Effect of interface morphology on tensile response of Ti6Al4V alloy fabricated by laser hybrid additive manufacturing: Experiments & simulations by Wei Fan, Guang Hu, Yuguang Chen, Yue Du, Yijie Peng, Yongxia Wang, Yunlong Li, Hua Tan, Fengying Zhang, Xin Lin

“…Despite its promise, the inherent disparity in microstructures between the wrought substrate and DED part introduces cross-regional mechanical heterogeneity, limiting structural reliability. This study established a model to investigate the mechanical response of hybrid-manufactured Ti6Al4V with flat and curved interfaces. …”
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Determinants of Chronic Respiratory Symptoms among Pharmaceutical Factory Workers by Sahle Asfaw, Fikre Enquselassie, Yifokire Tefera, Muluken Gizaw, Samson Wakuma, Messay Woldemariam

“…Data was collected using pretested and structured questionnaire. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and bivariate and multivariate analysis. …”
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Analyzing industry ecological sustainability from the perspective of spatial association network: A case study of the urban agglomeration in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River by Weifeng Deng, Shuoshuo Li, Guoen Wei, Ling Bai, Yaobin Liu

“…Secondly, the spatial correlation network of IES in UAMRYR exhibits a “multi-polar and multi-thread” structure, driven mainly by intra-cluster linkages. …”
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Psychometric validation of type 2 Diabetes Distress Assessment System in an Indian type 2 diabetes population by Baby Sharma, Pramod Tripathi, Nidhi Kadam, Diptika Tiwari, Anagha Vyawahare, Thejas Kathrikolly, Malhar Ganla

“…Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, Principal Component Analysis (PCA), Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), using IBM SPSS, R, and AMOS software. …”
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Cytokine Storm in COVID-19 Patients, Its Impact on Organs and Potential Treatment by QTY Code-Designed Detergent-Free Chemokine Receptors by Mujahed I. Mustafa, Abdelrahman H. Abdelmoneim, Eiman M. Mahmoud, Abdelrafie M. Makhawi

“…However, there are novel protein modification tools called the QTY code, which are similar in their structure to antibodies, which could provide a solution to excess cytokines. …”
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Chaotic evolutionary multi-objective optimization for multivariate pair trading in tehran stock exchange: the distance approach by Hossein Nikoo, Jamal Barzgari khanagha, Hamid Reza Mirzaei

“…These methods fail in the multivariate mode and do not consider conflicting goals in the problem structure. In this research, a method is presented to create multivariate pair combinations by considering contradictory multiple goals in stock pair trading.Methodology: In this study, the statistical sample is limited to the top 30 companies listed on the Tehran Stock Exchange due to the need for high-frequency transactions. …”
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Advances of wearable silicone rubber-based triboelectric nanogenerators: from manufacturing to application by Dianlong Shen, Taili Du, Fangyang Dong, Hu Cai, Aziz Noor, Xiannan Du, Yongjiu Zou, Chengkuo Lee, Minyi Xu

“…Given that the manufacturing method of SR-TENGs largely determines its output performance and sensitivity, this paper introduces the design of SR-TENGs, including material selection, process modulation, and structure optimization. Additionally, this article discusses the current challenges in the SR-TENG fabrication technology and potential future directions, aiming to promote the effective development of SR-TENGs in biomechanical energy harvesting and self-powered sensing applications.…”
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Mesangial Cells Exhibit Features of Antigen-Presenting Cells and Activate CD4+ T Cell Responses by Hongyu Yu, Shaoyuan Cui, Yan Mei, Qinggang Li, Lingling Wu, Shuwei Duan, Guangyan Cai, Hanyu Zhu, Bo Fu, Li Zhang, Zhe Feng, Xiangmei Chen

“…Mesangial cells perform the essential functions of helping to ensure that the glomerular structure is stable and regulating capillary flow, and activated mesangial cells acquire proinflammatory activities. …”
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Exploring Brain Size Asymmetry and Its Relationship with Predation Risk Among Chinese Anurans by Chuan Chen, Ying Jiang, Yiming Wu, Lingsen Cao, Wenbo Liao

“…Brain size asymmetry differs considerably across species, including humans, vertebrates, and invertebrates. The subtle structural, functional, or size differences between the two brain sides are associated with processing specific cognitive tasks. …”
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Freezing Temperature Field of FSPR under Different Pipe Configurations: A Case Study in Gongbei Tunnel, China by Yin Duan, Chuanxin Rong, Hua Cheng, Haibing Cai, Wei Long

