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Publicly funded R&D projects operate within regulatory and organisational contexts that shape how change is planned and managed, yet the system-level effects of these frameworks remain underexplored. This study examines how regulatory requirement...

Green innovation efficiency (GIE) serves as a key indicator of urban development toward “dual carbon” goals and sustainable growth. However, systematic evidence remains scarce regarding the impact of the digital-real economy integration (...

FABP4 (fatty acid-binding protein 4) is a lipid chaperone and secreted adipokine linking dysregulated fatty acid handling with inflammation, cellular stress, and insulin resistance in obesity. By modulating nuclear receptor signaling (notably PPAR&ga...

This article introduces an integrated control scheme combining an Adaptive Extended Kalman Filter (AEKF) with a Passivity-Based Control (PBC) approach to stabilize a DC-DC boost converter feeding both constant voltage and constant power loads (CPLs)...

This study developed a virtual reality (VR) simulator for training the inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) procedure using Leap Motion-based hand tracking and the Unity engine, and evaluated its interaction performance, task-level outcomes within th...

This paper describes the development and characterization of surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) substrates that employ the excitation of surface plasmon polaritons (SPPs) on periodic metal diffraction gratings to amplify the Raman signal of a...

Background/Objectives: The progression and dissemination of CRC are heavily influenced by a subpopulation of tumor cells known as CSCs. This study aimed to identify novel protein membrane antigens expressed by colorectal CSCs and the consequent devel...

This protocol details an optimized step-by-step procedure for performing the Seahorse XF Cell Mito Stress Test on human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) using the Agilent Seahorse XF Pro Analyzer. Designed to address practical challenges oft...

Itaúba (Mezilaurus itauba (Meisn.) Taub. ex Mez) is an Amazonian forest tree whose high-quality timber has driven sustained commercial exploitation, leading to its classification as threatened with extinction. This systematic scoping review sy...

Background/objectives: Knowledge of the genetic background of evaluated traits has been the basis for genetic progress in every horse-breeding population and is essential for precise breeding and up-to-date decision-making. The study aimed to estimat...

This study reports the incidental collection and exploratory analysis of a biofilm sample obtained from a water distribution pipeline in the Central Province of Sri Lanka, which had been in continuous service for approximately 50 years. Access to the...

Background/Objectives: Individual and increasing numbers of comorbidities have been associated with worse outcomes in patients with fibrotic interstitial lung disease (f-ILD). The association and impact of medical comorbidities on patient-reported ou...

Objective: Inferior alveolar (IAN) and lingual nerve (LN) injuries are known complications of impacted mandibular third molar surgery and may result in persistent neurosensory deficits. This exploratory, non-randomized clinical study evaluated the cl...

Purpose: In this systematic review, we compare the effectiveness of high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) and extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) in treating lateral elbow tendinopathy (LET). Methods: A comprehensive search of PubMed, the Cochrane...

In this study, a Nocardia niigatensis strain was isolated from boron-rich mining soils in the Bigadiç region of Türkiye and comprehensively characterized. The primary aim of this study was to isolate boron-tolerant Nocardia species and ev...

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, and reduced quality of life. Exercise therapy, including Pilates, is commonly recommended; however, current reviews report inconsistent findings across specific modalities...

We report on the study of the immobilization process of non-radioactive rhenium (Re), a chemical analogue of technetium-99 (99Tc), in compounds based on magnesium potassium phosphate (MKP), as well as the possibility of enhancing their properties wit...

The utilization of low- and zero-carbon fuels in internal combustion engines is gaining increasing interest. In marine engine applications, the co-combustion of methane and ammonia has emerged as a promising strategy for reducing carbon emissions. In...

This paper examines how data preparation affects machine-learning classifiers for diabetes-risk prediction using the Pima Indians Diabetes Database. Three preprocessing methods are considered: imputing invalid zeros, handling outliers, and data scali...

Background: Optimizing pregnancy outcomes while minimizing gonadotropin exposure and treatment burden remains a major goal in ovulation induction for intrauterine insemination (IUI), particularly for patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or...

Background/Objectives: Histamine H1 receptors mediate multiple physiological and pathophysiological processes, including inflammation and allergy, by regulating downstream gene expression via transcription factors. cAMP response element-binding prote...

The fluid flow within confined conduits (pipes and channels) remains a cornerstone of hydraulic engineering, underpinning the design, analysis and safe operation of countless industrial, environmental and infrastructural systems [...]

This phantom study presents a thorough characterization of the physical image quality of a clinical whole-body photon-counting computed tomography (PCCT) scanner. Multiple quality metrics—noise, noise power spectrum (NPS), task transfer functio...

Background/Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic presented an urgent global need to quickly vaccinate health workers (HWs). We used this unique circumstance to assess whether mature influenza vaccination programs for HWs facilitated rapid deployment of C...

Francophone populations outside Quebec were disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 crisis. Despite French being one of Canada’s official languages, access to information and services in French remains limited. This study examined Francopho...

