Flexural behavior of the fast-hardening anti-disturbance concrete wet-joint beam after vibration of solidification period by Chang Liu, Jinsheng Du, Ziang Sun, Licun Yu, Yuzhuo Wang

“…This paper presented the flexural behavior of the fast-hardening anti-disturbance concrete (FHADC) wet-joint beam after vibration of solidification period. …”
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Total Hip Arthroplasty after Treatment of Pseudojoint Infection in a Patient with a Highly Dislocated Hip by Kyung-Soon Park, Jong-Keun Seon, Seon-Yoon Nah, Taek-Rim Yoon

“…But muscle weakness and more increased joint laxity can cause hip pain even after infection control. …”
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The microarchitectural variability in the echinoid skeleton: a 3D geometrical and stiffness characterization of Paracentrotus lividus by Valentina Perricone, Pasquale Cesarano, Mainak Deb, Derek Lublin, Mirko Mutalipassi, Lucia Pappalardo, David Kisailus, Francesco Marmo

“…The findings demonstrate distinct structural adaptations, with anisotropic stereoms specializing in directional stress transfer and more isotropic stereoms facilitating a uniform stress distribution. …”
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Ubiquitination regulates allergic asthma by affecting immune cells and immune responses by Zheng Jin, Zhenhua Zhu, Xiaopeng Jing, Ji Zeng, Dongmei Yan

“…By understanding the complex interplay between ubiquitination, immune cells and immune responses, we can identify new molecules for treating allergic asthma, potentially leading to more effective therapies that modulate immune responses and ameliorate disease symptoms.…”
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Navigating the Challenges of Acanthamoeba Keratitis: Current Trends and Future Directions by Lanxing Fu, Joanna Wasielica-Poslednik, Gerd Geerling, Scott Robbie, Fabiana D’Esposito, Mutali Musa, Daniele Tognetto, Rosa Giglio, Caterina Gagliano, Marco Zeppieri

“…Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a vision-threatening eye infection induced by the free-living species of the amoeba genus <i>Acanthamoeba</i>, presenting considerable therapeutic difficulties due to its frequently delayed diagnosis, chronic nature, and resistance to standard treatments. …”
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Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy after Spinal Anesthesia for a Minimally Invasive Urologic Procedure by Emmanuel Lilitsis, Despina Dermitzaki, Georgios Avgenakis, Ioannis Heretis, Charalampos Mpelantis, Charalampos Mamoulakis

“…We present the case of a patient who suffered from Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) immediately after the initiation of subarachnoid anesthesia for a minimally invasive urologic procedure (tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) surgery for stress urine incontinence). …”
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Neurobiological mechanisms underlying the influence of parasitic infections on mental disorders: a literature review by Aleksandra Sosin, Wojciech Bednarz, Katarzyna Torbacka, Katarzyna Rozkosz, Joanna Kaczor, Zuzanna Wróbel, Olga Jakubik, Natalia Wróbel, Patrycja Podlejska, Maja Torbacka

“…Traditionally, they are seen mainly as something that impacts on the immune system and physiological functions but now more often potential mental health influence is also pointed out. …”
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Pose estimation and tracking dataset for multi-animal behavior analysis on the China Space Station by Shengyang Li, Kang Liu, Han Wang, Rong Yang, Xuzhi Li, Yeqing Sun, Runtao Zhong, Wei Wang, Yan Li, Yuanjie Sun, Gaohong Wang

“…The shift from traditional “black box” methods to more open and intelligent approaches is driven by advances in deep learning-based pose estimation and tracking. …”
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Atomistic insights into void distribution characteristics in a NiTi cylindrical shell exposed to explosion loading by Xiang Chen, Xiaoyang Pei, Hao Zhang, Xin Yang, Weilong Yang, Shang Gao, Yixuan Peng, Fang Wang

“…Compared to the [100] orientation, the denser shear localizations provide more nucleation sites for voids in the [110] orientation, producing a larger number of voids. …”
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Innovative integration of biometric data and blockchain to enhance ownership and trust with NFTs by Sung-eun Heo, Manho Kim, Wijin Kim, Jongseok Choi, Sungwon Jung, Yoogyeong Oh, Bumgyu Choi, Eunji Choi, Deokjae Heo, Sangmin Lee, Ju Hyun Park, Jinkee Hong

“…However, its governance presents significant ethical challenges, particularly around individual ownership and privacy. …”
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An Overview of Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling: A Comparison of Brazilian and International Scenarios by Jean Furlanetto, Marcus V. C. de Lara, Murilo Simionato, Vagner do Nascimento, Giovani Dambros Telli

