Canine Descemet Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty with a Tissue Insertion Device: Technique and Long-Term Outcome by Conan Y. Chen, Steven J. Solar, Daniel S. Lewis, Kali Barnes, Batya G. Wiener, Satya Baliga, Eric Chiang, Tim E. Askew, Allen O. Eghrari, Micki D. Armour

“…To perform DSEK, a polycarbonate carrier and insertion device was designed for canine corneas that measure up to 15 mm in diameter. …”
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Unveiling the diversity of macrobenthic crustaceans on sandy beaches of the eastern Mexican coast: new records and an updated checklist by María R. Muciño-Reyes, María R. Muciño-Reyes, Edlin Guerra-Castro, Edlin Guerra-Castro, Raúl E. Castillo-Cupul, Carlos E. Paz-Ríos, Nuno Simões, Nuno Simões, Nuno Simões

“…Results demonstrated that the 6-core sampling design provided better diversity representation. An updated checklist comprising 77 species/taxa for the eastern Mexican coast was compiled, integrating historical and new data. …”
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Research on the generation and annotation method of thin section images of tight oil reservoir based on deep learning by Tao Liu, Zongbao Liu, Kejia Zhang, Chunsheng Li, Yan Zhang, Zihao Mu, Mengning Mu, Mengting Xu, Yue Zhang, Xue Li

“…Then, the SALM annotation module was designed to achieve semi-automatic annotation of the generated images. …”
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Inkjet-printed electronics for rapid and low-cost prototyping of digital microfluidic devices using an off-the-shelf printer by Babak Kamali Doust Azad, Amirhossein Roozbahani, Seyed Mohammad Tabatabaei, Amirali Valinejad, Alireza Fazelian, Kimia Shahmoradi, Fatemeh Khatami, Seyed Mohammad Kazem Aghamir, Mohammadreza Kolahdouz

“…We detail our actuation and control circuitry, designed entirely with standard electronic modules and components. …”
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Factors affecting knowledge and attitude of healthcare workers towards basic life support in Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan: a cross-sectional analysis by Umair Hayat, Ali Ahmad, Samar Hasnain, Jehan Hussan, Laiba Khan, Shabir Muhammad, Khkula Kamal, Sawaira, Areej Abbasi, Muhammad Akhlaq, Khizar Ahmad

“…On the other hand, factors such as age(p=0.004), designation (p=0.05), number of BLS sessions attended (p=0.012) and the time elapsed since the last BLS session attended (p=0.015), were positively associated with the attitude of healthcare professionals.Conclusion The level of knowledge and attitude towards BLS by healthcare professionals was suboptimal. …”
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Development of a photoacoustic acquisition system and their proof-of-concept for hemoglobin detection by Bruna Pinheiro, Vânia Pinto, Hugo Dinis, Michael Belsley, Susana Catarino, Graça Minas, Paulo Sousa

“…Based on the measured frequency response of commercial piezoelectric transducers, an electronics design comprising a differential charge amplifier and a band-pass filter was developed. …”
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Preliminary experimental study on a novel device using biomaterial for shunting fibrotic bleb following Ahmed glaucoma valve surgery in dogs by Songhui Lee, Du-Min Go, Eunji Lee, Dae-Yong Kim, Kangmoon Seo, Seonmi Kang

“…Abstract This study aimed to design and evaluate a novel trans-bleb device (TBD) for draining aqueous humor trapped within fibrotic blebs following Ahmed glaucoma valve (AGV) implantation in dogs. …”
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Optimization of the Mathematical Model of Cyclone Separation Performance Based on Response Surface Analysis by Longfei CONG, Shengyu WANG, Jiajing LUO, Changchun ZHOU

“…Through the analysis of 17 groups of test results by design expert, the following results are obtained: classification efficiency fitting formulaandgrading granularity fitting formula. …”
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Structural Optimization of the Aircraft NACA Inlet Based on BP Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithms by Zhimao Li, Changdong Chen, Houju Pei, Benben Kong

“…The BP neural networks and genetic algorithms are studied to optimize the design of the ram air inlet system. It is proven to be a novel approach, and the efficiency can be highly improved.…”
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Exploring the impact of digital financial literacy to effective financial planning and control: Perspectives on competitiveness of Thai micropreneurs by Narinthon Imjai, Kanokwan Meesook, Phiphop Somwethee, Berto Usman, Somnuk Aujirapongpan

