Application of a novel extracorporeal membrane oxygenation system in awake Hu sheep under various durations by Shuo Ding, Juan Chen, Yanchao Wu, Huiru Lin, Qiqiang Liang, Gaoqin Teng, Zhenjie Liu, Man Huang

“…Abstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) provides effective support for respiratory and circulatory functions and stands as an essential means in the management of life-threatening conditions. …”
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Ultrafast Sintering of Dense Li7La3Zr2O12 Membranes for Li Metal All‐Solid‐State Batteries by Faruk Okur, Huanyu Zhang, Julian F. Baumgärtner, Jaka Sivavec, Matthias Klimpel, Gregor Paul Wasser, Romain Dubey, Lars P.H. Jeurgens, Dmitry Chernyshov, Wouter vanBeek, Kostiantyn V. Kravchyk, Maksym V. Kovalenko

“…This study presents ultrafast sintering as a highly effective approach for fabricating self‐standing, dense, 45 µm‐thick LLZO membranes. The chemical and structural evolution of LLZO membranes during the UFS process is characterized through in situ synchrotron X‐ray diffraction and thermogravimetric analysis‐mass spectrometry, complemented by an in‐depth investigation of surface chemistry using X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy. …”
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Advancing tritium self-sufficiency in fusion power plants: insights from the BABY experiment by Rémi Delaporte-Mathurin, Nikola Goles, John Ball, Collin Dunn, Emily Edwards, Sara Ferry, Edward Lamere, Andrew Lanzrath, Rick Leccacorvi, Samuele Meschini, Ethan Peterson, Stefano Segantin, Rui Vieira, Dennis Whyte, Weiyue Zhou, Kevin Woller

“…In the pursuit of fusion power, achieving tritium self-sufficiency stands as a pivotal challenge. Tritium breeding within molten salts is a critical aspect of next-generation fusion reactors, yet experimental measurements of Tritium Breeding Ratio (TBR) have remained elusive. …”
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Simulation of a Reverse Electrodialysis–Absorption Refrigeration Integration System for the Efficient Recovery of Low-Grade Waste Heat by Xi Wu, Linjing Yan, Xiaojing Zhu, Mingjun Liu

“…The absorption refrigeration system (ARS) stands as a remarkable device that is capable of efficiently harnessing low-grade thermal energy and converting it into cooling capacity. …”
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Essential oils used in the poultry industry: Would it be an effective green alternative against Salmonella spp. dissemination and antimicrobial resistance? by Heitor Leocádio de Souza Rodrigues, Isis Mari Miyashiro Kolososki, Valdinete Pereira Benevides, Mauro M.S. Saraiva, Angelo Berchieri Junior

“…Among these alternatives, the antimicrobial action of essential oils (EOs) stands out. These compounds are plant-derived compounds with antimicrobial effectiveness against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including strains of Salmonella. …”
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Exploring the Circumstellar Environment of Tycho’s Supernova Remnant. II. Impact on the Broadband Nonthermal Emission by Ryosuke Kobashi, Shiu-Hang Lee, Takaaki Tanaka, Keiichi Maeda

“…Our model provides predictions for the long-term evolution of the broadband spectrum, which can be used to further probe Tycho's surrounding environment in the future, a key to resolving the long-standing issue of Type Ia supernova progenitor channels.…”
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Perspectives on the adoption of black-soldier fly larvae for animal feed among livestock farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa by Dieu-Merci Akonkwa Nyamuhirwa, Shiferaw Feleke, Paul-Martin Dontsop Nguezet, Dioukou Sissoko, Bokar Moussa, Abel-Gautier Kouakou, Seydou Zakari, Tahirou Abdoulaye, Victor Manyong

“…This result suggests that successful awareness creation can boost the actual adoption of BSFL, which currently stands at four percent. The awareness creation should target educated livestock farmers with access to group membership, credit, extension services, and diversified income sources to influence their decisions to adopt BSFL as a source of protein in animal feed.…”
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An Exploration of the Cellular Microenvironment of the Female Pig Urethra: Translational Insights for Urological Research by Agustín Cartes, Caroll Stoore, María Soledad Baquedano, Christian Hidalgo, Felipe Lillo, Eduardo Landerer, Galia Ramírez-Toloza, Rodolfo Paredes

“…The pig, and especially the female pig, stands as a promising animal model for the study of this condition, due to its anatomical similarities to humans. …”
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Protective effect of compound K against podocyte injury in chronic kidney disease by maintaining mitochondrial homeostasis by Fugang Huang, Shuo Huang, Ke Sun, Yanhao Chen, Guanqun Xie, Jie Bao, Yongsheng Fan

