3D-printed copper-containing tailored titanium alloys with corrosion resistance, biocompatibility, and anti-inflammatory properties for enhanced guided bone regeneration by Lan Luo, Lan Luo, Quan Zhong, Quan Zhong, Zi-Qin Chen, Zi-Qin Chen, Xiao-Hong Wu, Xiao-Hong Wu, Shu-Man Li, Zhen-Zhu Xue, Zhen-Zhu Xue, Yan-Jin Lu, Kai Luo, Kai Luo, Wei Zhao, Wei Zhao

“…Titanium mesh, widely utilized in GBR procedures, faces a high exposure rate that leads to infections and compromised clinical outcomes. While 3D-printed personalized meshes have reduced exposure rates, infection risks persist, necessitating the development of bioactive solutions.MethodsIn this study, selective laser melting (SLM) was employed to fabricate copper-bearing titanium meshes using Ti-xCu powders (x=0, 4, 6, 8 wt%). …”
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Understanding the layout of emergency scientific research during COVID-19 prevention and control: a comparative analysis of project solicitation and project approval by Jida Liu, Yuxin Wang, Yuwei Song, Qiaoqiao Li

“…This study also shows that ESR deployment is influenced by existing scientific research capabilities and regional advantages while requiring multipath exploration and resource synergy to achieve the optimal configuration. …”
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Changes in ultrasound and bioelectrical-derived body composition parameters in response to training load during pre-season in professional male road cyclists by Andrea Giorgi, Francesco Campa, Martino V. Franchi, Maurizio Vicini, Borja Martinez-Gonzalez

“…Abstract Purpose The pre-season is commonly a period during which cyclists implement interventions to optimize performance, training, and body composition. …”
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Coolant Temperature Indicators for Batteries in Electric Tractors and Vehicles by O. N. Didmanidze, E. P. Parlyuk, A. I. Suchkov, A. V. Bugaev, N N. Pulyaev, A. S. Guzalov

“…(Materials and methods) The paper examines the cooling systems and methods employed for battery temperature control. …”
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Influence of Mud Content on Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Cemented Sand and Gravel by GONG Ai-min, YONG Kang, JIN Zhuo, HUANG Yi-er, WANG Fu-lai, SHAO Shan-qing, LUO Jia-hui

“…When the mud content increased to 6.97%, the elastic modulus decreased by 46.3% compared to the optimal group. Strength was age-dependent: compressive strength increased continuously (with an increase of >20% in each stage), while the growth rate of splitting tensile strength slowed after 28 days, stabilizing at 8%-11% of the compressive strength. 2. …”
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Fabrication of biodegradable nanocomposite scaffolds with hydroxyapatite, magnetic clay, and graphene oxide for bone tissue engineering by Akram Babakhani, Seyed Jamaleddin Peighambardoust, Maryam Ghahremani-Nasab, Naeimeh Sadat Peighambardoust

“…Modified clay was synthesized by adding graphene oxide (via the modified Hummer’s method), clay, and Fe3O4 nanoparticles. Nanocomposite scaffolds were prepared using the freeze-drying process, incorporating 10 wt. % HAp and 2 wt. % CGF as optimal additives. …”
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Influence of Grinding Parameters on the Removal Depth of 42CrMo Steel and Its Prediction in Robot Electro-Hydraulic-Actuated Abrasive Belt Grinding by Dequan Shi, Youen Xu, Xuhui Wang, Huajun Zhang

“…Elucidating the influence of robotic grinding parameters on the material removal depth (MRD) of 42CrMo steel and optimizing these parameters are critical to enhancing grinding efficiency and quality. …”
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Generation of Affine-Shifted S-Boxes with Constant Confusion Coefficient Variance and Application in the Partitioning of the S-Box Space by Ismel Martínez-Díaz, Carlos Miguel Legón-Pérez, Guillermo Sosa-Gómez

“…The impetus for this research stems from the following hypothesis: if an initial S-box already exhibits a trade-off, it would be advantageous to employ a method that generates new S-boxes while preserving the balance. …”
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Growth and Protein Content Establishment of Pleurotus ostreatus on Liquid and Solid Medium by Aris Mumpuni, Nuraeni Ekowati, Purnomowati Purnomowati, Endang Sri Purwati

“…While the optimal solid medium composition for fruitbody production was the medium with 3% corn starch supplement (TJ3), and the highest protein content was obtained from the medium without corn starch supplement (TJ0=24.69%). …”
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Variable Structure Depth Controller for Energy Savings in an Underwater Device: Proof of Stability by João Bravo Pinto, João Falcão Carneiro, Fernando Gomes de Almeida, Nuno A. Cruz

