FC - Science topic

Dehydration stress is the most significant abiotic factor affecting plant growth and development. In recent years, the use of engineered nanomaterials has emerged as a promising solution to mitigate the destructive effects of drought stress on plants. This study, conducted in 2021, aimed to investigate the impact of carbon nanoparticles on the prop...

Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) play a crucial role in the development of sustainable transportation solutions by integrating several power sources. This study centers on a novel modelling system that drives a synchronous motor with permanent magnet (PMSM) in the context of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) utilizing solar (PV) panels, batteries, fue...

The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the Europ carcass classification system (ECCS) in discriminating between carcass characteristics and meat quality of fat-tailed (FT) and thin-tailed (TT) lambs. In this study, 45 single male lambs of the breeds Akkaraman (n = 14), Karayaka (n = 15), and Herik (n = 16) were used. The lambs were fed an...

The brownbanded cockroach, Supella longipalpa (F.), is a cosmopolitan pest cockroach that infests indoor environments. Compared to the more prevalent German cockroach, Blattella germanica (L.), S. longipalpa has higher temperature requirements but can infest a wider range of environments within structures under suitable conditions. Little is known...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the sports industry by offering novel solutions that enhance performance, operational efficiency, and sustainability. This study investigates the integration of AI in achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs) within leading sports clubs worldwide. The research focuses on Manchester City (UK), FC...

Amid the rising relevance of early and non-invasive markers for neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease, this study addresses the relationship between two promising candidates: electrophysiology and plasma markers. Specifically, functional connectivity, which underlies cognitive function, with p-tau231 (i.e., a marker of incipient A...

Inclusion of daratumumab and isatuximab in therapeutic regimens has improved outcomes in multiple myeloma patients. As these agents block CD38 detection, they may result in difficulties in flow cytometric (FC) identification of plasma cells (PCs). In addition, the heterogeneity of myeloma immunophenotype and the introduction of novel therapeutic ag...

Financial well-being (FWB) has emerged as a critical tool for fostering resilience and sustainability among small business owners. It plays a vital role in ensuring their long-term survival and growth, as they largely depend on their personal financial capacities within a rapidly changing business landscape. Grounded in the Theory of Financial Capa...

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) Group 1 from the World Health Organization (WHO) is a rare, severe chronic, and progressive condition. Patients with PAH have increased oxidative stress (OS) and diminished antioxidant capacity. Melatonin is a potent antioxidant hormone with reported benefits in PAH animal models. We aimed to evaluate the funct...

With the development of computer technology, online music-related industries have rapidly expanded, driving demands for tasks such as music genre classification and retrieval. Accurate computer-based music genre classification is a key factor in enabling music emotion classification and ensuring the proper functioning of recommendation systems. Con...

The alpha rhythm is a hallmark of electrophysiological resting-state brain activity, that serves as a biomarker in health and disease. Alpha power is far from uniform over time, exhibiting dynamic fluctuations. The likelihood of those power values can be captured by a decreasing exponential function, which in certain cases becomes bimodal. While al...

ABSTRACT. Sports academies in general, and football academies in particular, base their activity on the belief that sport can be used as a comprehensive educational tool that helps young students acquire essential values in their training as responsible citizens. The main objective of this research is to identify the factors that favour the succes...

In DC microgrids, integrating renewable energy sources (RESs) such as photovoltaic (PV) systems and fuel cells (FCs) with energy storage devices (ESDs) is crucial for ensuring a continuous power supply. This work presents the implementation of a Four-Port Converter (FPC) designed to seamlessly integrate an ESD with PV and FC sources while employing...

A Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) is a demanding platform, wherein sensor nodes (SNs) monitor and sense physical as well as environmental circumstances and transfer data to the base station (BS) using routing. The agricultural sector also adopts this network for promoting innovations for environment-friendly farming techniques, less management expens...

This study explored the perceptions of Bhutanese students regarding flipped classroom (FC) instruction in biology. A total of 52 Grade 10 students from a central school in Bumthang district were selected using a cluster sampling design. The participants were naturally assigned to either the FC group or the Conventional Group (CG). While students in...

Background Beta‐thalassemia major (β‐TM) is a hereditary blood disorder characterized by chronic anemia and hypoxia, which may have profound effects on brain function. This study systematically evaluates alterations in both intra‐brain network functional connectivity (FC) and inter‐network functional connectivity (FNC) in β‐TM patients using restin...

Studies have shown the beneficial effects of musical instrument on memory and executive function in healthy aging. However, few studies investigated these long-term benefits. In this regard, the current study tracked a cohort of older adults (n = 53) over 4 years after they have initially participated in a musical instrument training program. Out o...

