Short-term impact of low air pressure on plants' functional traits. by Silvia Lembo, Georg Niedrist, Bouchra El Omari, Paul Illmer, Nadine Praeg, Andreas Meul, Matteo Dainese

“…Lower atmospheric pressure affects biologically relevant physical parameters such as gas partial pressure and concentration, leading to increased water vapor diffusivity and greater soil water content loss through evapotranspiration. …”
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Exploring the Dual Nature of Olive Husk: Fiber/Aggregate in Lightweight Bio-Concrete for Enhanced Hygrothermal, Mechanical, and Microstructural Properties by Halima Belhadad, Nadir Bellel, Ana Bras

“…At 20% OH content, thermal conductivity decreased to 0.405 W/m·K (a 72% reduction), thermal diffusivity dropped by 87%, and thermal effusivity reached 554 W·s^0.5/m²·K, collectively enhancing thermal inertia and increasing the time lag by 77% (to 2.32 h). …”
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Thermal properties and non-bonded interactions in human PMP2 variants: A molecular dynamics study by Prabin Aryal, Jhulan Powrel

“…Also, the estimated value of thermal diffusivity indicated that the mutant was slightly more efficient at conducting heat than the wild-type protein; the thermal diffusivity of both proteins was much lower than that of water. …”
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Effect of rituximab on the manifestations of activity and pulmonary function in patients with systemic sclerosis: one-year follow-up evaluation by L. P. Ananyeva, O. A. Koneva, O. V. Desinova, L. A. Garzanova, S. I. Glukhova, M. N. Starovoitova, O. B. Ovsyannikova, A. V. Volkov, A. P. Aleksankin, E. L. Nasonov

“…The indications for prescribing RTM were: 1) the inefficiency of standard therapy with glucocorticoids and immunosuppressants (ISs) or the impossibility of their use; 2) the early stage (first 3 years of the disease) with signs of poor prognosis, such as diffuse form, high skin scores (>14), male gender, rapid progression with a significant initial decline in forced vital capacity (FVC) and/or diffusion lung capacity (DLC), and a high anti-Scl-70 antibody positivity.Subjects and methods. …”
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Effect of supercritical CO2 permeation on Poly(vinylidene fluoride) at high temperatures and pressure applied to offshore flexible pipes by A. Ingrassia, M.R. Tagliari, E. Pilla, F.P. Santos, W.C. Guaglianoni, M.F. Borges

“…The tests were performed at 80, 100, and 120 °C, all at 200 bars of pressure feed, from which permeability, diffusivity, and solubility (P, D, S) data were obtained. …”
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CURRENT VIEWS ON THE HETEROGENEITY OF RENAL INVOLVEMENTS IN PATIENTS WITH SYSTEMIC SCLEROSIS by A. V. Gordeev, A. Yu. Zakharova, Z. Yu. Mutovina, L. P. Ananyeva

“…Whereas the prevalence of scleroderma renal crisis is now estimated to be 2–5%, there is considerably often an asymptomatic reduction in renal function (silent uremia), which is caused by multimorbidity and comorbidity. …”
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Global surface eddy mixing ellipses: spatio-temporal variability and machine learning prediction by Tian Jing, Ru Chen, Chuanyu Liu, Chunhua Qiu, Chunhua Qiu, Cuicui Zhang, Mei Hong

“…Coarse-resolution climate models are sensitive to the specification of eddy diffusivity tensor. Mixing ellipses, derived from eddy diffusivity tensor, illustrate mixing geometry, i.e., the magnitude, anisotropy, and dominant direction of eddy mixing. …”
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Drying kinetics and color changes of anchovies in solar and open sun drying by Aaisha Al-Saadi, Pankaj B. Pathare, Mohammed Al-Rizeiqi, Ismail Al-Bulushi, Abdulrahim Al-Ismaili, Mai Al-Dairi, Mohammed Al-Belushi

“…Effective moisture diffusivity values were 6.43737 × 10–10, 7.44735 × 10–10, and 1.02148 × 10–09 m2/s for OSD, FCD, and GTD, respectively. …”
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A novel CHCHD10 mutation implicates a Mia40‐dependent mitochondrial import deficit in ALS by Carina Lehmer, Martin H Schludi, Linnea Ransom, Johanna Greiling, Michaela Junghänel, Nicole Exner, Henrick Riemenschneider, Julie van der Zee, Christine Van Broeckhoven, Patrick Weydt, Michael T Heneka, Dieter Edbauer

“…Unlike the wild‐type protein, mitochondrial import of CHCHD10 Q108P was blocked nearly completely resulting in diffuse cytoplasmic localization and reduced stability. …”
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Absorbing Aerosol Effects on Hyperspectral Surface and Underwater UV Irradiances from OMI Measurements and Radiative Transfer Computations by Alexander Vasilkov, Nickolay Krotkov, Matthew Bandel, Hiren Jethva, David Haffner, Zachary Fasnacht, Omar Torres, Changwoo Ahn, Joanna Joiner

