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Pressure-gated flexible nanofluidic memristor based on a probe-punctured PDMS membrane

A flexible nanofluidic memristor is demonstrated based on a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) membrane containing a single nanopore formed by probe puncturing and controlled by external pressure. A PDMS prepolymer with a base-to-curing agent ratio of 10:1 is cast and cured into a thin,...

Effects of Glycemic Status and Antidiabetic Agents on the Recurrence of Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps: A Multicenter Study

Background Although several reports suggest that antidiabetic agents may exert anti-inflammatory effects, the influence of glycemic status and antidiabetic agents on chronic rhinosinusitis remains unexplored. Objective This study aimed to assess the impact of glycemic status and...

Effects of ultrasound-assisted freezing on drying kinetics, mass transfer and quality of freeze-dried Abelmoschus sagittifolius root

Freeze-drying is widely recognized as an effective technique for preserving thermolabile medicinal materials. In practice, the long drying period can significantly increase both energy consumption and operating expenses. This study investigated the effects of ultrasound-assisted...

Assessment of anxiety levels and marital relationships among women undergoing infertility treatment: A descriptive observational study

This study aimed to assess anxiety levels and marital relationships among women undergoing infertility treatment. A descriptive observational design was conducted involving 300 infertile women over nine months at Zagazig University Hospital. Data were collected using a Structured...

RELIGIOUS COPING AND CAREGIVER STRESS: SOCIOLOGICAL INSIGHTS INTO DOMESTIC CARE PRACTICES

Family caregiving is an essential yet demanding responsibility that is often accompanied by emotional, physical, and psychological stress. Religious beliefs and practices play a significant role in shaping how caregivers interpret their experiences and cope with the burdens of ca...

E8 Deconstruction Lattices for Dynamic Density Gradients — E8 Intelligence Research

By tessellating E8's 240 root vectors into fractalized lattices with recursive φ-scaling, we derive positional density profiles that decay via golden ratio-driven harmonic erosion. This enables non-integrated form decomposition where complex geometric primitives dissolve into E8-...

Infinitely many solutions of nonlinear discrete Dirichlet boundary value problems involving ϕ -Laplacian

In this work, we employ critical point theory to investigate the existence of multiple solutions for a class of second-order partial difference equations subject to Dirichlet boundary conditions. A main novelty of this work lies in the consideration of a general ϕ-Laplacian opera...

Rosemary extract (E392) in main Chinese foods and associated health risk

This study assessed the application of rosemary extract (E392) in foods and estimated dietary exposure in China, using a stepwise approach, encompassing theoretical maximum use, enterprise-reported usage, and product-level monitoring. Exposure assessments combined national dietar...

Machine learning of artistic fingerprints in jazz

Abstract Artists are often recognizable through collections of distinctive patterns (‘fingerprints’) in their work. Identifying such traits has important applications in authorship attribution, education, cultural heritage research and historical analysis. Here we focus on music,...

Cord blood DNA methylation differences associated with gestational diabetes and partial consistency with maternal methylation patterns

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) increases offspring cardiometabolic risk, potentially through intrauterine epigenetic programming. We aimed to characterize GDM-associated DNA methylation differences in cord blood, evaluate their consistency with previously identified maternal...

Pinoresinol as a Potential c-Myc Complex Modulator: An In Silico Study

The c-Myc oncoprotein is a central regulator of oncogenic transcriptional programs that remains challenging to inhibit directly, necessitating strategies that target c-Myc–associated protein complexes rather than the protein alone. This study conducted an in silico evaluation of...

Reproducing urban wind field during the typhoon period via multi-source data assimilation in WRF-3DVAR

This study employs a Weather Research and Forecasting model with 3-dimensional variational data assimilation (WRF-3DVAR) to integrate multi-source meteorological data from satellites, Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR), and surface weather stations, introducing multi-scale obser...

Validation of Hyperthermia: Activation of Superoxide Anion Radicals in Mitochondria induced Microwave and Radiofrequency (Far-Infrared) Energy Transfer

Hyperthermia, which has been used in conjunction with various treatments most notably cancer therapy works by activating superoxide anion radicals; these are forms of chemical energy that accumulate within the mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum, the engines of the cell. Conse...

Beyond Weight Loss: A Comprehensive Review of Integrated Pharmacotherapy and Metabolic Bariatric Surgery in Endometrial Cancer Care

Backgroundand Objectives: Endometrial cancer ranks among the most prevalent gynecologic malignancies in high-income countries, with increasing incidence and mortality driven by the global obesity epidemic. Evidence suggests that women with early-stage disease face a greater risk...

Distinct cellular responses in liver macrophages to short- and long-term exposure to pristine and artificially aged polystyrene microplastic particles

Microplastic particles (MPP) arise from mismanaged plastic waste, plastic degradation (i.e., agricultural films, textiles, or packaging), and direct use in products such as cosmetics. Their environmental persistence raises concerns for ecosystems, wildlife, and human health. Howe...

A Descriptive Analysis of Morbidity Patterns Among Insured Pet Cats in China Based on Insurance Claims

Population-level information on feline morbidity in China remains limited despite the rapid growth of the pet cat population. This study described morbidity patterns among insured cats in China using insurance claims from a major pet insurance provider, with diagnoses derived fro...

Dynamical properties of ab initio water from machine-learning potentials

We assess the dynamical properties of liquid water predicted by several density functionals using machine-learning interatomic potentials. MACE models were trained for SCAN, RPBE-D3/zd, revPBE-D3/zd, revPBE0-D3/BJ, PBE0-D3/zd, and PBE0-D3/BJ using previously reported ab initio da...

YOLO-APPA for student behavior detection in classrooms using adaptive boundary aggregation and feature enhancement

Classroom behavior detection can support teaching reflection, learning engagement analysis, and classroom management by providing observable visual evidence of student activities. However, such behavioral evidence should be interpreted as an auxiliary indicator rather than a dire...

Burden of Inadequate Physical Activity Among Adults in a Rural Area of Central India

Background Physical inactivity is a principal modifiable behavioral risk factor responsible for the continuing rise of non-communicable diseases. Many adults do not meet the recommended levels of physical activity, and the prevalence varies between populations. The present study...

The Question of “Home Wisdom”: A Contextual Study of Luke 15:11–32

It has become taboo for a parent today to say “no” to a child. Children grow in this “supposed” freedom and child rights, and then some assume an attitude of always having their own way, a character devoid of “home wisdom”, also called “common sense”. It is only their way that ma...