“…Various control strategies have been proposed to enhance energy efficiency, including robust and optimal controllers, energy-optimal model predictive control, and disturbance-aware strategies. …”
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Exploring the influence of light conditions on the antifungal, antioxidant, and cytotoxic potential of N. persica A1387 by Bahareh Nowruzi, Radin Norouzi, Romina Norouzi

“…In conclusion, white light is optimal for growth and biomass production, while blue light enhances antioxidant activity, demonstrating their potential for optimizing bioactive compound production.…”
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Efficiency of the main application of fertilizers and top dressing of eggplant under drip irrigation on ordinary chernozems of the Rostov region by V. A. Borisov, A. M. Menshikh, V. S. Sosnov

“…Fertigation is the application of fertilizers, in which nutrients are dissolved in water for irrigation. This method is relevant when growing eggplant in the Rostov region, allowing effective use of fertilizers, since nutrients enter directly into the roots of plants, which eliminates their loss to evaporation or weathering. …”
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Sustainable recovery of rare Earth elements from industrial waste: A path to circular economy and environmental health by Pranav Prashant Dagwar, Syed Suffia Iqbal, Deblina Dutta

“…Recycling REEs from industrial waste such as E-waste, wastewater, red mud, slag, and fly ash offers a sustainable, low-emission, and energy-efficient solution. Advanced methods, including bio-metallurgy, have optimized recovery, achieving 80–95% efficiency for elements like Yttrium, Cerium, Neodymium, and Thorium. …”
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Physical Pretreatments of Lignocellulosic Biomass for Fermentable Sugar Production by Damázio Borba Sant’Ana Júnior, Maikon Kelbert, Pedro Henrique Hermes de Araújo, Cristiano José de Andrade

“…The discussion covers the mechanisms of action, operational parameters, energy efficiency, scalability challenges, and associated costs. Methods such as ultrasound and microwave induce structural changes that enhance enzymatic accessibility, while extrusion combines thermal and mechanical forces to optimize hydrolysis. …”
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Aromatic Serenity: How Lavender Eases Stress and Anxiety - A Literature Review by Karolina Karoń, Łukasz Karoń, Anna Zygmunt, Wojciech Grabowski, Emilia Pedrycz, Grzegorz Drapała, Daria Pedrycz

“…Despite promising results, limitations like small sample sizes and variability in application methods highlight the need for more rigorous research to establish lavender's efficacy and optimize its therapeutic use in stress management and mental health care. …”
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Choosing therapeutic tactics in pregnant women with chronic arterial hypertension: the priorities by N. G. Pivonova, I. V. Fomin

“…To evaluate the pregnancy and delivery course, as well as fetal and newborn status, while achieving optimal blood  pressure (BP) levels with different regimens of antihypertensive therapy (AHT) in pregnant women with chronic arterial hypertension (AH). …”
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Empirical analysis of the technological exploration–exploitation balance and its impact on organizational performance under uncertainty by Juan A. Martínez-Román, Javier Gamero, Juan A. Tamayo, María de Loreto Delgado-González

“…However, the empirical research, while granting special attention to the study of types of ambidexterity and factors conditioning this phenomenon, has largely neglected to analyze balance. …”
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Machine Learning and Deep Learning-Based Atmospheric Duct Interference Detection and Mitigation in TD-LTE Networks by Rasendram Muralitharan, Upul Jayasinghe, Roshan G. Ragel, Gyu Myoung Lee

“…Additionally, we propose optimizing special subframe configurations in TD-LTE networks using machine learning-based methods to effectively reduce ADI.…”
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Prevalence and pattern of hearing loss among meningitis survivors in the Pacific Islands: a prospective, observational study protocol by Annette Kaspar, Sione Pifeleti, Carlie Driscoll

“…The most recent Global Burden of Disease Project reported that mortality and morbidity rates associated with meningitis are in decline in the Pacific Islands. While the report is encouraging, clinical and rehabilitation services for meningitis survivors remain important for regions where immunization delivery is unable to reach optimal levels. …”
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ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECT OF LAYER THICKNESS ON SURFACE ROUGHNESS OF PLA PRINTED PRODUCTS USING FDM TECHNOLOGY FOR THE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY by Nurhidayanti, Lukmanul Hakim Arma, Rusdi Nur

“…Additive manufacturing (AM), commonly known as 3D printing, uses various methods, including Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM). …”
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