Carbonate apatite (CO3Ap) granules have been employed as advanced bone substitutes owing to their capacity to remodel into new natural bone, aligning with the bone remodeling process. Their application spans dental clinical fields in both Japan and the US. Nonetheless, owing to the granular nature of CO3Ap, certain challenges in the application of...

This study evaluates the effectiveness of varying levels of human and artificial intelligence (AI) integration in reproducibility assessments of quantitative social science research. We computationally reproduced quantitative results from published articles in the social sciences with 288 researchers, randomly assigned to 103 teams across three gro...

Chronic constipation (CC) and functional constipation (FC) are common gastrointestinal disorders that significantly affect quality of life. This study investigates the intestinal microbiota characteristics in CC and FC patients, revealing microbial imbalances characterized by reduced beneficial taxa, such as Acinetobacter, Blautia, Dorea formicigen...

Aim Due to the limited evidence, the effects and neuroimaging mechanisms of acupuncture for amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI) are still needed to investigate. Our objectives were to assess the effects and investigate its therapy‐driven modification in functional neural response. Methods Right‐handed aMCI patients were enrolled and randomly...

Unlike floral honeys, honeydew honey is produced by bees from plant secretions and the excretions of plant-sucking insects. In this study, the influence of simulated gastrointestinal digestion of bracatinga honeydew honey (BHH) on its anti-inflammatory activity (assessed by a LPS-induced inflammatory assay), antioxidant capacity (measured by DPPH-s...

Introduction Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. The use of sequential polychemotherapies has improved the survival of patients with advanced metastatic disease. However, the survival rates achieved are low, and chemotherapy-related side effects are significant. Therefore, new, efficient, and tolerable...

Understanding the structural and functional differences in the brain between sexes may provide insight into the sex differences in behaviors, cognition, and disorders. Structural (SC) and functional (FC) connectivity were examined in this study on 111 (Females = 56) right-handed, healthy, young adults controlled for brain size, using the cluster an...

Objectives This study aimed to investigate resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) changes in Coal Workers’ Pneumoconiosis (CWP) patients with alcoholism using Amplitude of Low-Frequency Fluctuation (ALFF) and Functional Connectivity (FC) analyses. Materials and methods A total of 60 patients with stage I CWP and 30 healthy cont...

INTRODUCTION Synaptic dysfunction and loss are pathological hallmarks of neurodegenerative diseases. Neuronal pentraxin 2 (NPTX2), a presynaptic protein involved in synaptic plasticity, has been linked to cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease (AD) and other neurodegenerative disorders. METHODS We developed and validated a novel single molecule...

Background Occupational burnout is a significant problem among nurses, linked to negative outcomes. Understanding its neurobiological basis is crucial, yet remains limited. Methods Resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rs-fMRI) data were acquired from 40 female nurses with occupational burnout and 40 healthy controls. Degree central...

Background Tofacitinib is a Janus kinase inhibitor for the treatment of ulcerative colitis (UC). Prospective real-world data are scarce. Objectives To collect data on clinical outcomes, including health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and fatigue during treatment with tofacitinib. Design This is a prospective observational multicentre study in Sw...

Generation Z's increasing interest in digital investment drives the need to understand the factors that influence their acceptance of investment applications such as Bareksa. This study aims to analyze the acceptance of Bareksa using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model which consists of four main constructs namely P...

Introduction: Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) remains one of the deadliest cancers, especially in advanced stages. The PREDICT trial (NCT03468335), a phase IIIb/IV study, aimed to predict second-line treatment success for advanced PDAC (aPDAC) using clinical data profiles. This translational research explored how first-line chemotherapy (CT...

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a complex neurodegenerative disease, characterized by pronounced heterogeneity in symptoms. This study investigates the functional connectivity (FC) patterns associated with distinct symptom clusters, aiming to elucidate the heterogeneity in PD and uncover the neural mechanisms underlying its motor and cognitive symptoms...

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) significantly impacts global health, impairing individual functioning and increasing socioeconomic burden. Developing innovative, interpretable approaches for its identification is essential for improving diagnosis and guiding treatment. This study introduces a novel framework designed to classify MDD using resting-s...

The BAT-Sailing project is a joint project of the Norddeutscher Regatta Verein and FC St. Pauli Segeln, which enables people with and without disabilities to pursue sailing together in a performance-oriented manner as part of training and regattas. The project originally started with the intention of realizing the joint sailing of sighted and blind...

Drought stress poses a significant challenge to soybean (Glycine max) production, necessitating the development of effective strategies to improve growth and yield in such conditions. This study investigates the individual and combined effects of the plant probiotic bacterium Brevibacterium sediminis (Bs) and titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO 2 ,...

