A Highly Compact Split Ring Resonator-Based Rectangular Dielectric Resonator Antenna With Multiband Characterization by Shahid Khan, Owais Khan, Kiran Raheel, Syed Ahson Ali Shah, Bilal Tariq Malik, Salahuddin Khan, Neelam Gohar, Slawomir Koziel

“…This work encompasses a novel highly compact Split Ring Resonator (SRR) based quad-band Dielectric Resonator Antenna (DRA) for 4G and 5G applications. …”
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Computational Analysis of an Ammonia Combustion System for Future Two-Stroke Low-Speed Marine Engines by Jose R. Serrano, Ricardo Novella, Héctor Climent, Francisco José Arnau, Alejandro Calvo, Lauge Thorsen

“…Subsequently, the study explores various aspects of the novel ammonia-diesel combustion system, addressing combustion and emissions characteristics. …”
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Procedural sedative effect of remimazolam in ICU patients on invasive mechanical ventilation: a randomised, prospective study by Youli Tian, Jintong Li, Minggen Jin, YiHua Piao, Jisheng Sheng, Zhixiong Mei, Qingsong Cui, Lilin Li

“…Conclusion Remimazolam is a novel benzodiazepine that has demonstrated promising applications in general anaesthesia and procedural sedation; however, its use in ICU sedation is still in the early stages of research. …”
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Evaluation of a user‐friendly CSDS cage apparatus for studying depressive‐like behaviors in rodents by Hao Zhang, Dongmei Gao, Minghu Hu, Wanqing Zhou, Muxuan Han, Ya Sun, Yang Zhang, Jieqiong Wang, Mingzhou Gao

“…Our study team developed a novel, standardized apparatus to induce CSDS in rodents and assessed the model's practical adaptability. …”
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Neuron-inspired CsPbBr3/PDMS nanospheres for multi-dimensional sensing and interactive displays by Junhu Cai, Xiang Zhang, Yu Chen, Wenzong Lai, Yun Ye, Sheng Xu, Qun Yan, Tailiang Guo, Jiajun Luo, Enguo Chen

“…Drawing inspiration from neurons, a novel multifunctional CsPbBr3/PDMS nanosphere is devised to sense humidity, temperature, and pressure simultaneously with unique interactive responses. …”
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Accelerated TLPD bonding of reliable IMCs micro joints using Cu–8Ni substrate under thermal gradient: Experiments and theoretical calculations by Yanqing Lai, Mingjie Wang, Donghui Zheng, Meiping Liu, Bao Chen, Jinmei Lv, Ning Zhao

“…With the rapid development of the third-generation semiconductor power device towards high density, high performance, miniaturization and high temperature resistance, it is now urgent to develop a transient liquid phase diffusion (TLPD) bonding method with short bonding time and high reliability. In this study, a novel TLPD bonding method under thermal gradient (TG) with Cu–8Ni alloy as the substrate on the one side of Cu/Sn(40 μm)/Cu–8Ni micro joints was designed. …”
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Mechanically robust surface-degradable implant from fiber silk composites demonstrates regenerative potential by Wenhan Tian, Yuzeng Liu, Bo Han, Fengqi Cheng, Kang Yang, Weiyuan Hu, Dongdong Ye, Sujun Wu, Jiping Yang, Qi Chen, Yong Hai, Robert O. Ritchie, Guanping He, Juan Guan

“…Our belief is that the material family of CFSCs may promise a novel biomaterial strategy for yet to be achieved excellent regenerative implants.…”
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Genomic patterns of strain-specific genetic structure, linkage, and selection across fall armyworm populations by Ashley E. Tessnow, Rodney N. Nagoshi, Robert L. Meagher, Todd M. Gilligan, Ben M. Sadd, Yves Carrière, Holly N. Davis, Shelby J. Fleischer, Kelly Richers, John C. Palumbo, Patrick Porter, Jose Carlos Verle Rodrigues, Gregory A. Sword

“…Here, we used whole genome sequencing population genomics to unravel novel patterns of population structure, linkage, and selection across the genome of a notorious agricultural pest, the fall armyworm. …”
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Pyrrolizine-5-carboxamides: Exploring the impact of various substituents on anti-inflammatory and anticancer activities by Gouda Ahmed M., Abdelazeem Ahmed H., Abdalla Ashraf N., Ahmed Muhammad

“…Towards optimization of the pyrrolizine-5-carboxamide scaffold, a novel series of six derivatives (4a-c and 5a-c) was prepared and evaluated for their anti-inflammatory, analgesic and anticancer activities. …”
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Exploring phytochemical, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties of Plumeria pudica Jacq. leaves by Kavan Shukla, Kunal N. Odedra, B. A. Jadeja

“…This study concludes that the diverse extracts of P. pudica leaves possess remarkable phytoconstituent properties both qualitatively and quantitatively, suggesting their rich bioactive compound content and potential as novel sources for therapeutic applications.…”
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Using remote sensing and machine learning to generate 100-cm soil moisture at 30-m resolution for the black soil region of China: Implication for agricultural water management by Liwen Chen, Boting Hu, Jingxuan Sun, Y. Jun Xu, Guangxin Zhang, Hongbo Ma, Jingquan Ren

