Mid-term angiographic evaluation of LIMA-LAD anastomoses following LAD endarterectomy in coronary artery bypass grafting by Farida Zahirova, Çiğdem Tel Üstünışık, Berk Arapi, Deniz Göksedef, Suat Nail Ömeroğlu, Gökhan İpek, Ozan Onur Balkanay

“…Since the reliability of this technique and its effects on mortality and morbidity are still debated in the literature. …”
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Temporal interference stimulation over the motor cortex enhances cortical excitability in rats by Thi Xuan Dieu Nguyen, Ko-Ting Chen, Hao-Li Liu, Chi-Wei Kuo, Chih-Wei Peng, Ming-Yuan Chang, Tsung-Hsun Hsieh

“…Abstract Temporal Interference Stimulation (TIS) represents a novel non-invasive brain stimulation technique that deeply targets specific brain regions using the differential beat frequency of two high-frequency stimulation pairs. …”
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Surface modification of AISI 316L stainless steel by applying single and multilayer coatings: Study of elastic modulus and antibacterial properties by Bahare Soltani, Sayed Mahmood Rabiee, Salman Nourouzi, Seyed Jamal Hosseinipour, Simindokht Khademjafari

“…In this study, in order to improve antibacterial properties, reduce elastic modulus, increase hydrophilicity and delay corrosion on the surface of AISI 316L stainless steel pieces for biomedical applications, zinc and magnesium elements were used for coating. …”
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Bone gain and accuracy assessment of computer-guided workflow for horizontal augmentation of atrophic anterior maxilla with symphyseal cortical plates: a randomized controlled tria... by Dina Ayman, Mohamed Shawky, Lobna Abdel Aziz Aly, Mohamed Mounir, Ahmed K. Abo Zekry

“…Conclusion Despite the lack of statistically significant difference between both groups with regard to horizontal bone gain, computer-guided cortical shell technique allowed for accurate, simple, and safe graft positioning and fixation; it is worth further investigations to explore its different applications. …”
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Performance and emission analysis of CI engine fueled with Dunaliella salina biodiesel and TiO₂ nanoparticle additives: Experimental and ANN-based Predictive Approach by V Hariram, S Balamurugan, R Mohan, R Karthick, Nandagopal Kaliappan, K Barathiraja, J Godwin John, K Kamakshi Priya

“…This study aims to optimize the biodiesel production process and evaluate its feasibility in compression ignition (CI) engine applications. The algal oil was extracted from Dunaliella salina using the Soxhlet extraction technique and subsequently converted into biodiesel through a single-stage transesterification process using NaOH as a catalyst and methanol as the esterifying agent. …”
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Impact of laser shock peening on high-strength aluminum alloys in marine environments by Xiang-Fei Wang, Xiao-Ye Zhou, Jia-Le Mao, Ji-Hua Zhu, Chun Pei

“…These findings underscore LSP’s potential as a transformative technique for significantly improving the structural integrity and longevity of aluminum alloys in offshore applications.…”
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Providing a Governance Model for Information Technology (COBIT) in the Enterprise Architecture of Iran Public Libraries Foundation by Solmaz Derogar Kalkhoran, Fahimeh Babalhavaeji, Najla Hariri, Afsaneh Mozafari

“…Professionals ranked business, information, technology, and applications according to their influence on organizational levels, revealing notable variations among the elements of each dimension. …”
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Wear analysis and optimization of nanoclay and copper coated carbon fiber strengthened hybrid aluminium composite by N. Senthilkumar, K. Gajalakshmi, K. Palanikumar, B. Deepanraj, Abdul Rahman Afzal

“…Although aluminium alloys have superior weight to strength ratios, they significantly lose some of their qualities at lower temperatures, hence reinforcements are done to improve its characteristics for wider applications. In this work, AA6026 alloy is incorporated with 4 wt. % of copper coated carbon fibers (CF) and varying proportions of nanoclay (1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 wt. %), fabricated via the compocasting technique. …”
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Using Hyperfocal Distance in Close-Range Photogrammetry for Indoor Modelling by E. Sommer, M. Koehl, P. Grussenmeyer

“…<br />Finally, the various potential applications for the obtained data are explored, depending on the final objectives, whether for analysis or for display and communication to the general public. …”
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Stellar Contamination Correction Using Back-to-back Transits of TRAPPIST-1 b and c by Alexander D. Rathcke, Lars A. Buchhave, Julien de Wit, Benjamin V. Rackham, Prune C. August, Hannah Diamond-Lowe, João M. MendonÇa, Aaron Bello-Arufe, Mercedes López-Morales, Daniel Kitzmann, Kevin Heng

“…We demonstrate a novel, epoch-based, model-independent method to mitigate stellar contamination, applicable to multiplanet systems with at least one airless planet. …”
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In vivo keratotomy by mid-infrared femtosecond laser resonant with amide vibrational mode by Jinmiao Guo, Pengfan Chen, Maoxing Xiang, Kan Tian, Zhongjun Wan, Linzhen He, Wenkai Li, Xu Peng, Yujie Peng, Xiangyi Wen, Longqian Liu, Qi Jie Wang, Yuxin Leng, Houkun Liang