“…Finally, a composite structure of “pipe roof and frozen soil curtain” with a better carrying capacity and water sealing performance was formed. …”
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Magnitude of Prelacteal Feeding and Its Associated Factors among Mothers Having Children Less than One Year of Age: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Rural Eastern Zone, T... by Senait Gebreslasie Gebremeskel, Tesfay Tsegay Gebru, Selam Shushay Kassahun, Berhanu Gebresilassie Gebrehiwot

“…The final sample size was 828, and the multistage sampling technique was used. Pretested and structured interviewer-administered tool was used for data collection. …”
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Oxidation of Styrene to Benzaldehyde Using Environmentally Friendly Calcium Sulfate Hemihydrate-Supported Titania Catalysts by Soerja Koesnarpadi, Teguh Wirawan, Mukhamad Nurhadi, Wirhanuddin Wirhanuddin, Yuniar Ponco Prananto, Nazarudin Nazarudin, Volkan Degirmenci, Sin Yuan Lai, Hadi Nur

“…The study explores the catalyst's structure-activity relationship, emphasizing the importance of mesoporous materials for enhanced catalytic performance. …”
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Effects of COVID-19 on pea farmers, a case study in the department of Nariño, Colombia by Housseman Steven Ramos-Zambrano, Marcela Elizabeth Riascos-Delgado, Jeisson Rodríguez-Valenzuela, Alcira María Delgado-Sánchez, Álvaro Mauricio Cadena-Pastrana

“…We carried out semi-structured interviews with 35 farmers, four key informants, and three focus groups. …”
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Orientation-dependent photonic bandgaps in gold-dust weevil scales and their titania bioreplicates by Norma Salvadores Farran, Limin Wang, Primoz Pirih, Bodo D. Wilts

“…The study demonstrates the potential of replicating complex biophotonic structures using the sol–gel technique. Optimization of the sol–gel process could lead to customizable photonic bandgaps that might be used in novel optical materials.…”
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A Hybrid Machine Learning Model for Efficient XML Parsing by Muhammad Ali, Minhaj Ahmad Khan, Raihan Ur Rasool

“…The Extensible Markup Language (XML) files are extensively used for representing structured data on the web for file configuration, exchanging data between distinct applications, web development, and many other applications. …”
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Exploring the entrepreneurial behavior of vegetable growers: influential factors and implications for agricultural development by Niyati Thakur, Ravinder Sharma, Pankaj Thakur, Shilpa, Ashutosh Chaturvedi, Richa Khushwaha, Saswat Kumar Pani, Vijay Kumar Yadav, Akash Gaurav Singh, Ajit Sharma, Prashant Sharma

“…These initiatives aim to overcome financial barriers, improve technical knowledge and address structural challenges, ultimately fostering sustainable entrepreneurship and agricultural development.…”
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Prevalence of Missed Canals and Their Association with Apical Periodontitis in Posterior Endodontically Treated Teeth: A CBCT Study by Mohammed Mashyakhy, Fatimah Ali Hadi, Hashimah Alhassan Alhazmi, Rawan Ali Alfaifi, Fatimah Saleem Alabsi, Hashim Bajawi, Mazen Alkahtany, Abdulaziz AbuMelha

“…For each tooth, radiographs of axial, coronal, and sagittal segments were acquired to appraise the external as well as the internal structure of the root canal system and apical area. …”
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Demographic rates and diversity vary with tree stature and ontogenetic stage in an African tropical rainforest by Moses B. Libalah, Sabrina E. Russo, George B. Chuyong, Duncan Thomas, David Kenfack

“…In a species‐rich rainforest in Cameroon, we quantified the contributions of four growth forms of increasing adult stature (treelet, understory, canopy, emergent species) to forest structure and diversity, and investigated variation in life history trade‐offs across growth forms. …”
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A mixed method evaluation of ecosystem services and services-to-ecosystems illuminates culturally important trees in a settled landscape by Jacqueline Hamilton, Murray M. Humphries, Elena M. Bennett

“…We investigate tree species’ cultural importance in a settled landscape in Canada by combining biophysical plot sampling (n = 122) and semi-structured interviews (n = 31). We examined relationships between cultural importance, ecosystem services (benefits from trees), services-to-ecosystems (actions toward trees), and the abundance, mortality, and modification of trees. …”
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Enhancing thermal performance of two-phase closed thermosyphons by inhibiting geyser boiling: Synergistic effects of carbon nanotube nanofluids by Seungyeop Baek, Cheol Park, Seunghyeon Lee, Yonmo Sung

“…However, their thermal performance and structural integrity are undermined by aspects such as temperature fluctuations associated with geyser boiling. …”
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