Thermal Analysis of Building Roofs with Latent Heat Storage for Reduction in Energy Consumption and CO2 Emissions: An Experimental and Numerical Research by Erdem Cuce, Saboor Shaik, Abin Roy, Chelliah Arumugam, Asif Afzal, Pinar Mert Cuce, Aritra Ghosh, Tabish Alam, Sharmas Vali Shaik

“…This article investigates several strategically designed phase change material (PCM) roof envelopes for savings on air conditioning prices, CO2 emission abatement, and payback timeframes in hot–arid and warm-temperate climates, taking into account unsteady heat transfer characteristics, cooling, and heating degree–hours. …”
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Módulo de rigidez de especies de madera de importancia comercial para México: Pinus pseudostrobus, Tabebuia rosea y Quercus scytophylla by Javier Ramón Sotomayor-Castellanos, Isarael Macedo Alquicira, Juan Zárate Medina

“…La madera es un material biológico con aplicaciones en ingeniería y arquitectura. …”
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Inconclusive evidence for associations between adverse experiences in adulthood and working memory performance by Stefan Vermeent, Anna-Lena Schubert, Meriah L. DeJoseph, Jaap J. A. Denissen, Jean-Louis van Gelder, Willem E. Frankenhuis

“…In addition, we estimated participants’ exposure to neighbourhood threat, material deprivation and unpredictability. We estimated associations between the three types of adversity and latent estimates of WM capacity and updating using structural equation modelling. …”
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EFFECT OF PELVIC FLOOR MUSCLE BIOFEEDBACK ON IMPROVED ERECTILE FUNCTION IN PATIENTS WITH LOWER URINARY TRACT SYMPTOMS: PRELIMINARY STUDY by Astrid Meilinda, Herdiman Bernard Purba, Ponco Birowo, Aria Kekalih

“…Improvement in LUTS symptoms was assessed by an IPSS (International Index of Prostate Symptoms). Material & Methods: This research was a randomized controlled trial study on outpatients at Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital. …”
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Alendronate versus Raloxifene for Postmenopausal Women: A Meta-Analysis of Seven Head-to-Head Randomized Controlled Trials by Tiao Lin, Shi-Gui Yan, Xun-Zi Cai, Zhi-Min Ying, Fu-Zhen Yuan, Xi Zuo

“…Our subgroup analysis further indicated the difference between Aln and Rlx in fracture risk and was not materially altered by the administration pattern, the age. …”
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Synthesis and application of Al and Sn doped TUD-1 mesoporous silica in removing methylene blue from water by Masoumeh Taherimehr, Fatemeh Lotfi, Shabnam Mehraban Khaledi, Majid Peyravi

“…In this research, the three-dimensional sponge-like mesoporous material TUD-1, doped with two different metals (Sn and Al) at two Si-to-metal ratios (25 and 50), was synthesized and utilized as an adsorbent for the removal of MB via the adsorption method. …”
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How to Control Component Ratio of Conducting Polymer Blend for Organic Photovoltaic Devices by Annealing by Bobins Augustine, Tapio Fabritius

“…PSS/PEDOT ratio was found to have clear influence on the electrical performance of the material. In practice, we found that annealing can be used as a method to control component ratio of the HTL conducting polymer blend to achieve better electrical performance in OPV devices. …”
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Creating incentives for petrochemistry development in sanctioned economy by V. Ya. Afanasiev, O. V. Baykova, O. I. Bolshakova, A. A. Romantsov

“…Using the example of methanol production and its use as a raw material for high-grade products creation, importance of long-term contractual relations between the state and business, such as agreements on protection and promotion of capital investments and special investment contracts, has been shown. …”
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Hibiscus Rosasinesis Flower Extract Mediated Ni/ZnO nanoparticles for Visible Light Driven Photocatalytic Degradation of Roseaniline Dye as a Pollutant by Karthiga Rajendaran, Karthikarani Saravanan

“…The green fabricated photocatalyst is promising material and could be applied for waste-water remediation and other ecological applications.Hibiscus floral extract surface modified Ni doped ZnO (HFNZO) was obtained by simple co-precipitation. …”
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Prevalence of Self-Reported Halitosis and Associated Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study among Dental Patients by Marina Alievi, Stêvan da Silva Freitas, Rafaela Cherobini Moresco, Lilian Rigo

“… Objective: To determine the prevalence of self-reported halitosis among patients attending the dental clinic of a university in southern Brazil and identify associated factors. Material and Methods: The sample of this cross-sectional study included 269 individuals over 18 who attended the clinic for six months. …”
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Improving panicle blast resistance and fragrance in a high-quality japonica rice variety through breeding by Junhua Ye, Junhua Ye, Kai Wang, Yi Wang, Zhipeng Zhao, Ying Yan, Hang Yang, Lixia Zhang, Lixia Zhang, Zejun Hu, Zejun Hu, Zhenying Shi, Dapeng Sun, Jianjiang Bai, Liming Cao, Liming Cao, Shujun Wu, Shujun Wu

