A Narrative Review on Advancing Pediatric Oral Health: Comprehensive Strategies for the Prevention and Management of Dental Challenges in Children by Sung-Ying Han, Chia-Lin Chang, Yung-Li Wang, Ching-Shuen Wang, Wei-Ju Lee, Thi Thuy Tien Vo, Yuh-Lien Chen, Chueh-Yi Cheng, I-Ta Lee

“…Oral health is fundamental to overall well-being, especially in childhood, when dental structures and lifelong habits are established. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of children’s dental development, common oral health challenges, and evidence-based preventive strategies. …”
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An FPGA-accelerated multi-level AI-integrated simulation framework for multi-time domain power systems with high penetration of power converters by Chen Liu, Peng Su, Hao Bai, Xizheng Guo, Alber Filbà Martínez, Jose Luis Dominguez Garcia

“…To address these challenges, this paper proposes a multi-level simulation framework based on unified energy flow theory. The framework structures systems hierarchically using energy transmission functions and unified energy information flow-based surrogate models with defined ports, ensuring compatibility with artificial intelligence algorithms. …”
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Effects of Different Drying Methods on Physicochemical Properties and Nutritional Quality of Abalone Bioactive Peptides by Qiting Li, Longxiang Li, Pufu Lai, Yingying Wei, Chunmei Lai, Yusha Liu, Mengjie Yang, Shaoxiong Zhou, Junchen Chen, Junzheng Sun

“…Scanning electron microscopy revealed distinct morphological characteristics: hot-air-dried samples showed compact structures with large particles, and vacuum-freeze-dried samples exhibited flaky morphology, while spray-freeze-dried and spray-dried samples demonstrated advantageous smaller particle sizes. …”
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ReScConv-xLSTM: An improved xLSTM model with spatiotemporal feature extraction capability for remaining useful life prediction of Aero-engine by Mingxing Huang, Lanying Yang, Gang Jiang, Xingan Hao, Hong Lu, Hang Luo, Peng Wang, Jinyang Li

“…To address these issues, this paper proposes an improved ReScConv-xLSTM model that integrates the characteristics of xLSTM, ScConv, and residual structures. Firstly, the model converts one-dimensional signals from multiple sensors into multi-channel two-dimensional wavelet time-frequency images through time window processing, RobustScaler normalization, and the Continuous Wavelet Transform (CWT) method, enhancing the spatiotemporal features of the data and achieving data augmentation and noise reduction. …”
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Possibilities of photodynamic therapy in the treatment of malignant tumors of the oral cavity by Y. A. Panaseykin, E. V. Filonenko, F. E. Sevrukov, V. N. Kapinus, V. V. Polkin, P. A. Isaev, A. D. Kaprin, S. A. Ivanov

“…Preservation of subepithelial and collagen structures, which is typical for PDT, promotes healing without the formation of scar processes, thereby achieving an ideal cosmetic and functional effect. …”
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The Effects of Frost and Fire on the Traits, Resources, and Floral Visitors of a Cerrado Plant, and Their Impact on the Plant–Visitor Interaction Network and Fruit Formation by Gabriela Fraga Porto, José Henrique Pezzonia, Ludimila Juliele Carvalho Leite, Jordanny Luiza Sousa Santos, Kleber Del-Claro

“…We investigated how these disturbances affect plant traits, floral resources, floral visitor richness, and the structures of plant–pollinator interaction networks by using <i>Byrsonima intermedia</i>, a common Malpighiaceae shrub, as a model. …”
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Analysis of entropy generation in tri-hybrid nanofluid flow towards a spinning disk under the influence of hall effect and variable viscosity by Moh Yaseen, Ritu Bartwal, Anum Shafiq, Sawan Kumar Rawat, Qasem M. Al-Mdallal, Umesh Khanduri, Tabassum Naz Sindhu

“…The flow of a viscous fluid over a rotating frame is a characteristic phenomenon observed in numerous manufacturing processes, especially in structures featuring rotating disks. This paper examines the combined effects of Hall effect, thermal radiation and variable viscosity on the unsteady flow near a stagnation point over a rotating disk. …”
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BrainAR: Automated Brain Tumor Diagnosis With Deep Learning and 3D Augmented Reality Visualization by Meriem Khedir, Kahina Amara, Nassima Dif, Oussama Kerdjidj, Shadi Atalla, Naeem Ramzan

“…Augmented Reality (AR) technology offers promising applications in healthcare by enabling interactive 3D visualization of anatomical structures. However, current AR implementations often lack patient-specific detail, limiting their effectiveness in clinical settings. …”
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Surgical Outcomes in Cerebellopontine Angle Tumors: A Retrospective Analysis of 30 Cases by Aravind Verma, Kalpesh Shah, Jaimin Modh, Dharmik Velani, Krushi Soladhara, Renish Padshala, MD Nazar Imam

“… Introduction: Cerebellopontine angle (CPA) tumors present unique challenges due to their complex anatomy and proximity to critical neurovascular structures. This study aimed to analyze the clinical, demographic, and radiological characteristics of CPA tumors, identify pathological types, assess surgical resectability, and evaluate postoperative outcomes. …”
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Antifungal Activity of Nanochitosan in <i>Colletotrichum musae</i> and <i>Colletotrichum chrysophillum</i> by Nixe Adriana Hernández-López, Maribel Plascencia-Jatomea, Carmen Lizette Del-Toro-Sánchez, Carmen María López-Saiz, Simón Morales-Rodríguez, Miguel Ángel Martínez-Téllez, Eber Addí Quintana-Obregón

