Interconnected four split rectangular ring resonator flexible metamaterial for microwave sensing application by Nazimul Mowla Chowdhury, Mohammad Lutful Hakim, Touhidul Alam, Abdulwadoud A. Maash, Mandeep Jit SinghSingh, Mohamed S. Soliman, Mohammad Tariqul Islam, Md. Shabiul Islam

“…Two sensing methods are investigated to determine which is more effective for sensitivity measurement and its potential in microwave sensing applications. …”
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Development of a miniaturized electrochemical biochip by Giovanni Bella, Paolo Calorenni, Neeraj Yadav, Emanuele Luigi Sciuto, Angelo Alberto Messina, Katia Buonasera, Leandro Lorenzelli, Sabrina Conoci, Sabrina Conoci

“…Therefore, research efforts are moving towards new Lab-on-a-chip (LoC) technologies that guarantee a more integrated, decentralized, user-friendly, and low-cost NA analysis. …”
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The Incidence of Stroke Mimics in the Emergency Department of a Tertiary-care Center in Lebanon by Hind Anan, Maya Bizri, Mustapha Jomaa, Nour Ibrahim, Afif Mufarrij

“…Introduction: Stroke mimics comprise a significant proportion of cases presenting with neurological deficits and can be difficult to differentiate from true stroke cases. …”
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In the transition towards plant-based diets. The case of Sweden, Lithuania, Poland, Ukraine and Moldova by K Wendin, V Olsson, S Karkehabadi, M Knicky, M Korzeniowska, A Kabasinskiene, Z Miknienė, A Getya, M Matvieiev, N Hryshchenko, E Scripnic, L Caisin, G Zamaratskaia

“…Participants from Sweden, Lithuania and Poland were significantly (p < 0.05) more interested in eating meat analogues than participants from Ukraine and Moldova, although extreme particiants were found in all countries, from those scoring 0 to those scoring 100. …”
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The impact of aerobic exercise on overall health, chronic disease management and COVID-19 outcomes – a literature review by Tomasz Koziński, Marta Donderska, Marcin Kwiatkowski, Paulina Bochniak, Jakub Kołacz, Patrycja Oleś, Mateusz Bryła, Zofia Bryła, Monika Spaczyńska-Kwiatkowska, Tomasz Włoch

“…Insufficient activity is linked to be a factor contributing to many chronic diseases, as well as a worse prognosis for COVID-19 infection. This review aims to present the current state of knowledge regarding aerobic exercise and physical activity – and to present this information to doctors and other medical staff, as well as to those who seek help in our healthcare system. …”
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Current Signature-Based Bearing Fault Severity Classification Using a Robust Multilevel Cascaded Framework by Korawege N. C. Jayasena, Battur Batkhishig, Babak Nahid-Mobarakeh, Ali Emadi

“…These features are fed into an ANN-based level I algorithm using various fusion techniques, offering a more interpretable algorithmic framework. One approach employs a multi-input ANN for level I, integrated with an ANN-based level II for refined severity classification. …”
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Time course of lymphocyte profile after femoral bone fracture by E. V. Davydova, M. V. Osikov, K. S. Abramov

“…Isolated fractures of femur account for more than 10% of all road traffic injuries. Traumatic injury of femoral bone triggers a cascade of interrelated neuroendocrine reactions at systemic level, primarily at the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, systemic response of immune system, initiated by release of tissue degradation products, cytokines and other mediators of damage into systemic blood circulation. …”
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Photoplethysmography‐Derived Arterial Stiffness Index Delivered Greater Cardiovascular Prevention Value to Non‐Elderly: A Retrospective Cohort Study Based on UK Biobank by Hongyu Chen, Fangfang Fan, Ziliang Ye, Zhe Liang, Xianhui Qin, Yan Zhang

“…Furthermore, the IDI and continuous NRI of ASI beyond SCORE2 for MACE were more than two times higher for non‐elderly individuals than their elderly counterparts (IDI, 0.0481% [0.0182%–0.0953%] vs. …”
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Evaluation of ubiquitin C-terminal hydrolase-L1 enzyme levels in patients with epilepsy by Ibrahim Halil YASAK, Mustafa YILMAZ, Murat GÖNEN, Metin ATESCELIK, Mehtap GURGER, Nevin ILHAN, Mehmet Cagri GOKTEKIN

“…The patients having a seizure attack or presenting to the Neurology outpatient department for follow up were included in the non-seizure (remission period) group. …”
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Competitive Potential of Plant Biomass in Poland Compared to Other Renewable Energy Sources for Heat and Electricity Production by Rafał Wyszomierski, Piotr Bórawski, Aneta Bełdycka-Bórawska

