Relationship between Skeletal Maturity Indicators and Dental Calcification Stages in a Sample Pediatric Population by Akshaya Ojha, Riddhi Chawla, Tarun Sihag, Ameena Ahmed, Ahtesham A. Qurishi, Laleena Rajkumari

“…Context: Human growth shows considerable variation. In addition to constitutional differences in the timing of maturation, there are diseases, systemic disorders and environmental factors that may affect a child's physiologic maturity. …”
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Parametric study of rider’s comfort in a vehicle with semi-active suspension system under transient road conditions by Arinola Bola Ajayi, Ediketin Ojogho, Surajudeen Adedotun Adewusi, Sunday Joshua Ojolo, Julio Cesar Costa Campos, Antonio Marcos de Oliveira Siqueira

“…The modeling of the of semi-active vehicle suspension system properties are contrived on the mass- spring damper system for 4 degree-of–freedom half- car model integrated with 3 degrees of freedom human-seat arrangement. Using vehicle parameters, the severity of ride discomfort experienced by the passenger as the vehicle traversed transient road conditions (i.e., traversing obstruction) was evaluated in terms of the vibration dose value (VDV). …”
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DNA barcoding highlights taxonomic uncertainties and cryptic lineages of São Francisco River basin fishes by Denis Bruno Santos Marques Nunes, Alany Itala Pontes, Leandro Ferreira dos Santos, Leonardo Luís Calado, Luciano Freitas Barros-Neto, Silvia Yasmin Lustosa-Costa, Sergio Maia Queiroz Lima, Uedson Pereira Jacobina

“…Abstract The São Francisco River (SFR) is a watershed of extreme socioeconomic importance and rich biodiversity, notable for its unique ichthyofauna and high levels of endemism. However, human interference threatens several fish species, putting them at risk of extinction. …”
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Improved TLBO-JAYA Algorithm for Subset Feature Selection and Parameter Optimisation in Intrusion Detection System by Mohammad Aljanabi, Mohd Arfian Ismail, Vitaly Mezhuyev

“…This condition is attributed to the increasing number of audit data features and the decreasing performance of human-based smart intrusion detection systems regarding classification accuracy, false alarm rate, and classification time. …”
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Novel Graphical Analyses of Runs of Homozygosity among Species and Livestock Breeds by Laura Iacolina, Astrid V. Stronen, Cino Pertoldi, Małgorzata Tokarska, Louise S. Nørgaard, Joaquin Muñoz, Anders Kjærsgaard, Aritz Ruiz-Gonzalez, Stanisław Kamiński, Deirdre C. Purfield

“…Examination of these regions in the cattle genome showed genes potentially important for natural and human-induced selection, concerning, for example, meat and milk quality, metabolism, growth, and immune function. …”
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Local wisdom tradition of maintenance of the upstream river by Ine Kusuma Aryani, R. Beny Wijarnako Kertopati

“…The aim of this research is to examine local wisdom in the maintenance and utilization of the upstream area of the Logawa River in Baseh Kedungbanteng village, Banyumas Regency, to reveal cultural character biases related to human actions related to the natural surroundings where the community resides. …”
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A review of Statistical approaches used for landslide susceptibility analysis with the help of Remote sensing and GIS technology by Sheetal Bisht, Kishan Singh Rawat

“…It might happen due to human action or natural occurrence and have significant social, economic, and environmental repercussions. …”
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New LC-MS/MS method for the determination of unconventional organic pollutants: perfluoroalkyl sulfonic acids in wastewater, surface water, and drinking water by Florentina Laura Chiriac, Andreea Valentina Petre, Antonia-Ioana Cimpean, Victor Constantin Cojocaru, Iuliana Paun, Florinela Pirvu, Vasile Ion Iancu

“…The implementation of such methods is crucial for ensuring water quality and protecting ecosystems from the adverse effects of PFSAs, ultimately fostering a safer environment for human health and biodiversity.…”
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Impact of Rutting on Traffic Safety: A Synthesis of Research Findings by Ali Fares, Man-Nok Wong, Tarek Zayed, Nour Faris

“…This discrepancy is attributed to the limitations of simulation models in capturing human factors, such as drivers’ ability to anticipate and adjust their behavior to mitigate risks. …”
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Effects of rocky desertification on soil bacterial community in alpine grasslands of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau by Shan Li, Shan Li, Huakun Zhou, Wenying Wang, Haze Ade, Haze Ade, Zhonghua Zhang, Li Ma, Zhen Wang, Qiang Zhang, Jingjing Wei, Jingjing Wei, Hongye Su, Hongye Su, Ruimin Qin, Ruimin Qin, Zhengchen Shi, Zhengchen Shi, Xue Hu, Xue Hu, Faliang Wu

