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Article Citation Count: 0Numerical Simulation of Combined Convective Heat Transfer in a Sinusoidal Cavity With Lid-Driven Cap Affected by Fractal Blocks(Elsevier B.V., 2025) Abdolvand, R.; Yoosefzadeh, S.; Jaffar, H.A.; Abdul-Redha, H.K.; Akbari, O.A.; Ahmadi, G.; Pirmoradian, M.Improving the thermal performance of equipment on large and small scales is one of the most important issues in engineering. In this numerical study, the flow and combined convection heat transfer in a two-dimensional (2D) sinusoidal cavity affected by the movement of indirect hot fluid flow are investigated using the finite volume method. By using water/silver nanofluid in volume fractions (φ) of 0 to 0.06 and using fractal surfaces in a 2D cavity with a lid-driven cap in Richardson numbers (Ri) 0 to10, an attempt is made to increase the heat transfer efficiency of the sinusoidal hot surface. The results of this research show that due to the increase in the convective heat transfer coefficient resulted from the strengthening of the fluid velocity, a significant decrease in the temperature of the hot surface is achieved. At Ri = 10, due to the slower movement of the cap and the full compliance of the fluid with the sinusoidal surface, the heat penetration in the fluid layers increases and the temperature graphs become more uniform. The flow circulation between the two hot and cold sources is affected by the density gradients in the cooling fluid and the movement of the cap can create a different temperature distribution. The fluid temperature distribution is also dependent on moving areas in the cavity. The placement of fluid on fractal surfaces is associated with extreme velocity changes. Due to the presence of viscosity and the formation of the velocity boundary layer, this behavior also affects the movement of the fluid layers to the solid surface areas. The highest value of the Nusselt number (Nu) is gained during fluid contact with a cold lid-driven cap on the left side of the cavity. As the fluid moves further on the surfaces of the moving cavity, the hot fluid gradually exchanges its energy with the cavity cover and the fluid cools down. The presence of solid nanoparticles in a higher φ has a significant effect on reducing the temperature of the hot surface, which is due to the increase in the thermal conductivity of the cooling fluid. Compared to the base fluid, this behavior at φ = 0.06 has created a higher thermal efficiency increase of about 15 %. The lowest shear stress is related to the areas of fluid separation on the curved surface. In all investigated cases, the increase of φ can increase the average shear stress between 35 % and 43 % in different Ri. © 2024Article Citation Count: 0Static Stability of Functionally Graded Porous Nanoplates Under Uniform and Non-Uniform In-Plane Loads and Various Boundary Conditions Based on the Nonlocal Strain Gradient Theory(Elsevier B.V., 2025) Salahshour, Soheıl; Marhoon, T.; Babadoust, S.; Najm, A.S.; Pirmoradian, M.; Salahshour, S.; Sajadi, S.M.This work examines the buckling behavior of functionally graded porous nanoplates embedded in elastic media. Size effects are added to the nanoplate constitutive equations using nonlocal strain gradient theory. The four-variable refined plate theory is employed for nanoplate modeling. This theory assures stress-free conditions on both sides of the nanoplate and has less uncertainty than high-order shear deformation theories. It is postulated that the nanoplate experiences in-plane compressive loads, which may have both linear and nonlinear distributions. Additionally, uniform and non-uniform porosity distributions are considered. The governing partial differential equations are extracted using the notion of the minimal total potential energy. Following this, the Galerkin method is employed to solve these equations utilizing trigonometric shape functions. Simple, clamped, and combined boundary conditions for nanoplate edges are studied. Once the governing algebraic equations were extracted, the critical buckling load of the nanoplate is determined. To conduct a validation study, the obtained data are juxtaposed with the findings of previous studies, revealing a notable level of concurrence. After the critical buckling load has been ascertained, an inquiry is undertaken to assess the influence of various parameters including nonlocal and length scale parameters, boundary conditions, porosity distribution type, in-plane