Epidemiology of lung cancer in the Siberian Federal District: A retrospective observational study by L. D. Zhuikova, T. V. Polishchuk, O. A. Ananina, Yu. D. Kondrashina, G. A. Kononova, S. V. Miller, L. V. Pikalova

“…In Russia, as of 2022 (compared to 2013), lung cancer shifted to the second place in the structure of cancer incidence among males, following prostate cancer. …”
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Mathematical Model for Charpy Impact Energy of V-Notch Specimens by Wei Wang, Ping Wang, Xuesong Liu, Zhibo Dong, Hongyuan Fang

“…The mathematical model makes it possible to evaluate the impact energy of specimens with different sizes and provides a theoretical basis for evaluating the impact resistance of structures.…”
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Effect of geometry on homogenised properties of selected auxetic metamaterials by Nataša Jošková, Martin Doškář

“…In particular, we focus on three-dimensional lattice structures, which we represent with discrete beam models of their respective Periodic Unit Cells (PUCs). …”
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Assessment of Pain and Associated Factors in Female Patients Undergoing Surgical Treatment for Breast Cancer: Cross-Sectional Study by Leonardo Breno do Nascimento de Aviz, Laerte Jonatas Leray Guedes, Raphaely Cristiny Sanches Progênio, Carolina Lima da Fonte, Victória Tavares Brioso, Maikon da Silva e Silva, Laura Maria Tomazi Neves, Saul Rassy Carneiro

“…Method: Cross-sectional study conducted between March 2021 and March 2022, in Belém, Pará, Brazil. A structured questionnaire was used to collect sociodemographic, clinical, and lifestyle data from patients in the postoperative period of breast cancer surgery. …”
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Machine Learning-Based Model in Predicting the Plate-End Debonding of FRP-Strengthened RC Beams in Flexure by Tianyu Hu, Guibing Li

“…Reinforced concrete (RC) beams strengthened with fiber reinforced polymers (FRPs) are structurally complex and prone to plate-end (PE) debonding. …”
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Classical Flutter and Active Control of Wind Turbine Blade Based on Piezoelectric Actuation by Tingrui Liu

“…Active control is developed to enhance the vibrational behavior and dynamic response to classical aerodynamic excitation and stabilize structures that might be damaged in the absence of control. …”
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Menstrual cycle and perceived stress predict performance on the mnemonic similarity task. by Mateja Perović, Michael L Mack

“…A growing body of literature demonstrates strong effects of ovarian hormones on the hippocampus and adjacent structures. However, resulting impacts on human cognition remain unclear. …”
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Determinants of health literacy among older adults in Saboba district in Ghana: a cross-sectional study by Bismark Akubire, Vincent Uwnboriyhi Gmayinaam, Emmanuel Anongeba Anaba, Prince Kubi Appiah, Geoffrey Adebayo Asalu

“…Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed with Stata Version 16.0. …”
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Optimising a multi-strategy implementation intervention to improve the delivery of a school physical activity policy at scale: findings from a randomised noninferiority trial by Cassandra Lane, Luke Wolfenden, Alix Hall, Rachel Sutherland, Patti-Jean Naylor, Chris Oldmeadow, Lucy Leigh, Adam Shoesmith, Adrian Bauman, Nicole McCarthy, Nicole Nathan

“…Specifically, it aimed to determine the probability that a multi-strategy intervention adapted to reduce in-person contact (Adapted PACE) was “as good as” the original intervention (PACE) in increasing the weekly minutes of structured physical activity implemented by classroom teachers. …”
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SW $$ \mathcal{SW} $$ -algebras and strings with torsion by Xenia de la Ossa, Mateo Galdeano, Enrico Marchetto

“…In particular, we focus on manifolds featuring Spin(7), G2, SU(2), and SU(3)-structures. We compare the full quantum algebras with their classical limits, obtained by studying the commutators of superconformal and W $$ \mathcal{W} $$ -symmetry transformations — which preserve the action of the (1, 0) non-linear σ-model. …”
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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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Metabolic Changes in the Myocardium during Adrenaline-Induced Injury and the Effect of Heart Cryoextract on Lactate-Pyruvate Metabolism by Mykola O. Chyzh, Fedir Vol. Hladkykh, Tetiana I. Liadova, Mariia S. Matvieienko, Roman R. Komorovsky

“…Metabolic injury to the myocardium during excessive adrenergic stimulation is primarily mediated by overstimulation of β-adrenergic receptors, resulting in a cascade of biochemical and structural changes that lead to myocardial toxicity. …”
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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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