Compared with 2D monolayers, 3D models more closely mimic native muscle tissue and allow functional measurements. A more complete understanding of how culture conditions and duration affect myotube maturity/function is crucial for validating the transition to 3D systems. Human skeletal muscle cells were cultured as 2D monolayers or within 3D hydrog...

Wireless sensor networks (WSN) have acquired great importance from industries owing to their wide range of applications. In system security, intrusion detection systems (IDS) play a significant role. In WSN, data aggregation protocols are utilized to maximize the network’s life span and minimize every sensor node’s communication weight as well as e...

The concepts and techniques of fractional calculus (FC) have been increasingly used in the modeling and design of electrical components and circuits. Current research on fractional-order (FO) modeling focuses mainly on low-order converters. Since the FO characteristics of real inductors and capacitors can significantly affect the dynamic performanc...

The effects of stocking density (SD) and feeder access (FA) on the performance and damaging behaviour of weaned piglets are not well understood. Three experiments (Ts) were conducted. T1 compared low SD (LSD) (0.55 m 2 /piglet) and moderate SD (MSD) (0.37 m 2 /piglet), T2 compared low FA (LFA1) (1.33 piglets/feeder; partially slatted floor) and hig...

Zdunek, P., Wałach, K., Nanninga, T., Abeysekara, R., De Wint, F.C. 2025. New predation records of monitor lizards (genus Varanus) on scolopendrid centipedes and a house gecko, with a review of bark centipedes (Scolopendromorpha) in the diet of varanid lizards. Herpetology Notes 18: 399–408.

Complex brain function comprises a multitude of neural operations in parallel and often at different speeds. Each of these operations is carried out across a network of distributed brain regions. How multiple distributed processes are facilitated in parallel is largely unknown. We postulate that such processing relies on a multiplex of dynamic netw...

Introduction The pathogenesis of vestibular migraine (VM) still remained unclear. This study used functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) techniques to study the characteristics of VM brain structure and function changes, to explore the association between those changes and clinical symptoms. Methods 13 VM p...

Achieving highly efficient and stable conversion of carbon dioxide reduction reaction (CO2RR) into value‐added chemicals at industrial current density is crucial but challenging due to its complex gas–solid–liquid interface. Here the local microenvironment of three–phase interface is successfully regulated to boost the CO2RR performance of Ni speci...

Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) is characterized by persistent gaming behavior that causes significant social and personal impairment. While most research has focused on individual and game-related factors contributing to IGD, less attention has been given to environmental influences such as family communication (FC), vertically individualistic (VI)...

Abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) in children is a life‐threatening complication with high morbidity and mortality. Stressful life events are among the risk factors of functional constipation (FC) in children. We present a 13‐year‐old male patient with chronic FC due to parents’ separation who presented with a history of FC since infancy and ina...

Background This study investigates the long-term functional and transthoracic echocardiographic (TTE) progression in Behcet’s disease (BD) patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH), aiming to address knowledge gaps regarding PH in BD. Methods This study included 17 BD patients with PH detected by TTE and 6 patients with pulmonary artery involvemen...

Hippocampal activity supports memory and many other brain functions. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) guided by hippocampal functional connectivity (FC) shows promise in improving memory, but direct neural evidence of its capacity to engage and modulate hippocampal activity is lacking. Here we combined TMS with intracranial electroencephalog...

This paper aims to address the limitations of traditional strategic foresight methodologies, specifically the Futures Cone (FC), by introducing and evaluating a novel framework called the Adaptive Futures Mesh (AFM). The study employs a conceptual analysis, drawing on systems thinking, complexity science, and participatory design principles to deve...

Functional MRI (fMRI) and diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) help explore correlations between structural connectivity (SC) and functional connectivity (FC; SC–FC coupling). Studies on mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) observed coupling disruptions, co-occurring with cognitive decline. Advanced “fixel-based” analyses improv...

This research seeks to map perception of gender-based violence and social support capital and its impact on the position and coping strategies in these situations of a group of young women in foster care (FC) who have been mentored and a group of non-foster care undergraduate women (N-FC) who participated in a mentoring program on gender-based viol...

The ability of deep neural networks (DNNs) to represent phonotactic generalizations derived from lexical learning remains an open question. This study (1) investigates the lexically-invariant generalization capacity of generative convolutional neural networks (CNNs) trained on raw audio waveforms of lexical items and (2) explores the consequences o...

