Natural Vibration of a Beam with a Breathing Oblique Crack by Yijiang Ma, Guoping Chen

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Teachers’ team innovativeness in TALIS 2018: An empirical and simulation study using glmmLasso for multilevel data by Miryeong Koo, Jin Eun Yoo

“…To address the multilevel structure of the data and perform comprehensive variable selection, we employed glmmLasso—a penalized regression technique that integrates generalized linear mixed models with LASSO penalties. …”
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Application of the Double Approximation Method for Constructing Stiffness Matrices of Volumetric Finite Elements by P. P. Gaidzhurov, N. A. Saveleva

“…Moreover, the error of the numerical solution increases drastically in the case when the structure, in comparison to conventional deformations, undergoes significant displacements as a rigid whole. …”
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The impact of different DNA extraction kits and laboratories upon the assessment of human gut microbiota composition by 16S rRNA gene sequencing. by Nicholas A Kennedy, Alan W Walker, Susan H Berry, Sylvia H Duncan, Freda M Farquarson, Petra Louis, John M Thomson, UK IBD Genetics Consortium, Jack Satsangi, Harry J Flint, Julian Parkhill, Charlie W Lees, Georgina L Hold

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Determining bacterial community structure in fecal samples through DNA sequencing is an important facet of intestinal health research. …”
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Research Progress on Plant-based Meat Texturization by Changqi LIU, Yao ZHANG, Zepeng LIU, Jiawei LU, Yanping LI, Yanqin ZHAO, Yuanyong TIAN, Hang LU, Xuefeng LU, Hui ZHAO

“…The main component of plant-based meat is plant-derived protein, which is mainly β-sheet in the secondary structure and spherical, different from animal-derived protein with α-helix and linear structure. …”
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First principles investigation of bandgap modulation and light matter interaction in cubic X₂ScInI₆ halide double perovskites for emerging energy applications by Muhammad Yar Khan, Muhammad Awais Jehangir, It Ee Lee, Qamar Wali, Tariq Usman, Li Xiaojie, Abdullah Al Souwaileh

“…Our findings demonstrate that the energy of formation and Goldsmith's tolerance factor calculations suggest that these halides retain structural and thermodynamic stability in the cubic phase. …”
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Green Synthesised Carbon Nanodots Using the Maillard Reaction for the Rapid Detection of Elemental Selenium in Water and Carbonated Beverages by Arjun Muthu, Duyen H. H. Nguyen, Aya Ferroudj, József Prokisch, Hassan El-Ramady, Chaima Neji, Áron Béni

“…Comprehensive characterisation by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), fluorescence spectroscopy, and Raman spectroscopy confirmed their structural and optical properties. The CNDs were employed as fluorescent probes for the selective detection of Se⁰. …”
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Clinical innovation research model for fundus diseases: 6 elements, 3 ones by WEN Feng, ZHANG Xiongze, LI Miaoling, GAN Yuhong, SU Yongyue

“…By adhering to the "6 Elements" as the structural framework and implementing the "3 Ones" as the strategic pathway, we will continue to advance innovation and achieve breakthroughs in clinical fundus disease researches.…”
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PLA-Based Electrospun Nanofibrous Mats Towards Application as Antibiotic Carriers: Processing Parameters, Fabrication and Characterization by Evi Christodoulou, Anastasia Chondromatidou, Nikolaos D. Bikiaris, Evangelia Balla, Marilena Vlachou, Panagiotis Barmpalexis, Dimitrios N. Bikiaris

“…A sum of complementary characterization techniques, including scanning electron microscopy (SEM), infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), were applied to comparatively investigate the fibers’ morphology, structural properties, and crystallinity. Drug loading, porosity, degradation, and in vitro release profiles were evaluated. …”
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Visual perception and cognitive functioning in MCI and mild Alzheimer’s disease: a cross-sectional study protocol from the DEM-VIS study in Germany by Elmar Graessel, Jessica Roloff, Mark Stemmler, Leonie Krakat, Johanna Weis, Hartmut Lehfeld, Julia Christin Jaščenoka, Monika Daseking

“…Data analysis will involve descriptive analyses, linear regression analyses, multivariate analysis of variance, mediation analysis and structural equation modelling.Ethics and dissemination This study has received approval from the Ethics Committee of Helmut Schmidt University/University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg, Germany (number: 2023_009). …”
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Investigating biological sex as a moderator of the association of nature exposure with brain health: a cross-sectional UK biobank analysis by Matt Noseworthy, Ryan S. Falck, Liisa A. M. Galea, Todd C. Handy, Teresa Liu-Ambrose

