Demonstration of Emulator-Based Bayesian Calibration of Safety Analysis Codes: Theory and Formulation by Joseph P. Yurko, Jacopo Buongiorno, Robert Youngblood

“…System codes for simulation of safety performance of nuclear plants may contain parameters whose values are not known very accurately. …”
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Liberal Way of Life as a Political Philosophical Problem: Review of the Book: Lefebvre, A. (2024). Liberalism as a Way of Life. Princeton; Oxford: Princeton University Press, 285 p... by Vladimir A. Gutorov, Aleksandr A. Shirinyants

“…Lefebvre, a mixture of liberalism and other ideologies and systems, including capitalism (with its individualism, materialism and instrumentalism), democracy (with its latent populism), nationalism and internationalism (with their patriotism and often chauvinism), meritocracy (with its calculations of value and reward), as well as overtly illiberal forces. …”
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Curcumin-enhanced NIR-II-responsive gold nanobipyramids for targeted HSP 90 inhibition by Zhenying Diao, Youcheng Liang, Yong Liu, Dou Zhang, Long Qiu, Jianbo Sun, Qiaoyou Lu, Yanlei Liu, Daxiang Cui, Ting Yin

“…In vivo photoacoustic imaging-guided, GNBs-Cur achieved effective tumor elimination through mild-photothermal chemotherapy without systemic toxicity. Overall, this work provides a new therapeutic modality paradigm for potential NSCLC treatment on the basis of synergistic therapies.…”
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Satellite-Driven Hydrological Modelling in Ungauged Moroccan bassins: Case study Ouzoud river by Zilali Abdessamad, Larabi Abdelkader, Ajdor Youssef

“…Predicting streamflow is vital for flash-flood early warning systems and managing water resources under climate change. …”
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SOC-Based Simulation of 3D MIMO Mobile-to-Mobile Fading Channels: A Riemann Sum Approach by Carlos A. Gutierrez, Raul A. Fabian-Rodriguez, Francisco R. Castillo-Soria, Cesar A. Azurdia-Meza, Pablo Adasme

“…These assumptions impose important limitations, as the mobile communication systems are evolving to provide service in a variety of three-dimensional (3D) environments by employing different antenna array configurations. …”
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Enhancing immunotherapy efficacy in colorectal cancer: targeting the FGR-AKT-SP1-DKK1 axis with DCC-2036 (Rebastinib) by Xiguang Chen, Qiting Zeng, Liyang Yin, Bingru Yan, Chen Wu, Jianbo Feng, Ying Wu, Jun He, Wenjun Ding, Jing Zhong, Yingying Shen, Xuyu Zu

“…Abstract This research demonstrates that DCC-2036 (Rebastinib), a potent third-generation tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI), effectively suppresses tumor growth in colorectal cancer (CRC) models with functional immune systems. The findings underscore the capacity of DCC-2036 to enhance both the activation and cytotoxic functionality of CD8+ T cells, which are crucial for facilitating anti-tumor immune responses. …”
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Association of Adult Atopic Dermatitis with Impaired Oral Health and Oral Dysbiosis: A Case-Control Study by Aaya Shahin, Yael Anne Leshem, Yossi Taieb, Sharon Baum, Aviv Barzilai, Danielle Jeddah, Efrat Sharon, Omry Koren, Rinat Tzach-Nahman, Shunit Coppenhagen-Glazer, Ronen Hazan, Yael Houri-Haddad, Shoshana Greenberger

“…Background: Systemic alterations in the oral cavity can be reflected in skin disorders like psoriasis. …”
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Graded transcendental functions: an application to four-point amplitudes with one off-shell leg by Thomas Gehrmann, Johannes Henn, Petr Jakubčík, Jungwon Lim, Cesare Carlo Mella, Nikolaos Syrrakos, Lorenzo Tancredi, William J. Torres Bobadilla

“…We describe the derivation of canonical differential equation systems and present a method for fixing boundary conditions without the need for a full functional representation. …”
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Prospective Study on Retinal Nerve Fibre Layer Thickness Changes in Isolated Unilateral Retrobulbar Optic Neuritis by Gordon S. K. Yau, Jacky W. Y. Lee, Patrick P. K. Lau, Victor T. Y. Tam, Winnie W. Y. Wong, Can Y. F. Yuen

“…Results. 11 subjects received systemic steroids and 9 were treated conservatively. …”
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Cyclic di AMP phosphodiesterase nanovaccine elicits protective immunity against Burkholderia cenocepacia infection in mice by Wesam E. Gawad, Yosra I. Nagy, Tamer M. Samir, Ahmed Mohamed Ibrahim Mansour, Omneya M. Helmy

“…Vaccinated mice had significantly higher systemic IgG and mucosal IgA antibody responses and induced IL-6 and IL-17A. 6x-His-LY-CS:P NPs and 6x-His-KT-CS:P NPs vaccines induced TNF-α. …”
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LHB-YOLOv8: An Optimized YOLOv8 Network for Complex Background Drop Stone Detection by Anjun Yu, Hongrui Fan, Yonghua Xiong, Longsheng Wei, Jinhua She

