Analyzing Breathing Patterns in the Breaststroke Technique Through Dual-Media Kinematics and Fractal Dimension by Miriam Alves, Pedro Fonseca, Aléxia Fernandes, André V. Brito, Tiago M. Barbosa, João Paulo Vilas-Boas

“…The results showed minimal differences between the three cycle types. The non-breathing cycle had the shallowest and deepest head positions, the lowest horizontal head amplitude out of water, and the smallest vertical head amplitude. …”
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Is European current climate regulation strategy feasible? A comparative analysis of “Fit for 55” green transition package for V4 and LEU4 by Jacek Brożyna, Jintao Lu, Wadim Strielkowski

“…However, the feasibility of these targets varies across Member States due to the differences in economic structures, energy mixes, and policy frameworks. …”
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Drying kinetics and stability of fatty acids in grape pomace seeds under mild thermal conditions by Rudonja Nedžad R., Zlatanović Ivan J., Vujović Dragan S., Sekar Subramani, Jeyachristy Sam Annie, Gligorević Kosta B.

“…Effective moisture diffusivity values varied considerably among cultivars, reflecting differences in pomace structure and seed composition. …”
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Randomized controlled trial comparing open anterograde anatomic radical retropubic prostatectomy with retrograde technique by Fabricio B. Carrerette, Daniela B. Rodeiro, Rui T.F. Filho, Paulo A. Santos, Celso C. Lara, Ronaldo Damião

“…Conclusion: The anterograde method displayed increased efficiency in reducing complications, compared to the retrograde technique.…”
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Multimodal integration strategies for clinical application in oncology by Baoyi Zhang, Zhuoya Wan, Yige Luo, Xi Zhao, Josue Samayoa, Weilong Zhao, Si Wu

“…These data types, spanning clinical, genomics, imaging, and other modalities, exhibit significant differences and possess distinct data structures. Therefore, most current analyses focus on a single data modality, limiting the potential of fully utilizing all available data and providing comprehensive insights. …”
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Dual-Wavelength Mid-Infrared Generation Using Intracavity Stimulated Raman Scattering of PPLN by Peng Wang, Xi Cheng, Xiao Li, Xiaojun Xu, Kai Han, Jian Chen

“…The slope and conversion efficiency of DFG and OPO processes was also discussed separately.…”
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Ultra-Compact Waveguide-Integrated TE-Mode Converters With High Mode Purity by Designing Ge/Si Patterns by Han Ye, Fengyi Yu, Yumin Liu, Zhongyuan Yu, Jing Li, Danfeng Zhu, Bida Su, Wenbin Xu

“…Meanwhile, the forward transmission efficiency is shown higher than 0.89 within the operational bandwidth. …”
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Numerical investigation of electro-conjugate fluid micro-pump under the effects of downstream angle and the negative electrode width by Van Tran Do, The Khanh Lai, Toan Thang Vu, Thi Anh Nguyen, Ich Long Ngo

“…The maximum efficiency of such an ECF micro-pump was 7.4% at φ0 = 8 kV and Lc = 2.0. …”
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Application of Adaptive Search Window-Based Nonlocal Total Variation Filter in Low-Dose Computed Tomography Images: A Phantom Study by Hajin Kim, Bo Kyung Cha, Kyuseok Kim, Youngjin Lee

“…This study models an adaptive nonlocal total variation (NL-TV) algorithm that efficiently reduces noise in X-ray-based images and applies it to low-dose CT images. …”
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Shock load effects on WWTP performance under low loads following capacity expansion for combined sewer overflow control by Xiaomeng Han, Tianyue Yu, Weigang Wang, Shihu Shu, Yanping Zhu, Hui Li, Caihao Hu

“…Nevertheless, R2 experienced reduced COD, NH4+-N and TN removal efficiency, along with fluctuations in sludge concentration, activity, floc size, soluble microbial products (SMP), and extracellular polymeric substances (EPS). …”
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Enhanced permeability prediction in porous media using particle swarm optimization with multi-source integration by Zhiping Chen, Jia Zhang, Daren Zhang, Xiaolin Chang, Wei Zhou

