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Currently, in hydrotechnical engineering, such as oil and gas platform construction, floating docks, and other floating structures, the need to develop new lightweight composite building materials is becoming an important problem. Expanded clay concr...

In hardware/software (HW/SW) partitioning, the most commonly established objectives are execution time, power consumption, and hardware area. Surprisingly, memory usage, a critical resource in embedded systems, has received limited attention as a pri...

A multi-stage TG-DSC approach consisting of five heating/holding and five cooling/holding stages within one experiment in the temperature range 20–320 °C was applied to investigate the dehydration/hydration processes in K+, Na+, Ca2+, and M...

Background/Objectives: Neuroinflammation is a leading factor in secondary brain damage following a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Existing therapeutic approaches have limited efficacy against neuroinflammation. The bone marrow, the primary hematopoiet...

Background/Objective: Postoperative pain and delirium are frequent and clinically relevant complications in patients undergoing major cardiac or neurosurgical procedures. The interaction between these conditions remains insufficiently characterized,...

With the increasing functional and geometric complexity of modern steel buildings, irregular-shaped beam-to-column joints are becoming common in engineering practice. However, their seismic behavior remains insufficiently understood, particularly for...

Gynecological endocrine disorders, including polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis as well as primary ovarian insufficiency (POI)/premature ovarian failure (POF), significantly impact women’s reproductive health and overall well-being...

The present study investigated the effects of copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) at concentrations of 0, 5, 10, 20, and 40 mg/L on micropropagation and the accumulation of lipophilic metabolites in Ajuga multiflora, a medicinally valuable ornamenta...

Background: Syphilis can present with diverse clinical manifestations, earning the name “great imitator.” Malignant syphilis (MS) is a rare, severe form of secondary syphilis, typically reported in immunocompromised patients, particularly...

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are playing an increasingly crucial role in large-scale Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) due to their high mobility and flexible deployment capabilities. To enhance network sustainability and profitability, this paper p...

Background: Iron deficiency anemia is a recognized pregnancy risk, but excessive iron may also have adverse effects. Few studies, particularly in Asian populations, have examined elevated maternal ferritin in relation to birth outcomes. Objectives: T...

Greenland, home to the largest ice sheet in the Northern Hemisphere, provides a crucial digital elevation model (DEM) for understanding polar climate evolution and valuable data for global climate change research. Based on ICESat-2 laser altimetry da...

In the context of a study on selected fragments of ancient architecture belonging to a collection of the archaeological museum “Luigi Bernabò Brea” in Lipari (Aeolian Islands, Messina, Italy), we analysed, using the non-destructive...

(1) Background: The midsole hardness (i.e., cushioning) of running shoes has received significant attention as a crucial element influencing both performance and injury prevention. This research aimed to examine how variations in midsole hardness aff...

The Muji carbonic springs on the northeastern margin of the Pamir Plateau provide a natural window into tectonically controlled CO2 degassing within a continental collision zone. Through mineralogical and geochemical analyses, this study constrains t...

Uncrewed aircraft systems are expected to revitalize traffic activities at under-utilized airports. These airports are often located in uncontrolled airspace and do not have an operating control tower to provide separation services for approaching ai...

In this study, we investigate a magnetically levitated electromagnetic vibration energy harvester (EMEH), in which a movable permanent magnet levitates between two fixed magnets with like poles facing the central magnet. We develop a nonlinear EMEH m...

This study proposes a novel integrated framework that combines a Hippopotamus-Optimized Support Vector Regression (HO-SVR) prediction model with a Retrieval-Augmented Generation-enhanced Large Language Model (RAG-LLM)-based intelligent decision modul...

Serpula lacrymans is considered the most aggressive and harmful brown-rot fungus for wooden buildings worldwide, and it has led to substantial economic losses due to the deterioration of wood and wooden-base structures. This study aims to connect the...

Pesticide pollution has become a major global issue, primarily because of its ability to induce widespread toxicity. This research aimed to explore the toxicological effects of Dufulin on zebrafish, focusing on the underlying molecular mechanisms of...

Cardiospheres (CSs) are widely used to boost the pro-reparative potential of adult cardiac cells, mediated through their unique secretome profile. The original CS generation method relies on self-assembly of cardiac explant-derived cells (EDCs) on po...

This study examines the distance that an airplane is able to fly on inclined trajectories at various angles when it starts at different altitudes. It clearly exhibits the dependence of the airplane’s performance, when it climbs or descends, on...

This paper develops a compact and scalable mathematical model of an AC circuit with an uncontrolled diode bridge rectifier, formulated using dimensionless variables. The model captures the joint influence of supply inductance, resistance, and load pa...

Background/Objectives: Although upper extremity dexterity problems are frequently reported in people with Parkinson’s disease (PwPD), valid and reliable scales for assessing upper extremity function and dexterity are limited. The objective of t...

Background: Motor competence (MC) is defined as the ability to perform a wide range of motor skills with proficiency and control. The present quasi-experimental study design examines the impact of two structured intervention programs on MC in childre...

