Kefir alternatives, an innovative source of probiotics: Microbiological, technological, and therapeutical properties by Zuzana Matejčeková, Ľubomír Valík

“…In this review paper, we explained general knowledge about kefir a milk-free alternative, its origin, distribution, production process, microbial diversity and fermentation dynamics, health effects as well potential industrial processing regarding food legislation. …”
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Ice cream and frozen desserts nutrient compositions: current trends of researches by A. V. Landikhovskaya, A. A. Tvorogova

“…The current state and new research trends of creating functional ice cream and frozen desserts are considered in the article. …”
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PECULIAR FEATURES OF PTCA IN CORONARY PATIENTS WITH BIFURCATION LESIONS by A. O. Oleynik, P. Y. Dovgalevsky, I. B. Shitikov, I. V. Titkov

“…Among patients in whom side branch dilatation attempts have failed, 4 were finally free of symptoms, 6 have still demonstrated objective ischemic signs despite of considerable improvement in terms of angina functional class and 3 patients showed no clinical benefit. …”
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Numerical Study of Concentric Brace Equipped with the Eccentric Elements for Strengthening Buildings by Asadullah Attal, Mohammad Ali Kafi

“…Consequently, the numerical work performed in this study effectively prevents buckling, and enhanced energy dissipation while maintaining the full tensional functionality of the brace.…”
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Improving Doppler Radar Precipitation Prediction with Citizen Science Rain Gauges and Deep Learning by Marshall Rosenhoover, John Rushing, John Beck, Kelsey White, Sara Graves

“…Accurate, real-time estimation of rainfall from Doppler radars remains a challenging problem, particularly over complex terrain where vertical beam sampling, atmospheric effects, and radar quality limitations introduce significant biases. …”
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Computer-Aided Quantum Algorithms for Real-Time Energy Market Trading by Jinghui Wu, Wenjun Zhu, Yun Xu, Kangan Shu, Wei Yang

“…PPO’s reinforcement learning framework is employed to manage state representations, action spaces, and reward functions, thereby continuously refining the trading policy. …”
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Measures to support Russian tourism in the conditions of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic by A. S. Amosov, M. K. Ashinova

“…Some indicators of the functioning of domestic tourism during a pandemic are considered in comparison with previous periods, in particular, price indices for various types of paid services to the population, the development of collective accommodation facilities in Russia. …”
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Analysis of histone modification interplay reveals two distinct domains in facultative heterochromatin in Pyricularia oryzae by Thach A. Dang, Atsumi Morimoto, Natsuki Kobayashi, Kieu Pham, Ken-ichi Ikeda, Hitoshi Nakayashiki

“…These findings suggest that K4-fHC functions as a reservoir of genes highly responsive to chromatin context and environmental cues.…”
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Conformal bootstrap equations from the embedding space operator product expansion by Jean-François Fortin, Wen-Jie Ma, Valentina Prilepina, Witold Skiba

“…Further, we present a special basis of tensor structures for three-point correlation functions endowed with the remarkable simplifying property that it does not mix under permutations of the external quasi-primary operators. …”
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Hybrid multi-criteria decision making approaches for transtibial prostheses socket material selection by Tarun Rijwani, Gurusharan Dumra, Kumar Abhishek, Ganesh Iyer

“…Abstract The selection of appropriate material for manufacturing of prosthetic socket is a critical decision that impacts comfort, durability, functionality, and cost effectiveness. This study employs a comprehensive Multi Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) approach to evaluate ten potential materials for prosthetic sockets based on six evaluation criteria. …”
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Evaluation of Data Mining and Artificial Intelligence Methods to Predict Daily Precipitation by Yaseen Ahmed Hamaamin

“… Precipitation is the most important weather parameter, which has direct and indirect effects on life on our planet.  One of the most relevant climate change consequences is extreme weather conditions, such as floods and droughts.  …”
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Four-dimensional flow magnetic resonance assessment of alcohol septal ablation for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy and surgical valve replacement for aortic valve stenosis by Rie Aoyama, Shinichi Okino, Shigeru Fukuzawa

“…TKE loss improved from 7.0 ± 2.0 to 5.0 ± 0.1 mW (p < 0.05) and New York Heart Association functional class significantly improved from 2.2 ± 0.5 to 1.1 ± 0.3 (p < 0.001) by ASA.ConclusionsThe release of valvular or muscular stenosis has different effects on intra-LV blood flow. …”
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Multi-strategy cooperative enhancement dung beetle optimizer and its application in obstacle avoidance navigation by Xiaojie Tang, Zhengyang He, Chengfen Jia

“…The RCDBO method was evaluated against several well-established swarm intelligence algorithms using twelve benchmark test functions, the CEC2021 test suite, the Wilcoxon rank-sum test, and the Friedman test, to rigorously assess its feasibility. …”
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Through their eyes: enhancing teacher awareness of visual impairments via extended reality simulations (REALTER) by Mattia Barbieri, Valentina Pennazio, Silvio P. Sabatini, Monica Gori

“…Qualitative feedback highlighted increased empathy and a deeper appreciation for the need for adaptive teaching strategies.DiscussionThe findings support the effectiveness of gaze-contingent XR simulation as a tool for enhancing teacher preparedness in inclusive education. …”
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Dough-Making Technology for Sugar and Hard-Dough Cookies by Pavel V. Medvedev, Vitalij A. Fedotov, Irina A. Bochkareva

“…The article describes the effect of technological variables of flour from wheat samples with different grain hardness on the rheological profile of dough and the quality of sugar and hard-dough cookies. …”
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Comparison of outcome of ultrasound-guided suprascapular nerve block versus intra-articular steroid injection in adhesive capsulitis of shoulder: A randomized control trial by Davinder Kumar Verma, Osama Neyaz, Srishti Nanda, Gita Handa

“…The aim of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided suprascapular nerve block (USNB) with intra-articular steroid injection (IASI) in AC of shoulder in providing pain relief, functional improvement, and reduction of disabilities. …”
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Modeling the different conformations of the human mitochondrial ADP/ATP carrier using AlphaFold and molecular dynamics simulations of the protein-ligand complexes by Virginia Quadrotta, Fabio Polticelli

“…Modeling of the complexes coupled to molecular dynamics (MD) simulations allowed to obtain structural insight into AAC’s substrate binding and stabilization mechanisms, and the possible effects of pathogenic mutations on its conformational dynamics and functionality. …”
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Narrative art therapy as a means of correcting the tendency to addictions in students by Svetlana V. Velieva, Artem R. Veliev

“…Targeted correction should focus on strengthening self-government functions and forming alternative coping strategies. …”
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Histological Evaluation of Local Application of Peripheral Blood Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Platelet-Rich Fibrin Matrix on Bone Healing of Rats by Rasim Mahdi Salih, Enas Fadhil Kadhim

“…Bones exist in diverse forms and sizes and serve a variety of functions. Repairing defects in bones remains a significant clinical medical problem. …”
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Mendelian randomization of serum micronutrients and osteoarthritis risk: focus on zinc by Wenxing Zeng, Enda Hong, Wei Ye, Luyao Ma, Dejun Cun, Feng Huang, Ziwei Jiang

“…Micronutrients are essential for maintaining normal physiological functions and metabolic balance; however, their relationship with OA is not fully understood. …”
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