Comparative analysis of biopolymer films derived from corn and potato starch with insights into morphological, structural and thermal properties by N. Pooja, Soumyabrata Banik, Ishita Chakraborty, H. C. Sudeeksha, Sib Sankar Mal, Pornsak Srisungsitthisunti, Ajeetkumar Patil, Krishna Kishore Mahato, Nirmal Mazumder

“…The films were hydrophilic, with static water contact angles indicating moderate wettability. Degradation studies showed that the films were stable in neutral and basic conditions but degraded under acidic conditions over time. …”
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A Quantum Mechanical MP2 Study of the Electronic Effect of Nonplanarity on the Carbon Pyramidalization of Fullerene C₆₀ by Yuemin Liu, Yunxiang Gao, Tariq Altalhi, Di-Jia Liu, Boris I. Yakobson

“…Among C₆₀’s diverse functionalities, its potential application in CO₂ sequestration has gained increasing interest. …”
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The Relationship between Mining-Induced Stress and Coal Gas under an Optimized Support Scheme: A Case Study in the Guanyinshan Coal Mine, China by Tianjun Zhang, Jiaokun Wu, Yong Chen, Hong Ding, Hongyu Ma, Renjun Feng

“…The stress along the direction of the roadway and the residual gas content, the residual gas pressure, and the gas desorption index of drill cuttings conform to the logarithmic functional relationship. The research results provide a basis for the comprehensive prevention and control of coal and gas outbursts from multiple angles considering stress, coal, and gas.…”
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COMPARISON OF DIGITAL AND CLASSICAL PROTOCOLS IN THE TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH COMPLETE MAXILLARY ADENTITY USING THE "ALL ON FOUR" TECHNIQUE: A 3-YEAR FOLLOW-UP by A.M. Proshchenko, I.A. Shynchukovskyi

“…One of the most predicted methods of implantation in patients with complete edentia is the "All on four" method, which includes the installation of 4 implants at specific angles in the alveolar process. The purpose of this study was to compare digital and traditional protocols in the treatment of patients with complete maxillary adentia using the "All on four" technique during a 3-year follow-up period according to the following parameters: implant survival during a 3-year follow-up period; alveolar ridge height in the implant sites at the end of a 3-year follow-up period; assessment of patient satisfaction with the treatment at the end of a 3-year follow-up period (aesthetic and functional components). …”
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Use of a spatially distributed in-phase antenna to increase the noise immunity of signal reception by G. V. Kulikov, Yu. A. Polevoda, M. S. Kostin

“…Radio-technical information transmission systems are widely used in various sectors of our life, not only for telecommunications and associated domestic needs, but also for the functioning of various special services, such as emergency response units, which increasingly use robotic complexes in the course of their work. …”
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ESTIMATING THE LEVEL OF TROPOSPHERIC ABSORPTION AT MICROWAVE FREQUENCIES AND OPERATIONAL PARAMETERS OF PERTINENT AERONOMIC AND RADIO ASTRONOMICAL INSTRUMENTS IN THE "MAXIMUM CONFID... by V. V. Myshenko, O. M. Korolev, Yu. V. Karelin, A. V. Antyufeyev, D. L. Chechotkin, D. V. Shulga, O. G. Turutanov, A. A. Poladich

“…The work has been aimed at the development and practical implementation of a new method for processing the results of aeronomic and radio astronomical observations that are performed with the help of a total-power radiometer for a variety of elevation angles of the objects. The method proposed makes it possible evaluating the absorption coefficient in the troposphere and current basic parameters of the measuring system. …”
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Tranexamic acid impairs plasmin generation on human mesenchymal stem cells and derived membrane microvesicles, halting pericellular proteolysis by Ramy Abou Rjeily, Christina Mrad, Fatiha Z. El-Ghazouani, Florence Toti, Audrey Cras, Audrey Cras, Eduardo Angles-Cano

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Radiographic and Clinical Results of Minimally Invasive Transverse Distal 1st Metatarsal and Akin Osteotomies for Symptomatic Hallux Valgus by Dino Fanfan BSc, George Todd BS, Christian Guevara BS, Daniel Murray MD, Thomas P. San Giovanni MD, Christopher W. Hodgkins MD, Cary B. Chapman MD

“…Primary radiographic outcomes include pre- and post-operative HV (HVA), inter-metatarsal (IMA), and proximal inter-metatarsal angles (pIMA). Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM) scores were used to determine functional outcomes. …”
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Synthesis, characterization, and biological activity using computational study of synthesized monocyclic β-lactam ligands by Shweta Shweta, Shabbir Muhammad, Mahesh Kumar Mishra, Randa A. Althobiti, Khursheed Ahmad

“…We calculated and compared bond lengths, bond and torsional angles for optimized geometry of 4a using M06-2X functional and 6-311G++(d, p) basis sets. …”
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Design of a Novel Hybrid Concentrated Photovoltaic–Thermal System Equipped with Energy Storages, Optimized for Use in Residential Contexts by Carmine Cancro, Valeria Palladino, Aniello Borriello, Antonio Romano, Luigi Mongibello