“…To fill this gap, we propose a novel framework for estimation high spatial resolution multi-layer soil moisture data. …”
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Effect of a chemically-modified-curcumin on dental resin biodegradation by Qi Dai, Hsi-Ming Lee, Austin Giordano, Fu-Pen Chiang, Stephen G. Walker, Rafael Delgado-Ruiz, Francis Johnson, Lorne M. Golub, Ying Gu

“…This study is to investigate the inhibitory effects of a novel Chemically-Modified-Curcumin (CMC 2.24) on esterase activities and related dental material biodegradation.MethodsDental adhesive materials and composite resins were incubated in S. mutans suspension with CMC 2.24 and other compounds, including doxycycline, Chemically-Modified-Tetracycline (CMT-3), and curcumin for 4 weeks. …”
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Development and Evaluation of Aloperine-Loaded Nanostructured Lipid Carriers for the Treatment of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension by Liu H, Liu S, Ma P, Ma L, Liu Y, Zhao F, Zhou R

“…Through a series of experiments including single-factor experimentation, transmission electron microscopy, high-performance liquid chromatography, in vivo pharmacokinetics, and tissue distribution studies, we assessed the physicochemical properties, drug release profiles, and in vitro and in vivo performance of this novel nanocarrier.Results: The prepared aloperine-loaded NLCs exhibited a milky white and translucent suspension appearance, presenting a quasi-spherical shape under a transmission electron microscope, with an average particle size of (509.48± 30.04) nm and an entrapment efficiency of (64.18± 1.14)%. …”
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Sustained Endocytosis Inhibition via Locally‐Injected Drug‐Eluting Hydrogel Improves ADCC‐Mediated Antibody Therapy in Colorectal Cancer by Chong Wu, Xiaoting Liu, Rong Liu, Shiyao Song, Zi‐Fan Zheng, Yilin Zeng, Yong Mei, Jing‐Yang Zhang, Qijia Duan, Run Lin, Jin‐Zhi Du, Weiling He

“…This study represents a novel strategy to boost the monoclonal antibody‐mediated anti‐tumor response in CRC.…”
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Numerical investigation on heat transfer and flow mechanism in microchannel heat sink having V shape ribs by Naushad Ali, Injamamul Haque, Tabish Alam, Tauseef Uddin Siddiqui, Mushtaq Ahmad Ansari, Jagmohan Yadav, Shivam Srivastava, Erdem Cuce, Intesaaf Ashraf, Dan Dobrotă

“…This research offers a novel perspective that while elevated rib angles (approaching 90°) mitigate hydraulic resistance, they concurrently reduce the enhancement of heat transfer, thereby accentuating the necessity for an optimized rib angle to achieve equilibrium between thermal and hydraulic performance.…”
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Development of a patient reported outcome instrument for chronic sialadenitis by Fatemeh Ramazani, Amr Hamour, Caroline C. Jeffery, Vincent Biron, Yaser Alrajhi, Daniel O’Connell, David W. J. Côté

“…Conclusion Clinical application of the novel questionnaire produced by this study will allow for a patient-centered assessment of the patient reported effectiveness of sialendoscopy assisted therapies for management of chronic sialadenitis. …”
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Death and disappearance: Measuring racial disparities in mortality and life expectancy among people in state prisons, United States 2000-2014. by Bryan L Sykes, Ernest K Chavez, Justin D Strong

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Drawing on a novel dataset created and curated, we calculate standard, age- specific quantities (death rates and life-expectancy) using period lifetable methods, disaggregated by race and sex, across three different periods (2000-2004, 2005-2009, and 2010-2014) for each state. …”
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Precise intracellular uptake and endosomal release of diverse functional mRNA payloads via glutathione-responsive nanogels by Rupali Dabas, Naveenan Navaratnam, Haruki Iino, Saidbakhrom Saidjalolov, Stefan Matile, David Carling, David S. Rueda, Nazila Kamaly

“…We present a novel, highly customizable glutathione-responsive nanogel (NG) platform for efficient mRNA delivery with precise mRNA payload release control. …”
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Natural Products as Sources of Antimalarial Drugs: Ethnobotanical and Ethnopharmacological Studies by Oluwole Solomon Oladeji, Abimbola Peter Oluyori, Deborah Temitope Bankole, Tokunbo Yemisi Afolabi

“…Therefore, commitment to scientifically explore the bioactive compounds, antimalarial potential and toxicological profile of these plants is inevitable as they could lead to novel natural products for effective malaria therapy.…”
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OCT Biomarkers in Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration: A Narrative Review by Cristian Metrangolo, Simone Donati, Marco Mazzola, Liviana Fontanel, Walter Messina, Giulia D’alterio, Marisa Rubino, Paolo Radice, Elias Premi, Claudio Azzolini

“…While central retinal thickness has been the most common and one of the first OCT identified biomarkers, today, other qualitative and quantitative biomarkers provide novel insight into disease activity and offer superior prognostic value and better guidance for tailored therapeutic management. …”
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