PREDICTORS OF CORONARY ARTERIES RESTENOSIS AFTER STENTING IN OBESE WOMEN by N. G. Veselovskaya, G. A. Chumakova, N. N. Shenina, E. S. Osipova, O. V. Gricenko

“…To study predictors of coronary arteries (CA) restenosis after stenting in women with coronary heart disease (CHD) and obesity.Material and methods. Totally 57 women included (57,1±7,8 y.o.) with CHD: stable angina II-IV functional class and general obesity I-III grade (body mass index — BMI>30 kg/m2) (33,61±2,81 kg/m2), admitted for planned percutaneous intervention (PCI) with CA stenting. …”
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Monolithically integrated ultra-wideband photonic receiver on thin film lithium niobate by Marco Moller de Freitas, Xiaofeng Zhu, Md Saheed Ullah, Shouyuan Shi, Peng Yao, Garrett Schneider, Dennis W. Prather

“…The challenge, however, is the ability to monolithically integrate both electronic and photonic devices into functional components that provide ultra-wideband performance up into the millimeter wave and terahertz regions. …”
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Analysis of Capillary Water Absorption within Unsaturated Concrete Based on the Principle of Stationary Action by Jianqiao He, Chengliang Wang, Chaoxuan Zhang, Yonggang Zhang, Jiwei Li, Shengquan Zou, Jianqiu Wu, Min Sun, Yun Li, Fan Wang

“…The proposed approach exhibited enhanced theoretical robustness and entailed fewer hypotheses compared to existing methodologies. Furthermore, the material hydraulic parameters in the proposed approach can be determined explicitly. …”
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Collaboration between educational institutions and families from the perspective of pedagogical and professional staff in schools and students of preschool and elementary pedagogy by Annamária Šimšíková, Miroslav Gejdoš

“…Conclusions Parents' active involvement and participation are the main indicators of the functional cooperation of the school institution with the community. …”
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Comparative study of different centrifugation protocols for a density gradient separation media in isolation of osteoprogenitors from bone marrow aspirate by Noel Ye Naung, Srisurang Suttapreyasri, Suttatip Kamolmatyakul, Thongchai Nuntanaranont

“…Conclusion: Both protocols could isolate competent and functional osteoprogenitors, while a lower centrifugal force (400 g) with 1:1 dilution produced recovery of more osteoprogenitors.…”
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A comparative evaluation of retention of record bases fabricated digitally in various types of posterior palatal seal area by Swapna Bettanapalya Venkatesh, Vaishnavi M. Nayak, Kavishma Sulaya, Smitha Sammith Shetty

“…However, its effectiveness in recording the functional peripheral seal area needs to be researched. …”
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LAMB1 downregulation suppresses glioma progression by inhibiting aerobic glycolysis through regulation of the NF-κB/HK2 axis by Zhenxiang Zhao, Haiying Liu, Yingzi Liu, Junpeng Wen, Jiangwei Yuan

“…Abstract Background Laminin subunit beta 1 (LAMB1) has regulatory functions on the proliferation, attachment, and migration of tumor cells, with increased levels linked to different cancers. …”
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Model-based design of a pneumatic actuator for a dynamically reconfigurable socket for transtibial amputees by Saeed Mollaee, Amir HajiRassouliha, David M. Budgett, Andrew J. Taberner, Andrew J. Taberner, Poul M. F. Nielsen, Poul M. F. Nielsen

“…This validated modelling strategy and imaging technique provide a foundation for optimising soft actuator arrays, ultimately improving user comfort and enhancing the functionality of future prosthetic and robotic devices.…”
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DIFFUSION-WEIGHTED MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF INTERVERTEBRAL DISC DEGENERATION IN THE LUMBOSACRAL SPINE by V. A. Byval’tsev, I. A. Stepanov, A. A. Kalinin, E. G. Belykh

“…Objective: to quantify the degree of degeneration of intervertebral discs (IVDs), by constructing functional diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) maps, and to determine a correlation between the measured diffusion coefficient (DC) values and IVD changes on T1- and T2-weighted images. …”
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An Easy-to-Use Arrayed Brain–Heart Chip by Xiyao Peng, Lei Wu, Qiushi Li, Yuqing Ge, Tiegang Xu, Jianlong Zhao

