Nanoscale Cross-Sectional Characterization of Thin Layers in Material Assemblies by Frédéric Addiego, Rutuja Bhusari, Julien Bardon, Sascha Scholzen, Zainhia Kaidi

“…Current environmental concerns and technological demands necessitate continuous advancements in these nano-AdLs and nano-RLs in terms of formulation, design, functionality, and durability. Developing these nano-layers relies on understanding their structural properties, which is challenging because only characterization tools with nanoscale or sub-nanoscale lateral resolution can be employed. …”
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A Rare Case Report: Managing PCL Avulsion Fracture with a Fracture of the Proximal Tibial Shaft by Amrit Goyal, Yuvraj Vimal, Vivek Mittal, Mayur Gupta, Rajat Kapoor, Ravikant Rohela

“…The follow-up duration was up to 6 months, culminating in the calculation of the final functional outcome using the Lysholm knee scoring system. …”
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A Signal Processing-Guided Deep Learning Framework for Wind Shear Prediction on Airport Runways by Afaq Khattak, Pak-wai Chan, Feng Chen, Hashem Alyami, Masoud Alajmi

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Stone Matrix Asphalt and silica-aerogel composite: mechanical and structural performance by Mohammad Namavar Jahromi, Alireza Sarkar

“…Nano Silica (NS) has shown promising results in improving binder-aggregate adhesion and enhancing asphalt mixture durability due to its high surface area and nano-scale particle size. …”
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Mott–Schottky Au/Co3O4 Decorated on a Carbon Cloth Substrate as an Efficiently Bifunctional Electrocatalyst for Hydrogen and Oxygen Evolution Reactions by Khang Nhat Nguyen, Thy Nha Ngoc Tran, Kieu Thuy Thi Tran, Man Van Tran, Nam Hoang Vu, Tien-Thanh Nguyen, Yoshiyuki Kawazoe, Viet Van Pham

“…Furthermore, density functional theory calculation revealed that various Au(111) and Co3O4(111) interface structures result in opposite charge redistributions at the interface.…”
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Advanced smart assistance with enhancing social interaction and daily activities for visually impaired individuals using deep learning with modified seagull optimization by Sana Alazwari, Hussah Nasser AlEisa, Mohammed Rizwanullah, Radwa Marzouk

“…The ADD-MSGOEL method is designed to enhance the social life and daily functioning of visually impaired people by accurately detecting damage and potential hazards in their surroundings. …”
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Rust inhibition mechanism of reinforced concrete by alcohol-amine corrosion inhibitor under the coupling of composite salt erosion, freeze-thaw cycle and dry-wet cycle by Jiaqi Liu, Meiyan Hang, Minghui Jiang, Hongbin Song

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Edible Coatings to Prolong the Shelf Life and Improve the Quality of Subtropical Fresh/Fresh-Cut Fruits: A Review by Farid Moradinezhad, Atman Adiba, Azam Ranjbar, Maryam Dorostkar

“…Furthermore, the integration of nanotechnology into edible coatings has the potential to enhance their functionalities, including improved barrier properties, the controlled release of active substances, and increased antimicrobial capabilities. …”
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Ultrahigh capacitive energy storage of BiFeO3-based ceramics through multi-oriented nanodomain construction by Zhixin Zhou, Wangfeng Bai, Ning Liu, Wei Zhang, Sen Chen, Peng Wang, Jinjun Liu, Jiwei Zhai, Jinming Guo, Guanshihan Du, Yongjun Wu, Zijian Hong, Weiping Li, Zhongbin Pan

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Review of Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Techniques for Timber Structures by Ziad Azzi, Houssam Al Sayegh, Omar Metwally, Mohamed Eissa

“…NDT techniques have become invaluable for assessing the condition of timber components because such techniques are non-invasive in nature and do not cause damage, ensuring that structures remain functional with minimal disruptions. These methods provide critical insights into the structural integrity and operational efficiency of wood under sustained loads and in inclement environments. …”
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Electrochemotherapy and Simultaneous Photodynamic Bone Stabilization of Upper Limbs in Metastatic Renal Cancer Disease: Case Report and Literature Review by Ugo Albertini, Andrea Conti, Nicola Ratto, Pietro Pellegrino, Michele Boffano, Raimondo Piana