“…Accurately and efficiently predicting the permeability of porous media is essential for addressing a wide range of hydrogeological issues. …”
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Genetic adjuvants: A paradigm shift in vaccine development and immune modulation by Karina Spunde, Ksenija Korotkaja, Irina Sominskaya, Anna Zajakina

“…New genetic/nucleic acid vaccine formulations like plasmid DNA and mRNA showed efficiency and safety in preclinical and clinical studies; however, they demand innovative adjuvants because their mechanism of action differs from traditional protein vaccines. …”
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Identifying Hierarchically Triple Star Systems with Gaia DR3 and LAMOST by Tongyu He, Jiao Li, Jiangdan Li, Jianping Xiong, Xiaobin Zhang, Mikhail Kovalev, Qiyuan Cheng, Sufen Guo, Mingkuan Yang, Xuefei Chen, Zhanwen Han

“…Due to spectral resolution and detection limitations, velocity differences below 45 km s ^−1 in binaries and below 90 km s ^−1 in the inner binaries of triple systems are challenging to detect. …”
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The experience of using anticonvulsant pregabalin in patients with cerebral gliomas and partial epileptic seizures after surgical treatment during the radiotherapy by A. S. Shershever, D. L. Bencion, S. A. Lavrova, A. J. Lazarev, M. A. Zhuravleva, V. V. Mahnev, J. A. Mironova, E. V. Sorokova

“…The efficiency of pregabalin in 49 patients, aged from 18 to 69 years of old, after surgical treatment on account of gliomas of the cerebral hemispheres (I-IV WHO) during radiotherapy in 2006-2010 has been studied. …”
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Limitations of Standard Rain Erosion Tests for Wind Turbine Leading Edge Protection Evaluation by Peter Kinsley, Sam Porteous, Stephen Jones, Priyan Subramanian, Olga Campo, Kirsten Dyer

“…Blade leading edge erosion (LEE) is a persistent challenge in the wind industry, resulting in reduced aerodynamic efficiency and increased maintenance costs, with an estimated total expense of GBP 1.3M over a 25-year turbine lifetime. …”
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Characterizing nanoscale coherent double-solid-solution interfaces between non-reactive Mg and steel alloys by Qiang Lang, Taotao Li, Muhammad Shehryar Khan, Gang Song, Liming Liu

“…Achieving coherent interface matching between immiscible Mg and Fe alloys is a significant challenge due to significant differences in their lattice constants and structures. …”
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Impact of gasification on in-situ thermal strength of tamping coke and top-charging coke: Pore structure, carbon structure, and fracture mechanisms by Wei Wang, Bowen Chen, Xuheng Chen, Jie Wang, Hui Tang, Changyu Li, Kui Zheng, Runsheng Xu

“…Tamping coking technology has garnered attention in the ironmaking industry due to its resource efficiency and economic benefits. However, its adaptability under blast furnace conditions remains controversial, limiting its widespread application. …”
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Surface modification strategies to reinforce the soft tissue seal at transmucosal region of dental implants by Siqi Jin, Yameng Yu, Ting Zhang, Daping Xie, Yufeng Zheng, Chunming Wang, Yunsong Liu, Dandan Xia

“…Compared with the robust periodontal tissue barrier around a natural tooth, the peri-implant mucosa presents a lower bonding efficiency to the transmucosal region of dental implants, due to physiological structural differences. …”
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Occurrence of 97 Pharmaceuticals in Wastewater and Receiving Waters: Analytical Validation and Treatment Influence by Paula Paíga, Sónia Figueiredo, Manuela Correia, Magda André, Roberto Barbosa, Sandra Jorge, Cristina Delerue-Matos

“…Caffeine was both the compound with the highest concentration and the most prevalent compound detected. Seasonal differences were observed, with higher concentrations detected during winter. …”
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Effects of the lavage through fistula in treatment of spontaneous esophageal rupture by combined thoracoscopic and gastroscopic management by Zhao Huang, Penglong Zhao, Bingmei Qiu, Chuan Gao, Zhao Chen, Nan Yang, Yang Xu, Zhiqiang Zou, Yi Shen, Liwen Hu

“…There was no significant difference in the length of mechanical ventilation, hospital stay, and ICU stay. …”
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