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Background: During pregnancy, mothers and their infants are at increased risk for complications due to COVID-19 infection, influenza, and pertussis. At the time of writing, the previous advisory committee on immunization practices (ACIP) recommended...

Rutting is a predominant distress in asphalt pavements, particularly in hot climatic regions. This study systematically investigated the high-temperature performance of hot mix asphalt modified with five nanomaterials, namely, nano-silica (NS), nano-...

(1) Background: The systemic right ventricular (SRV) dysfunction and severe tricuspid regurgitation (TR) remain significant challenges in patients with congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries (ccTGA) or following atrial switch proc...

Functionalized hydrogels represent an emerging class of smart materials being explored for advancing next-generation wearable technologies, owing to their flexibility, biocompatibility, stimuli-responsiveness, and tunable properties. This review prov...

Autonomous exploration is essential for various mapping tasks, including data collection, environmental monitoring, and search and rescue operations. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), owing to their low cost and high maneuverability, have become key e...

Climate-Sensitive Infectious Diseases (CSIDs) are diseases whose prevalence and transmission are heavily influenced by climatic factors, posing a significant challenge to public health, particularly in vulnerable regions such as Latin America and the...

Offshore wind turbines are subjected to environmental loads such as wind and ocean waves throughout their entire service lives. Saturated sandy soils experience liquefaction under cyclic shear stresses induced by earthquakes or strong wave actions, w...

This study investigates the hydraulic transient behavior and optimization of air-vent configurations in the combined tailrace–diversion system of a hydropower station. The inlet flow boundary conditions were derived from the method of character...

A graph G is said to be singular if its adjacency matrix is a singular matrix. In this paper, by analyzing the structure of Sachs subgraphs on three types of tricyclic graphs ϖ(a1,a2,b1,b2,c1,c2), σ(a1,a2,b1,b2,c), and τ(a1,a2,a3,a4) an...

Quantum mechanics postulates wave–particle duality and assigns amplitudes of the form eiS/ℏ, yet no existing formulation explains why physical observables depend only on the phase of the action. Here we show that if the quantum of action...

Introduction: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) refer to traumatic events occurring before the age of 18 that can negatively impact physical and mental health, often disrupting development. Numerous studies have shown associations between ACEs and...

Background: The negative impact of spinal deformities on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is well known. One goal of early onset scoliosis (EOS) treatment is to improve HRQoL for patients and reduce the burden on the family. The aim of the stud...

As humanity prepares for prolonged space missions and future extraterrestrial settlements, developing reliable and resilient food-production systems is becoming a critical priority. Space agriculture, the cultivation of plants beyond Earth (particula...

Leishmaniasis, a neglected tropical disease caused by protozoa of the genus Leishmania, presents a wide clinical spectrum from self-healing cutaneous lesions to life-threatening visceral disease. Its epidemiology and severity vary by geography and sp...

In this study, TiB2/AlSi10Mg, 2 wt.% SiC + TiB2/AlSi10Mg, and 5 wt.% SiC + TiB2/AlSi10Mg composite powders were prepared via high-energy ball milling. For the first time, TiB2 and SiC hybrid particle-reinforced aluminum matrix composites (AMCs) were...

Electroencephalogram (EEG)-based emotion recognition has emerged as a key enabler for semantic communication systems in next-generation networks (5G-Advanced/6G), where the goal is to transmit task-relevant semantic information rather than raw signal...

This study investigates the photocatalytic degradation of organic compounds on TiO2-coated concrete paving cubes, with a focus on their potential for environmental remediation in urban settings. The TiO2 P25 coating significantly enhanced the photoca...

Background/Objectives: Bauhinia cheilantha Bong. Steud. (Leguminosae; “pata-de-vaca”) is traditionally used in folk medicine for its antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, and sedative properties. This study aimed to evaluate aqueous leaf extra...

TP53 mutations are among the worst prognostic factors in acute myeloid leukemia (AML), with affected patients facing relapse-free survival of just five-to-six months compared to TP53 wild-type patients. A major barrier to improving outcomes lies in t...

Driven by dangerous Santa Ana winds and fueled by dry vegetation, the 2025 Eaton and Palisades wildfires in California caused historic levels of devastation, ultimately becoming the second and third most destructive fires in California history. Burni...

An electrochemical immunosensor was fabricated to identify CA15-3, a biomarker for breast cancer (BC). A composite sensor substrate made of “zeolitic imidazolate framework-8” (ZIF-8) and “reduced graphene oxide” (rGO) was chos...

This study investigated the impact of thawing methods on the roasting quality and flavor of reduced-salt marinated large yellow croaker to optimize processing protocols for frozen products. Three thawing methods, low-temperature thawing (LTT), room-t...

Background: Middle-aged women frequently experience diverse physical and psychological symptoms, including depression, anxiety, sleep disturbances, vasomotor symptoms, and reduced quality of life, during menopause. With increasing concerns regarding...

