Reconfigurable Ultra-Miniaturized MIMO Antenna for Tissue-Independent Communication in Injectable Medical Implants by L. Harlan, M. Susila, Sachin Kumar, Hyun Chul Choi, Kang Wook Kim

“…The proposed antenna, fabricated on a flexible polyimide substrate (<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\varepsilon _{r} =3.5$ </tex-math></inline-formula>), with overall dimensions of 5 mm <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\times 2$ </tex-math></inline-formula> mm <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\times 0.05$ </tex-math></inline-formula> mm, is enclosed within a biocompatible polyimide casing. …”
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Comparison of phenotypic and genetic traits of ESBL-producing UPEC strains causing recurrent or single episode UTI in postmenopausal women by Michelle Kalu, Peter Jorth, Annie Wong-Beringer

“…Abstract Background Recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTIs) occur in over 20% of patients, with postmenopausal women (over 50 years old) carrying the highest risk for recurrence compared to younger women. …”
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Clinical and biochemical characteristics for patients with polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, M-protein, and skin changes syndrome: a pilot observational study by Pei Li, Ye Zhang, Li-Min Luo, Wen-Qing Wang, Jing Li, Yan Cheng, Xiao Dang, Yang Chen, Wei Jiang

“…VEGF level, which was negatively correlated with Ca2+ level (r = −0.56), was reduced in most patients with POEMS syndrome receiving bortezomib/ixazomib and lenalidomide/thalidomide therapy. …”
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ارزیابی عملکرد محصولات PDIR-Now و PERSIANN CCS برای بارش‌های منجر به خسارت‌بارترین سیلاب‌های کشور ایران در سال‌های 1396 الی 1398... by سید حسین ثنایی نژاد, خسرو سالاری

“…برای ارزیابی عملکرد از شاخص‌های آماری PC، BIAS، FAR، POD، HSS، R2، ME، MAE و RMSE استفاده شد. نتایج به دست آمده بیان‌گر تغییرپذیری بالای شاخص‌ها در وقایع مختلف است. …”
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Effects of Minimally Invasive Versus Open Pancreatoduodenectomy on Short-Term Surgical Outcomes and Postoperative Nutritional and Immunological Statuses: A Single-Institution Prope... by Shinsei Yumoto, MD, Hiromitsu Hayashi, MD, PhD, Kosuke Mima, MD, PhD, Daisuke Ogawa, MD, Rumi Itoyama, MD, PhD, Yuki Kitano, MD, PhD, Shigeki Nakagawa, MD, PhD, Hirohisa Okabe, MD, PhD, Hideo Baba, MD, PhD

“…The number of dissected lymph nodes and the R0 resection rate did not differ between the 2 groups. …”
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Comprehensive profiling of gut bacterial communities in hybrid red tilapia with and without streptococcosis by Pathamawan Amthungphong, Natthaphong Sombuttra, Triwit Rattanarojpong, Kanthida Kusonmano, Saengchan Senapin, Satid Chatchaiphan, Watanalai Panbangred, Jirayut Euanorasetr

“…The infected streptococcal isolates were confirmed by 16S rRNA sequencing. The 16S amplicon was sequenced in gut microbiome samples from healthy and diseased groups to analyze the bacterial composition profiles associated with red tilapia with and without streptococcosis. …”
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Analysis of PM10 trends in open-pit mining: Assessing emission controls and WHO guideline compliance by Roberto Rojano, Heli A. Arregocés, Gloria Restrepo

“…The TheilSen function of R was used to explore the temporal variability of PM10 during 2010–2020. …”
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The Promising Effect of Tocilizumab on Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection (cAMR) of Kidney Transplant by Łukasz Świątek, Miłosz Miedziaszczyk, Dominik Lewandowski, Filip Robakowski, Piotr Tyburski, Marta Jakubowska, Marek Karczewski, Ilona Idasiak-Piechocka

“…One of the recent promising methods of cAMR treatment is a recombinant humanized anti-interleukin-6 receptor (IL-6R) monoclonal antibody referred to as Tocilizumab (TCZ). …”
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A comprehensive overview of acupuncture therapy over the past 20 years: Machine learning-based bibliometric analysis by Chen Liu, Shuqing Liu, Yu Wang, Xinyi Xia, Yu Zhang, Huili Jiang, Tuya Bao, Xuehong Ma

“…Methods: The MeSH term ''Acupuncture Therapy'' was used for searching publications from 1st January, 2004–31 st December, 2023 on the PubMed database, while the R platform was adopted to obtain associated data. …”
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Exploring the Mechanism of <i>Clostridium autoethanogenum</i> Protein for Broiler Growth Based on Gut Microbiota and Serum Metabolomics by Chunqiao Shan, Yan Liu, Sisi Liu, Chuang Li, Chaoxin Ma, Hongmin Yu, Juan Li, Guotuo Jiang, Jing Tian

