A Multi-Layered Origami Tactile Sensory Ring for Wearable Biomechanical Monitoring by Rajat Subhra Karmakar, Hsin-Fu Lin, Jhih-Fong Huang, Jui-I Chao, Ying-Chih Liao, Yen-Wen Lu

“…Knot-shaped designs create loop-based systems that secure conductive paper strips and protect sensing layers. …”
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Surgical Resection with Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Locoregionally Recurrent Appendiceal Cancer Invading the External Iliac Vessels by Jun Takahashi, Shingo Tsujinaka, Nao Kakizawa, Noriya Takayama, Erika Machida, Kazuki Iseya, Fumi Hasegawa, Rina Kikugawa, Yasuyuki Miyakura, Koichi Suzuki, Toshiki Rikiyama

“…At first, a femoro-femoral bypass was made to secure the blood supply to the right lower extremities. …”
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Laparoscopic Removal of Angelchik Prosthesis Followed by Interval Sleeve Gastrectomy by Faryal G. Afridi, Morgan Johnson, Kelsey A. Musgrove, Salim Abunnaja, Lawrence E. Tabone, David C. Borgstrom, Nova Szoka

“…The Angelchik prosthesis (AP) is a historic antireflux device which consists of a C-shaped silicone ring placed around the gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) and secured by Dacron tape. We present a rare experience with an AP and its impact on bariatric surgical outcomes. …”
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Empowering Particle Jamming Soft Gripper with Tactility via Stretchable Optoelectronic Sensing Skin by Liyan Mo, Wenhao Xie, Jingting Qu, Jiutian Xia, Yunquan Li, Yuanfang Zhang, Tao Ren, Yang Yang, Juan Yi, Changchun Wu, Yonghua Chen

“…Furthermore, it can effectively detect the slippage of grasped objects, facilitating accurate closed‐loop control for secure manipulation.…”
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Multifunctional Templates for Minimized Osteotomy, Implantation, and Palatal Distraction with a Mini-Screw-Assisted Expander in Schizodontism and Maxillary Deficit by Manfred Nilius, Katrin Hess, Dominik Haim, Bernhard Weiland, Guenter Lauer

“…The treatment of transverse constriction in combination with supernumerary dental germs and impacted central incisors can pose a challenge, especially in young patients, when the number of permanent teeth is not adequate to ensure secure anchorage. The use of navigation templates based on three-dimensional X-ray images allows for precise insertion of temporary mini-implants for the acquisition of palatal distractors. …”
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Basel III Liquidity Risk Measures and Bank Failure by L. N. P. Hlatshwayo, M. A. Petersen, J. Mukuddem-Petersen, C. Meniago

“…In particular, we compare the risk sensitivity of the aforementioned Basel III liquidity risk measures to those of traditional measures such as the nonperforming assets ratio, return-on-assets, LIBOR-OISS, Basel II Tier 1 capital ratio, government securities ratio, and brokered deposits ratio. Furthermore, we use a discrete-time hazard model to study bank failure. …”
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Drivers and barriers to adoption of regenerative agriculture: cases studies on lessons learned from organic by Shawna Lemke, Nathan Smith, Christian Thiim, Katie Stump

“…Growers identified issues of complex and unpredictable regulation, labour, inability to predict market trends and secure needed premiums, cost and effectiveness of natural fertilizers and lack of effectiveness in pest control. …”
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Digital Health Technologies for Optimising Treatment and Rehabilitation Following Surgery: Device-Based Measurement of Sling Posture and Adherence by Joss Langford, Ahmed Barakat, Engy Daghash, Harvinder Singh, Alex V. Rowlands

“…Methods: Four participants were asked to wear a GENEActiv triaxial accelerometer on their non-dominant wrist for four hours in an office environment, and, for two of those hours, they also wore a sling in which an additional GENEActiv accelerometer was secured. During sling wear, they were asked to move their arm in the sling through a series of pre-specified arm postures. …”
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Novel Frostbite Cooling Device for Real-time Assessment and Prevention of Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy by Yuki Matsui, MD, PhD, Hirotaka Kishi, MD, Chihiro Matsui, MD, Jun Morita, MD, PhD, Hiroshi Mizuno, MD, PhD, Hatan Mortada, MBBS, Haruaki Sasaki, MD, PhD, Takashi Fukagai, MD, PhD

“…The CECS effectively provides secure cooling, offering a promising approach for CIPN prevention without frostbite risk. …”
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Combining genomics and epidemiology to investigate a zoonotic outbreak of rabies in Romblon Province, Philippines by Mirava Yuson, Criselda T. Bautista, Eleanor M. Rees, Carlijn Bogaardt, Van Denn D. Cruz, Rowan Durrant, Anna Formstone, Daria L. Manalo, Duane R. Manzanilla, Mikolaj Kundergorski, Leilanie Nacion, Hannaniah Aloyon, Jude Karlo Bolivar, Jeromir Bondoc, Christina Cobbold, Efraim Panganiban, Shynie Vee. M. Telmo, Jobin Maestro, Mary Elizabeth G. Miranda, Nai Rui Chng, Kirstyn Brunker, Katie Hampson

