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Article Citation Count: 0Deep prediction on financial market sequence for enhancing economic policies(Springer int Publ Ag, 2024) Salahshour, Soheil; Salimi, Mehdi; Tehranian, Kian; Erfanibehrouz, Niloufar; Ferrara, Massimiliano; Ahmadian, AliNumerous sectors are significantly impacted by the quick advancement of image and video processing technologies. Investors can kind knowledgeable savings choices based on the examination and projection of financial bazaar income, and the government can create accurate policies for various forms of economic control. This study uses an artificial rabbits optimization algorithm in image processing technology to examine and forecast the returns on financial markets and multiple indexes using a deep-learning LSTM network. This research uses the time series technique to record the regional correlation properties of financial market data. Convolution pooling in LSTM is then used to gather significant details concealed in the time sequence information, generate the data's tendency bend, and incorporate the structures using technology for image processing to ultimately arrive at the forecast of the economic sector's moment series earnings index. A popular artificial neural network used in time series examination is the long short-term memory (LSTM) network. It can accurately forecast financial marketplace values by processing information with numerous input and output timesteps. The correctness of financial market predictions can be increased by optimizing the hyperparameters of an LSTM model using metaheuristic procedures like the Artificial Rabbits Optimization Algorithm (ARO). This research presents the development of an enhanced deep LSTM network with the ARO method (LSTM-ARO) for stock price prediction. According to the findings, the research's deep learning system for financial market series prediction is efficient and precise. Data analysis and image processing technologies offer practical approaches and significantly advance finance studies.Article Citation Count: 0Investigation of Predisposing Risk Factors in Adolescent Male Water Polo Players(Sage Publications inc, 2024) Yeral, Asli; Subasi, Feryal; Tekin, Ata; Cil, Elif Tugce; Mumcu, Gonca; Yay, Meral; Sayli, UgurBackground: Shoulder injuries are prevalent in adolescent water polo (WP) players. Study aimed to determine whether preseason shoulder characteristics (range of motion [ROM], flexibility, and strength) and core endurance can identify athletes at risk of future shoulder injuries. Hypothesis: Shoulder characteristics, including changes in ROM (internal rotation [IR], external rotation [ER], and total), strength (IR and ER), pectoralis minor flexibility, shoulder capsule flexibility, and core endurance, would be risk factors for shoulder reinjury in athletes with previous overuse injuries compared with noninjured athletes. Study Design: Prospective cohort study. Level of Evidence: Level 3. Methods: At baseline, 53 male youth WP players (mean age, 16.6 +/- 3.5 years) were assigned to Group 1 (with previous shoulder injuries [G1, n = 26]) and Group 2 (without previous shoulder injuries [G2, n = 27]). ROM, flexibility, strength, and core muscle endurance were assessed preseason. After a 12-month follow-up, players were again divided into those who developed new shoulder injuries (G3, n = 27) and those who remained healthy (G4, n = 26). Results: Total of 26 players (49%) had previous shoulder injuries at baseline. At baseline, decreased pectoralis minor flexibility, IR, total ROM, and core endurance were found in players with a previous shoulder injury compared with players without a previous shoulder injury (P < 0.05). Conclusion: At baseline, a significant difference was present in proposed risk factors (shoulder and core endurance parameters) between players with and without a previous shoulder injury. Shoulder IR ROM and years of experience were significant predictors of shoulder injury. Early detection of modifiable proposed risk factors may help prevent reinjury in young athletes. Clinical Relevance: Screening at an early age can help identify and address pre-existing injuries, support youth athletes' return to sport after a shoulder injury, prevent new injuries, and improve performance.Article Citation Count: 0Comparative Histopathological Analysis of Nasal Osteotomy Techniques in a Rabbit Model(Sage Publications inc, 2024) Hanci, Deniz; Gurpinar, Berk; Altun, Huseyin; Onaran, Oyku Izel; Uygan, Ugur; Kumas, Omer; Uyar, YavuzObjective: Nasal osteotomy is a crucial step in rhinoplasty, explicitly addressing the open roof deformity in nasal bones. This study aimed to assess and compare the recovery patterns associated with 4 distinct osteotomy techniques in a rabbit model. Materials and Methods: Twenty white New Zealand rabbits weighing 2.5 to 3.0 kg were included in the study. Median osteotomies were performed on the left side using piezosurgery and on the