China primary school students' STEM views, attitudes, self-concept, identity and experiences: A pilot study in Shandong province by Feiyue Wang, Tang Wee Teo, Shoubao Gao

“…The transcribed interviews were analyzed using emergent coding. The findings showed that students generally responded positively to the five constructs. …”
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Development of a New Modified Sonar Inspired Optimization based on Machine Learning Methods for Evaluating Compressive of High-Performance Concrete by Ali Nikkhoo, Amin Moshtagh, Mehri Mehrnia

“…Consequently, the proposed SIO-ANN approach emerges as a viable alternative for accurately assessing and predicting the compressive strength of high-performance concrete.…”
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Biochanin A Reduces Inflammatory Injury and Neuronal Apoptosis following Subarachnoid Hemorrhage via Suppression of the TLRs/TIRAP/MyD88/NF-κB Pathway by Ling-yun Wu, Zhen-nan Ye, Zong Zhuang, Yongyue Gao, Chao Tang, Chen-hui Zhou, Chun-xi Wang, Xiang-sheng Zhang, Guang-bin Xie, Jing-peng Liu, Meng-liang Zhou, Chun-hua Hang, Ji-xin Shi

“…Biochanin A (BCA), a natural bioactive isoflavonoid, has been confirmed to emerge the anti-inflammatory pharmacological function. …”
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Dynamic allostery in the peptide/MHC complex enables TCR neoantigen selectivity by Jiaqi Ma, Cory M. Ayres, Chad A. Brambley, Smita S. Chandran, Tatiana J. Rosales, W. W. J. Gihan Perera, Bassant Eldaly, William T. Murray, Steven A. Corcelli, Evgenii L. Kovrigin, Christopher A. Klebanoff, Brian M. Baker

“…Here we show that TCR discrimination between an HLA-A*03:01 (HLA-A3)-restricted public neoantigen and its wild-type (WT) counterpart emerges from distinct motions within the HLA-A3 peptide binding groove that vary with the identity of the peptide’s first primary anchor. …”
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From Cartilage to Matrix: Protocols for the Decellularization of Porcine Auricular Cartilage by Ana Caroline dos Santos, Livia Maria Barbosa de Andrade, Raí André Querino Candelária, Juliana Casanovas de Carvalho, Maria Carolina Miglino Valbão, Rodrigo da Silva Nunes Barreto, Marcelo Domingues de Faria, Rogerio Leone Buchaim, Daniela Vieira Buchaim, Maria Angelica Miglino

“…Biological scaffolds, created from the extracellular matrix (ECM) of organs and tissues, have emerged as a promising solution for transplants. The ECM of decellularized auricular cartilage is a potential tool for producing ideal scaffolds for the recellularization and implantation of new tissue in damaged areas. …”
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An AHP-TOPSIS Approach for Optimizing the Mechanical Performance of Natural Fiber-Based Green Composites by A. N. Shankar, Vishal Jagota, Nashrah Hani Jamadon, R. Raffik, V. Lakshmi Suneetha, Issah Abubakari Samori, Lokanayaki Karnan

“…Natural fibers have emerged as an effective replacement for synthetic fibers in the fabrication of green composites to be used for producing various components in automotive, aerospace, and other applications. …”
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Syngap1 promotes cognitive function through regulation of cortical sensorimotor dynamics by Thomas Vaissiere, Sheldon D. Michaelson, Thomas Creson, Jessie Goins, Daniel Fürth, Diana Balazsfi, Camilo Rojas, Randall Golovin, Konstantinos Meletis, Courtney A. Miller, Daniel O’Connor, Lorenzo Fontolan, Gavin Rumbaugh

“…Abstract Perception, a cognitive construct, emerges through sensorimotor integration (SMI). The genetic mechanisms that shape SMI required for perception are unknown. …”
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Placenta Percreta Invading Broad Ligament and Parametrium in a Woman with Two Previous Cesarean Sections: A Case Report by Mansoureh Vahdat, Abolfazl Mehdizadeh, Elaheh Sariri, Shahla Chaichian, Zahra Najmi, Maryam Kadivar

“…It frequently results in maternal morbidity and mortality mainly caused by massive obstetric hemorrhage or emergency hysterectomy. Percreta invading into the broad ligament has rarely been previously reported. …”
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Real-Time Communications in Large-Scale Wireless Networks by Liang Song, Dimitrios Hatzinakos

