Sulforaphane in alternative cancer chemotherapy: From carcinogenesis suppression to drug resistance reversal by Seyed Mohammad Doodmani, Payman Rahimzadeh, Najma Farahani, Seyedalireza Mirilavasani, Mina Alimohammadi, Noushin Nabavi, Elmira Alaei, Afshin Taheriazam, Maryam Abedi, Nadia Shafiee, Salman Daneshi, Mehrdad Hashemi

“…In conclusion, SFN shows significant promise in cancer therapy by targeting multiple molecular pathways, improving the efficacy of chemotherapy, and overcoming drug resistance, particularly when incorporated into advanced nanoparticle delivery systems.…”
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Tinea manuum: a 5 year retrospective study of demographic data, clinical characteristics, and treatment outcomes by Panittra Suphatsathienkul, Pattriya Jirawattanadon, Lalita Matthapan, Waranyoo Prasong, Chatisa Panyawong, Akkarapong Plengpanich, Sumanas Bunyaratavej, Charussri Leeyaphan

“…Among 50 positive cultures, dermatophytes accounted for 86% and nondermatophytes for 14%, with Trichophyton rubrum (54%) and Trichophyton mentagrophytes complex (24%) being the most frequent pathogens. Systemic antifungal treatment was administered to 57% of patients, with a mycological cure rate of 56.4%. …”
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Nipah Virus: A Zoonotic Threat Re-Emerging in the Wake of Global Public Health Challenges by Francesco Branda, Giancarlo Ceccarelli, Marta Giovanetti, Mattia Albanese, Erica Binetti, Massimo Ciccozzi, Fabio Scarpa

“…Recent outbreaks in India and Bangladesh, occurring with seasonal regularity, have once again exposed the vulnerability of public health systems in containing this virus. This study explores the epidemiology, ecological factors driving transmission, and the public health response to NiV, emphasizing the role of zoonotic spillovers in pandemic preparedness. …”
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Rare Manifestation of a Rare Disease, Acute Liver Failure in Adult Onset Still’s Disease: Dramatic Response to Methylprednisolone Pulse Therapy—A Case Report and Review by Nalini Valluru, Venkata S. Tammana, Michael Windham, Eyasu Mekonen, Rehana Begum, Andrew Sanderson

“…Adult onset Still’s disease (AOSD) is a rare systemic inflammatory disorder of unknown etiology. …”
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A compliant metastructure design with reconfigurability up to six degrees of freedom by Humphrey Yang, Dinesh K. Patel, Tate Johnson, Ke Zhong, Gina Olson, Carmel Majidi, Mohammad F. Islam, Teng Zhang, Lining Yao

“…Abstract Compliant mechanisms with reconfigurable degrees of freedom are gaining attention in the development of kinesthetic haptic devices, robotic systems, and mechanical metamaterials. However, available devices exhibit limited programmability and form-customizability, restricting their versatility. …”
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Using a YOLO Deep Learning Algorithm to Improve the Accuracy of 3D Object Detection by Autonomous Vehicles by Ramavhale Murendeni, Alfred Mwanza, Ibidun Christiana Obagbuwa

“…This study presents an adaptation of the YOLOv4 deep learning algorithm for 3D object detection, addressing a critical challenge in autonomous vehicle (AV) systems: accurate real-time perception of the surrounding environment in three dimensions. …”
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Graphene/TiO₂ Heterostructure Integrated with a Micro-Lightplate for Low-Power NO₂ Gas Detection by Paniz Vafaei, Margus Kodu, Harry Alles, Valter Kiisk, Olga Casals, Joan Daniel Prades, Raivo Jaaniso

“…Low-power gas sensors that can be used in IoT (Internet of Things) systems, consumer devices, and point-of-care devices will enable new applications in environmental monitoring and health protection. …”
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Association of Glycated Proteins with Inflammatory Proteins and Periodontal Disease Parameters by Jeneen Panezai, Mohammad Altamash, Per-Erik Engstrӧm, Anders Larsson

“…The aim was to investigate the levels of glycated proteins and their correlation with periodontal and systemic inflammation. Fifty-one patients with periodontitis and 20 healthy subjects underwent probing pocket depth (PPD) measurements. …”
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Inhibition of zinc dendrite growth by a preferential crystal surface modulation strategy by Weihua Zhou, Junrun Feng, Zhuo Chen, Ziming Wan, Haoyu Feng, Lin Sheng, Zhuo Peng, Wenyuan Zhang, Zhangxiang Hao

“…Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) are pivotal in advancing energy storage systems and contributing to global electrification due to their high safety and low cost. …”
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A Multibeam Solar Grid Antenna Integrated With Monocrystalline Silicon Solar Cell by Fuwei Wang, Xuechen Zhang, Rong Sun, Bokai Ding, Ke Li, Chen He

