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Background/Objectives: Emotional dysregulation (ED) is emerging as a major contributor to functional impairment in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Although effective behavioral interventions exist, pharmacological treatments remain constrained by sid...

In the present study, post-heat treatment was applied to improve the mechanical and tribological performance of 3D-printed polymer components. Two polymers, i.e., polylactic acid (PLA) and polyether ether ketone (PEEK), were used as base materials. R...

Background: Post-exercise recovery involves coordinated metabolic restoration and redox rebalancing. Although dietary polyphenols have been proposed to facilitate recovery, the metabolic mechanisms underlying their effects—particularly during t...

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a major metabolic disorder characterized by hepatic lipid accumulation, oxidative stress, and disturbance of lysosomal degradation. Central to these processes is glutathione (GSH), a key antioxidant regula...

High-Resolution Range Profile (HRRP) represents the electromagnetic backscattering distribution of targets and plays a pivotal role in remote-sensing-based Automatic Target Recognition (RATR). However, in non-cooperative sensing scenarios, acquiring...

The use of virtual reality (VR) has made significant advancements, and now it is widely used across a range of applications. However, consumers’ capacity to fully enjoy VR experiences continues to be limited by a chronic problem known as cybers...

This study examines how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the role of university teachers and transforming the foundations of academic work in the digital age. Building on the Dynamic Capabilities Theory (sensing–seizing–transform...

Personality traits are well-established predictors of safety behavior in construction, yet the cognitive mechanisms through which these traits influence such behavior remain poorly understood. In particular, hazard recognition and risk perception are...

Baseline plasma ACTH concentrations are frequently utilized as part of the diagnostic evaluation of equids when PPID is suspected. Baseline ACTH can be impacted by many factors including time of year, i.e., ACTH has generally been found to be elevate...

Macroalgae plays a significant role in the formulation of innovative and environmentally sustainable approaches to address food challenges. Specifically, green macroalgae serve as dietary supplements aimed at improving the health, growth, and feeding...

Modern lifestyles are increasingly plagued by physical inactivity, social disconnection, digital addiction, and excessive time indoors—factors that negatively impact the health and well-being of both humans and their companion dogs (Canis famil...

Myopathy, Lactic Acidosis, and Sideroblastic Anemia type 2 (MLASA2) is a rare mitochondrial disorder caused by pathogenic variants (PVs) in the YARS2 gene (which encodes the Mt-TyrRS protein. We performed a comprehensive clinical–molecular synt...

Most animal welfare (AW) assessment protocols have been developed for intensive production systems and European cattle, raising concerns about their applicability in the tropics. To compare the results obtained by using the welfare quality (WQ) asses...

In this explorative work, molybdenum trioxide (MoO3) and representative doped MoO3 materials, i.e., Cu-doped MoO3 (2% Cu, “Cu-MoO3”) and H-doped MoO3 (H0.31MoO3, “H-MoO3”), have been tested for the first time as photocatalysts...

Obesity is a major global health concern, being associated with insulin resistance and multiple metabolic disorders. Gremlin 1 (GREM1), a bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) antagonist, is increasingly recognized as a key regulator of adipose tissue dys...

To achieve global carbon-neutrality goals, magnetic levitation (maglev) technologies offer a promising pathway toward sustainable, energy-efficient transportation systems. In this study, a comprehensive methodology was developed to analyse and optimi...

Objective: To better define potential executive function difficulties in individuals living with HIV but not clinically identified as having HAND, with and without mild to moderate cocaine dependence (CD), our cross-sectional study examined executive...

Background: Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma remains a highly aggressive malignancy with limited predictive biomarkers for prognosis and radiotherapy response. Increasing evidence indicates that pseudogenes are functionally active regulators of...

Glioblastoma (GBM) remains one of the most treatment-resistant human malignancies, largely due to the interplay between disrupted fluid dynamics, immune evasion, and the structural complexity of the tumor microenvironment; in addition to these, treat...

Background: According to the literature, adverse drug reactions (ADRs) account for 5–10% of hospital admissions and affect 25–30% of hospitalized patients, but no data are available for Gabon. Objectives: To estimate the incidence of ADRs...

Background and Objectives: Cognitive disorders are a significant health problem in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis and can profoundly impair both quality of life and treatment outcomes. Early identification of risk factors for the development...

This study aimed to assess the effect of mulberry leaf fortification with a probiotic (Enterococcus faecium and rosemary) on larval development, feed utilization efficiency, digestive performance, and cocoon-related traits in two Bombyx mori breeds....

Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) generally suffer from excessive computational overhead, high resource consumption, and complex network structures, which severely restrict the deployment on microprocessor chips. Existing related accelerators only...

The growing demand for clean-label gluten-free bread is driving a reduction in additives, although their technological roles are not yet fully understood. This study evaluated the effect of progressively removing monocalcium phosphate, sodium bicarbo...

The Extended Digital Narrative (XDN) research project explores how experimental creative practice with emerging technologies generates critical insights into algorithmic narrativity—the intersection of human narrative understanding and computat...

