Subwavelength-scale off-axis optical nanomanipulation within Gaussian-beam traps by Zhou Lei-Ming, Sun Wan, Tao Zong-Qiang, Xiong Ning-Jun, Huang Chan, Jiang Xiao-Yun, Ren Yu-Xuan, Yang Yuanjie, Shi Yu-Zhi, Hu Ji-Gang, Zhan Qiwen

“…It is generally recognized that there is only a single optical potential-well near the focus in optical traps with a focused Gaussian beam. …”
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Investigating the effect of synthetic cobalt and nickel oxide nanoparticles on the growth and physiology of Mungbean (Vigna radiata L.) seedlings, and exploring tunable magnetism s... by Anjali Joshi, Simranjeet Kaur, Pargat Singh, Havneet Singh, Keya Dharamvir, Harsh Nayyar, Gaurav Verma

“…The extensive application of metal oxide nanoparticles in industrial and agricultural systems has led to their pervasive accumulation in the environment, raising significant concerns about their phytotoxicity and ecological impacts. …”
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Understanding the effectiveness of attachments in clear aligner therapy: navigating design, placement, material selection and biomechanics by Demir Gizem Boztaş

“…Clear aligner treatments have gained popularity due to their aesthetic advantages over traditional metal brackets. …”
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A conceptual approach to material detection based on damping vibration-force signals via robot by Ahmad Saleh Asheghabadi, Mohammad Keymanesh, Saeed Bahrami Moqadam, Saeed Bahrami Moqadam, Saeed Bahrami Moqadam, Jing Xu

“…Data clustering was performed using the deflection of the cantilever beam to boost classification accuracy.Results and discussionOnline object materials detection shows an accuracy of 95.46% in a study of ten objects [metals (steel, cast iron), plastics (foam, compressed plastic), wood, silicon, rubber, leather, brick and cartoon]. …”
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Spider mites collectively avoid plants with cadmium irrespective of their frequency or the presence of competitors by Godinho, Diogo Prino, Fragata, Inês, de la Masseliere, Maud Charlery, Magalhães, Sara

“…We show that individual spider mite females do not preferentially move to leaf tissues with or without cadmium, despite clear costs on their performance. …”
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Analysis and Evaluation of Seawater Quality in the Northwest of Hainan by HUANG Xia, ZHENG Ruixi

“…The further evaluation of potential eutrophication showed that the overall water quality of this sea area was at a poor trophic level, with a relatively low degree of eutrophication. …”
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Microstructures and mechanical properties of a 30CrNi2MoV steel/GH4098 joint produced by hot-compression bonding by Shengqing Wu, Sheng Liu, Hexin Wang, Shaofei Ren, Bin Xu, Xiaopeng Zhang, Mingyue Sun

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PHYSICAL-MECHANICAL PERFORMANCES OF STEERING WHEEL COVER LEATHERS IN SPECIAL CONDITIONS by MADALINA IGNAT, ANDREI DUMITRU, BOGDAN RUSU, ROXANA CONSTANTINESCU, CIPRIAN CHELARU

“…A series of tests were performed on leather samples before and after exposing them to special conditions (high\low temperature, humidity, UV) like tensile strength and elongation, tear strength, tear load, surface softness, color fastness and flex resistance. …”
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Recent Advances in Surface Functionalized 3D Electrocatalyst for Water Splitting by Nadira Meethale Palakkool, Mike P. C. Taverne, Owen Bell, Jonathan D. Mar, Vincent Barrioz, Yongtao Qu, Chung‐Che Huang, Ying‐Lung Daniel Ho

“…The introduction of 3D‐printing technologies has revolutionized electrode fabrication for HER and OER. This review explores integrating 3D‐printing technologies and surface functionalization with non‐noble metal‐based electrocatalysts and emerging 2D materials. …”
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THE PROBLEM OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION IN THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA ALONG THE COAST OF TURKEY by ERNUR AKINER MUHAMMED

“…The inadequate sewage system and insufficient treatment plants lead to eutrophication in populated cities. In the year 2017, in Turkey's Mediterranean region, Aksu, Manavgat, Göksu, Seyhan, Ceyhan, and Asi rivers were monitored. …”
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The Bronze Age Site of Tarangul (Aktobe Cis-Urals): Examining One Casting Mo by Darkhan A. Baitileu, Albina Ye. Yerzhanova, Ilaria Calgaro