“…Abstract Chronic kidney disease (CKD) stands as a formidable global health challenge, often advancing to end-stage renal disease (ESRD) with devastating morbidity and mortality. …”
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Comparative transcriptomic and phenotypic analysis of monoclonal and polyclonal Populus deltoides genotypes by Macy Gosselaar, Macy Gosselaar, Mark A. Arick, Chuan-Yu Hsu, Heidi Renninger, Courtney M. Siegert, Waqar Shafqat, Daniel G. Peterson, Austin Himes

“…In this study, we investigated gene expression and productivity in monoclonal and polyclonal stands of P. deltoides. Phenotypic results showed that polyclonal plots exhibited higher leaf area index (LAI; p < 0.01, 2.96 ± 0.057 m2) and total biomass (p < 0.01, 2.74 ± 0.06) compared to monoclonal plots, indicating superior productivity. …”
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Knee pain in adults from the northeast of São Paulo, Brazil: prevalence, risk factors, and impact on quality of life by Alberto de Vitta, Nicoly Machado Maciel, Sandra Fiorelli Almeida Penteado Simeão, Matias Noll

“…Results: The prevalence of knee pain was 25.6% (95% confidence interval: 22.3–29.3%), and it was associated with being >60 years old, black ethnicity, mean or low income, overweight, depression, gastrointestinal and renal diseases, and persons who performed occupations requiring repetitive movements, sitting while using a computer, and standing. All individuals with knee pain demonstrated significantly greater risks for summaries of the physical components. …”
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CAV1 promotes epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and chronic renal allograft interstitial fibrosis by activating the ferroptosis pathway by Qianguang Han, Bin Ni, Wei Bao, Junqi Zhang, Ming Zheng, Jinxu Miu, Zijie Wang, Jingwen Yuan, Jun Tao, Zhijian Han, Min Gu, Xiaobing Ju, Ruoyun Tan

“…BackgroundChronic allograft dysfunction (CAD) stands as a critical factor that limits the long-term viability of transplanted kidneys. …”
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Polymer Gels Based on PAMAM Dendrimers Functionalized with Caffeic Acid for Wound-Healing Applications by Ricardo I. Castro, Wendy Donoso, Franko Restovic, Oscar Forero-Doria, Luis Guzman

“…Among them, caffeic acid, a cinnamic acid derivative, stands out. However, the use of this natural product is affected by its bioavailability and half-life. …”
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Lamb Waves-Based Computation of Impact Echo Thickness Resonant Frequency: Theory Development and Case Study by Yujin Wang, Gang Zhang, Shibin Lin, Yong Cheng, Xi Liu, Yan Zhu, Zexiang Qin, Hajin Choi, Guochen Zhao

“…However, recent studies have proved that the thickness resonance is because of standing waves caused by the first symmetric mode of Lamb waves at zero group velocity (S1ZGV). …”
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Frontier machine learning techniques for melanoma skin cancer identification and categorization: An in-Depth review by Viomesh Singh, Kavita A. Sultanpure, Harshwardhan Patil

“…Skin cancer stands as one of the prevalent and life-threatening malignancies, witnessing a substantial global surge in reported cases. …”
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A dinâmica da entrada de turistas estrangeiros no Rio Grande do Sul e sua relevância para o Geoparque Raízes de Pedra by Carmen Regina Dorneles Nogueira, Victor Paulo Kloeckner Pires, Fátima Regina Zan, Ângela Maria Andrade Marinho, Claudio Gabriel Soares Araújo

“…Rio Grande do Sul is located in the southern portion of Brazil and has peculiarities related to its physical aspects, especially related to climate, relief and cultural aspects resulting from its colonization process, in which the presence of European, Asian and African immigrants, as well as the native population, including indigenous people, stands out. The location of the state in relation to Latin American countries makes it one of the largest gateways for international tourists in the country. …”
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СLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH METABOLIC SYNDROME IN KYIV by Maiia Aliusef, Alina Churylina

“…Anthropometric assessments included calculation of body mass index, evaluation of waist circumference using age-specific percentile charts, determination of waist-to-height ratio (WHtR), and measurement of neck circumference in lying and standing positions. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring was performed using the ABM-04 device (Meditech, Hungary), and laboratory investigations (glucose, insulin, lipid profile) were conducted using the Cobas 6000 analyzer and test system (Roche Diagnostics). …”
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The Assessment of Spinal Alignment Based on a Computer-Assisted Electromechanical Device by Israa Khalifa, Aseel Ghazwan, Luay Asaad Mahmood

“…The proposed system was employed on five healthy adult subjects to evaluate their standing posture in the sagittal plane, namely in the upright, flexion, and extension positions. …”
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Forecasting Dissolved Organic Carbon Levels Utilizing Metaheuristic Optimization with Artificial Intelligence Techniques by Peng He, Chengjun Ma

“…Dissolved organic carbon (DOC) stands out as a pivotal factor in determining the quality of natural freshwater bodies. …”
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