Research works

Study of strontium hexaferrite prepared by solid state reaction using celestite and hematite

Abstract Strontium hexaferrite (SrM) powders were prepared by solid-state reaction using celestite and magnetite/hematite. Energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry, X-ray diffractometry (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and vibrating sample magnetometry were use...

MonovalentTargeting Nanotag-Mediated Single-MoleculeCounting by SP-ICP-MS

Abstract Accurate single-molecule quantification of biomolecular targets is essential for ultrasensitive bioanalysis and early disease diagnostics. Single-particle inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (SP-ICP-MS) enables the detection of individual metal nanoparticles wit...

The Microbiota–Gut–Brain Axis and Nutritional Interventions in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Pathophysiological Mechanisms, Neuroinflammation, and Non-Motor Manifestations—Scoping Review

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder in which systemic pathophysiological alterations significantly contribute to disease progression and non-motor manifestations, such as depression and anxiety. The microbiota–gut–brain axis represents...

Dual-SignalAmplification: Synergistic Integrationof Nanozyme-Catalyzed SERS Aptasensor with μHPLC Pre-enrichmentfor Ultrasensitive ATP Monitoring

Abstract The precise quantification of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) at physiologically critical femtomolar levels in complex biological fluids remains a formidable challenge, constrained by irreconcilable demands for extreme sensitivity, specificity, and operational robustness. C...

Enhanced removal of profenofos from water/wastewater via photocatalytic adsorption using biosynthesized TiO₂ nanoparticles: a comparative study with Fenton process

This study compared the efficacy of combined adsorption–photocatalytic process using biosynthesized TiO 2 nanoparticles with the Fenton process in removing profenofos. Characterization techniques such as BET, XRD, and SEM were employed to characterize the biosynthesized nanoparti...

Microstructure and microhardness of molybdenum processed by monotonic and cyclic high-pressure torsion

Abstract High-pressure torsion (HPT) was employed to investigate the effects of monotonic and cyclic shear deformation on the microstructural evolution and hardness of commercial purity molybdenum processed at room temperature (RT). Disks were subjected to monotonic HPT (m-HPT) a...

IceRWKV: A Novel River Ice Segmentation Network Based on Context Clustering RWKV

River ice semantic segmentation is a crucial task that provides essential information for hydrological monitoring and infrastructure protection in cold regions. Previous works mainly focus on global long-range dependency modeling or local feature extraction, while the balance bet...

How low do you need to go? Association between various prostate‐specific antigen response measures and clinical outcomes in metastatic castration‐sensitive prostate cancer in the Veterans Health Administration data

BACKGROUND: Multiple phase 3 metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC) studies consistently show a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) nadir of <0.2 ng/mL to be the preferred threshold for PSA response. However, in real-world practice, physicians often use other metrics...

Soil Microbiome Changes under Long-Term Rye and Maize Monocropping Systems, Crop Rotation and Bare Fallow under Different Fertilization Variants

Microbial communities are recognized as critical and essential factors in maintaining crop and soil health. However, our current understanding of soil microbial status, particularly in long-term monocropping systems, remains limited, especially concerning interactions and communi...

Magnetic resonance imaging‐based axial‐plane analysis of lower extremity torsion with dedicated 3D planning software is reliable and efficient

PURPOSE: The reliability and efficiency of a dedicated 3D planning software were evaluated for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-based measurement of femoral torsion, tibial torsion, knee version and whole-lower extremity torsion compared with manual assessment. METHODS: In this r...

Surgical Approaches for Primary Gastric GIST After the Introduction of Robotic Surgery: A 10-Year Single-Center Experience

Background/Objectives: Robotic surgery offers an additional minimally invasive option for gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) resection, particularly in anatomically demanding locations. Evidence regarding its integration into routine surgical practice remains limited....

Insecticide resistance profile and efficacy of next-generation LLINs against pyrethroid-resistant Anopheles gambiae s.l. in M’bé, central Côte d’Ivoire

Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLIN) combining pyrethroids with synergists or partner insecticides represent the next-generation tools for controlling malaria transmitted by resistant vectors. Because of their differing modes of action, their deployment in a given area would req...

Effect of Admixtures on Time-Dependent Gas Permeability of Concrete and Correlation with Its Microstructure Parameters

The long-term durability of concrete exposed to marine environments is governed by progressive changes in transport behavior and pore network characteristics. Concrete mixtures incorporating fly ash (FA), slag (SG), silica fume (SF), and basalt fiber (BF) were subjected to natura...

Regional Dependence of Corvis ST Biomechanical Parameters on Corneal Material Properties: A Finite Element Study

Background: Corvis ST (CVS) provides dynamic corneal response parameters for biomechanical assessment, but conventional metrics may not uniquely reflect region-specific alterations in corneal material properties. This study investigated how regional changes in corneal material pr...

Toward therapnostic integration as a new paradigm for precision management of interstitial cystitis driven by medical-engineering convergence

Abstract Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS) is a complex chronic inflammatory disease involving mucosal barrier defects, neurogenic inflammation, mast cell activation, and tissue remodeling. Current diagnosis lacks objective biomarkers, relying instead on sympto...

Characterisation of monocyte migration potential in response to stimuli from human arthroplasty revision xenograft transplanted in a NOD-SCID mouse model

Monocyte migration into periprosthetic tissue in response to wear debris-induced inflammation factors (WDIF) has been identified as one of the primary contributors to the progression of osteolysis in aseptic loosening (AL) of arthroplasty implants. However, the dynamics of monocy...

A K-/Ka-Band Fully Integrated Stacked CMOS Power Amplifier with Capacitive Neutralization for 5G Millimeter-Wave Applications

This paper presents a fully integrated three-stage stacked power amplifier (PA) operating in the K-/Ka-band, fabricated using a TSMC 65 nm CMOS process for fifth-generation (5G) millimeter-wave applications. To improve the output power without sacrificing reliability, a two-stack...

Peripheral lysosomes recruit PLEKHG3 to focal adhesions and restrain protrusion dynamics

Lysosomes are dynamic organelles regulating metabolic signaling by recruiting cytosolic molecules to protein platforms on their limiting membrane. We used proximity labeling to define interactors and vicinal proteins of LAMTOR3, a component of the Ragulator scaffold that controls...

Macrophage RIPK3 facilitates TRAF6 K63-linked ubiquitination and exacerbates acute pancreatitis

Abstract Acute pancreatitis (AP) is characterized by acinar cell injury and death triggered by multiple etiologies, culminating in local and systemic inflammatory responses. Current therapeutic options for AP, particularly severe AP, remain limited. While RIPK3-mediated necroptos...

HeterostructuredMOF-Modified PAN Membranes with EfficientOil–Water Separation and Photocatalysis

Abstract The discharge of oily wastewater poses a severe threat to both the environment and human health, necessitating the urgent development of high-performance oil–water separation membranes. In this study, heterogeneous-structured metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) (Al-MOF and Z...