Impact of compaction process on the carbon epoxy composite under varied environmental conditions by Maryam Al Kuwaiti, Amir Hussain Idrisi, Asima Zahoor, Mostafa S. A. ElSayed, Dinu Thomas Thekkuden, Abdel-Hamid I. Mourad

“…The present study investigates how the determinants such as water and temperature impact the structural integrity of plain weave woven carbon/epoxy laminated composites and further categorizing them into compacted and non-compacted groups. …”
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SiC MOSFET with Integrated SBD Device Performance Prediction Method Based on Neural Network by Xiping Niu, Ling Sang, Xiaoling Duan, Shijie Gu, Peng Zhao, Tao Zhu, Kaixuan Xu, Yawei He, Zheyang Li, Jincheng Zhang, Rui Jin

“…In this research, SBD-MOSFET devices are modeled and simulated using Sentaurus TCAD(2017) software, resulting in the generation of 625 sets of device structure and sample data, which serve as the sample set for the neural network. …”
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Primary school health content gaps and school curriculum implications by Prihantini Prihantini, Ai Rukmini, Willius Kogoya, Bernadetha Nadeak, Atep Jejen

“…The study employed a survey method in the Greater Bandung area, encompassing Bandung City, Cimahi City, Bandung Regency, and West Bandung Regency.A sample of 20 schools and 120 students was selected proportionately at random.Data were collected through structured questionnaires and in-depth interviews, and were analyzed descriptively to identify gaps in health education content. …”
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Pharmacological properties of biomimetic synthesized silver nanoparticles from endophytic fungus Coniothyrium chaingmaiense: KUMBMDBT-25 by Manjunatha Dadayya, Megha Gowri Thippeswamy, Nagaraju Shivaiah, Thoyajakshi Ramasamudra Siddaraju, Prakash Jayaramaiah, Sowmya Hirakannavar Veeranna, Thippeswamy Basaiah, Shridhar N Mathad, Ravikumar Hemagiri Gowda, Sachin Naik, Abdulaziz Abdullah AI Kheraif, Sajith Vellappally

“…XRD studies revealed the crystalline structure of Con-AgNPs. DLS and Zeta potential tests determined the size and stability of the synthesized Con-AgNPs, which were 65.81 nm. …”
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Molecular detection and genomic characterization of Samak Micromys paramyxovirus-1 and -2 in Micromys minutus, Republic of Korea by Augustine Natasha, Sarah E. Pye, Seung Hye Cho, Haryo Seno Pangestu, Jieun Park, Kyungmin Park, Sara P. Prayitno, Bohyeon Kim, Jong Sun Lee, Jongwoo Kim, Shailesh Budhathoki, Yeonsu Oh, Jin-Won Song, Carolina B. López, Jun Gyo Suh, Won-Keun Kim

“…Complete paramyxovirus genomes were further characterized by phylogenetic analysis, amino acid similarity, secondary structure, and cophylogeny. Result Overall, 57 of 145 (39.3%) M. minutus kidney samples tested positive for paramyxoviruses. …”
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Impact of mealtime social experiences on student consumption of meals at school: a qualitative analysis of caregiver perspectives by Leah Elizabeth Chapman, Wendi Gosliner, Deborah A. Olarte, Monica Daniela Zuercher, Lorrene D. Ritchie, Dania Orta-Aleman, Marlene B. Schwartz, Michele Polacsek, Christina E. Hecht, Kenneth Hecht, Anisha I. Patel, Punam Ohri-Vachaspati, Margaret Read, Juliana FW Cohen

“…Design: Qualitative data were originally collected as part of a larger mixed methods study using an embedded-QUAN dominant research design. Setting: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with United States (U.S.) caregivers over ZoomTM in English and Spanish during the 2021-2022 school year. …”
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Evaluating Sampling Designs to Survey Fish Diversity in Lakes From Northern Temperate Zones by Erik García‐Machado, Eric Normandeau, Guillaume Côté, Isabeau Caza‐Allard, Charles Babin, Louis Bernatchez

“…Simple random, grid, and transect‐based sampling methods are widely used in ecological surveys to obtain an unbiased estimation of species richness and community structure. However, under certain conditions where spatial information is available, sampling design and sequencing depth can be optimized to reduce effort and cost. …”
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Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Waterpipe Smokers in Sulaimani City/ Kurdistan Region of Iraq by Bestun Ibrahim Hama Rahim, Abdulrahman M. Ibrahem, Niaz Mustafa Kamal

“…The current study involved 230 waterpipe smokers. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data. P-value ?…”
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Spectrum-specific encephalography standardized low-resolution brain electromagnetic tomography network and gray matter correlations in vascular dementia patients by Yan Lv, Huijuan Chen, Zhiyan Sui, Yingliu Huang, Shixiong Huang, Feng Chen, Guoqiang Wen

“…Electroencephalography as well as structural magnetic resonance imaging could be used for the evaluation of cognitive disorder patients. …”
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Molecular Detection and Genetic Characterization of Avian Leukosis Virus From Field Outbreaks in Bangladesh by Md. Golzar Hossain, Riman Pathan, SM Nazmul Hasan, Anandha Mozumder, Moslema Jahan Mou, Marjana Akter, Chandan Sikder, Riyan Al Islam Reshad, Roni Mia, Sukumar Saha, Tofazzal Islam, Sharmin Akter

