Feasibility of Proton Range Estimation with Prompt Gamma Imaging in Proton Therapy of Lung Cancer: Monte Carlo Study by Elham Rohollahpour, Hadi Taleshi Ahangari

“…Subjects and Methods: The proton pencil beam source was defined as a function of the tumor size to encompass the tumor volume. …”
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The Influence of Working in Stone Crushing Factories on Specific Respiratory Parameters by Belal Rahhal, Raya Sinnokrot, Omar Abuzant, Samah Shahin, Amany Masalmeh, Wala Jarrar

“…Working in stone-cutting factories is a known source for silica dust exposure, which has pathogenic effects on the respiratory system resulting finally in silicosis which may end in malignancy. …”
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The amino acid composition of Polygonum hydropiper L. and Polygonum persicaria L. herbs of Ukrainian flora by I. A. Lukina, O. V. Mazulin, H. P. Smoilovska, H. V. Mazulin, I. N. Shevchenko

“…The received results testify the promising use of the plant material and will be considered in the future work for the more in-depth study of the selected objects as a source of natural bioactive substances.…”
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CLASSIFYING LIVER DISEASE WITH BOOSTING MACHINE LEARNING APPROACHES by Erol Özçekiç, Ümit Yılmaz

“…Liver diseases pose a significant global health challenge due to their impact on metabolic function and the difficulty of early detection. Traditional diagnostic methods such as liver biopsy have limitations due to their invasive nature and high costs. …”
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The Aggressive Gender Backlash in Intimate Partner Relationships: A Theoretical Framework and Initial Measurement by Aristides A. Vara-Horna, Noelia Rodríguez-Espartal

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Incorporating Non-Coding Annotations into Rare Variant Analysis. by Tom G Richardson, Colin Campbell, Nicholas J Timpson, Tom R Gaunt

“…<h4>Methods & results</h4>We conducted a candidate gene analysis using the UK10K sequence and lipids data, filtering according to functional annotations using the resource CADD (Combined Annotation-Dependent Depletion) and contrasting results with 'nonsynonymous' and 'loss of function' consequence analyses. …”
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β-1,3-Glucan Recognition Protein Can Inhibit the Proliferation of <i>Bombyx mori</i> Cytoplasmic Polyhedrosis Virus by Yinong Zhang, Jiming Yan, Yukai Xie, Xiong Wang, Feifei Ren, Haixu Bian, Jingchen Sun

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Infrastructure of interconnected microgrids: A review by Moshammed Nishat Tasnim, Tofael Ahmed, Shameem Ahmad, GM Shafiullah

“…All these analyses and comparisons are expected to serve as a reference in the field of IMG infrastructure to select a suitable framework based on the necessary functionalities. …”
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Low pressure amide hydrogenation enabled by magnetocatalysis by Sheng-Hsiang Lin, Sihana Ahmedi, Aaron Kretschmer, Carlotta Campalani, Yves Kayser, Liqun Kang, Serena DeBeer, Walter Leitner, Alexis Bordet

“…Widely available and commercial platinum on alumina (Pt/Al2O3) was functionalized with iron carbide nanoparticles (ICNPs) to allow for localized and rapid magnetic induction heating resulting in the activation of neighboring Pt sites by thermal energy transfer. …”
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GASTROINTESTINAL BLEEDING WITH THE USE OF NEW ORAL ANTICOAGULANTS: EPIDEMIOLOGY, RISK FACTORS, TREATMENT, AND PREVENTION by E. V. Moroz, A. E. Karateev, E. V. Kryukov, V. A. Chernetsov

“…Novel oral anticoagulants (NOACs), such as the direct thrombin inhibitor dabigatran and the selective factor Xa inhibitors rivaroxaban and apixaban, are increasingly used as an effective antithrombotic drug in real clinical practice. …”
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Energy Cost Centre-Based Modelling of Sector Coupling in Local Communities by Edvard Košnjek, Boris Sučić, Mojca Loncnar, Tom Smolej

