Antiarrhythmic Effects of Carvedilol and Flecainide in Cardiomyocytes Derived from Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia Patients by R. P. Pölönen, K. Penttinen, H. Swan, K. Aalto-Setälä

“…According to this study, the arrhythmia-abolishing effect of neither of the drugs is optimal. iPSC-CMs provide a unique platform for testing drugs for CPVT.…”
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A health-education intervention to improve outcomes for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties: protocol for a pilot cluster randomised controlled trial by Rachel Schembri, Harriet Hiscock, Frank Oberklaid, William Garvey

“…Schools are increasingly recognised as universal platforms where children with mental health concerns could be identified and supported. …”
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Mobile Banking and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Uganda: A Case Study of Stanbic Bank Rukungiri Branch. by Kinembabazi, Cynthia

“…The study results on different technologies used to improve the financial performance of commercial banks, the respondents mentioned the use of the internet as a medium and mobile as the most common technologies used by Stanbic bank, the study went ahead to find the effect of mobile banking on service delivery to customers of commercial banks, the highest number of respondents mentioned that this platform allows customers to carry out transactions such as payment for goods and services, and payment of utility bills and the lowest number of respondents stated that transactions can simultaneously enhance the outreach of financial services and the study continued to find out the determinants of financial performance of commercial banks, the highest number of respondents mentioned capital adequacy, the lowest number of respondents mentioned liquidity management. …”
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Monte Carlo Algorithm For Matrices in Solving Systems of Linear Equations, Determinants, Inverse, Eigen Values, and Eigenvectors. by Bamwine, Delik

“…Future research should focus on enhancing sampling efficiency in matrix-vector products along MCGMRES iterations and implementing the RSVD algorithm on big data analysis platforms.…”
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Post Covid-19 Strategies and Pupils' Academic Performance in Rubuguri Town Council Kisoro District. by Twesigye, Posiano

“…The study found that a diverse range of post-COVID-19 strategies, including digital learning platforms, community engagement initiatives, and teacher professional development programs, had been implemented to address the challenges posed by the pandemic. …”
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Design of An Automobile Engine Stand. by Turyasingura, Cosmas

“…This report outlines the design of a light-duty engine overhaul stand aimed at enhancing maintenance practices for light-duty engines by offering a specialized platform for efficient overhauls. The main goal is to improve maintenance efficiency by reducing the time and effort needed for engine servicing. …”
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An Examination of the Role of Social Media in Enhancing Customer Service: A Case Study of Trackers Safari Lodge by Arinaitwe, Micheal

“…Encourage customers to leave reviews on social media platforms and respond to both positive and negative feedback professionally. …”
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The Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Transforming Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs): by Mugisha, Justin, Francis Adyanga, Akena, Ocan, Johnson

“…The study closes knowledge gaps in how SMEs, particularly those with limited resources, might benefit from affordable AI tools and platforms. Also, it was found that building workforce capacity through collaborations and customized training programs can help close the skills gap, while improving cybersecurity and implementing efficient data management frameworks can help with privacy issues. …”
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AI-Based Holistic Framework for Cyber Threat Intelligence Management by Arnolnt Spyros, Ilias Koritsas, Angelos Papoutsis, Panos Panagiotou, Despoina Chatzakou, Dimitrios Kavallieros, Theodora Tsikrika, Stefanos Vrochidis, Ioannis Kompatsiaris

“…Furthermore, the proposed framework leverages the MISP platform for storing, enriching and sharing while also integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) algorithms for advanced data enrichment.…”
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Cervical heterotopic heart transplantation in mice using a novel suture technique by Hao Dun, MD MSc, Maura Sticco-Ivins, Yuriko Terada, MD PhD, Amber Berning, MD, Kory J. Lavine, MD PhD, Daniel Kreisel, MD PhD, Benjamin J. Kopecky, MD PhD

“…This procedure reconstitutes coronary blood flow in the heart graft with minimal interruption to recipient anatomy and provides an experimental platform to study transplant immunology.…”
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Preserving the Past, Embracing the Future: Co-Design Strategies for Achieving Harmony Between Heritage Sites and Accessibility Needs by Maryem Lakoud, Ernesto Morales, Alicia Ruiz-Rodrigo, Isabelle Feillou, Samuel Mathieu, Jonathan Riendeau, François Routhier

“…The co-design sessions generated practical solutions such as lift platforms, accessible signage, and guided handrails, addressing both outdoor and indoor accessibility barriers. …”
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Investigation of metabolic features of glioblastoma tissue and the peritumoral environment using targeted metabolomics screening by LC-MS/MS and gene network analysis by N. V. Basov, A. V. Adamovskaya, A. D. Rogachev, E. V. Gaisler, P. S. Demenkov, T. V. Ivanisenko, A. S. Venzel, S. V. Mishinov, V. V. Stupak, S. V. Cheresiz, O. S. Oleshko, E. A. Butikova, A. E. Osechkova, Yu. S. Sotnikova, Y. V. Patrushev, A. S. Pozdnyakov, I. N. Lavrik, V. A. Ivanisenko, A. G. Pokrovsky

