Numerical Simulation and Optimization of Water Hammer Protection Schemes for Long-Distance Gravity-Pressurized Water Conveyance Systems by HUANG Wei, LIAO Chen-xi, HUANG Xin, GU Ping, LIU Bin, HUANG Zi-yang

“…[Objective] When the water level difference between the upstream and downstream of a long-distance gravitational water conveyance system is small, gravity flow alone cannot ensure the required design flow rate. …”
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FORECASTING OF PRODUCTION OUTPUT FOR LIGHT INDUSTRY ENTERPRISES WITH PURPOSE TO DETERMINE THEIR POWER RESOURCES REQUIREMENTS. Part 2 by V. N. Romaniuk, D. B. Muslina

“…It is destined for specialists who are engaged in solution of problems pertaining to efficiency of light industry in Belarus which is considered as one of the branches being significantly involved in formation of national economy, its export potential and social climate. …”
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UKRAINIAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN POLAND: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES by Valentyna Smachylo, Olha Rudachenko, Oleh Kulinich, Dmytro Simonov

“…At this point, Ukrainian businesses do not differ significantly from their Polish counterparts. …”
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Clinical application research on the quantitative measurement of supraspinatus muscle fatty degeneration based on PACS system to improve preoperative assessment by Sitong Zhang, Yan Huang, Jian Hu, Shiao Li, Beijie Qi, Wu Wang, Menghong Cao, Qian Wang

“…Future integration of automated tools may further optimize clinical efficiency.…”
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Modelling district heating demand: A synthetic dataset for two residential neighbourhoodsZenodo by Katia Ritosa, Ina De Jaeger, Dirk Saelens, Staf Roels

“…Each simulated house differs in geometry, size, envelope characteristics, occupancy patterns, and installed gas heating systems. …”
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2D and 3D in vitro photodynamic activities of tetra-substituted symmetric water-soluble cationic zinc(II) phthalocyanines on cancer by Seyma Isik, Mukaddes Ozcesmeci, Ayfer Kalkan Burat, Esin Hamuryudan, Ali Erdogmus, Ozge Can, Muge Serhatli

“…These findings underscore the potential of ZnPc1 as a potent photosensitizer in PDT while also highlighting the differences between 2D and 3D culture models in evaluating PDT efficacy. …”
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Use of computer stimulating programs in patients with post-stroke cognitive impairment by S. V. Prokopenko, T. V. Dyadyuk, E. Yu. Mozheyko, A. F. Bezdenezhnykh, T. D. Koryagina, T. S. Anay-Ool

“…Objective: to evaluate the efficiency of using computer stimulation programs (CSPs) for acute ischemic stroke (IS) in patients with cognitive impairment (CI).Patients and methods. 81 patients aged 40 to 79 years with post-stroke CI (PSCI) were examined and randomized into two groups. …”
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The P Balasubramaniam Award-2024 Singapore Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting Award: Novel artificial intelligence algorithm for soft tissue balancing and bone cuts... by Matthew Song Peng Ng, Ryan Wai Keong Loke, Melvin Kian Loong Tan, Yau Hong Ng, Zi Qiang Glen Liau

“…This is highly promising for achieving both reproducibility and efficiency in rTKAs. Video Abstract…”
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EMCC dispatch priority for trauma patients in Norway: a retrospective cohort study by Inger Marie Waal Nilsbakken, Torben Wisborg, Stephen Sollid, Elisabeth Jeppesen

“…The New Injury Severity Score (NISS) > 15 was used as a reference standard. Differences in dispatch priority assessments were analysed using descriptive statistics. …”
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Predictive performance and uncertainty analysis of ensemble models in gully erosion susceptibility assessment by Congtan Liu, Haoming Fan, Yixuan Wang

“…The optimal feature datasets S7 included factors such as the Convergence Index (CI), Topographic Wetness Index (TWI), Terrain Ruggedness Index (TRI), distance from river, annual rainfall, distance from road, drainage density, elevation, Normalized Difference Vegetation Index NDVI, slope, and Slope Length (LS). …”
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Optimising ultrasound-assisted extraction conditions for maximising phenolic, flavonoid content and antioxidant activity in hog plum peel and seed: A response surface methodology a... by A.S.M. Sayem, Tanvir Ahmed, Md Usuf Khan Mithun, Mamunur Rashid, Md Rahmatuzzaman Rana

“…This study establishes a framework for further investigation into UAE parameters and extraction solvents to enhance the extraction efficiency of hog plum seed and peel.…”
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Modern possibilities of surgical treatment of benign breast tumors with ptosis: comparative analysis and long-term outcomes by R.  M.  Shabaev, I.  V.  Kolyadina, D.  A.  Blagovestnov, P.  M.  Starokon

