Upper Limb Orthoses: Integrating Topology Optimization and 3D Printing for Custom Fit and Function by Stefanos Voulgaris, Charoula Kousiatza, George Kazakis, Konstantinos-Iason Ypsilantis, Dimitrios Galanis, Chara Ch. Mitropoulou, Maria Gkara, Stelios K. Georgantzinos, Konstantinos Soultanis, Nikos D. Lagaros

“…The produced hand brace aims to offer enhanced mechanical performance and comfort by precisely fitting an individual’s anatomy while minimizing material usage and weight. To achieve optimal design efficiency, the study explores the application of a topology optimization (TO) approach for design, while the manufacturing process utilizes Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), an evolving technology within the additive manufacturing (AM) sector.…”
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Suture Repair and Suspensory Button Fixation of Avulsion Fracture of the Fibular Styloid (Arcuate Fracture) by Surasak Srimongkolpitak, M.D., Pratchaya Manop, M.D., Bancha Chernchujit, M.D.

“…Suture repair and suspensory button fixation of an avulsion fracture of the fibular styloid (arcuate fracture) aims to establish fixation stability, provide a robust system, minimize the rate of fixation failure, reduce the incidence of implant irritation, and address PTFJ instability.…”
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Rationally designed universal passivator for high-performance single-junction and tandem perovskite solar cells by Zuolin Zhang, Yinsu Feng, Jike Ding, Quanxing Ma, Hong Zhang, Jiajia Zhang, Mengjia Li, Taoran Geng, Wenhuan Gao, Yang Wang, Boxue Zhang, Thierry Pauporté, Jian-Xin Tang, Hongjian Chen, Jiangzhao Chen, Cong Chen

“…Moreover, the defect healing effect is precisely modulated by carefully controlling the number of hydrogen atoms on cations and steric hindrance. Due to minimized interfacial energy loss, L-valine benzyl ester p-toluenesulfonate (VBETS) modified inverted PSCs deliver a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 26.28% using vacuum flash processing technology. …”
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An Optimal Routing Framework for an Integrated Urban Power–Gas–Traffic Network by Mohammad Jadidbonab, Hussein Abdeltawab, Yasser Abdel-Rady I. Mohamed

“…The proposed algorithm and integrated structure can select optimal travel routes to minimize gas-emission effects and locate charging options to reduce electric vehicle users’ travel time. …”
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Experimental Determination of Effective Minority Carrier Lifetime in HgCdTe Photovoltaic Detectors Using Optical and Electrical Methods by Haoyang Cui, Jialin Wang, Chaoqun Wang, Can Liu, Kaiyun Pi, Xiang Li, Yongpeng Xu, Zhong Tang

“…A saturation constant background light and a small resistance paralleled with the photodiode are used to minimize the influence of the effect of junction capacitance and resistance on the minority carrier lifetime extraction in the PIOCVD and SPR measurements, respectively. …”
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Hydration Status Is Associated with Aortic Stiffness, but Not with Peripheral Arterial Stiffness, in Chronically Hemodialysed Patients by Daniel Bia, Cintia Galli, Rodolfo Valtuille, Yanina Zócalo, Sandra A. Wray, Ricardo L. Armentano, Edmundo I. Cabrera Fischer

“…Adequate fluid management could be essential to minimize high arterial stiffness observed in chronically hemodialyzed patients (CHP). …”
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QCA: Quantum Computational Approach for Internet of Things with 5G Connectivity by Shitharth Selvarajan, Hariprasath Manoharan, Adil O. Khadidos, Alaa O. Khadidos

“…Most of the IoT devices are connected for data transmission to end users with remote monitoring units, but there are no sufficient data storage units, and more data cannot be processed at minimized time periods. Hence, in the proposed method, quantum information processing protocols and quantum algorithms are integrated where data transmissions are maximized. …”
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Foreign Body Bottom of Pen in Bronchus with and without Atelectasis by Rahmadona Rahmadona, Ade Asyari, Novialdi Novialdi, Fachzi Fitri

“…Appropriate diagnosis and treatment will minimize the risk of complications.…”
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Low-error encoder for time-bin and decoy states for quantum key distribution by Davide Scalcon, Elisa Bazzani, Giuseppe Vallone, Paolo Villoresi, Marco Avesani

“…Abstract Time-bin encoding is a robust method for implementing quantum key distribution (QKD) on optical fiber channels, minimizing drift-induced errors. However, interferometric structures make achieving stable and low intrinsic Quantum Bit Error Rate (QBER) challenging. …”
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Analysis of the effects of electromobility and renewable energy integration on grid power quality by Akintayo Oluwakemi K., Longe Omowunmi M., Oni Oluwafemi E.

