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Green facades, commonly referred to as vertical plant systems, offer sustainable solutions. They improve the energy efficiency of buildings, reduce energy consumption, and positively impact the microclimate both at the microscale and at the urban lev...

Background: Gamification is an innovative pedagogical strategy for improving learning outcomes, motivation, engagement, and knowledge retention. Nevertheless, evidence on the effectiveness of gamification remains heterogeneous. Methods: A systematic...

The outer sheaths of cables can be damaged by factors, such as mechanical stress, chemical corrosion, and aging, leading to moisture intrusion. This seriously threatens cable insulation performance and may even induce discharge accidents. Based on th...

Excavator action recognition plays a vital role in productivity assessment and cost analysis, contributing to improved construction efficiency, reduced project duration, and lower costs. However, due to the continuous transitions among excavator acti...

Protein modifications, particularly post-translational modifications (PTMs) such as phosphorylation and glycosylation, are fundamental mechanisms regulating cellular activity and disease pathogenesis, with their detection emerging as a promising fron...

Dental biomaterials are key innovations in dentistry [...]

Lower limb exoskeleton systems require accurate recognition of the wearer’s movement intentions prior to action execution in order to achieve natural and smooth human–machine interaction. Surface electromyography (sEMG) signals can reflec...

The electricity–hydrogen–electricity conversion chain offers an effective solution for integrating clean energy into the grid while addressing multiple grid control requirements. Moreover, multiregional, interconnected, and integrated ene...

This study investigated the molecular and microbial factors behind the higher disease resistance of hybrid taimen by combining gut microbiome profiling with host transcriptomic analysis of intestinal and liver tissues. Both hybrid taimen and H. taime...

Radar-based hand motion recognition (HMR) presents several challenges, including sensor interference, clutter, and the limitations of small datasets, which collectively hinder the performance and real-time deployment of deep learning (DL) models. To...

Industrial whey dewatering via membrane processes remains challenging due to the rapid increase in viscosity, strong fouling tendencies from proteins and minerals, and the steep rise in osmotic pressure during concentration. These effects restrict op...

In submerged tunnel construction, the installation accuracy of pre-embedded components directly impacts subsequent engineering quality and operational safety. However, current on-site construction still primarily relies on manual measurement and two-...

Facial palsy (FP) impairs voluntary control of facial muscles, resulting in facial asymmetry and difficulties in emotional expression. Traditional assessment methods to define the severity of FP (e.g., House–Brackmann score, HB) rely on visual...

Background/Objectives: Bone defects remain widespread. Type I collagen–hydroxyapatite composites suit bone engineering by mimicking matrix structure, making them pertinent materials for bone tissue engineering across a range of defect types. Th...

To achieve high-sensitivity and intrinsically safe monitoring of hydrogen energy systems, a multi-wavelength fiber Bragg grating sensor based on the hydrogen-induced exothermic effect of Pt/WO3 nanomaterials was designed. This structure takes advanta...

Background: Early childhood caries is defined as a carious disease affecting primary teeth in children under 6 years of age. It may lead to pain, infections, and difficulties with eating. Despite its burden, evidence on simple, non-invasive preventiv...

HR38 and E75 are early 20-hydroxyecdysone (20E)-responsive nuclear receptors that play important roles in insect molting and metamorphosis. Here, we cloned and characterized HvHR38 and HvE75 from Heortia vitessoides and analyzed their conserved domai...

Recently, the kinetic improvement of the nitrogenation reaction of lithium hydride (LiH) to form lithium imide (Li2NH) by adding a scaffold was reported. The scaffold prevents agglomeration of Li2NH and maintains the activity of LiH, achieving a redu...

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder. Recent findings suggest that long-term and heavy alcohol consumption can aggravate several pathological processes associated with AD, whereas the impact of light or moderate...

Background and Clinical Significance: Herlyn–Werner–Wunderlich (HWW) syndrome, also known as OHVIRA syndrome (Obstructed HemiVagina and Ipsilateral Renal Anomaly), is a rare congenital anomaly of the female urogenital system characterized...

Background: Maternal vitamin D status during pregnancy has been hypothesized to influence offspring neurodevelopment; however, the evidence remains inconsistent. Methods: We studied 66 mother–child pairs from the KLOTHO cohort with serum 25-hyd...

Background/Objectives: Salmonid species are globally popular and widely consumed in Japan, especially when grilled. Understanding their flavor characteristics from sensory and compositional perspectives is essential to improve the quality of processe...

This paper advances two main theses: The first overarching thesis is that the Slavic perfective/imperfective distinction is predominantly of a lexical-derivational nature. Among the categories of the tense–modality–aspect (TMA) system, Sl...

Plant seed number depends on ovule number initiated within the carpels, and it serves as a primary factor shaping fruit yield. Pomegranate trees exhibit bisexual flowers and functional male flowers. Pomegranate have anatropous ovules which are bitegm...

Unique skin microbial communities have been shaped by the harsh climatic conditions in high-altitude areas, such as intense ultraviolet radiation and low oxygen concentration. However, it is unknown whether high altitude contributes to shaping common...

