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Plant phenology is a sensitive indicator of ecosystem responses to climate change, yet its dynamics and drivers in subtropical montane forests remain poorly understood. Based on the continuous phenological monitoring of 12 dominant tree species from...

Background: Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease. Certain clinical forms of the disease may cause significant discomfort and negatively impact patients’ quality of life. The first-line treatment is topical corti...

In accelerated bridge construction, precast concrete girders are connected to cast-in-place concrete slab using shear transfer reinforcement across the interface plane to ensure the composite action. The steel transverse reinforcement is prone to sev...

Staphylococcus species are saprophytic, opportunistic, and nosocomial pathogens that frequently co-infect with other microorganisms, causing severe infections in birds. Some of the notable examples include bacterial chondronecrosis with osteomyelitis...

Background: Despite the availability of a killed whole-virus (KV) vaccine, diarrhea caused by equine rotavirus group A (ERVA) remains a significant health concern for foals in the United States. The vaccine is administered to pregnant mares, with foa...

Traditional fusion methods for integrating multi-source gravity data rely on predefined mathematical models that inadequately capture complex nonlinear relationships, particularly at wavelengths shorter than 10 km. We developed a convolutional neural...

The study proposes a sensor-based experimental protocol for quantifying dynamic facial temperature changes during face mask use by means of infrared thermography {IRT). Eight face masks, including filtering respirators, surgical masks, and one textil...

Objective: Advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) contribute to oxidative stress and inflammation, leading to various disorders, including skin inflammation. Here, we investigated the anti-inflammatory effects of Aloe vera flower (AVF) extract and it...

Portland cement (PC) is widely regarded as a cost-effective and reliable binding material for the stabilization and solidification of municipal solid waste incineration fly ash (MSWI FA). However, the soluble salts and heavy metals present in MSWI FA...

Estrogen (E2, 17β estradiol) is recognized for its regulatory role in numerous genes associated with energy metabolism and for its ability to disrupt mitochondrial function in various cancer types. However, the influence of E2 on the metabolism...

The production of essential oils generates substantial quantities of solid post-distillation residues, a largely unutilized waste stream rich in bioactive compounds (e.g., phenolics, flavonoids) as well as polysaccharides. Managing this organic waste...

This study investigates the wear characteristics and optimization of a centrifugal pump (Q = 25 m3/h, H = 50 m, n = 2900 r/min) applied in sediment-laden waters of Southern Xinjiang irrigation systems. A numerical framework integrating the Realizable...

Background/Objectives: Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) require contextual approaches emphasizing family roles. Parents of children with NDDs face a complex socio-emotional reality. They may experience high levels of stress, fatigue, depression, a...

Sulfidized nano zero-valent iron (S-nZVI) particles are known to stimulate the reductive removal of various oxyanions due to enhanced electron selectivity and electron conductivity between the Fe(0) core and the target compound. Sulfidation creates a...

Motivated by the inefficiencies where multi-agent systems fail to reconcile individual agent self-interest with global optimality and accommodate dynamic tasks as its population increases, this paper investigates a clustering allocation problem for l...

This paper investigates the rotational lift production of translating and rotating wings within a small insect’s Reynolds number range. Using the Reynolds number 1200 of a bumblebee, three wing section profiles were studied: a circular cylinder...

Lakes on the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau are important indicators of global climate change, and variations in their water storage strongly influence regional hydrological cycles and ecosystems. However, existing studies have largely focused on relati...

Thermally induced deformation is a major source of dimensional error in end-milling, especially under high-speed or high-load conditions. Direct measurement of workpiece deformation during machining is impractical, while temperature signals can be ob...

The simultaneous measurement of strain and temperature using Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) sensors presents a significant challenge due to the intrinsic cross-sensitivity of the Bragg wavelength. While recent studies have increasingly employed “bla...

Accurate estimation of ship emissions is essential for the effective enforcement of emission control policies in inland waterways. However, existing “bottom-up” models face significant challenges owing to severe data scarcity for inland s...

Tilapia lake virus (TiLV) is a highly virulent pathogen that has caused substantial mortality in tilapia farms, particularly those with open-water systems. However, TiLV can also emerge and persist in closed environments, such as recirculating aquacu...

The energy transition in the transportation sector makes hydrogen a promising candidate as a fuel for internal combustion engines; however, its tendency to knock limits its use to lean mixtures, resulting in a reduction in performance. In this contex...

Biomimetic quadruped robots, inspired by the musculoskeletal systems of animals, employ pneumatic artificial muscles (PAMs) as compliant actuators to achieve flexible, efficient, and adaptive locomotion. This study focuses on a pneumatic artificial m...

The domestic donkey (Equus asinus) remains an essential component of agricultural systems worldwide, particularly in rural Tunisia. This study aims to conduct a comprehensive morphological characterization of the Tunisian donkey population, focusing...

