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Objectives: Due to collimator limitations, Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) suffers from relatively low spatial resolution, which hampers the detection of small lesions. This study proposes a super-resolution (SR) reconstruction alg...

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common primary liver cancer and a major cause of cancer mortality worldwide. Because HCC usually arises in cirrhotic livers, prognosis is shaped by the dual threats of tumor progression and hepatic decompens...

Maritime target detection under complex adverse weather conditions (e.g., fog, rain, and low light) is crucial for Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) navigation. However, achieving high detection accuracy and efficiency remains challenging due to coupled...

Background: Right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) reconstruction is frequently performed for pediatric patients with pulmonary valve anomalies, yet optimal techniques remain debated. The equine pericardium offers a promising substrate for pulmonary...

Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) are pivotal technologies for the effective degradation of a wide variety of organic and inorganic pollutants in water and wastewater treatment. This bibliometric analysis evaluates 481 publications from the Scopus...

Urban environments face heightened seismic risks due to dense infrastructure and population concentration. Traditional seismic methods often face significant practical limitations in cities due to space constraints, traffic disruption, and acoustic n...

Background/Objectives: Salmonella Heidelberg (SH) is a globally distributed pathogen associated with gastrointestinal disease in humans and animals and frequently affects poultry. Among the classic strategies used in vaccine development, evolutionary...

Origin–Destination matrices (ODms) are a fundamental input for public transport planning and optimization, as they characterize travel demand across a network. Traditionally estimated from user surveys, ODms are now increasingly inferred from l...

Traffic violations represent a significant public health concern, with professional drivers substantially impacting road safety. This pilot study compared self-report questionnaires (general personality versus domain-specific), performance-based test...

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have been one of the benchmarks for academic research. This study addresses global SDG-related challenges through top research in physical sciences (PS) at the University of Split (UNIST). UNIST...

To achieve high-performance photocatalysts, efficient separation of photogenerated charge carriers is critical to prolonging their lifetime and thereby enhancing the activity of the hydrogen evolution reaction. In this work, we rationally designed an...

This study assesses the suitability of ERA5 reanalysis data for representing heat sources over the southern Tibetan Plateau (STP). The results show strong agreement between ERA5 sensible heat flux (SH), atmospheric heat source (AH), and independent o...

Additive manufacturing (AM) has reshaped production methodologies by enabling the fabrication of complex geometries for high-performance applications. As a leading AM technique, Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) is widely used for its versatility. Howe...

We investigated the high-temperature tensile and creep properties of highly strong heat-elongated polypropylene (elongated PP) before and after long annealing for 21 days at a high temperature of 120 °C. Despite the thermal deterioration caused b...

Background: Overweight women are at increased risk of metabolic dysfunction, muscle loss, and reduced physical function during middle age. Resistance training (RT), combined with a high-protein diet and omega-3 supplementation, may help mitigate thes...

The long-term creep performance of geosynthetics is crucial for the safe design of reinforced-soil structures. Previous studies have not sufficiently clarified the long-term creep behavior of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) geogrids or the influence...

We report a Fe₃O₄@Pt@poly-LDOPA nanozyme that displays enhanced peroxidase (POD)-like activity. Polymerisation of levodopa onto the surface of Fe₃O₄@Pt yields a carboxyl-rich poly-LDOPA shell that is available for bioconjugation with antibodies and o...

Background/Objectives: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), but few studies have explored the efficacy of lifestyle interventions to improve CVD risk post-HDP. This study compared the 6 month (6...

This study evaluated the effects of replacing fish meal (FM) with corn peptide (CP) in juvenile tiger puffer in indoor tanks. Four diets were formulated for a 53-day feeding trial: a control group (CP0), and diets with 5% (CP5), 10% (CP10), and 15% (...

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) plays a critical role in promoting sustainable development in the construction industry. However, existing PESTEL-based studies have predominantly focused on large construction firms, and empirical evidence on ho...

The EPC model is currently the mainstream implementation approach for landscape projects, but fragmented management of the design–construction interface constrains project performance. Addressing issues such as cost overruns and schedule delays...

Climate change results in reservoir management challenges, especially in areas with a high risk of drought and flooding. Traditional reservoir rule curves are insufficient for addressing variations in reservoir inflow. This study presents a framework...

Most machine learning (ML)-based facility location studies utilize uniform grid partitioning, often overlooking spatial heterogeneity. This limitation can compromise the validity and practical applicability of the resulting site selections. In respon...

Introduction: Humanitarian corridors were first established in Italy in 2015 as part of the Protected Entry Procedures (PEPs). These corridors provide a safe and legal route to Europe for migrants in need of protection, offering an alternative to per...

Soil salinization represents a significant abiotic constraint to global agricultural sustainability. The potential of extremophile plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) to alleviate such stress in maize was investigated in this study. Siderophore-pr...

Background/Objectives: Lamotrigine is an anticonvulsant and mood stabilizer with wide interindividual pharmacokinetic variability, necessitating therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM). Patient-based quality control (PBQC) strategies, such as tracking medi...