“…Among the different evaluation criteria, the LHB-YOLOv8 method shows obvious advantages, making it suitable for engineering applications and the practical deployment of slope rockfall detection systems.…”
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An NR2B-Dependent Decrease in the Expression of trkB Receptors Precedes the Disappearance of Dopaminergic Cells in Substantia Nigra in a Rat Model of Presymptomatic Parkinson's Dis... by Eduardo Riquelme, Jorge Abarca, Jorge M. Campusano, Gonzalo Bustos

“…The decrease in TH-positive cells and trkB expression in SNc was significantly prevented by systemic administration of Ifenprodil, a specific antagonist of NR2B-containing NMDA receptors. …”
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Transcriptome-Based Modeling Reveals that Oxidative Stress Induces Modulation of the AtfA-Dependent Signaling Networks in Aspergillus nidulans by Erzsébet Orosz, Károly Antal, Zoltán Gazdag, Zsuzsa Szabó, Kap-Hoon Han, Jae-Hyuk Yu, István Pócsi, Tamás Emri

“…Although it may regulate directly only a limited number of genes, these include elements of the signaling network, for example, members of the two-component signal transduction systems. AtfA acts in a stress-specific manner, which may increase further the number and diversity of AtfA-dependent genes. …”
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Understanding community willingness to participate in community-based sanitation programs: Insights from Labuan Bajo, Indonesia by Sofiyah Evi Siti, Rafida Hanifa Athaya, Caesarina Naila Putri

“…Results show that the presence of septic tanks (p<0.05 Logit; p<0.01 Probit) and proper maintenance (p<0.05 in both models) significantly enhance participation, emphasizing the importance of robust sanitation systems. Public toilets also positively impact participation (p<0.01 Logit; p<0.05 Probit), underscoring their role in public health promotion. …”
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Enhanced bioaccumulation and toxicity of Fenpropathrin by polystyrene nano(micro)plastics in the model insect, silkworm (Bombyx mori) by Abrar Muhammad, Zhaoyi Qian, Yu Li, Xiaoyu Lei, Junaid Iqbal, Xiaoqiang Shen, Jintao He, Nan Zhang, Chao Sun, Yongqi Shao

“…This study investigates the adsorption of Fenpropathrin (FPP) onto two different sizes of polystyrene NMPs and examines their impacts on an insect model, silkworm Bombyx mori. We analyzed the systemic effects of acute exposure to NMPs and FPP, individually and combined, at organismal, tissue, cellular, and gut microbiome levels. …”
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Artificial Intelligence and Finance: A bibliometric review on the Trends, Influences, and Research Directions [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] by Pankaj Kumar Tyagi, Biswajit Ghose, Prasenjit Roy, Asokan Vasudevan, Premendra Kumar Singh

“…Results The findings reveal critical gaps in interdisciplinary methods, ethical considerations, and methodological advancements necessary to develop robust and transparent AI systems. Thematic mapping highlights the increasing importance of ethical AI practices and the influence of AI on financial decision-making processes. …”
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Improving of the Generation Accuracy Forecasting of Photovoltaic Plants Based on <i>k</i>-Means and <i>k</i>-Nearest Neighbors Algorithms by P. V. Matrenin, A. I. Khalyasmaa, V. V. Gamaley, S. A. Eroshenko, N. A. Papkova, D. A. Sekatski, Y. V. Potachits

“…Renewable energy sources (RES) are seen as a means of the fuel and energy complex carbon footprint reduction but the stochastic nature of generation complicates RES integration with electric power systems. Therefore, it is necessary to develop and improve methods for forecasting of the power plants generation using the energy of the sun, wind and water flows. …”
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Lung-homing nanoliposomes for early intervention in NETosis and inflammation during acute lung injury by Jungbum Kim, Donghyuk Seo, So-Yeol Yoo, Hye-Jin Lee, Jisun Kim, Ji Eun Yeom, Jae-Young Lee, Wooram Park, Kyung Soo Hong, Wonhwa Lee

“…Also, attenuation of systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), with notable reductions in NETosis and neutrophil trafficking was investigated. …”
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An overview of the use of photocatalysis in the environmental control of textile effluent by Masiren Emyra Ezzaty, Ong Huei Ruey, Khan Md Maksudur Rahmad

“…This technique has resulted in the discharge of colourants and other dye-laden effluents into river systems. This research focusses on three key areas: (i) the definition and operation of textile wastewater; (ii) the use of photocatalysts in textile wastewater treatment; and (iii) the impact of nanophotocatalysts and irradiation absorption rate on the treatment efficiency of textile wastewater. …”
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Brain Bioelectric Responses to Short-Term Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback Training in Indian and Russian University Students Studying in the Russian Arctic by Denis Demin, Liliya Poskotinova

“…HRV BF training in Indian students was associated with a more pronounced activation of brain systems compared with Russian students.…”
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