Study on natural gas metering technology and pricing methods in China by Yunyun XIE, Yao SU, Pengtao LI, Fan ZHANG, Wenyao LIU, Jianwen GUO

“…ConclusionPromoting reforms in natural gas metering and pricing methods not only enhances resource utilization efficiency but also ensures market fairness and transparency. While China’s current natural gas metering technology framework largely meets the needs of the domestic natural gas industry, further enhancements and refinements are necessary to address the increasingly complex competition in the international natural gas market in the future.…”
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Planar Inverse Statics and Path Planning for a Tendon-Driven Discrete Continuum Robot by Yeoun-Jae Kim, Daehan Wi

“…This application requires both high bendability and stiffness in order to ensure precise positioning and stable fixation of surgical tools. …”
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Appropriateness of NHS 111 Wales outcomes—using the Call Prioritisation Streaming System: a RAND/UCLA modified Delphi method by Craig Brown, Conrad Fivaz, Rebecca Malin, Mike Brady, Rhiannon Elizabeth Roynon, Peter Noblett

“…Because of this significant change, it was essential to ensure that the system was functioning correctly and safely after it was implemented. …”
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Current practices in physiotherapy management of COPD in Pakistan by Sajjan Iqbal Memon, Fahad Tanveer, Gulzar Usman, Misbah Shakeel

“…Therefore, Cultural adaptations are needed to ensure patient acceptance and adherence. Policy support is needed to integrate physiotherapy services into healthcare systems, emphasizing long-term benefits and cost-effectiveness. …”
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Impact of vitamin D supplementation on disease activity and pain management in rheumatoid arthritis: a randomized double-blinded controlled study by Mjellma Rexhepi, Blana Krasniqi, Kreshnik Hoti, Armond Daci, Blerta Rexhepi-Kelmendi, Shaip Krasniqi

“…Abstract Background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a progressive autoimmune disease. During complex therapy, vitamin D supplementation could have an immunomodulatory effect and improve disease activity. …”
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MODULATION AS A MULTIMODAL TRANSLATION STRATEGY OF GRAPHIC NOVEL PERSEPOLIS BY M. SATRAPI by Anna V. Khodorenko

“…Translation decisions are made through a meticulous process of analysis and evaluation, ensuring that the complexity and richness of the original text’s multimodal resources are preserved. …”
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DEONTOLOGY AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS IN DENTIST’S PROFESSION by O.V. Rybalov, I.Yu. Lytovchenko, S.V. Kolomiets, V.L. Prochankina

“…When using information constituting a medical secrecy in the educational process, in research work, in particular, in cases where they are published in a special literature, anonymity of the patient should be ensured. Providing medical stomatological services is a complex of activity that requires a lot of knowledge, skills, technology, work from biological elements that can be unpredictable, as well as knowledge of medical psychology. …”
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Evidence of Zika virus circulation in human and livestock in Chad by François Chable de la Héronnière, Jonathan Barthelemy, Guy R Takoudjou Dzomo, Fatima Abdelrazakh, Oumaima Djarma, Lucas Auguste, Abderrazzack A Fouda, Chatté Adawaye, Laurent Andreoletti, Mahamat Fayiz Abakar, Yannick Simonin, Sara Salinas, Franck JD Mennechet

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Edge polarization topology integrated with sliding ferroelectricity in Moiré system by Wen-Cheng Fan, Zhao Guan, Lu-Qi Wei, Hao-Wen Xu, Wen-Yi Tong, Ming Tian, Neng Wan, Cheng-Shi Yao, Jun-Ding Zheng, Bin-Bin Chen, Ping-Hua Xiang, Ni Zhong, Chun-Gang Duan

“…Abstract Van der Waals moiré heterostructure have been found to exhibits a robust interfacial ferroelectricity down to atomic thickness, and discovering and understanding the complex polarization state in moiré systems is of fundamental interest to condensed-matter research. …”
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Process management method in head and neck cancer patient care by Francesca De Felice, Valentino Valentini, Francesca Casarano, Chiara Gaudino, Cira Rosaria Tiziana Di Gioia, Gianluca Tenore, Marco Della Monaca, Andrea Cassoni, Alessio Cirillo, Alessandro Corsi, Andrea Botticelli, Bruna Cerbelli, Andrea Battisti, Edoardo Brauner, Daniela Messineo, Armando De Virgilio, Antonio Greco, Daniele Santini, Carlo Catalano, Umberto Romeo, Carlo Della Rocca, Antonella Polimeni, Marco de Vincentiis

“…Abstract Management of patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) is a complex process that involves extensive knowledge on (at least) the discipline of surgery, radiation oncology, medical oncology and molecular biology. …”
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A Comprehensive Quality Evaluation System for Medicinal Leeches by Integrating Macromolecular Protein Analysis and Small-Molecule Marker Detection as Well as Quantitative Bioassays by Wenduan Wang, Yufei Liu, Wenjiao Lou, Liangmian Chen, Tianze Xie, Zhimin Wang, Yue Ma, Huimin Gao

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AIPerf: Automated Machine Learning as an AI-HPC Benchmark by Zhixiang Ren, Yongheng Liu, Tianhui Shi, Lei Xie, Yue Zhou, Jidong Zhai, Youhui Zhang, Yunquan Zhang, Wenguang Chen

