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Hydraulic Performance of Coral Reefs for Coastal Protection: Wave Transmission and Setup Characteristics

This study experimentally investigated the wave transmission and setup characteristics of biomimetic submerged structures as Nature-based Solutions (NbSs) for coastal protection. A non-porous monolithic pillar and a highly porous, multi-branched staghorn coral replica were tested...

Numerical Study on Heat-Drag Reduction for Hypersonic Vehicles via Integrated Aerospike-Jet Configuration

Hypersonic vehicles are constrained by severe aerodynamic heating and drag, which limit both their performance and operational safety. To mitigate these critical issues, this study introduces an integrated aerospike configuration incorporating opposing and lateral jets, designed...

An Innovative Searching for High-End Making Product Even Equipment & GDP Systems on Scientist's Behaviour and Judgement with Sustainability VII

ABSTRACT: The high-end making, new energy & AI (artificial intelligence) robot will occupy the new reformation field so that the much R & D (research and development) and investment is to be added continually by our government, maker & university. On the other hand, the expertise...

The miR-183/96/182 Cluster Regulates Trigeminal Ganglion Sensory Neurons’ Response to Pseudomonas aeruginosa Infection

Pathogen–host interaction plays key roles in the pathogenesis of infectious diseases. The miR-183/96/182 cluster (miR-183C) is highly expressed in trigeminal ganglion (TG) sensory neurons (SNs) and modulates corneal response to Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) infection. To uncover th...

Performance Assessment of Gypsum-Based Composites with Coconut Fibers: Durability, Circularity, and Environmental Impact Assessment

Gypsum-based composites are widely used in construction for their rapid setting and fire resistance; however, their low mechanical strength and limited durability in humid conditions restrict their use in highly humid indoor environments. In this study, gypsum-based composites we...

Broiler Responses to a Phytogenic Nutritional Additive Under Different Dietary Nutrient Matrix Credit Strategies

This study evaluated the physiological and production responses of broilers to a phytogenic nutritional additive (PNA) applied under different dietary nutrient matrix credit strategies. The PNA contained star anise essential oil, thyme essential oil, and Quillaja saponaria Molina...

To complain or not to complain: Navigating intrusive service experiences of solo female travelers

Recent solo travel statistics show a continual increase in solo female traveller (SFT) numbers, creating new market opportunities for destination management organisations (DMOs). While SFTs are a lucrative market segment, their experience and by implication, their spending, at se...

Characterization of Health Literacy in US Aircraft Pilots

Objective: Assess health literacy among US pilots as a function of pilot characteristics. Method: A non-probabilistic sample of 1,031 US pilots completed an online survey of the Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ) that measures nine dimensions of health literacy (e.g., navigating...

Establishment of callus culture, elicitation study, and NMR-based metabolomics of Artemisia vulgaris L.

Abstract Artemisia vulgaris L. has attracted considerable interest for its pharmaceutical, agricultural, and cosmetic applications due to its rich bioactive metabolites. However, low metabolite yields and challenges in large-scale cultivation constrain its commercial potential. T...

Evaluating the mental health of medical students during their dedicated study period for COMLEX Level 1 vs. Level 2 after the change of COMLEX Level 1 to pass/fail

CONTEXT: The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 and Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States (COMLEX-USA) Level 1 transitioned to a Pass/Fail (P/F) designation in 2022. While this change is meant to improve medical stude...

Challenge-response quantum reinforcement learning with application to quantum-assisted authentication

Abstract Quantum reinforcement learning (QRL) has emerged as a promising research direction that integrates quantum information processing into reinforcement learning frameworks. While many existing QRL studies apply quantum agents to classical environments, it has been realized...

Budigalimab: a viable option for patients with advanced solid tumors

INTRODUCTION: Immune checkpoint inhibitors transformed lung cancer treatment and prognosis, new drugs are currently being developed to continue to improve patient's outcome and especially surrogate immune checkpoint for each pharma company pipeline. AREAS COVERED: We conducted a...

Physicochemical antibacterial mechanisms of rose-thorn-inspired micro-nano Cu conical coatings

The rising prevalence of bacterial antibiotic resistance threatens human health and public safety, posing a critical challenge to conventional antimicrobial strategies. Inspired by rose thorn architecture, this study employs Janus Green B (JGB) as a crystallization modifier in a...

Age-related degeneration initiates at the surface: preferential biomechanical and biological decline in rat articular cartilage

Age-related degeneration of articular cartilage is a key pathological hallmark of primary osteoarthritis (OA). As the cartilage’s barrier layer, the superficial zone maintains tissue homeostasis and is increasingly recognized as the initial site of age-related cartilage degenerat...

Tocilizumab in refractory anti-synthetase syndrome-associated interstitial lung disease:a phenotype-stratified cohort study

Anti-synthetase syndrome-associated ILD (ASyS-ILD) spans a spectrum from active inflammation to established fibrosis; IL-6 pathway involvement supports a rationale for tocilizumab, yet phenotype-specific efficacy data are lacking. Thirty-two patients with refractory ASyS-ILD rece...

BCL9 inhibition promotes fibroblast lipogenesis by regulating macrophage–fibroblast interactions to attenuate pulmonary fibrosis

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive and fatal interstitial lung disease with an urgent need for novel therapeutic strategies. M2 macrophage-derived TGF-β1 promotes fibroblast myogenesis, contributing to IPF pathogenesis. Targeting macrophage polarization and fibr...

NDUFV1 activation mediates high glucose-induced apoptosis in peritoneal mesothelial cells

Peritoneal mesothelial cells (PMCs) are critical components of the peritoneum, and prolonged exposure to high glucose in peritoneal dialysis fluid can lead to structural and functional impairment of the peritoneal membrane. However, whether such cellular damage is caused by gluco...

Intraoperative titanium clip localization versus preoperative medical glue localization for pulmonary nodules: a prospective cohort study

Preoperative CT-guided percutaneous localization of pulmonary nodules is widely used in clinical practice but is often associated with localization-related complications. Intraoperative titanium clip localization may provide a safer localization strategy. This study aimed to comp...

Cadaveric analysis of periosteal temperature response across skin types in facial tissues using a multi-wavelength diode laser

Energy-based devices are often applied to the midface using uniform treatment parameters despite interindividual variability in facial anatomy and skin pigmentation. For bulk-heating technologies, clinical relevance depends not only on superficial heating but also on the timing a...

Baseline neutrophil count, benign ethnic neutropenia risk, and clozapine haematological monitoring: A multi-ethnic retrospective cohort study from the United Arab Emirates

Background Concerns about haematological toxicity and absolute neutrophil count (ANC) monitoring may limit clozapine use, particularly in multi-ethnic populations where benign ethnic neutropenia (BEN) and lower baseline ANC are common. We characterised baseline ANC distribution,...