Freshwater scarcity is a critical global challenge, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions like southern Iraq. This study evaluates the thermal and distillate performance of a conventional single-slope solar still under extreme summer conditions...
Background/Objectives: Migraine is a complex neurological headache disorder, and transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) can effectively relieve headache symptoms, but its mechanism of effect is still unclear. This study aimed to exp...
To address issues such as slow response speed and low detection accuracy in fallen walnut picking robots in complex orchard environments, this paper proposes a detection and path planning method that integrates star-shaped lightweight convolution wit...
Dysfunction of the membrane transporter P5B-ATPase 13A2 (ATP13A2) has been linked to neurodegenerative disorders, while its overexpression has been associated with colorectal cancer. ATP13A2 localizes to lysosomes and late endosomes, where it exports...
Background/Objectives: Cytoreduction status is a critical prognostic factor in ovarian cancer, yet preoperative selection of patients suitable for primary debulking surgery and accurate prediction of surgical outcome remain challenging. This study ai...
Mitochondrial dysfunction represents a central hallmark of aging and a broad spectrum of chronic diseases, ranging from metabolic to neurodegenerative and ocular disorders. Nicotinamide riboside (NR), a vitamin B3 derivative and efficient precursor o...
Amphibians are among the most threatened vertebrate groups globally, with over 40% of species at risk of extinction. However, a gap remains in understanding how to effectively develop and implement amphibian conservation strategies at local and globa...
This study examines the determinants of energy efficiency in G20 economies over the period of 2000–2024 using the method of moments quantile regression (MMQR) to analyze the variation in the impacts of green innovation, green investment, green...
In the face of increasingly severe global environmental challenges, corporate environmental information disclosure (CEID) has become a critical link connecting national ecological governance goals with firms’ green development practices. From t...
Traditional villages stand as irreplaceable treasures of global cultural heritage, embodying profound historical, cultural, and esthetic values. However, the accelerating pace of urbanization has exposed them to unprecedented threats, including struc...
Rotating machinery plays a critical role in industrial systems, and effective anomaly detection and assessment are indispensable for ensuring operational safety and reliability. However, the performance of existing methods is often constrained by the...
Methoxy radicals (CH3O•), formed as intermediates during methane oxidation, may play an underexplored but locally significant role in the atmospheric oxidation of dimethyl sulfide (DMS), a key sulfur-containing compound emitted primarily by mari...
Psychotropic medicinal plants are commonly used among oncology patients, yet their relevance in the perioperative setting remains insufficiently characterized. We conducted a literature-based identification of 18 neuroactive plants and surveyed 123 c...
With increasing global demand for fishery products, saline-alkaline aquaculture has emerged as a potential solution. However, limited information exists regarding the tolerance and adaptability of red tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) to alkaline environmen...
In order to deeply understand the potential mechanisms underlying the metabolic disorders of Chinese giant salamander (Andrias davidianus), a total of two feeding trials were conducted in the present study. For experiment I, the diets containing five...
Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is increasingly recognised in children with acute COVID-19 and multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), yet the long-term renal consequences in younger paediatric populations remain unclear. Most st...
As the energy structure evolves, low-load operation of coal-fired boilers is becoming common, posing challenges to combustion stability. This study explored the co-combustion of brown gas (HHO) with bituminous coal and anthracite in a one-dimensional...
This study evaluated the effects of apple pomace (AP) incorporation on the physicochemical, structural, and functional properties of high-moisture meat analogs from a sustainability perspective. AP, an abundant agro-industrial by-product rich in diet...
Steel structures quickly lose stability during a fire, which is why fire protection measures are used to increase their fire resistance limits. Structural fire protection in the form of boards or covers can achieve structural stability values ranging...
Based on micro-level job seeker data from 41 cities in China’s Yangtze River Delta, this study employs threshold regression to examine how inter-city distance influences talent mobility. The results reveal that distance exerts a negative impact...
Despite years of study, the biological role of the human proinsulin connecting peptide (C-peptide) remains poorly understood. Nevertheless, the C-peptide exhibits subdomains including conserved residues that are thought to have co-evolved with the in...
Human body measurement involves large-scale measurement. The acquisition of three-dimensional spatial coordinate data is a complex process. The errors which are generated in each stage of the process can potentially affect the final measurement data....
One of the major challenges for effective intrusion detection systems (IDSs) is continuously and efficiently incorporating changes on cyber-attack tactics, techniques, and procedures in the Internet of Things (IoT). Semi-automated cross-organizationa...
Reproductive problems in farm ruminants are often linked to imbalances in the microorganisms living in the reproductive tract and their ability to form biofilms. This study examined the presence of bacteria and their biofilm-forming capacity in cows...
Introduction: Intracranial stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is a specialised radiotherapy technique that plays an essential role in achieving local control of brain metastases and therefore optimising quality of life for many cancer patients. It also...