“…Thus, filters should be incorporated into EVs to minimize the effect of their integration into the distribution network. …”
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Evaluating passive immunity in piglets from sows vaccinated with a PEDV S protein subunit vaccine by Jiajia Liu, Jiajia Liu, Guangli Hu, Shengjin Liu, Guangcai Ren, Liguo Gao, Liguo Gao, Zhiqing Zhao, Rui Geng, Dingli Wang, Xiao Shen, Feng Chen, Hanqin Shen, Hanqin Shen

“…Piglets from the subunit vaccine group exhibited lower viral shedding, reduced clinical symptoms, and minimal intestinal lesions. These findings suggest that the PEDV S protein subunit vaccine provides enhanced immunity and protection against PEDV, making it a promising candidate for preventing PEDV infections in swine.…”
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Modifications Caused by Enzyme-Retting and Their Effect on Composite Performance by Jonn A. Foulk, Denis Rho, Mercedes M. Alcock, Chad A. Ulven, Shanshan Huo

“…Four fiber specimens were created: no retting, minimal retting, moderate retting, and full retting. …”
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Improvement of Shelf Life and Sensory Quality of Pears Using a Specialized Edible Coating by Virgilio Cruz, Romeo Rojas, Saúl Saucedo-Pompa, Dolores G. Martínez, Antonio F. Aguilera-Carbó, Olga B. Alvarez, Raúl Rodríguez, Judith Ruiz, Cristóbal N. Aguilar

“…Coated pears coded as T13 (candelilla wax 3%, gum arabic 4%, jojoba oil 0.15%, and pomegranate polyphenols 0.015%) extended and improved their shelf life quality due to the minimization of the physic-chemical changes and sensorial properties. …”
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Anesthetic conduction in giant ovarian tumor by José Luis Muñoz Gallardo, Arletys Curbelo Hernández, José Luis Muñoz Fernández

“…Conclusions: The use of multimodal analgesia was proven for adequate pain control, minimizing possible postoperative complications, aided by preventive management with polypharmacy and hemodynamic support during the abdominal decompression period. …”
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Pore-Scale Modelling of Three-Phase Capillary Pressure Curves Directly in Uniformly Wet Rock Images by Yingfang Zhou, Dimitrios Georgios Hatzignatiou, Johan Olav Helland, Yulong Zhao, Jianchao Cai

“…The fluid configurations and favorable capillary entry pressures are determined based on free energy minimization by combining all physically allowed three-phase arc menisci. …”
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Reconstruction of radiation-induced damage in patients with facial hemangiomas using free anterolateral thigh flap by Trần Thiết Sơn, Phan Tuấn Nghĩa, Nguyễn Hữu Trọng, Phạm Thị Việt Dung, Tạ Thị Hồng Thuý, Christopher Runyan

“…Conclusion: The ALT flap has several advantages, including flexibility in use, diversity in flap components, and minimal impact on the donor site, making it increasingly popular and effective.…”
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The clinical-stage drug BTZ-043 accumulates in murine tuberculosis lesions and efficiently acts against Mycobacterium tuberculosis by Andreas Römpp, Axel Treu, Julia Kokesch-Himmelreich, Franziska Marwitz, Julia Dreisbach, Nadine Aboutara, Doris Hillemann, Moritz Garrelts, Paul J. Converse, Sandeep Tyagi, Sina Gerbach, Luzia Gyr, Ann-Kathrin Lemm, Johanna Volz, Alexandra Hölscher, Leon Gröschel, Eva-Maria Stemp, Norbert Heinrich, Florian Kloss, Eric L. Nuermberger, Dominik Schwudke, Michael Hoelscher, Christoph Hölscher, Kerstin Walter

“…Here, we report on lesional BTZ-043 concentrations severalfold above the minimal-inhibitory-concentration and the substantial local efficacy of BTZ-043 in interleukin-13-overexpressing mice, which mimic human TB pathology of granuloma necrosis. …”
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Forecasting of virtual power plant generating and energy arbitrage economics in the electricity market using machine learning approach by Tirunagaru V. Sarathkumar, Arup Kumar Goswami, Baseem Khan, Kamel A. Shoush, Sherif S. M. Ghoneim, Ramy N. R. Ghaly

“…Notably, the introduced AOLSTM approach demonstrates minimal error metrics compared to conventional methods such as persistence, Gradient Boost, and Random Forest.…”
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Ultra-high electrostriction and ferroelectricity in poly (vinylidene fluoride) by ‘printing of charge’ throughout the film by Ningyi Zhang, Xiaobing Dong, Shihui He, Zhao Liang, Weipeng Li, Qihao Qian, Chao Jiang

“…Generally, traditional methods to improve the electrostriction of PVDF either sacrifice other crystalline-related key properties or only influence minimal regions around the surface. Here, we design a unique electret structure to fully exploit the benefits of internal crystal in PVDF films. …”
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Design of a Compact UWB MIMO Antenna without Decoupling Structure by Yanjie Wu, Kang Ding, Bing Zhang, Jianfeng Li, Duolong Wu, Kun Wang

“…Commonly used complex decoupling or coupling structures are eliminated that endow the proposed antenna minimized foot print, which is preferred in mobile handset. …”
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