“…The proposed antenna can realize the power supply and wide-range communication and detection for Internet of Things systems, which has great potential for application.…”
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Explainable AI-Enhanced Human Activity Recognition for Human–Robot Collaboration in Agriculture by Lefteris Benos, Dimitrios Tsaopoulos, Aristotelis C. Tagarakis, Dimitrios Kateris, Patrizia Busato, Dionysis Bochtis

“…This study addresses a critical gap in human activity recognition (HAR) research by enhancing both the explainability and efficiency of activity classification in collaborative human–robot systems, particularly in agricultural environments. …”
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Neutropenic Sepsis in the ICU: Outcome Predictors in a Two-Phase Model and Microbiology Findings by Jan M. Kruse, Thomas Jenning, Sibylle Rademacher, Renate Arnold, Clemens A. Schmitt, Achim Jörres, Philipp Enghard, Michael Oppert

“…Infections with coagulase-negative staphylococci and enterococci were associated with a significantly higher mortality and a high degree of systemic inflammation. Conclusion. Patients with persistent organ dysfunction show an increased mortality in the further course of their ICU stay. …”
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The Eclipsing Binaries via Artificial Intelligence. II. Need for Speed in PHOEBE Forward Models by Marcin Wrona, Andrej Prša

“…One such example is PHOEBE, a modeling code for eclipsing binaries (EBs), where simulating individual systems is feasible, but analyzing observables for extensive parameter combinations is highly time consuming. …”
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Cardiorenal Syndrome Type 5: In Vitro Cytotoxicity Effects on Renal Tubular Cells and Inflammatory Profile by Alessandra Brocca, Grazia Maria Virzì, Chiara Pasqualin, Silvia Pastori, Stefano Marcante, Massimo de Cal, Claudio Ronco

“…Cardiorenal Syndrome Type 5 (CRS Type 5) reflects concomitant cardiac and renal dysfunctions in the setting of a wide spectrum of systemic disorders. Our aim was to study in vitro effects of CRS Type 5 plasma on renal tubular cells (RTCs), in terms of cellular death and the characterization of inflammatory plasma profile in these patients. …”
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The Close Relationship between Large Bowel and Heart: When a Colonic Perforation Mimics an Acute Myocardial Infarction by Maria Francesca Secchi, Carlo Torre, Giovanni Dui, Francesco Virdis, Mauro Podda

“…Surgical treatment should be considered when abdominal or chest pain worsens, and when a systemic inflammatory response arises during the conservative treatment period.…”
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Space and Time Resolved Detection of Platelet Activation and von Willebrand Factor Conformational Changes in Deep Suspensions by Jacopo Biasetti, Kaushik Sampath, Angel Cortez, Alaleh Azhir, Assaf A. Gilad, Thomas S. Kickler, Tobias Obser, Zaverio M. Ruggeri, Joseph Katz

“…Tracking cells and proteins’ phenotypic changes in deep suspensions is critical for the direct imaging of blood-related phenomena in in vitro replica of cardiovascular systems and blood-handling devices. This paper introduces fluorescence imaging techniques for space and time resolved detection of platelet activation, von Willebrand factor (VWF) conformational changes, and VWF-platelet interaction in deep suspensions. …”
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Higher Oxygen Content Affects Rabbit Meat’s Quality and Fatty Acid Profile in a Modified Atmosphere by Joanna Składanowska-Baryza, Dominik Kmiecik, Magdalena Rudzińska, Annalisa Vissio, Anna Grygier, Agnieszka Ludwiczak, Marek Stanisz

“…After 7 days of storage, the quality of the meat packed in both systems (MAP and VAC) was satisfactory; however, after 14 and 21 days, there was a noticeable decline in quality, as evidenced by changes in the water percentage and color parameters (L∗, a∗, and b∗). …”
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Transient Decrease in Circulatory Testosterone and Homocysteine Precedes the Development of Metabolic Syndrome Features in Fructose-Fed Sprague Dawley Rats by Anil Sakamuri, Sujatha Pitla, Uday Kumar Putcha, Sugeedha Jayapal, Sailaja Pothana, Sai Santosh Vadakattu, Nagabhushan Reddy Konapalli, Siva Sankara Vara Prasad Sakamuri, Ahamed Ibrahim

“…Increase in hepatic triglyceride content was first observed in metabolic disturbance followed by hypertriglyceridemia and systemic insulin resistance in fructose-fed rats. Hepatic lipids were increased in time-dependent manner by fructose-feeding starting from 4 weeks, but circulatory triglyceride levels were increased after 12 weeks. …”
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Installation Project for Water Purification from Suspended Particles by E.N. Neverov, A.K. Gorelkina, E.S. Mikhalova, P.S. Korotkih

“…Fire hazards in closed systems and coal dust pollution are still issues, even with the plant’s adaptable design.…”
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Design Optimization for Vibration Reduction of Viscoelastic Damped Structures Using Genetic Algorithms by Zhengchao Xie, W. Steve Shepard Jr., Keith A. Woodbury

“…Due to the large number of design variables that can be present in complex systems incorporating visco-elastic damping, this work examines the application of genetic algorithms in optimizing the response of these structures. …”
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