Effect of forging sequence and heat treatment on microstructure of high-duty power-plant shaft made of Cr-Mo ultra-high strength steel by Skubisz P., Lisiecki Ł.

“…It was found that the use of large feed ratios on cogging and varied cooling allowed to suppress the adverse effects of the inevitable abnormal grain growth, resulting in 1–2 ASTM in forged condition and reaching 6 ASTM and 8/9 ASTM after quenching in oil and water spray, respectively, which allowed a corresponding notched impact strength of 44÷48 and 85÷122 J/cm2 in the critical region of the forged shaft after tempering.…”
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Exploring happiness factors with explainable ensemble learning in a global pandemic. by Md Amir Hamja, Mahmudul Hasan, Md Abdur Rashid, Md Tanvir Hasan Shourov

“…Our findings indicate that 'GDP per capita' is the most critical indicator of happiness score (HS), while 'social support' and 'healthy life expectancy' are also important features before and after the pandemic. …”
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Mental health help-seeking knowledge, attitudes and behaviour among male elite rugby players: the role of masculine health-related values by Simon M Rice, John L Oliffe, Yasutaka Ojio, Rei Amemiya

“…The SPSI was not significantly related to help-seeking measures.Conclusion Findings highlight critical gaps between intention and actual help-seeking behaviour among male elite athletes. …”
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The Protective Role of Ambient Ultraviolet Radiation Against Dementia: An Ecological Analysis of Global Data by Wenpeng You

“…Conclusion Lower ambient UVR levels are associated with higher dementia incidence rates worldwide, suggesting a critical role for UVR in mitigating dementia risk. …”
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Prevalence of prolonged grief disorder and its symptoms among bereaved individuals in China: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Bao-Liang Zhong, Meng-Di Yuan, Jun-Fa Liu

“…The risk of bias of the included studies and certainty of the evidence were assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Checklist for Studies Reporting Prevalence Data (‘JBI checklist’) and the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluations (GRADE), respectively. …”
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Prevalence of traditional cardiovascular risk factors in high-risk Kyrgyzstan population as compared to Indians − An Indo-Kyrgyz cardiometabolic study by Kamal Sharma, Shilpi Mohan, S. A. Hossain, Stuti Shah, Ashwati Konat, Komal Shah, Shubh Mehta, Jonsi Jayantkumar Tavethia, Jeel Narendra Sarvaiya, Saumya Joshi, Karan Shah, Dhruv Rakeshkumar Patel, Shlok Patel

“…Understanding the prevalence of traditional cardiovascular risk factors (CVRFs) in these populations is critical for effective prevention and management strategies. …”
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COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance Level in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Addisu Tadesse Sahile, Girma Demissie Gizaw, Tennyson Mgutshini, Zewdu Minwuyelet Gebremariam, Getabalew Endazenaw Bekele

“…The Joanna Briggs Institute prevalence critical appraisal tools and the modified NewcastleOttawa Scale (NOS) were used to assess the quality of evidence. …”
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New Architecture of Foreign Direct Investment Regulation in the European Union by D. E. Moiseeva, A. D. Kulinich

“…The findings reveal that the securitization of Chinese FDI served as a critical tool for the Commission to legitimize its push for supranational regulation. …”
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Qualitative systematic review on the lived experience of functional neurological disorder by Loyola McLean, Andrea Szasz, Anthony Korner

“…The qualitative literature search included book chapters, theses, fellowship reports and conference articles as well as peer-reviewed scientific journals.The Critical Appraisal Skills Programme tool was used to assess 33 papers, with eight papers included in the final synthesis. …”
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The Role of the Sports Kinesiologist to Prevent Grade II Ankle Sprains in Volleyball by Tiziana D'Isanto, Giovanni Esposito, Rosario Ceruso, Francesca D'Elia, Gaetano Raiola

