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Untargeted Metabolomics of Xylem Sap Exudates in Two Common Bean Genotypes with Contrasting Growth Rates Under Water Deficit During Pod Filling

Background/Objectives: Water deficit during the pod filling stage severely limits the productivity of common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris). Although the effects of water scarcity have been extensively studied in leaves and roots, the contribution of xylem sap to systemic metabolic a...

Comparative Prognostic Performance of Nutritional Indices in Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Background/Objectives: Malnutrition adversely affects the clinical course of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), yet comparative data on objective nutritional indices remain limited. Methods: This study evaluated the prognostic performance of four indices—Controlling Nutritional Status...

Impact of timing on outcomes following redo-sternotomy after initial CABG or valvular surgery

The optimal timing of reoperation for those who need repeat coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and valve surgery is not well established. Early re-entries may be technically challenging due to adhesions and incomplete healing, while delayed interventions may expose patients t...

Interpositional Arthroplasty with Iliotibial Band Autograft Fixation to the Proximal Phalanx: Clinical Outcomes in Advanced Hallux Rigidus

Background and Objectives: Hallux rigidus is a degenerative condition of the first metatarsophalangeal joint that causes pain and limitation of motion. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes of a modified interpositional arthroplasty technique using an ilioti...

LOCAL TRADITION IN EARLY GREEK HEXAMETER

Abstract This article discusses local tradition and Panhellenism in early epos. Examination of three characters (Nestor, Iris and Sarpedon) challenges the popular model of isolated local traditions undergoing a Panhellenic synthesis around the eighth century. Instead, it is argue...

Accelerated Interior Point Algorithms for Rate‐Independent Single Crystal Plasticity at Small Strains

ABSTRACT Rate‐independent single crystal plasticity requires robust solution methods due to the non‐uniqueness of slip system activity. The interior point method, which enforces the yield criterion via slack variables and a so‐called barrier term, has proven both robust and compu...

Biomimetic Self-AdhesiveArtificial Periosteum withMicro/Nanofibrous Structure Accelerates Bone Reconstruction via SynergisticOsteogenesis and Angiogenesis

Abstract Critical-sized bone defects remain a major clinical challenge, and the periosteum, comprising a highly vascularized outer fibrous layer and an osteogenic inner layer, is crucial for bone repair. Herein, a biomimetic bilayer artificial periosteum (CP-HP) was developed, co...

Low-Power IGZO TFTs with Improved Positive Bias Stability via Atomic Layer Deposition-Based H2O Treatment

In this work, a plasma-free atomic layer deposition (ALD)-based H2O post-treatment method is proposed to precisely modulate hydrogen-related (H-related) traps in indium gallium zinc oxide (IGZO) thin-film transistors (TFTs) by the number of H2O treatment cycles. Under the optimiz...

Valorization of Refinery Sulfur in Asphalt and Its Environmental and Health Implications

Abstract With the spread of hydrodesulfurisation in petroleum refining and increasingly strict regulations on the sulphur content of transport fuel, especially marine fuel, a global surplus of elemental sulphur has gradually appeared. There is now a surplus that will be used to i...

Research on the transport performance of servo valve for diaphragm compressor

Abstract The oil-gas pressure differential is a key factor determining the operational reliability of diaphragm hydrogen compressors, which are critical equipment for hydrogen energy storage and transportation. This paper presents a CFD study on hydraulic oil flow characteristics...

The Arctic Winter Games as a Liminoid Configuration: Exploring Relational Experiences in a Community Youth Sport Event

This study investigates how athletes describe relational experiences at and beyond the Arctic Winter Games (AWG). Utilizing a qualitative approach, we analyzed interviews and open-ended survey responses from young athletes at the 2023 AWG, as well as interviews with former athlet...

Platelet-Rich Plasma Facet Joint Injections for Post-Traumatic Lumbar Facet-Mediated Pain: A Two-Patient Case Report

Background Lumbar facet-mediated pain is a common contributor to axial low back pain and may occur after traumatic or mechanical injury, even when advanced imaging demonstrates only mild degenerative or nonspecific findings. Standard interventional treatment pathways often includ...

A ParallelogramTetranickel Complex with a Short Ni–NiBond Supported by a Pentadentate N-Ligand

Abstract Metal–metal bonded complexes feature unique intermetallic synergy enabling small-molecule activation and organic transformations. Using a pentadentate N-ligand, a dinickel paddlewheel complex is obtained from NiCl2, while a tetranickel complex with a short Ni–Ni bond in...

Dynamic connectedness between commodity markets and investor sentiment in “ESG” labeled funds

Abstract This study explores the dynamic interactions between price shocks to commodity markets and investor demand, proxied by fund flows, in environmental, social, and governance (ESG)-labeled global equity and bond funds. By focusing on labeled funds, the analysis isolates the...

Evaluation of Aquaporin-Incorporated Forward Osmosis Membrane and Biofilm Carrier Materials in a Novel Osmotic Membrane Bioreactor for Low-Temperature Rural Sewage Treatment

Transforming traditional membrane bioreactors (MBRs) into forward osmosis membrane bioreactors (OMBRs) is a highly challenging yet promising technological upgrade. Although both combine biological treatment and membrane separation, their core driving forces and operating mechanis...

Self‐Growing Conductive Hydrogels Establish Volumetric Biointerfaces for Cardiac Conduction Restoration

ABSTRACT Restoring three‐dimensional electrical conduction in infarcted myocardium remains a critical challenge, as conventional conductive hydrogel patches largely remain surface‐confined and prevent electrical coupling of residual cardiomyocytes within fibrotic scars. Here, we...

Landslide susceptibility mapping using Frequency Ratio, Random Forest, and XGBoost Models along NH-7 between Nandprayag and Vishnuprayag

Landslides are a significant natural hazard in mountainous regions, causing substantial environmental and socio-economic damage. This study aims to evaluate landslide susceptibility using Frequency Ratio (FR), Random Forest (RF), and Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost) models in...

Layered Defect-Filling co-Assembled Carbazole-Based SAMs Deliver 20% Organic Solar Cells and 17% Mini-Modules

Abstract Self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) are widely used as hole-transport layers (HTLs) in organic solar cells (OSCs), yet conventional single-component SAMs often form quasi-monolayers with incomplete coverage and interfacial defects that become increasingly detrimental upon d...

Resistant Starch Dynamics in Whole‐Grain Cereals: How Processing and Macromolecular Interactions Shape Quality and Physiological Responses

ABSTRACT Resistant starch (RS) in whole‐grain cereals is not a fixed ingredient attribute but a dynamic and structure‐dependent fraction shaped by grain microstructure and processing–storage histories. This review synthesizes evidence on how thermal, mechanical, and biochemical t...

Generalizing reduced rank extrapolation to low-rank matrix sequences

Abstract Reduced rank extrapolation (RRE) is an acceleration method typically used to accelerate the iterative solution of nonlinear systems of equations using a fixed-point process. In this context, the iterates are vectors generated from a fixed-point mapping function. However,...