Antibacterial carbon dots by Shuaishuai Wang, Dapeng Wang, Guoliang Wang, Minglei Zhang, Yirong Sun, Jianxun Ding

“…In response, several approaches have been developed, including carbon dots (CDs), antimicrobial peptides, and antimicrobial polymers, all of which have proven effective in combating bacterial resistance. Among these, CDs stand out due to their unique advantages, including low preparation cost, stable physicochemical properties, high biocompatibility, tunable surface chemistry, strong photoluminescence, and efficient generation of reactive oxygen species. …”
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Epigenetic Properties of Compounds Contained in Functional Foods Against Cancer by Giulia Casari, Brenda Romaldi, Andrea Scirè, Cristina Minnelli, Daniela Marzioni, Gianna Ferretti, Tatiana Armeni

“…The goal is to identify new therapeutic epigenetic targets for drug development, whether as stand-alone treatments or in combination with conventional antitumor approaches.…”
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Association between fish intake and incidence of sarcopenia in community-dwelling older adults after a 6-year follow-up: the Korean frailty and aging cohort study by Seunghyun Yi, Miji Kim, Chang Won Won, Yongsoon Park

“…Consumption of total seafood, fish, non-oily fish, or shellfish was not significantly associated with the incidence of sarcopenia or its parameters, such as muscle mass, handgrip strength, usual gait speed, 5-times sit-to-stand test, or the Short Physical Performance Battery. …”
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Avatars and humans may not elicit the same accent-related biases in mock courtroom research by Lara A. Frumkin, Anna Stone, Mary Jane Spiller

“…The current study used previously developed stimulus materials of a human eyewitness in a courtroom and created a comparable avatar eyewitness and virtual courtroom to assess ratings of the human and avatar.MethodParticipants (N = 703) saw one of 12 videos depicting an eyewitness on the stand at a criminal trial recounting a burglary. …”
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The effect of deformation of flow part of elastomeric elements of self-acting valves on characteristics of low-speed long-stroke compressor stages by I. S. Busarov, S. S. Busarov, V. L. Yusha

“…A method of experimental research of low-speed compressor stages with the possibility of obtaining instantaneous parameters of the gas state in the working chamber of the stage and its integral characteristics and an experimental stand for its implementation have been developed. …”
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Development of calculation method and creation of vortex jet device to control gas flow by A. Yu. Uss, A. V. Chernyshev, N. V. Atamasov

“…A number of experiments are carried out on the basis of the developed stand for testing the vortex regulator. The results of experimental studies confirmed the efficiency of the structure. …”
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Effect of Low-Intensity High-Repetition Versus High-Intensity Low-Repetition Elastic Band Resistance Training on Functional Physical Fitness and Myokine Levels in Older Adults by Moon Jin Lee, Jun-Young Sung, Jiyoun Kim

“…Pre- and post-intervention assessments included functional fitness (relative grip strength, sit-to-stand, 4 m walk, timed up-and-go (TUG)), ankle muscle strength, lower extremity power, and myokine levels (IL-6, IGF-1, SPARC, BDNF). …”
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Short‐Term Memory and Regional Climate Drive City‐Scale Water Demand in the Contiguous US by Wenjin Hao, Andrea Cominola, Andrea Castelletti

“…Climatic variables, particularly vapor pressure deficit and temperature, also stand out as primary determinants across all regions, and more evidently in Arid regions as they capture aridity and drought conditions. …”
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Height Growth of Korean Pine Seedlings Planted under Strip-Cut Larch Plantations in Northeast China by Toshiaki Owari, Shinichi Tatsumi, Liangzhi Ning, Mingfang Yin

“…The larch canopies were of varying stand age (12, 17, and 37 years) and strip-cut width (4.5, 6.0, and 7.5 m). …”
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Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve and Micronutrients Supplementation: Our Experience by D. Capoccia, F. Coccia, F. Paradiso, F. Abbatini, G. Casella, N. Basso, F. Leonetti

“…Laparoscopic gastric sleeve (LGS) has been recently introduced as a stand-alone, restrictive bariatric surgery. Theoretically, LGS attenuates micronutrients deficiencies and associated complications that were typically observed following malabsorptive procedures. …”
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More than PHB – the PHAmily of Copolymers: Justifications for Broader Use and Summary of Biodegradation Facts on Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) – A Review by M. Lackner, P. Costa, M. Koller, M. Zinn