“…The plethora of complex Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms and available High-Performance Computing (HPC) power stimulates the expeditious development of AI components with heterogeneous designs. …”
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Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis as an initial manifestation of cystic fibrosis: Diagnostic and therapeutic implications in the era of CFTR modulators by Georgia Mitropoulou, MD, Zisis Balmpouzis, MD, Aurelia Oberhansli-Wavre, MD, Michael Morris, PhD, Sylvain Blanchon, MD, Alain Sauty, MD, Angela Koutsokera, MD, PhD

“…Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) results from complex hypersensitivity reactions to Aspergillus fumigatus, which often occur in patients with asthma, cystic fibrosis (CF), or CF transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR)-related disorders. …”
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The Hallmarks of Ageing in Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection and the Impact of Antiretroviral Therapy on Telomeres: A Molecular Perspective by Miruna-Maria Apetroaei, Stella Baliou, Petros Ioannou, Persefoni Fragkiadaki, Gabriela Ștefan, Marina Ionela (Ilie) Nedea, George-Traian-Alexandru Burcea-Dragomiroiu, Bruno Ștefan Velescu, Anca Oana Docea, Denisa Ioana Udeanu, Aristidis Tsatsakis, Andreea Letiția Arsene

“…Ageing is a complex and unavoidable physiological process which, in simple terms, consists of a progressive deterioration in the functionality of cells, tissues and organs, culminating in an increased risk of developing chronic pathologies. …”
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Development of a Bioinspired Soft Robotic System for Teleoperated Endoscopic Surgery by Kefan Zhu, Chi Cong Nguyen, Bibhu Sharma, Phuoc Thien Phan, Trung Thien Hoang, James Davies, Adrienne Ji, Emanuele Nicotra, Jingjing Wan, Patrick Pruscino, Sumeet Walia, Tat Thang Vo-Doan, Soo Jay Phee, Shing Wong, Nigel H. Lovell, Thanh Nho Do

“…Notably, the entire system is powered purely by hydraulic force, eliminating the need for DC motors or complex electronic controllers. Inspired by nature, the grasper ensures even force distribution and removes rotational motion, reducing the risk of iatrogenic injury. …”
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Light‐Driven PAA Adhesive: A Green Bonding Platform Integrating High‐Performance, Environmental Resilience, and Closed‐Loop Recyclability by Xueying Fu, Jingtian Chen, Yuqi Zhao, Yanan Liu, Chenyang Xie, Xuhang Zhang, Yingdan Liu, Jingyue Yang

“…However, conventional formulations face persistent challenges including limited bonding strength, complex manufacturing processes, and compromised storage stability. …”
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Modified Lagrange Interpolating Polynomial (MLIP) Method: A Straightforward Procedure to Improve Function Approximation by Uriel A. Filobello-Nino, Hector Vazquez-Leal, Mario A. Sandoval-Hernandez, Jose A. Dominguez-Chavez, Alejandro Salinas-Castro, Victor M. Jimenez-Fernandez, Jesus Huerta-Chua, Claudio Hoyos-Reyes, Norberto Carrillo-Ramon, Javier Flores-Mendez

“…It is expected that this work contributes to break the paradigm that an effective modification of a known method has to be lengthy and complex.…”
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Restoring Tumor Cell Immunogenicity Through Ion‐Assisted p53 mRNA Domestication for Enhanced In Situ Cancer Vaccination Effect by Yan Liang, Jingge Zhang, Jinjin Wang, Yuhe Yang, Xinyu Tan, Shuguang Li, Zhenzhen Guo, Zhenzhong Zhang, Junjie Liu, Jinjin Shi, Kaixiang Zhang

“…This research highlights that PRIZE can efficiently repair P53 abnormalities in 4T1 (P53‐deficient) and MC38 (P53‐mutant) cells, subsequently upregulating the expression of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I molecules and the surface co‐stimulatory molecule CD80 on tumor cells, enhancing antigen presentation and transforming tumor cells into in situ antigen reservoirs. …”
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“Doctor, I Want to Be Like This!”: Exploring Global Beauty Body Standards Through a Multicenter Survey by Damiano Tambasco, MD, Jordi Mir, MD, Alfredo Hoyos, MD, David Sieber, MD, Mauricio Viaro, MD, Jack Zamora, MD, Carlos Manfrim, MD, Edwin Zara, MD, Federica Tomaselli, MD, Christian Montes, MD, Miriam Isola, MD, Maria De Martino, MD, Pier Camillo Parodi, MD, Roberta Albanese, MD, Mario Mendanha, MD

“…As patient opportunities expand, the remote management of complex procedures necessitates skilled surgeons to ensure safe and effective care. …”
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Anti‐Motion Artifacts Iontronic Sensor for Long‐Term Accurate Fingertip Pulse Monitoring by Jia You, Mingyang Lu, Lamu Dazhen, Mengjie Gao, Ruiyan Zhang, Wendong Li, Fan Lei, Wei Ren, Guangxian Li, Junlong Yang

“…This approach avoids complex chemical processes and material restrictions, offering a novel solution for motion artifact suppression in sensors, with significant potential for real‐time health monitoring and assisted diagnosis.…”
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