Disaster-inducing mechanism of the movement of high-position combination cantilever plate structures in non-uniform and extra-thick coal seam mining by ZHU Weibing, GUO Chunlei, LUO Xun, CHAI Faying, XIE Jianlin, CHAI Yi

“…Based on the flushing fluid leakage and drill falling during the drilling process of four ground boreholes, it was found that the fracture development height of the first mined 4 m thick oil shale liberated seam was only 75 m, located at the bottom boundary of subordinate key stratum 2. …”
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A high-throughput anaerobic method for viability assays by Mohamed El-Fateh, Christian T. Meyer, Anushree Chatterjee, Xin Zhao

“…ABSTRACT Viability testing for anaerobes is a time-consuming and expensive process, posing challenges for research and public health settings. …”
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Extracellular vesicles from human breast cancer-resistant cells promote acquired drug resistance and pro-inflammatory macrophage response by Patrick Santos, Caroline P. Rezende, Renan Piraine, Bianca Oliveira, Francielle B. Ferreira, Vinicius S. Carvalho, Rodrigo T. Calado, Matteo Pellegrini, Fausto Almeida

“…In addition, we show evidence that resistant EVs may downregulate immune system factors to evade detection and block cell death by apoptosis in sensitive breast cancer cells. …”
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Online evaluation method for MMC submodule capacitor aging based on CapAgingNet by Xinlan Deng, Youhan Deng, Liang Qin, Weiwei Yao, Min He, Kaipei Liu

“…Submodule capacitor aging poses significant challenges to the safe operation of modular multilevel converter (MMC) systems. Traditional detection methods rely predominantly on offline tests, lacking real-time evaluation capabilities. …”
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Characteristics of specific surface area N2 adsorption and desorption method in the characterization of cow dung particles and their efficient combustion products by Meng ZHAO, Buying HOU, Yuanchao LIANG, Xiaoying LIU, Linjie WU, Xiaolong JIAO, Xingbo LAN

“…The factors such as air volume, combustion temperature and particle size have an impact on the combustion process of cow dung, and the effect is not monotonous; among the three particle sizes, 200 μm is more suitable for combustion, and as the particle size of cow dung is closer to a reasonable value, the influence of working conditions on combustion effect is narrowing. …”
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Self-Assembled Nanoplatform with pH/NIR Light-Responsive Drug Delivery for Combined Therapy of Glioma in vitro by Cao Z, Gao H, Xu Y

“…Furthermore, ICG fluorescence recovery and MRI contrast enabled tumor imaging, while enhanced BBB permeability ensured effective drug delivery for in situ glioma treatment.Conclusion: In summary, we developed a safe FEID anti-tumor nanoplatform through a simple self-assembly process. This platform demonstrates the potential for controlled drug release and efficient combination therapy.Keywords: intelligent drug delivery system, responsive drug release, fluorescence recovery, combination therapy…”
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Parallel Jacobian Computation Based on Distance-2 Algorithm and Its Application in Coupling Problems by LIU Lixun, ZHANG Han, PENG Xinru, DOU Qinrong, WU Yingjie, GUO Jiong, LI Fu

“…The entire iteration process continues until each column is correctly colored. …”

Determining the feasibility of calculating pancreatic cancer risk scores for people with new-onset diabetes in primary care (DEFEND PRIME): study protocol by Simon de Lusignan, Agnieszka Lemanska, Natalia Khalaf, Adam Harvey-Sullivan, Hugh Claridge, Claire A Price, Rofique Ali, Elizabeth A Cooke, Catherine Hodges, Dean O’Callaghan, Ali Stunt, Spencer A Thomas, Joanna Thomson

“…We will develop software to search, extract and process anonymised data from 20 primary care providers’ electronic patient record management systems on participants aged 50+ years, with a glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) test result of ≥48 mmol/mol (6.5%) and no previous abnormal HbA1c results. …”
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One Health interventions for leptospirosis: Do we need an engineer? by Prof Simon Reid, Dr Mike Kama, Dr Russell Richards, Dr Nicholas Osborne, Mr Suliasi Batakawai, Ms Kathryn Vitangcol, Dr Oz Sahin

“…This study used systems dynamics modelling (SDM) to explore options for a One Health intervention to prevent infection as an adjunct to recently updated clinical guidelines and a renewed focus on early detection of cases. Methods: A multidisciplinary team used a participatory model-building process to develop a qualitative (causal loop diagram (CLD)) representation of the system structures that drive the incidence of leptospirosis in Fiji. …”
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Feasibility of applying infrared thermal imaging for home monitoring of arthritis in children by Stephen Wong, Nivrutti Bhide, Erin Balay-Dustrude, Erin Sullivan, Joshua Scheck, Ian Muse, Kevin Cain, Debosmita Biswas, Savannah C. Partridge, Yongdong Zhao

