Mathematical modeling and simulation of hepatitis B transmission dynamics with passive immunity and control strategies by James Khobocha Mirgichan, Cyrus Gitonga Ngari, Stephen Karanja, Robert Muriungi

“…Therefore, our research findings indicate that multiple interventions can go a long way towards eliminating the ravages of HBV in the general population and consequently enhancing the general wellbeing of the population. …”
Get full text

Mass Rapid Transit Operation and Maintenance Cost Calculation Model by Rahmat Nurcahyo, F. Farizal, Bimo M. I. Arifianto, Muhammad Habiburrahman

“…The cost model has three components, namely, capital, operation cost, and maintenance cost, which are, respectively, calculated based on their percentage toward total cost. The cost model calculation determined that Jakarta MRT operation and maintenance costs total USD 8.44 million per kilometer per year. …”
Get full text

Stress Distribution on Sandwich Structure with Triangular Grid Cores Suffered from Bending Load by Cui Xu, Huang Yanjiao, Wang Shou, Lu Chun, Fang Luping

“…The results indicated that the triangular core ultimately failed under a bending load of 11000 N; the principal stress concentration was located at the loading region; and the cracks occurred on the interface top skin and triangular core. In addition, the ultimate stress bearing of the sandwich structure was 8828 N. …”
Get full text

Glucose metabolism impairment in major depressive disorder by Fanhao Meng, Jing Wang, Long Wang, Wei Zou

“…In addition, we briefly discussed potential pharmacological interventions for glucose metabolism to alleviate MDD, including glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, metformin, topical insulin, liraglutide, and pioglitazone, to encourage the development of new therapeutics.…”
Get full text

Growing Miracle Fruit for Specialty Crop Production in Florida by Lynhe Demesyeux, Maria Brym, Alan H. Chambers

“…Miraculin changes the perception of sour (acidic) foods and beverages to sweet by temporarily modifying taste receptors on the tongue. This report provides background information on growing miracle fruit, information on miracle fruit yield, and research on miraculin content to commercial growers and those interested in gardening in southern Florida. …”
Get full text

Uptake of iron from ferrous fumarate can be mediated by clathrin-dependent endocytosis in Hutu-80 cells by Agata Tarczykowska, Per Malmberg, Nathalie Scheers

“…A pilot showed a similar trend for Ferritin (H) levels (confluent cells) and for total cellular iron load (non-confluent cells). ToF-SIMS analysis revealed diminished membrane-associated iron load in endocytosis-inhibited ferrous fumarate treated cells. …”
Get full text

A Blueprint for the Problem Formulation Phase of EPA-Type Ecological Risk Assessments for 316(b) Determinations by Webster Van Winkle, William P. Dey, Steve M. Jinks, Mark S. Bevlhimer, Charles C. Coutant

“…Regardless of how the generic analysis plan is modified to develop a facility-specific analysis plan, the resulting plan should be viewed as a tool for comparing representative species and alternative CWIS options by focusing on relative changes (i.e., proportional or percent changes) in various measures. …”
Get full text

Psychological distress in adolescence and later economic and health outcomes in the United States population: A retrospective and modeling study by Nathaniel Z. Counts, Noemi Kreif, Timothy B. Creedon, David E. Bloom

Get full text

Kinetodynamic Model and Simplified Model of X-Type Seat System with an Integrated Spring Damper by Changcheng Zhou, Leilei Zhao, Yuewei Yu, Fuxing Yang, Song Wang

“…The proposed simplified model provides an accurate and efficient tool for designing controllable seat suspension system that minimizes a necessary tuning process.…”
Get full text

New Plants for Florida: Blueberry by Paul Lyrene, Richard L. Jones, Mary Duryea, Berry J. Treat

“…These new berries also ripen earlier and are easier to pick and ship. Today’s varieties have made Florida blueberry production what it is today – a crop that sells 4 million pounds per year, with a farm-gate value of $20 million. …”
Get full text

Enhanced phosphorus weathering contributed to Late Miocene cooling by Yi Zhong, Zhiguo Li, Xuefa Shi, Terry Isson, Jimin Yu, Sev Kender, Zhou Liang, George E. A. Swann, Alex Pullen, Michael E. Weber, Jinlong Du, Juan C. Larrasoaña, Jingyu Zhang, Yafang Song, F. J. González, Stefanie Kaboth-Bahr, Hai Li, Qi Zhang, Debo Zhao, Wei Cao, Mingyu Zhao, Qingsong Liu

