Wearable Quarter-Wave Folded Microstrip Antenna for Passive UHF RFID Applications by Thomas Kaufmann, Damith C. Ranasinghe, Ming Zhou, Christophe Fumeaux

“…This represents an almost 40% increase in read range over an existing dipole antenna placed over a 10 mm isolator layer on a human subject.…”
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Performance Analysis of a Compressor Rotor Dedicated to Low-Power Drive Systems by Natalia Kapela, Karolina Wyżkiewicz, Andrzej Frąckowiak

“…The numerical model was validated using experimental data and subjected to a grid independence study. Simulations were conducted for nine geometric configurations of the axial compressor rotor, with modifications to parameters such as the blade angle, blade thickness, blade solidity, and hub-to-tip ratio. …”
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University proceedings. Volga region. Social sciences by O.L. Lushnikova

“…Different processes as decline of the population of such countryside, the loss of traditional way of life among local ethnic groups of region, the reduction of traditional area, the decrease of Khakass language, disappearance of original crafts, etc. This issue is the subject of study in cultural geography. The one analyses within the framework of the theory of cultural landscape. …”

SINO-NIGERIA RELATIONS AND GLOBAL OIL POLITICS, 1999-2023: ASYMMETRICAL OR SYMMETRICAL? by RUTH O. OGUNNOWO, SAMUEL S. OJO

“…This approach provides a fresh perspective by combining geopolitical and economic analyses, thus moving beyond the traditional narratives and offering a richer exploration of the subject. This paper employs qualitative method using secondary and internet sources. …”
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Starożytne źródła antropocentryzmu by Anita Ganowicz-Bączyk

“…Nature was then gradually put in opposition to man – the subject of cognition.…”
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Context as a modifier of phraseological meaning by M. V. Harlamova

“…The phraseological units with positive or negative estimation, expressing emotionally-evaluative attitude of the speaker towards the subject, influence the creation of the pragmatic direction of the utterance. …”
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Skeletal and Dentoalveolar Cephalometric Features of Anterior Open Bite among Yemeni Adults by Ammar Abdulkareem Daer, Amal Hussein Abuaffan

“…The radiographs were manually traced; twelve angular, five linear measurements, and facial index were assessed, analyzed statistically, and compared to 194 Yemeni norms (89 males and 105 females) as well as cephalometric features of open bite subjects in previous studies. Results. Statistically significant differences were observed in skeletal and dental cephalometric values of Yemeni patients with anterior open bite when compared to Yemeni norms; mainly in the anteroposterior relation, the open bite individuals had higher significant value in SNA, SNB, and SNPg angles. …”
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The Relationship between the Factors Affecting Customer Satisfaction for Dairy Products with Path Analysis (Case Study: Golestan Pegah Company) by Toktam Sadat Hedayati

“…A sample size of 650 subjects was randomly selected among customers from Golestan Pegah company, and then analyze the data collected from the questionnaires was done in surface descriptive and inferential statistics using software Spss16 and also confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and path analysis using software Lisrel 8.8. …”
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Coping behavior in diadic relations for partners with normative and disturbed development by Natalya S. Shipova

“…The article presents the results of a theoretical and empirical study of the coping behavior of individual and group subjects, namely dyads of partners of different health status: couples, including a partner with normative and impaired development; couples including both partners with developmental disabilities; couples consisting of normatively developing partners. …”
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Cerebrospinal Fluid Biomarkers and Prediction of Conversion in Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment: 4-Year Follow-Up in a Routine Clinical Setting by Alessia Lanari, Lucilla Parnetti

“…Among the stable MCI patients, none showed all three pathological values and only one subject had the pathological value of P-tau. Early diagnosis of dementia and, specifically, a correct prediction of MCI outcome represent a primary goal. …”
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THE PHENOMENON OF CRYPTOCURRENCY FROM DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES by Živilė Nemickienė

