Using nonlinear auto-regressive with exogenous input neural network (NNARX) in blood glucose prediction by Fayrouz Allam

“…The accuracy of the prediction for long prediction time is a major factor affecting the performance of the control system. …”
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Function, Structure, and Transport Aspects of ZIP and ZnT Zinc Transporters in Immune Cells by Bum-Ho Bin, Juyeon Seo, Sung Tae Kim

“…In this review, we discuss the function, structure, and transport aspects of two major mammalian zinc transporter types, importers and exporters. …”
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Scan-to-BIM-to-Sim: Automated reconstruction of digital and simulation models from point clouds with applications on bridges by Yunping Fang, Stergios-Aristoteles Mitoulis, Daniel Boddice, Jialiang Yu, Jelena Ninic

“…However, existing automated frameworks frequently encounter challenges due to substantial computational demands and the difficulties when applied to defective point clouds, which arise from adverse environmental conditions, measurement errors, and limitations of surveying equipment. Major limitations also exist in achieving real-time data exchange and mapping between Building Information Modelling (BIM) models and simulation (Sim) models. …”
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Novel Modifications and Delivery Modes of Cyclic Dinucleotides for STING Activation in Cancer Treatment by Lu Y, Li Z, Zhu X, Zeng Q, Liu S, Guan W

“…Cyclic dinucleotides (CDNs), produced by cGAS sensing cytoplasmic abnormal DNA, are major intermediate activating molecules in the STING pathway. …”
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Circumferential Expansion Property of Composite Wrapping System for Main Cable Protection of Suspension Bridge by Pengfei Cao, Hai Fang, Weiqing Liu, Yong Zhuang, Yuan Fang, Chenglin Li

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Enhanced performance of Bi2S3/TiO2 heterostructure composite films for solar cell applications by Saket Mathur, Victoria Bishop, Andrew Swindle, Wei Wei

“…Day to day energy production is shifting towards renewable energy sources as these sources become more economically viable while being less polluting to operate; solar energy has become one of the major sources of renewable energy. However, it currently relies on ultra-pure silicon ingots to produce commercial silicon photovoltaics, which prevents the cost of electricity being produced to compete with non-renewable energy production. …”
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Navigating the sojourn: a mixed-methods exploration of game-based approaches for enhancing intercultural adaptation among Chinese international higher education students in Austral... by Xiao Hu

“…The Sociocultural Adaptation Scale (SCAS) was used to define variables, with survey data analysed through the Mann–Whitney U test and interview data interpreted using coded variables. The major concerns for their intercultural adaptation difficulties in Australia relate to the development of academic skills, as well as the adjustment to the local socio-cultural system. …”
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The Impact of Hematologic Disorders on the Severity of Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis: A Comparative Study by Mengqi Wang MD, Xiangqian Huang MD, Yuchuan Ding Ph.D, Xunming Ji MD, PhD, Ran Meng MD, PhD

“…The use of batroxobin significantly improved the prognosis of CVST caused by hematologic diseases, without causing major bleeding or death during the follow-up period. …”
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Model of Swamp and Peat Area Protection Policy Based on Justice and Local Community Empowerment by Taufik Wijoseno, Aullia Vivi Yulianingrum, Elviandri Elviandri

“… Peatland management in Kutai Kartanegara faces major challenges, especially due to the expansion of the coal mining industry. …”
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Transportation Infrastructure Project Financing; Highways Capital Structure Design Techniques by Hanieh Soleymani, Mehdi Ravanshadnia, Mehdi Montazer

“…Meeting large infrastructure needs including its proper maintenance and operation is and will remain a major challenge for the all-around the in the coming years requiring targeted innovative financing mechanisms. …”
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Molecular dynamics simulation based prediction of T-cell epitopes for the production of effector molecules for liver cancer immunotherapy. by Sidra Zafar, Yuhe Bai, Syed Aun Muhammad, Jinlei Guo, Haris Khurram, Saba Zafar, Iraj Muqaddas, Rehan Sadiq Shaikh, Baogang Bai

