Efficient Multi-Material Volume Rendering for Realistic Visualization with Complex Transfer Functions by Chunxiao Xu, Xinran Xu, Jiatian Zhang, Yiheng Cao, Lingxiao Zhao

“…Our volumetric accelerator also facilitates real-time structural updates when applying complex transfer functions in DVR. …”
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Effectiveness of Family Therapy in Social Work Practice in Buhara Sub-County Kabale District. by Tukamushaba, Vian

“…Establishing rapport and building a therapeutic alliance with each family member, some respondents also showed that creating a genogram to visually represents the family structure, relationships, and patterns across generations. …”
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Mechanisms and modelling of diffusion in solids: a multiscale framework with industrial case studies and AI enhancements by Barah, Obinna Onyebuchi, Natukunda, Faith, Bori, Ige, Ukagwu, Kelechi John

“…The roles of temperature, crystal structure, defect density, and concentration gradients in controlling diffusivity are critically analyzed, with emphasis on activation energies and transport regimes. …”
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Investigation of Joining Performance and Microstructural Mechanisms of Softwood and Hardwood Dowel Joints via Rotary Friction Welding by Jian Zhang, Yuelong Li, Hai Zhu, Feng Zhang, Yuchen Zhang, Zhenhe Li, Yanfeng Li, Yujia Liu

“…Depth-of-field microscopy revealed larger weld areas and well-preserved surface structures. SEM images showed that during welding, the materials between the dowels and base wood melted, flowed, and re-solidified into a tightly bonded structure, ensuring a durable connection.…”
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Isolation and Characterization of Secondary Metabolites from <i>Hydractinia</i>-Associated Fungus, <i>Penicillium brevicompactum</i> MSW10-1, and Their Inhibitory Effects on Hepati... by Hyeon-Jeong Hwang, Hyeokjin Lim, Jae Sik Yu, Eun Seo Jang, Youngsang Nam, Yeo Jin Lee, Eun La Kim, Seonghwan Hwang, Seoung Rak Lee

“…Marine organism-associated microbes are an important source of structurally diverse and biologically active secondary metabolites exhibiting antimicrobial, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory activities. …”
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How Reconnection-unfavored Magnetic Flux Emergence Suppresses Solar Filament Eruptions by Chengrui Zhou, Yuandeng Shen, Chun Xia, Hao Liang, Zehao Tang, Dongxu Liu, Surui Yao

“…The formation and evolution of the filament fine structures (such as filament threads) are closely linked to the reconnection processes between the emerging bipole and the filament’s horizontal magnetic field. …”
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THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEUROSCAFFOLD FOR THE GLIOBLASTOMA THERAPY by Yu. S. Maklygina, A. S. Sharova, A. V. Borodkin, G. M. Yusubalieva, A. V. Ryabova, D. V. Pominova, E. A. Lukyanets, S. A. Goryainov, A. A. Potapov, V. P. Chekhonin, I. A. Shcherbakov, V. B. Loshchenov

“…The localization of cells along  the fi ber structures covered with gelatin compound, which is the  source of amino acids during cultivation, was shown during the glioma cells growth dynamics study. …”
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Three-dimensional evaluation of root canal morphology in mandibular premolars of Saudi individuals: a CBCT study by Loai Alsofi, Mey Al-Habib, Shatha Zahran, Mona Alsulaiman, Mohammed Barayan, Sara Khawaji, Mohammed Sanari, Mohammad Altorkestani, Layan Alshehri, Lamees Zarei, Ammar Almarghlani, Mohammed Howait

“…In-depth knowledge of the anatomical structure of the root canal system is fundamental for successful endodontic treatment. …”
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CORRECTIVE LIPOFILLING IN PATIENTS WITH BREAST CANCER AFTER COMBINED TREATMENT by A. D. Zikiryakhodzhayev, A. A. Masri, A. S. Sukhotko, M. V. Starkova, N. V. Ablitsova, F. N. Usov, V. V. Ratushnaya, N. V. Evtyagina

“…Breast cancer (BC) takes the first place in the structure of morbidity and mortality among the female population. …”
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High-content Image-based Drug Testing of Patients’ Primary Fibroblasts Reveals Potential New Treatment Options for Localized Scleroderma by Katariina Mähönen, Isabel Mogollon, Antti Hassinen, Minttu Polso, Katja Välimäki, Swapnil Potdar, Al-Amin Chowdhury, Annamari Ranki, Jani Saarela, Vilja Pietiäinen, Jaana Panelius

“…Localized scleroderma is a rare autoimmune disease characterized by progressive fibrosis of the skin and its underlying structures, causing loss of normal tissue structure and function. …”
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Evaluation of Neural Networks for Improved Computational Cost in Carbon Nanotubes Geometric Optimization by Luis Josimar Vences-Reynoso, Daniel Villanueva-Vasquez, Roberto Alejo-Eleuterio, Federico Del Razo-López, Sonia Mireya Martínez-Gallegos, Everardo Efrén Granda-Gutiérrez