right side using an oscillating micro-saw. Additionally, internal osteotomy was executed on the right side and external osteotomy on the left side, both performed with a chisel across all rabbits. Ten rabbits were sacrificed on the 7th day, while the remaining 10 were sacrificed on the 15th day for subsequent histological examination. The granulation tissue formation (GTF), vascularization, inflammation, collagen fibril content, osteotomy gap width, and new bone formation were evaluated in hematoxylin and eosin and Masson's trichrome-stained sections. Results: On the 7th day, piezosurgery demonstrated statistically-significant advantages in terms of GTF, neovascularization, and collagen fibril quantity when compared to the oscillating micro-saw (P < .05). Furthermore, a statistically-significant difference was observed among the groups concerning the distribution of connective tissue organization between the 7th and 15th days (P < .05). Conclusions: This study's findings unequivocally establish that bone healing after osteotomy with piezosurgery surpasses that achieved with an oscillating micro-saw in this rabbit model.Article Citation Count: 0Psychological resilience in patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome: effect of involvement of major salivary and lacrimal glands(Wiley, 2024) Sevimli, Esra; Gunay, Seda; Aliyeva, Alida; Aksoy, Burcu; Fortune, Farida; Inanc, Nevsun; Mumcu, GoncaThe aim of this study was to assess whether the involvement of major salivary and lacrimal glands in primary Sj & ouml;gren's syndrome (pSS) affected the psychological resilience of patients. This cross-sectional study included 116 patients with pSS. Data were collected through clinical examinations, measurement of salivary flow rates (SFRs), and from Schirmer's test, as well as from patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), such as the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) Sj & ouml;gren's Syndrome Patient Reported Index (ESSPRI), Brief Resilience Scale (BRS), Work Productivity and Activity Impairment (WPAI), Oral Health Impact Profile-14 (OHIP-14), and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Hyposalivation was defined as an unstimulated SFR of <= 0.1 mL/min. The BRS score (mean +/- SD = 2.60 +/- 0.69) was lower in patients with recurrent parotitis (2.11 +/- 0.37) than in those without recurrent parotitis (2.67 +/- 0.86), in the whole group. In patients with an unacceptable symptom state (ESSPRI score >= 5 points), a lower BRS score was observed in patients with both hyposalivation and ocular dryness (2.59 +/- 0.69) than in patients with isolated hyposalivation (2.84 +/- 0.84). The BRS score was also negatively associated with the WPAI-Daily Impairment and OHIP-14 scores in patients with hyposalivation as well as with HADS-A (the seven items of HADS relating to the anxiety dimension) and HADS-D (the seven items of HADS relating to the depression dimension) in the whole group. The results suggest that psychological resilience in pSS may be affected by recurrent parotitis, the levels of anxiety and depression, as well as hyposalivation with ocular dryness.Article Citation Count: 0Women Empowerment Status in India: Mathematical Modelling and Optimal Control Approach(Springer, 2024) Divya, G.; Athithan, S.; Kumar, Pushpendra; Mayavel, P.Women's empowerment is essential for the advancement of all women, yet the journey towards achieving it is often hindered by various challenges, such as violence, financial constraints, and cultural beliefs. In some cases, women, influenced by cultural beliefs, may unintentionally impede the progress of other women. Additionally, due to a lack of education, superstitious beliefs can lead to unethical practices within society. Among these, dowry remains a particularly significant issue for women in South Asia. Although dowry, the transfer of cash, jewellery, and other valuable assets from the bride's family to the groom's, is officially prohibited in India and Bangladesh and restricted in Pakistan, the practice continues to be prevalent across the region. In rural areas of India, the dowry system frequently discourages parents from supporting their daughters' pursuit of higher education, thereby presenting a notable barrier to women's progress and empowerment. In light of this, we propose a deterministic model to address women-related issues, dividing the population into four subclasses: common women, women facing hurdles, stressed women, and empowered women. The model identifies two equilibrium points: the hurdle-free equilibrium point and the non-trivial equilibrium point. We calculate a basic reproduction number and perform sensitivity analysis on key parameters. The local and global stability of these equilibrium points is assessed using the Routh-Hurwitz criteria and Lyapunov's function. Additionally, we extend this deterministic model to an optimal control problem, determining the optimal control profile to achieve maximum impact