“…In sports such as volleyball, characterized by repetitive high-intensity movements that heighten the risk of musculoskeletal injuries, particularly to the ankle, critical management of diagnosis, rehabilitation, and re-athletisation phases by specialized professionals comes to the forefront. …”
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Comparison of the Effect of Enteral Feeding through the Bolus and Continuous Methods on Serum Phosphorus and Glucose Levels in Patients with Mechanical Ventilation: A Randomized Cl... by Javad Seyyedi, Zahra Rooddehghan, Mostafa Mohammadi, Shima Haghani

“…It indicates the importance of the nutritional method in controlling the phosphorus level in critically ill patients. However, there was no difference between the effects of dietary methods on blood glucose control.…”
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Mitral Valve Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair Volumes and Trends by Kris Kumar, Timothy F. Simpson, Harsh Golwala, Adnan K. Chhatriwalla, Scott M. Chadderdon, Robert L. Smith, Howard K. Song, Ryan R. Reeves, Paul Sorajja, Firas E. Zahr

“…Further studies are needed to understand the clinical impact of variability in utilization and the optimal procedural volumes to ensure high efficacy outcomes and maintain critical access to MTEER therapies.…”
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Universal model for predicting the phase composition of multicomponent brasses based on chemical analysis data by Aleksey V. Svyatkin, Gleb V. Kostin

“…The simulation model developed in this study enables both to analyse the existing alloys and to predict the behaviour of new alloys. This is critically important for optimising technological processes, and improving the operational properties of materials.…”
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Physicians’ perception towards continuing professional development in government teaching hospitals of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia-mixed method design by Merahi Kefyalew Merahi, Walelegn Worku Yallew

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Synergy of Occupational Safety and Work Environment to Support Productivity and Sustainable Well-Being in the Port Sector by Hengki Firmansyah, Muji Gunarto, Andriyansah Andriyansah

“…Together, these variables account for 68% of the variance in employee productivity, emphasizing the critical role of OHS and work environment management in improving operational efficiency. …”
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The characteristic of poverty-alleviation behavioral strategies of the rural poor population and their relationship with socio-demographic factors by Yan Li, Jin-wei Zhu, Yong-quan Huo

“…Hierarchical regression analysis reveals that socio-demographic characteristics such as health status, educational level, family size, main occupation, and income sources have predictive power regarding the formation of pragmatic and fatalistic poverty-alleviation strategies.ConclusionAmong the four types of poverty-alleviation behavior strategies identified among rural poor population, fatalistic and pragmatic strategies are critically significant for poverty-alleviation efforts and should receive heightened attention from poverty-alleviation workers. …”
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“National Champions” and Technological “Little Giants”: Chinese Industrial Policy Between Modernization and Tradition by I. V. Danilin

“…The relevance of this study lies in evaluating China's capacity to adapt to a shifting international environment, heightened technological competition from Western countries, and domestic pressures such as an aging population and slowing economic growth.The paper seeks to assess current strategies for the development of China's national innovation system (NIS) and critically analyze the transformation of its industrial policy. …”
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Comparison of the Effects of Desflurane, Sevoflurane, and Propofol on the Glottic Opening Area during Remifentanil-Based General Anesthesia Using a Supraglottic Airway Device by Takashi Kondo, Hiromichi Izumi, Makiko Kitagawa

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Correlation of precisely fabricated geometric characteristics of DNA-origami nanostructures with their cellular entry in human lens epithelial cells by Yexuan Guo, Tianze Xiong, Hong Yan, Rui Xue Zhang

“…Abstract Human lens epithelial cells (hLECs) are critical for lens transparency, and their aberrant metabolic activity and gene expression can lead to cataract. …”
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The role of M1/M2 macrophage polarization in the pathogenesis of obesity-related kidney disease and related pathologies by Periklis Dousdampanis, Ioanna Aggeletopoulou, Ioanna Aggeletopoulou, Athanasia Mouzaki

“…This review focuses on the involvement of macrophages in CKD and highlights their role as a critical link between CKD and other pathologies. Targeting macrophage polarization and the ensuing macrophage-induced inflammation could be an effective therapeutic strategy for CKD and related diseases and improve outcomes for patients with obesity-related kidney disease.…”
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