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Municipally provided water is low-cost, considered safe in most communities, and usually fluoridated to improve oral health. Yet, many Chicago region families report relying on other water sources. We investigated if safety and quality concerns were...

In this work, TiO₂ powders modified with different acids (hydrochloric, nitric and sulfuric) were prepared using the sol–gel method. The XRD spectra demonstrated that the proportion of TiO₂ anatase phase was significantly increased after modifi...

Background/Objectives: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) exhibits marked genetic heterogeneity between early-onset (EOAD) and late-onset (LOAD) forms. EOAD is typically associated with highly penetrant variants, whereas LOAD follows a polygenic architec...

The COVID-19 pandemic created a natural experiment to assess air quality responses to emission reductions, yet evidence from Latin American coastal industrial cities remains scarce. This study examined how meteorological variability modulated the eff...

As a core component of industrial power transmission and motion control, the surface quality and dynamic performance of gears are pivotal to the transmission efficiency, durability, and reliability of mechanical equipment. Driven by extreme service c...

A novel membrane was synthesized in this work by grafting 1-vinyl-3-ethylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate ([C₂VIm][BF₄]) onto a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) backbone, followed by the introduction of a sulfonated graphene oxide (SGO) dispersion into th...

Fish collagen is derived from processing residues of marine and freshwater fish (such as fish skin, scales, and bones), primarily composed of amino acids including glycine, proline, and hydroxyproline. It functions include maintaining tissue integrit...

Sorghum-based porridges are a key component of breakfast meals in South African school feeding programmes. While these meals support learner nutrition and educational outcomes, their effectiveness depends on learner acceptance and the extent of plate...

This paper develops a mechanism of PF-deletion within a probe–goal system that incorporates C-to-T feature inheritance. I propose that the phase head C enters the derivation not only with an edge feature (EF) and agree (φ-)features but also...

The horst and graben system in Western Anatolia lies on the eastern boundary of the Aegean extensional system, one of the most active extensional zones in the world. The Şahinali coal basin is located south of the Büyük Menderes Graben...

Stem-cell differentiation technologies have traditionally relied on recombinant growth factors, cytokines, and morphogens to initiate and guide lineage specification toward clinically relevant cell types. These approaches have enabled substantial pro...

Human neuroglobin (Ngb) is a globin featuring a disulfide bond (Cys46–Cys55) and a redox-active cysteine residue (Cys120) and plays a dual role in cellular stress responses. In this study, we investigated how wild-type (WT) Ngb and its two muta...

The equilibrium shape of a crystal is a fundamental problem in materials science and condensed matter physics. The Wulff construction, a cornerstone of crystal morphology prediction, is traditionally presented and utilized as a powerful geometric alg...

Background/Objectives: Segmental duplications (SDs) are major drivers of genome evolution and structural variation in primates, particularly within acrocentric chromosomes, where rDNA arrays and duplicated sequences are densely clustered. However, th...

Accurate humidity forecasts are crucial for environmental and operational applications, yet Numerical Weather Prediction systems frequently exhibit systematic and random errors. To address this problem, this study introduces a modified hybrid post-pr...

The global swine industry suffers persistent economic losses and health challenges due to major viral pathogens such as African swine fever virus (ASFV), porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV), classical swine fever virus (CSFV),...

The development of the railway system has emerged as an imperative in strengthening the freight transportation system, particularly considering the inherent restrictions of road transport. Road congestion, limited carrying capacity, cost inefficienci...

Object recognition in remote sensing images is essential for applications such as land resource monitoring, maritime vessel detection, and emergency disaster assessment. However, detection accuracy is often limited by complex backgrounds, densely dis...

Time-varying or temporal metamaterials and metasurfaces, in which electromagnetic parameters are deliberately modulated in time, have emerged as a powerful route to engineer wave–matter interaction beyond what is possible in static media. By en...

Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) is a calcium silicate-based endodontic biomaterial widely used for its biocompatibility, sealing ability, and osteoconductive potential; however, further enhancement of its bone regenerative capacity without compromis...

Small ruminants, such as newborn lambs, rely on timely colostrum intake to acquire passive immunity through the absorption of immunoglobulin (Ig). Evaluating Ig transfer is important for ensuring lamb health and survival. However, current methods suc...

Urban forests are highly valued for the multiple benefits they provide to city dwellers. The strategic provision of ecosystem services by these forests is threatened by climate change, warming conditions being responsible for heat waves and chronic d...

Although particulate matter (PM) is strongly associated with allergic reactions, the potential risk of the ability of PM derived from poultry houses to induce allergic reactions remains unclear. This study investigated the effects of duck housing PM...

The convergence of Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks (VANETs) and the Internet of Things (IoT) is giving rise to the Internet of Vehicles (IoV), a key enabler of next-generation intelligent transportation systems. This survey provides a comprehensive analysi...

Background/Objectives: Older adults with hearing loss frequently report increased listening effort and fatigue, particularly in complex auditory environments. These subjective experiences may reflect increased cognitive resource allocation during bot...

