Effect of the Addition of Apple Pomace and Erythritol on the Antioxidant Capacity and Antidiabetic Properties of Shortbread Cookies by Ewa Raczkowska, Aneta Wojdyło, Paulina Nowicka

“…Apple processing into juice generates vast amounts of a by-product, namely fruit pomace, which poses a serious problem for the processing industry. At the same time, fruit pomace features a high health potential. …”
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Prevalence of Cognitive Impairment Amongst Older Adults and the Associated Risk Factors by Zana Faris Muhammed, Ali Hattem Hussain, Haitham Assem Abdalrazak

“… Cognitive impairment in older adults refers to a decline in mental abilities such as memory, attention, and problem-solving, often associated with aging. This study aimed to show the prevalence of cognitive impairment among older people and examine the risk factors in acquiring the disease. …”
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Transforming Prediction into Decision: Leveraging Transformer-Long Short-Term Memory Networks and Automatic Control for Enhanced Water Treatment Efficiency and Sustainability by Cheng Qiu, Qingchuan Li, Jiang Jing, Ningbo Tan, Jieping Wu, Mingxi Wang, Qianglin Li

“…This strategic selection of input features enhances the traditional utilization of water quality indicators and offers a more comprehensive dataset for prediction, ultimately improving model accuracy and reliability. …”
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FISNET: A Learnable Fusion-Based Iris Segmentation Network Improving Robustness Across NIR and VIS Modalities by Geetanjali Sharma, Gaurav Jaswal, Aditya Nigam, Raghavendra Ramachandra

“…To tackle this problem, we present Fused Iris Segmentation Network (FISNET) that combines segmentation maps from two models to achieve enhanced precision and accuracy. …”
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Biologically Active Substances of Vitis amurensis Rupr.: Preventing Premature Aging by Juliya A. Praskova, Tatyana F. Kiseleva, Irina Yu. Reznichenko, Nina A. Frolova, Natalia V. Shkrabtak, Yulia Lawrence

“…Population aging is a medical and social problem that receives special attention from the governments of developed and developing countries. …”
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Change of electrical characteristics of rubber in the process of “swelling–deswelling” by L. A. Kovaleva, N. Ya. Ovsyannikov, A. A. Zuev

“…Furthermore, it solves the problem of the negative effect of the plasticizer on the ρ v value of rubber without excluding it from the rubber composition.…”
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On the issue of choosing vertical and horizontal connections in a bogie for freight cars of high-speed trains by G. I. Gadzhimetov, G. I. Petrov, Yu. A. Panin, I. E. Il’in

“…One of the possible solutions to the problem is the introduction of freight cars with an increased speed. …”
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Smart Grid System Based on Blockchain Technology for Enhancing Trust and Preventing Counterfeiting Issues by Ala’a Shamaseen, Mohammad Qatawneh, Basima Elshqeirat

“…This study addresses these issues by proposing and implementing a hybrid framework that combines the features of private and public blockchains across three integrated layers: user interface, application, and blockchain. …”
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Metastatic tumors of the orbit: clinical and instrumental diagnosis by A. G. Amiryan, S. V. Saakyan

“…Specific history features, the patient’s complaints, typical clinical symptoms, CT (MRI) and ultrasound data should alert the ophthalmologist about a possible MOT. …”
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Active Contours Connected Component Analysis Segmentation Method of Cancerous Lesions in Unsupervised Breast Histology Images by Vincent Majanga, Ernest Mnkandla, Zenghui Wang, Donatien Koulla Moulla

“…Nuclei segmentation remains a challenging problem due to cancer biology and the variability of tissue characteristics; thus, their detection in an image is a very tedious and time-consuming task. …”
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Effect of Platelet-Riched Plasma on Corneal Epithelium Regeneration during Its Chronic Erosion (Experimental Study) by V. A. Tarabrina, I. O. Gavrilyuk, S. V. Churashov, O. A. Muravyeva, V. S. Chirskii, R. L. Troianovskii, A. N. Kulikov