“…In 2021, the Mugodzhar (Mugalzhar) Crew of the Margulan Institute of Archaeology investigated the site of Tarangul and discovered a casting mold ― a rare artifact of utmost interest related to metal production and processing. Goals. The article seeks to describe and analyze the Bronze Age mold from Tarangul located in the Aktobe Cis-Urals, introduce into scholarly circulation some newly obtained scientific data. …”
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Case Report: A minimally disruptive technique for the management of frozen leads by Su-Huan Chang, Su-Huan Chang, Kuan-You Lin, Kuan-You Lin, Chih-Chieh Yu, Chih-Chieh Yu

“…During pacemaker generator replacement, difficulties may arise with the set screw not being properly engaged, a situation referred as a “frozen lead”. We reported a case of an 88-year-old woman with a 15-year-old generator and increasing impedance of the right atrial lead. …”
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Characteristic Fe and Cu Compounds in Particulate Matter from Subway Premises in Japan and their Potential Biological Effects by Takuma Okamoto, Ayumi Iwata, Hiroko Yamanaka, Kako Ogane, Tatsuhiro Mori, Akiko Honda, Hirohisa Takano, Tomoaki Okuda

“…Abstract Suspended particulate matter (PM) in subway premises contain high concentrations of metal components and distinctive compounds owing to their unique emission processes. …”
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The Effects of Single and Bimetallic Silicon Composite Shields in Medical Imaging Methods: A Monte Carlo Study by Abbas Ali Nazeri, Reza Malekzadeh, Parinaz Mehnati, Soheila Refahi

“…In comparing the attenuation of recorded beams in low, medium, and high ranges of energy, mono-metallic Bismuth shows higher attenuation coefficients than mono-metallic Tungsten and bi-metallic Bismuth–Tungsten. …”
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VIBRATIONAL CASE STUDY FOR THE MOLD OSCILLATOR WITH HYDRAULIC SERVO SYSTEM by YONGHUI PARK, LEE CHANGWOO, KIM DONGWOOK

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Frustrated Lewis pairs on nanoparticles for colloidal catalysis: dream or reality? by Carenco, Sophie

“…Catalysis by the colloidal suspension of nanoparticles has attracted considerable attention in recent years as it may combine interesting features: (i) the possibility of using inorganic catalysts, such as those of transition metal nanoparticles; (ii) the opportunity of adding well-designed ligands, as in homogeneous catalysis, to tune the activity and selectivity of a given reaction. …”
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Metallurgical assessment of Al-Zr-Y alloys for laser-based processing by J.T. Hierlihy, I.W. Donaldson, D.P. Bishop

“…In Al-Zr specimens, increasing Zr content resulted in the development of a duplex microstructure consisting of distinct epitaxial columnar regions near the melt pool boundary and equiaxed regions near the center. …”
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Radiographic Evaluation of The Bone Density Around Tooth-Anchored One-Piece Immediate-Loading Dental Implant by Bangen Mohammed Karam, Bahar Jaafar Selivany, Huda Jameel Qasim, Rafah Hussein Mohammed

“…Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) was used for treatment planning, and intra-oral digital radiographs were taken at baseline (T0), six months (T1), and one year (T2). …”
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Characterization of polyethylene and polyurethane microplastics and their adsorption behavior on Cu2+ and Fe3+ in environmental matrices by Ilaria Zanoni, Lucia Briccolani, Lara Faccani, Magda Blosi, Simona Ortelli, Matteo Crosera, Giovanna Marussi, Stefania Albonetti, Anna Luisa Costa

“…Finally, we assessed the metal adsorption capacity to establish the role of microplastics in the transport of heavy metals in the environment. …”
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MAGNESIUM ALLOY AZ31B FORMING LIMIT CURVE USING THE NAKAZIMA TEST by AUGUSTIN JITARU, COSMIN CONSTANTIN GRIGORAȘ, GHEORGHE BRABIE, ANA-MARIA ROȘU, LUCIAN-MARIUS ROȘU

“… The behaviour of a metal sheet when forming can be predicted with accuracy if the forming limit curve is known (FLC). …”
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