“…Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), a family of polyesters synthesized by various microorganisms, stand out in this regard. The most common type of PHA, poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB), is particularly relevant as it is both biobased and biodegradable. …”
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Models, systems, networks in economics, engineering, nature and society by E.M. Bizhanova, V.M. Myskin, L.N. Semerkova

“…It is concluded that knowledge of the specifics of interaction between innovative industrial automation market participants will increase the efficiency of the developer company and will also help to form its distinctive market advantages that will allow the company to stand out from its competitors.…”

Optimizing electrical output performance of triboelectric nanogenerators by micro-/nano-morphology design and fabrication by Jiaxin Han, Xingyi Dai, Long-Biao Huang, Jianhua Hao

“…Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) stand out as a prominent device capitalizing on the principles of triboelectrification and electrostatic induction to generate electricity or electrical signals. …”
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Prognostic Factor Analysis of Intraocular Pressure with Neovascular Glaucoma by Satoko Nakano, Takako Nakamuro, Katsuhiko Yokoyama, Kunihiro Kiyosaki, Toshiaki Kubota

“…Greater than 90% of patients treated with trabeculectomy with mitomycin C (LEC) had persistent declines in IOP (≤21 mmHg). Stand-alone and combination anti-VEGF therapies were not associated with improved long-term prognosis of IOP. …”
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Thermal-Hydraulic Analysis of Coolant Flow Decrease in Fuel Channels of Smolensk-3 RBMK during GDH Blockage Event by A. Lombardi Costa, M. Cherubini, F. D'Auria, W. Giannotti, A. Moskalev

“…The calculations were performed using the 0-D NK (neutron kinetic) model of the RELAP5-3.3 stand-alone code. The results show that, during the event, the mass flow rate is disturbed differently according to the power distribution established for each FC in the schematization. …”
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Application of Blockchain Technology in Carbon Trading Market: A Systematic Review by Timileyin P. Abiodun, Nnamdi I. Nwulu, Peter O. Olukanmi

“…Our analysis establishes the feasibility and viability of a blockchain-powered solution for carbon trading, alongside the development of a comprehensive framework for its effective implementation, designed to stand the test of time in the fast-evolving technological landscape. …”
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Geoheritage and Geodiversity Assessment Framework for Practical Application to Geoconservation of the Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand by Vladyslav Zakharovskyi, Karoly Nemeth, Ilmars Gravis, Chris Twemlow

“…Geodiversity as a discipline is relatively young, but worthy of more attention and development. As well as a stand-alone scientific field, it may draw on other scientific disciplines in understanding the connection between natural materials and abiotic processes. …”
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Evidence base of economic evaluations of workplace-based interventions reducing occupational sitting time: an integrative review by Raija Korpelainen, Paulus Torkki, Sanaz Akhavan Rad, Frank Kiwanuka

“…From the societal perspective, the interventions (eg, the use of a sit–stand desk) were cost-effective.Conclusion The economic impact of workplace interventions implemented to reduce occupational sitting time is evident; however, the existing evidence is limited, which precludes strong conclusions. …”
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Case report: Treatable immune-mediated severe orthostatic hypotension in SARS-CoV-2 infection by Kenji Theiler, Maroussia Bronchain, Eric Grouzmann, Serge Duflon, Lorenz Hirt, Renaud Du Pasquier, Gérard Waeber, Grégoire Wuerzner, Karin Diserens, Julien F. Bally

“…We report a patient with autonomic dysfunction following acute SARS-CoV-2 infection, presenting progressively worsening severe orthostatic hypotension to the point where she could no longer sit or stand. The patient experienced a delay in diagnosis after an initial misdiagnosis of a functional neurological disorder. …”
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Experimental determination of lateral sway of a pneumatic spring when passing through a railroad switch in conditions of provision of high-speed trains` safety by Andrii Kuzyshyn, Vitalii Kovalchuk, Yulia Sobolevska, Julia Lesiv

“…It included testing the movement of a test stand over the switch and crossing in both forward and reverse directions. …”
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