The Effect of Length and Content of Fiber on Glass Fiber and Basalt Fiber-Reinforced Granite Residual Soil by Weijie Chen, Jin Zhao, Litao Fan, Jia Li, Bingxiang Yuan, Hongzhong Li, Guoping Jiang, Hanbo Li, Tianying Chen

“…Results show that the incorporation of 3% glass fibers of 6 mm has the best reinforcement effect on GRS, while the incorporation of 4% basalt fibers of 6 mm also has a good reinforcement ability. Glass fiber performs better than basalt fiber under the optimal content and length. …”
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Usp7 contributes to the tail regeneration of planarians via Islet/Wnt1 axis by Ang Liang, Jinglong Liu, Zhiyuan Zhang, Jing Xiao, Dezeng Liu, Zimei Dong, Guangwen Chen

“…Planarians, as ideal model animals for studying regeneration, stem cell proliferation, and apoptosis, have the strong regenerative abilities. Considerable evidence suggests that ubiquitin plays an important role in maintaining homeostasis and regulating regeneration, but the function of Ubiquitin specific proteases 7 (Usp7) on regeneration in planarians remains elusive. …”
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Physical determinants of daily physical activity in older men and women. by Laura Karavirta, Timo Aittokoski, Katja Pynnönen, Timo Rantalainen, Kate Westgate, Tomas Gonzales, Lotta Palmberg, Joona Neuvonen, Jukka A Lipponen, Katri Turunen, Riku Nikander, Erja Portegijs, Taina Rantanen, Søren Brage

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>The ability to perform bodily movement varies in ageing men and women. …”
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Real-Time HIL Simulation of Nonlinear Generalized Model Predictive-Based High-Order SMC for Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine Drive by Hafidh Djouadi, Kamel Ouari, Youcef Belkhier, Hocine Lehouche

“…The approach’s strength lies in its ability to maintain stability and convergence in the face of external disturbances and parameter fluctuations, without necessitating precise measurements or knowledge of the disturbances. …”
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Examining the Validity and Reliability of Iranian Women's Sexual Self-Efficacy Questionnaire by Fatemeh Shabani, Rasol Roshan Chesli, Soheila Ghomian

“…Sexual self-efficacy reflects an individual's confidence in their ability to engage in a successful sexual relationship. …”
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Screening of a Soil Tyrosianse Producing Bacterial Strain HM24 and Comparison of its Tyrosinase Activity in Different Mediums Containing Natural Sources of L-tyrosine by Seyed Muhammad Hamid Malekpour, Moj Khaleghi, Alireza Akhtarpour

“…Considering the production of tyrosinase enzyme by strain HM24, its ability to efficiently utilize natural L-tyrosine sources, and the biological properties of the resulting pigment, this strain holds significant potential for applications in various industrial processes.…”
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Can physical and psychological factors predict pain recurrence or an exacerbation of persistent non-specific low back pain? A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Deborah Falla, Michael Mansfield, Janet Deane, Kanya Wongwitwichote, Cho Wai Geoffrey Yu

“…The results will identify the ability of physical and/or psychological factors to predict pain recurrence or acute exacerbation in case of persistent non-specific LBP.Ethics and dissemination This study protocol does not present any ethical concerns. …”
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Short distances dominate connectivity patterns of coral communities in the North-West Arabian Sea by Michel R. Claereboudt, Gerd Bruss

“…Larval connectivity relies on the ability of coral larvae to disperse into the environment following ocean currents. …”
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Effect of CaF2 substitution with TiO2 on the crystallization characteristics of low-fluoride slag for electroslag remelting by Ju J.-T., An J.-L., Ji G.-H

“…Increasing TiO2 addition from 4.3 wt% to 13.0 wt% decreased the undercooling of the slag and enhanced the crystallization ability of the slag. There is no change in the types and precipitation sequence of the crystalline phase in the slag with different TiO2 contents during continuous cooling. …”
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Evaluation of Steel Frame Equipped with the Replaceable Shear Link Made of Shape Memory Alloy under the Impact Load by Reza Kamgar, Seyed Ali Mahmoudy, Roham Zakavi

“…Despite their low stiffness, moment frames (MFs) are considered conventional lateral strength systems for low- and moderate-rise structures due to their ability to absorb energy and provide suitable ductility, along with architectural considerations. …”
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The individualization of the educational and training process in fencing in the context of improving efficiency and health of young athletes of different ages by Mykhailo Bocharov, Georgiy Korobeynikov, Iryna Kryventsova, Victoriia Klymenchenko, Igor Vypasniak