“…Multi-organ chips are effective at emulating human tissue and organ functions and at replicating the interactions among tissues and organs. …”
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Exploring a novel approach for computing topological descriptors of graphene structure using neighborhood multiple M-polynomial by Tumiso Kekana, Kazeem Olalekan Aremu, Kazeem Olalekan Aremu, Maggie Aphane

“…Topological indices (TIs) play a crucial role in studying graphene's structure as mathematical functions mapping molecular graphs to real numbers, capturing their topological characteristics. …”
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Aminopyridine Schiff bases as eco-friendly corrosion inhibitors for carbon steel in acidic media: experimental and quantum chemical insights by Shereen M. Al-Shomar, Ahmed Farag, Fekhra Hedhili, Hissah Saedoon Albaqawi, Nwuyer A. Al-Shammari, Khaled M. Abdel-Azim, Nashwa S. Abdelshafi

“… Material degradation has received a lot of attention from the scientific community as a serious problem. …”
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Exploring the Impact of Sugar Type and Concentration on Bacterial Nanocellulose Production by Komagataeibacter saccharivorans Using Sapodilla as a Substrate by Perdani Claudia Gadizza, Fidiawati, Nurika Irnia, Suprayogi, Gunawan Setiyo

“…FTIR and XRD analyses confirmed the production of crystalline BNCs with characteristic functional groups. The statistical analyses highlighted significant effects of sugar type and concentration on yield and pH, but not on residual sugar. …”
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Automated manufacturing process for sustainable prototyping of nuclear magnetic resonance transceivers by S. Wadhwa, S. Wadhwa, N. Wang, K.-M. Reichert, M. Butzer, O. Nassar, M. Jouda, J. G. Korvink, U. Gengenbach, D. Mager, M. Ungerer

“…These tools allow for a fast iteration from design to functional prototypes within days or even hours. Such prototyping technologies exist in many fields, including three-dimensional mechanical components and printed electric circuit boards (PCBs) for electrical connectivity, to mention two. …”
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The Adherence to High-Intensity Interval Training Among Obese Women with Early-Stage Knee Osteoarthritis: A Retrospective Cohort Study in India by M. Saravanan, Arunachalam Ramachandran, Anandhan Duraisamy, Rajkumar Krishnan Vasanthy

“…Factors such as pain severity, BMI, and functional limitations were significant barriers to adherence. …”
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Optimization of Phenolic Compound Extraction from Pineapple Leaf Fiber: Stability Enhancement and Application in Mango Preservation by Yijun Liu, Huifang Ma, Yuhan Wang, Qiangyou Li, Mingyang Shi, Gang Chen

“…This study not only provides an efficient and sustainable approach for the extraction and stabilization of PCs from pineapple leaf fiber but also opens new avenues for the utilization of polyphenols in functional applications, contributing to the valorization of agricultural by-products.…”
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Comparative efficacy evaluation for various anticonvulsant drugs to restraint epileptiform states in rats by R. G. Paronikyan, R. Sh. Sargsyan, J. S. Sarkissyan, G. G. Avakyan, V. M. Avakyan, V. R. Sargsyan, A. V. Margaryan

“…The proposed analytical methodology is functional and allows identifying ACDs that can be used most effectively to relieve body epileptiform conditions.…”
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Typical ophthalmic critical information systems by A.V. Krasov, N.N. Lansere, I.I. Fadeev, A.M. Gelfand, M.V. Lesnevskii

“…The first step in the categorization process is to determine the list of objects (information systems) that are most critical in terms of the consequences of computer attacks for the functioning of a critical infrastructure subject. Not all enterprise information systems provide critical information processes and have signs of a significance category.…”
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Shear Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Two-Way Slabs with Openings by Ahmed Ashteyat, Mousa Shhabat, Ahmad Al-Khreisat, Salem Aldawsari

“…Openings in two-way reinforced concrete (RC) slabs are frequently incorporated for architectural and functional purposes, such as providing pathways for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services. …”
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Ozone Nanobubble-Assisted Pretreatment of Lignocellulose: Enhancing Wood Liquefaction and Bio-Polyurea Development by Go Masuda, Christian Ebere Enyoh, Weiqian Wang, Satoshi Anzai, Qingyue Wang

“…The treated samples were then compared with untreated wood meal through component analysis, FT-IR functional group evaluation, and X-Ray diffraction (XRD) analysis of cellulose crystallinity. …”
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