Facial Skin Density Enhancement Using Hyaluronic Acid—Based Bioactive Hydrogel: Cannula-Assisted Delivery and Ultrasound Evaluation in a Retrospective Controlled Study by Lidia Majewska, Karolina Dorosz, Jacek Kijowski

“…<b>Methods</b>: We conducted a retrospective review of data from 20 female patients aged 30–42 years who received a single cannula-delivered injection of a bioactive hyaluronic acid hydrogel (TEOSYAL^® Redensity [I]) in the midface region. …”
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Effects of lysophosphatidylcholine on the oxidative burst response, inflammatory cytokine secretion, and Escherichia coli killing in polymorphonuclear neutrophils isolated from Hol... by B.N. Tate, A. Zhu, M.J.B. Felippe, D.C. Reyes, J.W. McFadden

“…Each experiment used 3 calves, with biological and technical replicates performed in duplicate. Data were analyzed using a mixed linear model including the fixed effects of treatment and time (when applicable) and the random effect of calf and replicate nested within treatment. …”
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Design and Experimental Investigation of Fluoride Volatility Fluidized Bed Reactor by ZHANG Lixin, ZHU Yingxi, YUAN Zhiliang, WU Yingjie, ZHANG Shengwei, WANG Wenhui, YANG Tinggui

“…During fluorination tests at temperature of 550 ℃ with fluorine gas flow of 20 L/min and 100 g UF4 feed, a 99.4% UF6 conversion rate is achieved within 2 h. These data validate the feasibility of the fluidized fluorination technical route. …”

The potential of stem cell therapy in Multiple Sclerosis treatment: a review by Sorina Amarculesei, Ava O'Meara Cushen, Cathy Brougham

“…This paper explores the characterisation and aetiology of the disease, current treatments for Multiple Sclerosis, and clinical trial data that investigated the therapeutic safety and efficacy of proposed stem cell-derived Multiple Sclerosis treatments.…”
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Polar Code BP Decoding Optimization for Green 6G Satellite Communication: A Geometry Perspective by Chuanji Zhu, Yuanzhi He, Zheng Dou

“…The rapid evolution of mega-constellation networks and 6G satellite communication systems has ushered in an era of ubiquitous connectivity, yet their sustainability is threatened by the energy-computation dilemma inherent in high-throughput data transmission. Polar codes, as a coding scheme capable of achieving Shannon’s limit, have emerged as one of the key candidate coding technologies for 6G networks. …”
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3,4-Dihydroxyphenylacetate 2,3-dioxygenase from Pseudomonas aeruginosa: An Fe(II)-containing enzyme with fast turnover. by Soraya Pornsuwan, Somchart Maenpuen, Philaiwarong Kamutira, Pratchaya Watthaisong, Kittisak Thotsaporn, Chanakan Tongsook, Maneerat Juttulapa, Sarayut Nijvipakul, Pimchai Chaiyen

“…Two activation energy values (Ea) above and below the transition temperature were calculated as 42 and 14 kJ/mol, respectively. The data imply that the rate determining steps of the PaDHPAO reaction at temperatures above and below 35°C may be different. …”
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Alternative payment models in Dutch hospital care: what works, how, why and under what circumstances? Protocol for a realist evaluation study by Frank Eijkenaar, Celine Maria Rosanne Hendriks, Miel Antonius Petrus Vugts, Jeroen Nathan Struijs, Daniëlle Cattel

“…In the final step, these data and the applicable formal theories will be combined to test and refine the (I)PT and address the research objectives.Ethics and dissemination Ethical approval has been granted by the Research Ethics Review Committee of Erasmus School of Health Policy and Management (Project ID ETH2122-0170). …”
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NLP-like deep learning aided in identification and validation of thiosulfinate tolerance clusters in diverse bacteria by Brendon K. Myers, Anuj Lamichhane, Brian H. Kvitko, Bhabesh Dutta

