Bonding of timber and high-performance concrete by Tomáš Vlach, Nick Vanheeswijck, Jan Macháček, Eliška Kafková, Věra Kabíčková, Jakub Hájek

“…The findings highlight the potential of timber-concrete composite systems high-performance concrete to achieve high shear strength and structural integrity through optimized adhesive and rib configurations. The goal is to make maximum use of the material’s mechanical potential and significantly reduce the primary sources of raw materials. …”
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Correcting for case-mix shift when developing clinical prediction models by Haya Elayan, Matthew Sperrin, Glen P. Martin, Niels Peek, Frieder Braunschweig, Jonas Faxén, Joakim Alfredsson, David A. Jenkins

“…This method uses a probabilistic similarity metric to re-weight data samples in the source set (before the case-mix shift) to more closely match the target set (after the case-mix shift), assuming the target set reflects the target population. …”
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How sustainable are hypocaloric and balanced diets for weight loss? by Ramona De Amicis, Andrea Foppiani, Alessandro Leone, Federica Sileo, Francesca Menichetti, Sara Paola Mambrini, Marta Pellizzari, Massimiliano Tucci, Daniela Martini, Cristian Del Bo, Patrizia Riso, Simona Bertoli, Alberto Battezzati

“…Objective To compare conventional hypocaloric and balanced weight-loss diets with the sustainable EAT-IT diet, investigating their alignment, the influence of BMI and sex on EAT-IT adherence, to optimize the EAT-IT diet for weight management. Methods 4032 patients (72% female, median age 49y, BMI 29 kg/m2) received hypocaloric diets based on Mediterranean principles (51% carbohydrates, 31% lipids, 0.9 g/kg body weight protein, 17 g/1000 kcal fiber), following Italian dietary guidelines. …”
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Fluorescence-based thermometry for precise estimation of nanoparticle laser-induced heating in cancerous cells at nanoscale by Peltek Oleksii O., Ageev Eduard I., Talianov Pavel M., Mikushina Anna D., Epifanovskaya Olga S., Dubavik Aliaksei, Veiko Vadim P., Lepik Kirill, Zuev Dmitry A., Timin Alexander S., Zyuzin Mikhail V.

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Learning dual context aware POI representations for geographic mapping by Quan Qin, Tinghua Ai, Shishuo Xu, Yan Zhang, Weiming Huang, Mingyi Du, Songnian Li

“…Points of Interest (POI), as the current mainstream data in urban studies, plays an important role in these methods to discover urban characteristics. Existing studies on POI representation learning focus on spatial and type information, but overlook heterogeneous semantic interaction between POIs as well as hierarchical associations among types. …”
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An Explainable Fuzzy Framework for Assessing Preeclampsia Classification by Matías Salinas, Daira Velandia, Leondry Mayeta-Revilla, Ayleen Bertini, Marvin Querales, Fabian Pardo, Rodrigo Salas

“…<b>Methods:</b> The model integrates fuzzy decision trees with a genetic algorithm to identify a compact and relevant set of rules, optimized for both accuracy and interpretability. …”
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Structure and Antibiotic Resistance of the Main Causative agents of Infections Associated with the Provision of Medical care by N. M. Voropaeva, U. M. Nemchenko, E. V. Grigorova, N. L. Bel'kova, N. N. Chemezova, E. D. Savilov

“…The purpose of the study was to determine the etiological structure and sensitivity to antimicrobial agents of infectious agents associated with the provision of medical care in a children's multidisciplinary hospital. Materials and methods. The strains used in the work were obtained from patients aged from one to 15 years with severe infectious diseases. …”
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Twinning mediated intralayer frustration governs structural degradation in layered Li-rich oxide cathode by Tingting Yang, Maolin Yang, Zhongyuan Huang, Rui Wang, Wenhai Ji, Peng-Han Lu, Tao Zeng, Zenan Li, Jun Wang, Rafal E. Dunin-Borkowski, Lei Jin, Yinguo Xiao

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Emerging Role of Mesenchymal Stromal Cell and Exosome Therapies in Treating Cognitive Impairment by Vick Key Tew, Muttiah Barathan, Fazlina Nordin, Jia Xian Law, Min Hwei Ng

