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Water availability is one of the main limiting factors that control ecosystem functions and productivity in semiarid regions. Vegetation of these regions usually presents a patchy distribution where sparse plant cover is...

Abstract A novel multifunctional bi-anisotropic omega metasurface (MS) that simultaneously supports polarization transformation in both reflection and transmission modes, as well as narrow bandpass transmission functiona...

This study examines the mechanical and fracture behavior of glass fiber-reinforced epoxy laminates enhanced with graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) to explore the effect of GNP through-thickness distributions on tensile, pin-...

Electric Discharge Machining (EDM) is a non-traditional machining process that utilizes electric sparks between an electrode and a workpiece submerged in a dielectric fluid to ablate a material. It is commonly used in di...

In response to the limitations of traditional planning methods for Autonomous Surface Vehicles (ASVs), which heavily rely on predefined map representations and neglect kinematic feasibility, this paper proposes a novel k...

Abstract Background Neutrophils (polymorphonuclear leukocytes, PMNs) have long been underestimated in the context of autoimmunity. To elucidate their role from a sex-specific perspective, an immunoendocrinological framew...

Abstract In this study, the effects of fuel blend ratio and engine speed on the performance and emissions of a spark-ignition (SI) engine fueled with gasoline–isopropanol blends were experimentally investigated, modele...

Faiz Minhajuddin,1 Sean P Colgan,1,2 Ian M Cartwright1,2 1Mucosal Inflammation Program, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA; 2VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System, Au...

Abstract This paper focused to enhance the mechanical and microstructural properties of Al 7475 alloy by incorporating Si₃N₄/TiO2 hybrid ceramic particles in developing composites through Friction Stir Welding (FSW...

BackgroundIL-2Rβ (CD122) is essential for IL-2 and IL-15 signaling and for natural killer (NK) and T cell homeostasis. We and others have recently described biallelic loss-of-function IL2RB variants, primarily affecting...

Forward-towed towfish systems offer practical advantages for uncrewed surface vehicle (USV)-based operations because they are inherently compatible with simplified launch-and-recovery procedures and reduced deck interven...

IntroductionCyclin-dependent kinase 5 (Cdk5) plays a critical role in pain transmission by phosphorylating key nociceptive proteins. One of its recently identified substrates, the P2X2 subunit, is part of the P2X2/3 puri...

Environmental temperature is a key determinant of animal welfare, and rising global temperatures increase the risk of heat stress. While thermal tolerance is critical for predicting wildlife vulnerability to climate chan...

IntroductionExcessive plantar pressure has been recognized as a key risk factor for diabetic foot ulceration.MethodsTo address this problem, a partition-infilled functional insole based on triply periodic minimal surface...

"The diverse repertoire of cell surface glycans, generated by the coordinated activity of glycosyltransferases and glycosidases, encodes critical biological information that is interpreted by glycan-binding proteins incl...

Forest fires have exhibited an escalating trend in both frequency and intensity globally, with major and catastrophic events causing significant damage to forest resources, human lives, and property. Timely and accurate ...

BackgroundChronic hepatitis B (CHB) caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV) remains a major global health burden. The immune-active (IA) phase, characterized by positive Hepatitis B surface antigens (HBsAg), elevated alani...

Abstract Background Systemic antibiotic administration requires repeated dosing to maintain therapeutic plasma concentrations. Controlled drug delivery systems reduce the need for continuous systemic antibiotic use by en...

Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is an enlargement of the left ventricle caused by chronically increased hemodynamic load, such as arterial hypertension or aortic stenosis. In the initial stages, LVH has a protective n...

Abstract Periodontitis and dental caries are the most widespread non-communicable oral disorders worldwide, affecting approximately 3.5 billion people worldwide. Nevertheless, existing in vitro models do not accurately ...

Abstract Breast cancer has been the most commonly diagnosed type of cancer in Palestine for 10 years. Each treatment option is associated with a risk of developing a number of adverse effects. Breast cancer predominantly...

IntroductionCD48 is a coactivating receptor within the signaling lymphocytic activation molecule (SLAM) family that is important for the regulation of lymphocyte cytotoxicity and T cell activation. Volkmer et al. previou...

BackgroundStreptococcus canis is an emerging zoonotic pathogen capable of causing infective endocarditis (IE) in animals and humans. In IE, bacterial biofilms form vegetations on heart valves, protecting microbes from a...

Abstract Ratiometric fluorescence sensors, which intrinsically compensate for fluctuations in ambient and excitation light intensity, have garnered extensive interest for their enhanced analytical reliability. In this st...