“…The makeup of soil microbial communities may serve as a crucial predictor of the alpine grassland ecosystem. Climate change and human disturbance have resulted in intensified ecosystem degradation, such as grassland rocky desertification, which may modify the structures and composition of the microorganisms. …”
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Improved Ozone Level Detection through Feature Selection with Modified Whale Optimization Algorithm by Li Yu Yab, Noorhaniza Wahid, Rahayu A Hamid

“…As air quality deterioration poses significant risks to both human health and ecological equilibrium, pinpointing relevant features becomes essential for boosting prediction accuracy. …”
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Priming Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells with Hyaluronan Alters Growth Kinetics and Increases Attachment to Articular Cartilage by Peter Succar, Michael Medynskyj, Edmond J. Breen, Tony Batterham, Mark P. Molloy, Benjamin R. Herbert

“…Suspending MSCs in hyaluronan commonly occurs in animals and humans, usually without supporting data. Objective. …”
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Design of Programmable LED Based Phototherapy System by Himani Kohli, Sangeeta Srivastava, Sanjeev Kumar Sharma, Satish Chouhan, Manan Oza

“…The matrix keypad interface and liquid crystal display (LCD) offer the ease of human interface. An LED driver circuit has been efficiently designed to modulate the output power of LED. …”
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Screening of Insertion Sites and Tags on EV-A71 VP1 Protein for Recombinant Virus Construction by Miaomiao Kang, Xiangyi Li, Xiaohong Li, Rui Yu, Shuo Zhang, Jingjing Yan, Xiaoyan Zhang, Jianqing Xu, Buyong Ma, Shuye Zhang

“…This study aimed to create a new recombinant virus by modifying the EV-A71 capsid protein, serving as a useful tool and model for studying human Enteroviruses. We developed a new screening method using EV-A71 pseudovirus particles to systematically identify suitable insertion sites and tag types in the VP1 capsid protein. …”
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Diversified modification strategies for sodium alginate-based probiotic-embedded gels and their potential for food applications by Kaili Wang, Wenjia Zhou, Jianing Zhai, Peng Du, Libo Liu, Shuang Li, Aili Li

“…It can achieve targeted delivery of probiotics into the body for the purpose of improving human microecology. However, SA hydrogels alone tend to have weak mechanical properties and are susceptible to external environmental attack, making it difficult to adequately protect the probiotic core. …”
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Personal identity during the Time of Troubles in Russia (setting up a problem) by A.A. Kuznetsov

“…Hunger, devastation, deprivation, underestimation of the value of human life paradoxically promoted the development of a view on the personal identity as an important element of life. …”
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Development of a Novel Sensor System Based on Magnetic Microspheres to Detect Cardiac Troponin T by Junrong Zhang, Hongxiang Liu, Baofeng Xu, Sijun Huang, Rui Liu, Jinming Zhu, Yi Guo, Li Xu

“…The present study is aimed at exploring a novel sensing system with high specificity and precision based on magnetic microspheres developed to detect cardiac troponin T (cTnT), which is the most specific diagnostic marker for AMI in cardiovascular diseases. Naive human cTnT protein in serum samples and antigens on functional magnetic microspheres will competitively bind with limited specific antibodies. …”
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Diagnosis of planktonic trophic network dynamics with sharp qualitative changes by Gaucherel, Cedric, Fayolle, Stolian, Savelli, Raphael, Philippine, Olivier, Pommereau, Franck, Dupuy, Christine

“…These topological changes, as opposed to a dynamic on a static (frozen) network, can be triggered by natural forcings (e.g., seasons) and/or by human influences (e.g., nutrient or pollution inputs). …”
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Graphene-Based, Flexible, Wearable Piezoresistive Sensors with High Sensitivity for Tiny Pressure Detection by Rui Li, Jiahao Hu, Yalong Li, Yi Huang, Lin Wang, Mohan Huang, Zhikun Wang, Junlang Chen, Yan Fan, Liang Chen

“…The piezoresistive performance converts subtle laryngeal articulatory vibration into a stable, regular electrical signal; in addition, there is excellent real-time monitoring capability of human joint movements. This work provides a new idea for the development of wearable electronic devices, healthcare, and other fields.…”
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The effect of AKT inhibition in α-synuclein-dependent neurodegeneration by Bedri Ranxhi, Zoya R. Bangash, Zachary M. Chbihi, Sokol V. Todi, Sokol V. Todi, Peter A. LeWitt, Peter A. LeWitt, Peter A. LeWitt, Wei-Ling Tsou

“…We observed that administration of the AKT inhibitor, A-443654 led to mild improvements in both survival and motor function in flies expressing human α-Syn. Genetic studies revealed that reduction of AKT levels decreased α-Syn protein levels, concomitant with improved physiological outcomes. …”
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