“…Abstract Background Laser keratotomy, a corneal incision technique for vision correction, has advanced with near-infrared (NIR) femtosecond (fs) lasers-ultrashort pulsed light sources in the near-infrared spectrum. …”
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Numerical study on heat generation/absorption effects with activation energy and chemical reaction in tetrahedral nanoparticle flow between two orthogonal porous disks by Talha Anwar, Qadeer Raza, M Zubair Akbar Qureshi, M Awais, Bagh Ali, Ehsanullah Hemati

“…Nanoparticles play a crucial role in enhancing thermal management, biomedical applications, and advanced industrial processes. This study presents a detailed numerical analysis of heat and mass transfer in a reactive nanofluid containing tetrahedral nanoparticles (aluminum oxide, copper, iron oxide, and titanium oxide), flowing between two orthogonally arranged porous disks. …”
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Does transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation alter pupil dilation? A living Bayesian meta-analysis by Ipek Pervaz, Lilly Thurn, Cecilia Vezzani, Luisa Kaluza, Anne Kühnel, Nils B. Kroemer

“…Background: Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) has emerged as a promising technique to modulate autonomic functions, and pupil dilation has been recognized as a promising biomarker for tVNS-induced monoaminergic release. …”
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Endoscopic clearance of non‐complex biliary stones using fluoroscopy‐free direct solitary cholangioscopy: Initial multicenter experience by Wiriyaporn Ridtitid, Rungsun Rerknimitr, Mohan Ramchandani, Sundeep Lakhtakia, Raj J Shah, Janak N Shah, Nirav Thosani, Mahesh K Goenka, Guido Costamagna, Mihir S Wagh, Vincenzo Perri, Joyce Peetermans, Pooja G Goswamy, Zoe Liu, Srey Yin, Subhas Banerjee

“…Conclusions In patients with non‐complex CBDS, the fluoroscopy‐free technique is easily transferred to endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography experts with acceptable rates of cannulation and stone clearance and few serious adverse events. …”
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2D/3D Heterostructure Halide Perovskite Thin Films through an Innovative Spray‐Deposition of Bulky Organic Cation‐Containing Ammonium Salts by Rishabh Sahani, Neetesh Kumar, Carlo A. R. Perini, Azina Rahmani, Daniel Muñoz, Diana LaFollette, Jack Lawton, Kunal Datta, Ruipeng Li, Juan‐Pablo Correa‐Baena, Titel Jurca, Cheng‐Yu Lai, Daniela R. Radu

“…Abstract Hybrid halide perovskite involving low‐dimensional (2D or quasi‐2D) perovskites and their three‐dimensional (3D) counterparts provide long‐term stability in solar photovoltaics (PV) applications. Besides stability, perovskite PV commercialization would scalability in roll‐to‐roll fabrication of large‐area devices. …”
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PENG block in elderly patients with hip fracture: less is more? A prospective observational monocentric study by Valerio Donatiello, Aniello Alfieri, Maria Civita Mazza, Pietro Buonavolontà, Antonio Scalvenzi, Elena Prisco, Vincenzo Maffei, Cono Alberto Lanza, Francesco Coppolino, Maria Caterina Pace, Pasquale Sansone, Maria Beatrice Passavanti

“…Trial registration Not applicable.…”
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The relationships between mental health and social media addiction, and between academic burnout and social media addiction among Chinese college students: A network analysis by Tingwei Feng, Buyao Wang, Mingdi Mi, Lei Ren, Lin Wu, Hui Wang, Xufeng Liu, Xiuchao Wang

“…Background: The rapid growth in the use of social media applications on the internet has significant impacts on mental health, especially among university students. …”
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The Influence of Gold Wire Quantity on the Encapsulation of Light-Emitting Diodes by M.S. Abdul Azis, M.S. Rusdi, M.S. Zubir, Z. Embong, M. Nabiałek

“…In the realm of high-power LED applications, several critical concerns emerge, significantly impacting LED operational efficiency and reliability. …”
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Development of FBG Inclination Sensor: A Study on Attitude Monitoring of Hydraulic Supports in Coal Mines by Minfu Liang, Kewei Li, Xinqiu Fang, Daqian Zheng, Xinze Lu, Gang Wu, Haiyang Lu

“…This indicates that the FBG inclinometer is highly suitable for wide-scale industrial applications.…”
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Color QR Codes for Smartphone-Based Analysis of Free Chlorine in Drinking Water by María González-Gómez, Ismael Benito-Altamirano, Hanna Lizarzaburu-Aguilar, David Martínez-Carpena, Joan Daniel Prades, Cristian Fàbrega

“…In this work, we propose using our technique to build back-compatible Color QR Codes, which can embed dozens of colorimetric references, to assist in the color correction to readout sensors. …”
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