Research works

Institutional factors influencing the development of corporate social responsibility, taking into account the regional characteristics of Russia

A quantitative assessment was conducted of the impact of key institutional factors – regulatory pressure, geographical specialization, and dependence on a single industry town – on the development and implementation of corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices in companies...

Infectious Complications in Adults Receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Nosocomial and Bloodstream Infection, Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Clinical Outcomes

Background/Objectives: Reported infection rates during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) vary widely, partly because case definitions are applied inconsistently. We synthesized the prevalence and prognostic association of nosocomial and bloodstream infection (BSI) acquir...

Comparative analysis of gradient boosting and random forest regressors for nutrient prediction in smart agriculture

Accurate estimation of nutrient concentrations can support monitoring in hydroponic systems. This study compares Random Forest Regressor (RFR) and Gradient Boosting Regressor (GBR) for predicting nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium from pH, electrical conductivity, temperature, a...

Early Discontinuation of Opioid-Based Intravenous Patient-Controlled Analgesia After Single-Port Adnexal Laparoscopy: Incidence, Reasons, and Postoperative Outcomes

Background/Objectives: Opioid-based intravenous patient-controlled analgesia (IV-PCA) provides postoperative analgesia but can cause adverse effects that lead to early discontinuation. In relatively limited procedures such as single-port access (SPA) adnexal laparoscopy, the bala...

Prevalence and associated factors of potential postpartum depression among Turkish women and women under temporary protection in Mersin, Türkiye

Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate the prevalence of potential postpartum depression (PPD) and its associated factors among women who gave birth within the past year in Mersin, including those under temporary protection.Methods: This cross-sectional study was cond...

A Note on Aristotle’s Definition of Anger in the Rhetoric

This paper offers an analysis of Aristotle’s definition of anger in Book II of the Rhetoric. The text of the definition is contested, and recent editions have seemed to settle in favor of a textual emendation that is tied to a mistaken understanding of Aristotle’s intended meanin...

Photoluminescent Color Centers on a Mainstream Silicon Photonic Foundry Platform

ABSTRACT Silicon photonic integrated circuits fabricated on commercial CMOS‐compatible foundries have propelled major advances in data center communication, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence due to their scalability, mass production, low cost, and high performance. H...

RFW-Orthotope: Self‑Similar Geometry and Vertex‑Tensor Structure

This paper investigates a family of high‑dimensional orthotopes obeying a newly formulated condition termed bisective self‑similarity, which generalizes the well‑known self‑bisecting property of the two‑dimensional $\sqrt{2}:1$ ISO‑A rectangle to $N$‑dimensional Euclidean space....

Infraorbital Skin Application of Menthol Emulsion for Dry Eye Disease: A Randomized Clinical Trial

We aim to evaluate the short-latency tear-secretory effects and symptom responses of infraorbital menthol emulsion in dry eye disease (DED) without intentional ocular-surface instillation. In this randomized, participant- and assessor-masked, vehicle-controlled trial, 128 adults...

Reciprocal, reiterative pleasures in Jacques Rivette’s Céline et Julie vont en bateau

The year 2024 marked the fiftieth anniversary of Jacques Rivette’s Céline et Julie vont en bateau/Céline and Julie Go Boating (1974), a delightful odyssey about two women playing dress-up, roller-skating, eating bonbons and drifting in and out of a boudoir melodrama. The film’s m...

A PVDF‐Based Composite Solid Electrolyte Enabled by Carbon‐Free LiFePO 4 for Stable Lithium Metal Batteries

ABSTRACT Developing polymer‐based solid electrolytes with efficient Li + transport, electronic insulation, mechanical robustness, and stable electrode interfaces remains challenging for solid‐state lithium‐metal batteries. Here, a carbon‐free LiFePO 4 (LFP)/PVDF composite solid e...

Ultrathin Protein Films Create Living Catalytic Interfaces on Microbial Cells

Abstract Spatial organization underpins efficient multistep catalysis in nature, yet recreating such organization on living cell surfaces using mild, enzyme-compatible and catalytically functional materials remains challenging. Here we report an l-cysteine-triggered silk fibroin/...

Spontaneous regression of a trochlear nerve schwannoma: A case report

Background: Trochlear nerve schwannoma is exceedingly rare. Little is known about its natural history, and, therefore, no consensus has been established regarding its optimal management. Case Description: A 60-year-old male presented with diplopia during vertical gaze. The neurol...

The Arthroscopic Wafer Procedure Provides Successful Midterm Outcomes for Idiopathic Ulnar Impaction Syndrome: A Minimum 5‐Year Follow‐Up

PURPOSE: To evaluate the midterm clinical and radiologic outcomes of the arthroscopic wafer procedure for idiopathic ulnar impaction syndrome with a minimum 5-year follow-up. METHODS: Patients with idiopathic ulnar impaction syndrome and less than 4 mm of positive ulnar variance...

Benchmarking ensemble and deep learning models for drought-responsive gene prioritisation in rice using multi-omics data

Identifying drought-responsive genes is critical for climate-resilient crop breeding, yet computational gene–trait association often relies on single-omics or generalized genomic datasets. Optimal algorithm selection for high-dimensional, small multi-omics datasets also remains a...

Assessment of parental knowledge on childhood developmental milestones and associated factors among parents of children under 5 years in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Parents’ knowledge of developmental milestones helps promote healthy development and appropriate expectations. Limited knowledge may contribute to neglect, abuse, and delayed recognition of developmental problems. Despite efforts to prevent developmental delays in Ethiopia, evide...

Sub-national estimates of visceral leishmaniasis and optimisation of geographical accessibility to treatment centres in Kenya

Abstract Background Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) remains a major public health challenge in Kenya, disproportionately affecting populations with limited access to timely diagnosis and treatment. National case totals mask local heterogeneity in risk and access. Here we estimate sub...

Direct oral anticoagulants versus vitamin K antagonists in cirrhotic portal vein thrombosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical, radiological, and safety outcomes

The optimal anticoagulant strategy for portal vein thrombosis (PVT) in patients with cirrhosis remains uncertain. This systematic review and meta-analysis compared the clinical, radiological, and safety outcomes associated with direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) versus vitamin K...

Removing Tuition Dependency From Dental Education: Consensus Recommendations on Student Debt, Sustainability, and Pathway Reform

BACKGROUND: The current financing model for US dental education is increasingly misaligned with the goals of sustainability, equity, and workforce design. Tuition has risen substantially over time, educational debt among dental graduates remains high, and evidence suggests that p...

A configurational-force-guided intra-element cracking strategy for ECZM-FDEM rock fracture simulation

Crack paths in cohesive-zone-model-based finite-discrete element method (CZM-FDEM) simulations are often constrained by pre-existing element boundaries, while intrinsic cohesive insertion may introduce artificial compliance before fracture activation. This study develops a config...