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Background/Objectives: Branched-chain fatty acids (BCFAs) exhibit a range of biological activities; however, their limited natural abundance and high cost have constrained in vivo research. Lanolin represents a promising source for enriching BCFAs. N...

Autonomous navigation in cluttered and dynamic industrial environments remains a major challenge for mobile robots. Traditional occupancy-grid and geometric planning approaches often struggle in such unstructured settings due to partial observability...

To meet the requirements of non-mechanical beam scanning and acquisition in space laser communication, this study proposes a two-dimensional scanning and acquisition method based on a silicon-based optical phased array (OPA). The OPA utilizes thermo-...

Concrete production contributes approximately 4–8% of global cardon dioxide emissions, largely due to Portland cement. Incorporating municipal solid waste (MSW) into concrete offers a pathway to reduce cement demand while supporting circular ec...

Slender, lightweight and modern footbridges are particularly susceptible to vibrations induced by pedestrian activity. While extensive research has focused on vertical and lateral forces produced by walking, torsional moments generated by eccentrical...

The development of large-scale cascade hydropower complexes has improved the navigation conditions of mountainous rivers but creates unique “continuous dam zones,” presenting complex challenges for port site selection due to hydrological...

This study examines the socio-demographic characteristics, rice production practices, and breeding preferences of farmers across three major rice-growing regions of Vietnam: the Mekong Delta, Central Vietnam, and North Vietnam. A survey of 109 rice f...

This paper presents an analytical model for the hereditary vibrations of a coupled circular plate system interconnected by viscoelastic creep layers. The system is represented as a discrete-continuous chain of thin, isotropic plates with time-depende...

This study introduces a novel framework for defining screw trajectory that utilizes PointNet—a deep neural network trained on lumbar vertebrae point clouds—to improve the manual surgical planning procedures. The conventional architecture...

The 3D reconstruction of vessel hulls is crucial for enhancing safety, efficiency, and knowledge in the maritime industry. Neural Radiance Fields (NeRFs) are an alternative to 3D reconstruction and rendering from multi-view images; particularly, tens...

With the increasing integration of renewable energy into power grids, voltage source converter-based high-voltage direct current (VSC-HVDC) stations often adopt hybrid grid-following (GFL) and grid-forming (GFM) control strategies to improve adaptabi...

Elevated sodium concentrations are commonly observed in tumors and sites of inflammation. Previous studies have shown that high salt levels modulate the phenotype and function of CD4+ and CD8+ T cells, regulatory T cells, and macrophages. In this stu...

Background: Prior research confirms that social support promotes resilience among medical patients with chronic illness. Beyond emotional benefits, research has increasingly shown the importance of social support on physical health outcomes. Therefor...

We report the use of σ-alkynyl d6 electron-rich transition metal complexes as electron-releasing end-groups in octupolar molecules designed for nonlinear optical (NLO) applications, specifically, N,N′,N″-triarylisocyanurates (5,7,8,...

The present study reports the design and physicochemical characterization of a hybrid nanoparticle system for the potential intranasal delivery of galantamine (GAL), aimed at improving its bioavailability. Carbon dots (CDs) were used to load GAL, enh...

Background/Objectives: Patient-level factors strongly influence antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through the pressure applied to healthcare professionals to prescribe antibiotics even for self-limiting viral infections, enhanced by knowledge and attitu...

The extracellular matrix (ECM) is a dynamic, tissue-specific network that integrates biochemical and mechanical cues to regulate cell behavior and organ homeostasis. Increasing evidence indicates that dysregulated ECM remodeling is an upstream driver...

Chromium (Cr) is a highly toxic heavy metal, yet its effects on soil invertebrates—particularly Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans)—remain insufficiently understood, especially regarding how soil properties and Cr speciation change regula...

Background/Objectives: While tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) is genetically relatively conserved, the significant antigenic divergence between its main circulating subtypes hinders the development of broadly effective antiviral treatments and va...

Aiming at the wind-blown snow disasters plaguing tunnel portals along the China-Tajikistan Highway Phase II Project, this study optimizes the protective parameters of wind deflectors through numerical simulation to improve the disaster prevention eff...

Background/Objectives: Recent research highlights Vitis vinifera seeds as a rich source of bioactive proanthocyanidins (PACs) with antioxidant and immunomodulatory effects. Poorly absorbed PACs are metabolized by gut microbiota into active phenolic m...

This study aimed to examine the association between physical activity and individuals’ health status, healthcare utilization, socio-demographic characteristics, and health behaviors in a large representative sample from Northern Greece. A cross...

Ascorbic acid (AsA) is a key antioxidant and nutrient in plants, regulating reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels and maintaining cellular redox homeostasis. The AsA recycling pathway sustains AsA pools by restoring its oxidized forms, ensuring intrac...

Seed germination performance and storability are fundamental components of seed quality and critical for successful crop establishment. However, information on the impact of different crop production systems on the quality and storability of seed mat...

The Global Navigation Satellite System-Scattering (GNSS-S) radar has a wide coverage and strong concealment, enabling large-scale and long-term monitoring of sea surface targets. However, its signal power is extremely low and susceptible to sea clutt...

