Academic Articles & Research Papers

Composite-Decorative Tiles with Granite

The paper presents the results of the authors’ scientific research on a composite material with polymeric matrix, hardened with rock particles. It was studied the influence of the quantity of the hardening phase on the compression resistanc...

Transport Properties of Mie Fluids: Molecular Dynamics Simulations and Entropy Scaling.

A six‐port network based on substrate integrated waveguide coupler with metal strips

Abstract In this study, a novel coupling structure based on half‐mode substrate‐integrated waveguide (HMSIW) is proposed with a small size and broad bandwidth. The HMSIW coupler is realised by connecting their equivalent magnetic walls with...

Increased remission with fewer corticosteroids and more biologics in rheumatoid arthritis at 7-year follow-up in real-life conditions

Abstract Remission in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an important therapeutic target that is not easy to achieve in real-life conditions. Some prognostic factors have been identified but the literature is variable. The objectives of this stud...

Lipid-mediated gating of a miniature mechanosensitive MscS channel from Trypanosoma cruzi

Abstract The mechanosensitive channel of small conductance (MscS) from E. coli (EcMscS) has served as the prevailing model system for understanding mechanotransduction in ion channels. Trypanosoma cruzi, the protozoan parasite causing Chaga...

Ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemistry and pharmacological aspects of the genus Premna: a review

Context: The genus Premna (Lamiaceae), distributed throughout tropical and subtropical Asia, Africa, Australia and the Pacific Islands, is used in folk medicine primarily to treat inflammation, immune-related diseases, stomach disorders, wo...

Dietary effects of protein and lipid levels on growth performance and flesh quality of large-size largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides)

The aim of this trial was to investigate the effects of dietary protein and lipid levels on growth performance and flesh quality of largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides). A 3 × 3 two-factor design was used, including three crude protein l...

UTRme: A Scoring-Based Tool to Annotate Untranslated Regions in Trypanosomatid Genomes

Most signals involved in post-transcriptional regulatory networks are located in the untranslated regions (UTRs) of the mRNAs. Therefore, to deepen our understanding of gene expression regulation, delimitation of these regions with high acc...

Improved Immunohistochemistry of Mouse Eye Sections Using Davidson's Fixative and Melanin Bleaching

Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and immunofluorescence (IF) are fundamental molecular biology techniques to assess protein expression. However, the melanin present normally in the eye in the uveal tract (choroid, iris, and ciliary body) and the ...

Metabolomic Profile Alterations Associated with the SLC16A11 Risk Haplotype Following a Lifestyle Intervention in People With Prediabetes

Background: A risk haplotype in SLC16A11 characterized by alterations in fatty acid metabolism emerged as a genetic risk factor associated with increased susceptibility to type 2 diabetes (T2D) in Mexican population. Its role on treatment r...

C3a Enhances the Formation of Intestinal Organoids through C3aR1

C3a is important in the regulation of the immune response as well as in the development of organ inflammation and injury. Furthermore, C3a contributes to liver regeneration but its role in intestinal stem cell function has not been studied....

Case report: Rapid development of amyloid A amyloidosis in temporal arteritis with SAA1.3 allele; An unusual case of intestinal amyloidosis secondary to temporal arteritis

Temporal arteritis (TA) is a large-vessel vasculitis mostly seen in older patients. Amyloid A (AA) amyloidosis secondary to a chronic inflammation induces multiple organ dysfunctions, including a dysfunction of the gastrointestinal tract. H...

Improving the Transferability of Suspended Solid Estimation in Wetland and Deltaic Waters with an Empirical Hyperspectral Approach

The deposition of suspended sediment is an important process that helps wetlands accrete surface material and maintain elevation in the face of sea level rise. Optical remote sensing is often employed to map total suspended solids (TSS), th...

Effect of Heated Wall Corrugation on Thermal Performance in an L-Shaped Vented Cavity Crossed by Metal Foam Saturated with Copper–Water Nanofluid

Practical applications such as solar power energy systems, electronic cooling, and the convective drying of vented enclosures require continuous developments to enhance fluid and heat flow. Numerous studies have investigated the enhancement...

Optimization of Support and Relief Parameters for Deep-Buried Metal Mine Roadways

The management of rock mass deformation in high-stress roadways is a pivotal aspect of deep geotechnical engineering. Given the fruitful outcomes of research in rock mechanics regarding traditional confining pressure control methods, schola...

A study on process information-driven cyber threat detection for I&C systems in NPP

The increasing digitalization of Instrumentation and Control (I&C) systems in Nuclear Power Plants (NPPs) has improved operational efficiency while introducing cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Conventional network-based intrusion detection sy...

A Study on Instructional Humor: How Much Humor Is Used in Presentations?

Humor is applied in pedagogy to create a positive learning environment. Recent research focuses on the theories, effects, individual differences, and qualitative aspects of humor for instruction. However, there is a lack of studies focusing...

A systematic review of natural language processing applied to radiology reports

BACKGROUND: Natural language processing (NLP) has a significant role in advancing healthcare and has been found to be key in extracting structured information from radiology reports. Understanding recent developments in NLP application to r...

A comparative empirical evaluation of semantic clustering algorithms on static word embeddings

Objective: This study conducts a comprehensive empirical evaluation of semantic clustering algorithms to identify the most effective approach for automatically organizing and extracting meaning from textual data. By systematically comparing...

Analyzing Brain Tumor Classification Techniques: A Comprehensive Survey

Classification of brain tumour is critical in medical image analysis and diagnosis as it aids in determining the affinity of cases to select treatment paths. This feature underscores the importance of accurate classification of brain tumour...