“…Slow epithelization or its complete absence creates conditions for infection, thinning, and sometimes perforation of the cornea. That is why the problem of chronic corneal erosions is very relevant. …”
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Reinforced Concrete Posts Made by Long-Line Formwork-Free Shaping for 0.4–10 kV Overhead Line Supports by P. T. Mirzaev, Z. P. Shamansurova

“…The designs of such supports are developed on the standard basis of the product range. The problem of establishing the minimum number (two) of cross-sections with different geometric dimensions for all brands of the offered posts is solved, subject to the operational requirements and technological specifications of production. …”
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Deep Fusion Intelligence: Enhancing 5G Security Against Over-the-Air Attacks by Mohammadreza Amini, Ghazal Asemian, Burak Kantarci, Cliff Ellement, Melike Erol-Kantarci

“…To improve overall detection performance, the proposed approach leverages deep ensemble learning techniques by fusing different features with different sensitivities from the RF domain and Physical layer namely, Primary Synchronization Signal (PSS) and Secondary Synchronization Signal (SSS) cross-correlations in the time and the frequency domain, the energy of the null subcarriers, and the PBCH Error Vector Magnitude (EVM). …”
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Miniinvasive paracentetic drain surgical interventions under ultrasonic control concerning liquid formations of abdominal cavity by G.I. Ohrimenko, N.G. Golovko, V.A. Grushka, Y.I. Gaidarzhi

“…These operations have a row of advantages, as compared to open and laparoscopic ones: comparative simplicity, insignificant infecting of abdominal region, least of intra- and postoperative complications. Actuality of problem is conditioned by that indications to the use of paracentetic drain surgical interventions, most optimal methods of preoperative diagnostic, features of postoperative treatment of patients remain not enough studied. …”
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Influence of diabetes on the character of changes of resorption and repair processes in the parodontium and mandibular tissues after tooth extraction by A. V. Abramov, K. S. Hanchev

“…Today, diabetes mellitus (DM) represents a problem on which the attention of endocrinologists, general practitioners, and dentists is focused. …”
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Accounting for racial bias and social determinants of health in a model of hypertension control by Yang Hu, Nicholas Cordella, Rebecca G. Mishuris, Ioannis Ch. Paschalidis

“…Abstract Background Hypertension control remains a critical problem and most of the existing literature views it from a clinical perspective, overlooking the role of sociodemographic factors. …”
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Computational Assessment of Electrostatic Field Profiles Near High-Voltage Transmission Systems in Malaysia via Finite Difference and Crank-Nicolson Schemes by Abdulwaheed Adebayo Salaudeen, Saratha Sathasivam, Majid Khan Majahar Ali, Ummi Umara Binti Ahmad Fuad, Hasliza Binti Abbas, Muraly Velavan

“…This study aims to analyse the spatial variation and intensity of the electrostatic field distribution around high-voltage power transmission lines in Malaysia, using two numerical methods, considering the country’s infrastructure features and regulatory emphasis on public exposure limits. …”
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The System of Career Guidance for High School Students in the United States of America by Yuliia Zahrebniuk

“…It was concluded that the features of career guidance are: the degree of professional self-determination; strengthening the role of non-state forms of career guidance of students and the connection of their schooling with practice; the timely response of the education system to changes in the structure and labor market; use of the competence approach in pre-vocational and professional training of youth; psychological and pedagogical support of the process of choosing a future profession for a young person in the context of solving a broader problem of preparation for choosing a professional career. …”
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Changing Trends in Firework-Related Eye Injuries in Southern China: A 5-Year Retrospective Study of 468 Cases by Fangyu Wang, Bingsheng Lou, Zhaoxin Jiang, Yao Yang, Xinqi Ma, Xiaofeng Lin

“…Firework-related eye injury is a horrible medical problem and creates huge health and social burdens. …”
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DIACHRONIC PERSPECTIVE ON THE AGING DISCOURSE IN THE FICTIONS OF WESTERN EUROPE AND THE USA by Anna V. Gaidash

“…Therefore the challenges of old age are a significant problem of governmental and social concerns. This is especially true of the aging women who perceived their physiological and psychological transformations in old age as a source of embarrassment, shame, and disgrace for centuries. …”
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