Rational choice of a minimally invasive method of treatment in uncomplicated nephrolithiasis with kidney calculi from 1.0 to 2.5 cm by А. І. Sagalevich, O. S. Vozianov, R. V. Sergiychuk, B. V. Dzhuran, V. V. Kogut, F. Z. Gaysenyuk, V. V. Ozhohin, F. V. Korytskyi

“…Patients and methods. A comparative analysis of the results of minimally invasive methods application for nephrolithiasis treatment was performed in 210 patients treated with mini PNL (the group I) and 190 patients treated with ESWL (the group II). …”
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Usability Evaluation of the Online Skill Assessment Tool by Merve Yıldız, Muhammet Berigel, Furkan Kalyoncu, Özlem Özgenç Keleş

“…In the study, the user-based method, in which user experiences are employed, was used, and according to the effectiveness, efficiency and satisfaction criteria determined by ISO 9241-11, the usability of the online skill assessment tool was evaluated. …”
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Study on the Performance of Interactive Cascade Ventilation Oriented to the Non-uniform Indoor Environment Requirement by Li Han, Li Jinchao, Nana, Kong Xiangfei

“…A new ventilation method called interactive cascade ventilation was proposed in this study to facilitate a healthy and comfortable indoor environment with low energy consumption. …”
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A field study on thermal comfort and adaptive behaviour of university open-plan offices in severe cold regions of China by Hongrui Zhang, Cheng Sun, Luchen Zhang, Bin Yan, Ying Liu, Qi Dong

“…Furthermore, a fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method was employed to determine the thermal neutral operating temperature (22.5°C) and the acceptable operating temperature range (19.5°C to 25.5°C). …”
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Selection of bispecific antibodies with optimal developability using FcRn‑pH‑HPLC as an optimized FcRn affinity chromatography method by Thomas Müller, Carolin Tasser, Michael Tesar, Ivica Fucek, Ute Schniegler-Mattox, Joachim Koch, Kristina Ellwanger

“…A challenge when developing therapeutic antibodies is the identification of candidates with favorable pharmacokinetics (PK) early in development. A key determinant of immunoglobulin (IgG) serum half‑life in vivo is the efficiency of pH-dependent binding to the neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn). …”
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CFD-Based Optimization of an Axial Impulse Turbine for a Twin-Turbine Topology of an OWC Wave Energy Converter by Hosam M.Abdulhasieb, Aitor Vega-Valladares, Manuel García-Díaz, Bruno Pereiras, José González Pérez

“…The optimization was conducted using a genetic aggregation method aimed at maximizing efficiency in direct flow mode. …”
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MANAGEMENT OF THE PRODUCTION RESOURCES OF ENTERPRISE BASED ON FINANCIAL MOTIVATION OF THE PERSONNEL: THEORETICAL ASPECT by O. Gaponenko, M. Mashchenko, O. Klimenko, N. Stepanenko, О. Sergienko

“…The article deals with theoretical and organizational aspects of the management justification on the basis of the effective financial motivation of the personnel in the context of its influence to use the production resources of the enterprise. To determine the studied object, the influence of the financial motivation of the personnel, the content of the category «effectiveness of financial motivation» is disclosed; the methods of the financial motivation are characterized; the types of the production resources of the enterprise are presented. …”
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PHARMACOEPIDEMIOLOGICAL AND PHARMACOECONOMIC STUDIES OF ANTIHYPERTENSIVE TREATMENT IN RUSSIA. Analytical Review by T. S. Romanenko, A. V. Kontsevaya, S. V. Fitilev

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Profiled Sheet Metal Blank for Flanging Flanges with Constant Wall Thickness by Oleksandr Kaliuzhnyi, Volodymyr Kaliuzhnyi, Oleh Chuchin, Andrii Titarenko, Vitaliy Lipodat

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A novel metaheuristic approach for simultaneous loss minimization and torque ripple reduction of DTC- IM driven EV by Anjan Kumar Sahoo