Megaplatypus mutatus, a major poplar pest in South America, tunnels into the xylem, weakening trunks and reducing wood quality. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are key mediators of plant–insect interactions and may reflect genotype-specific d...

Existing super-resolution evaluation systems for fluorescence microscopy images struggle to effectively detect potential artifacts in weak signal reconstruction. This study aims to establish a multi-dimensional evaluation framework that integrates fr...

Fish occupy pivotal trophic positions in aquatic ecosystems, mediating energy transfer and shaping community structure through their feeding interactions. Unraveling these dietary relationships is therefore fundamental for understanding ecosystem fun...

The Planet Nine hypothesis encompasses a body of about 5–8 Earth’s masses whose orbital plane would be inclined to the ecliptic by one or two tens of degrees and whose perihelion distance would be as large as about 240–385 astronomi...

Colonial cheese production represents a valuable cultural and economic activity in southern Brazil. This study evaluated the effect of oral supplementation of dairy cows with an essential oil blend (EOB)—a combination of eucalyptus oil, pepperm...

Background/Objectives: Gene expression-guided drug repurposing has emerged as a strategy to identify new therapy opportunities by associating disease transcriptional signatures with drug-induced gene expression profiles. This is relevant for prostate...

Gastrodia elata is a fully mycoheterotrophic orchid whose tuber development depends on carbon delivered by Armillaria fungi. Its formal inclusion in China’s “medicine and food homology” catalog has intensified demand for cultivated...

Charcot–Marie–Tooth (CMT) disease represents the most prevalent inherited peripheral neuropathy with a broad range of clinical manifestations, inheritance patterns, and causative genes. The primary pathological hallmark is progressive deg...

A novel plant nutrient media was developed from vermicompost through microbial organisms and organic soil obtained from mango orchards. The novel nutrient media was evaluated to assess the efficacy of the novel media as both a sole and integrated nut...

Background: Primary school teachers are experiencing unprecedented occupational stress due to technological demands, varied student needs, and the enduring psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although burnout research is extensive globall...

Power-line presence recognition technology for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is one of the key research directions in the field of UAV remote sensing. With the rapid development of UAV technology, the application of UAVs in various fields has becom...

Osteoporosis is a prevalent metabolic bone disorder characterized by reduced bone mass, compromised microarchitecture, and increased fracture risk. Its pathogenesis extends beyond simple bone mineral density (BMD) loss and reflects complex disruption...

Visual–inertial attitude estimation systems often suffer from accuracy degradation and instability when visual measurements are intermittently lost due to occlusion or illumination changes. To address this issue, this paper proposes an LSTM-EKF...

The human WWOX gene resides on a common fragile site and is frequently deleted or altered during DNA replication. WWOX mutations are associated with various human diseases, including cancer, neurodegeneration, and developmental deficits. However, the...

Background/Objectives: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition characterized by differences in social communications and restricted, repetitive patterns of behaviors and interests, affecting approximately 1% of childr...

This systematic review synthesizes evidence on upland rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes resistant to neck blast disease caused by Magnaporthe oryzae, focusing on resistant lines, screening methods, and genetic factors underlying resistance. Empirical...

Background: The hairy ear (Eh) mutation in heterozygous mice (Eh/+) results in elongated and additional ear hairs, along with altered pinna morphology compared to wild-type (+/+) mice. Previous studies suggest that disruption of the Hoxc gene cluster...

Electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy generation are widely regarded as key drivers of low-carbon transformation in the transportation and energy sectors due to their emission reduction potential and environmental benefits. However, the inhere...

Bullying is not a dyadic interaction between victim and perpetrator, but a relational phenomenon involving multiple group networks: those who exercise physical, psychological, or symbolic violence; those who encourage it; those who suffer it; and tho...

Open banking reshapes the financial sector by enabling regulated third-party providers to access bank data through APIs, fostering innovation but amplifying operational and financial-crime risks due to increased ecosystem interdependence. To address...

Crystal structures of 4-(trifluoromethyl)benzene-1-carbohydrazide (1), 4-(trifluoromethyl)-N’-{[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]carbonyl}benzohydrazide (2) and (1R,2S,6R,7S,8S,10R)-4-({[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]carbonyl}amino)-4-azatetracyclo [5.3.2...

Significant earthquakes can cause widespread infrastructure damage, social implications, and substantial economic losses. To mitigate these impacts, earthquake forecasting models have been developed to estimate earthquake occurrences and improve reco...

Flag leaf angle (FLA) in rice (Oryza sativa L.) is one of the important traits affecting F₁ seed production by mechanization. Here, we report the map-based cloning and functional characterization of the FLA1 (FLAG-LEAF-ANGLE 1) gene, which resides at...

This work develops a neuro-adaptive finite-time command-filtered backstepping (CFB) control framework for full-state feedback systems. The design methodology initiates with error transformation techniques to embed finite-time prescribed performance (...

Purpose: Gibberellins (GAs) are key phytohormones that regulate plant growth, development, and responses to environmental stress, and their metabolism is mediated by 2-oxoglutarate-dependent dioxygenases (2OGDs). Cotton (Gossypium spp.) is a polyploi...