Although the gut microbiome constitutes a key component of vertebrate physiology, comparative baseline data for companion birds, particularly parrots, remain limited. Therefore, this study profiled the fecal gut microbiota of 31 privately owned compa...

Interpreting event completion is a core difficulty in second language acquisition, as it underpins temporal reference and communication. This study investigates how L1 Urdu Pakistani learners of English acquire telicity, a semantic property that dist...

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a heterogeneous clinical syndrome representing the final stage of a complex and long-lasting neurodegenerative process that involves not only dysfunction of the dopaminergic system but also impairments in other neuro...

Reliable autonomous perception is essential for indoor service machines operating in human-centered environments, where weak textures, repetitive structures, and frequent dynamic interference often degrade localization stability. Conventional RGB-D S...

Global warming and international trade are accelerating biological invasions, making the Mediterranean basin a hotspot for alien arthropods. Two invasive species, the drosophilid Zaprionus tuberculatus and the wax scale Ceroplastes ceriferus, were re...

This paper presents a comprehensive technology-oriented review of aerospace development in Peru, integrating historical scientific infrastructure, suborbital experimentation, orbital satellite missions, and a systematic literature review of contempor...

To investigate the effects of nitrogen application timing on photosynthetic traits and essential oil yield of Cinnamomum camphora var. linalooliferum coppice stands, an experiment was conducted with different nitrogen allocation ratios at coppicing,...

Low back pain (LBP) remains one of the most prevalent and disabling musculoskeletal conditions worldwide, shaped by interacting mechanical, neurophysiological, inflammatory, vascular, and behavioral factors. Conventional care often relies on generali...

The empowerment provided by third-party intelligent information platforms has emerged as a crucial driving force for facilitating the digital transformation of supply chain enterprises. Whether and how intelligent information platforms are engaged is...

Public open spaces (POSs) are key assets in renovating traditional residential areas, and many studies examine how their commercial attributes shape spatial cognition and consumer behavior to encourage activity and boost local consumption. However, t...

The growing need to reduce CO₂ emissions and promote the energy transition has driven the development of high-efficiency electrochemical technologies such as Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells (MCFCs), which can simultaneously generate electricity and captu...

Autonomous navigation of underwater vehicles in infrastructure-limited environments presents persistent challenges due to the constraints of traditional acoustic positioning systems. Sparse long baseline (sparse LBL) navigation, which relies on a min...

This study investigates the archaeological significance and preservation state of the Lombardo, a XIX century paddle steamer closely associated with Garibaldi’s Mille Expedition and now resting off the Tremiti Islands. The research aims to cont...

Canine osteoarthritis is a progressive degenerative joint condition characterized by inflammation, structural damage, pain, and impaired joint function. Osteoarthritis risk is influenced not only by well-established factors such as age, genetics, obe...

Milk tea is a globally popular new-style tea beverage product. In recent years, the industry has achieved rapid development in terms of scale expansion and quality iteration and upgrading. The flavor quality and product stability have become the focu...

Background: Hypothermic oxygenated perfusion (HOPE) has emerged as a promising preservation strategy before liver transplantation, mitigating ischemia–reperfusion injury and improving graft function, especially in marginal grafts and donors aft...

Heavy metal pollution in mining wastelands poses a serious threat to soil quality and ecosystem sustainability, particularly in cold-climate regions where phytoremediation efficiency remains poorly understood. The present study aims to determine the...

This paper presents a numerical model of the discharge cycle of a subsea open-cycle hydro-pneumatic energy storage system intended for offshore long-duration energy storage. During discharge at high pressure ratios, air expansion can lead to signific...

The objective of the study was to discover novel umami and umami-enhancing peptides in soy sauce and to elucidate the molecular mechanism underlying their umami-enhancing effect. Soy sauce peptides were isolated by resin adsorption and ethanol elutio...

The refining and petrochemical industries play an extremely important role in meeting society’s needs by providing products essential for various economic activities. Due to their dependence on fossil fuels (coal, crude oil, and natural gas), u...

Footrot is one of the top five globally important diseases of sheep and causes lameness, leading to poor welfare and productivity. Transmission of Dichelobacter nodosus, the causative agent, occurs via surfaces such as pasture or bedding and persiste...

Cancer therapy development increasingly focuses on multi-target approaches to inhibit key proteins involved in tumor growth and angiogenesis. This study explored the potential inhibitory interactions of 110 cannabinoid derivatives using molecular doc...

Coronaviruses pose a global pandemic threat, making development of a pan-coronavirus inhibitor crucial for preparedness and containment in the event of a new coronavirus outbreak. The 3C-like protease (3CL^pro) is a key target for antiviral developmen...

In the airborne environment, radar electronic systems feature diverse operation modes and complex working conditions, which impose stringent requirements on the temperature control accuracy of the cold plate liquid cooling system. The operational sta...