“…Emergency response, consisting of awareness measures, and ring vaccination, were performed, but swifter and more widespread implementation is needed to contain and eliminate the outbreak and to secure rabies freedom. We conclude that strengthened surveillance making use of new tools such as IBCM, WGS, and rapid diagnostic tests can support One Health in action and progress towards the ‘Zero by 30’ goal.…”
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A novel predictive model for the compressive strength development in class G cement slurries at different temperatures, retarder, and salt concentrations by Ali Barati Harooni, Hasan Maroof, Maryam Abdollahi Khoshmardan, Omid Pourali

“…Using oil well cement with high early-age compressive strength plays a crucial role in securing the long-term integrity of the wellbore. Hence, an accurate evaluation and estimation of delay in cement compressive strength becomes considerably important to reduce cost expenditure in drilling operations. …”
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Colorado Immersion Training in Community Engagement: Ten years of learning and doing by Leslie A. Wright, Reginaldo Garcia, Mary E. Fisher, Kaylee Gordon, Donald E. Nease, Elizabeth Sweitzer, Crystal LoudHawk-Hedgepeth, Charlene Barrientos Ortiz, Montelle Taméz, Lorenzo Ramírez, Linda Zittleman, Bruno Walther Santos Sobral

“…CIT trained 122 researchers in CBPR through embedded education within various Colorado communities. CIT Alumni secured ∼$8,723,000 in funding between CCTSI Pilot Grants and external funding. …”
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DIAGNOSTIC COMPETENCE IN BONE TUMORS: INFLUENCE OF ONCO-ORTHOPEDIC TRAINING by Julia Pozzetti Daou, Caio Falk Giannotti, Jairo Greco Garcia, Marcelo de Toledo Petrilli, Dan Carai Maia Viola, Reynaldo Jesus Garcia Filho

“…Abstract Understanding the nature of musculoskeletal tumors is crucial for appropriate management and to secure a favorable prognosis. Orthopedists’ ability to identify these pathologies early and accurately is paramount. …”
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Economic Management within the Cossack Frontier in the Second Half of the 19th Century (Based on the Example of the Don and Azov Cossack Troops) by Petr A. Kolpakov, Ivan Yu. Yurchenko

“…The geographical format stems from the historical importance of securing Russia’s southern borders and the related economic measures necessary to support military operations in peripheral regions. …”
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Cultivation of sorghum and sunflower in soils with amendment of sludge from industrial landfill by Leonardo Capeleto de Andrade, Robson Andreazza, Flávio Anastácio de Oliveira Camargo

“…TP soil presented better results, being more secure to receive the sludge due to its higher content of clay when compared to the GH soil.…”
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Community stakeholder perspectives for empowering EJ initiatives through Public Participation Geographic Information Systems (PPGIS) by Jacelyn Rice-Boayue, Laurie Garo, Elisabeth Ilboudo Nebie

“…In contrast, weaknesses included a perceived lack of influence over decision-makers and difficulty securing funding. The study concludes that PPGIS could strategically enhance community mobilization, facilitate collaboration, and advocate for policy change.…”
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Socio-emotional Skills and Graduate Employability in the Hospitality Sector of South Western Uganda, Kigezi Sub -Region. by Tushabe, Sylivia Byarugaba, SSempala, Fredrick, Ampumuza, Christine, Mbowa, Henry Stanley

“…Hospitality graduates struggle to secure employment in the hospitality sector. This study examined the relationship between socio-emotional skills and graduate employability in the hospitality sector in the southwest Uganda-Kigezi sub-region. …”
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The EBITDA disclosed by companies listed on Brazil stock exchange (B3): locations, types, and occurrence count by Shaiane Pisa Kistner, Orion Augusto Platt Neto

“…Of these, 94.3% (317 companies) disclosed the Original EBITDA with conciliation, as regulated by the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM). However, 12 companies (3.1% of the sample) only disclosed Adjusted EBITDA (without publishing the Original EBITDA in parallel), not in accordance with the regulation. …”
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Exploring The Financial Dynamics Of Green Building Adoption: Insights From Indonesia by Sutikno Sutikno, Sarwono Hardjomuljadi, Hendrik Sulistio, M. Agung Wibowo, Suyono Dikun

“…The findings spotlight 10 critical green building factors pivotal for securing certification, alongside unveiling correlations between initial costs, operational costs, and life cycle costs. …”
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Manipulating self and other schemas to explore psychological processes associated with paranoid beliefs: an online experimental study by Anton P. Martinez, Elizabeth Milne, Georgina Rowse, Richard P. Bentall

“…These structures are referred to as relational schemas and are thought to be influenced by early interpersonal experiences with significant others leading to secure or insecure attachment patterns as adults. …”
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