High‐Resolution and Surface‐Sensitive Tip‐Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy Characterization of Strained‐Silicon Devices through Cleanroom‐Compatible Plasmonic Probes by Chiara Mancini, Anacleto Proietti, Giancarlo La Penna, Luca Buccini, Daniele Passeri, Narciso Gambacorti, Marco Rossi

“…TERS enables not only the detection of strain in the crystal structure but also its magnitude at different levels of depth, despite the penetration depth of the laser employed. …”
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Laser Scanning for Canopy Characterization in Hazelnut Trees: A Preliminary Approach to Define Growth Habitus Descriptor by Raffaella Brigante, Laura Marconi, Simona Lucia Facchin, Franco Famiani, Marta Sánchez Piñero, Silvia Portarena, Rodrigo José De Vargas, Fabiola Villa, Chiara Traini, Alessandra Vinci, Fabio Radicioni, Daniela Farinelli

“…This study utilized TLS to investigate the canopy structure of hazelnut trees of four different Italian varieties, with and without leaves. …”
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The results of cooperation between FSBSI “ARC “Donskoy” and FSBSI “NCG named after P.P. Lukiyanenko” in winter barley breeding by E. G. Filippov, A. A. Dontsova, D. P. Dontsov, V. V. Nesterenko, N. V. Serkin, Т. Е. Kuznetsova

“…The varieties developed by scientists from these research institutions occupy a leading place in the structure of sown areas in the south of the country. …”
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Subverting <i>Attachment</i> to Prevent <i>Attacking</i>: Alteration of Effector Immune Cell Migration and Adhesion as a Key Mechanism of Tumor Immune Evasion by Marta Mastrogiovanni, Emmanuel Donnadieu, Rajiv Pathak, Vincenzo Di Bartolo

“…We also explore indirect immune escape mechanisms that involve modifications of TME characteristics, such as vascularization, immunogenicity, and structural topography. Finally, we highlight the significance of these aspects in designing more effective drug treatments and cellular immunotherapies.…”
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The Role of Self-esteem, Self-efficacy, Social Support and Resilience in Psychological Adjustment in Schoolchildren by Norma Ivonne González-Arratia López-Fuentesa, Martha Adelina Torres Muñoz, Rolando Díaz-Loving

“…Significant differences in the predictor variables were found according to the levels of resilience, but not with respect to gender, and the correlations between the variables were found to be significant. The proposed structural model was verified, which shows acceptable fit indices and highlights that family social support is related to resilience and psychological adjustment. …”
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Co-control of multi-pollutants and CO2 based on extended life cycle assessment in electrolytic manganese industry by Ruichen Wang, Zhe Bai, Dandan Liu, Jingyang Liu, Zhiguo Yuan, Chunge Dang, Feilong Zhang

“…A technical guideline consisting of 16 co-control measures was formulated based on capacity adjustment, energy structure optimization, production management, and technical equipment upgrading. …”
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Research progress on the use of traditional Chinese medicine to treat diseases by regulating ferroptosis by Shuai Liu, Xianzhen Yang, Sanxia Zheng, Changjing Chen, Lei Qi, Xiangdong Xu, Denglu Zhang

“…Ferroptosis is an emerging form of programmed cell death triggered by iron-dependent lipid peroxidation. …”
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Performance analysis of control valves for a novel adsorption chiller with thermal energy storage by Tagne Takote Brice Clausel, Cosmas Anyanwu, Mkpamdi Eke, Charity Mokom

“…The study found that the valve's structure and stroke were not affected by the maximum pressure and temperature of 9.989 kPa and 120 °C respectively. …”
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Physical activity enhances college students’ mental health through social adaptability and exercise behavior chain mediation by Xu Han, Haozhen Li, Chunmei Xiao, Wei Wang, Kai Gao, Shuaiwei Yan, Ling Niu

“…The study introduced two key variables—social adaptability and physical activity—and employed a structural model to assess the direct and indirect effects of PE on mental health. …”
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Drop-Weight Impact Tests on Engineered Cementitious Composites heated to 500 oC by Raad A. Al-Ameri, Mustafa Özakça, Esra Eylem Karataş, M Tolga Göğüş, A. Hamza Tanrıkulu

“…Therefore, the combined effect of unexpected impacts and fire can lead to the collapse of the structure. To evaluate this combined effect, an experimental program was directed in this study using the ACI 544-2R repeated impact test method. …”
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Examining Social Networking Sites Users’ Benefits Using the DeLone and McLean Information System Success Model by Nusrat Jahan, Md. Shah Azam, Md. Alamgir Hossain

“…., enjoyment, expected relationships, and reputation) obtained from using SNSs. Structural equation modeling is used to investigate the above issues, and an online survey questionnaire technique is conducted with 421 respondents from the United States, and several interesting results are observed. …”
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Echocardiographic Assessment of Embryonic and Fetal Mouse Heart Development: A Focus on Haemodynamics and Morphology by Nathan D. Hahurij, Emmeline E. Calkoen, Monique R. M. Jongbloed, Arno A. W. Roest, Adriana C. Gittenberger-de Groot, Robert E. Poelmann, Marco C. De Ruiter, Conny J. van Munsteren, Paul Steendijk, Nico A. Blom

