Identification and expression analysis of the ZF-HD gene family in castor by XU Xingyuan, HUANG Fenglan, ZHANG Chunlan, ZHU Mengyang, CUI Zhiyu, LIU Peng

“…The RcZF-HD genes were clustered into three subgroups, and the number of genes in each group was different. The gene structure was conserved within the group but diversified between groups. …”
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Effects of High Internal Phase Emulsion Gels Stabilized by Whey Protein-Pectin Complex on the Quality of Low-Fat Processed Cheese by LI Hongjuan, LI Zhen, REN Chuan, YUAN Yujing, LI Ke, QIU Xiaobao, LI Hongbo, YU Jinghua

“…The results showed that WP75 had the smallest mean particle size, uniform fat distribution, and a stable protein network structure. Within the frequency range of 0.1–10 Hz, both the elastic modulus (G’) and viscous modulus (G”) values of the emulsion gel samples tended to increase as the oil phase volume fraction increased. …”
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Construction and optimization of the watershed-scale ecological network based on network characteristic analysis: A case study of the Lancang River Basin by Yi Wang, Xiaogang Zhou, Chang Ding, Wenxuan Li, Linyun Huang, Beichen Ge, Yuhong Song

“…Nonetheless, optimizing the structure and stability of ENs remains a complex issue. …”
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Morphometric Analysis of Human Embryonic Stem Cell-Derived Ventricular Cardiomyocytes: Determining the Maturation State of a Population by Quantifying Parameters in Individual Cell... by Harvey Y. S. Chan, Wendy Keung, Ronald A. Li, Andrew L. Miller, Sarah E. Webb

“…We suggest that these quantitative morphometric methods might serve as simple and effective tools that can be utilized in the determination of the level of structural maturation of hESC-vCMs.…”
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WETLAND AND BIOCULTURAL HERITAGE REGENERATION THROUGH THEMATIC ECOLOGICAL TOURISM PRACTICE: THE CASE OF PATAN SUB-DISTRICT, KHUN TAN DISTRICT, CHIANG RAI, THAILAND by Siripen YIAMJANYA, Kannapat KANKAEW, Bussaba SITIKARN, Parinya NAKPATHOM, Ali Mohsin Salim Ba AWAIN, Teerarat JABJAINAI

“…The analytic hierarchy process (AHP) was employed to rank the criteria for ecological tourism development. The structural equation modelling (SEM), as a quantitative approach, was used to foster the factors collected from the focus group. …”
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Engineering Magnetic Heterostructures with Synergistic Regulation of Charge‐Transfer and Spin‐Ordering for Enhanced Water Oxidation by Chongyan Hao, Yang Wu, Xiaobo Zheng, Yumeng Du, Yameng Fan, Weikong Pang, Anton Tadich, Shujun Zhang, Thomas Frauenheim, Tianyi Ma, Xiaoning Li, Zhenxiang Cheng

“…It is found that the charge‐transfer behavior enhances conductivity and adsorption ability through band structure regulation. Meanwhile, magnetically polarized electrons promote triplet O2 generation and accelerate electron transport via spin‐selective pathways. …”
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Effect of different restorative design on stress concentration of lithium disilicate and monolithic zirconia endocrown on a mandibular molar - a finite element analysis by Garima Karn, Manoj Shetty, Chethan Hegde

“…Knife edge margins were seen to yield greater stress concentration on the remaining tooth structure in comparison to shoulder margins in endocrowns of both the materials used. …”
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Microwave-assisted synthesis and swelling behavior of poly lactic acid (PLA) grafted Cordia dichotoma gum-based hydrogels by Jyoti Sinha, Abubakar Hamisu Mijinyawa, Faisal Islam Chowdhury, Muhd Zu Azhan Yahya, Pramod Kumar Singh, Geeta Durga

“…Therefore, tailoring their structure to achieve desired swelling properties is crucial. …”
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High performance memristor device from solution processed MnO2 nanowires: Tuning of resistive switching from analog to digital and underlying mechanism by Rajkumar Mandal, Arka Mandal, Nayan Pandit, Rajib Nath, Biswanath Mukherjee

“…Microstructural characterizations, viz, XRD, SEM, EDAX and XPS of synthesized sample revealed highly crystalline structures of MnO2 nanowires. As synthesized MnO2 nanowires, mixed in different weight percentages with poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) solution were deposited on Al electrode to form thin film memristor devices. …”
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Tetrodotoxin, fungal pathogen infection, and bacterial microbiome associations are variable in the skin microecosystems of two Taricha newt species by Talon Jost, Talon Jost, Alysha Henderson, Brandon LaBumbard, Krisztian Magori, Amber Stokes, Danica Bergin, Autumn Holley, Autumn Holley, Molly Bletz, Molly Bletz, Obed Hernández-Gómez, Gary Bucciarelli, Douglas C. Woodhams, Jonah Piovia-Scott, Jenifer B. Walke