“…This quantitative research design involved collecting data from 145 small business owners across various regions of Thailand using a carefully designed questionnaire. …”
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Curcumin-Based Nanoparticles: Advancements and Challenges in Tumor Therapy by Hicham Wahnou, Riad El Kebbaj, Bertrand Liagre, Vincent Sol, Youness Limami, Raphaël Emmanuel Duval

“…Finally, the review addresses the current challenges and future perspectives in the clinical translation of CNPs, emphasizing the need for further research to optimize their design for targeted delivery and to enhance their therapeutic outcomes. …”
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Advanced Control for Shipboard Cranes with Asymmetric Output Constraints by Mingxuan Cao, Meng Xu, Yongqiao Gao, Tianlei Wang, Anan Deng, Zhenyu Liu

“…Considering the anti-swing control and output constraint problems of shipboard cranes, a nonlinear anti-swing controller based on asymmetric barrier Lyapunov functions (BLFs) is designed. First, model transformation mitigates the explicit effects of ship roll on the desired position and payload fluctuations. …”
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Expanding the frontiers of electrocatalysis: advanced theoretical methods for water splitting by Seong Chan Cho, Jun Ho Seok, Hung Ngo Manh, Jae Hun Seol, Chi Ho Lee, Sang Uck Lee

“…This review highlights recent advances in the design and optimization of electrocatalysts, focusing on density functional theory (DFT) as a key tool for understanding and improving catalytic performance in the HER and OER. …”
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A Novel LQI-Based Speed Control of Switched Reluctance Motors for High Performance Applications by Paulo M. Robson Costa, Marcelo Vinicius De Paula, Pedro J. Dos Santos Neto, Tarcio Andre Dos Santos Barros

“…A comprehensive design procedure for the proposed LQI speed control scheme is outlined, followed by a comparative analysis with established SRM controllers based on Proportional-Integral (PI) and Hysteresis (HC) controllers. …”
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Present and future challenges for hydraulic reliability and energy efficiency in collective irrigation systems: A participatory modelling approach by Maria do Rosário Cameira, Antónia Ferreira, Luis Boteta, Pedro Santos Fortes, Maria João Calejo

“…The HubIS project, through a participatory approach with stakeholders, identified the need to assess the hydraulic and energy performance of the Lucefecit Collective Irrigation System (LCIS) for co-designed future scenarios. With this aim, a tool was developed integrating on-farm demand driven water transport and distribution with energy use. …”
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Highly sensitive and real-simultaneous CH4/C2H2 dual-gas LITES sensor based on Lissajous pattern multi-pass cell by Haiyue Sun, Ying He, Shunda Qiao, Yahui Liu, Yufei Ma

“…Two self-designed trapezoidal-head QTFs with low resonant frequencies of less than 10 kHz and quality factor of ~12000 were adopted to enhance the detection ability. …”
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Impact of Chatbots on User Experience and Data Quality on Citizen Science Platforms by Akasha-Leonie Kessel, Soror Sahri, Sven Groppe, Jinghua Groppe, Hanieh Khorashadizadeh, Marc Pignal, Eva Perez Pimparé, Régine Vignes-Lebbe

“…However, limitations due to the non-deterministic nature of LLMs exist, suggesting that workflows must be carefully designed to mitigate potential errors and ensure reliable performance.…”
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Qualitative analysis of cardiovascular disease prevention in dental practice by Áine O'Farrell, Chee H. Liew, Rosemary Geoghegan, Gerard T. Flaherty

“…This study aimed to describe dentists’ perceptions and practices regarding CVD prevention in practice. Study design and methods: A qualitative study design, using semi-structured interviews, was used to determine the perceptions, practices, barriers, and enablers of dentists towards the implementation of CVD prevention in practice. …”
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An Investigation on Effect of Organic Additives for Stable Performance Vanadium – Cerium Redox Flow Batteries by Viet Dung Trinh, Le Thanh Nguyen Huynh, Hoang Vinh Tran, Nguyen Thi Tuyet Mai, Dang Chinh Huynh

“…Through an innovative design that allows scalability and addresses the challenges of the lower energy density inherent in vanadium RFBs, V‐Ce RFBs demonstrate the potential for more compact and efficient energy storage systems. …”
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A Detection Method for Conveyor Belt Damage with Small Size and Low Contrast by HAN Yajie, HAO Xiaoli, NIU Baoning, XUE Jindong

“…[Methods] In order to solve the problem of small size, first, the DDS unit is designed to replace the Res unit in the backbone network. …”
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