“…As the adoption of transport electrification increases, the importance of recycling components of the electric propulsion system at the end of their life grows, particularly the battery pack, which significantly contributes to the vehicle’s final cost and generates environmental impacts and CO₂ during production. This work presents an overview of the recycling processes for lithium-ion automotive batteries, emphasizing the developing Brazilian scenario and more established international scenarios. …”
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Synergistic Flame Retardant Effects of Expandable Graphite and Ammonium Polyphosphate in Water-Blow Polyurethane Foam by Weiguo Yao, Dongyang Zhang, Yixin Zhang, Tao Fu, Dongbo Guan, Yanli Dou

“…SEM shows that burned residues of EG/APP/SPUF present more compact char and worm-like structure. …”
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Diagnostic capabilities of Jones matrix theziogaphy of the multifractal structure of dehydrated blood films by Yuriy Ushenko, Iryna Soltys, Oleksandr Dubolazov, Sergii Pavlov, Victor Paliy, Marta Garazdiuk, Vasyl Garasym, Oleksandr Ushenko, Ainur Kozbakova

“…Tables of the values of the central statistical moments of the 1st – 4th orders, which the Jones matrix characterize, wavelet and multifractal parameters of theziograms of phase anisotropy of dehydrated blood films, are systematized, and the set of statistical parameters more sensitive to changes in the polycrystalline structure of biological samples – diagnostic markers – is determined. …”
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Bridging science and policy in tuberculosis treatment through innovations in precision medicine, drug development, and cohort research: a narrative review by Jinsoo Min, Bruno B. Andrade, Ju Sang Kim, Yoolwon Jeong

“…As tuberculosis remains a significant global health challenge, integrating new and repurposed drugs presents promising avenues for more effective management, particularly against drug-resistant strains. …”
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Research on ignition criterion and combustion behavior of aluminum alloy for lithium battery by Xiuping Ding, Xi Wang, Chenhui Zhu, JinMeng Hu, Minheng Xu, Minyu Ma, Jinfeng Huang

“…Microscopic morphological analysis of the combustion zones revealed that the incorporation of flame-retardant coating facilitates the formation of a more comprehensive oxide film and denser solidification zone microstructure.…”
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Nanoparticle Uptake and Crossing by Human In Vitro Models of Intestinal Barriers: A Scoping Review by Chiara Ritarossi, Valentina Prota, Francesca De Battistis, Chiara Laura Battistelli, Isabella De Angelis, Cristina Andreoli, Olimpia Vincentini

“…Its main limitation lies in the lack of structural complexity, as it does not replicate the diverse cell types and mucus layer present in the human intestinal epithelium. Consequently, the development of advanced in vitro models of the intestinal barrier, that more structurally resemble the human intestinal epithelium physiology, has increased the potential applications of these models. …”
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Drinking as routine practice among re-integrating National Guard and Reservists from Arkansas by Traci H. Abraham, Ann M. Cheney, Geoffrey M. Curran, Karen L. Drummond

“…Active duty enlisted military personnel are more likely to misuse alcohol than civilians – a pattern which persists even after the transition to civilian life. …”
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Treatment of recurrent ureteral stricture after kidney transplantation with nitinol stent by A. V. Shabunin, G. M. Chechenin, P. A. Drozdov, I. V. Nesterenko, S. A. Astapovich, E. A. Lidzhieva

“…Further studies are needed to determine a more precise treatment algorithm.…”
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Developing a Multi-Layer Ontology Construction Framework for Arabic Language Processing: Focus on Figurative Language Potential by Zouheir Banou, Sanaa El Filali, El Habib Benlahmar, Laila Eljiani, Fatima-Zahra Alaoui

“…Figurative language, encompassing metaphor, hyperbole, and metonymy, is deeply embedded in Arabic discourse and presents considerable challenges related to Arabic&#x2019;s rich morphology, dialectal diversity, and complex syntax. …”
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Remote Sensing Based Crop Health Classification Using NDVI and Fully Connected Neural Networks by J. Judith, R. Tamilselvi, M. P. Beham, S. S. Pandiya Lakshmi, A. Panthakkan, S. Al Mansoori, H. Al Ahmad

“…In this research, we propose a more sophisticated method that leverages NDVI data combined with a Fully Connected Neural Network (FCNN) to classify crop health with greater precision. …”
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