Simulation of Wellbore Stability during Underbalanced Drilling Operation by Reda Abdel Azim

“…Therefore, this paper presents an approach to simulate the wellbore stability by incorporating finite element modelling and thermoporoelastic environment to predict the instability conditions. Analytical solutions for stress distribution for isotropic and anisotropic rocks are presented to validate the presented model. …”
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Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors in Diabetic Kidney Disease and beyond by Zein Alabdin Hannouneh, C. Elena Cervantes, Mohamad Hanouneh, Mohamed G. Atta

“…Clinical trials have demonstrated significant reductions in renal and cardiovascular events among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. …”
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The time to perform spinal or general anaesthesia in COVID-19 positive parturients requiring emergency caesarean delivery: a prospective crossover simulation study by Marcelo Epsztein Kanczuk, Nicholas J Lightfoot, Alison Pighills, Antony Ji, Casey Steele, Daniel Bartlett

“…Background: Spinal anaesthesia is the commonest performed technique for caesarean deliveries except in the emergency setting where general anaesthesia is preferred due to its rapid onset and predictability. There are several modifications to performing general anaesthesia for COVID-19 patients in Australia. …”
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Xuebijing alleviates high-voltage electrical burn-induced acute kidney injury by inhibiting neutrophils and inflammation by Xiaopei He, Na Li, Leilei Ma, Meng Yang, Liqing Ren, Jiawen Hao, Xin Xue, Yinghui Pang

“…Similarly, neutrophils, CRP, IL-18, and IL-6 levels decreased significantly in both groups, with the study group showing greater reductions (P < 0.05). Regarding oxidative stress markers, SOD levels decreased and MDA levels increased post-treatment in both groups. …”
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In Silico Assessment of the Influence of Talus Osteochondral Lesion Size and Location on Ankle Joint Stability using Tilted Talar Dome Plane Orientations by Lercan Aslan MD, Omer Subasi PhD, Bedri Karaismailoglu MD, FEBOT, Cihad C. Gedik, Batuhan Yuruk, Soheil Ashkani-Esfahani MD, Ilker Eren

“…It is revealed that the stress parameters are highly misleading and do not predict ankle stability. …”
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Unveiling the Impact of Climatic Factors on the Distribution Patterns of <i>Caragana</i> spp. in China’s Three Northern Regions by Weiwei Zhao, Yujia Liu, Yanxia Li, Chunjing Zou, Hideyuki Shimizu

“…Using the Biomod2 ensemble model, current and future climate scenario-based suitable habitats for <i>Caragana</i> spp. were predicted. This study innovatively combined quantitative analyses with Kira’s thermal indexes (warmth index, coldness index) and Wenduo Xu’s humidity index (HI) to elucidate species-specific relationships between distribution patterns and hydrothermal climatic constraints. …”
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MiR-455-5p Mitigates Interleukin-1 β-induced Chondrocyte Damage Linked to Osteoarthritis by Targeting TNFAIP8 by Tao Zhang, Wei Wang, Jinlei Sun, Long Luo, Yuan Li, Zhixiong Xu, Wensheng Xu

“…TargetScan was used to predict the binding sites between miR-455-5p and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α-induced protein 8 (TNFAIP8), which were then confirmed by dual-luciferase reporter assays. …”
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A new similitude law for testing scaled RC structures by Jamin Park, Seong-Cheol Lee, Yunbyeong Chae, Jae-Yeol Cho

“…The simulation results clearly show that the new similitude law can predict the prototype’s response better than other similitude laws proposed in previous studies.…”
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Effects of effort-reward imbalance on emergency nurses’ health: a mediating and moderating role of emotional exhaustion and work-family conflict by Yuanyuan Tan, Jing Zhou, Jing Zhou, Jing Zhou, Hao Zhang, Hao Zhang, Hao Zhang, Lin Lan, Lin Lan, Lin Lan, Xiaoli Chen, Xiaoli Chen, Xiaoli Chen, Xiaomin Yu, Xiaomin Yu, Xiaomin Yu, Luying Zhong, Luying Zhong, Luying Zhong, Ling Zhu, Ling Zhu, Ling Zhu, Yongli Gao, Yongli Gao, Yongli Gao

“…The mediation effect is tested by the bias correction Bootstrap sample size was set to 5,000.ResultConsidering emotional exhaustion as a mediating variable, the direct predictive influence of ERI on somatic symptoms and sleep disorders continues to be statistically significant (β = 0.271, 0.137, p &lt; 0.01). …”
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Bacteriome Diversity of Soil Islands Associated With Bromeliads From Ironstone Outcrops in the Brazilian Pantanal by Fernanda M. R. Godoy, Gecele M. Paggi, Aline P. Lorenz, Jeferson V. Ramos, Daniel G. Franco, Fernando M. L. Calarge, Nayara F. L. Garcia, Marcus V. S. Urquiza, Jolimar A. Schiavo, Nalvo F. Almeida, Marivaine S. Brasil