Time series forecasting plays a critical role in a wide range of applications, including energy load forecasting, traffic flow management, weather prediction, and vision-based state prediction for autonomous driving. In the context of autonomous vehi...

Requirements Engineering and Management (REM) tools play a significant role in ensuring project compliance and efficiency. Automotive engineering must comply with regulatory standards, requiring detailed documentation, rigorous testing, and solid tra...

Background: Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) continues to be a major contributor to morbidity and mortality worldwide. While percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs) have significantly evolved, coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) has retained a rol...

This paper presents the results of the historical and artistic documentation and the conservation assessment of a tag by Muelle, a pioneering Spanish graffiti artist, in the city of Vigo (Galicia, Spain). Attribution of the tag is primarily based on...

The prevailing challenges of fading characteristics and identity crises in historical and cultural districts of small and medium-sized cities have been identified. Traditional analytical methods have been found to be deficient in systematically captu...

Gabal (G.) Suwayqat El-Arsha contains two distinct phases of granitoids: I-type granodiorite and A-type monzogranite. Both of them experienced intense fractional crystallization that affected plagioclase, alkali feldspar, quartz, and, to a lesser deg...

Vascularization is one of the key components of tissue engineering and must accompany the ingrowth of new tissues to establish an environment conducive to repair and regeneration of damaged tissue. The overarching objective of this study was to inves...

The impact of sewage discharge on water quality in reversing rivers has rarely received attention. This study simulated water quality changes in Maoergang River (a water body with counter flow conditions) affected by effluent discharge from Yangjiabu...

Background: Children with disabilities and special educational needs show heterogeneous developmental profiles that may be associated with executive functioning and family factors. This study examined functional developmental profiles in primary educ...

Sewage sludge (SS) management and wastewater (WW) treatment remain among the most critical environmental challenges. The pyrolysis of sewage sludge to produce biochar (BC) represents a sustainable and circular strategy for waste valorization and poll...

Background: Bioactive composite resins combine the esthetic and mechanical properties of resin composites with therapeutic functions such as ion release, remineralization, and caries inhibition. While in vitro studies suggest promising bioactivity, t...

Accurate Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) positioning is vital for swarm cooperation. However, this remains challenging in situations where Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and other external infrastructures are unavailable. To address this cha...

Coffea, a plant species of significant agricultural value used in coffee production, is a key commodity that supports the livelihoods of millions of people worldwide. However, coffee cultivation faces substantial threats from various pathogens, inclu...

Individuals with developmental disabilities often experience physical and mental chronic conditions from early childhood, which can negatively affect their education, employment, and social participation without appropriate interventions. These impai...

With the intensification of global climate change, frequent extreme temperature events pose increasing challenges to agricultural production. The aim of this study is to characterize the spatiotemporal evolution of county-level agricultural total fac...

Investigating vegetation dynamics and their drivers in ecologically vulnerable regions is essential for evaluating ecological restoration outcomes. This study examined the spatiotemporal evolution of the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI)...

Although oxidants are known to be deleterious for cellular homeostasis by oxidizing macromolecules like DNA or proteins, they are also involved in signaling processes essential for cellular proliferation and survival. Here, we investigated the role o...

Waste valorisation has become a key strategy for applying circular economy principles in the agro-industrial field. This study investigated the territorial implementation of the waste composting on a territorial scale. The wastes considered were the...

Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) prevalent in fuel gases such as natural gas and biogas necessitates removal prior to utilization or pipeline distribution. Biological desulfurization is considered a green purification technology employing sulfur-oxidizing bact...

Background: Alcohol use disorder is a common condition with high morbidity and mortality and no highly effective treatments. Achieving and maintaining abstinence is necessary or desired for many persons with AUD, but is difficult due to the nature of...

Mugwort (Artemisia princeps Pamp.) is a traditional herb widely used across East Asia; despite this, optimal processing methods to preserve its functional components and palatability have not been fully established. Thus, we aimed to, for the first t...

Phosphorus-31 nuclear magnetic resonance (31P NMR) spectroscopy is a powerful analytical physical chemistry experimental technique that is widely used to study the structure and dynamics of phosphorus-containing compounds today. Accurate calculation...

In this study, we investigated the presence and diversity of FLA in 62 environmental samples collected across Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain including agricultural and playground soils, and on double treated water from public refrigerated fountains....

Climate change and unsustainable agricultural practices are triggering land degradation in semi-arid Mediterranean regions. Organic amendments, such as mulching materials, have shown promising potential to mitigate these impacts by improving soil che...

The widespread application of robots in complex and dynamic environments demands that Visual SLAM is both robust and accurate. However, dynamic objects, varying illumination, and environmental complexity fundamentally challenge the static world assum...

One of the main obstacles to producing natural rubber-modified asphalt is the difficulty of mixing Technical Specification Natural Rubber (TSNR) or its compounds with asphalt, leading to long mixing times and high costs. This study aims to evaluate t...