“…Residential nature exposure was estimated as the percentage of land classified as natural environment within 1000 m and 300 m buffers around each participant’s home. Structural brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) outcomes included total grey matter volume, total white matter volume, and average hippocampal volume, all normalized for head size. …”
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Psychometric validation of the Chinese version of the nursing informatics competence scale and analysis of influencing factors by Jinrui Fei, Chunguang Liang, Weiwei Su, Yuge Wang, Kaiyan Xu, Jiaxin Cheng, Ying Ma, Yue Zhu, Zhaoquan Jiang

“…The scale’s validity was assessed in three aspects: content validity, structural validity, and criterion-related validity. …”
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Additive Manufacturing as an Alternative to Core Sampling in Concrete Strength Assessment by Darya Anop, Marzhan Sadenova, Nail Beisekenov, Olga Rudenko, Zulfiya Aubakirova, Assel Jexembayeva

“…Mixtures containing up to 30% ash-slag filler maintained structural-grade strength while reducing clinker demand, underscoring their sustainability potential. …”
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Research on a Damage Assessment Method for Concrete Components Based on Material Damage by Hongjun Wang, Xiaodan Ren, Zhi Li, Mingsheng Tang

“…With the popularization of the concept of seismic performance-based design, the correct and quantitative evaluation of post-earthquake damage to structural components has become a research focus. Referring to the concrete constitutive relationship mentioned in the Chinese national standard GB/T 50010-2010, this study proposes a damage assessment method for concrete components based on material damage. …”
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Thermodynamic modeling adsorption behavior of a well-known gelation crosslinker on sandstone rocks by Yang Yue, Ayat Hussein Adhab, Dharmesh Sur, Soumya V. Menon, Abhayveer Singh, S. Supriya, Shakti Bedanta Mishra, Deepak Nathiya, Morug Salih Mahdi, Aseel Salah Mansoor, Usama Kadem Radi, Nasr Saadoun Abd, Mohammad Mahtab Alam, Khaled Herati

“…Furthermore, adsorption experiments in porous sandstone media showed lower adsorption capacities, attributed to the heterogeneity of the sandstone structure and restricted accessibility of active sites, with values decreasing from 24 mg/g at 25 °C to 14 mg/g at 95 °C. …”
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Forecasting of Suspended Sediment in River Using Artificial Intelligence Methods by Fatih ÜNEŞ, Bestami TASAR, Hakan VARÇIN

“…Accurate estimation of the amount of suspended sediment in the river is important for protecting and managing water structures. By accurately estimating the amount of suspended matter in streams, important information is obtained by determining the life of water structures, water pollution, and river transportation. …”
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New perspectives under heterogeneity: mechanism of nutrient heterogeneity on Cd-induced hormesis of soil respiration by Qian Gao, Jiangshan Yang, Junyang Wu, Yongli Zhu, Yongli Zhu, Diwu Fan, Jiangang Han, Jiangang Han

“…Soil heterogeneity nutrient spatial profoundly influences community structure and stress responses by altering the microenvironment around microorganisms. …”
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Initial evaluation of an intervention to address provider implicit bias in pediatric sickle cell disease pain care: A mixed methods pilot study by Siddika S. Mulchan, Christopher B. Theriault, Susan DiVietro, Mark D. Litt, Emily O. Wakefield, Javeed Sukhera, Paula Tanabe, Hannah R. Thomas, Melissa Santos, William T. Zempsky, Donna Boruchov, Adam T. Hirsh

“…Ten themes were extracted regarding the intervention’s format, structure, and content.Conclusions This study is the first to evaluate an IPT intervention in pediatric SCD HCPs. …”
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Changes in anticoagulant prescription in a general hospital in 2008-2018 by E. B. Kleymenova, V. A. Otdelenov, M. D. Nigmatkulova, S. A. Payushchik, A. A. Chernov, O. D. Konova, L. P. Yashina, A. M. Cherkashov, D. A. Sychev

“…Aim. To study the structure of anticoagulant prescription in a general hospital to identify trends and contributing factors.Materials and methods. …”
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Development and evaluation of compact exercise device based on simulation using musculoskeletal model by Masashi OHTAKE, Mahiro TAKAHASHI, Mahiro MIURA, Takehiro IWAMI, Yoshikazu KOBAYASHI, Kazutoshi HATAKEYAMA, Yuji KASUKAWA, Naohisa MIYAKOSHI

“…It features a mechanical structure in which the pedals move along a linear rail, with rubber tubing providing the stepping resistance. …”
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