Recurrent Metastatic Basal Cell Carcinomas of the Face in a Patient with Gorlin–Goltz Syndrome by Petko Petrov, Dobromira Shopova, Georgi Goranov, Atanaska Dinkova, Nina Stoyanova, Nikolay Yanev

“…Successful management requires close collaboration between dermatologists, oncologists, maxillofacial surgeons, and plastic surgeons to balance effective tumor control with optimal functional and aesthetic outcomes. The integration of advanced surgical techniques and targeted molecular therapies shows promise in improving patient outcomes. …”
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The effectiveness of the use of various options for drainage of the abdominal cavity in creating a model of chronic peritonitis and the determination of indicators of total periton... by A. B. Kebkalo, A. O. Reiti, V. V. Hrianyla, M. O. Kondratiuk

“…For the early diagnosis and prognosis of chronic peritonitis, today there is an urgent need to create an optimal model of chronic peritonitis, to determine the indicators and rates of progression of peritoneal fibrosis. …”
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Phenotypic screen of early-developing larvae of the blood fluke, schistosoma mansoni, using RNA interference. by M M Mourão, Nathalie Dinguirard, Glória R Franco, Timothy P Yoshino

“…Although RNAi holds great promise as a functional genomics tool for larval schistosomes, our finding of potential off-target or nonspecific effects of some dsRNA treatments and variable efficiencies in specific gene knockdown indicate a critical need for gene-specific testing and optimization as an essential part of experimental design, execution and data interpretation.…”
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Synergistic A-site co-doping of (Na1/2Bi1/2)xBa1−xZn1/3Nb2/3O3 perovskites: doping mechanisms, microstructure and impedance studies by Y. Feng, A.T.Z. Lim, M. Lu, J. Sun, K.Y. Chan, S. Ghotekar, D. Zhou, D.C. Sinclair, K.B. Tan

“…This work highlights the functionality of (Na1/2Bi1/2)2+ co-doping to enhance the dielectric performance of BZN perovskites while achieving optimal density at reduced sintering temperatures, thus rendering them suitable for applications in Low-Temperature Co-Fired ceramic (LTCC) for advanced electronic devices.…”
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The dynamic patterns of groundwater storage in Horqin Sandy Land are driven primarily by climate factors but threatened by human activity by Xueping Chen, Xueyong Zhao, Yanming Zhao, Jiannan Lu, Ruixiong Wang, Xiaowen Zhu, Liya Bai, Yulai Qiao

“…These findings provide valuable insights for locals to mitigate climate change impacts through optimization of human activity, as water-saving land use strategies.…”
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Impact of pre- and peri-operative risk factors on length of stay and hospital readmission following minimally-invasive partial nephrectomy by Vanessa A. Lukas, Rahul Dutta, Ashok K. Hemal, Matvey Tsivian, Timothy E. Craven, Nicholas A. Deebel, David D. Thiel, Ram Anil Pathak

“…Recognizing the risks factors that can potentially be improved prior to minimally-invasive partial nephrectomy is crucial to informing patient selection, optimization strategies, and patient education.…”
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Ab-Initio investigation of the structural, electronic, mechanical, thermophysical, and optical properties of the Zintl-phase K₂AgSb ternary compound for optoelectronic applications... by John Peter Kachira, Robinson Musembi, Francis Nyongesa, Mwende Mbilo, Martin Nyamunga, Ibrahim Musanyi

“…In contrast, more refined estimates of 1.5274 eV and 1.8917 eV were obtained using the RSCAN and TB-mBJ functionals. Machine learning (ML) has been used to predict critical properties, such as band gaps and elastic moduli, and to guide the discovery of new materials with optimal performance. …”
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Electrical Impedance Mathematical Modeling of Piezoceramic Disc Oscillating in Wide Frequency Range (Part 3. High Frequencies) by C. V. Bazilo, L. M. Usyk, Y. V. Khyzhniak, D. B. Zhuikov, A. V. Yaroslavskyi

“…Even more closely, this research scrutinizes specific effects characteristic of the high-frequency mode, in order to increase the accuracy of modeling and ensure optimal technical characteristics of the devices. …”
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A METHOD FOR RESTORING ORAL CAVITY AND TONGUE USING A COMPOSITE, FREE, CHIMERIC, REVASCULARIZED, REINNERVED, MUSCULOCUTANEOUS FLAP AFTER TOTAL GLOSSECTOMY by A. P. Polyakov, A. D. Kaprin, M. V. Ratushnyy, O. V. Matorin, I. V. Rebrikova, M. M. Filyushin, A. V. Mordovskiy, P. A. Nikiforovich

“…These surgeries are inevitably associated with extensive defects in the oral cavity and tongue and, therefore, the loss of necessary organism functions. Currently, there is no optimal autotransplant for tongue reconstruction after total or subtotal removal of the tongue and oral floor muscles; it appears to be one of the most significant challenges in modern reconstructive surgery.Materials and methods. …”
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Mechanistic Insights into Farmland Soil Carbon Sequestration: A Review of Substituting Green Manure for Nitrogen Fertilizer by Pengfei Wang, Aizhong Yu, Feng Wang, Yongpan Shang, Yulong Wang, Bo Yin, Yalong Liu, Dongling Zhang

“…These findings fundamentally advance our understanding of green manure’s role in sustainable agriculture by establishing its dual function as both a nitrogen source and carbon sequestration driver. …”
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Integration of resistance exercise into a multimodal approach to prehabilitation for patients with sarcopenia prior to surgery: a narrative review by Harsh Patel, Khang Duy Ricky Le, Khang Duy Ricky Le, Khang Duy Ricky Le, Annie Jiao Wang, Samuel Boon Ping Tay