within a specified time frame. To validate our model, we conducted a numerical simulation using dowry-related death data from NCRB (National Crime Records Bureau of India) publications for the years 2001-2022. This data is then fitted to our model to forecast dowry-related deaths in the coming years.Article Citation Count: 0Electrogenic bacteria in microbial fuel cells: innovative approaches to sustainable wastewater treatment and bioelectricity production(Springernature, 2024) Lory, Hossein Shamsaldini; Khaleghi, Moj; Miroliaei, Mohammad Reza; Naghibi, Negin; Tehranian, Aref; Khosravi, Arezoo; Zarrabi, Ali; Genetik ve Biyomühendislik / Genetic and Bio-EngineeringMicrobial fuel cells (MFCs) offer a promising solution to address contemporary issues such as water scarcity, pollution, high electricity costs, and reliance on fossil fuels. By utilizing exoelectrogenic bacteria, MFCs can simultaneously purify water and generate electricity. This study investigated the potential for electricity production and wastewater treatment using exoelectrogenic bacteria isolated from urban wastewater in Kerman City. A two-chamber MFC with a 500 ml volume and a KCl salt bridge for proton transfer was employed. The microbial community effectively reduced chemical oxygen demand (COD) and biological oxygen demand (BOD) by 99% and 63%, respectively, and removed heavy metals from the wastewater. The highest voltage and current generated from the effluent were 330 mV and 1.825 mA, respectively. Among the 28 identified bacterial strains, five (Shewanella sp., Lysinibacillus sp., Bacillus sp., Enterobacter sp., and Acinetobacter sp.) were selected for further study. Shewanella sp. produced the highest voltage and current, reaching 230 mV and 0.016 mA, respectively. These findings underscore the significant potential of exoelectrogenic bacteria in advancing MFC technology for sustainable wastewater treatment and energy production.Article Citation Count: 0Impact of surveillance in human-to-human transmission of monkeypox virus(Springer Heidelberg, 2024) Andrawus, James; Ahmad, Yau Umar; Andrew, Agada Apeh; Yusuf, Abdullahi; Qureshi, Sania; Denue, Ballah Akawu; Salahshour, SoheilMonkeypox has become the major orthopoxvirus causing infection since the eradication of smallpox 1980s. In this paper, we developed a compartmental mathematical model that describes the transmission dynamics of the monkeypox virus incorporating contact tracing (surveillance), pre-exposure, and post-exposure vaccination. It is shown that the model is mathematically well posed and can be used to study, predict, and make suggestions on the transmission and control of the monkeypox virus. The qualitative analysis of the model shows that the model exhibits two equilibrium states: monkeypox-free and endemic equilibriums. In addition to these equilibria, the model undergoes backward bifurcation. The effective reproduction number (control parameter) is determined and the stability of two equilibriums is established using the calculated reproduction number. The monkeypox-free equilibrium is locally and globally asymptotically stable when R-eff<1. The endemic equilibrium on the contrary exists if R-eff>1 and there is a small or negligible number of vaccinated individuals (about 0.035% of the population) per week. The endemic equilibrium is globally stable under certain conditions. Model fitting and parameter estimations are performed using the least-squares curve fittings. The simulation result of the model shows that in the absence of disease surveillance, the number of un-traced infectious individuals will grow and this can lead to a large number of new infections that may lead to the outbreak of the disease. However, to avoid the outbreak, the model incorporated isolation of those un-traced infectious individuals who show symptoms of the disease. The result also shows that contact tracing, disease surveillance isolation, and vaccination can entirely stall human-human monkeypox virus transmission.Article Citation Count: 0Effectiveness of different types of toothbrushes on periodontal health in orthodontic patients with gingivitis: A randomized controlled study(Bmc, 2024) Aykol-Sahin, Gokce; Ay-Kocabas, Busranur; Mert, Banu; Usta, Hande; Ortodonti / Orthodontics; Periodontoloji / PeriodontologyBackground The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of different toothbrushes in reducing gingival inflammation and dental biofilm removal in gingivitis patients with fixed orthodontic appliances. Methods Following baseline clinical assessments, including the Turesky modification of the Quigley-Hein plaque index (TQHI), gingival index (GI), bleeding on probing (BOP), and probing pocket depth (PPD), all patients received nonsurgical periodontal therapy. Patients were then randomly assigned to one of three groups: conventional toothbrush (C-TB), orthodontic toothbrush (O-TB), or single-tufted toothbrush (ST-TB). Each group received tailored oral hygiene instructions