loading type, geometric dimensions of the nanoplate, and stiffness of the elastic environment, on the static stability of nanoplates. © 2024Article Citation Count: 0Multi-Objective Optimization of Buckling Load and Natural Frequency in Functionally Graded Porous Nanobeams Using Non-Dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm-Ii(Elsevier Ltd, 2025) Salahshour, Soheıl; Basem, A.; Jasim, D.J.; Hashemian, M.; Ali Eftekhari, S.; Al-fanhrawi, H.J.; Salahshour, S.This study investigates the fundamental natural frequency and critical buckling load of Functionally Graded Porous nanobeams supported by an elastic medium, addressing the need for optimized designs in advanced nanostructures. Utilizing a Genetic Algorithm and Non-Dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm-II, the research aims to identify the Pareto front for these two objectives while incorporating surface effects. The nanobeam is modeled using Nonlocal Strain Gradient Theory and Gurtin-Murdoch surface elasticity theory, with governing equations solved via the Generalized Differential Quadrature Method based on Reddy's Third-order Shear Deformation Theory. Key input parameters, including temperature gradient, residual surface stress, porosity, and elastic foundation properties, are varied to train two Artificial Neural Networks for output prediction. Results indicate that for the fundamental frequency, significant factors include the material length scale and the Pasternak shear foundation parameter, while the critical buckling load is mainly influenced by the temperature gradient and the same material parameters. These findings provide critical insights for designers, allowing them to make informed decisions based on optimal values for eight input parameters. © 2024 Elsevier LtdArticle Citation Count: 0Effect of Atomic Ratio of Ions on the Particle Diffusion and Permeability of Carbon Nanotubes in Reverse Electrodialysis Process Using Molecular Dynamics Simulation(Elsevier Ltd, 2025) Salahshour, Soheıl; Qader, K.H.; Al-Zahiwat, M.M.; Sawaran Singh, N.S.; Salahshour, S.; Mohammad Sajadi, S.; Mokhtarian, A.This study employed molecular dynamics simulations to investigate water transport through a carbon nanotube under an electric current, focusing on how varying ion atomic ratios influence key system parameters. These parameters include electric current intensity, fluid current intensity, maximum density, hydrogen bond count, and interaction energy as ion concentration changed. The research aimed to examine the effects of these changes on ion mobility, water permeability, and ion–carbon nanotube interactions. The study is conducted in two phases: equilibration, followed by the analysis of atomic transformations and the creation of various atomic ratios in samples. In the first phase, the kinetic energy of the atomic sample converges to 0.162 eV, and the potential energy reaches to 2.048 eV after 10 ns, indicating limited structural mobility and attractive forces among atoms. After equilibration, we achieved the atomic transformation process and created different atomic ratios. The results indicate that increasing ion ratios in the fluid led to a rise in electric current intensity, from 5.31 to 5.52 e/ns. Higher ion concentrations resulted in a greater density of charge carriers, enhancing ionic mobility and ion transport through the carbon nanotube. Moreover, higher ionic concentrations not only reduced the maximum density from 4.83 to 4.65 atoms/nm³ but also increases the number of broken hydrogen bonds, which could impact water transport and flow dynamics. Finally, according to the findings, there are 133 broken hydrogen bonds instead of 116, and the strength of the nanofluid flow, as well as the electric current, both increased when the ionic percentage of atoms rose to 5 %. © 2024 The AuthorsArticle Citation Count: 0A New Method Based on Local Binary Gaussian Pattern for Classification of Rat Estrous Cycle Stages Using Smear Images(Elsevier Ltd, 2025) Keleştimur, Haluk; Kilic, I.; Yaman, O.; Kacar, E.; Oz, Z.D.; Ozdede, M.R.; Kelestimur, H.; Fizyoloji / PhysiologyIn this study, a unique dataset was created by classifying the images of vaginal smears taken from rats under a microscope for 4 different cycles. Classifying a new case image with the help of this dataset is a computer vision problem. In this study, to improve the weaknesses of the LBP algorithm, a new feature extraction method called Local Binary Gaussian Pattern (LBGP) is developed based on the