“…Liver cancer is the sixth most frequent malignancy and the fourth major cause of deaths worldwide. The current treatments are only effective in early stages of cancer. …”
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Efficacy of Hummel (Modified Schlumberger) Arrays of Vertical Electrical Sounding in Groundwater Exploration: Case Study of Parts of Ibadan Metropolis, Southwestern Nigeria by Micheal Oladunjoye, Solomon Jekayinfa

“…Hence, modified Schlumberger arrays can be said to be a good alternative to the conventional Schlumberger array for groundwater exploration especially in urban settings where space constraint is a major challenge.…”
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Metabolic disorders as a factor in pathogenesis of infectious diseases in cattle by A. D. Alekseev

“…All this is the reason for low efficacy of vaccination against major infectious diseases. The paper presents the results of testing of plant tissue product «Vidoral», developed by the FSBEI HE Ural SAU for prevention of immunodeficiency conditions in cattle, caused by different factors. …”
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Financing the future: insights into sustainable energy investments through scientific mapping and meta-analysis by Mustafa Raza Rabbani, Madiha Kiran, Zakir Hossen Shaikh

“…The study pinpoints five major themes suitable for discussion and exploration of new research questions: (i) the role of Fintech in renewable energy finance, (ii) the regulatory framework governing renewable energy finance, (iii) the economic feasibility of renewable energy in emerging markets, (iv) the influence of private and public finance on renewable energy development, and (v) the relationship between renewable energy finance and sustainable development goals. …”
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Association of Taiwan’s Rainfall Patterns with Large-Scale Oceanic and Atmospheric Phenomena by Yi-Chun Kuo, Ming-An Lee, Mong-Ming Lu

“…The second temporal EOF mode (16%) revealed the rainfall variance associated with the monsoon and its interaction with the slopes of the mountain range. This pattern is the major contributor to spatial variance of rainfall in Taiwan, as indicated by the first mode (40%) of spatial variance EOF analysis. …”
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Evaluation of the Anti-Cancer Efficacy of Cyclooxygenase Inhibition in Combination with Nutrient Starvation on Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma <em>In Vitro</em> by Ayşe Nur Çaldıran, Gizem Gürel, Başak Aru

“…Conclusion: This study demonstrated that diclofenac treatment can induce apoptosis in PDAC by suppressing both COX-1 and COX-2 levels, although starvation does not have a major impact on its anticancer efficacy. Further studies should focus on determining the optimal duration of starvation prior to NSAID treatment. …”
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Embedded Connector in Severe Optimization of Steel Plate for Shear Strengthening of RC Beam: Experimental and Numerical Investigations by Md. Ashraful Alam, Suliman A. Bakkar, Shahnawaz A. Onik, Kamal N. Mustapha

“…Environmental impact has become one of the major factors taken into consideration for recent civil engineering studies and projects. …”
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Functional Epithelium Remodeling in Response to Applied Stress under In Vitro Conditions by Ivana Pajic-Lijakovic, Milan Milivojevic

“…Mathematical modeling is often used in tissue engineering in order to overcome one of its major challenges: transformation of complex biological and rheological behaviors of cells and tissue in a mathematically predictive and physically manipulative engineering process. …”
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Improving Breast Cancer Outcomes among Women in China: Practices, Knowledge, and Attitudes Related to Breast Cancer Screening by Tsu-Yin Wu, Yi-Lan Liu, Scott Chung

“…Background. Breast cancer is a major public health issue and the most commonly diagnosed cancer for women worldwide. …”
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A systematic review of Gram-negative bacterial prevalence and antibiotic resistance in pediatric sepsis: Insights from pediatric intensive care units by Ghada Haidar Ali, Mohammed Abdullah Albariqi, Ahmed Hassan Alhazmi, Abdulrahman Hassan Alasmari, Saeed Mari Nasser

“…Sepsis is a major cause of mortality among critically ill children, particularly affecting neonates and children under five. …”
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