Clinical and radiographic evaluation of Ponseti method for neonate congenital clubfoot by Hai Jiang, Tao Li

“…Therefore, further long-term studies are necessary to evaluate the durability of these corrections and their impact on functional mobility in adulthood. …”
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Status on Genetic Resistance to Rice Blast Disease in the Post-Genomic Era by Rodrigo Pedrozo, Aron Osakina, Yixiao Huang, Camila Primieri Nicolli, Li Wang, Yulin Jia

“…The application of these findings in marker-assisted selection (MAS) has significantly improved rice breeding, allowing for the efficient integration of multiple resistance genes into elite cultivars, enhancing both the durability and spectrum of resistance. Pangenomic studies, along with AI-driven tools like AlphaFold2, RoseTTAFold, and AlphaFold3, have further accelerated the identification and functional characterization of resistance genes, expediting the breeding process. …”
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Exploration of nanofibrous coated webs for chemical and biological protection by Mukesh Kumar Sinha, Biswa Ranjan Das, Namburi Prasad, Brian Kishore, Kamal Kumar

“…The various attributes and functional properties of PVA nanofibrous integrated absorbent layer is characterized by using FESEM, 1,3-Dichloropropane test (stimulant for mustard gas), durability test, pore size, air permeability and water vapour transmission rate. …”
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Proton‐conducting γ‐sulfopropyl Acrylate Tethered Halato‐Telechelic PVDF Membranes for Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries by Jeet Sharma, Bruno Améduri, Vaibhav Kulshrestha

“…Abstract Advanced fluorinated proton‐conducting membrane are dominating functional macromolecules due to their high performance in electrochemical energy devices. …”
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Spontaneous water dissociation on intermetallic electride LaCu0.67Si1.33 enhances electrochemical methanization of CO2 by Luming Zhang, Huan Ma, Yongfang Sun, Yilin Zhao, Huiying Deng, Yuhang Wang, Fei Wang, Xiao-Dong Wen, Mingchuan Luo

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Tribological Performance Enhancement in FDM and SLA Additive Manufacturing: Materials, Mechanisms, Surface Engineering, and Hybrid Strategies—A Holistic Review by Raja Subramani, Ronit Rosario Leon, Rajeswari Nageswaren, Maher Ali Rusho, Karthik Venkitaraman Shankar

“…Novel post-processing techniques, such as vapor smoothing, thermal annealing, laser polishing, and thin-film coating, are discussed for their potential to endow surface durability and reduce friction coefficients. Hybrid manufacturing potential, where subtractive operations (e.g., rolling, peening) are integrated with AM, is highlighted as a path to functionally graded, high-performance surfaces. …”
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Integration of fillers in paint formulation: Comprehensive insights into methods, properties, and performance by Andrew Kasumba Buyondo, Hillary Kasedde, John Baptist Kirabira, Abdulfatah Abdu Yusuf

“…This review comprehensively examines the types, functions, preparation methods, and performance implications of fillers in paint formulations. …”
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Kidney Outcomes in Patients With Advanced Heart Failure Treated With Ventricular Assist Devices by Lyle W. Baker, Tambi Jarmi, Michael A. Mao, Ivan E. Porter, Christopher L. Trautman, Parag C. Patel, Yaohua Ma, David O. Hodge, Nabeel Aslam

“…Study Design: A retrospective cohort study analyzing longitudinal kidney function outcomes post-VAD placement. Setting & Participants: Adult patients who underwent durable VAD placement (2009-2019) at a single center were included. …”
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Circadian immune system in solid organ transplantation: a review article by Wai Yen Yim, Chenghao Li, Fuqiang Tong, Jincheng Hou, Yuqi Chen, Zongtao Liu, Zihao Wang, Bingchuan Geng, Yixuan Wang, Yixuan Wang, Nianguo Dong, Nianguo Dong

“…In this review, we explore various mechanisms of immunological functions associated with the steps involved in organ transplantation, spanning from surgical harvesting to reperfusion and linking to the circadian rhythm. …”
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Single-chamber pacemakers: with or without leads? Cost-effectiveness and cost-utility analyses by José Ramón Lago-Quinteiro, Francisco Reyes-Santias, Manel Antelo, Vicent Caballer-Tarazona, José Luis Martinez-Sande, Javier Garcia-Seara, Moisés Rodriguez-Manero, Jose Ramon Gonzalez-Juanatey

“…Introduction The evolution in pacemaker technologies has led to improvements in size, weight, functionality, and durability, even as the battery and electrode-based structural configuration has remained essentially the same.Objective To compare the cost-effectiveness and cost-utility of conventional and leadless pacemakers.Material and methods We conducted a retrospective observational study of 403 patients randomly implanted with a conventional or leadless pacemaker (1 June 2015–31 January 2020) in the Hospital-University Complex of Santiago de Compostela (Galicia, NW Spain).Results Conventional and leadless pacemakers were implanted in 244 and 159 patients, respectively. …”
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Advanced material innovations for self-healing high-performance supercapacitors by Jibrin Muhammad Yelwa, Alhagie Drammeh, Haruna Musa, Opeoluwa O. Fasanya, Kalu M. Kalu, Shuaibu Abdullahi, Gueny Amirou Fall, Bashir M. Aliyu

