The Soviet Military Microbiologists’ Contribution to the Victory in the Great Patriotic War by A. S. Tumanov, I. V. Darmov, M. K. Bakulin, A. A. Leshchenko, D. A. Sharov, S. V. Bagin, I. V. Kosenkov

“…The authors have analyzed the documents of the Central State Archive of the Kirov region, disclosed archive records of the 48 Central Research Institute (Kirov) of the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation, as well as publications, available in Russian e-library database. Methods. The authors have resorted to common scientific generalization methods and chronological and comparative methods during the study. …”
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New Challenges in the Conservation of Fair-Faced Reinforced Concrete with Aesthetic Value: The Lessons from an Italian Brutalist Monument by Linda Sermasi, Elisa Franzoni

“…Fair-faced concrete is especially affected by durability problems and requires careful assessment to implement effective conservation methods, even more so when the building has artistic and expressive value. …”
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Integrating Energy and Time Efficiency in Robotic Manufacturing Cell Design: A Methodology for Optimizing Workplace Layout by Roman Ruzarovsky, Tibor Horak, Robert Bocak, Martin Csekei, Roman Zelník

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Quality of life and its determinants in patients with drug resistant focal epilepsy by S. М. Malyshev, Т. М. Alekseeva

“…Objective: to determine the factors influencing quality of life (QoL) in patients with drug-resistant focal epilepsy (DRFE). Material and methods. 111 adult patients with DRFE were included in the study. …”
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NEW APPROACHES TO INDIVIDUALIZED CHOICE OF ORAL ANTICOAGULANTS IN PATIENTS WITH ATRIAL FIBRILLATION by Ju. P. Skirdenko, N. A. Nikolayev

“…To evaluate adherence to treatment, mutations of the hemostatic system and food preferences as predictors of choice of optimal anticoagulant therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF).Material and methods. 142 patients with AF were quantitatively evaluated in terms of their adherence to treatment, polymorphism of genes CYP2C9 and VKORC1 and the structure of food preferences.Results. …”
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Innovative Deflector Soil-Cultivating Paw by N. E. Rudenko, G. G. Shmatko, V. N. Rudenko, M. A. Anuprienko

“…(Materials and methods) The authors determined the setting parameters of the developed deflector pointed paw with the involvement of mathematical device and taking into account the requirements for the working bodies of soil-cultivating units. …”
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Evaluation of the Influence of <i>CYP2C9* 2, CYP2C9*3</i> Gene Polymorphisms on the Efficacy and Safety of Postoperative Analgesia with Ketoprofen in Patients after Cardiac Surgery by T. E. Morozova, D. A. Shatsky, N. V. Shikh, E. V. Shikh, T. B. Andrushchyshina, M. V. Lukina, A. A. Kachanova, Zh. A. Sozaeva, G. N. Shuev, N. P. Denisenko, E. A. Grishina, D. A. Sychev

“…The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ketoprofen as an analgesic therapy in patients with CYP2C9*2 (430C&gt;T) rs179985 and CYP2C9*3 (1075A&gt;C) rs1057910 gene polymorphisms after cardiac surgery.Material and methods. The study included 90 patients. …”
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The Hard Ferromagnetism in FePS3 Induced by Non‐Magnetic Molecular Intercalation by Yunbo Ou, Xiaoyin Li, Jan Kopaczek, Austin Davis, Gigi Jackson, Mohammed Sayyad, Feng Liu, Seth Ariel Tongay

“…Abstract Manipulating the magnetic ground states of 2D magnets is a focal point of recent research efforts. Various methods have demonstrated efficacy in modulating the magnetic properties inherent to van der Waals (vdW) magnetic systems. …”
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On the Feasibility of Using REBOA Technology for the Treatment of Patients with Polytrauma by A. I. Zhukov, N. N. Zadneprovsky, P. A. Ivanov, L. S. Kokov

“…AIM Based on literature data and analysis of our own sample, to justify the need to use REBOA technology for the treatment of victims with polytrauma.Material and methods A retrospective analysis of the medical records of patients with polytrauma admitted to the N.V. …”
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Ability of Evaluation Coronary Calcium Index Based on Ultra-Low-Dose Computed Tomography Used in Moscow Lung Cancer Screening Project by A. E. Nikolaev, A. N. Shapiev, O. A. Korkunova, G. Z. Mukhutdinova, P. V. Tkacheva, M. M. Suleymanova, A. N. Shapieva, D. M. Ramazanova, M. N. Rzayev, V. A. Gombolevsky

“…Determination of the possibility of reliable quantitative assessment of the coronary calcium index based on ultra-low-dose computed tomography (ultra-LDCT) which used in Moscow Lung Cancer Screening project.Material and methods. The study included the results of 254 ultra-LDCT studies conducted as part of the Moscow lung cancer screening project. …”
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Analysis of bone stress and primary stability of a dental implant using strain and torque measurements by Larissa Ramos Xavier Coutinho Nascimento, Guilherme Monteiro Torelly, Carlos Nelson Elias