“…The system also boasts high optical acceptance angles (±0.6°) and broad assembly tolerances (±1 mm). …”
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Comparison of Lower Limb Joint Reaction Forces in Patients with Cerebral Palsy and Typically Developing Individuals by Yasar Mahsut Dincel, Alina Nawab Kidwai, Kerim Atmaca, Nese Aral Sozener, Yunus Ziya Arslan

“…A full-body musculoskeletal model was scaled to individual anthropometric data in OpenSim. Joint angles and moments were obtained using inverse kinematics and inverse dynamics, respectively. …”
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An investigation into the frequency and risk factors of low back pain following surgical treatment of isolated calcaneal fractures by Dilek Bayraktar, Cengizhan Özgürbüz, Anıl Murat Öztürk, Salih Kemal Aktuğlu, Nadir Özkayın

“…Patients with low back pain have lower AOFAS scores and worse SF-36 physical functionality than those without low back pain (P < .001, P=.016). …”
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Influence of subaxial cervical spine surgery on the sagittal alignment of the cervical and global spine. A prospective observational study by M. Bolcha, J. Lodin, D. Cihlář, M. Sameš, P. Vachata

“…Analysed were six cervical parameters, thoracolumbar curves and spinopelvic angles. Pain was rated on a Visual analogue scale and disability with the Neck Disability Index. …”
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Landscape Design and Sustainable Tourism at the Wuyistar Chinese Tea Garden, a World Heritage Site in Fujian, China by Lei Huang, Liang Zheng, Lei Zhang, Junming Chen, Yile Chen, Jiaying Fang, Ruyi Zheng, Haoran Liu

“…These planning concepts are realized through a series of infrastructure measures, which are divided into four angles: restoring mountains and rivers, rereading cultural context, sorting out style and appearance, and improving functions. …”
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Numerical analysis of thermal and hydrothermal characteristics of a heat sink with various fin configurations and ternary nanofluid composition by Ahmad Najafpour, Mohammadreza Hasandust Rostami

“…Various configurations of fins with innovative geometrical designs including a baseline case and cases 1 through 4 have been developed to analyze how these geometric parameters influence angled fin heat sink (AFHS) performance and temperature distribution. …”
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Prediction of Alzheimer’s Disease Based on Multi-Modal Domain Adaptation by Binbin Fu, Changsong Shen, Shuzu Liao, Fangxiang Wu, Bo Liao

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and 18-fluoro-deoxy-glucose positron emission tomography (PET) reveal the structural and functional information of the brain from different dimensions, demonstrating considerable clinical and practical value in the computer-aided diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). …”
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Modeling and Simulation of Automotive FMCW RADAR Sensor for Environmental Perception by Arsalan Haider, Abdulkadir Eryildirim, Marcell Pigniczki, Lukas Haas, Birgit Schlager, Thomas Zeh, David Nickel, Alexander W. Koch

“…The RADAR sensor model is developed using the standardized functional mock-up interface (FMI) and open simulation interface (OSI) and is integrated into the co-simulation environment of commercial software to demonstrate its exchangeability. …”
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On-board radar complex for high-precision direction finding of radio sources for autonomous guidance of winged UAVs by Eduard Tserne, Semen Zhyla, Anatoliy Popov, Dmytro Vlasenko, Denys Kolesnikov, Olha Inkarbaieva, Volodymyr Kosharskyi, Hlib Cherepnin

“…The aim of this study is to develop high-precision functioning algorithms, practical recommendations for implementation, and experimental measurements of the main parameters of the onboard radio direction finders of radio radiation sources placed on winged UAVs. …”
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Neurobiomechanical Characterization of Feedforward Phase of Gait Initiation in Chronic Stroke: A Linear and Non-Linear Approach by Marta Freitas, Pedro Fonseca, Leonel Alves, Liliana Pinho, Sandra Silva, Vânia Figueira, José Félix, Francisco Pinho, João Paulo Vilas-Boas, Augusta Silva

“…Postural control arises from the complex interplay of stability, adaptability, and dynamic adjustments, which are disrupted post-stroke, emphasizing the importance of examining these mechanisms during functional tasks. This study aimed to analyze the complexity and variability of postural control in post-stroke individuals during the feedforward phase of gait initiation. …”
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Greener, safer, and stronger: plasma ion-exchanged pharmaceutical glass vials for precision drug delivery dosing by Ahmed Gamal Abd-Elsatar, Hamada Elsayed, Onat Basak, Kamalan Mosas, Aleksandra Nowicka, Hana Kaňková, Akansha Mehta, Jozef Rahel, Jozef Kraxner, Dušan Galusek, Enrico Bernardo

“…Furthermore, P-IET significantly lowers water contact angles on the glass's inner surface, amplifying its hydrophilicity. …”
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