“…The present study used 16S rRNA gene sequencing and serum metabolomics to investigate the effect of CAP on the cecal microflora structure and serum metabolites in 42-day-old broiler chickens. …”
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EVALUACIÓN DEL PROCESO DE OBTENCIÓN DE ACEITES DIELÉCTRICOS EN LA REFINERÍA SERGIO SOTO DE CABAIGUÁN by Sheila María Acosta Rodríguez, Nancy López Bello, Juan Pedro Hernández Touset

“…Conclusiones: La evaluación del corte R3 mediante cartas de control muestra valores apropiados de acidez y esta constituye una herramienta de fácil acceso en la toma de decisión en la industria. …”
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Bacterial contamination in public transport during COVID-19 pandemic: Characterization of an unusual Staphylococcus aureus isolate tolerant to vancomycin by Eva Smelikova, Marcela Krutova, Vaclav Capek, Marie Brajerova, Pavel Drevinek, Jan Tkadlec

“…Population analysis profile-area under the curve ratio (PAP-AUC) testing did not confirm the hVISA phenotype, but mutations in the hVISA phenotype-related gene vraR and other genes related to cell wall synthesis (fmtB) and intercellular adhesion (sasC) were found. …”
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Incidence and influencing factors of occupational pneumoconiosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xiao Yu, Xinri Zhang, Xuesen Su, Xiaomei Kong

“…The Pearson correlation analysis revealed that silicosis incidence was highly correlated with cumulative silica exposure (r=0.794, p&lt;0.001).Conclusion The incidence of pneumoconiosis in occupational workers was 0.093 and seven factors were found to be associated with the incidence, providing some insight into the prevention of pneumoconiosis.PROSPERO registration number CRD42022323233.…”
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An experimental and numerical study of the ballistic behavior of an epoxy matrix hybrid composite reinforced with aramid fabric and fique fabric by Bernardo Soares Avila de Cêa, Raí Felipe Pereira Junio, Douglas Santos Silva, Fábio da Costa Garcia Filho, Sergio Neves Monteiro, Lucio Fabio Cassiano Nascimento

“…The Weibull parameters showed good reliability with the R2 precision adjustment between 0.95 and 0.978. …”
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Evaluation of the Level of Salivary sHLA-G in Children Aged 3–5 Years with or without Dental Caries by Mansoureh Bijani, Amrollah Mostafazadeh, Mina Motallebnejad, Ali Bijani, Roghiyeh Pourbagher, Samaneh Gharekhani

“…Spearman’s rank correlation test showed a weak positive correlation (p=0.039, r = 0.22), between the level of salivary sHLA-G and dental caries. …”
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The necessity of gestational vitamin D supplementation depends on ambient temperature: concern for infant vitamin D status by Wanjun Yin, Wanjun Yin, Wanjun Yin, Wanjun Yin, Lei Zhang, Lei Zhang, Peng Zhu, Peng Zhu

“…Individual information on sociodemographic characteristics, perinatal health status, lifestyle, and birth outcomes was collected prospectively.ResultsThe best-fit relationship was observed in the regression model using a quadratic function to describe the association between the ambient temperature of the eighth gestational month (29–32 gestational weeks) and cord blood 25(OH)D concentrations (R2 = 0.358, p &lt; 0.001). Ambient temperatures of 10 and 24.5°C were linked to the cutoff of vitamin D inadequacy (&lt;50 nmol/L) and deficiency (&lt;30 nmol/L) in cord blood, respectively. …”
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Ru(II) Complexes Bearing O, O-Chelated Ligands Induced Apoptosis in A549 Cells through the Mitochondrial Apoptotic Pathway by Jincan Chen, Jie Wang, Yuanyuan Deng, Tao Wang, Tifang Miao, Chengpeng Li, Xianhong Cai, Ying Liu, Justin Henri, Lanmei Chen

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Spatiotemporal variation and influencing factors of phosphorus in Asia’s longest river based on receptor model and machine learning by Gege Cai, Jiamei Zhang, Wanlu Li, Jiejun Zhang, Yun Liu, Shanshan Xi, Guolian Li, Haibin Li, Xing Chen, Fanhao Song, Fazhi Xie

“…The Random Forest model performed well in predicting total phosphorus concentrations, with R2 value of 0.76. This study provides useful information for optimizing phosphorus pollution management and strategies for eutrophication control in the Yangtze River as well as in other large watersheds.…”
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Influence of Ultrasonic Activation on the Physicochemical Properties of Calcium Silicate-Based Cements by Fredson Márcio Acris De Carvalho, Yara Teresinha Corrêa Silva-Sousa, Carlos Eduardo Saraiva Miranda, Paulo Henrique Miller Calderon, Ana Flávia Simões Barbosa, Luciana Martins Domingues De Macedo, Fuad Jacob Abi Rached-Junior

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Early Outcomes With Cerebral Embolic Protection During Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation by Shashank Shekhar, MD, Amar Krishnaswamy, MD, Grant Reed, MD, MSc, James Yun, MD, Rishi Puri, MD, PhD, Samir Kapadia, MD

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