“…Further investigation on a larger scale is needed prior to implementation of this process in the telemedicine setting.…”
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Nano biosensors: Classification, electrochemistry, nanostructures, and optical properties by Ahmed Mahdi Rheima, Zainab T. Al-Sharify, Ameen Alwan Mohaimeed, Mustafa Abd Al- Hussein Kazem, Jameel M Dhabab, Duaa Mohammed Athair, Tomy Muringayil Joseph, Debarshi Kar Mahapatra, Sabu Thomas, Ehsan Kianfar

“…Modern sensing tools have emerged in the form of biosensors, which can detect biomarkers and transform them into quantifiable signals. …”
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Persistent High-Risk HPV Infection and Molecular Changes Related to the Development of Cervical Cancer by Pablo Moreno-Acosta, Alfredo Romero-Rojas, Nicolas Vial, Antonio Huertas, Jinneth Acosta, Diana Mayorga, Schyrly Carrillo, Monica Molano, Oscar Gamboa, Martha Cotes, Camila Casadiego, Alexis Vallard, Nicolas Magne

“…This article is a preliminary investigational study that is aimed at giving hints about the interesting biomarkers involved in the transition process from low-grade cervix lesion to invasive cervical cancer. …”
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Effectiveness of Timely Isolation of Patients with Respiratory Infection in a Children's Hospital: a Simulation Study by N. V. Saperkin, L. Ju. Poslova, M. Ju. Kirillin, M. E. Garbuz, O. V. Kovalishena

“…According to model estimates, when comparing the departments over time, we noted their unequal involvement in the epidemic process and wave-like spread of infection. Statistically significant differences in the predicted number of ARVI cases with different probabilities of isolation were revealed.Conclusion. …”
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Inactivation of Salmonella enterica, Escherichia coli O157:H7, and Campylobacter jejuni in a Restructured Beef Jerky Developed for Production in Ethiopia by Arie Havelaar, Barbara B Kowalcyk, Chad Carr, Jason M Scheffler, Jessica Anne Brown, Taylor O'Bannon

“…Pathogens have demonstrated the ability to adapt during a slow drying process, making them more resistant to dehydration and heat treatment. …”
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Optimization of In Vitro Germination, Viability Tests and Storage of Daylily (<i>Hemerocallis</i> spp.) Pollen by Wei Li, Chongcheng Yang, Jiyuan Li, Lixin Huang, Jinsong Guo, Feng Feng

“…Currently, the breeding of new daylily cultivars was mainly achieved through hybrid breeding, but issues such as self-incompatibility, hybridization barriers, and asynchronous reproductive phenology severely hinder the breeding process. Understanding pollen viability was essential for daylily breeding and cultivar improvement. …”
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Construction of a feature gene and machine prediction model for inflammatory bowel disease based on multichip joint analysis by Yan Chaosheng, Sun Haowen, Rao Jingjing, Dai Yuanyuan, Duan Wenhui, Sheng Yingyue, Xue Yuzheng

“…Currently, there is no cure for IBD, and its etiology remains unclear. As a result, early detection and diagnosis of IBD pose significant challenges. …”
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Smart Farming Solutions: A User-Friendly GUI for Maize Tassel Estimation Using YOLO With Dynamic and Fixed Labelling, Featuring Video Support by Ata Jahangir Moshayedi, Zhonghua Wang, Maryam Sharifdoust, Arash Sioofy Khoojine, Wei Zhang, Amin Kolahdooz, Jiandong Hu

“…The integration of Autonomous Aerial Vehicles (AAVs) has significantly advanced image processing and remote sensing, particularly in precision agriculture. …”
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THE RESULTS OF SURGICAL TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH ADRENAL TUMORS by A. A. Kostin, N. V. Vorobyev, A. O. Tolkachev, A. G. Muradyan, S. V. Popov

“…In our opinion, it is appropriate extension of the indications for volumes of surgical treatment for primary generalized forms identified with the presence of solitary metastases, and active surgical tactics in the progression of neoplastic process.…”
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An Integrated Model for Circular Waste Management Using the Internet of Things, Semantic Web, and Gamification (Circonomy): Case Study in Indonesia by Vitri Tundjungsari, Bambang Purnomosidi Dwi Putranto, Muhamad Bahrul Ulum, Nizirwan Anwar

“…Like many developing countries, Indonesia has inadequate infrastructure to process the extremely high volume of waste produced throughout the country and minimal public participation in proper waste management. …”
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Explainable Artificial Intelligence Driven Segmentation for Cervical Cancer Screening by Niruthikka Sritharan, Nishaanthini Gnanavel, Prathushan Inparaj, Dulani Meedeniya, Pratheepan Yogarajah

“…This novel segmentation framework employed LRP and GradCAM++ as XAI techniques to gain insight into the decision-making process of classification models, with GradCAM++ demonstrating greater effectiveness. …”
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