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Degradation-Grafting Mechanochemical Treatment of Recycled Polypropylene as an Asphalt Modifier: Rheological Behavior and Microscopic Mechanisms

As a common solid waste, recycled polypropylene (RPP) has been demonstrated to be a viable asphalt modifier for enhancing pavement performance. However, its direct application still faces bottlenecks including high processing temperatures, poor dispersion, and unstable performanc...

Quiescence to proliferation transition regulates asynchronous mitochondrial DNA replication dynamics

Each human cell contains hundreds to thousands of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) copies, only a small fraction of which replicates independently of the cell cycle. An asynchronous replication of the leading and lagging strands has been proposed to represent a major replication mode in...

Preparation and Characterization of Liquisolid Systems of Citrus Bioflavonoid Extract for Enhancing Hesperidin Release

Citrus bioflavonoids, especially hesperidin, have garnered interest for their pharmacological attributes. The clinical applicability of hesperidin is constrained by its limited absorption. This study aimed to prepare and characterize liquisolid systems of citrus bioflavonoid extr...

Electromagnetic buffer optimization using multi-response grey hierarchical clustering

Purpose This paper aims to optimize the structural parameters of a newly developed coaxial electromagnetic buffer of artillery that integrates an eddy-current recoil brake and a spring-type recuperator to achieve low-recoil and stable braking performance. Design/methodology/appro...

Effects of Chondroitin Sulfate on Joint Symptoms and Physical Function in Adults with Mild Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

Background/Objectives: Although chondroitin sulfate (CS) is commonly used for knee osteoarthritis (OA), evidence regarding its effects on joint symptoms and physical function remains inconsistent. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of CS supplementation on joint symptoms an...

3D DNA Framework-Encoded Multicolor DNA Amplifiers Permit Dual-Modal Simultaneous Imaging of Intracellular Multiplexed mRNAs

Abstract High-sensitivity, simultaneous visualization of multiple low-abundance intracellular mRNAs is appealed to elucidating their synergistic functions and guiding cancer diagnosis and treatment. Engineered nanoprobes integrating anti-enzymatic degradation, efficient signal am...

A review of recent advances in privacy-preserving federated learning for healthcare applications

The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, driven by the increasing availability of electronic health records (EHRs), medical imaging systems, genomic data, and wearable devices, has created significant challenges related to patient privacy, data security,...

A ruptured internal carotid artery blood blister-like aneurysm with rebleeding after single-layer neck-bridging stenting and complete obliteration after double-layer stenting: A case report

Background: Blood blister-like aneurysms (BBAs) are difficult to treat surgically, and an established treatment strategy is yet to be determined. Treatment options are limited in cases where direct surgery is difficult, and endosaccular embolization is considered infeasible. Case...

The Past and the Future of the Ideological Origins of the British Empire

Not many of us have an opportunity to publish a book in the year of a new millennium and, if you missed the last one, you are unlikely to make it to the next. The year 2000 was certainly auspicious...

Relationship between the geometric characteristics of the craniocervical junction and the persistence of postoperative symptoms in patients with Arnold–Chiari malformation type I

Background: Chiari malformation type I (CM-I) is characterized by cerebellar tonsillar herniation through the foramen magnum and is frequently associated with abnormalities of the posterior fossa (PF) and craniovertebral junction (CVJ). Although tonsillar descent remains a key di...

Synthesis of functionalized iron oxide nanocomposites for mitigating fine migration during low salinity water flooding in clay rich sandstones

Abstract The severe permeability impairment caused by clay fine migration remains a critical challenge during low salinity water injection in sandstone reservoirs. The research synthesizes and evaluates a cationic core shell nanocomposite to electrostatically stabilize clay miner...

Cardiovascular complications during equine anaesthesia: From pre‐anaesthetic assessment to recovery

Summary Cardiac leiomyosarcoma is an exceptionally rare neoplasm in equids. The case report by Carroll et al. (2026; Equine Veterinary Education , 38, e686) in the October issue describes a mule that suffered fatal cardiovascular collapse during recovery, with post‐mortem examina...

Strategic analysis of online pharmacy implementation: a scoping review and SWOT-based framework

The expansion of online pharmacies, a key development in digital health, has influenced both patient care and health system operations. Despite their benefits, these platforms face regulatory, infrastructural, and safety challenges. This study aimed to provide a strategic overvie...

Reproductive numbers and traveling fronts in models of protest dynamics with police management

Protests often spread through social networks and across cities, a phenomenon that can be modeled using reaction–diffusion systems. Building on the model in [10] , which links protest activity and social tension, we study an extended model that also includes police protest manage...

Outcomes of therapeutic penetrating keratoplasty and deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty in acanthamoeba keratitis: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

While acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a sight-threatening corneal infection, a thorough comparison of the outcomes of therapeutic penetrating keratoplasty (PK) and therapeutic deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) is lacking. We aimed to compare clinical outcomes of PK and DA...

Clinical evaluation of porcelain‐veneered zirconia crowns with 3D‐printed textured cores: A preliminary randomized clinical trial

Abstract Purpose Porcelain‐veneered zirconia crowns (PVZCs) provide the opacity required to mask discolored substrates and translucency needed for a natural appearance. Although in vitro studies have demonstrated that three‑dimensionally (3D)‑printed textures on zirconia cores ca...

Multi-channel Non-radiative Dynamics to Reveal Δ E ST as the Key Efficiency Descriptor for Deep-Blue Pt(II) Phosphors

Abstract Tetradentate platinum(II) complexes are promising candidates for phosphorescent organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), combining deep-blue emission, high color purity, and potential for near-unity photoluminescence quantum yields (PLQYs). However, despite their rigid str...

Numerical analysis of the breast thermal state under an influence of an intratissue malignant neoplasm

Purpose The purpose of this study is to develop the mathematical model of the thermal nature of the breast having an intratissue malignant neoplasm. Design/methodology/approach The mathematical model is based on a modified Pennes bioheat equation and defines a five-layer structur...

Sequential randomization tests using e-values for clinical trial monitoring across endpoint types

Abstract Background In randomized trials, repeated interim analyses of accumulating data must keep the Type I error controlled. Sequential analyses that use e-values allow continuous assessment of evidence while controlling their own Type I error. We present e-RT, a randomization...

Governance and equity in community-based forest carbon projects of SouthEastern Mexico

Voluntary forest carbon markets are global policy instruments in which power asymmetries among actors operating across multiple scales can impose unequal burdens on local communities. This study examines the development of community-based forest carbon projects in southeastern Me...