Single-Step Drilling Using Novel Modified Drill Bits Under Dry, Water, and Kerosene Conditions and Optimization of Process Parameters via MOGA-ANN and RSM by Sumitava Paul, Barun Haldar, Hillol Joardar, Nripen Mondal, Naser A. Alsaleh, Maaz Akhtar

“…The burr removal and finishing of drilled hole walls typically require multiple post-processing steps. This experimental study introduces a novel single-step drilling approach using modified drill bits for simultaneous burr removal and surface finishing in aluminum 6061-T6. …”
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Comparison of Aluminum Alloy and Copper Friction Stir Burnishing Tools Combined with Direct Energy Deposition Arc Process on Microstructure and Microhardness of 316L Stainless Stee... by Teerayut Cordkaew, Jun’ichi Kaneko, Takeyuki Abe

“…It could potentially reduce post-processing time and cost. Future research should explore different process parameters and assess long-term corrosion performance to develop this hybrid technique further.…”
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Visualization and semi-quantitative analysis of dissolution processes at artificial structures in carbonate rocks using optical, 3D micro-scanning and confocal laser scanning micro... by Annette Dietmaier, Justin Mattheis, Daniel Weller, Ingrid Stober, Michael Drews, Thomas Baumann

“…Understanding these processes is essential for predicting reservoir behavior, improving geothermal energy extraction efficiency, and exploiting aquifers sustainably.…”
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Evaluation of parenting interventions for those with additional health and social care needs during pregnancy: THRIVE a multi-arm RCT with embedded economic and process components by Marion Henderson, Anja Wittkowski, Katie Buston, Karen Crawford, Alice MacLachlan, Alex McConnachie, Emma McIntosh, Claudia-Martina Messow, Catherine Nixon, Rosaleen O’Brien, Shona Shinwell, Daniel Wight, Yiqiao Xin, Rachel Calam, Ruth Dundas, James Law, Helen Minnis, Lucy Thompson, Philip Wilson

“…Mean changes from baseline to follow-up (6–12 months post partum) were −0.03 (0.18) for ETPB, −0.03 (0.16) for MB and −0.04 (0.15) for CAU only. …”
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Investigating the adsorption of acid blue 90 onto porous MIL53(Fe) and Cu-BTC sorbents: An examination of process parameters, isotherm modelling, and kinetic studies by Georges Teikam Kenda, Donald Raoul Tchuifon Tchuifon, Aurelien Bopda, Merdouce Dongmo, Idris-Herman Kuete Tiotsop, Kora Lucresse Tiomo Nguena, Cyrille Ghislain Fotsop, Nche George Ndifor-Angwafor, S. Mathada Basavarajaiah, Ahmad Hosseini-Bandegharaei

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Deep Learning Model Compression and Hardware Acceleration for High-Performance Foreign Material Detection on Poultry Meat Using NIR Hyperspectral Imaging by Zirak Khan, Seung-Chul Yoon, Suchendra M. Bhandarkar

“…In this study, we address these challenges by optimizing DL inference for HSI-based foreign material detection through a combination of post-training quantization and hardware acceleration techniques. …”
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Book Review: Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences by L. Shillito, E. Fairnell and H. S. Williams (eds) by Katy Whitaker

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Effect of post-welding aging on the microstructure and mechanical properties of high-strength Al-6.7Zn-1.8Mg-0.2Cu aluminum alloy joints prepared by friction stir welding by Shasha HU, Cheng QIU, Datong ZHANG

“…Friction stir welding (FSW) is used to weld Al-6.7Zn-1.8Mg-0.2Cu aluminum alloy sheet with 3.2 mm thickness, and the welded joint is subjected to post-welding aging heat treatment, and that is artificial ageing (AA) 120 ℃ × 24 h. …”
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031. Urine Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin (NGAL) Levels as a Predictor of Early Acute Kidney Injury in Post Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Patients in H. Adam Mali... by Muhammad Ali Adrian, Marshal Marshal, Muhammad Ali Syahputra, Aznan Lelo, Frank Bietra Buchari, Denny Rifsal Siregar

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Effectiveness of the GRACE risk score according to troponin elevation in patients admitted with non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome: a post hoc analysis of the UKGRIS parallel... by Chris P Gale, Derek P Chew, Andrew T Yan, David B Brieger, Ramesh Nadarajah, Catherine Reynolds, Catherine Fernandez, Linda Sharples, Kathryn Carruthers, Keith A A Fox, Rachael Gilberts, Shaun Goodman, Deborah Stocken, Suleman Aktaa

“…Background The effectiveness of risk stratification using the Global Registry of Acute Coronary Events (GRACE) Risk Score (GRS) for patients presenting to hospital with suspected non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTEACS) according to troponin elevation is unknown.Methods Post hoc analysis of a phase 3 parallel group cluster randomised controlled trial (UK GRACE Risk Score, UKGRIS) of adult patients presenting with suspected NSTEACS to 42 hospitals in England between 9 March 2017 and 30 December 2019, with hospitals randomised (1:1) to standard care or according to the GRS and associated guidelines. …”
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Effect of Plant Hormones and Preservative Solutions on Post-Harvest Quality and Physiological Senescence Parameters of Cut Leaves of <i>Hosta</i> Tratt. ‘Krossa Regal’ and <i>Polyg... by Katarzyna Rubinowska, Paweł Szot, Elżbieta Pogroszewska, Irma Podolak, Dagmara Wróbel-Biedrawa