“…However, the optimal prehabilitation program regimen remains poorly characterised. …”
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Endovasal laser obliteration of arteriovenous fistulas in patients on chronic hemodialy by B. A. Veselov, E. P. Burleva

“…At the same time, current international clinical guidelines emphasize the need to implement a patient-centered approach with planning of possible vascular access complications and selection of optimal surgical interventions (risk/benefit balance) for correction of compromised access.Aim. …”
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Innovative Gluten-Free <i>Fusilli</i> Noodle Formulation: Leveraging Extruded Japanese Rice and Chickpea Flours by Simone de Souza Fernandes, Jhony Willian Vargas-Solórzano, Carlos Wanderlei Piler Carvalho, José Luis Ramírez Ascheri

“…The mass increase was greater at 80°C (140 to 174%), and the soluble-solids loss was greater at 120 °C (9.3 to 4.5%). The optimal formulation (<i>X</i>₁–<i>X</i>₂–<i>X</i>₃: 40–30%–80 °C) yielded noodles with improved elasticity, augmented protein, and enhanced textural integrity. …”
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Sternal Resections: An Attempt to Find the Ideal Reconstruction Method by Emanuel Palade, Ioana-Medeea Titu, Lucian Fodor, Ion Mircea Ciorba, Ion Jentimir, Florin Teterea, Monica Mlesnite, Ioana Tichil

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INTEGRATION OF DISTRIBUTED INERTIAL NAVIGATION SYSTEMS BUILT AROUND FIBER-OPTIC AND MICROELECTROMECHANICAL SENSORS by A. V. Chernodarov, A. P. Patrikeev, I. I. Merkulova, S. I. Ivanov

“…At the same time, when the DSINSs are united into a single structure, new functional possibilities for such integrated navigation systems appear, namely: redundancy and mutual support of SINSs, and also an increase in MCC information reliability on this basis; mutual monitoring and mutual diagnosis of SINSs; optimization of DSINS structure for providing the required accuracy of navigation and attitude control under severe conditions of Acft operation. …”
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Simple ecological indicators benchmark regeneration success of Amazonian forests by André L. Giles, Juliana Schietti, Milena F. Rosenfield, Rita C. Mesquita, Daniel Luis Mascia Vieira, Ima C. G. Vieira, Lourens Poorter, Pedro H. S. Brancalion, Marielos Peña-Claros, João Siqueira, Luis Oliveira Junior, Mário Marcos do Espírito-Santo, Priscila Sanjuan de Medeiros Sarmento, Joice N. Ferreira, Erika Berenguer, Jos Barlow, Fernando Elias, Henrique Luis Godinho Cassol, Richarlly C. Silva, Sabina Cerruto Ribeiro, Natália Medeiros, André B. Junqueira, Paulo Massoca, Marciel Jose Ferreira, Markus Gastauer, Leandro V. Ferreira, Danilo Roberti Alves de Almeida, Luiz E. O. C. Aragão, Catarina C. Jakovac

“…Here we compiled 448 plots from forest regeneration in the Amazon to investigate the drivers of regrowth capacity and identify robust ecological indicators. By modeling optimal successional trajectories, we estimated reference values for vegetation structure, diversity, and functioning. …”
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Design and Implementation of a Low-Cost Controlled-Environment Growth Chamber for Vegetative Propagation of Mother Plants by Jacqueline Guerrero-Sánchez, Carlos Alberto Olvera-Olvera, Luis Octavio Solis-Sánchez, Ma. Del Rosario Martínez-Blanco, Manuel de Jesús López-Martínez, Celina Lizeth Castañeda-Miranda, Genaro Martin Soto-Zarazúa, Germán Díaz-Flórez

“…The design features a removable tray that serves as a support for the mother plant, an observation window covered by a movable dark acrylic that prevents the passage of external light, and a vertical structure that facilitates optimal space utilization and ergonomic access. Functionality was conducted using a <i>Stevia rebaudiana</i> Bertoni mother plant maintained for 30 days under monitored conditions. …”
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Calcaratarin D, a labdane diterpenoid, attenuates bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis by blocking Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway by Wupeng Liao, Yuet Ang, Adrian C.L. Kee, Valencia Lim, Albert Y.H. Lim, Christina L.L. Chai, W.S. Fred Wong

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Exploring the utility of ultrasound to assess disuse atrophy in different muscles of the lower leg by Edward J. Hardy, Joseph J. Bass, Thomas B. Inns, Mathew Piasecki, Jessica Piasecki, Craig Sale, Robert H. Morris, Jonathan N. Lund, Ken Smith, Daniel J. Wilkinson, Philip J. Atherton, Bethan E. Phillips

“…Based on the growing recognition of heterogeneous atrophy profiles between muscles, and the topical importance of less commonly studied muscles (i.e., TA for falls prevention in older adults), future research should aim to optimize accessible methods to determine muscle losses across the body.…”
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Preparation and Characterization of Grape Seed Oil-Whey Protein Isolate High Internal Phase emulsion by GUO Bing-bing, CHEN Si-xian, XIAO Yu-jia, WANG Qiao-yi, LI Zi-lin, WEI Ya-ran, CHEN Yan, AI You-wei

“…These conclusions provide references for the high-value utilization of functional oils. …”
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