“…Objective: The objective of this work is to propose a new methodology to quantify bone stress during dental implant insertion and to correlate it with primary stability. Materials and Methods: Titanium dental implants with a diameter of 3.75 mm were inserted in a 3.35 mm hole of a synthetic bone of polyurethane (PU) foam with a density of 20 PCF (0.32 g/cm3). …”
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Chromosomal Anomalies in Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Cytogenetic Results of -417 Cases Froma Single Center by Nüket Yürür-Kutlay, Timur Tuncalı, Halil Gürhan Karabulut, Faika Sadeghi, İbrahim Akalın, Burcu Sağlam, Hatice Ilgın Ruhi, Arzu Vicdan, Ajlan Tükün

“…Evaluation of cytogenetic analysis results of large patient series will help the genetic knowledge about AML formation to accumulate and also to define novel prognostic or diagnostic markers. Material and Method: In this study, cytogenetic analysis results obtained in accordance with standard cell culture protocol of peripheral blood or bone marrow samples of 417 patients diagnosed with AML archived in the Ankara University Medicine Faculty, Center for Genetic Diseases and Diagnosis were evaluated retrospectively.Results: After a detailed review of this series, a novel deletion and 13 different chromosomal rearrangements were shown for the first time along with known numerical and structural alterations for AML like t(15;17), t(16;16), t(8;21), del(11)(q), monosomy 7 and trisomy 8.Conclusion: In this paper, distribution of defined numerical and structural rearrangements and possible association of novel cytogenetic alterations with AML development were discussed. …”
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Comparative efficacy and safety of mycophenolate mofetil and azathioprine in combination with corticosteroids in the treatment of lymphocytic myocarditis by R. S. Rud, O. V. Blagova, E. A. Kogan, V. M. Novosadov, A. Yu. Zaitsev, V. P. Sedov, V. A. Zaydenov, A. G. Kupriyanova, V. V. Kadochnikova, A. E. Donnikov, A. V. Nedostup

“…To study the efficacy and safety of mycophenolate mofetil (MM) in combination with corticosteroids in the treatment of lymphocytic myocarditis in comparison with a standard combination of corticosteroids and azathioprine.Material and methods. The study included 46 patients aged 18 years and older with severe and moderate lymphocytic myocarditis (men, 34; women 12; mean age, 53,5±13,0 years). …”
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Recapitulation of physiologic and pathophysiologic pulsatile CSF flow in purpose-built high-throughput hydrocephalus bioreactors by Ahmad Faryami, Adam Menkara, Shaheer Ajaz, Christopher Roberts, Ryan Jaroudi, Blake Gura, Tala Hussini, Carolyn A. Harris

“…Several studies point to the need to not only understand how cells and tissues have occluded these shunt catheters but also how to stop the likely multi-faceted failure. …”
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Diffusive transport along a structured surface: ratchet effect stability when changing the potential profile type by T. Ye. Korochkova, O. V. Mashira, T. Yu. Gromovoy, A. D. Terets

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A Comparative Analysis of the Accuracy of Crown Fabricated from Conventional Wax Patterns and CAD/CAM Technology – Milling and 3D Printing by MV Sunil Kumar, Rajesh Kumar, Ravindher Singh Saini, Rajesh Vyas, Sunil Kumar Vaddamanu

“…Objective: To evaluate and compare the marginal and internal fit of dental crowns fabricated using two digital manufacturing techniques: Milling (subtractive) and 3D printing (additive). Materials and Methods: A maxillary first molar was replicated to create seven representative dies for each technique. …”
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Pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatment of tension-type headache by Julia Łabuda, Dawid Falkowski, Marta Frank, Magdalena Kozłowska, Gracjan Kozłowski, Urszula Rewaj-Nowicka, Jowita Szwedo

“…Among non-pharmacological treatments we distinguish physical methods like acupuncture, myofascial trigger points therapy, extracorporeal shockwave therapy, physical exercises (aerobic and strengthening), Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation and yoga. …”
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Evaluation of jaw function, oral health-related quality of life, and nutritional status during oral rehabilitation procedures – a pilot study by Tina Thakrar, Abhishek Kumar, Catharina Göthberg, Anastasios Grigoriadis

“… Aims: To evaluate limitations in jaw function, oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL), and nutritional status during extensive oral rehabilitation procedures. Material methods: Fourteen participants (mean age ±S D: 70 ± 3.8) undergoing major oral rehabilitation involving the restoration of a minimum of eight teeth were recruited in the study. …”
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Gut microbiota biodiversity indices as markers of hyperandrogenemia in women of reproductive age by I. A. Igumnov, N. L. Belkova, A. V. Atalyan, E. S. Klimenko, L. F. Sholokhov, L. V. Belenkaia, Ya. M. Samarina, I. N. Danusevich, L. M. Lazareva, Ia. G. Nadeliaeva, L. V. Suturina

“…To establish cut-off points for alpha diversity indices, significant in polycystic ovarian syndrome with hyperandrogenism.Material and methods. …”
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Automatic Detect Incorrect Lifting Posture with the Pose Estimation Model by Gee-Sern Jison Hsu, Jie Syuan Wu, Yin-Kai Dean Huang, Chun-Chieh Chiu, Jiunn-Horng Kang

“…Our study aims to address these limitations by developing a markerless, smartphone-based camera system integrated with a deep learning model capable of accurately classifying lifting postures. <b>Material and Method:</b> We recruited 50 healthy adults who participated in lifting tasks using correct and incorrect postures to build a robust dataset. …”
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