“…Using computational systems biology and artificial intelligence methods implemented in a cognitive platform, ANDSystem, molecular genetic regulatory pathways were reconstructed to describe potential mechanisms underlying the dysfunction of sphingolipid metabolism enzymes. …”
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Quantifying the human wellbeing of the national wetland park: gross ecosystem product accounting of Shandong Mata Lake National Wetland Park by Jian Liu, Meng Xu, Ailing Wang, Tianxu Sun, Chuntao Zhang, Xue Chen, Peng Zhang

“…Moving forward, efforts in wetland protection, restoration and maintenance should be sustained, and the platforms for promotion, education and scientific research should be proactively established. …”
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<i>In Vitro</i> and <i>In Vivo</i> Evaluation of the Antischistosomal Activity of Polygodial and 9-Deoxymuzigadial Isolated from <i>Drimys brasiliensis</i> Branches by Eric Umehara, Rayssa A. Cajas, Gabriel B. Conceição, Guilherme M. Antar, Adriano D. Andricopulo, Josué de Moraes, João Henrique G. Lago

“…Additionally, an in silico analysis was conducted using the SwissADME platform for <b>1</b>, revealing that this natural sesquiterpene exhibited adherence to several ADME parameters and no PAINS violations. …”
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Methodology to Evaluate Dripper Sensitivity to Clogging due to Solid Particles: An Assessment by Rogério Lavanholi, Fabricio C. Oliveira, Antonio P. de Camargo, José A. Frizzone, Bruno Molle, Nassim Ait-Mouheb, Séverine Tomas

“…The evaluated methodology has been used by the IRSTEA laboratory since 1974 (Platform of Research and experiment on Science and Technology for Irrigation - PReSTI, formerly LERMI) and its contents are currently being discussed by the ISO TC23/SC18 committee. …”
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Design and study of valveless piezoelectric pump with streamlined chamber fishtail-type bluff body by Xiaochao Tian, Zhenming Wang, Kai Yang, Yang Bai, Yingyu Dai, Defeng Niu, Zhicheng Zhong

“…Finally, the prototype is made, and the experimental platform is built to test the output performance of VPFB. …”
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Detection and Whole-Genome Characteristics of <i>Bordetella trematum</i> Isolated from Captive Snakes by Magdalena Zając, Inga Bona, Magdalena Skarżyńska, Renata Kwit, Anna Lalak, Ewelina Skrzypiec, Emilia Mikos-Wojewoda, Paulina Pasim, Dominika Wojdat, Weronika Koza, Dariusz Wasyl

“…AMR was assessed using the microbroth dilution method, while whole-genome sequencing was performed on the Illumina NextSeq platform. The isolates displayed characteristic <i>B. trematum</i> biochemical features and demonstrated a resistance to cefotaxime, ciprofloxacin, and trimethoprim, while one also exhibited a resistance to ceftazidime. …”
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High-Yield Generation of Glucose-Responsive Pseudoislets From Murine Insulinoma Cells for Studies and Longitudinal Monitoring of Graft Survival by Grisell C. Gonzalez, Chris M. Li, Ilaria Pasolini, Sophia I. Pete, Connor Verheyen, Sofia M. Vignolo, Teresa De Toni, Aaron A. Stock, Alice A. Tomei

“…After subcutaneous implantation, we show capability to monitor graft survival in immunodeficient mice, recurrence of autoimmunity in non-obese diabetic mice, and allorejection in C57BL/6 mice. Overall, this platform provides an accessible protocol for generating high yields of 3D pseudoislets and non-invasive longitudinal monitoring of graft survival in different models offer advantages over primary islets for optimization and mechanistic studies of β cell biology, drug discovery, T1D pathogenesis and prevention, and β cell transplantation.…”
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Multilayer all-polymer metasurface stacked on optical fiber via sequential micro-punching process by Kim Moohyuk, Park Nu-Ri, Yu Aran, Kim Jin Tae, Jeon Minseok, Jeon Seung-Woo, Han Sang-Wook, Kim Myung-Ki

“…Despite several attempts to realize metasurface-on-fiber platforms, negligible fiber-facet areas pose a serious obstacle to efficient and precise fabrication. …”
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Quality by Design-Based Methodology for Development of Titanate Nanotubes Specified for Pharmaceutical Applications Based on Risk Assessment and Artificial Neural Network Modeling by Ranim Saker, Géza Regdon, Krisztina Ludasi, Tamás Sovány

“…Therefore, enormous efforts have been made to insert the use of nanoparticles into the daily routines of different platforms due to their impressive performance and the huge potential they could offer. …”
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