Gaussian matrix, which helps to remove noise in images. Local Binary Gaussian Pattern proposes a Gaussian-like filter inspired by the Gaussian matrix. After converting the smearing image to the gray histogram, the image features obtained with the help of the Local Binary Pattern (LBP) and our proposed Local Binary Gaussian Pattern (LBGP) feature extractor are combined to obtain features that we call hybrid features. From these features, the ones above a certain threshold value are selected with the help of Neighborhood Component Analysis (NCA), and a Hybrid + Neighborhood Component Analysis (NCA) approach is presented. All hybrid features and hybrid features reduced by Neighborhood Component Analysis were trained with Support Vector Machine (SVM), Decision Trees (DT), Naive Bayes (NB), and k-nearest Neighbors (k-NN) classifiers. According to the classification results, it is seen that the Support Vector Machine (SVM) is effectively classified with the trained classifier. With the Support Vector Machine (SVM) classifier, a success rate of over 90 % (90.25 %) was achieved. Considering the difficulty of classifying smearing images, this result is promising for the future stages of this study. © 2024 Elsevier LtdArticle Citation Count: 0Modeling the Influence of External Heat Flux on Thermal Characteristics of the Silica Aerogel/Paraffin in a Cylindrical Atomic Duct(Elsevier Ltd, 2025) Geng, L.; Ali, A.B.M.; Babadoust, S.; Kumar, A.; Abdullaeva, B.; Hussein, R.A.; Esmaeili, S.As the price of fuel rises and the environmental impact of greenhouse gases intensifies, a larger population is opting for alternative sources of sustainable energy. Currently, scientists are facing challenges in discovering an energy-saving method that is effective in diverse scenarios and is user-friendly. Many individuals are interested in using materials that can transition between solid, liquid, and gas states. The objective was to use these materials for heat retention. Silica aerogels exhibit effective thermal regulation, regardless of whether the environment is hot or cold. Phase change materials are substances that store thermal energy effectively and play a crucial role in maintaining temperature stability. This research explored how external heat flux affected the behavior of a tube filled with silica aerogel and phase change materials. Additionally, we incorporated CuO nanoparticles to evaluate their impact on the system. The study utilized LAMMPS software to perform molecular dynamics simulations for this purpose. To achieve our goal, we evaluated various aspects of virtual structure, which can be influenced by factors, such as density, velocity, temperature profile, heat flux, thermal conductivity, and the duration of filling and emptying. The findings indicate that as external heat flux increased, maximum density decreased to 0.1364 atoms/ų. Conversely, thermal conductivity, maximum velocity, and temperature increase to 1.97 W/m·K, 0.0138 Å/fs, and 649 K, respectively. Also, with maximum external heat flux, charging time decreases to 5.94 ns, while discharge time is recorded at 8.56 ns. Increased external heat flux resulted in greater thermal energy transfer to the material, causing the atoms to vibrate more vigorously and collide more frequently. © 2024 The Author(s)Article Citation Count: 0Free Vibration and Buckling Analysis of Axially Functionally Graded Tapered Timoshenko Beams Using B-Spline Isogeometric Analysis(Elsevier Ltd, 2025) Salahshour, Soheıl; Ghasemi, A.; Ariaei, A.; Eftekhari, S.A.; Nasr, M.; Khaje Khabaz, M.; Salahshour, S.This study considers Timoshenko beam theory and the isogeometric analysis method to investigate the free vibration and buckling of axially functionally graded (AFG) tapered beams. The governing equations are obtained from the kinematic assumptions of Timoshenko beam theory and Hamilton's principle. The isogeometric analysis approach is implemented to solve the motion equations. One-dimensional B-spline basis functions are used to estimate the displacement field, describe the geometry, and illustrate the deformed shapes of the beam. Due to suffering the isogeometric approach from the shear locking phenomenon, the selectively reduced integration is applied. It is shown that this method can mitigate the effect of shear locking. In this attempt, the effect of material non-homogeneity parameters, mass density, Young's modulus, and taper ratio on the critical buckling loads and natural frequencies are considered for various