The development of human-robot interfaces that support daily social interaction requires biomimetic innovation inspired by the sensory receptors of the five human senses (tactile, olfactory, gustatory, auditory, and visual) and employing soft materia...

Electricity generation is the largest contributor to anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This review synthesizes life cycle assessment (LCA) evidence for major power generation technologies published from 2015 to 2025. Using a structured sc...

Traditional acoustic seabed classification methods, which are often sensitive to survey geometry and environmental conditions, have limitations in reliability and reproducibility. This study presents a novel physics-guided machine learning framework...

Titanium alloys such as Ti-6Al-4V are widely used in aerospace and biomedical fields, but their poor wear resistance and high friction coefficient limit service performance. In this study, laser cladding with La2O3 addition was employed to enhance th...

The atmosphere of an interior space within an architectural built form can be defined by the interactions between the material and immaterial elements surrounding the inhabitant of a space, expressed through our own responding embodied experience. Th...

To address the research bottlenecks in the performance mechanism and engineering application of high-content SBS-modified asphalt (SBS content ≥ 6%), this study used 70# and 90# base asphalts as raw materials to prepare modified asphalts with SBS...

Binder jet 3D printing of calcium sulfate-based materials combined with phase transformation offers a versatile route for fabricating customized bone grafts; however, controlling the transformation process remains a key challenge. This study investig...

Objectives: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other dementias represent a growing public health concern, highlighting the need for reliable biomarkers for early diagnosis and treatment monitoring. This study evaluated the potential utility of BIN1 a...

Objective: To scope the available literature on antipsychotic treatment in substance-induced psychotic disorders, summarize evidence across substance categories, and highlight priorities for future research. Methods: This scoping review followed Arks...

Health financing is a core determinant of the resilience and equity of health systems. Using WHO’s three-pillar framework as an orienting reference—rather than a prescriptive template—this article analyzes the evolution, structural...

The performance of synchrotron beamlines critically depends on the optimal coupling between the undulator and the monochromator. This work presents the implementation and quantitative characterization of a synchronized scanning system for the ellipti...

Objectives: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) is a leading cause of cirrhosis within the spectrum of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). However, the prognostic impact of diabetes mellitus (DM) in M...

In the context of post-pandemic remote work normalization and the emergence of the metaverse, virtual workspaces have attracted significant attention as critical digital infrastructure with promising application prospects. While virtual workspaces en...

Background: Melasma is a chronic hyperpigmentation disorder, often therapy-resistant. Minimally invasive combinations of chemical stimulators and serums show promise. This study evaluated trichloroacetic acid stabilized with hydrogen peroxide and koj...

Background/Objectives: Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) are the gold standard to measure fat mass, but they are unavailable in regular consultations. Relative Fat Mass (RFM) and Pediatric Relative Fat...

The advent of Sixth Generation (6G) wireless communication systems demands unprecedented data rates, ultra-low latency, and massive connectivity to support emerging applications such as extended reality, digital twins, and ubiquitous intelligent serv...

Background: This study aimed to (a) determine how frequently chiropractors use postural assessment when treating patients with back or neck pain, (b) determine the rationale for the use of postural assessment by chiropractors, (c) examine the assessm...

This study investigates the effect of nano-SiO2 on the mechanical properties and fracture surface morphology of cement composites. The focus was on fracture toughness (KIcS) and compressive strength. Composites with nano-SiO2 showed up to 63% higher...

As a classical disturbance observation method, the extended state observer (ESO) is commonly used in controllers for disturbance estimation and feedback control. However, the ESO relies mainly on input–output signals and does not fully utilize...

The repair of large segmental bone defects remains a major clinical challenge. Traditional bone repair materials often suffer from mismatched degradation rates, insufficient mechanical strength, or limited bioactivity. Biodegradable zinc alloys have...

Background/Objectives: Staphylococcus aureus is a well-known opportunistic pathogen that causes a wide range of infections, from cutaneous blemishes to potentially fatal systemic diseases. The increasing prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacter...

This research study investigated the potential biotechnological applications of yeast species obtained from cocoa fermentation performed in Côte d’Ivoire. A total of 279 yeast isolates were molecularly identified and then screened for the...

Background: The Vesical Imaging-Reporting and Data System (VI-RADS) has limited diagnostic accuracy in distinguishing non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) within VI-RADS categories 2 and 3, despite its value for overall NMIBC assessment. Dynami...

Snowmelt recharge critically affects water table fluctuations in cold-region unconfined aquifers, where it serves as a primary source of groundwater. This study investigates the temporal and spatial variations in water table responses to snowmelt eve...

Against the backdrop of the global manufacturing green transition, this study investigates the pathway through which green supply chain integration (GSCI) influences corporate green innovation performance. Grounded in the triple bottom line (TBL) the...

Background/Objectives: Esophageal cancer (EC) remains highly lethal. The standard management of locally advanced disease includes neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (nCRT) followed by surgery. However, the role of esophagectomy in patients achieving clini...