“…Our findings indicate that nanochitosan induces notable changes in the intracellular structures of the tested phytopathogens. Nevertheless, additional investigations are required to clarify the mechanisms underlying adaptability or resistance in fungal strains that exhibit reduced sensitivity to this biopolymer.…”
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Electroluminescent Sensing Coating for On-Line Detection of Zero-Value Insulators in High-Voltage Systems by Yongjie Nie, Yihang Jiang, Pengju Wang, Daoyuan Chen, Yongsen Han, Jialiang Song, Yuanwei Zhu, Shengtao Li

“…The conventional detection method of spark gap is vulnerable to environmental interference, while the emerging electric field distribution-based techniques require complex instrumentation, limiting its applications in scenes of complex structures and atop tower climbing. To address these challenges, this study proposes an electroluminescent sensing strategy for zero-value insulator identification based on the electroluminescence of ZnS:Cu. …”
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Metagenomics Insights into the Role of Microbial Communities in Mycotoxin Accumulation During Maize Ripening and Storage by Xuheng Nie, Xuefeng Chen, Xianli Lu, Shuiyan Yang, Xin Wang, Fuying Liu, Jin Yang, Ying Guo, Huirong Shi, Hui Xu, Xiang Zhang, Maoliang Fang, Yin Tao, Chao Liu

“…Mycotoxin concentrations were quantified through standardized assays, while microbial community structures were characterized using metagenomics sequencing. …”
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Multi-Information-Assisted Bistatic Active Sonar Target Tracking for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles in Shallow Water by Zhanpeng Bao, Yonglin Zhang, Yupeng Tai, Jun Wang, Haibin Wang, Chao Li, Chenghao Hu, Peng Zhang

“…This paper proposes a multi-information-assisted target tracking algorithm for bistatic active sonar, leveraging spatial and temporal echo signal structures to address the challenges of AUVs in shallow water. …”
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Characterization and Gelling Potential of Macroalgae Extracts Obtained Through Eco-Friendly Technologies for Food-Grade Gelled Matrices by Filipe Vinagre, Maria João Alegria, Andreia Sousa Ferreira, Cláudia Nunes, Maria Cristiana Nunes, Anabela Raymundo

“…The results show that <i>C. crispus</i> produced the firmest gels due to its high carrageenan content, with WB and USWB treatments yielding the most stable gel structures. In contrast, <i>G. gracilis</i> and <i>G. corneum</i> exhibited lower gel strength, consistent with their agar composition. …”
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Optimal Design of THz NRD Rat-Race Circuit Using Function Expansion Based Topology Optimization Method With CMA-ES by Md. Iquebal Hossain Patwary, Tahir Bashir, Akito Iguchi, Yasuhide Tsuji

“…Although nonradiative dielectric (NRD) waveguides having simple structures and extremely low loss are promising platforms for THz-wave circuits, it may difficult to realize conventional rat-race devices in NRD platform due to the appearance of unwanted LSE<inline-formula><tex-math notation="LaTeX">$_{01}$</tex-math></inline-formula> mode in the output ports. …”
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The Controlled Synthesis of Carbon Tubes and Rods by Template-Assisted Twin Polymerization by Falko Böttger-Hiller, Patrick Kempe, Gisela Baumann, Michael Hietschold, Philipp Schäfer, Dietrich R. T. Zahn, Albrecht Petzold, Thomas Thurn-Albrecht, Stefan Spange

“…Exactly adapted carbon structures increase the life of lithium batteries and protect catalysts with increasing reaction rate and selectivity. …”
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Chicken egg white — characteristics of its properties and the prospects for functional foods development by I. L. Stefanova, A. Yu. Klimenkova, L. V. Shakhnazarova, V. K. Mazo

“…It has been shown that the ability of proteins to form stable intermolecular structures, especially with partially denaturated proteins, allows them forming viscoelastic superficial films that ensure foam stability. …”
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Influence of dynamic operation on solid carbon production by molten carbonate electrolysis by Anafi Nur’aini, Emma Laasonen, Alireza Charmforoushan, Vesa Ruuskanen, Tuomas Koiranen, Jyrki M. Mäkelä, Jero Ahola

“…The different current waveforms have a minimal effect on the morphology of the product, generally resulting in a spherical onion shape, with a small fraction of tubular structures. Nickel, nickel oxide, and titanium oxide are found along with carbon, indicating that metal release cannot be prevented by dynamic current density. …”
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Mechanical Agitation-Assisted Transmembrane Drug Delivery by Magnetically Powered Spiky Nanorobots by Xiaojia Liu, Zihan Xu, Yanan Che, Zichang Guo, Dongdong Jin, Qianqian Wang, Ning Liu, Xing Ma, Zhilu Yang

“…By virtue of the sharp nanospike structures, the magnetically powered rotation behavior of the nanorobots can impose mechanical agitation on the living cell membrane and thus improve the membrane permeability, leading to promoted transmembrane cargo delivery. …”
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Ductility, bending and wrapping ability relationship in wires made of electromagnetically cast ultrafine grained Al–0.5Fe and Al–0.5Fe–0.3Cu alloys by Andrey E. Medvedev, Olga O. Zhukova, Darya D. Fedotova, Elvira D. Khafizova, Mikhail M. Motkov, Maxim Yu. Murashkin

“…Part of the wires for the study was prepared by cold drawing (CD), the other part – by the combination of the equal-channel angular pressing by the Conform scheme and cold drawing (ECAP-C+CD) to obtain coarse grained (CG) and ultrafine grained (UFG) structures, respectively. Annealing at 230 °C for 1 h was carried out to evaluate the thermal stability of the wires. …”
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