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Copper and nickel ions play pivotal, albeit distinct, roles as essential trace elements in living systems, and primarily serve as co-factors for a range of enzymes. However, as with all trace metal ions, excessive concentrations can exert adverse tox...

Quick visual balance perception in layouts is essential for a positive user experience. However, existing computational models often struggle to accurately capture this key aesthetic aspect, particularly in interfaces with asymmetric elements. This p...

Orthognathic surgery restores functional balance and facial esthetics in patients with dentofacial deformities. The use of adjunctive facial implants—made from materials such as porous polyethylene, titanium, or polyetheretherketone (PEEK)&mdas...

Particle-reinforced aluminum matrix composites demonstrate remarkable potential for use in aerospace, precision instruments, and electronic packaging applications due to their superior specific strength, high specific stiffness, and low thermal expan...

Background/Objectives: Tyrosinemia type 1 (HT-1) is a treatable inherited disorder characterized by disrupted tyrosine metabolism, leading to severe liver, renal, and occasionally neurological dysfunction. Early diagnosis by newborn screening markedl...

Biological maturation strongly influences youth players’ physical performance, yet its role in shaping training load responses remains unclear. This study examined how maturation status affects physical adaptations and the relationship between...

To address the problem of wellbore instability in the development of deep coalbed methane reservoirs in Daniudi gas field, this study takes the coal seam cores from Member 1 of the Taiyuan Formation at a depth of approximately 2880 m as the research...

The self-heating propensity of the fresh wood of ten tree species (two coniferous, eight deciduous) was studied calorimetrically using oxidation heats, q30, at a temperature of 30 °C. Values of q30 in the range between 0.45 W kg−1 (dry) and...

Objectives: The present study compared the amplitude and spatial distribution of muscle excitation between a seated row performed with a fixed scapular position (fixed-SR) and a free scapular position (free-SR) in resistance-trained men, analyzing co...

Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate the educational value of YouTube videos presenting information on pediatric orthodontic treatments, specifically clear aligners, fixed braces, and lingual braces. Methods: A cross-sectional analysis was cond...

Real-time precipitation monitoring through satellite remote sensing represents a critical technological frontier for operational hydrology in data-scarce mountainous regions. Following a comprehensive evaluation of reanalysis precipitation products i...

The cement and concrete industry is one of the primary sources of anthropogenic carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions globally, responsible for nearly 8% of total emissions, making the need for a low-carbon transition urgent. CO2 curing provides both streng...

This study focuses on the optimization of modern extraction techniques for selected by-product materials, including apple, lemon, and tangerine peels, and onion skins, using artificial neural network (ANN) models. The extraction methods included ultr...

Until now investigations on the ultrastructural characteristics of Pseudanthus pollen using transmission electron microscopy (TEM) were limited. The aims of this study were as follows: (1) to present the first comprehensive TEM-based analysis of Pseu...

Background: Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) encompasses a group of inherited retinal disorders characterized by progressive degeneration of rod and cone photoreceptors, leading to vision loss. Among RP subtypes, RP11 is linked to mutations in PRPF31, a key...

Background: Population ageing and the growing prevalence of chronic diseases, particularly stroke, have negative repercussions on fine motor function, compromising the independence of older adults. The Specialist Nurse in Rehabilitation Nursing plays...

Resource endowment serves as the foundational condition and strategic pillar for the sustainable improvement of rural project quality, determining the capacity for sustainable development. Clarifying the intrinsic mechanisms through which resource en...

Multi-view learning has recently gained considerable attention in graph representation learning as it enables the fusion of complementary information from multiple views to enhance representation quality. However, most existing studies neglect that i...

Damage assessment in engineering materials is essential for structural reliability and safety. While traditional imaging techniques and Digital Image Correlation (DIC) provide valuable insights into deformation and crack evolution, they often require...

Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) is rapidly being standardized, with key primitives such as Key Encapsulation Mechanisms (KEMs) and Digital Signature Algorithms (DSAs) moving into practical applications. While initial research focused on pure software...

Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are promising agents for nanomedicine but their interactions with lipid membranes, which are a key interfaces for drug delivery, require a deeper understanding. This study investigates the influence of fructose-capped AgN...

Background/Objectives: Chemotherapy can negatively affect cognitive functioning through direct and indirect mechanisms, with 15–50% of patients experiencing a decline that impacts quality of life. While neurocognitive tests are the main assessm...

The study of complex space forms plays a central role in differential geometry, as these manifolds provide a natural framework for exploring geometric structures endowed with rich symmetries, extending both Riemannian and Kählerian geometries. I...

Regional water systems face growing pressure from climate variability, water scarcity, and increasingly complex wastewater pollution. These challenges require governance models that integrate institutional coordination with effective technological so...

The quality of rice depends on physical, nutritional, and sensory attributes. However, in industrial practice, quality is predominantly based on physical characteristics evaluated by the conventional method for categorizing commercial atches. In this...