boundary conditions. Several numerical examples show the accuracy and reliability of this method. The obtained results are in accord with the ones in the related articles and can be adopted as future reference solutions. © 2024 The AuthorsArticle Citation Count: 0Investigating the Effect of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles Radius on Thermal Behavior of Silica Aerogel/Paraffin Nanostructure Using Molecular Dynamics Simulation(Elsevier Ltd, 2025) Ru, Y.; Ali, A.B.M.; Qader, K.H.; Singh, N.S.S.; Jhala, R.; Soliyeva, M.; Esmaeili, S.Individuals utilize various renewable energy sources due to the augmenting fuel costs and increased greenhouse gas emissions. Currently, scientists are confronted with a significant challenge that must be resolved. They must devise more efficient methods for storing energy that can be rapidly converted to other forms. It is imperative to select materials that can transition between various phases, such as solid to liquid or vapor while preserving thermal energy (TE). This pertains to its ability to conserve energy and reduce the harmful greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere. Silica aerogels (SAs) are effective at modulating temperature (T) by retaining heat or cold. Many believe that phase change materials (PCMs), capable of storing heat, are viable insulation options. This study aimed to examine the atomic and thermal performance (TP) of SA/paraffin (SAP) nanostructure with different radii of copper oxide nanoparticles (NPs). This examination was performed using molecular dynamics modeling. The effect of NP radii on T, velocity (V), and Density (D), as well as the effects on thermal conductivity (TC), heat flux (HF), charge time (CT), and discharge time (DT), was examined. The results indicate that the modeled samples' T, V, and D diminished to 903.99 K, 0.0080 Å/fs, and 0.0825 atom/Å3, respectively, as the NP radii increase to 10 Å. Also, the HF and TC diminished to 1.57 W/m.K. and 56.09 W/m2, respectively. By augmenting the size of the NPs, the CT and DT in the simulated sample reduce to 6.09 and 8.28 ns, respectively. © 2024 Elsevier LtdArticle Citation Count: 0Investigating the Effect of Functionalized Carbon Nanotube With Cooh Group on the Drug Delivery Process of Doxorubicin in Capillary Networks Around Cancer Tumors Using Molecular Dynamics Simulation(Elsevier B.V., 2025) Salahshour, Soheıl; Gataa, I.S.; Alaridhee, Z.A.I.; Salahshour, S.; Sharma, P.; Kubaev, A.; Hashemian, M.This study investigated the interaction between functionalized carbon nanotubes and doxorubicin, a commonly used chemotherapy drug, aiming to enhance cancer therapy. Functionalizing CNTs with carboxyl (-COOH) groups aimed to improve the precision of drug delivery system, enabling more effective targeting of cancerous tumors while minimizing side effects on healthy tissues. Molecular dynamics simulations indicated that after 10 ns, the system stabilized at a potential energy of 5.676 kcal/mol and a total energy of 6.62 kcal/mol, suggesting thermodynamic equilibrium. Increasing the atomic ratio of COOH groups from 2.5 % to 10 % significantly raised the maximum structural density from 0.0035 atm/ų to 0.0042 atm/ų, thereby enhancing drug-loading capacity through stronger intermolecular interactions. Thermal stability improved as the maximum temperature decreased from 360.64 K to 346.08 K, indicating better heat dissipation and enhanced doxorubicin stability. Moreover, shear stress increased from 3.52 Pa to 3.79 Pa, indicating enhanced mechanical resistance. The mean squared displacement (MSD) decreased from 3.42 Ų to 3.24 Ų, and the root mean square deviation (RMSD) decreased from 1.85 Å to 1.80 Å These reductions indicated decreased molecular mobility and increased structural stability. These findings demonstrate that functionalized CNTs enhanced drug encapsulation, stability, and controlled release, maximizing the therapeutic effects of doxorubicin while minimizing side effects. This study highlighted the potential of nanotechnology to revolutionize drug delivery systems and improve cancer treatment outcomes. © 2024 Elsevier B.V.Article Citation Count: 0Transforming Health and Wellness: Exploring the Captivating Convergence of Rehabilitation, Exercise, and Cutting-Edge Health Gadgets in the Rapidly Evolving Tech-Driven World(Elsevier Ltd, 2025) Salahshour, Soheıl; Li, W.; Hussam, A.S.; Baghaei, S.; Salahshour, S.In the rapidly evolving tech-driven landscape, a captivating convergence of