“…While these therapies hold great promise, challenges such as variability in MSC sources, optimal dosing, and effective delivery methods need to be addressed for clinical application. …”
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Automatic Road Extraction from Historical Maps Using Transformer-Based SegFormers by Elif Sertel, Can Michael Hucko, Mustafa Erdem Kabadayı

“…While transformer-based segmentation methods have been widely applied to image segmentation tasks, they have mostly focused on satellite images. …”
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Strategies for Addressing the Lack of Artificial Intelligence Regulations to Protect Consumers in Digital Communication by Sari Norma, Winiarti Sri, Fajri Choirul, Zulhuda Sonny

“…Employing normative legal research methods, the study utilizes a statutory regulation approach, drawing on both primary data sources and secondary legal materials. …”
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Enhancing Power Density in Switched Reluctance Generators Through Split Axial Segmentation by Parlin Siagian, Ira Devi Sara, Tarmizi Tarmizi, Nasaruddin Nasaruddin

“…The hypothesis suggests that dividing the stator magnetization at each rotor angle can counteract the opposing machine torque, thereby improving torque ripple and enhancing power density. A mixed-methods approach combining literature review, simulation, and experimental validation was used to evaluate torque retarding effects and machine power density. …”
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Carbon sequestration by microalgae to reduce carbon emission and strengthening strategy by WANG Yi, CHEN Danqing, MAO Weiwei, LI Pengcheng, SONG Chunfeng*

“…These rising emissions not only create environmental problems but also pose a serious threat to the earth′s climate stability and biodiversity. Among the various methods to reduce carbon emissions, Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) technology stands out as a crucial tool for achieving long-term carbon dioxide reduction. …”
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Efficiency improvement in silicon and perovskite solar cells through nanofluid cooling using citrate and PVP stabilized silver nanoparticles by Shankar Rajukkannu, Wasurat Bunpheng, Ratchagaraja Dhairiyasamy, V. Gopinath

“…Future research should refine the experimental design, increase sample size, and explore other nanoparticle types and stabilization methods to optimize solar cell efficiency and thermal management. …”
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Impact of glucose and propionic acid on even and odd chain fatty acid profiles of oleaginous yeasts by Veronica Bonzanini, Majid Haddad Momeni, Kim Olofsson, Lisbeth Olsson, Cecilia Geijer

“…Microbial fermentation offers a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative for OCFA production compared to traditional extraction or chemical synthesis methods. To achieve an economically feasible OCFA production process, it is essential to identify and develop microbial cell factories capable of producing OCFAs with high titers and yields. …”
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Bioproduction of Nordihydroguaiaretic and Ellagic Acid from Creosote Bush Leaves (<i>Larrea tridentata</i>) Using Solid-State Fermentation with <i>Aspergillus niger</i> GH1 by Alonso Ascacio-Valdés, Cynthia L. Barrera-Martínez, Juan A. Ascacio-Valdés, Leonardo Sepúlveda

“…Conventional extraction methods often exhibit limitations in efficiency and sustainability. …”
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Research of edge-aligned staggered double-vane traveling-wave tube at G-band by Wenbo Wang, Cunjun Ruan, Pengpeng Wang, Yaqi Zhao, Tianyi Xu

“…Results show that under the optimization of the efficiency improving methods of the TWT, a considerable power output can be realized. …”
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Research on a PTSD Risk Assessment Model Using Multi-Modal Data Fusion by Youxi Luo, Yucui Shang, Dongfeng Zhu, Tian Zhang, Chaozhu Hu

“…Therefore, traditional single data source assessment methods are difficult to fully understand and evaluate the complexity of PTSD. …”
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Application of Machine Learning Algorithms to Predict Gas Sorption Capacity in Heterogeneous Porous Material by Tasbiha Ibad, Syed Muhammad Ibad, Haylay Tsegab, Rabeea Jaffari

“…Statistical and graphical methods were used to compare the experimental results with the expected values. …”
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Actinomycete-Derived Pigments: A Path Toward Sustainable Industrial Colorants by Blanca Hey Díez, Cristiana A. V. Torres, Susana P. Gaudêncio

“…Scale-up of production and yield optimization challenges have been circumvented with the aid of biotechnology advancements, including genetic engineering and innovative fermentation and extraction methods, which have enhanced these bio-pigments’ viability and cost-competitiveness. …”
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