“…The efficiency and torque ripple of an electric vehicle (EV) determine its performance and driving range. …”
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Innovation Inspired by Nature: Applications of Biomimicry in Engineering Design by Teresa Aguilar-Planet, Estela Peralta

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Two Approaches to Constructing Certified Dominating Sets in Social Networks by Joanna Raczek, Mateusz Miotk

“…The effectiveness and efficiency of the proposed algorithms were validated through experiments that compare their results with each other and with a previous study: the linear-time algorithm, which determines the certified domination number for trees and with known results for the domination number in social networks.…”
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A Study on Economic Benefits and Transformation Paths of Precision Marketing in Sino-Kazakh Agriculture by L. Yilin, Wang Wenlan

“…Modern agricultural production needs to increase efficiency and sustainability against the background of digitalization and environmental challenges. …”
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ANALYTICAL MODEL OF NOISE STABILITY CALCULATION OF SYSTEMS WITH MULTIPOSITIONAL MODULATION AND CODING BY REED-SOLOMON ALGORITHM by E. B. Lipkovich, V. A. Kovshik, A. A. Serchenya

“…They make it possible to directly determine the theoretically required values of signalto-noise ratios (SNR) for input devices from given probabilistic errors based on RS signals, as well as to study the energy gain from coding (EGC), accessible and frequency-efficient systems. …”
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Charting the Global Energy Economy Research: Trends, Gaps, and Paradigm Shifts by Valery Okulich-Kazarin, Artem Artyukhov, Nadiia Artyukhova, Tomasz Wołowiec, Sylwia Skrzypek-Ahmed

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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) enhances translation of virus-resembling AU-rich host transcripts by Kyra Kerkhofs, Nicholas R. Guydosh, Mark A. Bayfield

“…Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) encodes mRNAs mimicking 5’-cap structures of host mRNAs and thus inhibition of cap-dependent translation initiation would likely also reduce viral translation. Methods RSV-infected HEp-2 and A549 cells were analyzed to determine translation levels using western blotting, indirect immunofluorescent staining and polysome profiling. …”
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Core-periphery structure for district metered area partitioning in urban water distribution systems by Rair Solis Jacome, Thomaz Anchieta, Bruno M. Brentan, Manuel Herrera, Xitlali Delgado Galvan, Jose Antonio Arciniega Nevarez, Jesus Mora Rodriguez

“…As urban areas expand and water demand intensifies, the need for efficient and reliable water distribution systems becomes increasingly critical. …”
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Perfection of an Energy-Economic and Environmental Parameters of the Ground Source Heat Pump Systems with Preventing Freezing of the Soil around Ground Pipes by Dnisova A.E., Ivanov P.O., Mazurenko A.S., Zhaivoron O.S.

“…This goal is achieved by solving the following problems: determining the energy-economic and environmental factors based on considering the work modes of the ground source heat pumps; evaluation of the operating efficiency of ground source heat pump systems based on minimizing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions; perfection of solutions enable im-plementation of ground source heat pumps friendly to the environment and justifying rational conditions of implementation the ground source heat pumps for residential sector. …”
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Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of Candida species from the oral cavity of healthy individuals in Lublin province, Poland by Patrycja Andrzejuk, Małgorzata Tokarska-Rodak, Andżelika Dyrda, Marta Zarębska

“…Genotype A accounted for 70% (n = 100) of C. albicans isolates, whereas genotypes B, C, and D (C. dubliniensis) accounted for 17%, 9%, and 4% of the isolates, respectively.Conclusion The results indicate a complex genotype–phenotype relationship in Candida spp. and recommends combining microbiological and molecular methods for the efficient typing of Candida spp.…”
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Effects of coconut meal inclusion on growth performance, nutrient utilization, carcass characteristics, and meat quality in Awassi Lambs by Ja’far Al-Khaza’leh, Belal Obeidat

“…Further research is warranted to determine optimal inclusion rates under varying production systems.…”
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