rehabilitation, exercise, and cutting-edge health gadgets is fundamentally reshaping individual health and fitness pursuits. The adoption of innovative health gadgets, ranging from wearable fitness trackers to advanced robotic exoskeletons, has gained significant momentum among those seeking to optimize performance and expedite recovery processes. This synergy is particularly notable in the field of rehabilitation, where patients undergoing recovery from injuries or surgeries can harness the benefits of health gadgets that offer precision and data-driven approaches to their healing journey. Smart sensors integrated into physical therapy equipment can monitor and analyze a patient's movements, providing instantaneous feedback to both the patient and their therapist, facilitating the creation of tailored rehabilitation programs and enhancing overall outcomes. Furthermore, athletes and fitness enthusiasts are embracing these technologies to gain a competitive edge, as the convergence of rehabilitation, exercise, and health gadgets continues to redefine the landscape of human health and function. Wearable devices, capable of tracking performance metrics such as heart rate, sleep patterns, and calorie expenditure, empower individuals to fine-tune their training regimens and optimize their overall well-being. In addition, the integration of Virtual reality (VR), Augmented reality (AR) and Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into exercise routines has revolutionized the fitness experience, making workouts not only more engaging but also more effective. This article has delved into the captivating intersection of rehabilitation, exercise, and cutting-edge health gadgets. It has illuminated how these domains complement and elevate each other, offering a glimpse into the transformative potential of technology within the realms of health and wellness. As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, it becomes increasingly evident that the synergy between these fields will continue to strengthen, ultimately benefiting individuals striving to enhance their health, performance, and overall quality of life. The study used machine learning (ML) modeling to enhance understanding of parameter interrelationships, enabling software to predict outputs more accurately without direct programming. ML encompasses supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning, applied across diverse domains. The investigation utilized ML to estimate recovery, performance, and well-being by modifying rehabilitation and health criteria, confirming acceptable prediction error. © 2024 Elsevier LtdArticle Citation Count: 0Search for the Formula Presented Boson Decay To Formula Presented in Proton-Proton Collisions at Formula Presented(American Physical Society, 2024) Hayrapetyan, A.; Tumasyan, A.; Adam, W.; Andrejkovic, J.W.; Bergauer, T.; Chatterjee, S.; Puerta Pelayo, J.The first search for the Formula Presented boson decay to Formula Presented at the CERN LHC is presented, based on data collected by the CMS experiment at the LHC in proton-proton collisions at a center-of-mass energy of 13 TeV and corresponding to an integrated luminosity of Formula Presented. The data are compatible with the predicted background. For the first time, an upper limit at the 95% confidence level of 6.9 times the standard model expectation is placed on the ratio of the Formula Presented to Formula Presented branching fractions. Limits are also placed on the six flavor-conserving four-lepton effective-field-theory operators involving two muons and two tau leptons, for the first time testing all such operators. © 2024 CERN, for the CMS Collaboration.Article Citation Count: 0The Thermal-Flow Performance of Water-Al2o3 Nanofluid Flow in an Elliptical Duct Heat Exchanger Equipped With Two Rotating Twisted Tapes(Elsevier Ltd, 2025) Salahshour, Soheıl; Omar, I.; Ghanim, W.K.; Fares, M.N.; Fazilati, M.A.; Salahshour, S.; Esmaeili, S.Background: The thermal-flow performance of nanofluid (NF) flow in an elliptical duct heat exchanger fitted and turbulated with two rotating tapes is investigated. The issues concerning rotating twisted tapes inside the oval tubes using NF as the working fluid simulated with two-phase modeling have received less attention in previous studies. Methods: Considering the importance of employing the heat transfer improving methods in tubular heat exchangers, the passive and ative heat transfer improving methods examined here. As a novel study case, the