A Method of Circular Scleral Buckle Length Calculation in Retinal Detachment Surgery by V. N. Kazaykin, A. Yu. Kleymenov, E. M. Murashova, G. V. Chashchin

“…Purpose. To develop a method of circular buckle length calculation for optimization of circular scleral buckling in retinal detachment surgery.Methods. …”
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TESTING THE INTERACTION OF HEART LEFT VENTRICLE AND CONTINUOUS-FLOW PUMP ON A MOCK CIRCULATION MODEL UNDER NORMAL AND PATHOLOGICAL CONDITIONS by G. P. Itkin, A. A. Drobyshev, O. Yu. Dmitrieva, A. S. Buchnev, A. A. Sysoev

“…The preliminary study of new developed pumps for circulatory support on the hydrodynamic circulation model is an important step in the process of their designing. …”
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Enhancing Port Energy Autonomy Through Hybrid Renewables and Optimized Energy Storage Management by Dimitrios Cholidis, Nikolaos Sifakis, Nikolaos Savvakis, George Tsinarakis, Avraam Kartalidis, George Arampatzis

“…The unique proposed EMS takes it a step further, optimizing not just the energy flow but also the cost, making the overall system more efficient—and less costly—for the user. …”
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The association between locomotive function and incidence of proximal junctional kyphosis following adult spine deformity surgery by Ohsang Kwon, Sanghoon Lee, Haolin Zheng, Dae-Woong Ham, Chungwon Bang, Sang-Min Park, Jin S. Yeom, Ho-Joong Kim

“…Three types of FMTs were performed preoperatively: timed-up-and-go (TUG) test, five times sit-to-stand (STS) test, and alternate step (AS) test. The primary outcome measure was the occurrence of PJK at 1 year after surgery. …”
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Europium-labelled nanopolystyrene as model nanoplastics for environmental fate investigations: Synthesis and optimisation by Rega Permana, Swati Sharma, Christopher Stark, David Price, Christian Pfrang, Eugenia Valsami-Jones

“…To overcome this challenge, a tracer-doped plastic matrix was developed to enable rapid and precise detection, tracking, and analysis of NPLs. …”
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Smilebright^RO—Study Protocol for a Randomized Clinical Trial to Evaluate Oral Health Interventions in Children by Ruxandra Sava-Rosianu, Guglielmo Campus, Vlad Tiberiu Alexa, Octavia Balean, Ruxandra Sfeatcu, Alice Murariu, Alexandrina Muntean, Daniela Esian, Constantin Daguci, Simona Olaru-Posiar, Vanessa Bolchis, Antonia Ilin, Ramona Dumitrescu, Berivan Laura Rebeca Buzatu, Mariana Postolache, Nicoleta Toderas, Roxana Oancea, Daniela Jumanca, Atena Galuscan

“…Methods: The protocol will be conducted based on a previous epidemiological survey and conducted over 24 months; it has been developed on different levels. Dental hygienists will receive specific training to deliver oral health promotion to children and nursery educators. …”
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An Impact of Technological Factors on the Kinematic Accuracy of Cylindrical Gear Wheels during Machining by Tetiana Halchuk, Oleksandr Povstyanoy, Michal Bembenek, Bohdan Valetskyi, Roman Polinkevych, Bohdan Smetjukh

“…A model for the rational selection of technological modes for machining was developed to ensure the required kinematic accuracy of the gear after its milling with a worm cutter due to the error of the accumulated step and to reduce the number of experiments. …”
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Barriers and Challenges Against the Utilization of Novel Teaching Methods for Nursing Students: Perspectives of Nursing Instructors by Mostafa Bijani, Zahra Moradi, Shahnaz Karimi, Zhila Fereidouni, Leila Nikrouz, Mahmood Hatami, Mohammad Mehdi Naghizadeh

“…Background: The first step in effectively applying novel teaching methods is identifying barriers and challenges to implementing appropriate interventions. …”
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Unsupervised Classification for Circulating Tumor Cells by Ling An, Haibo Hu, Mengke Song, Lin Cheng, Shuo Ba, Zhaocong Liu, Zhuohang Yu, Zhenyu Zhang, Yi Liu, Chichun Zhou

“…This study adopts an unsupervised classification method that performs excellently on fungal datasets, integrating two-step dimensionality reduction and hybrid clustering voting for automated CTC classification. …”
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Unveiling the pivotal role of Ni doping in ilmenite as oxygen carrier to realize simultaneous enhanced oxygen release and inhibited phase segregation in chemical looping process by Haochen Sun, Susanna T. Maanoja, Lujiang Xu, Huan Liu, Daofeng Mei, Wen-Da Oh, Chao He

“…In this study, we have developed a cost-effective Ni-modified ilmenite oxygen carrier (OC) for BCLG to greatly reduce the CH4 content and simultaneously increase the syngas generation. …”
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Evaluation and prioritization of food safety risks in the Nigerian red meat industry by Ismail Ayoade Odetokun, Damilola Christiana Olawoye, Akeem Adebola Bakare, Tajudeen Opeyemi Isola, Nma Bida Alhaji, Oluwadamilola Olawumi Abiodun-Adewusi, Taiwo Adeniyi Adewoye, Hama Cisse, Ibraheem Ghali-Mohammed