Optical frames are used worldwide to correct visual impairments, protect from UV damage, or simply for fashion purposes. Optical frames are often made of poorly biodegradable and fossil-based materials, with designs not targeted to everyone’s t...

Pea albumin is a high-quality plant-based protein with growing relevance in food applications, yet the effects of pH and thermal treatment on its structural and functional properties remain insufficiently understood. This study investigated the effec...

Waterlogging stress severely limits crop photosynthesis and energy supplies, resulting in significant yield reductions. However, the critical duration of waterlogging stress during the maize jointing stage remains unclear, and the physiological and m...

Background: Ganoderma lucidum triterpenes are bioactive compounds with recognized anti-inflammatory, antitumor, and immunomodulatory properties. This systematic review synthesizes evidence regarding the anti-inflammatory activity of these triterpenes...

Milk production and quality are increasingly affected worldwide by rising ambient temperatures associated with climate change, with heat stress (HS) representing one of the major environmental challenges for dairy cattle. HS alters physiological and...

This study presents a four-year (2021–2024) radar-based analysis of warm cloud (non-glaciated) dynamics across northern Thailand, specifically characterizing their properties, kinematics, and occurrence. Utilizing high-resolution S-band dual-po...

Background/Objectives: Subcondylar mandibular fractures represent a challenging subset of maxillofacial trauma due to their proximity to the temporomandibular joint and the facial nerve. The retromandibular approach can be performed through either an...

The European forest-based sector faces a perfect storm of demographic, geopolitical, climatic, and policy-driven challenges. These multipronged, oftentimes interlinked factors are particularly consequential for export-oriented, forest-rich economies...

With the increasing penetration of wind power, the transient synchronization stability of doubly fed induction generator (DFIG)-based wind turbines during grid faults has become a critical issue. While conventional fault ride-through methods like Cro...

Solar energy is a widely available renewable source suitable for diverse applications, including residential, industrial and aerospace sectors. To maximize energy capture, solar tracking systems adjust panels to maintain perpendicular alignment with...

In recent years, human activities have impacted surface water and groundwater and their interactions with natural water bodies. Lake Cuitzeo is one of Mexico’s most important water bodies but has significantly reduced its flooded area in recent...

Acromegaly is a rare endocrine disease characterized by multiple metabolic abnormalities and high cardiovascular risk. This cross-sectional study evaluated the lipidomic serum profile of 109 participants (59 acromegaly patients versus 50 healthy cont...

The epiphytic community of Laminaria hyperborea, dominated by red algae, is typically discarded during industrial processing despite its potential as a source of high-value natural products. This study aims to valorize this underutilized biomass by c...

Spinal cord injury (SCI) remains a major clinical challenge due to the limited regenerative capacity of the central nervous system (CNS). Effective scaffolds for repair must combine mechanical compatibility with host tissue, controlled degradation ma...

Despite the growing recognition of heritage risk reduction, a comprehensive framework for multi-risk assessment remains notably absent within the context of historic urban landscapes (HULs) across diverse global contexts. This paper aims to fill this...

Background: Care homes are complex care environments where supporting residents’ identity, wellbeing, and sense of personhood is central to person-centred care. Reminiscence is widely recognised as a psychosocial approach that can support these...

A sustainable future is possible by educating children about the climate crisis and environmental issues. In this context, this study aims to examine the views of primary school teachers on integrating climate crisis awareness and nature-based learni...

This study evaluates the mechanical properties and carbonation resistance of alkali-activated mortars (AAMs) formulated with ground granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBS) and recycled construction spoil (CS). The experimental variables included the wat...

The consequences of stacking multiple insect-resistance and herbicide-tolerance genes, particularly across the entire plant life cycle, remain inadequately understood. This study investigated the impact of stacked-trait transgenic soybeans on rhizosp...

Background/Objectives: Dynamic computer-assisted surgery (dCAS) has emerged as a promising tool, particularly in implantology, enabling real-time procedural adjustments through 3D image-based tracking. However, their application in other areas of ora...

Collateral status is an important therapeutic indicator for acute ischemic stroke (AIS), yet visual collateral grading remains subjective and suffers from inter-observer variability. To address this limitation, this study automatically extracted bina...

The end-to-end efficiency of radio-frequency (RF)-powered wireless communication networks (WPCNs) in post-disaster underground mine environments can be enhanced through adaptive beamforming. The primary challenges in such scenarios include (i) identi...

Clinical data on antimicrobial profiles are useful for dairy udder health treatment programmes and represents a component of antimicrobial stewardship. The study aimed to determine the bacterial aetiology of clinical mastitis in dairy herds in Wester...

Occlusal splints are a type of intraoral appliance that are widely used for the management of temporomandibular disorders and bruxism, yet limited evidence exists regarding the comparative effects of combined aging on conventional and digitally manuf...

In this study, a procedure to build Bayesian optimal designs using utility functions and exploiting existing data is proposed. The procedure is illustrated through a case study in the field of reliability, by applying a hierarchical Bayesian model an...