“…However, this process becomes computationally expensive as the molecular structure grows in complexity and size. To address this challenge, this study utilized three deep-learning-based neural network architectures: Multi-Layer Perceptron (MLP), Bidirectional Long Short-Term Memory (BiLSTM), and 1D Convolutional Neural Networks (1D-CNNs). …”
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Cyclodextrin-Based Pickering Emulsion Significantly Increases 6-Gingerol Loading Through Two Different Mechanisms: Cyclodextrin Cavity and Pickering Core by Xingran Kou, Dongdong Su, Jingzhi Zhang, Fei Pan, Jiamin Zhu, Qingran Meng, Qinfei Ke

“…The influence of the 6-G/β-CD molar ratio on the structure, morphology, and loading capacity of the inclusion complex and resultant Pickering emulsion were investigated. …”
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Corrosion Behavior of Fly Ash-Based Geopolymer Concrete by A. Wiratma, M.M. Al Bakri Abdullah, M.S.I. Ibrahim, T. Stachowiak, P. Vizureanu, F.F. Zainal, A. Romisuhani

“…This paper examines the mechanisms of electrochemical corrosion, the characteristics of pore structure, permeability, and chemical composition, and the various factors that influence corrosion, such as environmental exposure and microstructural characteristics. …”
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Integrated Optical Power Splitter With Continuously Adjustable Power Splitting Ratio by Shasha Liao, Hang Bao, Tiantian Zhang, Jiwei Liu, Xi Liao, Li Liu

“…Our scheme combines several common structures such as 2 &#x00D7; 2 multimode interference coupler, waveguide grating and slot. …”
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Challenges of Fuel Cell Technologies for the Needs of the Energy Transition to a Zero-carbon Technology by Ostroverkh A. S., Solonin Yu. M., Bezdorozhev O. V., Ostroverkh Y. M., Shcherbatiuk O. M., Dubau M., Kovalenko L. L.

“…An example of structural optimization and improvement of catalytic activity of electrodes and electrolytes is shown. …”
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Serum Level of Antibody against Benzo[a]pyrene-7,8-diol-9,10-epoxide-DNA Adducts in People Dermally Exposed to PAHs by Lenka Borska, Ctirad Andrys, Jan Krejsek, Vladimir Palicka, Marcela Chmelarova, Kvetoslava Hamakova, Jan Kremlacek, Pavel Borsky, Zdenek Fiala

“…Some specific antibodies indicate the presence of antigenic structures on DNA (DNA adducts) that can play an important role in the process of mutagenesis and/or carcinogenesis. …”
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New Purinyl-Steroid and Other Constituents from the Marine Fungus Penicillium brefeldianum ABC190807: Larvicidal Activities against Aedes aegypti by Zong-Min Hou, Sen-Quan Yu, Min Tao, Cai-Bei Xia, Yu-Lian Xia, Xian-Feng Wu, Cun-Zhu Dong

“…One new purinyl-steroid (ergosta-4,6,8(14),22-tetraen-3-(6-amino-9H-purin-9-yl) (1)), along with six (2–7) known compounds, were isolated from the EtOAc extract of Penicillium brefeldianum ABC190807. Structures of the compounds were elucidated via 1D/2D NMR and HR-ESI-MS data. …”
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The Mn-motif protein MAP6d1 assembles ciliary doublet microtubules by Dharshini Gopal, Juliette Wu, Julie Delaroche, Christophe Bosc, Manon De Andrade, Eric Denarier, Gregory Effantin, Annie Andrieux, Sylvie Gory-Fauré, Laurence Serre, Isabelle Arnal

“…The core architecture of cilia is an array of microtubule doublets, which consist of a complete A-tubule and an incomplete B-tubule. How these structures assemble remains poorly understood. Using total internal reflection fluorescence microscopy and cryo-electron tomography, we investigate the role of MAP6d1, a brain-specific protein containing microtubule lumen-targeting Mn-motifs. …”
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Deep Learning-Based Detection of Tuberculosis Using a Gaussian Chest X-Ray Image Filter as a Software Lens by Luca Eisentraut, Christopher Mai, Johanna Hosch, Amelie Benecke, Pascal Penava, Ricardo Buettner

“…This study focuses on the distinct characteristics of tuberculosis lesions, such as their large structures and gradual transitions between healthy and infected tissue. …”
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High kinetic inductance cavity arrays for compact band engineering and topology-based disorder meters by Vincent Jouanny, Simone Frasca, Vera Jo Weibel, léo Peyruchat, Marco Scigliuzzo, Fabian Oppliger, Franco De Palma, Davide Sbroggiò, Guillaume Beaulieu, Oded Zilberberg, Pasquale Scarlino

“…We demonstrate its versatility and scalability by engineering one-dimensional CCAs with up to 100 resonators and with structures that exhibit multiple bandgaps. Additionally, we quantitatively investigate disorder in the CCAs using symmetry-protected topological SSH edge modes, from which we extract a resonator frequency scattering of $$0.2{2}_{-0.03}^{+0.04}\%$$ 0.2 2 − 0.03 + 0.04 % . …”
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