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Case Study: An Industry-First Comprehensive Perforation-Testing Program To Evaluate Perforation-Charge Performance Across Multiple Tubulars

_ Perforation tunnel geometry is critical to well deliverability. While downhole performance is traditionally predicted using commercial simulators based on API RP 19B Section I, the industry is increasingly adopting Section II testing data for more-reliable simulation output. Hi...

FORMULATION DEVELOPMENT AND IN-VITRO EVALUATION OF HERBAL BUCCAL SPRAY HAVING ANTI-DIABETIC ACTIVITY

Gymnema sylvestre is a traditional medicinal plant belonging to family Asclepiadaceae. Mainly leaves of Gymnema sylvestre have been used for the treatment of madhu meha or “honey urine” for more than 2,000 years in India. Recently novel dosage forms have gained significant popula...

Comparative Effects of Protein Glutaminase and Transglutaminase on Fermentation-Induced Gelation of Pea, Faba Bean, and Soy Protein Isolates

Abstract Pea, faba bean, and soy protein isolates (PPI, FPI, SPI) are increasingly used as primary ingredients for developing plant-based gels for cheese and meat analogues. A major challenge is their limited functionality, including low solubility, poor emulsifying capacity, and...

The Ulusoy-Gemini Hypothesis: Emergent Spacetime and Entropic Time from Closed Phase Decoherence

AbstractWe propose a novel unifying framework—the Ulusoy-Gemini Hypothesis—that bridgesquantum mechanics and general relativity by treating spacetime curvature and the thermo-dynamic arrow of time as emergent properties rather than fundamental background dimen-sions. In this mode...

The Rise of Robotics in Oil and Gas

_ The upstream oil and gas sector has entered a new phase of automation. The robots are here, and they’re here to stay. While the industry’s digital transformation has centered mostly on supervisory control and data acquisition, distributed control systems, and predictive analyti...

Entrepreneurs' work-family relationships: a bibliometric systematic literature review

Purpose This study uses a bibliometric systematic literature review (B-SLR) method to develop a comprehensive assessment of the literature on entrepreneurs' work-family relationships. It explores the intellectual structure, current trends, evolutionary trajectory and future resea...

Measuring Reverse-Specification Quality Without Ground Truth: A Three-Layer Framework and a Pre-Registered Study of Scale-Induced Failure Modes in Autonomous Coding Agents

Tool-using LLM coding agents can reverse-generate specifications from source, but the quality of those specifications is hard to assess when no reference specification exists. We present a ground-truth-free, deterministic-first framework that measures three layers - inventory cov...

Laboratory Study Focuses on Formation-Damage Concerns With CO2 Injection for Carbon Storage

_ This article, written by JPT Technology Editor Chris Carpenter, contains highlights of paper SPE 230571, “Formation-Damage Concerns and Laboratory Considerations With CO2 Injection in Carbon-Storage Wells,” by Melissa J. Martin, SPE, Stephen Drylie, SPE, and Jonathan Antia, SPE...

Knee

The August 2026 Knee Roundup 360 looks at: Robotic-assisted surgery and functional alignment in total knee arthroplasty: the RASKAL registry-nested 2 × 2 factorial randomized trial; Towards understanding the differences between satisfaction and improvement after unicondylar and p...

A review on interfacial and microstructural control of tribological performance in Material Extrusion (MEX)-printed nanocomposites

Abstract Material Extrusion (MEX) is one of the most popular methods used for 3-D printed polymer-based functional parts; however, the possibility of limited wear resistance coupled with frictional behaviour is an issue with many of these parts. The effect of type of nano-filler,...

ANTICANCER POTENTIAL OF ALKALOIDS: A KEY EMPHASIS TO COLCHICINE, VINBLASTINE, VINCRISTINE, VINDESINE, VINORELBINE AND VINCAMINE

One of the main causes of death globally, cancer continues to be a significant public health concern. The identification of anticancer drugs has been greatly aided by natural compounds made from medicinal plants. The Vinca plant, or Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don, is a significa...

Pulmonary Hypoplasia

Pulmonary hypoplasia is a rare but clinically significant congenital disorder characterized by impaired fetal lung development, leading to impaired growth and maturation of lung parenchyma and pulmonary vasculature. Stemming from a diverse group of underlying etiologies including...

Marginal gap formation and fracture strength of indirect inlay restorations cemented with preheated resin composites: an in vitro study

Abstract Background Optimal marginal adaptation and adequate fracture strength are critical for the long-term clinical success of indirect posterior restorations. Preheated resin composites have been proposed as alternative luting agents; however, their effects on marginal integr...

Industrial Internet of Things Application Deployed for Liquid Unloading in Gas Wells

_ This article, written by JPT Technology Editor Chris Carpenter, contains highlights of paper SPE 229390, “Smart Liquid-Unloading IIoT Application for Gas Wells in the Haynesville Basin,” by Agustin Gambaretto, SPE, and Carl J. Kemp, SLB, and Rogelio M. Nunez, SPE, Consultant, e...

EXTRACTION AND EVALUATION OF ANTIOXIDANTS FROM NATURAL SOURCES

Antioxidants from natural sources play an important role in preventing oxidative damage and promoting human health. This study focuses on the extraction and evaluation of antioxidants from plant-based materials using simple and effective methods such as solvent and ultrasound-ass...

The nonlinear nexus between fintech startups and bank stability: evidence from the Indian economy

Purpose The emergence of fintech startups is revolutionizing the financial landscape while challenging the stability of traditional banks. This study examines the nonlinear relationship between the proliferation of fintech startups and the stability of banks in India, with the mo...

Spine

The August 2026 Spine Roundup 360 looks at: AO Spine Clinical Practice Recommendations: an overview of the current state of fusion surgery for patients with spinal metastasis; Association between BMI Z-score and postoperative complications in paediatric neuromuscular scoliosis su...

Use of pH Testing to Confirm Feeding Tube Placement: A Quality Improvement Project

BACKGROUND: Chest radiography confirms initial nasogastric tube placement but is impractical for repeated verification during feeding and medication administration. LOCAL PROBLEM: Nasogastric tube placement verification practices on the neuroscience unit delayed feedings and medi...

PREVALENCE OF SMOKING AND ITS DETERMINANTS AMONG MEDICAL STUDENTS IN MOSUL CITY

Background: Tobacco use remains a major global public health concern, particularly among young adults. Medical students are considered at higher risk of smoking due to academic and psychological pressures, and understanding the prevalence and determinants of smoking in this group...

Childhood Attachment Patterns and Disorders

Pediatricians spend a substantial part of patients' visits counseling on development and behavior. In many cases, the root of behavioral challenges is the relationship between the child and their caregiver. Pediatricians need to know the signs of unhealthy relationship patterns t...