Wonkwang University

Multi-objective optimum life-cycle management and decision-making for deteriorating structures: review and future directions

Civil structures deteriorate under continuous exposure to external loads, mechanical and environmental stressors, and extreme events throughout their service life. The high uncertainty associated with these factors complicates the accurate prediction of structural performance and...

Generalizations of Certain Summation Formulas Involving the Generalized Hypergeometric Function via Eslahchi and Masjed-Jamei

Classical summation theorems for generalized hypergeometric series constitute an important tool in the study of special functions. Motivated by earlier generalizations of these theorems, this paper derives several new summation formulas for generalized hypergeometric functions by...

Vitamin B deficiency and sarcopenia: an integrated narrative review of metabolic, inflammatory, endoplasmic reticulum stress, and myokine signaling pathways

Sarcopenia is an age-related skeletal muscle disorder characterized by progressive decline in muscle mass, strength, and physical performance, leading to frailty, disability, falls, and increased mortality. Although its pathogenesis is multifactorial, growing evidence indicates t...

Association between factor analysis-derived dietary patterns at 24 months of age and allergic diseases in toddlers.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Early-life diet may influence immune development and the risk of allergic diseases. This study investigated associations between dietary patterns at 24 months of age and allergic diseases in Korean toddlers. METHODS AND STUDY DESIGN: In this cross-secti...