Thermosensitive injectable in situ forming hydrogel incorporating anti-oxidative stress and anti-inflammatory nanoparticles for vital pulp therapy of pulpitis by Lixin Zhang, Xianling Ning, Jingyi Cui, Yanqiang Zhao, Fei Xie, Ningxin Zhu, Dan Wang, Man Qin, Zhiqiang Lin, Yuanyuan Wang

“…Vital pulp therapy is critically important for the long-term preservation of teeth with pulpitis. …”
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Synthetic design and analysis on microwave dielectric properties of novel garnet-type Ca3MTiGe3O12 (M = Co, Ni) ceramics by Yuan Nie, Yanjun Liu, Ziqi Zhao, Wenjie Zhang, Fangyi Huang, Huanfu Zhou

“…The lattice energy and packing fraction are both critical factors that influence the Q×f value of CCTG ceramics. …”
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Performance Improvement in Pile Anchor System for Deep Foundation Excavation Using Electroosmotic Chemical Treatment by Lei Zhang, Bing-Hui Wang, Li-Yan Wang, Li-Ping Jing, Chen Fang, Zhen-Dong Shan

“…Finally, parametric analyses were performed to investigate effects of several parameters on anchoring force in terms of the ultimate pull-out capacity of the anchor, identifying critical parameters for the field study. Based on laboratory test results, field studies were carried out in the Yingkou city. …”
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The Current State of Data to Estimate Prevalence and Severity of Food Allergies in the United States by Juliana M. Ruzante, Caroline Rains, Catherine Viator, Dan Liao, Darryl Creel, Stefano Luccioli, Gabriella Anic, Beverly J. Wolpert, Christopher Warren, Laura DiGrande

“…Currently, in the United States, there is no comprehensive surveillance system to collect data on food allergies; however, prevalence and severity data are critical to quantify the burden of food allergies, develop evidence-based control measures, detect emerging issues, and monitor trends. …”
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Research Progress on Natural Products That Regulate miRNAs in the Treatment of Osteosarcoma by Lin Wang, Xinyu Liu, Haoze Lv, Han Zhang, Rimei Lin, Shan Xu, Chaojing Zhang, Shilei Lou, Zhidong Qiu, Cong Sun, Ning Cui

“…miRNAs are small non-coding RNA molecules that play critical roles in the regulation of gene expression and have been closely associated with various diseases, including cancer. …”
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Predictive modelling of sustainable concrete compressive strength using advanced machine learning algorithms by Tejas Joshi, Pulkit Mathur, Parita Oza, Smita Agrawal

“…Fifteen input parameters—cement, natural and recycled fine and coarse aggregates, fly ash, manufactured Sand (M-Sand), water, admixture, w/c ratio, and age—were identified as critical factors influencing CS. A data set of 1030 samples from the literature was used, supplemented by additional experiments with recycled aggregates and manufactured sand. …”
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Learning to Boost the Performance of Stable Nonlinear Systems by Luca Furieri, Clara Lucia Galimberti, Giancarlo Ferrari-Trecate

“…The growing scale and complexity of safety-critical control systems underscore the need to evolve current control architectures aiming for the unparalleled performances achievable through state-of-the-art optimization and machine learning algorithms. …”
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A Review on Deep Learning for Quality of Life Assessment Through the Use of Wearable Data by Vasileios Skaramagkas, Ioannis Kyprakis, Georgia S. Karanasiou, Dimitris I. Fotiadis, Manolis Tsiknakis

“…Notably, wearable sensory devices have gained prominence, offering real-time data on vital signs and enabling remote healthcare monitoring. This review critically examines DL's role in QoL assessment through the use of wearable data, with particular emphasis on the subdomains of physical and psychological well-being. …”
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Estimation of D-dimer, C-reactive protein and ferritin in Covid-19 survivors in a North Indian Hospital, Lucknow, India. by Chetna Singla, Dhananjay Tiwari, Himali Jha, Mohammad Mustufa Khan, Sadaf Parveen, Roshan Alam

“…COVID-19 survivors who are critically ill featured hyper inflammation and the associated biomarkers may be useful for risk stratification. …”
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Age and moisture affect the relationship between competition and tree growth by Xinyu Han, Lushuang Gao, Mingqian Liu, Yihong Zhu, Keda Cui, Xinyu Zhang, Xiuhai Zhao, Ruibo Zhang, Klaus von Gadow, Yiyu Tian, Kangchen Wang

“…While competition among trees is recognized as a critical factor influencing their growth, the precise mechanism underlying its impact remains unclear. …”
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Vehicle Re-Identification Based on Multiple Magnetic Signatures Features Evaluation by Juozas Balamutas, Dangirutis Navikas, Vytautas Markevicius, Mindaugas Cepenas, Algimantas Valinevicius, Mindaugas Zilys, Michal Prauzek, Jaromir Konecny, Zhixiong Li, Darius Andriukaitis