Bombyx mori silk fibroin (BMSF) has developed from a textile fibre into a mature biomaterial with broad utility in regenerative medicine, owing to its unique hierarchical molecular structure. Its excellent biocompatibility, tuneable mechanical proper...

This paper introduces AIDE, an active inference-driven evaluation framework designed to provide a unified and theoretically grounded approach for analyzing sequential textual data. AIDE formulates the evaluation problem as variational inference in a...

Background/Aim: Communities all across the world celebrate the birth of babies through distinct customs and traditional practices. While some of these traditions may bring comfort and cultural continuity, others may not be in line with medical recomm...

Floodwater depth estimation is essential for disaster response and infrastructure planning yet remains challenging in urban areas with limited gage and hydrological data. This study presents a deep learning-based framework grounded in the hydrostatic...

As artificial intelligence (AI) products become increasingly integrated into daily life, AI dependence has gained significant public and scholarly attention. While existing research has primarily examined its impact on students, few studies have inve...

Background and Objectives: Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (AHSCT) offers life-saving treatment for hematologic malignancies but can result in persistent sexual dysfunction and relationship challenges. Attachment theory provides a...

Cardiovascular–Kidney–Metabolic (CKM) syndrome arises from interrelated cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic pathways that require coordinated therapeutic strategies. This narrative review synthesizes recent systematic reviews, meta-analy...

Background: Advances in breast reconstruction have transformed the recovery pathway for women undergoing mastectomy. What was once viewed mainly as a cosmetic option is now recognized as part of modern oncologic care, restoring not only body image bu...

This paper presents new fast algorithms for the type VII discrete cosine transform (DCT-VII) applied to input data sequences of lengths ranging from 3 to 8. Fast algorithms for small-sized trigonometric transforms enable the processing of small data...

Insulin-like growth factor 2 mRNA-binding protein 2 (IGF2BP2) is an RNA-binding protein known to play critical roles in metabolism, cell proliferation, and tumorigenesis. Although its involvement in muscle development has been documented in several s...

Harvest-disrupting rain events (HDREs) are prolonged cloudy–rainy spells during winter wheat maturity that impede harvesting and drying, induce pre-harvest sprouting and grain mould, and threaten food security in the Huang–Huai–Hai...

This study aimed to develop a dietary fiber-rich Antarctic krill composite shrimp surimi gel (AKSG) and to investigate the improvement effects of high protein (HP), high protein and dietary fiber (HPDF), and high dietary fiber (HDF) diet intervention...

Fumonisins, a major class of mycotoxins, pose significant health risks to humans and animals due to their widespread contamination and potent toxicity. Recent advances in molecular biology, biochemistry, and enzymology have greatly enhanced the under...

Air pollution is monitored worldwide through networks of sensors. They provide information on local air pollution, which also provides a basis for a multitude of research. To reduce health hazards caused by air pollution, the concentrations of pollut...

Novel A-D-A (acceptor–donor–acceptor)-type molecules were synthesized and tested in organic photovoltaics (OPV) devices. For a pristine film of compound 1b with a 2,2′-(naphtho[2,3-b]thiophene-4,9-diylidene)dipropanedinitrile A unit...

Despite the increasing global consumption of dietary supplements (DS) and the growing interest in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), there is a significant gap in evidence-based knowledge and understanding of these practices among universi...

Light-induced bimolecular reactions occur in many naturally and artificially (laboratory or industrial) designed processes. The quantification of these reactions is generally performed by kinetics. In particular, the kinetic data of bimolecular photo...

Electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction through utilizing renewable electricity under mild conditions is a promising pathway toward achieving carbon neutrality. In this work, we designed a tubular graphyne functionalized with isolated Co single atom a...

Grouted corrugated duct connections offer advantages of simplicity and cost-effectiveness over alternative connection methods. Seismic damage investigations have revealed that severe out-of-plane damage can occur in shear walls, a vulnerability that...

The automation of quality control in agricultural food processing, particularly the detection of incomplete peeling in taro, constitutes a critical frontier for ensuring food safety and optimizing production efficiency in the Industry 4.0 era. Howeve...

(1) Background: Malignant arrhythmia complicating fulminant myocarditis is associated with high in-hospital mortality, but evidence regarding its long-term prognosis and specific risk factors is limited. (2) Methods: This single-center retrospective...

The meprin and TRAF-C homology (MATH) family of proteins plays essential roles in diverse biological processes across eukaryotes. Fecundity is a key determinant underlying the rapid outbreaks of agricultural insect pests. Nevertheless, the potential...

Recruitment automation increasingly relies on Large Language Models (LLMs) for extracting structured information from unstructured CVs and job postings. However, production data often arrive as heterogeneous, privacy-sensitive PDFs, limiting reproduc...

Meningiomas are the most common primary brain tumors in the central nervous system. Although numerous studies in the literature have addressed multiclass brain tumor classification that includes the meningioma class, the method proposed in this study...

(1) Background: Pain assessment still relies primarily on subjective self-report. To address these limitations, we developed Piq, an EEG-based index derived from beta-band brain activity (Piqβ) aimed at providing objective pain identification an...