“…Our results prove the high efficiency and advantage of a new surgical method for removing multiple benign breast tumors through a single approach with subsequent correction of ptosis with a hemispherical glandular flap in terms of immediate surgical and long-term aesthetic results and improving the quality of life of patients.…”
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Space-Based Mapping of Pre- and Post-Hurricane Mangrove Canopy Heights Using Machine Learning with Multi-Sensor Observations by Boya Zhang, Daniel Gann, Shimon Wdowinski, Chaohao Lin, Erin Hestir, Lukas Lamb-Wotton, Khandker S. Ishtiaq, Kaleb Smith, Yuepeng Li

“…Model performance of SAR and optical data differed with time period and across height classes. …”
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Multifaceted analysis of presenteeism: contributions of pain, psychological factors and daily functioning – a cross-sectional study in Japan by Atsuo Yoshino, Katsuyuki Moriwaki, Shigehito Shiota, Yukio Mikami, Ryuji Nakamura, Kai Ushio, Tomoaki Katagiri, Kiriko Nishihara, Kozo Anno, Yasuo Tsutsumi

“…Objective Presenteeism, defined as reduced work efficiency due to health issues despite attending work, accounts for a substantial proportion of labour productivity loss. …”
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Profiles of Killer Systems and Volatile Organic Compounds of Rowanberry and Rosehip-Inhabiting Yeasts Substantiate Implications for Biocontrol by Iglė Vepštaitė-Monstavičė, Juliana Lukša-Žebelovič, Violeta Apšegaitė, Raimondas Mozūraitis, Robertas Lisicinas, Ramunė Stanevičienė, Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė, Saulius Serva, Elena Servienė

“…Among 163 isolated strains, 20% demonstrated killing activity, with <i>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</i> exhibiting the strongest killing efficiency, as well as <i>Pichia anomala</i> and <i>M. pulcherrima</i> showing broad-spectrum antagonistic activity. …”
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Study on the growth characteristics of Pinus yunnanensis seedlings based on hormonal regulation and chlorophyll metabolism by Ruilian Li, Qibo Wang, Sunling Li, Lin Chen, Nianhui Cai, Yulan Xu

“…During the rapid growth period in March, Grade I seedlings had the highest chlorophyll content, potentially enhancing photosynthetic efficiency and increasing biomass allocation. Hormonal analysis revealed that compared to other grades, Grade I seedlings exhibited higher levels of ABA, JAs, and ACC, while Auxins and SAs were lower; there was no significant difference in CTK content between Grade I and Grade II, both of which were lower than in Grade III. qRT-PCR analysis confirmed that the expression of genes related to chlorophyll synthesis was significantly upregulated in Grade I seedlings. …”
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Correlation analysis of satisfaction with subspecialty management model in operating rooms: a cross-sectional survey in China by W. Wang, J. Shen, Y. Ma, Y. Chen, R. Gong, Q. Qian, Y. Sun

“…The enhancement of operating room management efficiency can be significantly achieved by fortifying specialty nursing, advancing nurse career development, and elevating scientific research and service quality through multidimensional collaborative improvements, thereby promoting the quality and advancement of subspecialty management in operating rooms.…”
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The effects of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway on the in vitro differentiation of rat BMSCs into leydig cells by Pengyu Yan, Yaxiong Guo, Shoaib Muhammad, Jinxiong Zhu, Yuxiang Liu, Chun Liu

“…The idea proposed in our study for efficiently inducing differentiation of BMSCs into LC in vitro, may provide a safe and sustainable LC source for developing clinically feasible cell transplantation-based LOH therapies.…”
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Winglet Design for Class I Mini UAV—Aerodynamic and Performance Optimization by Eleftherios Nikolaou, Eleftherios Karatzas, Spyridon Kilimtzidis, Vassilis Kostopoulos

“…Various winglet designs—plate and blended types with differing heights, cant angles, and sweep angles—were then created and assessed. …”
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Comparison of the effects of hydrogel and normal saline as carriers of MSC on fracture healing in a rat long bone fracture model by Kang-Il Kim, Ki-Hyeok Ku, Hyun-Mi Cho, Hyeon-Gyu Han, Myung-Seo Kim

“…Results Group H demonstrated higher SDF-1 and MCP-1 levels at 2 weeks post-fracture compared with group C. No significant differences in protein expression levels of osteogenesis-related chemokines were observed between the two groups at 6 weeks post-fracture. …”
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