“…The output underwater products include the hyperspectral diffuse attenuation coefficients of the planar and scalar irradiances. …”
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Evaluation of the influence of hydrodynamic cavitation treatment of dark petroleum products on the yield of fractions with boiling points up to 400°C by B. V. Peshnev, E. V. Burlyaeva, V. B. Terenteva, D. V. Nikishin, A. I. Nikolaev, K. S. Andronov

“…Objectives. The reduction of the anthropogenic burden on the environment is generally associated with the transition to alternative energy sources. …”
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Effectiveness of sodium fluoride varnish and/or diode laser in decreasing post-bleaching hypersensitivity: A comparative study by Ghidaa Yahya, Anwar AlAlwi, Farah Shurayji, Waad Baroom, Mona Rajeh, Nada AbdelAleem

“…HP is a low molecular weight unstable material that easily diffuses into the tooth structure, causing oxidative reactions with a consequent whitening effect. …”
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Functionalized recycled polyethylene terephthalate plastic by rare earth oxide for electronic device and housing infrastructure applications by Amr Antar, Medhat A. Ibrahim, M. M. Maghawry, Nasser Ayoub, Ahmed I. Ali, Dongwhi Choi, Jong Yeog Son, Galal H. Ramzy

“…Optical analysis using diffuse reflectance UV–Vis spectroscopy showed a reduction in the band gap from 3.75 eV for pure RPET to 2.25 eV in 8wt.% doped samples, indicating enhanced optical properties. …”
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Orthostatic Hemodynamic Changes in Brain Damage by V. N. Dorogovtsev, I. V. Molchanov, D. S. Yankevich

“…Orthostatic stability of blood circulation can be maintained for a short period of time in patients surviving after critical diffuse brain damage associated with chronic disorders of consciousness. …”
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The clinical evaluation of the effectiveness of various minimally invasive methods in the treatment of central serous chorioretinopathy by A. F. Yusupov, M. Kh. Karimova, Sh. A. Djamalova, D. CH. Ibodullaeva, A. SH. Aktamov

“…Group 2 experienced a 30% BCVA improvement to 0.5±0.02, and a 32.1% CRT reduction to 266.6±10.3 µm (p<0.05). Group 3 showed a 26.5% BCVA increase to 0.35±0.01, with CRT decreasing by 27.3% to 280.6±14.5 µm (p<0.05). …”
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Oxidant-Antioxidant Balance in Severe Brain Injury by N. N. Yepifantseva, T. I. Borshchikova, Yu. A. Churlyaev, I. K, Ratkin, N. V. Nikiforova, S. A. KlochkovaAbelyants, L. G. Kheringson

“…Severe brain contusions were observed in 47 patients, diffuse axonal lesions were seen in 2, and intracranial hematomas were present in 64 patients. …”
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Speckle-tracking parameters as predictors of left ventricular systolic dysfunction in patients with myocarditis by S. V. Сherniuk

“…We included 58 patients with acute diffuse myocarditis and left ventricular (LV) systolic dysfunction – LV ejection fraction (EF) ≤40 % who underwent examination 3 times: within the 1st month after the disease onset, at 6- and 12-month follow-up. …”
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Prognostic and Differential Diagnostic Value of Standardized Uptake Volume (SUV) of Fluorodeoxyglucose in Patients with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma by AA Rukavitsyn, SI Kurbanov, OA Rukavitsyn

“…The SUV level does not affect the treatment outcomes of HL patients according to the ABVD protocol, as well as the metabolic response rate and tumor mass reduction. However, the SUV levels significantly differ in patients with HL and DLBCL. …”
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Fundus hypopigmentation and choroidal thinning associated with tebentafusp therapy: report of a case and literature review by Jørgen Krohn, Liv Iren Hansen Vinnem, Ragnhild Wivestad Jansson, Oddbjørn Straume

“…Conclusions Tebentafusp therapy can lead to diffuse fundus hypopigmentation and choroidal thinning, similar to what has been reported after immune checkpoint inhibition. …”
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Evaluation of R600a blended with various quantities of CuO, Al2O3 and SiO2 nanoparticles by Alagarsamy Senthilkumar, Dhas Anderson Arul Gnana, Anbarasu Athimoolam, Annam Renita Antony

“…The experiment was carried out using nanolubricant concentrations of 0g/L, 0.2g/L, and 0.4g/L having CuO, Al2O3, and SiO2 nanoparticles diffused in mineral oil with refrigerant mass fractions of 30, 40, and 60g. …”
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