“…It is adaptable to data availability and stakeholder engagement, allowing both high-level overviews and detailed analysis of selected ECCs. Limitations include heterogeneous data sources, uneven stakeholder participation, and the need for refinement of sub-models. …”
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Arabic As a Medium for the Internalization of Worship Values by Aufia Aisa, Rina Dian Rahmawati, Muhammad Fatkhur Rizal Fahmi, Umi Unzilatur Rohmah, Hilza Safa Septia

“…A qualitative case study design was employed, with purposive sampling to select informants directly involved in the program. …”
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An evaluation of stress in medical students at a South African university by S.S. Naidoo, J. van Wyk, S.B. Higgins-Opitz, K. Moodley

“…Academic and personal problems were the main sources of stress. Coping strategies included individual lifestyle adaptations, family support, religious structures and study groups. …”
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Live and heat-killed Leuconostoc mesenteroides counteract the gastrointestinal dysfunction in chronic kidney disease mice through intestinal environment modulation. by Fittree Hayeeawaema, Natthawan Sermwittayawong, Chittipong Tipbunjong, Nawiya Huipao, Paradorn Muangnil, Pissared Khuituan

“…This study aimed to evaluate the probiotic potential of lactic acid bacteria derived from natural sources and to investigate the effects of both live and heat-killed Leuconostoc mesenteroides (Ln.m) on renal and gastrointestinal functions in CKD mice. …”
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DRIFTING TO SOCIALLY-ORIENTED ECONOMY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF THE RUSSIAN ARCTIC: THE INPUT OF TECHNOLOGICAL MODERNIZATION by B. N. Porfiryev, V. N. Leksin

“…Case studies illustrating successful implementation of the above policies in the mining and energy sectors in selected AZRF regions are introduced.Conclusions and relevance: substantiated is the conclusion of imperative of the public policy stimulating socially and ecologically oriented technological modernization in the AZRF. …”
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Polymeric membranes grafted by ionizing radiation for uranium adsorption by Amanda Caroline Patricio Cardoso, Rafael Henrique Lazzari Garcia, Elita Fontenele Urano de Carvalho, Mohamad Al-Sheikhly, Yasko Kodama

“…RIG promotes functionalization of WPP with phosphate groups that are prone to capture U from solution. …”
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CLSTM-MT (a Combination of 2-Conv CNN and BiLSTM Under the Mean Teacher Collaborative Learning Framework): Encryption Traffic Classification Based on CLSTM (a Combination of 2-Conv... by Xiaozong Qiu, Guohua Yan, Lihua Yin

“…The identification and classification of network traffic are crucial for maintaining network security, optimizing network management, and ensuring reliable service quality. These functions help prevent malicious activities, such as network attacks and illegal intrusions, while supporting the efficient allocation of network resources and enhancing user experience. …”
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Intensive vital signs monitoring reduces 30-day mortality among stroke patients: A cohort study from Tanzania. by Basil Tumaini, Ipyana Kunjumu, Mohamed Mnacho, Patricia Munseri

“…<h4>Background</h4>Stroke is a leading cause of mortality and disability worldwide, with disproportionate impacts in low- and middle-income countries due to limited healthcare resources. Monitoring vital signs during the acute phase of a stroke is critical for detecting complications. …”
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Cooperative Spectrum Sensing for Cognitive Heterogeneous Networking Using Iterative Gauss-Seidel Process by Haleh Hosseini, Kaamran Raahemifar, Sharifah Kamilah Syed Yusof, Alagan Anpalagan

“…Heterogeneous networks with dense deployment of small cells can employ cognitive features to efficiently utilize the available spectrum resources. Spectrum sensing is the key enabler for cognitive radio to detect the unoccupied channels for data transmission. …”
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Atmospheric Turbulence-Controlled Cryptosystems by Ivan B. Djordjevic

“…We also describe a scheme that randomly selects one of several available paths in which the simultaneously measured irradiance samples, after interleaving, are used to generate the raw key. …”
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