“…There is an emerging need for realizing real-time quality of service (QoS) over multihop wireless communications in large-scale wireless networks. …”
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Circumvallate Placenta: Associated Clinical Manifestations and Complications—A Retrospective Study by Hanako Taniguchi, Shigeru Aoki, Kentaro Sakamaki, Kentaro Kurasawa, Mika Okuda, Tsuneo Takahashi, Fumiki Hirahara

“…Women with circumvallate placenta were associated with higher incidences of preterm delivery (64.1%), placental abruption (10.9%), emergency cesarean section (45.6%), small-for-gestational age (36.9%), neonatal death (8.9%), neonatal intensive care unit admission (55.4%), and chronic lung disease (33.9%). …”
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Advanced application of metal nanoparticles in the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis by Wenjing Zhang, Tingting Xu, Yu Chen, Guiyang Zhang, Yongbo Song

“…In recent decades, nanotechnology has emerged as a promising avenue for treatment, demonstrating considerable progress in RA management. …”
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Novel delivery systems for phages and lysins in the topical management of wound infections: a narrative review by Pan Yang, Jing Li, Xiumei Ma, Nan Hu, Zhangyong Song, Bin Chen, Shizhu Li

“…To assess the current landscape of these emerging technologies, we conducted a comprehensive literature search across PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science up to July 2024, using terms such as “phage,” “lysin,” “wound,” “hydrogel,” “liposomes,” “fibers,” “nanoparticles,” and “nanoemulsion.” …”
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A Case Report Illustrating the Postoperative Course of Descemetorhexis without Endothelial Keratoplasty with Topical Netarsudil Therapy by Pimpiroon Ploysangam, Sangita P. Patel

“…Outcomes have been variable with emerging knowledge on predictive factors for success. …”
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Digital technologies and performance incentives: evidence from businesses in the Swiss economy by Johannes Lehmann, Michael Beckmann

“…In addition, we find that companies emerging as technology-friendly use performance incentives more frequently than their technology-averse counterparts. …”
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Adipokines regulate the development and progression of MASLD through organellar oxidative stress by Ke Zhao, Heng Zhang, Wenyu Ding, Xiaoshuai Yu, Yanli Hou, Xihong Liu, Xinhua Li, Xiaolei Wang

“…The role of various adipokines in regulating the onset and progression of MASLD/MASH through mitochondrial dysfunction and endoplasmic reticulum stress and the underlying mechanisms are discussed. Due to the emerging correlation between adipokines and the development of MASLD positions, these adipokines are potential targets for the development of innovative therapeutic interventions for MASLD management. …”
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Being there but where? Sense of presence theory for virtual reality applications by Stefano Triberti, Caterina Sapone, Giuseppe Riva

“…The sense of presence—the psychological experience of “being there”—has emerged as a critical phenomenon in Virtual Reality (VR) research. …”
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Mining the ocean floor vs mining the Moon: what can we learn from our past experiences? by Joseph N. Pelton, Nishith Mishra, Martina Elia Vitoloni

“…It underscores the inadequacies of current legal frameworks, such as the Moon Agreement and the Law of the Sea, in addressing emerging technological and geopolitical dynamics. The discussion extends to the unique challenges posed by celestial bodies like the Moon and asteroids, advocating for tailored regulatory mechanisms that consider their distinct environmental and regenerative capacities. …”
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Agentic AI: Autonomous Intelligence for Complex Goals—A Comprehensive Survey by Deepak Bhaskar Acharya, Karthigeyan Kuppan, B. Divya

“…Agentic AI, an emerging paradigm in artificial intelligence, refers to autonomous systems designed to pursue complex goals with minimal human intervention. …”
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Principal Parametric Resonance of Axially Accelerating Viscoelastic Beams: Multi-Scale Analysis and Differential Quadrature Verification by Li-Qun Chen, Hu Ding, C.W. Lim

“…It is demonstrated that the straight equilibrium configuration becomes unstable and a stable steady-state emerges when the axial speed variation frequency is close to twice any linear natural frequency. …”
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Distributed secondary control for DC microgrids using two-stage multi-agent reinforcement learning by Fei Li, Weifei Tu, Yun Zhou, Heng Li, Feng Zhou, Weirong Liu, Chao Hu

“…Multi-agent reinforcement learning has emerged as a promising candidate for the secondary control of DC microgrids. …”
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