Indonesia faces growing pressure to strengthen waste management while expanding renewable energy generation, particularly from high-moisture biomass such as palm oil mill effluent (POME) and the organic fraction of municipal solid waste (OFMSW). Anae...
This study evaluates the shear strength of precast concrete beam–column joints using a Combined Model based on the ACI code, with implications for sustainable structural design. A database of 87 specimens from the existing literature was compil...
Heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium, and lead) remain one of the most common and complex environmental problems worldwide. Accordingly, there is a growing need for eco-friendly and affordable materials derived from agricultural waste for the removal of he...
The growth of cultural tourism is one of the key areas supporting Indonesia’s policy direction for 2025–2030. This focus aligns with Pillar 8 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which promotes decent work and economic growth. Bas...
Background/Objectives: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has become the leading treatment option for patients suffering from aortic valve stenosis aged over 70, except in cases of specific contraindications like bicuspid valves, inapprop...
Background/Objectives: Mature adipocytes were previously regarded as terminally differentiated cells that are restricted to lipid storage. Recent studies have shown that they can dedifferentiate into fibroblast-like progenitor cells, termed dediffere...
Radon (222Rn) is a naturally occurring radioactive noble gas that is a major source of ionising radiation in the environment. Many measurement techniques can be used to monitor 222Rn concentrations in the workplace. The main purpose of conducting suc...
Megacity regions mark a transformative phase of urbanisation, in which interconnected cities undergo land-use and land-cover change (LUCC) that extends beyond administrative boundaries. However, the drivers of cross-boundary LUCC remain insufficientl...
While the legal framework in Mozambique in principle provides equal rights to land for women and men, its underlying assumptions imply that customary tenure is patrilineal, that women get access to land through their relationships with men, while men...
Cultural tourism has emerged as a key factor in destination development, but moving from growth-oriented expansion to sustainability necessitates a better comprehension of the psychological processes influencing visitor involvement. Existing studies...
The integrated platform provides a safe operating environment for high-rise residential construction and enables the simultaneous advancement of main structural works and facade operations. However, the construction workflow based on an integrated pl...
Background: Elderly-onset sarcoidosis > 65 (EOS) is rare and occurs in patients over 65. Studies on its incidence, clinical features, and treatment are limited, and its link to malignancy remains complex. Objectives: In this study, we aimed to ana...
Although an edition of Petrus Hispanus’ commentary on Pseudo-Dionysius’ De divinis nominibus has long been available, his contribution to the pivotal question of beauty—so extensively explored by medieval commentators on this treati...
Background: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have revolutionized cancer therapy. They can cause immune-mediated colitis (IMC), a potentially severe adverse event. Current data on severe IMC (grade 3–4) are limited, particularly regarding cli...
While performing a routine anatomical dissection on a male donor, undergraduate medical students observed an uncommon vascular anomaly: a persistent left superior vena cava (LSVC). Prior to the anatomical dissection, computed tomography (CT) images w...
The parasitic currents issue arises in induction machines operating at higher frequencies. The parasitic current flow is the main cause of premature degradation of winding insulation deterioration and bearing damage. The effect of electromagnetic int...
Background/Objectives: Near-infrared photoimmunotherapy (NIR-PIT) is a molecularly targeted cancer therapy that employs antibody–photoabsorber conjugates (APCs) comprising the photosensitizer IRDye700DX (IR700) and tumor-specific antibodies. Fo...
This study evaluates an integrated approach for recovering lead and silver from lead cake through chlorination roasting followed by acid leaching. The lead cake originates from sulfuric acid leaching of zinc ferrite residues obtained during the hydro...
Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major global health threat, and Cyprus reports one of the highest levels of community antibiotic consumption in the EU. Despite their central role in antibiotic access and counselling, the stewardship p...
Floods are among the most destructive natural disasters, posing major challenges to human safety, property, and urban resilience. Effective communication of flood risk is therefore crucial for disaster preparedness and the sustainable management of s...
The rapid development of intelligent transportation systems and autonomous driving technologies has made visual perception a key component in ensuring safety and improving efficiency in complex traffic environments. As a core task in visual perceptio...
Organoids consisting of primary human cells, i.e., astrocytes, pericytes, and endothelial cells, form a functional blood–brain barrier (BBB) in vitro. The ability of FITC-dextran (70 kDa), calcium phosphate nanoparticles (100 nm), Escherichia c...
Background: In primary supratentorial intracerebral hemorrhage (PSICH), dexamethasone (Dexa) may be effective in reducing perihematoma edema (PHE). We compare the changes in the PHE, hematoma edema complex (HEC), and midline shift (MLS) in patients w...
Background: Carbapenem-resistant Escherichia coli (CREC) producing OXA-48-like carbapenemase was first detected in Hungary in 2022. The aim of the present study was to characterize such strains isolated in 2022–2025 in Baranya County, Hungary....
The integration experiences and vulnerabilities of migrants in host states are a critical area of study. This qualitative research, grounded in a human rights and social justice framework, investigates the systemic injustices and integration challeng...
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