Pre-failure indicators detected by Acoustic Emission: Alfas stone, cement-mortar and cement-paste specimens under 3-point bending by Stavros K. Kourkoulis, Ioanna Dakanali

“…Acoustic Emission (AE) is the technique most wide¬ly used now¬adays for Structural Health Monitor¬ing (SHM). Application of this technique for continuous SHM of restored elements of stone monuments is a challeng¬ing task. …”
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Residual Strain Monitoring and Dynamic Characteristics of Hybrid Hollow Square Tube with Metal–FRP–Metal Sandwich Walls by Zhao Li, Mingyao Liu, Jintao Wang, Wei Ke

“…This novel hybrid HST may be used for online health monitoring and safety evaluation to build intelligent machine tools structures.…”
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The Frequency of Intestinal Parasitic Infections in COVID-19 Patients: A Case-Control Study in Tehran, Capital of Iran by Ali Taghipour, Majid Pirestani, Ramin Hamidi Farahani, Mohammad Barati

“…The present study was done to evaluate the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) in patients with COVID-19 in health care centers (Imam Reza and Golestan hospitals), Tehran, capital of Iran. …”
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Antioxidant and antihyperglycemic activities of Scorzonera cinerea radical leaves in streptozocin-induced diabetic rats by Temiz Mehmet Ali

“…Thus, it can be considered as a candidate dietary supplement for health benefits in diabetes.…”
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Unlocking Female Fertility with a Specific Reproductive Exercise Program: Protocol of a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trail by Barbara Petra Kovács, Júlia Balog, Barbara Sebők, Márton Keszthelyi, Szabolcs Várbíró

“…According to World Health Organization (WHO) data, 16% of people are affected by infertility across the globe. …”
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Cerrahi Hastalıkları Hemşireliği Dersinin Klinik Uygulamasını Yapan Öğrencilerin Belirledikleri Hemşirelik Tanılarının Önem Sırasına Göre Değerlendirilmesi by Çağla Aykin, Nuray Akyüz, Hatice Merve Alptekin

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Designing a Cocreated Intervention with African American Older Adults for Hypertension Self-Management by Kathy D. Wright, Carolyn H. Still, Lenette M. Jones, Karen O. Moss

“…Based on the participants’ feedback, we created four biweekly (2-hour) group sessions that incorporated their suggestions and addressed their concerns. Health care providers can use this technique to engage African American older adults in participant-centered hypertension self-management.…”
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Meta-analysis and systematic review for the genetic basis of cleft lip and palate by Wafaa Yahia Alghonemy, Mohamed Gaber Ashmawy

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Power Transmission Mechanism and Tribological Performance of Modern Bicycle Drivetrains—A Review by Yook Wah Liew, Owen Matthews, Dzung Viet Dao, Huaizhong Li

“…Bicycles are one of the most sustainable forms of transportation and sports available today, known for their environmental friendliness, cost-effectiveness, lightweight design, compactness, and health benefits. The efficiency and power transmission of bicycle drivetrains have emerged as crucial concerns for engineers, bicycle manufacturers, and both professional and amateur cyclists. …”
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Unlocking biological complexity: the role of machine learning in integrative multi-omics by Ravindra Kumar, Rajrani Ruhel, Andre J. van Wijnen

“… The increasing complexity of biological systems demands advanced analytical approaches to decode the underlying mechanisms of health and disease. Integrative multi-omics approaches use multi-layered datasets such as genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, and metabolomic data to understand biological processes much more comprehensively compared to the single-omics analysis and to provide a comprehensive view of cellular and molecular processes. …”
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Body Weight Comparison Before and After Pregnancy in Patients Treated at an Ecuadorian Hospital by Patricio Jaramillo Guerrero, María de Lourdes Llerena Cepeda, Manuel Conrado Ezcurdia Bárzaga

“…This study provided significant data about variations in body weight during the pregnancy period in the Ecuador specific context, which could have important implications for the medical care and health management of future mothers.…”
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Proteomics and Its Current Application in Biomedical Area: Concise Review by Semira Gobena, Bemrew Admassu, Mebrie Zemene Kinde, Abebe Tesfaye Gessese

“…These methods collectively contribute to the comprehensive understanding of proteins and their roles in health and disease. In the biomedical field, proteomics finds widespread application in cancer research and diagnosis, stem cell studies, and the diagnosis and research of both infectious and noninfectious diseases. …”
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Antimicrobial-Resistance Profile of Helicobacter pylori, Obtained from Endoscopic Patients in Bahir Dar, North West Ethiopia by Mulat Erkihun, Desalegn Nigatu Chanie, Yesuf Adem Siraj

“…A cross-sectional study was conducted from January to May 2019 at endoscopy service-providing health facilities that are found in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia (Gamby teaching general hospital, Kidane Mihret specialty higher clinic, and Eyasta specialty higher clinic). …”
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Evidence of human exposure and associated risk factors to Rift Valley fever in selected districts of Central and Western Zambia. by Chilufya C Kasongamulilo, Michelo Syakalima, Ngondo Saasa, Henson Kainga, Girja S Pandey, Andrew N Mukubesa, Innocent Mwape, Masahiro Kajihara, Ayato Takada, Martin Simuunza

“…Therefore, this study recommends that public education of livestock farmers, public health workers, slaughterhouse workers, communities, livestock and veterinary staff needs to be enhanced to increase awareness and preparedness for RVF outbreak in Zambia.…”
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A novel isothermal whole genome sequencing approach for Monkeypox Virus by Matthias Licheri, Manon Flore Licheri, Lukas Probst, Cora Sägesser, Pascal Bittel, Franziska Suter-Riniker, Ronald Dijkman

“…Whole genome sequencing (WGS) has been successfully used to keep track of viral evolution during outbreaks or for surveillance of multiple pathogens of public health significance. Current WGS protocols for MPXV are either based on metagenomic sequencing or tiled-PCR amplification. …”
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Machine learning-enhanced high-resolution exposure assessment of ultrafine particles by Yudie Jianyao, Hongyong Yuan, Guofeng Su, Jing Wang, Wenguo Weng, Xiaole Zhang

“…Abstract Ultrafine particles (UFPs) under 100 nm pose significant health risks inadequately addressed by traditional mass-based metrics. …”
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Short-Term Relapse Quantitation as a Fully Surrogate Endpoint for Long-Term Sustained Progression of Disability in RRMS Patients Treated with Natalizumab by Y. C. Wang, A. Sandrock, J. R. Richert, L. Meyerson, X. Miao

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The Need for Orthodontic Treatment among Vietnamese School Children and Young Adults by Son Minh Nguyen, Minh Khac Nguyen, Mare Saag, Triin Jagomagi

“…All the subjects were evaluated according to Angle’s molar relationship, the presence of malocclusion, and the components of the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (Dental Health Component, DHC, and Aesthetic Component, AC). …”
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Cost-effectiveness analysis of romosozumab for severe postmenopausal osteoporosis at very high risk of fracture in Mexico. by Juan Pablo Diaz Martinez, Therese Aubry de Maraumont, Elly Natty Sánchez, Luis Miguel Camacho Cordero, Eric Yeh

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>Results show that romosozumab/ denosumab produces greater health benefits at a lower total cost than teriparatide/ denosumab.…”
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The Effect of Irisin as a Metabolic Regulator and Its Therapeutic Potential for Obesity by Hui Li, Fang Wang, Mu Yang, Jiao Sun, Yi Zhao, Dongqi Tang

“…Obesity is a worldwide health problem due to the imbalance of energy intake and energy expenditure. …”
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