Clinical analysis of karyotypes and phenotypes in 87 cases of Turner syndrome during transitional period by Juan Luo, Luhong Yang, Hongxi Guo, Hui Yao, Xiaohong Chen, Lifang Feng

“…Patients were divided into Group A (cases with X monosomy, 45, X) and Group B (cases with other X chromosomal abnormalities, including mosaicism and structural anomalies). The clinical, laboratory, and imaging features were compared between the two groups. …”
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Valve-in-valve transcatheter aortic valve replacement: state of art by Marco Fabio Costantino, Gianpaolo D’Addeo, Francesca Cortese, Luisiana Stolfi

“…With calcification being a primary mechanism behind structural valve degeneration, factors such as patient characteristics and the type of bioprosthetic valve play crucial roles in determining risk. …”
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Design and Experimental Investigation of Fluoride Volatility Fluidized Bed Reactor by ZHANG Lixin, ZHU Yingxi, YUAN Zhiliang, WU Yingjie, ZHANG Shengwei, WANG Wenhui, YANG Tinggui

“…Operational gas velocity was determined by combining theoretical critical fluidization velocity (0.041 3 m/s) with fluidization dyna-mics calculations, enabling structural optimization of the reactor. An integrated filtration-quenching device was designed with a bend-tube pre-distributor + 3 mm nickel ball-packed distribution plate configuration and automatic sealing system to ensure long-term reliability. …”

STATE AND STRENGTH-DEFORMABILITY PROPERTIES OF THE MIRNY MINING AND PROCESSING PLANT (MPP) TECHNOGENIC TAILINGS DAM DEPOSITS AS A FACTOR OF DAM STABILITY by E. P. Dushkin, V. V. Akulova, A. A. Rybchenko, A. M. Yannikov

“…To prevent such situations, objects like these are covered by regular geomonitoring.The article presents the results of the study of the current state of the technogenic tailings dam deposits of the enrichment factory No.3 of the MPP (Mirny, Yakutia). Severe climatic, structural-geological and permafrost-hydrogeological conditions of the study area, as well as the thawed state of the technogenic strata (+0.5 to +3.1 °C) require to carry out a thorough control over the state of the dam in order to ensure its effective and safe operation.Studies of the material composition and properties of technogenic deposits were carried out based on the data on five drilled 31–58 m deep boreholes and sampling intervals. …”
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Novel L-asparaginase from Paucilactobacillus vaccinostercus: Insights into anti-cancer potential using metagenomic, molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulation by Rohit Das, Buddhiman Tamang, Anil Bhattarai, Ishfaq Nabi Najar

“…In-depth MD simulations over 100 ns confirmed that the L-asparaginase–L-asparagine complex from Paucilactobacillus vaccinostercus DBMD was the most stable, exhibiting a lower RMSD (0.26 ± 0.034 nm), reduced flexibility (RMSF: 0.131 nm), and tighter structural compactness (Rg: 2.047–2.059 nm) than both Enterococcus italicus DBMD and Elspar. …”
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Soil hydraulic properties under different land use types and soil depth at Arjo-Dhidhessa estate sugar factory, Western Ethiopia by Workina Geleta, Fekadu Fufa, Abdissa Bekele

“…Integrating forest and shrubland conservation practices can enhance soil organic matter and structural integrity. Additionally, adopting techniques such as conservation tillage and reforestation may mitigate soil degradation and compaction, fostering sustainable agricultural productivity. …”
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Integration of Multi-Source Landslide Disaster Data Based on Flink Framework and APSO Load Balancing Task Scheduling by Zongmin Wang, Huangtaojun Liang, Haibo Yang, Mengyu Li, Yingchun Cai

“…The findings indicate the following: (1) The multi-source data integration method for landslide disaster based on Flink and APSO proposed in this article, combined with the structural characteristics of landslide disaster data, adopts different integration methods for data in different formats, which can effectively achieve the integration of multi-source landslide data. (2) A multi-source landslide data integration framework based on Flink has been established. …”
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Yoda1 Inhibits TGFβ-Induced Cardiac Fibroblast Activation via a BRD4-Dependent Pathway by Perwez Alam, Sara M. Stiens, Hunter J. Bowles, Hieu Bui, Douglas K. Bowles

“…In the heart, cardiac fibrosis significantly impairs both structural integrity and functional capacity, contributing to the progression of heart failure. …”
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Job insecurity, work passion, and work–life balance in diverse work arrangements by Chantell Ribas, Gerhard H. Rabie, Karina Mostert, Leon De Beer

“…Research approach/design and method: A quantitative, cross-sectional study was conducted with 445 participants across traditional, semi-remote and remote work groups. Structural equation modelling was employed to analyse how different work environments influenced employee experiences and outcomes. …”
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Influence of Groundwater Level Rising on Mechanical Properties of Pile Foundations Under a Metro Depot in Loess Areas by Xuewen Rong, Mingze Li, Hongjian Liao, Ao Zhang, Tao Dang, Hangzhou Li, Zheng Wu

