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An experimental study on double longitudinal plate connection for steel T-joints subject to out-of-plane moments
Abstract Square hollow section (SHS) is widely used as a chord member in steel trusses. In one connection type, a brace using I-shape or box section at a T-joint transfers out-of-plane bendi...
In vivo tibialis anterior muscle mechanics through force estimation using ankle joint moment and shear wave elastography
Abstract Understanding how individual muscles contribute to joint mechanics is crucial for biomechanics. This study investigated the tibialis anterior (TA) shear modulus using shear wave ela...
Cerebral microstructural alterations as an imaging biomarker for Post-COVID-condition
Abstract To develop an imaging biomarker-based approach for the diagnosis of Post-COVID-condition (PCC) at the individual patient level. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data from a prospect...
Extracellular vesicle-associated transcriptomic and proteomic biomarkers show in vitro potential for vandetanib treatment monitoring in anaplastic thyroid cancer
Abstract Anaplastic thyroid cancer (ATC) is an aggressive and rare disease. Rapid metastasis and limited treatments call for additional therapeutic options, including drug repurposing. The e...
SDC2 and FN as cargo proteins in circulating extracellular vesicles in obese breast cancer patients with lymph node metastasis
Abstract Lymph node metastasis (LNM) is a pivotal determinant of breast cancer (BC) patient prognosis and treatment efficacy. Cell surface heparan sulfate proteoglycans (HSPGs), namely, synd...
Internal quality assessment of blood components at Mansoura university blood transfusion center
Abstract In modern blood banking, quality control of blood products ensures the timely availability of a blood component of high-quality yield with maximum efficacy and minimal risk...
Exploring the potential of hydro alcoholic crude extract of beeswax as antibacterial antifungal antiviral antiinflammatory and antioxidant agent
Abstract Apis mellifera beeswax is synthesized from honey sugars and secreted by specialized glands located on the ventral side of the abdomen of worker bees aged 12–18 days. Th...
Enhanced oil recovery from sandstone reservoir using cationic hyperbranched polyamidoamine dendrimer surfactant flooding under real reservoir conditions
Abstract This study investigates the application of a synthesized cationic hyperbranched polyamidoamine (PAMAM) dendrimer surfactant (G2-C12) as a novel chemical agent for enhanced o...
In vitro assessment of fracture resistance of premolar teeth restored with diatomite zirconia versus barium glass filled resin composite
Impact of chewing muscle anesthesia on masticatory performance in healthy participants
Abstract The impact of the muscle spindles in the masticatory performance remains elucidated. This study aimed to investigate the impact of local anesthesia in the jaw-closing muscles on mas...
Correction: The impact of the integrated people-centered eye care model on myopia control among children and adolescents in China
Increased frontal functional connectivity correlates with structural disconnection in the anterior corpus callosum in healthy older adults
Abstract Cognitive aging is a heterogeneous process characterized by a varied decline in brain performance. While the neurophysiological basis of this decline remains poorly understo...
Effects of sport specific unplanned movements on ankle kinetics and kinematics in healthy athletes from systematic review with meta-analysis
Abstract Lower limb injuries are common in team sports, often occurring during athletic tasks with high cognitive demands, such as time-constrained decision-making. This systematic review an...
NPK nano-fertilizers enhance growth, oil quality, and yield regularity in Picual olive trees
Abstract This study aimed to assess the impact of green-synthesized NPK nano-fertilizers (NPKNF) on the growth, productivity, and quality of the ‘Picual’ olive cultivar under Egyptian condit...
Buffering effects of supporting electrolytes on pH profiles in electrochemical cells
Abstract In electrochemical processes, the pH values at the electrodes affect their potentials, reaction kinetics, product compositions, etc. However, predicting local pH values is complicat...
Population genetic structure of Chrysomya megacephala (Fabricius) of the Egyptian fauna
An improved Sinh Cosh optimizer for optimizing energy management system in nano-grids
Abstract The increasing integration of renewable energy sources in Nano-grids has created a need for efficient energy management systems to optimize energy usage and minimize operational cos...
Metabolic identification of bioactive compounds of Citrus reticulata cultivars extracts for a novel approach to polycystic ovary syndrome
Abstract Polycystic ovary syndrome; is a prevalent endocrine disorder, characterized by hormonal imbalances, inflammation, and oxidative stress. Natural remedies, including Murcott and Merav...
Impact of decoration of spherical silicon nanoparticles on 2D Ni-MOF nanosheets for integrating superior photodegradation of toxic organic pollutants in aqueous solution
Abstract The contamination of water resources by toxic organic pollutants poses severe environmental and health risks, representing a critical global challenge that demands the development o...
Artifact detection in fluorescence microscopy using convolutional autoencoder
Abstract To ensure analytical accuracy in fluorescence microscopy image analysis, robust artifact detection is essential. For large datasets or time-sensitive analyses, automation is advisab...
Microwave-assisted synthesis and characterization of Xanthan gum-grafted polyacrylamide hydrogel for the removal of acid red 8 dye from aqueous solutions
Abstract This study focuses on creating a sustainable, biodegradable, and affordable hydrogel from xanthan gum grafted polyacrylamide using a microwave-assisted synthesis method. The hydroge...
A quasi-randomised pilot study on the efficacy and perceived usefulness of adding chemosignals to mindfulness practice for women with social anxiety
Abstract Body odours (BOs) of individuals in specific emotional states can influence receivers’ responses – referred to as an emotional contagion. To investigate the potential of BOs to enha...
Epigenomic profiling of immune cell subtypes reveals H3K27ac-marked stress signatures after long-duration spaceflight
Abstract Long-duration spaceflight imposes significant physiological stress on astronauts, including profound alterations in immune function. This study investigated epigenetic changes in im...
Securely stressed: association between attachment and empathic stress in romantic couples
Abstract Stress-related disorders are common in modern societies. What adds to the burden is empathic stress, arising when observing another’s stress elicits a stress response in the...
Improving electrocoagulation performance by adding environmentally friendly materials
Abstract This study investigates the enhancement of electrocoagulation (EC) treatment of wastewater by adding mucilage extracted from Egyptian taro (...