“…The increase in the level of technical-tactical preparedness and coordination abilities was also confirmed by the improvement in test results (p<0.01). …”
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APPLICATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR IMPROVING SITUATIONAL TRAINING OF CYBERSECURITY SPECIALISTS by Yurii V. Shchavinsky, Tetiana M. Muzhanova, Yuriy M. Yakymenko, Mykhailo M. Zaporozhchenko

“…The relevance of developing the ability and skills for cybersecurity professionals to respond promptly to threats is associated with the use of artificial intelligence by cybercriminals. …”
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Physiological Response and Comprehensive Evaluation of Cold-Resistant Peach Varieties to Low-Temperature Stress by Ruxuan Niu, Juanjuan Huang, Yiwen Zhang, Falin Wang, Chenbing Wang

“…Combining physiological analyses with field adaptation correlation assessments, it was found that ‘Ziyan Ruiyang’ exhibited a relatively low LT50 value of −29.67 °C and a membership function degree of 0.76, suggesting robust field adaptation abilities. At the same time, ‘Ganlu Shumi’ demonstrated stable trends in H₂O₂ and MDA levels, maintaining them at relatively low concentrations; it also had the lowest LT50 value, the highest membership function score, and the highest survival rate. …”
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Lightweight Small Target Detection Algorithm Based on YOLOv8 Network Improvement by Xiaoyi Hao, Ting Li

“…Finally, the Std detection layer is integrated into YOLOv8n, thereby enhancing the model&#x2019;s ability to accurately detect small targets. Experimental results demonstrate that SFD-YOLOv8 reduces parameters by 16.95% compared to YOLOv8n. …”
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Educational migration from Tajikistan to Russia: trends and consequences by A. Kh. Rakhmonov

“…The main reasons why migrants do not want to return to Tajikistan are not only low wages at home, but also great opportunities abroad, which have not only economic, but also political and social dimensions (freedom of political views, the possibility of self-expression, the possibility of realizing abilities). As a result of this wave of migration, Tajikistan is losing not only young people, but also bright potential. …”
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Nomogram prediction of overall survival in breast cancer patients post-surgery: integrating SEER database and multi-center evidence from China by Yufen Zheng, Yuan Yuan, Minya Jin, Chunlong Wu

“…The nomogram achieved a C-index of 0.724 (95% CI, 0.716-0.732) in the training cohorts, 0.717 (95% CI, 0.705-0.729) in the internal validation cohorts, and 0.793 (95% CI, 0.724-0.862) in the external validation cohorts, indicating strong discriminative ability. Calibration curves demonstrated good agreement between predicted and observed outcomes in all validation cohorts. …”
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Evaluation of caesarean rates according to Robson classification using a newly developed smart phone application in a tertiary center in Sri Lanka: a comparative study by Chandana Jayasundara, Indunil Piyadigama, Asanka Jayawardane, Ananda Perera

“…The quality of the data collected through RobsApp® met the standards recommended by the Robson guidance, as evidenced by the study's ability to accurately categorize deliveries and assess CS rates. …”
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Characteristics of Plasmodium vivax apicomplexan amino acid transporter 8 (PvApiAT8) in the cationic amino acid transport by Wang-Jong Lee, Ernest Mazigo, Jin-Hee Han, Seok Ho Cha

“…Abstract Plasmodium vivax is the most widespread malaria parasite affecting humans, and its eradication is challenging due to the spread of drug-resistant parasites and their ability to remain in liver as a dormant stage. These parasites invade and multiply extensively within hepatocytes and erythrocytes in the host, relying on nutrient acquisition for their growth and replication. …”
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Comparative gametogenesis and genomic signatures associated with pollen sterility in the seedless mutant of grapevine by Siddhi Chavan, Satish Phalake, Sujata Tetali, Vitthal T. Barvkar, Ravindra Patil

“…Results Gametogenesis studies demonstrated that the seedless mutant exhibits pollen sterility due to abnormal pollen morphology, significantly low viability, and a complete lack of germination ability. The macrogametophyte in the seedless mutant was significantly smaller than in ARI 516. …”
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Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Integrated into Pants for the Relief of Postoperative Pain in Hip Surgery Patients: A Randomized Trial by Yohann Opolka, Courage Sundberg, Robin Juthberg, Amelie Olesen, Li Guo, Nils-Krister Persson, Paul W. Ackermann

“…The treatment outcome was assessed by self-reported pain Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) and Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC) scores at four time points. The ability to perform a 3-meter walk test and the use of analgesics were also evaluated. …”
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