“…The validation experiments demonstrate the efficacy of presented approach in extracting critical features that hold the potential for successfully re-identifying same vehicles. …”
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High prevalence of antimicrobial resistance genes in multidrug-resistant-ESBLs-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae post-COVID-19 pandemic by Golnar Rahimzadeh, Shaghayegh Rezai, Ghazal Abbasi, Saman Soleimanpour, Reza Valadan, Laleh Vahedi, Somayeh Sheidaei, Faezeh Sadat Movahedi, Raha Rezai, Mohammad Sadegh Rezai

“…During the COVID-19 pandemic, increased antibiotic use to manage critically ill patients was contributed to the rise of multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae. …”
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Health risks evaluation of mycotoxins in plant-based supplements marketed in Malaysia by Rozaini Abdullah, Nur Syazwin Kamarozaman, Siti Soleha Ab Dullah, Mohd Yusmaidie Aziz, Hussein Bakheit Adam Aziza

“…To assess risk, Margin of Exposure (MOE) values were determined, showing that all AFB2-positive samples had MOE values below the critical threshold of 10,000, indicating an urgent need for risk management. …”
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Comparison between Hyperspectral Imaging and Chemical Analysis of Polyphenol Oxidase Activity on Fresh-Cut Apple Slices by Luna Shrestha, Boris Kulig, Roberto Moscetti, Riccardo Massantini, Elke Pawelzik, Oliver Hensel, Barbara Sturm

“…Determination of polyphenol oxidase activity (PPO) in apples is critical for controlling the quality of the final product (i.e., dried apples and juices). …”
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Microwave Ablation Combined with Flt3L Provokes Tumor‐Specific Memory CD8+ T Cells‐Mediated Antitumor Immunity in Response to PD‐1 Blockade by Meixiang Wang, Jing Sang, Fengkuo Xu, Shulong Wang, Peng Liu, Ji Ma, Zhengtao Chen, Qi Xie, Zhigang Wei, Xin Ye

“…The upregulation of ICOSL on migratory cDC1s was pivotal in initiating TTSM‐like cell‐mediated antitumor responses. Slc38a2 may be a critical gene responsible for the upregulation of ICOSL in Mig cDC1s following combined treatment. …”
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Proteome differences of dental stem cells between permanent and deciduous teeth by data-independent acquisition proteomics by Zhang Suping, Liu Yuqing, Dong Jin, Jiao Min, Gu Yongchun, Chen Liling, Yuan Na, Wang Jianrong, Yang Dezhao, Meng Fanwen

“…These proteins are known to be involved in critical cellular processes such as mitochondrial energy metabolism, mTOR-related autophagy pathway, and innate immune response. …”
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Identification and interpretive ranking of factors affecting the improvement of agility in business process management by Sadegh Hasani Moghadam, Mohammad Mahdi Mohtadi, Hossein Bazargani, Ali Taheri, Mohsen Miri

“…Purpose: The main goal of this study is to present a novel model for managing organizational processes possessing the necessary agility in complex situations. One of the most critical requirements of such a model is using systems thinking and a soft operations research approach because the methods introduced in the background to achieve the agility of the process management generally include fragmentary optimization because of the one-dimensional view and the lack of a system view to identifying agility variables in process management.Methodology: In this study, an attempt was made to provide a comprehensive model using the interpretative paradigm's capabilities. …”
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The Recent Technologies to Curb the Second-Wave of COVID-19 Pandemic by M. Poongodi, Mohit Malviya, Mounir Hamdi, Hafiz Tayyab Rauf, Seifedine Kadry, Orawit Thinnukool

“…Different epidemics, specially Coronavirus, have caused critical misfortunes in various fields like monetary deprivation, survival conditions, thus diminishing the overall individual fulfillment. …”
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miR-142-3p Contributes to Early Cardiac Fate Decision of Embryonic Stem Cells by Zhong-Yan Chen, Fei Chen, Nan Cao, Zhi-Wen Zhou, Huang-Tian Yang

“…Our findings provide new knowledge for further understanding of roles and mechanisms of miRNAs as critical regulators of cardiomyocyte differentiation.…”
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Adiponectin regulates proliferation and differentiation of chicken skeletal muscle satellite cells via ERK1/2 and p38 signaling pathways by Liping Guo, Kaiming Jin, Qi Sun, Chenchao Zhang, Xiongyong Chen, Zhaoyu Geng

“…Skeletal muscle satellite cells (SMSCs) are critical for postnatal skeletal muscle growth and regeneration. …”
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