“…The span of pile foundations beneath metro depots typically ranges from 10 to 20 m, exhibiting a notably large span. This structural characteristic results in the pile foundations bearing a more concentrated upper load, while the interstitial soil between the piles bears minimal force. …”
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Developing mechanisms and approaches for the sustainable development of agriculture in Sistan and Baluchestan province with an emphasis on drought by Ali Sardar Shahraki, Mahdi Safdari, Ebrahim HamidZadeh, Mawladad Khairi

“…All-inclusive growth in all sectors along with structural reforms in institutions can lead to development. …”
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Gene Expression of Subtilisin Genes of UV-irradiated Trichophyton indotineae Isolated from Iraqi Patients by Aseel H. Hendi, Alaa M. Al-Araji

“…These fungi have a unique ability to degrade keratin, an essential structural protein in human skin, using protease enzymes. …”
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Transvenous pacing leads implanted in epicardial position: A recipe for future epicardial pacing electrode?Central MessagePerspective by Seraina Brütsch, MD, Christian Balmer, MD, Hitendu Dave, MD

“…One young patient with a complex structural heart disease and terminal heart failure on a ventricular assist device died while waiting for a heart transplant. …”
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FRET-based detection of M1 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor activation by orthosteric and allosteric agonists. by Danijela Markovic, Jonathan Holdich, Suleiman Al-Sabah, Rajendra Mistry, Cornelius Krasel, Martyn P Mahaut-Smith, R A John Challiss

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>The M(1) FRET-based receptor chimera reports that allosteric and orthosteric agonists induce similar conformational changes in the third intracellular loop and/or C-terminus, and should prove to be a valuable molecular reagent for pharmacological and structural investigations of M(1) mAChR activation.…”
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Peripapillary microperimetry and optical coherence tomography angiography in patients with optic disc edema by Ghada A. Nassar, Ayman G. ElNahry, Mohammad R. AbouelFotouh, Aliaa A. Farag

“…Purpose To compare the utility of peripapillary microperimetry and optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) in the differential diagnosis of patients with optic disc edema, including papilledema, optic neuritis, and anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION), all in the acute phase, and to correlate the structural and functional findings in these conditions. …”
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Are depression, anxiety, and fear-avoidance predictors of outcomes after digital care for chronic musculoskeletal pain? by Dora Janela, Xin Tong, Anabela C. Areias, Diogo Pires, Fabíola Costa, Hélder Fonseca

“…Predictors included baseline scores of Fear-avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire related to Physical Activity, Patient Health 9-item Questionnaire, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale. Structural equation models evaluated their predictive value on pain outcomes, with or without including potential demographic and clinical confounders. …”
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Population-based spectral characteristics of normal interictal scalp EEG inform diagnosis and treatment planning in focal epilepsy by Neeraj Wagh, Andrea Duque-Lopez, Boney Joseph, Brent Berry, Lara Jehi, Daniel Crepeau, Leland Barnard, Venkatsampath Gogineni, Benjamin H. Brinkmann, David T. Jones, Gregory Worrell, Yogatheesan Varatharajah

“…Abstract Normal routine electroencephalograms (EEGs) can cause delays in the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy, especially in drug-resistant patients and those without structural abnormalities. There is a need for alternative quantitative approaches that can inform clinical decisions when traditional visual EEG review is inconclusive. …”
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Relationship-Based Ambient Detection for Concrete Pouring Verification: Improving Detection Accuracy in Complex Construction Environments by Seungwon Yang, Hyunsoo Kim

“…Efficient monitoring of concrete pouring operations is critical for ensuring compliance with construction regulations and maintaining structural quality. However, traditional monitoring methods face limitations such as overlapping objects, environmental similarities, and detection errors caused by ambiguous boundaries. …”
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Urban mapping of Cadiz during the War of Spanish Succession: a paradigm of the cartography enterprise undertaken by the Military Engineer Corps by Joaquín Aguilar-Camacho, Gabriel Granado-Castro, José Antonio Barrera-Vera

“…<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">The War of Spanish Succession, as a consequence of the fight between Habsburg and Bourbon dynasties to grab the Spanish throne, not only supposed a structural change in the Spanish Kingdom but also paved the way to a huge reform of the cartographic style in the urban representation. …”
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The Cooperation Between Russia and India in the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation by D. N. Veselova

“…The areas in which interaction is already taking place between the parties in the Russian Arctic are highlighted, and trends for potential partnership between the two countries are revealed.The purpose of the work is to considerate ongoing activities within the framework of ongoing areas of joint activity between Russia and India in the Russian Arctic, as well as to define potentially mutually beneficial trends for future partnership in the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation.The following methodology and methods were used: systemic and structural-analytical approaches, generalization, synthesis, comparative analysis, analysis of documents.The evolution of relations between Russia and India in the Arctic is considered. …”
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