“…This work demonstrates the potential of these techniques to simplify the identification process and enhance the applicability of biological data in real-world scenarios.IMPORTANCEThiosulfinates, like allicin, are potent antifeedants and antimicrobials produced by Allium species and pose a challenge for phytopathogenic bacteria. …”
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Synergy-Based Estimation of Balance Condition During Walking Tests by Kaitai Li, Heyuan Wang, Xuesong Ye, Congcong Zhou

“…Finally, we validate the estimation capability of the proposed method on data collected in real-world walking tests. The results indicate a significant correlation between the proposed muscle synergy coherence features and balance conditions. …”
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Optimization of co-flow micro-heat-exchanger performance using Response Surface Methodology: energy transfer rate and thermodynamic irreversibility by Ferhi Mokhtar, Mliki Bouchmel, Miri Rached, Djebali Ridha

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Turkish validity and reliability of children’s environmental health knowledge and skills questionnaires for nursing students by Hatice Gürgen Şimşek, Şafak Dağhan

“…Clinical Trial Number Not applicable.…”
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Integrated above‐ and below‐ground ecological monitoring for nature‐based solutions by Emily Warner, Licida M. Giuliani, Grant A. Campbell, Pete Smith, Nathalie Seddon, Dan Seddon, Alison C. Smith

“…We summarise the relevance of each metric to biodiversity or soil health and provide standardised methodologies for collecting data to support ecological monitoring protocols for NbS projects. …”
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Performance Evaluation of Some Selected Classification Algorithms in a Facial Recognition System by Michael Olumuyiwa Adio, Ogunmakinde Jimoh Ogunwuyi, Mayowa Oyedepo Oyediran, Adebimpe Omolayo Esan, Olufikayo Adepoju Adedapo

“… Facial Recognition (FR) has been an active area of research and has diverse applicable environment, it continues to be a challenging research topic. …”
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Assessment of micro and nanosize C-based adsorbents for methylene blue uptake: A review by Khaled Al-Zawahreh, Remigio Paradelo

“…The adopted selection strategy is applicable for other classes of adsorbents toward pollutants, especially non-conventional materials. …”
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Correlation analysis and comprehensive evaluation of dam safety monitoring at Silin hydropower station by Weixing Yang, Tingting Li, Bo Wen, Zhixuan Miao

“…This approach employs Principal Component Analysis (PCA) with integrated scoring to reduce multivariate dimensionality, enabling rapid identification of key monitoring sections critical to dam safety, and demonstrates broad applicability for dam safety monitoring.…”
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Practical Steps for Urban Flood Risk Mitigation Using Nature-Based Solutions—A Case Study in <i>New Cairo</i>, Egypt by Walaa S. E. Ismaeel, Nada Ali Mustafa

“…The process started with flood hazard analysis using hydrological data, topographical maps, urban planning, and land use maps, in addition to the history of storm events. …”
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Determinants of turnover intention in the context of SMEs: Do generational differences matter? by Abdullah W. Jabid, Dudi Amarullah, Ahmad Yani Abdurrahman, Sulfi Abdul Haji

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What drives youth smoking initiation in Bosnia and Herzegovina? Evidence from a split-population duration model by Violeta Vulovic, Dragan Gligorić, Zoran Borović, Nikola Vidović, Vladana Ritan

“…Nonetheless, non-price factors play a substantial role, highlighting the complexity of adolescent smoking behaviour and the necessity for a comprehensive, multifaceted tobacco control strategy.Trial registration Not applicable (observational study).…”
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Predictors of professional burnout among physicians in a country in Eastern Europe during the COVID-19 pandemic era by Babatunde Fatoke, Stephen Olaide Aremu, Samuel Olusegun Itodo, Dorcas Oluwakemi Aremu, Abdillahi Abdi Barkhadle

“…The methodology involved descriptive statistics to summarize key findings, bar charts for data visualization, and analysis of variance (ANOVA) to determine significant differences between groups where applicable. …”
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Virtual reality force feedback spine surgery simulator training for pedicle screw placement: assessing the impact of seniority and spinal region by Lei Yuan, Zhiqi Zhang, Feifei Zhou, Tian Xia, Nanfang Xu, Zhuoran Sun

“…Clinical trial number Not applicable.…”
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