Sosyal ve psikolojik boyutta, masalların aktarımında toplumsal değerlerin değişimi büyük bir rol oynamaktadır. Geleneksel masallar, çoğunlukla ahlaki değerleri ve toplumsal normları gelecek nesillere aktarmak amacıyla anlatılmıştır. Ancak modernleşme, küreselleşme ve medya etkisi, masallarda evrensel unsurların öne çıkmasına, yerel ve kültürel unsu...

Introduction Most brain imaging studies on olfaction focus on short-term odorant stimuli, with few examining long-lasting odor exposure or its after-effects. In this study, we utilized resting-state fMRI (rsfMRI) to investigate the effects of prolonged odor exposure to lavender on brain activity and whether these persist post-exposure. Methods Fou...

Icephobic surfaces offer a passive protection strategy against icing hazards in industrial applications. However, the improvement of surface icephobicity is normally accompanied by a compromise in mechanical properties and restrains the practical application of current icephobic surfaces/materials. Here, a generic strategy for icephobic material de...

Il peut résulter de légers écarts avec quelques uns des chiffres définitifs officiels qui seront dévoilés plus tard car, même s'il n'est fait appel qu'à des sources originales officielles 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 , ceux-ci sont incomplets et la décomposition de certains agrégats a dû être estimée pour ne pas différer la publication de chiffres...

Childhood maltreatment is a significant risk factor for the development of major depressive disorder (MDD) and is closely linked to abnormalities in the brain’s reward circuitry. Previous studies have observed reward circuitry abnormalities centered around the putamen in MDD patients, treating it as a single core nucleus. However, the putamen is a...

Monoculture systems depend on high nitrogen (N) fertilisation. Incorporating leg-umes into forage crops offers a sustainable alternative with agronomic and economic benefits. This study assesses the impact of legumes in fodder systems, evaluating yield, N use efficiency (NUE), and profitability while identifying the best cropping strategy under sem...

Objective. Temporal interference stimulation’s (TISs) efficacy in modulating brain networks remains unexplored. We aimed to evaluate the differential impact of TIS and high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation (HD-tDCS) on resting-state functional connectivity (FC) and the topological properties of brain networks, particularly the sen...

Aims Longitudinal studies addressing the predictive value of brain network connectivity in PD hallucinations are lacking. This study investigated whether functional connectivity markers could predict PD hallucinations independently of clinical markers. Methods This study used data from the Parkinson's Progression Marker Initiative, a longitudinal...

Phosphorus (P) uptake in plants is reduced under water deficiency, which negatively affects plant growth. However, interaction of soil moisture and P deficiency affects morpho-physiological and biochemical responses of plants is still little known. This study investigates the physiological and biochemical responses of maize hybrids under the intera...

Potatoes benefit from irrigation management because of the significant effect of irrigation on both yield and quality. Precise irrigation of potatoes is challenging due to multiple factors, including their shallow root zone, daily evapotranspiration (ET) rates, and sensitivity to soil moisture fluctuations. These factors make it difficult to mainta...

Purpose We examined the associations of plasma vitamin B12 concentrations with executive functions (EFs) in children aged 7–11 years from the Growing Up in Singapore Towards healthy Outcomes (GUSTO) cohort. Methods Plasma vitamin B12 concentrations were measured at age 8 years. Selected subtests from the Developmental Neuropsychological Assessment...

The networked architecture of the brain promotes synchrony among neuronal populations. These communication patterns can be mapped using functional imaging, yielding functional connectivity (FC) networks. While most studies use Pearson’s correlations by default, numerous pairwise interaction statistics exist in the scientific literature. How does th...

A Febre Chikungunya (FC) é uma infecção viral transmitida por mosquitos do gênero Aedes, caracterizada por sintomas debilitantes como febre e intensas dores articulares. O vírus chegou às Américas em 2013, causando surtos significativos. Sem antiviral específico, o tratamento atual visa o alívio sintomático. Nesse contexto, a eletroterapia surge co...

This is an Open Access Journal / article distributed under the terms of the Creative ommons Attribution License (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0) which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. All rights reserved. The goal of a Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) is to extend the network's life...

The diagnostic performance and clinical utility of fecal calprotectin (FC), fecal immunochemical occult blood test (FIT), leucine-rich alpha-2 glycoprotein (LRG), C-reactive protein (CRP), and prostaglandin E-major urinary metabolite (PGE-MUM) as established biomarkers for ulcerative colitis (UC) were evaluated. Significant correlations were observ...

The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the Europ carcass classification system (ECCS) in discriminating between carcass characteristics and meat quality of fat‐tailed (FT) and thin‐tailed (TT) lambs. In this study, 45 single male lambs of the breeds Akkaraman (n = 14), Karayaka (n = 15), and Herik (n = 16) were used. The lambs were fed an...