The use of natural bioactive compounds in edible coatings provides a sustainable approach to reducing food spoilage and meeting consumer demand for safer food preservation. In this study, bioactive extracts from Brassica juncea (green mustard, GM) an...

Graphs are widely used to model complex interactions among entities, yet they struggle to capture higher-order and multi-typed relationships. Hypergraphs overcome this limitation by allowing for edges to connect arbitrary sets of nodes, enabling rich...

A correlation between the near-surface ozone concentration in the urban atmosphere and hospitalizations of community-acquired pneumonia patients has been analyzed based on a long-term (five years) series of observations in the warm season in Moscow,...

In the era of big data and multimedia communication, securing color images against unauthorized access and attacks is a pressing challenge. While quaternion-based models provide a unified representation for color images, most existing encryption sche...

This study aims to examine the relationships among environmental sensitivity, eco-anxiety, and sustainable consumption behavior, thereby revealing how these variables interact within the framework of sustainability psychology. Conducted with a sample...

Accurate lightning data are critical for disaster warning and climate research. This study systematically compares the Fengyun-4A Lightning Mapping Imager (FY-4A LMI) satellite and the Advanced Time-of-arrival and Direction (ADTD) lightning location...

It is challenging to manoeuvre large deck cargo barges within the confined, congested port waters, especially when berthing and unberthing at a U-shaped basin. To investigate the safety operation of those ships under these complex circumstances, the...

The integration of solar energy into smart grids requires high-efficiency power conversion to support grid stability. However, Partial Shading Conditions (PSCs) remain a primary obstacle by inducing multiple local maxima on P–V characteristic c...

Ferulic acid (FA) is a green feed additive. To investigate the molecular mechanisms by which FA attenuates heat stress-induced hepatic and intestinal oxidative stress, as well as cholesterol metabolism disorders in Megalobrama amblycephala (9.75 &plu...

Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), formalized by Calthorpe and Poticha in 1993, emerged to counter urban sprawl, reduce car dependency, and revitalize historical community centers. Rooted in “new urbanism”, TOD emphasizes integrated regi...

Atherosclerosis remains a leading cause of cardiovascular mortality despite advances in pharmacological and interventional therapies. Current treatment approaches face limitations including systemic side effects, inadequate local drug delivery, and r...

Rice–crab co-culture systems (RC) represent promising sustainable intensification approaches, yet their nitrogen (N) cycling and optimal fertilization strategies remain poorly characterized. In this study, we compared RC with rice monoculture s...

Organic pollution poses a serious threat to global water safety, while traditional treatment technologies suffer from low efficiency, high costs, and secondary pollution issues. This study successfully develops a highly efficient separation and photo...

Background/Objectives: Our previous study showed that the dietary structure is imbalanced in a majority of colorectal cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. These patients had higher risk of developing malnutrition. In the present study, we aimed to...

The intensification of shrimp aquaculture is crucial for global food security, but poses significant environmental challenges. This review critically assesses the strengths and bottlenecks of two main treatment paradigms: in situ systems, chiefly bio...

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by recurrent partial or complete upper airway collapse during sleep. Accurate assessment of airway anatomy is crucial for risk stratification, diagnosis, and treatment planning. While polysomnography (PS...

Recent studies in the Romanian Western Carpathians have revealed increasing socio-demographic fragility in rural areas and small towns, driven by depopulation, population aging, and declining living standards. These trends stem from the legacy of for...

The properties of chemically bonded core sands strongly depend on the reactivity of phenol-formaldehyde resole binders and on the granulometry of the sand matrix. This study presents an evaluation of the mechanical, technological, thermomechanical, a...

Predicting neoadjuvant chemotherapy response in breast cancer remains critical for optimizing treatment strategies, yet robust predictive biomarkers are lacking. This study implemented an ensemble machine learning approach to identify a gene expressi...

Objectives: We aimed to develop expert-informed recommendations for colleges and universities to support students with celiac disease (CeD) managing a gluten-free (GF) diet. Methods: A multidisciplinary panel of 40 stakeholders, including physicians,...

Pod corn (Zea mays var. tunicata) bears leafy glumes that enclose kernels, resembling a partial reversion to wild-forms, yet remains poorly characterized in situ in Mexico. We evaluated Mexican accessions at two contrasting locations to quantify morp...

High electrostrain, excellent thermal stability, and low hysteresis are critical requirements for advanced high-precision actuators. However, simultaneously achieving these synergistic properties in lead-free ferroelectric ceramics remains a signific...

Biofilm formation represents a key survival strategy employed by Vibrio cholerae to adapt to the complex intestinal environment of the host. While most previous studies on V. cholerae biofilms have focused on genetic regulation and monospecies cultur...

Due to complex underwater environments characterized by severe scattering, absorption, and color distortion, accurate restoration remains challenging. This paper proposes a hybrid approach combining dual transmission estimation, adaptive ambient ligh...

This study critically examines the sectoral dynamics of renewable energy (RE) adoption across the EU-27 from 1990 to 2023, addressing the persistent gap between electricity generation and end-use sectors. Utilizing Eurostat energy balance data, the r...