High temperature is a major environmental stress factor that affects lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) growth, development, and productivity. As global temperatures continue to rise, understanding the impact of heat stress on lettuce production is crucial...

Background: Vancomycin is a critically important antimicrobial in human medicine, and vancomycin-non-susceptible enterococci represent a One Health concern when animal reservoirs contribute to the wider resistance ecology. We aimed to characterize va...

In recent years, real-time monitoring of broiler chicken weight has become crucial for assessing growth and health status. Currently, obtaining weight data often relies on manual collection. However, this process is cumbersome, labor-intensive, and i...

Background/Objectives: Soil salinization and alkalization critically limit global agricultural production. This study aimed to investigate the differential response mechanisms of rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) varieties to saline and alkaline stresses...

Silicon nanowire field-effect transistors (Si NWFETs), thanks to their highly efficient integration into numerous electronic devices, represent promising tools for pH measurements and molecular biosensing due to their high sensitivity to ionic charge...

National parks are a key institutional tool for coordinating ecological conservation and sustainable development. This paper takes the pilot national park program in Yunnan Province, China, as a case study. Using panel data from 127 counties between...

The Venice lagoon is the largest in the Mediterranean Sea. The historic city of Venice, located on a cluster of islands in the centre of this lagoon, is an enchanting and iconic destination for national and international tourists. The historical cent...

Background/Objectives: Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) represents a significant and potentially preventable complication in elderly patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery, with reported incidence ranging from 2.8% to 62.2% depending...

Young adults often underuse ultraviolet radiation (UVR) protective strategies and engage in indoor tanning, heightening lifetime skin cancer risk. The national Skin Smart Campus (SSC) initiative encourages universities to adopt policies that reduce U...

Digital technologies that continuously quantify animal behavior, physiology, and production offer significant potential for the early identification of health and welfare disorders of dairy cows. In this study, a multimodal artificial intelligence (A...

Background/Objectives: Blood Flow Restriction training has been suggested as a method to enhance strength and neuromuscular adaptations at low exercise intensities. Early reports indicate potential effects on pain perception, myofascial stiffness, an...

A new species of Poecilia, subgenus Pamphorichthys, is described from the Cachoeirinha River, a tributary of the upper Paraguaçu River basin in the Chapada Diamantina, Bahia, Brazil. Pamphorichthys is diagnosed among the Poecilini by the stron...

Heart rate (HR), a non-invasive indicator of physiological arousal and autonomic nervous system engagement, is widely used in cognitive and affective sciences to monitor individual responses and interpersonal synchrony in dynamic emotional and social...

Accurate cloud identification is crucial for understanding the rapid evolution of weather systems, improving the accuracy of short-term forecasts, and ensuring aviation safety. Compared with traditional cloud image recognition methods, deep learning...

This study explored the relationship between different home language activities and language ability in Chinese preschoolers with cochlear implants (CIs) (mean age = 4.50, range = 3–5), comparing them with normally hearing (NH) peers (mean age...

The bacterial microbiome in aquaria plays an essential role in system stability by metabolizing toxic compounds like ammonia. This study monitored microbiome changes in seven zoo aquatic systems during their first year to assess responses to external...

Objectives: This study aimed to explore the relationship between emotion dysregulation (ED), impulsivity, and symptom severity in emerging adults (16–25 years) diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Specifically, it sought to det...

Cardiometabolic diseases, including hypertension, type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, and obesity, along with their cardiovascular complications, remain leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, imposing significant public health, economic, and...

Diabetic osteoporosis (DOP) is a metabolic bone disease characterized by abnormal bone tissue structure and reduced bone strength in patients with diabetes. Its pathogenesis is complex, involving multiple factors rather than a single cause, and has n...

Background/Objectives: Allergic asthma (AA) is a common chronic respiratory disease characterized by airway inflammation and bronchial hyperreactivity triggered by environmental allergens such as pollen and dust mites. Allergen-specific immunotherapy...

We present the first European intercomparison of primary flow measurement standards with hydrogen-enriched natural gas (up to 20% hydrogen in molar fraction) and natural gas with pressure up to 60 bar and volume flow rates in the range (5 to 160) m3/...

Precise identification of weeds at the maize seedling stage is pivotal for implementing Site-Specific Weed Management and minimizing herbicide environmental pollution. However, the performance of existing lightweight detectors is severely bottlenecke...

The concept of active blade twisting as a method for reducing helicopter noise and vibration during flight is presented. Active twisting is achieved through piezoelectric actuators embedded in the blade skin, which generate dynamic twist when subject...

Extended Kalman Filters (EKFs) are widely employed for attitude estimation using Magnetic and Inertial Measurement Units (MIMUs) in battery-powered sensing systems. In such applications, energy availability influences system operation, yet battery st...

Cadmium (Cd) is a ubiquitous environmental pollutant that enters the circulation from the lungs and gastrointestinal tract. For most people, staple foods form the main route of Cd exposure. Current evidence suggests that Cd may increase the prevalenc...