“…In T. torosa, however, Bd, but not TTX, was correlated with the skin microbiome structure. The relationship between TTX and skin microbiome composition differed between species, with significant correlations observed only in T. granulosa, which exhibited higher TTX concentrations. …”
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Experiment and Analysis of Cord Stress on High-Speed Radial Tire Standing Waves by Peng-Fei Sun, Hong-Wu Huang, Shui-Ting Zhou, Yi-Jui Chiu, Meng Du, Dong-Hao Zhao

“…A finite element model for a 195/65R15 radial tire is established with the nonlinear analysis software ABAQUS, based on the tire structure and cord parameters. This paper comparatively analyzes the finite element simulation results and experimental results of the tire load-sinkage relation and the load vs inflatable section width relation and finds little difference between the simulation and experimental results. …”
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A new approach to synthesize nano-yttrium boride particle through metallothermic reduction process by Sadhasivam M., Berchmans L.J., Meenashisundaram G.K., Mehana Usmaniya U., Sankaranarayanan S.R., Kumaresh Babu S.P.

“…X-ray diffraction (XRD) studies revealed the formation of YB4 and YB6 phases as well as their respective crystal structures. Thermal analysis was done to calculate the weight loss and phase stability at different temperatures. …”
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Modeling and simulations of hydrodynamic shocks in a plasma flowing across randomized ICF scale laser beams by Hüller, S., Ludwig, J. D. T., Rose, H. A., Bruulsema, C., Farmer, W., Michel, P., Milder, A. L., Swadling, G. F., Rozmus, W.

“…Such beams have usually a speckle structure generated by optical smoothing techniques that reduce the spatial and temporal coherence in the laser field pattern. …”
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Superfast Set, Strong and Less Degradable Mineral Trioxide Aggregate Cement by Abdullah Alqedairi, Carlos A. Muñoz-Viveros, Eugene A. Pantera, Marc Campillo-Funollet, Hussam Alfawaz, Ensanya Ali Abou Neel, Tariq S. Abuhaimed

“…These liquids also significantly increased the compressive strength with no statistical differences between them; this was associated with the production of dense, consolidated structures. Conclusions. The modified MTA could be used in surgical endodontics and high stress-bearing areas.…”
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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

“…Aquatic trophic networks are especially dynamic and versatile, thus suggesting new approaches for identifying network structures and functioning in a comprehensive manner.In this study, a qualitative model was devised for this purpose. …”
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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

“…Flexible, wearable, piezoresistive sensors have significant potential for applications in wearable electronics and electronic skin fields due to their simple structure and durability. Highly sensitive, flexible, piezoresistive sensors with the ability to monitor laryngeal articulatory vibration supply a new, more comfortable and versatile way to aid communication for people with speech disorders. …”
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Do DSM-5 Eating Disorder Criteria Overpathologize Normative Eating Patterns among Individuals with Obesity? by Jennifer J. Thomas, Katherine A. Koh, Kamryn T. Eddy, Andrea S. Hartmann, Helen B. Murray, Mark J. Gorman, Stephanie Sogg, Anne E. Becker

“…Research assessors (n=3) independently conferred ED diagnoses via Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV and a DSM-5 checklist. …”
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Assessing Human Factors in Virtual Reality Environments for Industry 5.0: A Comprehensive Review of Factors, Metrics, Techniques, and Future Opportunities by Oscar Escallada, Ganix Lasa, Maitane Mazmela, Ainhoa Apraiz, Nagore Osa, Hien Nguyen Ngoc

“…This study contributes to the establishment of a coherent structure for future research and development in human-centered design within the rapidly evolving landscape of Industry 5.0, paving the way for more effective and standardized approaches in the future.…”
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Is your medical device “easy to use”? Supplemental oxygen patients’ experiences and tradeoffs around portable oxygen concentrators and tanks by Marc Egeth, Naomi Cherne, Nichole Breeland, Samantha Sye, Jennifer Soosaar, Frederic Seifer, Stanislav Glezer

“…The research described in this paper aims to understand through semi-structured interviews the experiences and interests of oxygen patients with respect to travel, mobility, and use of oxygen tanks and portable and stationary oxygen concentrators. …”
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Recognition of Staphylococcus aureus by the pattern recognition molecules langerin, mannan-binding lectin, and surfactant protein D: the influence of capsular polysaccharides and w... by Kirstine Mejlstrup Hymøller, Kirstine Mejlstrup Hymøller, Stig Hill Christiansen, Stig Hill Christiansen, Anders Grønnegaard Schlosser, Uffe B. Skov Sørensen, Jean C. Lee, Steffen Thiel, Steffen Thiel

“…This study highlights the dynamic interplay of langerin, MBL, and SP-D in recognizing specific surface structures on S. aureus and provides insight into how this pathogen evades innate immune recognition.…”
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