“…Crypto money evokes the phenomenon of social exchange, which leads to the effect of social subjects’ interaction, and the allocation of power inside a social structure. …”
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Evaluation of Wound-Healing Activity of Hydrogel Extract of Sansevieria trifasciata Leaves (Asparagaceae) by Nia Yuniarsih, Himyatul Hidayah, Neni Sri Gunarti, Anggun Hari Kusumawati, Farhamzah Farhamzah, Asman Sadino, Maulana Yusuf Alkandahri

“…The HESt formulations were subjected to physical examination, pH measurement, spreading coefficient, rheological study, stability test, and wound-healing activity. …”
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Power Transmission Mechanism and Tribological Performance of Modern Bicycle Drivetrains—A Review by Yook Wah Liew, Owen Matthews, Dzung Viet Dao, Huaizhong Li

“…This review comprises an exploration of bicycle drivetrain mechanisms and components, an examination of subjects related to power transmission mechanics and efficiency, and a thorough analysis of tribological factors in bicycle drivetrains, including friction, wear, and lubrication. …”
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Exploring the Link between Periodontal Disease and Systemic Conditions: Implications for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Rheumatoid Arthritis by Kanimozhi, K. Aishwarya, Sweta Yadav, Ajith A. Chandy, Ramyashri Muralikrishna, Rohan Shinkre

“…Materials and Methods: Two hundred patients from a tertiary care hospital, ages 50–75, participated in this cross-sectional research. The subjects were split up into four groups: 50 individuals with rheumatoid arthritis, 50 with Alzheimer’s disease, 50 with Parkinson’s disease, and 50 with periodontal disease. …”
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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Urinary Incontinence in Frail Elderly Females by Walaa W. Aly, Hala S. Sweed, Nora A. Mossad, Mohammad F. Tolba

“…Each patient gave oral consent and then was subjected to history taking, full clinical examination, diagnosis of frailty (clinical frailty scale), assessment of UI by the Arabic version of International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Urinary Incontinence Short Form (ICIQ-UI SF), assessment of QOL by using the Arabic version of Incontinence Impact Questionnaire Short Form (IIQ-7 SF), and complete urine analysis. …”
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Mechanical Behavior of a Multisegmented Tower Anchorage Structure with an Exposed Steel Anchor Box by Wenru Lu, Min Zhao, Lingling Jia

“…The stud group of the anchorage structure is subjected to horizontal and vertical shear forces, and no “saddle-shaped” distribution of the stud shear is found. …”
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A Comparative Bibliometric Analysis of Global Research on Adaptation Interventions for Healthy Aging at Home by Wusi Zhou, Xiaoyang Lyu, Yuxi Huang, Biya Jiang, Jianzhong Jiang

“…However, cooperation between researchers is subject to the regional level. Researchers from different countries and institutions came into this scientific field, the dynamic research process can be divided into three stages. …”
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The Need for Orthodontic Treatment among Vietnamese School Children and Young Adults by Son Minh Nguyen, Minh Khac Nguyen, Mare Saag, Triin Jagomagi

“…In addition, 200 18-year-old students were randomly selected from among the 4000 students studying at Da Nang University of Medical Technology and Pharmacy, Vietnam. All the subjects were evaluated according to Angle’s molar relationship, the presence of malocclusion, and the components of the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (Dental Health Component, DHC, and Aesthetic Component, AC). …”
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Analysis of students' critical thinking errrors in solving Algebra material problems by Bayu Hadi Mulyanto, I Ketut Suastika, Nur Farida

“…The purpose of this study was to analyze students' critical thinking skills in solving algebraic problems using the combined indicators of Facione's critical thinking and Newman's stages. The subjects consisted of 29 students and only 6 students were interviewed and analyzed based on high, medium, and low critical thinking categories. …”
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Physical Training Status Determines Oxidative Stress and Redox Changes in Response to an Acute Aerobic Exercise by Farnaz Seifi-skishahr, Arsalan Damirchi, Manoochehr Farjaminezhad, Parvin Babaei

“…Methods. Thirty male subjects participated in this study and were assigned as well-trained (WT), moderately trained (MT), and untrained (UT) groups. …”
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