“…The share of biomass in renewable energy sources is about 70% in Poland and more than 40% in the European Union (EU). To assess the competitive position of farms selling plant biomass including straw and wood, including both future opportunities and threats, we conducted research on 185 farms in 2022. …”
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Bridging data-driven and process-based approaches for hydrological modeling in the tropics: insights from the Kelani River Basin, Sri Lanka by Randika K. Makumbura, Jagath Manatunge, Upaka Rathnayake

“…Among the LSTM variations, Bi-LSTM demonstrated the best performance during calibration, while Stacked LSTM proved to be more effective during validation. The study underscores the robustness and reliability of LSTM models for monthly streamflow prediction, presenting a valuable approach for long-term water resource management in the KRB.…”
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Optimized stress-strain modeling of eco-friendly fiber-reinforced concrete members using meta-heuristic algorithms by Sawsan Akram Hassan, Mahir M. Hason, Ammar N. Hanoon, Ali A. Abdulhameed

“…Specific cases of beams and cylinders made from PFRC were examined to learn more about their performance. The research contributes valuable insights to eco-friendly concrete design by integrating industrial byproducts (GGBFS) and non-metallic fibers, aligning with sustainable construction trends. …”
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The impact of online social capital on innovative job performance: mediated by work engagement by Walton Wider, Muhammad Ashraf Fauzi, Nur Muneerah Kasim, Muhammad Fakhrul Yusuf, Siti Aminah Harun, Siti Quyume Azira, Jem Cloyd M. Tanucan, Syed Far Abid Hossain

“…Abstract The present study investigates how online social capital developed through social media (SM) usage influences employees’ innovative job performance in the Malaysian public sector, with work engagement as a mediator. …”
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Risk factors of prolonged hospital stay in children with viral severe acute respiratory infections by Amani A El Kholy, Nadia A Mostafa, Aliaa Adel Ali, Seham Awad El-Sherbini, Reem Ibrahim Ismail, Rania Ismail Magdy, May Sherif Soliman, Mayar M. Said

“…Introduction: Severe acute lower respiratory infections (SARIs) are one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality in young children, especially in developing countries. The present study focused on detection of risk factors for prolonged hospital stays among children with viral SARIs. …”
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Genetic Conservation and Population Management of Non‐Human Primates: Parentage Determination Using Seven Microsatellite‐Based Multiplexes by Natasja G. deGroot, Annemiek J. M. deVos‐Rouweler, Corrine M. C. Heijmans, Annet Louwerse, Jorg J. M. Massen, Jan A. M. Langermans, Ronald E. Bontrop, Jesse Bruijnesteijn

“…ABSTRACT Conservation of non‐human primates receives much attention, with nearly 350 of the more than 520 recorded primate species classified as threatened. …”
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Evaluation

“…For instance, Patrick Büchel shares how student-generated rubrics can make the assessment process more transparent and engaging for learners. Cultural Competence Jan-Oliver Eberhardt addresses the assessment of intercultural competencies in language learning. …”
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The impact of surgical treatment of benign ovarian tumors on the reproductive health of women, taking into account the International Classification of Functioning by I. S. Zakharov, D. V. Kovlen, A. A. Bezmenko, E. F. Kondrina, A. A. Nazarenko, N. А. Trigubchuk, G. G. Shaginyan

“…A significant portion of the studies have demonstrated a more pronounced postoperative decrease in AMH rates in patients with endometriomas compared with women operated on for non-endometrioid ovarian tumors. …”
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Clinical case of pathological complete response of gastric cancer after one cycle of neoadjuvant chemotherapy with fot regimen by V. Yu. Skoropad, D. D. Kudriavtsev, V. N. Shitareva, E. S. Zhavoronkovа

“…The patient is alive with no signs of disease progression for more than 36 months after starting the treatment.Conclusion. …”
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Nutritional Characterization of Fruits from Three African Plant Species: <i>Dialium guineense</i> Willd, <i>Parkia biglobosa</i> Jacq. and <i>Andansonia digitata</i> L. by Manuela Lageiro, Jaime Fernandes, Ana C. Marques, Manuela Simões, Ana Rita F. Coelho

“…Seeds of the African fruits presented higher Ca, P, S and Fe contents, whereas pulps had higher K content. …”
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Distal tibial pilon fractures (AO/OTA type B, and C) treated with the external skeletal and minimal internal fixation method by Milenković Saša, Mitković Milorad, Micić Ivan, Mladenović Desimir, Najman Stevo, Trajanović Miroslav, Manić Miodrag, Mitković Milan

“…Distal tibial pilon fractures include extra-articular fractures of the tibial metaphysis and the more severe intra-articular tibial pilon fractures. …”
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