rotated tapes beside the water-Al2O3 NF of was used; and sensitivity analysis was performed to reveal the effect of the volume fraction of nanoparticles (ϕ), tapes rotational speed and Re number on the Nu number, pumping power and figure of merit (FOM). The heat flux of 5000 Wm−2 was applied to the wall surface, and the two-phase mixture method was employed for the simulation. The heat exchanger performance is studied in cases of fixed and rotating twisted tapes with three different rotational speeds. The results show that increasing the Re number, ϕ and the rotation speed of the blades would increase the Nu number and pumping power in all cases. The increase in ϕ improves the Nu number by 6.1 %–19.4 % and the pumping power by 59.2–280 %. The Nu number change by increasing ϕ is lower at low Re numbers and becomes higher at high Re numbers. The effect of ϕ increment on heat transfer is increasing but took place with a higher inclination rate in rotating tapes rather than stationary tapes and plain tube cases. In the cases of rotated twisted tape mode, the value of FOM is always greater than one and is below 0.9 for stationary mode. Significant findings: The highest value of FOM is 1.57, which is for the highest rotational speeds, the lowest Re number, and ϕ = 1 %. Increasing the Re number reduces the FOM while increasing ϕ improves it. Practical significance and potential area of application: The increasing need for efficient heat transfer in heat exchanger devices necessitated the application of heat transfer augmentation techniques. The effects of twisted tapes, their rotation, and the application of NFs in heat exchangers as the active and passive heat transfer increment methods are studied numerically. © 2025 The Author(s)Article Citation Count: 1Search for Soft Unclustered Energy Patterns in Proton-Proton Collisions at 13 Tev(American Physical Society, 2024) Hayrapetyan, A.; Tumasyan, A.; Adam, W.; Andrejkovic, J.W.; Bergauer, T.; Chatterjee, S.; Alvarez Gonzalez, B.The first search for soft unclustered energy patterns (SUEPs) is performed using an integrated luminosity of Formula Presented of proton-proton collision data at Formula Presented, collected in 2016-2018 by the CMS detector at the LHC. Such SUEPs are predicted by hidden valley models with a new, confining force with a large ’t Hooft coupling. In events with boosted topologies, selected by high-threshold hadronic triggers, the multiplicity and sphericity of clustered tracks are used to reject the background from standard model quantum chromodynamics. With no observed excess of events over the standard model expectation, limits are set on the cross section for production via gluon fusion of a scalar mediator with SUEP-like decays. © 2024 CERN, for the CMS Collaboration.Article Citation Count: 2Search for Bottom-Type Vectorlike Quark Pair Production in Dileptonic and Fully Hadronic Final States in Proton-Proton Collisions at Formula Presented(American Physical Society, 2024) Hayrapetyan, A.; Tumasyan, A.; Adam, W.; Andrejkovic, J.W.; Bergauer, T.; Chatterjee, S.; Sonnadara, D.U.J.A search is described for the production of a pair of bottom-type vectorlike quarks (Formula Presented VLQs) with mass greater than 1000 GeV. Each Formula Presented VLQ decays into a Formula Presented quark and a Higgs boson, a Formula Presented quark and a Formula Presented boson, or a Formula Presented quark and a Formula Presented boson. This analysis considers both fully hadronic final states and those containing a charged lepton pair from a Formula Presented boson decay. The products of the Formula Presented boson decay and of the hadronic Formula Presented or Formula Presented boson decays can be resolved as two distinct jets or merged into a single jet, so the final states are classified by the number of reconstructed jets. The analysis uses data corresponding to an integrated luminosity of Formula Presented collected in proton-proton collisions at Formula Presented with the CMS detector at the LHC from 2016 to 2018. No excess over the expected background is observed. Lower limits are set on the Formula Presented VLQ mass at the 95% confidence level. These depend on the Formula Presented VLQ branching fractions and are 1570 and 1540 GeV for 100% Formula Presented and 100% Formula Presented, respectively. In most cases, the mass limits obtained exceed previous limits by at least 100 GeV. © 2024 CERN, for the CMS Collaboration.Article Citation Count: 0Physical Activity In Patients With Chronic