Dopamine Treatment and Cognitive Functioning in Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease: The “Cognitive Flexibility” Hypothesis Seems to Work by Alberto Costa, Antonella Peppe, Ilenia Mazzù, Mariachiara Longarzo, Carlo Caltagirone, Giovanni A. Carlesimo

“…Previous data suggest that (i) dopamine modulates the ability to implement nonroutine schemata and update operations (flexibility processes) and that (ii) dopamine-related improvement may be related to baseline dopamine levels in target pathways (inverted U-shaped hypothesis). …”
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A particle-filled hydrogel based on alginate and calcium phosphate nanoparticles as bone adhesive by Benedikt Kruse, Katarina Vasic, Kai O. Böker, Arndt F. Schilling, Wolfgang Lehmann, Matthias Epple

“…However, this is a challenging problem due to the moist environment in surgical sites with bone surfaces covered with blood and biomolecules like lipids or proteins. A nanoparticle-loaded hydrogel that is based on a freeze-dried powder of silica-coated calcium phosphate/carboxymethyl cellulose nanoparticles (CaP/CMC/SiO2) and an aqueous solution of sodium alginate (2 wt%) was developed and optimized with respect to the gluing ability in air and in water. …”
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Modeling Inertia-Driven Oil Transport Inside the Three-Piece Oil Control Ring of Internal Combustion Engines by Tsung-Yu Yang, Mo Li, Tian Tian

“…The three-piece oil control ring (TPOCR), traditionally used in light-duty gasoline engines, is becoming a viable option for heavy-duty gas and hydrogen engines due to its ability to control lubricating oil consumption (LOC) under throttled conditions. …”
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Three-Timescale Hierarchical Multi-Objective Volt/Var Control in Active Distribution Network With Inverters Droop Control by Meiyi Liu, Hsiao-Dong Chiang, Tengmu Li

“…The IEEE 33-bus and IEEE 123-bus distribution networks are employed to validate the proposed method and its ability to deal with uncertainties.…”
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Magnetic Frequency Tuning of a Shape Memory Alloy Thermoelectric Vibration Energy Harvester by Ivo Yotov, Georgi Todorov, Todor Gavrilov, Todor Todorov

“…A notable property of the considered energy harvester configuration is its ability to operate at cryogenic temperatures.…”
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Wear monitoring method of water-lubricated polymer thrust bearing based on ultrasonic reflection coefficient amplitude spectrum by Changxiong Ning, Fei Hu, Wu Ouyang, Xinpin Yan, Dongling Xu

“…Ultimately, the results demonstrate that the thickness identification error of this method is approximately 1%, and in-situ monitoring ability will be realized in the future, which is of great significance to the life prediction of bearings.…”
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Biodegradation of olive mill wastewater by two bacterial strains by Angeliki Zavra, Evangelos Hatzigiannakis, Efstathios K. Oikonomou, Athanasios Guitonas

“…The production of large quantities of waste in a short period of time together with the high organic load and high toxicity of the waste make it difficult to deal with the problem. …”
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The Wear Behaviour of a New Eccentric Meshing Reducer with Small Teeth Difference by Renqiang Yang, Zhengjun Guan, Dongdong Yang, Shuaidong Zou, Haifeng He, Guangjian Wang

“…Eccentric meshing reducers are widely used in agriculture, industrial robots, and other fields due to their ability to achieve a high reduction ratio within a compact volume. …”
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Mitigation of Electrical Discharge Damage in Electric Vehicle Bearings: Comparative Study of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes and Alumina Nanoparticles in Lubricating Grease by Emmanuel R. Jonjo, Islam Ali, Tamer F. Megahed, Mohamed G. A. Nassef

“…The results of this study demonstrate that the addition of nano-additives into the lubricating grease of bearings subjected to electrical loads resulted in a reduction in electric discharge voltage thresholds and levels. …”
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Modelling, implementation and analysis of double-side slotted axial flux PMGs suitable to small-scale wind energy conversion systems by Ravindran S., Prabhakaran Koothu Kesavan, David Banjerdpongchai, Prem P.