“…Mutational analysis indicated several mutations throughout the envelope glycoprotein of the identified strains. Protein structure analysis showed minor changes in the hydrophobic region of the envelope protein of the identified strains. …”
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Extracting Regular Building Footprints Using Projection Histogram Method from UAV-Based 3D Models by Yaoyao Ren, Xing Li, Fangyuqing Jin, Chunmei Li, Wei Liu, Erzhu Li, Lianpeng Zhang

“…Extracting building outlines from 3D models poses significant challenges stemming from the intricate diversity of structures and the complexity of urban scenes. Current techniques heavily rely on human expertise and involve repetitive, labor-intensive manual operations. …”
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The Formation and Modification of the Arcuate Tectonic Belt in the Northeastern Tibetan Plateau: Insight from Three-Dimensional Finite Element Numerical Simulation by Yilin Zhao, Wei Shi, Yujun Sun, Guiting Hou

“…The arcuate tectonic belt in the northeast Tibetan Plateau has been a contentious topic regarding its formation and evolution, owing to its distinctive geological structure as the lateral growth boundary of the plateau. …”
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Genome-wide identification of high-affinity nitrate transporter 2 (NRT2) gene family under phytohormones and abiotic stresses in alfalfa (Medicago sativa) by Yanyan Luo, Lili Nan

“…The phylogenetic tree revealed that NRT2 proteins were categorized into two main subgroups, which were further confirmed by their gene structure and conserved motifs. Three MsNRT2 genes distributed on 2 chromosomes. …”
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Comparative analysis of bulk ceramics and thick film coatings for optimized energy storage technologies by Imran Hussain Khan, Muhammad Salman Habib, Adnan Maqbool, Muhammad Asif Rafiq, Amjad Ali, Khushnuda Nur, Aqil Inam, Nasimullah, Vojtech Blazek, Stanislav Misak

“…Fourier transform Infrared (FTIR) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis revealed presence of distorted perovskite structure following calcination and sintering processes. …”
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Development of a Multifunctional Chitosan-Based Composite Film from Crab Shell (<i>Portunus segnis</i>) and Algae (<i>Ulva lactuca</i>) with Enhanced Antioxidant and Antimicrobial... by Imen Zaghbib, Johar Amin Ahmed Abdullah, Alberto Romero

“…Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy revealed intermolecular interactions between ULP’s polyphenolic compounds and the chitosan matrix, enhancing the films’ structural integrities. ULP’s incorporation reduced the moisture content, water solubility, lightness (L*), redness (a*), and whiteness index values while significantly (<i>p</i> < 0.05) increasing the yellowness (b*), total color difference (ΔE), yellowness index (YI), tensile strength (TS), and elongation at break (EB). …”
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Perspectives on Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Older Patients: Applying Gut-Feeling in an Evidence-Based Era? by Vera E.R. Asscher, Cynthia M. Verbiest, Sanne N. Waars, Simon P. Mooijaart, Andrea E. van der Meulen-de Jong, Arwen H. Pieterse, P.W. Jeroen Maljaars

“…The authors aimed to study factors contributing to the difference in treatment between older and younger patients with IBD and the relation between frailty and therapy goals, from the perspectives of both professionals and patients with IBD. Methods: Semi-structured interviews in 15 IBD professionals and 15 IBD patients aged ≥65 years. …”
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Late Ediacaran juvenile magmatism in the Variscan Monts-du-Lyonnais metamorphic complex (Massif Central, France) by Couzinié Simon, Laurent Oscar, Bouilhol Pierre, Chelle-Michou Cyril, Ganzhorn Anne-Céline, Gardien Véronique, Moyen Jean-François

“…The identification of oceanic sutures is key to understanding the evolution of the Paleozoic Variscan belt and the structure of the West European lithosphere. In the French Massif Central, the suture of the ‘Mid-Variscan’ ocean would be stamped by distinctive lithological formations known as ’Leptynite–Amphibolite Complexes’ (LACs). …”
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Oral phenotype and scoring of vascular Ehlers–Danlos syndrome: a case–control study by Lisa Golmard, Ariane Berdal, François Côme Ferré, Michael Frank, Bruno Gogly, Adrien Naveau, Hafida Chérifi, Joseph Emmerich, Frédérick Gaultier, Xavier Jeunemaitre, Benjamin P J Fournier

“…The authors aimed to check this assumption since bibliographical search related to gingival recession in vEDS proved scarce.Design Prospective case–control study.Setting Dental surgery department in a French tertiary hospital.Participants 17 consecutive patients with genetically proven vEDS, aged 19–55 years, were compared with 46 age- and sex-matched controls.Observations Complete oral examination (clinical and radiological) with standardised assessment of periodontal structure, temporomandibular joint function and dental characteristics were performed. …”
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Cardiovascular diseases health literacy among Italian navy personnel: A cross-sectional survey by L. Rondinini, V. Di Fiore, M. Pasquale, G. Cruschelli, D. Rocchi, F. Baglivo, A. Baggiani, A.D. Porretta

“…They were surveyed using a structured questionnaire divided into two parts. It was designed to elicit open-ended and closed-ended responses on their knowledge of CVD, its risk factors, and associated diagnostic thresholds. …”
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Quantum Vulnerability Analysis to Guide Robust Quantum Computing System Design by Fang Qi, Kaitlin N. Smith, Travis LeCompte, Nian-feng Tzeng, Xu Yuan, Frederic T. Chong, Lu Peng

“…The ESP suffers poor prediction since it fails to account for the unique combination of circuit structure, quantum state, and quantum computer properties specific to each program execution. …”
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