“…Knowledge about the diversity and distribution of microorganisms in natural environments is essential for understanding the dominant microbial groups and predicting their ecological functions. This study is aimed at describing the bacteriome diversity in soils associated with bromeliads in the Brazilian Pantanal region, utilizing genomic approaches. …”
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Resilience of pregnant Polish women during the war between Ukraine and Russia by Zofia Błaszczyk, Andrzej Wyrzychowski, Maksymilian Plewka, Katarzyna Nowakowska-Domagała, Dominik Strzelecki, Oliwia Gawlik-Kotelnicka

“…Current models showed limitations in accurately predicting mental health outcomes, suggesting the need for more nuanced approaches. …”
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Analysis of the resistance to crack propagation in SENT test specimens printed in ABS using parallel or crossed filaments between layers by O. Aourik, A. Chouaf, M. Othmani

“…Two approaches were developed: one is experimental to determine the critical stress intensity factor KIC and the other is numerical to predict the possible paths of crack propagation.…”
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Leveraging a novel nanocomposite for enhanced drilling fluid efficiency by Yaqin Tian, Farag M. A. Altalbawy, Nikunj Rachchh, T. Ramachandran, Aman Shankhyan, A. Karthikeyan, Dhirendra Nath Thatoi, Deepak Gupta, Muyassar Norberdiyeva, Mohammad R. K. M. Al-Badkubi, Mehrdad Mottaghi

“…Statistical modeling with the Bingham Plastic and Herschel-Bulkley approaches revealed superior predictability for these nanocomposite-enhanced fluids. …”
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Changing environmental conditions impact the phenotypic plasticity of Carex acuta and Glyceria maxima, two common wet grassland species by Keith R. Edwards, Bernhard Glocker, Jiří Mastný, Tomáš Picek

“…Contrary to our predictions, C. acuta produced more ramets and was taller than G. maxima. …”
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Parametric Modeling and Analysis of High Power IGBT Device by LIU Fei, MAO Kaixiang

“…The findings are of great help to the simulation analysis of complex circuits, and data prediction and method guidance in future experiments, and valuable for the fault reproduction, failure analysis and design optimization of high-power IGBT modules.…”
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Plant tissue type and mineral contents shape endophytic bacterial communities in the Sisrè berry plant [Synsepalum dulcificum (Schumach &amp; Thonn.) Daniell] in Benin. by Rabiath F R Adigoun, Alexis Durand, Hervé N S Aholoukpè, Dèdéou A Tchokponhoué, Enoch G Achigan-Dako, Aimé H Bokonon-Ganta, Emile Benizri

“…Metagenome function prediction indicated that S. dulcificum harbors bacteria with the potential to metabolize carbohydrates and amino acids, as well as synthesize secondary metabolites and antimicrobial compounds beneficial for plant growth and adaptation to environmental stresses. …”
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Determination of Financial Distress: Firm Size as Moderating Variable by Herlin Dwi Febiana, Irva Tri Febriyanti, Nurhana Dhea Parlina

“…Therefore, financial ratios are a benchmark to predict financial stress. Businesses can use the findings of this study to predict financial crises. …”
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VACCINES AND IMMUNIZATION: WORLD SITUATION by G.H. Brundtland, C. Bellamy, D. Wolfenson

“…The last issue of the report «vaccines and immunization: world situation» stresses considerable success in immunization at the global level since the mid 90 s — completely total eradication of poliomyelitis across the world, as well as the drastic reduction of the new measles and tetanus cases among mothers and newborns in some poor countries. …”
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Exploring the agronomic traits, antioxidant and antifungal properties of Hermetia illucens frass extract in durum wheat (Triticum durum Desf.) by Antonella Vitti, Leonardo Coviello, Patrizia Falabella, Stefania Mirela Mang, Carmen Scieuzo, Francesco Iannielli, Domenico Ronga, Maria Nuzzaci

“….), the most cultivated species worldwide, is threatened by various stresses. Among these, the biotic stresses caused by phytopathogenic fungi, like Fusarium sporotrichioides, are responsible for food losses and mycotoxins poisoning. …”
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Development of a Technique for Toughness Estimation in Dual-Phase Steels Using Representative Volume Elements by Amin Latifi Vanjani, Hari M. Simha, Alexander Bardelcik

“…The flow behavior of each Dual-Phase (DP) steel grade is predicted using idealized Representative Volume Elements (RVEs) up to uniform elongation. …”
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