based on their assigned toothbrush type. Clinical assessments were repeated and recorded in the first week, sixth week, and third month. Results Thirty-six patients with a mean age of 23.14 +/- 3.86 (18-32 years) participated in the study. All groups with twelve patients each demonstrated significant improvements in clinical parameters compared to baseline. In the sixth week, the O-TB and ST-TB groups showed significantly greater improvements in TQHI and BOP scores compared to the C-TB group (p < 0.05). By the third month, the ST-TB group maintained significantly lower TQHI and BOP scores, while the O-TB group's scores became similar to those of the C-TB group. ST-TB and C-TB groups had significantly lower GI scores than the O-TB group in all time points. Although the effectiveness of ST-TB was significantly higher than that of other toothbrushes, all toothbrushes demonstrated lower efficacy in the posterior region. Conclusions The ST-TB was shown to be more effective in reducing gingival inflammation over three months, while it demonstrated similar efficacy to the O-TB in dental biofilm removal. Further research is necessary to substantiate these findings and to demonstrate the efficacy of this approach in promoting periodontal tissue health in patients with fixed orthodontic appliances.Article Citation Count: 0An appropriate artificial intelligence technique for plastic materials recycling using bipolar dual hesitant fuzzy set(Nature Portfolio, 2024) Ramya, Lakshmanaraj; Thilagasree, Chakkarapani Sumathi; Jayakumar, Thippan; Peter, Antony Kishore; Akhir, Emelia Akashah P.; Ferrara, Massimiliano; Ahmadian, AliPlastic recycling has become more important than ever as the globe struggles with growing environmental issues. This research explores the significant environmental impact of recycling plastic and its growing relevance. The pervasive material known as plastic presents a complex risk to both human health and ecosystems in contemporary life. It exacerbates problems including marine pollution, habitat damage, and wildlife entanglement because of its persistence in landfills and seas, which leads to serious ecological deterioration. In addition, producing plastic uses a lot of energy and produces a lot of greenhouse gas emissions, which exacerbate climate change. Through the use of multi-criteria decision making (MCDM), this study emphasizes how vital it is to support recycling activities in order to protect the environment and promote a sustainable future. The elimination and choice ex-pressing reality (ELECTRE) approach is used to rank the alternatives in this proposed research study that employs bipolar dual hesitant fuzzy sets (BDHFs). The most efficient and versatile outranking method for making decisions is the BDHF-ELECTRE approach. The weights of environment, economic, social, technical, and finally safety is computed using the entropy distance metric. The economic factor received the highest score of 0.2945 among the other factors since economic considerations are crucial in choosing the most efficient plastic recycling method, as they ensure sustainability, cost-effectiveness, resource allocation, and overall feasibility in managing plastic waste. The decision-makers determined that the mechanical recycling approach ought to be prioritized over all others for the efficient recycling of plastic waste. The robustness of the system is examined in the sensitive and comparative analyses. The proposed MCDM technique thus presents a viable solution, mitigating the adverse effects of plastic waste by conserving resources, reducing energy consumption, and curbing pollution.Article Citation Count: 0Turkish validity and reliability of the universal mental health literacy scale for adolescents (10-14 years): A methodological study(Wiley, 2024) Uysal, Guelzade; Semerci, Remziye; Sengun, Rukiye; Duzkaya, Duygu SonmezRationaleMental health literacy enables adolescents to acquire information that will accompany them in their future lives and to define their attitudes and behaviors.Aims and ObjectivesThis study evaluated the Turkish validity and reliability of the Universal Mental Health Literacy Scale for Adolescents (10-14 years).MethodsThis is a methodological, correlational, cross-sectional, and descriptive study. The study was conducted with 223 adolescents. Data were collected by 'Information Form' and 'Universal Mental Health Literacy Scale for Adolescents.' Exploratory Factor Analysis, Confirmatory Factor Analysis, and Pearson Correlation analysis were used to assess the validity and reliability of the UMHL-A.ResultsItem Content Validity Index (I-CVI) scores ranged from 0.94 to 0.96, while the Scale Content Validity Index (S-CVI) was 0.95. For 'Help-seeking and Stigma dimensions' chi 2/df = 3.347, NFI = 0.804, IFI = 0.854, TLI = 0.778, CFI = 0.849, RMSEA = 0.103. For 'Knowledge of Mental Health and Knowledge of Mental Illnesses dimensions' chi 2/df = 1.959, NFI = 0.731, IFI = 0.847, TLI = 0.774, CFI = 