Venous Insufficiency: Its Relation With Disease Severity, Pain, Fatique, and Functionality(Turkish Physiotherapy Association, 2024) Aydın, Gamze; Atıcı, Emine; Atici, E.; Akgol, A.C.; Tuncer, M.A.; Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon / Physiotherapy and RehabilitationPurpose: Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a progressive disease of the venous system caused by a variety of factors that impair the return of venous blood to the heart. The aim of the study was to evaluate the physical activity level in patients with CVI and its relation with disease severity, pain, fatigue, functionality. Methods: In all, 105 CVI patients (28.6% male, 71.4% female, mean age was 44.91±10.74 years) were enrolled in this study. Physical activity was evaluated with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF); disease severity, by Venous Clinical Severity Score (VCSS); the intensity of pain was determined by the Visual Analog Scale (VAS); fatigue level with the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS); functionality was assessed with the Lower Extremity Function Scale (LEFS). Results: There was a significant negative correlation between IPAQ-SF-vigorous and VCSS, VASrest, VASactivity, VASnight (r: -0.818, p<0.001; r:0.-445, p:0.007; r:-0.392, p:0.020; r:-0.363, p:0.032, respectively). A negative correlation was found between IPAQ-SF-moderate and VCSS, VASactivity (r:-0.473, p:0.004; r:-0.553, p:0.001, respectively). In addition, there was a negative correlation between IPAQ-SF total score and VCSS, VASrest, VASactivity, and a positive correlation with LEFS (r:-0.945, p<0.001; r:-0.368, p:0.030; r: -0.568, p<0.001; r:0.438, p: 0.009, respectively). Conclusion: An increased level of physical activity was found to be associated with disease severity, pain, and functionality in patients with CVI. © 2024 Turkish Physiotherapy Association. All rights reserved.Article Citation Count: 0Immediate Effect Of Manual Therapy On Respiratory Functions and Respiratory Muscle Strength In Stroke Patients(Turkish Physiotherapy Association, 2024) Atıcı, Emine; Gül, K.; Kardes, K.; Tütüneken, Y.E.; Dürüstkan Elbaşi, N.; Buran Çirak, Y.; Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon / Physiotherapy and RehabilitationPurpose: Although the benefits of manual therapy (MT) are known, studies on its effect on stroke patients are limited. The aim of this study was to evaluate the immediate effects of MT on respiratory function and respiratory muscle strength in stroke patients. Methods: A total of forty-seven patients, comprising 33 men and 14 women, were enrolled in the study and then randomly assigned to either the MT group (n=31) or the control group (n=16). All participants meet with initial pulmonary function and respiratory muscle testing and then rested supine for 10 minutes before the procedure. The respiratory tests were repeated immediately after the procedure. Tests included: maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP) and maximum expiratory pressure (MEP), forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1), FEV1/FVC, and peak expiratory flow (PEF). Results: In intra-group comparisons, a significant improvement was observed in all measured parameters in the MT group (p<0.05), while no significant change was observed in the control group except FEV1 and FEV1/FVC values (p>0.05). In comparisons between groups, a statistically significant difference was found in FEV1, FEV1/FVC, PEF and MEP values(p<0,05) Conclusions: This study demonstrated that manual therapy had a immediate positive effect on lung function and respiratory muscle strength in stroke patients. © 2024 Turkish Physiotherapy Association. All rights reserved.Article Citation Count: 0Searches for Pair-Produced Multijet Resonances Using Data Scouting in Proton-Proton Collisions at Formula Presented(American Physical Society, 2024) Hayrapetyan, A.; Tumasyan, A.; Adam, W.; Andrejkovic, J.W.; Bergauer, T.; Chatterjee, S.; de Trocóniz, J.F.Searches for pair-produced multijet signatures using data corresponding to an integrated luminosity of Formula Presented of proton-proton collisions at Formula Presented are presented. A data scouting technique is employed to record events with low jet scalar transverse momentum sum values. The electroweak production of particles predicted in Formula Presented-parity violating supersymmetric models is probed for the first time with fully hadronic final states. This is the first search for prompt