“…They all displayed significantly enhanced resistance to panicle blast and improved yield compared to HR1212.DiscussionIn conclusion, this study expanded the germplasm resources of japonica, providing a material foundation for enhancing breeding programs aimed at developing rice blast-resistant and high-quality fragrant japonica varieties. …”
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Development of Space Weather Reasonable Worst‐Case Scenarios for the UK National Risk Assessment by Mike Hapgood, Matthew J. Angling, Gemma Attrill, Mario Bisi, Paul S. Cannon, Clive Dyer, Jonathan P. Eastwood, Sean Elvidge, Mark Gibbs, Richard A. Harrison, Colin Hord, Richard B. Horne, David R. Jackson, Bryn Jones, Simon Machin, Cathryn N. Mitchell, John Preston, John Rees, Neil C. Rogers, Graham Routledge, Keith Ryden, Rick Tanner, Alan W. P. Thomson, James A. Wild, Mike Willis

“…We show how these scenarios are also considered as an ensemble so that government officials can prepare for a severe space weather event, during which many or all of the different scenarios will materialize. Finally, we note that this ensemble also needs to include insights into how public behavior will play out during a severe space weather event and hence the importance of providing robust, evidence‐based information on space weather and its adverse impacts.…”
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Axial Behaviour of Slender RC Circular Columns Strengthened with Circular CFST Jackets by Yiyan Lu, Tao Zhu, Shan Li, Weijie Li, Na Li

“…And, the load-bearing capacity, material utilization, and ductility of slender RC columns were significantly enhanced. …”
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Methodology for Analyzing the Actual Technical Condition of Downhole Pumping Equipment by V. V. Ivashechkin, V. I. Krytskaya, V. N. Anufriev, O. A. Avrutin

“…It is confirmed that the intensity of the pressure reduction depends on the duration of the pump operation in a given well, the material of the pump impellers and the sand content in the pumped water.…”
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ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF DELAYS ON THE PRODUCTIVITY OF CONCRETE PLACEMENT BY CRANES IN NIGERIA by Olaoluwa Olatunde, Ojo Stephen Okunola, Adesanya David Abiodun

“…It was recommended that serious, and concerted, managerial actions be directed at proper planning and scheduling of material deliveries as well as labour and equipment inputs by adopting the developed model to monitor and eliminate most delays and sustain productivity. …”
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Emergence of Hepatitis B Virus Genotype F in Aligarh Region of North India by Hiba Sami, Meher Rizvi, Mohd Azam, Rathindra M. Mukherjee, Indu Shukla, M. R. Ajmal, Abida Malik

“…In this study prevalent HBV genotypes were assessed in relation to serological profile and clinical status. Material & Methods. 107 cases of HBV were genotyped. …”
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Loading of Ce and n co-doped TiO2 composites onto modified shell powder synergism of adsorption and photocatalysis phytic acid removal: performance and mechanism by Wei Zhang, Wei Zhang, Wei Zhang, Zheng Wang, Jinkai Shu, Jinkai Shu, Aihe Wang, Aihe Wang, Hai Lin, Xuchao Yan

“…We investigated and prepared a composite photocatalytic material, developing a new theoretical method for degrading organophosphorus dissolved in water and providing a basis for treating lake eutrophication as a practical application.…”
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Hematological manifestations of autoimmune gastritis by Ye. A. Losik, V. T. Ivashkin

“…To estimate hematological disorders in patients with high titer of anti-parietal cell antibodies (APCA). Material and methods. Overall 71 patient with high serum APCA titer were included in original study. …”
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Application of Artificial Intelligence in Radiological Image Analysis for Pulmonary Disease Diagnosis: A Review of Current Methods and Challenges by Karolina Zalewa, Joanna Olszak, Wojciech Kapłan, Dominika Orłowska, Lidia Bartoszek, Marta Kaus, Natalia Klepacz

“…The goal is to explore the impact of these technologies and assess challenges in their integration into clinical practice. Material and methods This review is based on articles from the PubMed database, published between 2015 and 2024, using keywords such as artificial intelligence in radiology, AI in medicine, AI in chest X-ray, and AI in chest-CT. …”
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Induced pathomorphism and manifestations of residual focal lesions in parenchymatous organs of patients after noninvasive procedures by Z. A. Lemeshko, A. V. Borsukov, A. V. Mamoshin, T. G. Morozova

“…To reveal principles of development residual focal lesions various type and location in parenchymatous organs of patients after different noninvasive medical manipulations.Material and methods. Overall 365 patients with focal lesions: metastases and cysts of the liver, residual foci in gallbladder area after endoscopic obliteration of organ cavity, malignant tumors and pseudo-cysts of the pancreas, chronic pancreatitis, abscesses of abdominal cavity of various localization, cysts and tumors of the spleen, cysts and tumors of kidneys, focal goiter, fibrous adenoma of breast gland were studied. …”
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