“…Abstract Food safety is a global concern, particularly in developing countries like Nigeria. Hence, this study aims to identify and rank food safety priorities in the red meat industry in Ilorin, Northcentral Nigeria, as a first step towards targeting interventions and resource allocation. …”
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A stable combination of non-stable genes outperforms standard reference genes for RT-qPCR data normalization by Anis Djari, Guillaume Madignier, Christian Chervin, Benoît van der Rest, James J. Giovannoni, Mondher Bouzayen, Julien Pirrello, Elie Maza

“…As a case study, this new method was developed using the tomato model plant, with corresponding RNA-Seq data from the TomExpress database. …”
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Tissue Repair Mechanisms of Dental Pulp Stem Cells: A Comprehensive Review from Cutaneous Regeneration to Mucosal Healing by Jihui He, Jiao Fu, Ruoxuan Wang, Xiaojing Liu, Juming Yao, Wenbo Xing, Xinxin Wang, Yan He

“…This represents a significant step forward in tackling these complex medical challenges and lays a solid scientific foundation for developing more targeted and efficient regenerative therapies.…”
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Successful rapid desensitization to zoledronic acid in a multiple myeloma patient by Federico Spataro, Antonio Giovanni Solimando, Vanessa Desantis, Angelo Vacca, Roberto Ria

“…Methods We present the case of a 57-year-old woman with MM who developed face angioedema, flushing with itching, dizziness and fever to ZA. …”
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A novel one-pot microwave assisted green synthesis of pyridinyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine hybrids as potent antimicrobial agents by Omniya Sayed Zaky, Mohamed Hisham, Mohamed Abd-Elmonem, Ramadan Yahia, Laila Abdulmohsen Jaragh-Alhadad, Ramadan Ahmed Mekheimer, Gamal El-Din A. Abuo-Rahma, Moustafa Sherief Moustafa, Manal Makboul Ebied, Kamal Usef Sadek

“…Abstract A novel, green, and efficient microwave-assisted synthesis of pyridinyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine hybrids was developed using a one-step, multi-component reaction involving 2-aminopyridine, cyanamide, and aromatic aldehydes/ketones or cyclic ketones under neat reaction conditions. …”
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Quantitative risk assessment and eco-engineering mitigation strategies for debris flows utilizing dynamic process simulation in Shuzheng gully, Jiuzhaigou valley scenic and histori... by Dongxu Yang, Dongxu Yang, Xin Zong, Bin Wu, Yiming Wang, Binqi Liang, Fangkai Wan, Jiankang Liu, Jiansong Peng

“…The PPGD raises the erosion base level to dissipate impact energy and features a stepped gabion structure that promotes progressive solid-liquid separation, thereby reducing sediment concentration and enhancing ecological resilience. …”
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Rationale and Design of a Phase 2, Double-blind, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Trial Evaluating AMP Kinase-Activation by Metformin in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis by Gabriel C. Barsotti, Randy Luciano, Ashwani Kumar, Kristin Meliambro, Vijayakumar Kakade, Joji Tokita, Abhijit Naik, Jia Fu, Elizabeth Peck, John Pell, Anand Reghuvaran, E.M. Tanvir, Prashant Patel, Weijia Zhang, Fan Li, Gilbert Moeckel, Sudhir Perincheri, Lloyd Cantley, Dennis G. Moledina, F. Perry Wilson, John C. He, Madhav C. Menon

“…Results and Conclusion: Our phase 2 trial will provide insight into the potential efficacy and safety of MF as adjunctive therapy in FSGS—a crucial step to developing a larger phase 3 study. The mechanistic assays here will guide the design of other FSGS trials and contribute to understanding AMPK activation as a potential therapeutic target in FSGS. …”
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Quantification of oleanolic acid and apigenin in biological matrices following intraperitoneal administration of co-loaded nanoformulations: Method validation and biodistribution s... by Amna Naz, Sadia Haider, Mavra Rana, Neelum Malik, Attia Afzal, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Sarfraz

“…The plasma sample was prepared by simple protein precipitation step. All validation parameters, including sensitivity, selectivity, precision, accuracy, robustness, and stability, met the required criteria. …”
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Nozzle Jamming Granularized Blood‐Derived Proteins for Bioprinting Cell‐Instructive Architectures by Lucas S. Ribeiro, João Rocha Maia, Vítor M. Gaspar, Catarina A. Custódio, Emerson R. Camargo, Rita Sobreiro‐Almeida, João F. Mano

“…We further demonstrated that bioinks could be developed from PLMA‐based inks, showcasing high viability without compromising 3D printing performance. …”
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Solvothermal synthesis of α-MnO2 and Mn2O3 for efficient catalytic dye degradation by Prasetya Prasetya, Amir Awaluddin, Muhdarina Muhdarina, Edy Saputra, Amilia Linggawati, Nurhayati Nurhayati, Ahmad Fudholi

“…Therefore, this study aimed to develop efficient manganese oxide-based catalysts for methylene blue (MB) degradation through a one-step solvothermal synthesis route. …”
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