“…Abstract In the contemporary landscape of wind energy, low-speed wind turbine technology has gained prominence for its ability to harness continuous power even in conditions of minimal wind velocity. …”
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Formulation Study of a Poly(amino methacrylate) Film-Forming Solution for Transdermal Administration by Chiara G. M. Gennari, Antonella Casiraghi, Francesca Selmin, Francesco Cilurzo

“…When triiodothyronine (T3) was loaded as a model of a very low soluble drug, tocopherol polyethylene glycol succinate (TPGS) was added as a co-solvent and it allowed for the improvement of T3 retention in the skin. …”
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Experimental Study on Trenchless Treatment Technology of Differential Settlement of In-Service Highway Subgrade in Deep Soft Soil Area by Jianqiang Xu, Tiangong Zhang, Shasha Zhang, Mengjie Wang, Xiaohua Yang, Feng Xu

“…The JGP method enhances the synergistic deformation ability of the embankment and significantly decreases the differential settlement.…”
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An Investigation into the Insertion of a Solid Mandrel into a Commercial Cylindrical Li-Ion Cell for Improved Thermal Performance by Joshua Ireland, James Marco, Truong Dinh, Ryan McGlen, Kevin Lynn

“…This was more significant under higher current loads, with a 7.2 °C maximum temperature reduction for the bespoke cell housing during a 3 C discharge.…”
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A Soft Variable Stiffness Actuator with a Chain Mail Structure as a Particle Jamming Interface by John E. Bermeo, Eduardo Castillo-Castañeda, Med Amine Laribi

“…Variable stiffness actuators (VSAs) have attracted considerable attention in wearable robotics and soft exoskeletons due to their ability to adapt to various load conditions. This study presents a modular design for VSAs that incorporates a chain mail structure with various link topologies, allowing for a reconfiguration of stiffness. …”
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Advancing food preservation with quercetin-based Nanocomposites: Antimicrobial, antioxidant, and controlled-release strategies - A review by Sakshi Jasrotia, Sonali Gupta, Manas Laxman Kudipady, Yashoda Malgar Puttaiahgowda

“…This review examines Qr-functionalized nanocomposite films, focusing on their ability to inhibit pathogens (e.g., Escherichia coli, Salmonella, Staphylococcus aureus) and prevent oxidative damage through radical scavenging and metal chelation. …”
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Design and Analysis of Helical Cone Coil Heat Exchanger for Low Grade Heat Recovery by Ajay Hundiwale, Lokpriya Gaikwad, Sandeep Joshi

“…This study focuses on designing and analyzing a shell and helical cone coil heat exchanger, highlighting its ability to reduce unit size compared to a standard shell-and-tube heat exchanger operating under the same thermal load. …”
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Focusing on Increasing Velocity during Heavy Resistance Knee Flexion Exercise Boosts Hamstring Muscle Activity in Chronic Stroke Patients by Jonas Vinstrup, Joaquin Calatayud, Markus D. Jakobsen, Emil Sundstrup, Lars L. Andersen

“…Muscle strength is markedly reduced in stroke patients, which has negative implications for functional capacity and work ability. Different types of feedback during strength training exercises may alter neuromuscular activity and functional gains. …”
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Analysis of Anchoring Muscles for Pipe Crawling Robots by Frank Cianciarulo, Jacek Garbulinski, Jonathan Chambers, Thomas Pillsbury, Norman Wereley, Andrew Cross, Deepak Trivedi

“…Modeling was performed using a force balance approach to capture the effects that bladder strain and applied axial load have on the anchoring force. Radial expansion testing was performed to validate the model. …”
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Pathogen-specific epitopes as epidemiological tools for defining the magnitude of Mycobacterium leprae transmission in areas endemic for leprosy. by Marcia V S B Martins, Marjorie M da S Guimarães, John S Spencer, Mariana A V B Hacker, Luciana S Costa, Fernanda M Carvalho, Annemieke Geluk, Jolien J van der Ploeg-van Schip, Maria A A Pontes, Heitor S Gonçalves, Janvier P de Morais, Tereza J P G Bandeira, Maria C V Pessolani, Patrick J Brennan, Geraldo M B Pereira

“…In a previous study, 58 synthetic peptides derived from these sequences were tested for their ability to induce production of IFN-γ in PBMC from endemic controls (EC) with unknown exposure to M. leprae, household contacts of leprosy patients and patients, indicating the potential of these synthetic peptides for the diagnosis of sub- or preclinical forms of leprosy. …”
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Exhaust manifold performance enhancement using nano fluids a design and CFD investigation for four stroke petrol engines by R. Ramesh Kumar, K. Karthik, P. V. Elumalai, Nambiraj Masilamani, A. Saikumar, Aschalew Cherie

“…Using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation technique, optimal designs are generated and analyzed to assess their ability to withstand different loads. For this particular process, the 4-cylinder engine exhaust manifold having 4 inlet ports and 1 outlet port was selected. …”
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