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This study investigates a novel combination of materials, incorporating pantyhose and rice husk, to develop sustainable insulation panel candidates, an approach that has not been previously explored in the literature. Pa...

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-...

The asphalt industry faces growing challenges from stringent greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction mandates and diminishing high-quality virgin material reserves. This review paper positions upcycling as the engineered transfor...

Abstract To ensure the prefabrication quality of concrete segmental beams for assembled railway bridges, this study investigates the main factors affecting the casting and curing of such beams. Using the Zheng-Xu regiona...

Abstract High-electron-mobility transistors (HEMTs) based on wide bandgap (WBG) materials like gallium nitride (GaN) are vital for next-generation power electronics and high-frequency applications, offering high breakdow...

Abstract Objective Acute heart failure (AHF) is a common but underrecognized cause of dyspnea. Chest computed tomography (CT) can accurately assess pulmonary congestion, but radiologist reporting capacity may limit clini...

Background and purpose: Accurate segmentation of the urethra is crucial for safe focal dose escalated radiotherapy, while prostate zone identification is important for prostate cancer diagnosis. Manual delineations on ma...

Abstract This study explores the valorization of ceramic waste (CW) and waste tire particles in the development of eco-friendly cementitious tiles for outdoor roof shielding applications. CW, sourced from industrial bypr...

Background and objectives: The multiple chest x-ray datasets released in the last years have ground-truth labels intended for different computer vision tasks, suggesting that performance in automated chest x-ray interpre...

El paradigma constructivista plantea que el proceso de enseñanza debe ser dinámico, con participación activa del sujeto que aprende. En este contexto las decisiones tomadas en el aula por el docente impactan de manera...

Abstract Objective Given the distinct intratumoral heterogeneity of glioblastoma (GB) and solitary brain metastasis (SBM), habitat-based radiomics derived from neurite orientation dispersion and density imaging (NODDI) m...

Abstract Backgrounds Nickel-titanium (NiTi) rotary instruments are widely used in endodontics because of their flexibility and superelasticity. However, the cyclic fatigue resistance of ORODEKA and M3-L systems in curved...

Solar iron production from H2-based direct reduction of iron ore was investigated in a continuously particle-fed reactor for performance analysis. Concentrated solar energy was used as the external source of high-tempera...

The global water emergency requires innovative and sustainable solutions to afford clean water especially after a rapid growing populations and industrial practices besides environmental changes. Solar desalination, part...

High-power density output in enzymatic fuel cells is a key feature to reduce the size of self-powered implantable medical devices. Electron transfer mediated through redox polyelectrolytes allows the transport of electro...

Abstract Objective Differentiating complicated from uncomplicated appendicitis remains a clinical challenge despite major advances in diagnostic imaging and evaluation. Inflammatory biomarkers derived from routine blood ...

Elastomeric conductive textiles are promising for wearable electromagnetic shielding, requiring maintained performance under stretch. Herein, weft-stretch conductive woven fabric integrating silver-plated elastic wrapped...

The increasing release of greenhouse gases (GHGs), particularly CO2, continues to drive global warming and highlights the need for effective mitigation technologies. In this study, porous nanostructured cellulose acetate...

Abstract The elastocaloric effect, driven by stress-induced martensitic transformations, offers a promising route toward efficient and environmentally friendly solid-state cooling. However, its practical implementation h...

Silicon photonics integrated with graphene provides a promising solution to realize integrated photodetectors operating at the communication window thanks to graphene’s ultrafast response and compatibility with CMOS fa...

Abstract Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles are widely explored for photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants due to their high stability, low cost, and environmental compatibility. In this study, ZnO nanoparticles we...

While heterostructured materials leveraging both continuous and discontinuous precipitation have been developed to enhance the mechanical properties of L12-strengthened high-entropy alloys, the pivotal role of the hard-t...

Abstract A promising approach for constructing visible-light-responsive photocatalysts with superior activity is realized through the surface grafting of wide-band-gap semiconductors with earth-abundant elements. Consequ...

Hybrid aluminum 6061 composites reinforced with various forms of magnesite-white (WM), dead-burnt magnesite (DBM), and lightly calcined magnesite (LCM)-in combination with carbon fiber (CF) were developed through the sti...