Objectives: This study aims to assess the potential of municipal solid waste (MSW)-derived solid bio-fuels as sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels. It focuses on evaluating their physical characteristics, calorific values, and flue gas emission profiles to determine their suitability for clean energy applications. Theoretical Framework: Grounde...

RESUMO Objetivos: analisar os fatores associados à ideação suicida ao longo da vida em homens privados de liberdade em uma unidade prisional. Métodos: estudo transversal realizado em uma unidade prisional do Paraná em 2022, com 100 participantes. Resultados: ao longo da vida, 37,0% (n=37) dos participantes apresentaram ideação suicida: 97,3% (n=36)...

Localization of the epileptic seizure onset zone (SOZ) as a step in presurgical planning leads to higher efficiency in surgical and stimulation treatments. However, the clinical localization procedure is a difficult, long procedure with increasing challenges in patients with complex epileptic foci. The interictal methods have been proposed to assis...

How brain networks and cognition co-evolve during development remains poorly understood. Using longitudinal data collected at baseline and Year 2 from 2,949 individuals (ages 8.9-13.5) in the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study, we show that baseline resting-state functional connectivity (FC) more strongly predicts future cognitive...

Background The economically important yaks have a low reproductive rate of only one calf every two years or two calves every three years, which significantly limits the development of the yak industry. Protein and dietary energy are important factors affecting the productive performance of ruminants. Methods This study examined the effects of thre...

The brain extracellular matrix (ECM) regulates myelin repair and regeneration following a demyelinating event by interacting with neuronal progenitors and immune cells. Therefore, generation and characterization of decellularized human brain tissue (DHBT) in regions with distinct neuroregenerative capacities are essential to determine factors modul...

This study investigates phytochemical variations in three‐dimensional (3D) printed biscuits prepared using raw and bioprocessed wholegrain/multigrain food inks. The flour‐based food inks were raw wholegrains (i) 100% cowpea, (ii) 100% quinoa; bioprocessed wholegrains (iii) 100% fermented cowpea (FC), (iv) 100% malted quinoa (MQ), as well as multigr...

Major depressive disorder (MDD) demonstrates significant alterations in intrinsic functional connectivity (FC) of the subcortical networks (SCN). However, the neurobiological mechanisms underlying these changes in adolescents with MDD and their association with stressors and sleep disturbances remain poorly understood. Using seed-based functional c...

The SPAW computer model can predict soil moisture under various tensions based on particle size distribution, gravel content, compaction, salinity, and organic matter. This ability may be decreased in soils with high levels of calcium carbonate due to its effect on soil properties related to moisture content. Therefore, this research evaluated and...

Background The emergence and spread of insecticide resistance in malaria vectors threatens vector control efforts. The use of spatial repellent products (SR) containing volatile insecticides such as transfluthrin offer a promising complementary strategy to current vector control tools. Here, we employed whole transcriptome analysis to investigate t...

Foamed concrete (FC) is distinguished by its unique properties and complex mixture design, which often necessitates extensive experimental trials to achieve target characteristics such as compressive strength (CS). Despite these challenges, numerical regression techniques have proven effective in predicting concrete properties. This research introd...

The Katla volcano is a bimodal caldera complex within Iceland's basalt‐dominated Eastern Volcanic Zone. To unravel the petrogenesis of silica‐rich rocks from Katla, we provide new δ¹⁸O values for almost 60 basaltic, intermediate, and high‐silica eruptive rocks, including a number of partially melted felsic xenoliths. The basaltic samples display a...

Load balancing is the crucial components in cloud computing, which make sure of the effective resource utilization, system reliability, and uninterrupted services. The effectual load balancing is the main challenge in cloud computing that requires advanced techniques to maintain Quality of Service (QoS). In this article, we develop the deep Kroneck...

In the evolving field of science education, effectively teaching complex subjects like microorganismsposes significant challenges, particularly given the constraints of limited class time. This case study explores the efficacy of two instructional methods—the Flipped Classroom (FC) and the Traditional Classroom (TC)—in enhancing middle school stude...

The rapid advancement of the civil aviation industry has attracted significant attention to research on pilots. However, the brain changes experienced by flight cadets following their training remain, to some extent, an unexplored territory compared to those of the general population. The aim of this study was to examine the impact of flight traini...

Purpose The Flipped Classroom (FC) is a promising method of learning, particularly in medical education. Studies show that FC improves student engagement, achievement, and satisfaction. However, its effectiveness in larger classroom settings remains debated. This study explores the impact of FC on theoretical knowledge and practical skills in cardi...