“…High-frequency echocardiography is a promising and useful imaging modality for structural and hemodynamic analysis of embryonic/fetal mouse hearts.…”
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The expanded theory of planned behavior for energy saving among academics in Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey, and Slovakia by Silvia Puiu, Sidika Ece Yilmaz, Mihaela Tinca Udriștioiu, Janka Raganova, Zhelyazka Raykova, Hasan Yildizhan, Arman Ameen

“…The research hypotheses were tested using partial least squares structural equation modelling. The findings show that individual factors (attitude and perceived behaviour control) influence the energy-saving intention of academics but not the organisational factors due to the weak identification with their universities. …”
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The dual role of PGAM5 in inflammation by Yuxin Qi, Bhavana Rajbanshi, Ruihan Hao, Yifan Dang, Churong Xu, Wei Lu, Liming Dai, Bingjun Zhang, Xiaoling Zhang

“…Phosphoglycerate mutase family member 5 (PGAM5) is a novel modulator of mitochondrial homeostasis in response to mechanical stimulation. Here we review the structure and sublocalization of PGAM5, introduce its importance in programmed cell death and summarize its crucial roles in the development and progression of inflammatory diseases such as pneumonia, hepatitis, neuroinflammation and aging. …”
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The development and implementation of an innovative community-based intervention to strengthen community capacity for HIV prevention and care among Canadians of African Caribbean a... by Josephine Etowa, Notisha Massaquoi, Francisca Omorodion, Danielle Brown-Shreves, Ilene Hyman, Akalewold Gebremeskel, Hugues Loemba, Bishwajit Ghose, Egbe Etowa, Jennifer Rayner, Charles Dabone, Lounanjio Brown O’Sullivan, Azeeza Sule, Joseph Kiirya, Sanni Yaya, Wangari Tharao, Haoua Inoua, Angela Kaida, Apondi Odhiambo, Clinton Beckford

“…African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) women are overrepresented among new HIV diagnoses due to social and structural factors. This study seeks to create, implement, and evaluate a community-based peer-led intervention to improve access to HIV prevention and care for ACB women in Canada. …”
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A Pipette for High-Resolution Sampling and Delivery of pL Bio-Samples by Ziyang Han, Pengfei Gong, Hengxiang Su, Zehang Gao, Shilun Feng, Jianlong Zhao

“…The droplet chip employs a cross-channel structure to generate droplets and incorporates a designated droplet storage and detection area. …”
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Combining Tradition and Modernity in the Pesantren-Based Madrasah Curriculum by Sunardi Sunardi, Moch. Sya’roni Hasan, Muhamad Arif, Ari Kartiko, Ahmat Nurulloh

“…The research employs a descriptive qualitative approach, involving data collection through interviews with the head of the madrasah, the curriculum deputy, and teachers, as well as observations and analysis of madrasah documents such as the academic calendar and curriculum structure. Interviews are conducted in an unstructured format to gain in-depth information, while systematic observations are carried out to understand the dynamics of learning. …”
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Failure or success? Biodiversity policy integration into the agricultural policy of the new EU Member States – the Croatian experience by Lucija Pečurlić, Emil Erjavec, Tihana Sudarić, Tanja Šumrada

“…Conceptually, this study contributes to the understanding of biodiversity policy integration (BPI) by applying an adapted analytical framework that reveals how institutional and structural constraints shape the depth of integration in post-socialist contexts, offering insights for future EU enlargements and vertical policy integration. …”
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Modeling human telencephalic development and autism-associated SHANK3 deficiency using organoids generated from single neural rosettes by Yueqi Wang, Simone Chiola, Guang Yang, Chad Russell, Celeste J. Armstrong, Yuanyuan Wu, Jay Spampanato, Paisley Tarboton, H. M. Arif Ullah, Nicolas U. Edgar, Amelia N. Chang, David A. Harmin, Vittoria Dickinson Bocchi, Elena Vezzoli, Dario Besusso, Jun Cui, Elena Cattaneo, Jan Kubanek, Aleksandr Shcheglovitov

“…Abstract Human telencephalon is an evolutionarily advanced brain structure associated with many uniquely human behaviors and disorders. …”
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Cardiac Magnetic Resonance in the Assessment of Atrial Cardiomyopathy and Pulmonary Vein Isolation Planning for Atrial Fibrillation by Nicola Pegoraro, Serena Chiarello, Riccardo Bisi, Giuseppe Muscogiuri, Matteo Bertini, Aldo Carnevale, Melchiore Giganti, Alberto Cossu

“…Advanced imaging techniques, particularly cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging, have emerged as pivotal in the detailed assessment of atrial structure and function. CMR facilitates the precise measurement of left atrial volume and morphology, which are critical predictors of AF recurrence post-intervention. …”
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