hadronically decaying mass-degenerate higgsinos, and extends current exclusions on Formula Presented-parity violating top squarks and gluinos. © 2024 CERN, for the CMS Collaboration.Book Part Citation Count: 0Pseudocereal Protein—application and Health Benefits(Elsevier, 2024) Ozdal, T.; Abu-Khalil, F.Pseudocereals have emerged as nutritious powerhouses, delivering a diversity of proteins that suit nutritional needs and culinary innovations in a world where dietary choices and nutritional awareness are growing at an unprecedented rate. Pseudocereals are crops that are not often used yet are rich in protein and do not contain gluten, making them a great choice for those following a gluten-free diet. This in-depth investigation digs into the fascinating world of pseudo-grains, which include amaranth, buckwheat, quinoa, and chia seeds, as well as the lesser-known albumen and wattleseeds. This underutilized pseudocereal is high in vital fatty acids, amino acids, phenolic compounds, flavonoids, vitamins, and minerals. The quantity and quality of protein provided by grains determines their importance and function. Proteins derived from plants are naturally occurring, inexpensive, and deemed safe for human consumption. This review article discusses the protein content and amino acid composition of pseudocereals, techniques of protein extraction and isolation, uses of different pseudocereal proteins, and health benefits of different pseudocereal proteins. The article explores how pseudocereals have the potential to improve the quality of gluten-free products like bread, pasta, beverages, and biscuits. Pseudo-grains have high nutritional value and are gluten-free, making them an excellent alternative for boosting the quality of traditional diets. © 2025 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Article Citation Count: 6Search for Scalar Leptoquarks Produced Via Τ-Lepton–quark Scattering Ffiffi in Pp Collisions at Ps = 13 Tev(American Physical Society, 2024) Hayrapetyan, A.; Tumasyan, A.; Adam, W.; Andrejkovic, J.W.; Bergauer, T.; Chatterjee, S.; Bhowmik, S.The first search for scalar leptoquarks produced in τ-lepton–quark collisions is presented. It is based on a set of proton-proton collision data recorded with the CMS detector at the LHC at a center-of-mass energy of 13 TeV corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 138 fb−1. The reconstructed final state consists of a jet, significant missing transverse momentum, and a τ lepton reconstructed through its hadronic or leptonic decays. Limits are set on the product of the leptoquark production cross section and branching fraction and interpreted as exclusions in the plane of the leptoquark mass and the leptoquark-τ-quark coupling strength. © 2024 American Physical Society. All rights reserved.Book Part Citation Count: 0Pulse Protein: Characterization, Extraction and Functionalities(Elsevier, 2024) Ozdal, T.; Abu-Khalil, F.An increasing global population necessitates the production of nutrient-dense foods. Protein is an essential macronutrient for healthy people. Plant proteins have gained popularity in recent years due to their sustainability and nutritional benefits. Pulse proteins, which are generated from leguminous crops including peas, lentils, chickpeas, and beans, have lately acquired prominence due to their critical role in ensuring sustainable and nutritious food systems. Pulse proteins have emerged as a critical component in tackling worldwide concerns of food security and sustainability. This chapter looks at recent advancements in the pretreatment and fractionation procedures used to make pulse protein concentrates and isolates. Another aspect underlining its multidimensional value is its nutritional richness, as pulse proteins supply an excellent set of essential amino acids that are required for human health. Solubility, emulsification capabilities, foaming properties, gelation, water-binding capacity, and lipid-binding capacity of fractionated pulse proteins are also investigated. Pulse proteins, in short, have emerged as a revolutionary force in transforming the global food environment. This article offers a comprehensive view of legume proteins, from their nutritional content to their contribution to environmental sustainability, and emphasizes their importance in modern gastronomy, providing nutritional benefits as well as innovative opportunities for developing environmentally friendly food products. © 2025 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