“…Both the plant materials responded to the progressive aging process with the disruption of water management, a reduction in cytoplasmic membrane integrity, and a decrease in the plant pigment content. …”
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From Agricultural Waste to Functional Tea: Optimized Processing Enhances Bioactive Flavonoid Recovery and Antioxidant Capacity with Multifaceted Health Benefits in Loquat (<i>Eriob... by Mingzheng Duan, Xi Wang, Jinghan Feng, Xu Xiao, Lingying Zhang, Sijiu He, Liya Ma, Xue Wang, Shunqiang Yang, Muhammad Junaid Rao

“…Using UPLC-MS/MS and DPPH assays, we analyzed both pre-(FS/HD/FD) and post-extraction samples (FSP/HDP/FDP) to assess processing-specific metabolic signatures and extraction efficiency. …”
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The Multimodal Rehabilitation of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and Its Contribution to the Improvement of Visual–Spatial Memory, Visual Information-Processing Speed, Mood, and Cop... by Justyna Wiśniowska, Iana Andreieva, Dominika Robak, Natalia Salata, Beata Tarnacka

“…<b>Results</b>: In the post-test compared to the pre-test, the participants with CRPS obtained a significantly high score in visual–spatial learning (<i>p</i> < 0.01) and visual information-processing speed (<i>p</i> = 0.01). …”
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Urban change detection with airborne LiDAR for hostilities’ impact estimation: a case study of Kharkiv by Sergiy V. Kostrikov, Denys S. Serohin

“…This methodology offers a robust framework for post-war rehabilitation planning in Kharkiv and beyond in UKRAINE.…”
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Multi-Aspect Analysis of Land Sand Mining Implications in Bintan Regency by Rizky Octa Putri Charin, Khairi Rahmi

“…These activities are closely associated with significant environmental impacts resulting from mining processes that alter the landscape, causing changes to the physical, chemical, and biological environment. …”
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A scalable neural network emulator with MRAM-based mixed-signal circuits by Jua Lee, Jua Lee, Jiho Song, Hyeon Seong Im, Jonghwi Kim, Woonjae Lee, Wooseok Yi, Soonwan Kwon, Byungsu Jung, Joohyoung Kim, Yoonmyung Lee, Jung-Hoon Chun

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Enhanced cognitive control following neurofeedback therapy in chronic treatment-resistant PTSD among refugees: a feasibility study by Mirjana Askovic, Mirjana Askovic, Mirjana Askovic, Sejla Murdoch, Sejla Murdoch, René Mayer-Pelinski, René Mayer-Pelinski, Anna J. Watters, James Elhindi, Jorge Aroche, Juri D. Kropotov, Anthony W.F. Harris, Anthony W.F. Harris

“…BackgroundPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating condition affecting 3.9% of the global population, with refugee populations experiencing particularly high prevalence rates (23–42%). …”
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Impact of Delayed Artificial Aging on Tensile Properties and Microstructural Evolution of Directed Energy Deposited Scalmalloy^® by Rachel Boillat-Newport, Sriram Praneeth Isanaka, Frank Liou

“…This alloy is post-processed using a single artificial aging treatment rather than a multistep heat treatment, as often noted in traditional manufacturing processes. …”
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Assessment of genetically modified maize DP910521 (application GMFF‐2021‐2473) by EFSA Panel on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO), Ewen Mullins, Jean‐Louis Bresson, Tamas Dalmay, Ian Crawford Dewhurst, Michelle M. Epstein, Leslie George Firbank, Philippe Guerche, Jan Hejatko, Hanspeter Naegeli, Francisco Javier Moreno, Fabien Nogué, Nils Rostoks, Jose Juan Sánchez Serrano, Giovanni Savoini, Eve Veromann, Fabio Veronesi, Michele Ardizzone, Giacomo De Sanctis, Antonio Fernandez Dumont, Andrea Gennaro, José Ángel Gómez Ruiz, Paschalina Grammatikou, Tilemachos Goumperis, Paolo Lenzi, Aleksandra Lewandowska, Ana Martin Camargo, Franco Maria Neri, Pietro Piffanelli, Tommaso Raffaello, Kyriaki Xiftou

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Assessment of genetically modified maize DAS1131 (application GMFF‐2021‐1530) by EFSA Panel on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO), Josep Casacuberta, Francisco Barro, Albert Braeuning, Pilar Cubas, Ruud deMaagd, Michelle M. Epstein, Thomas Frenzel, Jean‐Luc Gallois, Frits Koning, Antoine Messéan, F. Javier Moreno, Fabien Nogué, Giovanni Savoini, Alan H. Schulman, Christoph Tebbe, Eve Veromann, Michele Ardizzone, Giacomo De Sanctis, Antonio Fernandez Dumont, Arianna Ferrari, Andrea Gennaro, José Ángel Gómez Ruiz, Tilemachos Goumperis, Paschalina Grammatikou, Dafni Maria Kagkli, Paolo Lenzi, Aleksandra Lewandowska, Ana M. Camargo, Franco Maria Neri, Pietro Piffanelli, Tommaso Raffaello

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