To meet the demand for online monitoring of acetylene (C2H2) in transformer oil, a high-sensitivity detection system based on photoacoustic spectroscopy (PAS) is presented. The system integrates custom-designed modules for signal acquisition, phase-s...

Avian haemosporidians have been widely studied because they provide important insights into parasite distribution and diversity. However, most available data come from passerines, resulting in gaps regarding other bird groups, primarily due to the di...

Objectives: To assess the long-term safety and efficacy of the Serasis® partially absorbable transobturator mid-urethral sling (MUS) in women aged ≥65 years compared to younger women. Methods: A retrospective comparative study of 375 consecuti...

AgI and ZnI2 nanocrystals are key components for AgI-ZnI2-SiO2 hybrid powders (HPs), which could be potentially important for atmospheric artificial precipitation technology. HPs were created by the “Hydrothermal template cocondensation”...

The purpose of this study is to explore the spatial impact of short-term rental activity on house prices in the city of Athens, Greece. It is well established that the increasing number of short-term rentals has a number of consequences on the functi...

In recent years, circular economy principles have become a key paradigm in the design and evaluation of industrial processes, including recycling technologies. Direct recycling of used lithium-ion batteries is attracting particular attention, as it c...

Moringa oleifera (MO) is a versatile non-traditional feed supplement rich in bioactive compounds. The objective of this study was to examine the effects of MO leaf (MOL) polysaccharide (MOLP) intake as a natural product on broiler chicken production...

Drought, salinity, heavy metal contamination and temperature fluctuations are increasingly constraining crop production. Conventional agronomic and chemical approaches alone often fail to ensure stable yields under these abiotic stresses. Nanomateria...

A robust literature focused on social capital created in the family has emphasized the efficacy of parental involvement in child, adolescent, and young adult development. Social capital created with and derived from parents has strong and consistent...

Growing environmental concerns and the need for sustainable materials have accelerated the search for biodegradable alternatives to food packaging. Since nearly half of global plastic production is dedicated to food packaging, and less than 5% is rec...

The aim of this study is to quantify the impact of increased surface solar radiation on climate warming in Central Europe from 1915 to 2024 and to examine the relationship between CO2 air concentrations and emissions on a global scale with an empiric...

Background: During an apnea, oxygen depletion occurs at all tissue levels, so apnea duration is influenced by the mammalian dive reflex, which includes a bradycardia resulting in reduced cardiac oxygen consumption. This study aimed to examine the rel...

Cymbidium sinense is a highly valued ornamental orchid renowned for its strong floral fragrance. In this study, dihydro-β-ionone was identified as a major volatile compound in C. sinense ‘Qi Hei’. Its emission increased progressively...

CRISPR/Cas12a systems coupled with lateral flow tests (LFTs) are a promising route to rapid, instrument-free nucleic acid diagnostics due to conversion target recognition into a simple visual readout via cleavage of dual-labeled single-stranded DNA r...

Coastal ecosystems are among the most biodiverse and economically valuable environments on Earth, yet they face escalating threats from climate change, development, and resource exploitation. Traditional conservation approaches have proven insufficie...

The poor quality of oocytes matured in vitro seriously hinders the application in mammalian assisted reproductive technology (ART). Exploring the regulators and mechanisms influencing oocyte maturation is critical to improve the developmental compete...

Background/Objectives: Rapid postural reactions are critical for preventing falls, yet the neural systems supporting these responses are not fully understood, particularly with respect to aging and neurological disorders. Understanding how the brain...

Background: In cardiology, vasoregulation is one of the most important targets of pharmacotherapy. SOMNOtouch™-NIBP (SOMNOomedics AG, Randersacker, Germany) is a cuffless device designed for continuous, non-invasive blood pressure measurements,...

This study investigates the resilience dynamics of the Maldives’ tourism sector through a longitudinal analysis of tourist arrivals from six global regions (2008–2024), focusing on spatiotemporal behavioral shifts induced by external shoc...

The study evaluates the long-term environmental performance of natural filtration dams for leachate treatment at a municipal solid waste landfill. Field measurements of a system operating for 24 years, equipped with natural clay-loam filtration barri...

In this work, we report an efficient synthetic strategy for accessing novel 1,4-disubstituted-1,2,3-triazole-1,3-oxazole hybrids. The synthesis involves a two-step, three-sequence approach: a multicomponent reaction, subsequent oxidation, and the Van...

Hendra virus (HeV) is a highly pathogenic zoonotic paramyxovirus that poses a serious threat to human and equine health, yet no approved antivirals or vaccines currently exist. RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) of Hendra virus represents a critical...

Olive anthracnose is a major disease worldwide; although once chiefly attributed to Colletotrichum acutatum, it is now clear that the predominant pathogen varies among regions. In this study, we identified Colletotrichum scovillei for the first time...

Colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence is a significant cancer globally, and radiotherapy resistance is a serious problem. Cucurbitacin D (CBD), extracted from many plants such as the tubers of Trichosanthes kirilowii and the fruits of Ecballium elaterium...

Background/objectives: Tropoelastin is a highly hydrophobic extracellular matrix protein responsible for the extensibility and elastic recoil of various organs. The Windkessel effect in blood vessels dampens pressure variations during the cardiac cyc...