication of liver cirrhosis. Guidelines for cirrhosis/chronic liver diseases (CLDs) do not specify a follow-up period or the need for esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). EGD is a useful...
Electron density irregularities in the ionosphere modify the phase and amplitude of trans-ionospheric radio signals. We aim to characterize the spectral and morphological features of E- and F-region ionospheric irregularities likely to produce these...
In this study, we conducted a quantitative evaluation of the comfort of the interior of an electric vehicle (EV) using the brain wave appearance rate, which is part of the human biologic information that the initial stage of the proposed active noise...
We review recent trends in inflationary dynamics in the context of viable modified gravity theories. After providing a general overview of the inflationary paradigm emphasizing on what problems hot Big Bang theory inflation solves, and a somewhat int...
Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) captures activations and inhibitions of cortical areas and implements a viable approach to neuromonitoring in clinical research. Compared to more advanced methods, continuous wave fNIRS (CW-fNIRS) is curr...
Slow waves (SWs) are spatio-temporal patterns of cortical activity that occur both during natural sleep and anesthesia and are preserved across species. Even though electrophysiological recordings have been largely used to characterize brain states,...
Ascorbic acid (AA; a.k.a. vitamin C) is well known for its cellular protection in environments of high oxidative stress. Even though physiological concentrations of AA in the brain are significant (0.2–10 mM), surprisingly little is known conce...
In future mobile networks, the evolution of optical transport architectures enabling the flexible, scalable interconnection of Baseband Units (BBUs) and Radio Units (RUs) with heterogeneous interfaces is a significant issue. In this paper, we propose...
Spread F (SF) in the ionosphere can be observed frequently in mid-latitude regions. It is suggested that atmospheric gravity waves play a significant role for the seeding of mid-latitude SF. Previous research suggested that the source of travelling i...
A numerical simulation of Perkins instability in the midlatitude F-region ionosphere is developed in this study. The growth of nighttime plasma density perturbation excited by Perkins instability was successfully reproduced. The simulated results sho...
A sensitive and reproducible electroanalytical method was developed for the selective determination of estrogen hormone estradiol (EST) using a carbon paste electrode (CPE) modified with Fe3O4-functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes (Fe3O4/fMWCN...
When measuring a high-reflectance target using time-of-flight LiDAR (ToF LiDAR), strong reflected optical signals are generated. Pixels receiving such strong reflected optical signals become saturated, and intensity and depth distortions occur even a...
Background/Objectives: Unilateral hand movements alter the excitability of the ipsilateral primary motor cortex (ipsi-M1) and contralateral spinal motoneurons. Although this excitability increases during complex, high muscle-activity movements, few s...
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is nowadays the most common cardiac arrhythmia, being associated with an increase in cardiovascular mortality and morbidity. When AF lasts for more than seven days, it is classified as persistent AF and external interventions...
In this study, we examined the effect of phase noise on the optical millimeter-wave (mm-wave) signal in a dense wavelength division multiplexing radio-over-fiber (DWDM-RoF) system. A single modulator was used to generate the optical mm-wave signal in...
This review article discusses the clinical significance of intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM), provides recommendations for monitoring protocols, and considers the interpretation of results in microvascular decompression (MVD) for he...
Fog-radio access networks (F-RANs) alleviate fronthaul delays for cellular networks as compared to their cloud counterparts. This allows them to be suitable solutions for networks that demand low propagation delays. Namely, they are suitable for mill...
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