“… Self-healing high-performance supercapacitors represent the state-of-the-art in energy storage development, which combines long-term durability and efficiency with the self-repair functionality after mechanical or other damages. …”
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Synthesis of multicolored photoluminescent carbon nanodots and applications to secured tags in anti-counterfeiting, traceability and digital passport product by Aïssatou Coumba Sow, Etienne Palleau, Isabelle Fabre–Francke, Nicolas Ratel-Ramond, Cécile Marcelot, Laurence Ressier

“…Carbon-based nanoparticles are indeed renowned for their minimal cytotoxicity, photochemical stability, environmental durability and ease of surface functionalization. A versatile tagging process is then proposed, whereby a drop of synthesized carbon nanodot-based bio-resist is directly deposited onto the surface to be marked. …”
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Chemical circularization of in vitro transcribed RNA for exploring circular mRNA design by Malgorzata Wasinska-Kalwa, Adam Mamot, Karol Czubak, Katarzyna Frankowska, Adam Ado Rajkiewicz, Tomasz Spiewla, Marcin Warminski, Zofia Pilch, Marta Szulc-Gasiorowska, Kacper Siekan, Andrzej Dziembowski, Dominika Nowis, Jakub Golab, Joanna Kowalska, Jacek Jemielity

“…We show that protein-coding chem-circRNAs are translationally active in cells and exhibit increased durability, like enzymatically circularized mRNAs. Furthermore, our method allows incorporation of functional modifications, including endocyclic N7-methylguanosine cap and N1-methylpseudouridine, enabling access to chemically defined translationally active circRNAs for therapeutic applications.…”
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Electrochemical Surface Modification of Fully Biodegradable Mg-Based Biomaterials as a Sustainable Alternative to Non-Resorbable Bone Implants by Julia Radwan-Pragłowska, Kinga Legutko, Łukasz Janus, Aleksandra Sierkowska-Byczek, Klaudia Kuźmiak, Natalia Radwan-Pragłowska

“…The research emphasizes both functionality enhancement and process sustainability, adhering to green chemistry principles. …”
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Numerical study on the reduction effect of sloshing phenomenon and energy harvesting using a flexible piezoelectric nanogenerator by Muhammad Akbar Asis, Hidemi Mutsuda, Takuji Nakashima, Suandar Baso, Andi Ardianti

“…Integrating PENG material into the baffle structure highlights its dual functionality for sloshing suppression and energy harvesting, offering a promising solution for maritime environments. …”
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Impact of Formwork Materials on Concrete Surface Quality by Silvia Trein Heimfarth Dapper, Jéssica Deise Bersch, Angela Borges Masuero

“…Given the functional and aesthetic quality expected from concrete surfaces, this study investigated the influence of different formwork materials on their surface density, porosity, voids, and elementary chemical composition by relying on X-ray Microtomography (μCT), Scanning Electronic Microscopy (SEM), and Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS). …”
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Design, assembly, and tuning of a multipurpose FPV drone: A flexible and low-cost alternative by Franco Alessandro Arenas Mamani, Gustavo Bryam Capira Malcoaccha, Marco Antonio Blanco Quicaño, Leonardo Gabriel Prado Gutierrez, German Alberto Echaiz Espinoza, Erasmo Sulla Espinoza, Andres Ortiz Salazar

“…Built with a focus on performance, adaptability, durability, and ease of repair, the APdrone (All Purpose Drone) incorporates high-quality components such as a carbon fiber frame, brushless motors, and advanced flight controllers. …”
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A Review of the Impact of Graphene Oxide on Cement Composites by Ze-Yuan Hu, Yi Wan, Yan-Jun Duan, Ye-Hui Shi, Chun-Ping Gu, Rui Ma, Jian-Jun Dong, Dong Cui

“…Graphene oxide (GO) has attracted significant attention as a nano-reinforcement for cement-based materials, owing to its exceptional mechanical properties and abundant surface functional groups. However, the precise mechanisms governing its effects in cement composites remain inadequately understood due to inconsistencies and gaps in the existing literature. …”
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CrackVision: Effective Concrete Crack Detection With Deep Learning and Transfer Learning by Abdulrahman A. Alkannad, Ahmad Al Smadi, Shuyuan Yang, Mutasem K. Al-Smadi, Moeen Al-Makhlafi, Zhixi Feng, Zhenlong Yin

“…Crack evaluation is critical for assessing the structural integrity of concrete, significantly impacting safety, functionality, and durability. In response to the growing demand for more advanced crack detection techniques, this paper presents CrackVision, an advanced framework that leverages Transfer Learning (TL) to enhance traditional methods of concrete crack detection. …”
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Emerging Trends of MXene Nanocomposites in Textile Substrates for Enhanced EMI Shielding: A Systematic Review by Nazish Saleem Abbas, Muhammad Haris Jamil, Nayab Ariff, Hamid Sharif, Peiguang Yan

“…A rigorous assessment of performance metrics encompasses electromagnetic shielding effectiveness, material thickness, electrical conductivity, mechanical properties, surface functionalization, durability, and application‐specific performance characteristics. …”
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