Promoting pro-environmental behavior is crucial for addressing environmental challenges and achieving sustainable development. Social norms, as a powerful situational force, are considered an effective strategy for encouraging environmental protectio...

Background/Objectives: Under the urban–rural dual structure, rural children’s health security faces multiple challenges. These stem from geographical disadvantages, inadequate resources, and systemic flaws in medical insurance design. The...

We study UAV-assisted 5G uplink connectivity for disaster response, in which a UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) acts as an aerial base station to restore service to ground users. We formulate a joint control problem coupling UAV kinematics (bounded acce...

This paper provides a comprehensive study of the nonlocality-influenced radiative modes above the light line in the plasmonic nonlocal flat surface, including the plasmonic/dielectric interface, ultrathin plasmonic slab, and plasmonic/dielectric mult...

High Nature Value (HNV) mountain grasslands in the Eastern Carpathians are highly sensitive to changes in management intensity, particularly fertilization. This study assessed the effects of contrasting organic and mineral fertilization regimes on fl...

Background/Objective: Neuroimmune and metabolic dysregulation have been increasingly implicated in the cognitive heterogeneity of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, it remains unclear whether anti-inflammatory diets engage distinct biological a...

Introduction: “The dog is a man’s best friend” and research has showed that this idea is extended beyond the degree of loyalty. Dog ownership has been linked to several positive health outcomes for the owner. The aim of the present...

This study, based on the Neo-Malthusian framework, examines the association between population growth, resource scarcity, and political instability in 128 developing countries from 1960 to 2022. Results show that rapid population growth is associated...

This study aimed to develop bioactive toothpaste and compare its remineralization potential on initial enamel lesions with toothpaste containing other active agents. Sixty extracted human maxillary incisors were randomly assigned to six groups: Group...

Sustainable management of sediment-laden rivers is essential for balancing flood control, ecological protection, and socioeconomic development. The Upper Yellow River, supporting 160 million people, faces escalating challenges in maintaining channel...

Objectives: Combining two pharmacophores into one molecule with multiple applications presents interest in the field of medicinal chemistry. Quinazolinones are among privileged scaffolds due to their wide biological activities, whereas hydrazones are...

Co-incorporating rice straw and Chinese milk vetch (CMV) residues can enhance soil organic carbon (SOC) sequestration and productivity. However, limited information exists regarding its effects on SOC and nitrogen (N) pools as well as the sustainabil...

Background: Visceral embolic events (VEE), including mesenteric, splenic, and renal infarctions, represent understudied complications of atrial fibrillation (AF) often subsumed within broader systemic embolic event categories. The 2024 European Socie...

The rapid expansion of Artificial Intelligence is fueling the growth of hyperscale data centers, which introduces significant challenges to existing power systems. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive survey of these integration challenges, spe...

Iridium pyridine diimine (PDI) complexes provide a versatile platform for highly reactive Ir–nitrido species with pronounced multiple-bond character, capable of activating H–H, C–H, Si–H, and even C–C bonds. Building on...

This study introduces the Hybrid Integrated Prediction-Error Reconstruction-based Anomaly Detection (HIPER-CHAD) model, which addresses the challenge of reliably detecting subtle anomalies in noisy multivariate indoor environmental time-series data....

Detecting small drones in Infrared (IR) sequences poses significant challenges due to their low visibility, low resolution, and complex cluttered backgrounds. These factors often lead to high false alarm and missed detection rates. This paper frames...

Background: Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative tool in in vitro fertilization (IVF) as it has done in other sectors. In IVF, AI offers advancements in embryo selection, treatment personalization, and outcome prediction. It d...

The widespread use of glyphosate-based herbicides (GBHs) has raised concerns about their potential role in hormone-sensitive cancers such as breast cancer. This systematic review aimed to evaluate preclinical evidence on the effects of glyphosate (pu...

Objective: This study aimed to assess the psychosocial impact of stainless steel crowns (SSCs) among primary school children in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, focusing on bullying experiences, child satisfaction, and parental perception. Methods: A cross-sect...

Background/Objectives: Individuals carrying pathogenic/likely pathogenic (P/LP) variants associated with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) and Lynch Syndrome (LS)- have increased risk for various types of cancer. The study compared health b...

The low thermal conductivity of phase-change materials (PCMs) remains a key limitation in latent heat thermal energy storage systems, leading to slow melting and incomplete energy recovery. To address this challenge, this study explores extended Y-Fi...

Coastal wetlands, situated at the critical land–sea ecotone, play a vital role in sustaining ecological balance and supporting human activities. Currently, these ecosystems face dual stresses from climate change and intensified anthropogenic ac...

Projected climate changes in the Mediterranean exceed those in most European regions, yet their effects on vegetation remain uncertain. We investigated vegetation changes in the Agri Valley (Basilicata, Italy) using 318 plots, including 40 resurveys....

C-type lectins (CTLs) are a large family of calcium-dependent carbohydrate-binding proteins that play crucial roles in innate immunity as pattern recognition receptors. Bivalve mollusks possess exceptionally diverse and expanded repertoires of CTLs,...