“…Metastatic bone disease represents a systemic pathology that heavily affects the quality of life of oncologic patients causing pain and functional disability. Methodology. We present the case of a patient with a history of renal cell cancer presenting pathologic fractures of both humeri and proximal right radius. …”
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Starch films cross-linked with boronated chitosan enriched with cannabis oil as food packaging material by Kinga Mylkie, Dorota Chełminiak-Dudkiewicz, Dariusz T. Młynarczyk, Aleksander Smolarkiewicz-Wyczachowski, Marta Ziegler-Borowska

“…After 10 days of dry storage, they retained elasticity and structure despite a 25 % stress loss, confirming improved durability. Based on boronic acid-functionalized chitosan, this crosslinking mechanism notably enhanced the material's antioxidant activity, with a significant increase in scavenging capacity (from 65 % to 74 %) and enhanced thermal stability. …”
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Enhancing neurocognitive rehabilitation with smart cubes: Design, technology, and programmable games by Jaroslav Vondrak, Vladimir Kasik, Jan Grepl, Terezie Kuboskova, Martin Augustynek, Jan Kubicek, Tereza Benešová, Petr Nilius

“…Neurocognitive rehabilitation is essential for restoring cognitive and motor functions in patients with neurological disorders. …”
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Endovascular versus neurosurgical aneurysm treatment: study protocol for the development and validation of a clinical prediction tool for individualised decision making by Hester F Lingsma, Diederik W J Dippel, David van Klaveren, Bob Roozenbeek, Mathieu van der Jagt, Ruben Dammers, Pieter-Jan van Doormaal, Jordi de Winkel, Simone A Dijkland

“…We present a study protocol and analysis plan for the development and external validation of models to predict benefit of neurosurgical versus endovascular aneurysm treatment on functional outcome and durability of treatment.Methods and analysis We will use data from the International Subarachnoid Aneurysm Trial for model development. …”
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Pulsed laser-tuned ruthenium@carbon interface for self-powered hydrogen production via zinc–hydrazine battery coupled hybrid electrolysis by Huieun Ahn, Raja Arumugam Senthil, Sieon Jung, Anuj Kumar, Mohd Ubaidullah, Myong Yong Choi

“…The Ru@C‒200 catalyst exhibited a low overpotential of 48 ​mV for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and an ultralow oxidation potential of −8 ​mV (vs. reversible hydrogen electrode) for hydrazine oxidation reaction (HzOR) at 10 ​mA ​cm−2, maintaining long-term durability for over 100 ​h, demonstrating its dual-functional activity. …”
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USING MODERN NONACRYLIC BASIC MATERIAL IN CLINICAL PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY by V.S. Kuz, V.N. Dvornyk, G.M. Kuz

“…One of the main shortcomings is insufficient functional durability of prostheses, and as a consequence the fragility of acrylic constructions. …”
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Tunable High‐Performance Photo‐Assisted Li–O2 Batteries by the Construction of Ferroelectric Photocathode by Huan‐Feng Wang, Yu‐Fei Wang, De‐Hui Guan, Xiao‐Xue Wang, Xin‐Yue Ma, Xin‐Yuan Yuan, Ji‐Jing Xu

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Permanent Strain Engineering of Molybdenum Disulfide Using Laser-Driven Stressors for Energy-Efficient Resistive Switching Memory Devices by Heeyoon Jang, Seok-Ki Hyeong, Byeongjin Park, Tae-Wook Kim, Sukang Bae, Sung Kyu Jang, Yonghun Kim, Seoung-Ki Lee

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The effect of copper additives on hybrid Zr-based chemical conversion coating morphology and chemical compositions by Ankita Mohanty, Xiaoyang Liu, Cheng-Chu Chung, Donald Vonk, Kim Kisslinger, Xiao Tong, Andrew Kiss, Gary Halada, Stanislas Petrash, Kate Foster, Yu-chen Karen Chen-Wiegart

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Core–Shell IrPt Nanoalloy on La/Ni–Co3O4 for High-Performance Bifunctional PEM Electrolysis with Ultralow Noble Metal Loading by Yifei Liu, Xinmeng Er, Xinyao Wang, Hangxing Ren, Wenchao Wang, Feng Cao, Taiyan Zhang, Pan Liu, Yakun Yuan, Fangbo Yu, Yang Ren, Fuqiang Huang, Wenjiang Ding, Lina Chong

“…In situ X-ray absorption spectroscopy combined with density functional theory unveils Ir–O–Pt sites enabling bi-nuclear oxygen evolution reaction and Volmer–Tafel hydrogen evolution reaction mechanisms through optimized Ir/Pt charge redistribution, breaking kinetic limitations.…”
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