Get full text

Blockchain-Powered Secure and Scalable Threat Intelligence System With Graph Convolutional Autoencoder and Reinforcement Learning Feedback Loop by Mohamad Khayat, Ezedin Barka, Mohamed Adel Serhani, Farag Sallabi, Khaled Shuaib, Heba M. Khater

“…To secure the exchange of threat intelligence information, a safe blockchain network is used, which comprises Byzantine Fault Tolerance for high data integrity and Zero-Knowledge Proofs for access control. …”
Get full text

Motor Control System for Adaptation of Healthy Individuals and Recovery of Poststroke Patients: A Case Study on Muscle Synergies by Fady S. Alnajjar, Juan C. Moreno, Ken-ichi Ozaki, Izumi Kondo, Shingo Shimoda

Get full text

Modeling Burst Error Processes in ITU-T G.hnem-Based PLC Systems: Noisy Indoor Environment Analysis Using a Generative Semi-Hidden Markov Model by Akintunde Oluremi Iyiola, Theo G. Swart, Ayokunle Damilola Familua, Thokozani Shongwe

“…This research makes four key contributions: (1) the development of a robust experimental testbed for real-time burst error analysis in NB-PLC systems, (2) the creation of a comprehensive dataset that characterizes noise-induced disruptions in real-world indoor scenarios, (3) a theoretical exploration and practical application of SHMMs for modeling error sequences in NB-PLC channels, and (4) the validation of SHMMs and a modified Baum-Welch algorithm (BWA) for efficient modeling and parameter estimation of burst error processes. Together, these contributions enhance the understanding of burst error dynamics and provide a foundation for improving the resilience and efficiency of NB-PLC networks in real-world indoor environments.…”
Get full text

The Influence of Season on the Gonad Index and Biochemical Composition of the Sea Urchin Paracentrotus lividus from the Golf of Tunis by Soumaya Arafa, Moncef Chouaibi, Saloua Sadok, Amor El Abed

“…The polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) group was found at high level (40% of the total fatty acids). Of the PUFA group, eicosapentaenoic (C20:5 n−3) and eicosatetraenoic (C20:4 n−3) were the most abundant gonadal lipids. …”
Get full text

Effect of Community-Based Occupational Therapy on Health-Related Quality of Life and Engagement in Meaningful Activities of Women with Breast Cancer by Daiva Petruseviciene, Deive Surmaitiene, Daiva Baltaduoniene, Egle Lendraitiene

“…The participants were members of various societies of women with cancer. In total, 22 women have participated in the study. Participants of the experimental group (n=11) participated in a 6-week community-based occupational therapy program and the usual activities of various societies, whereas the control group (n=11) women participated in the usual activities of the societies only. 1 of the participants withdrew during the course; therefore 21 completed the study successfully. …”
Get full text

Sea Oats, Uniola paniculata by Debbie Miller, Mack Thetford, Chris Verlinde, Gabriel Campbell, Ashlynn Smith

“…This plant is extremely drought- and salt-tolerant, grows up to the high tide line of beaches, and propagates both vegetatively and by seed in the wild (Shadow 2007). https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/sg186 This publication is derived from information in SGEB-75/SG156, Dune Restoration and Enhancement for the Florida Panhandle, by Debbie Miller, Mack Thetford, Christina Verlinde, Gabriel Campbell, and Ashlynn Smith. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/sg156. …”
Get full text

Climate adaptation plans and “green jobs”: challenges for implementing a responsive, multi-skilled workforce in Worcester, Massachusetts by Varun Bhat, Sarah Strauss

“…These plans outline interventions that require a multi-skilled workforce working towards “green” or sustainable goals. However, the “green jobs” linked to these goals are ill-defined and misunderstood among employers and job seekers and can cause gaps in implementing the interventions outlined in the climate adaptation plans. …”
Get full text

The Role of the IBSA Fund in Foreign Aid Policies of IBSA and BRICS Member States by V. A. Dmitrieva, D. A. Kuznetsov

“…The analysis reveals that the IBSA Fund serves as an additional tool for member states in development cooperation, driven by shared opportunities and responsibilities. …”
Get full text

Phase, Microstructure, Thermochromic, and Thermophysical Analyses of Hydrothermally Synthesized W-Doped VO2 Nanopowder by Hamdi Muhyuddin Barra, Soo Kien Chen, Nizam Tamchek, Zainal Abidin Talib, Oon Jew Lee, Kar Ban Tan

“…However, the applicability of VO2 for commercial use is yet to be realized because its phase transition temperature (τc) of ∼68°C is too high for use in buildings. A proven strategy to lower its τc is by elemental doping. …”
Get full text