0.837, RMSEA = 0.066. The internal consistency and time stability were affirmed by a Hotelling T-square value of 15.241 and an F-test result of 27.793.ConclusionsThis study reveals that the Turkish validity and reliability of the Universal Mental Health Literacy Scale for Adolescents is a valid and reliable tool for assessing mental health literacy among adolescents. The UMHL-A scale is a valid tool to evaluate critical aspects of mental health literacy in adolescent populations and can be used in both research and clinical practice in mental health education and intervention. It is recommended that the Turkish version of the Universal Mental Health Literacy Scale should be used to determine resilience in adolescents.Article Citation Count: 0Optimization of nanofluid flow in a mini-channel with semi-porous fins using response surface methodology based on the Box-Behnken design(Springer, 2024) Javadpour, Seyed Morteza; Dehghani, Mostafa; Mahmoudi, Vahid; Toghraie, Davood; Salahshour, SoheilIn this study, the geometric and hydrodynamic optimization of CuO nanofluid flow inside a mini-channel with semi-porous fins is investigated by the response surface methodology (RSM). The effects of Reynolds number (Re), porosity (epsilon\documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \usepackage{amsmath} \usepackage{wasysym} \usepackage{amsfonts} \usepackage{amssymb} \usepackage{amsbsy} \usepackage{mathrsfs} \usepackage{upgreek} \setlength{\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \begin{document}$$\varepsilon $$\end{document}), the volume fraction of nanoparticles (alpha\documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \usepackage{amsmath} \usepackage{wasysym} \usepackage{amsfonts} \usepackage{amssymb} \usepackage{amsbsy} \usepackage{mathrsfs} \usepackage{upgreek} \setlength{\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \begin{document}$$\alpha $$\end{document}), and three geometric parameters (solid and porous rib heights (HS,HP\documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \usepackage{amsmath} \usepackage{wasysym} \usepackage{amsfonts} \usepackage{amssymb} \usepackage{amsbsy} \usepackage{mathrsfs} \usepackage{upgreek} \setlength{\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \begin{document}$${H}_{\text{S}},{H}_{\text{P}}$$\end{document}), and the pitch of ribs (PR)) on the Nusselt number (Nu\documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \usepackage{amsmath} \usepackage{wasysym} \usepackage{amsfonts} \usepackage{amssymb} \usepackage{amsbsy} \usepackage{mathrsfs} \usepackage{upgreek} \setlength{\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \begin{document}$$\text{Nu}$$\end{document}) and pumping power (PP\documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \usepackage{amsmath} \usepackage{wasysym} \usepackage{amsfonts} \usepackage{amssymb} \usepackage{amsbsy} \usepackage{mathrsfs} \usepackage{upgreek} \setlength{\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \begin{document}$$\text{PP}$$\end{document}) are studied, numerically. By selecting 5 levels for each of the mentioned design variables, the Box-Behnken experimental design method decreases the number of total experiments from 15,625 to 54 numerical tests. Then, the CFD results were computed using the Ansys Fluent 19. Based on the CFD results and the ANOVA method, two unique quadratic models were proposed to predict the Nu\documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \usepackage{amsmath} \usepackage{wasysym} \usepackage{amsfonts} \usepackage{amssymb} \usepackage{amsbsy} \usepackage{mathrsfs} \usepackage{upgreek} \setlength{\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \begin{document}$$\text{Nu}$$\end{document} and PP\documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \usepackage{amsmath} \usepackage{wasysym} \usepackage{amsfonts} \usepackage{amssymb} \usepackage{amsbsy} \usepackage{mathrsfs} \usepackage{upgreek} \setlength{\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \begin{document}$$\text{PP}$$\end{document} in the studied range. The ANOVA method revealed that all independent factors were significant and remained in the initial model for Nu\documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \usepackage{amsmath} \usepackage{wasysym} \usepackage{amsfonts} \usepackage{amssymb} \usepackage{amsbsy} \usepackage{mathrsfs} \usepackage{upgreek} \setlength{\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \begin{document}$$\text{Nu}$$\end{document}, while for the PP\documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \usepackage{amsmath} \usepackage{wasysym} \usepackage{amsfonts} \usepackage{amssymb} \usepackage{amsbsy} \usepackage{mathrsfs} \usepackage{upgreek} \setlength{\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \begin{document}$$\text{PP}$$\end{document} response, the effect of epsilon\documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \usepackage{amsmath} \usepackage{wasysym} \usepackage{amsfonts} \usepackage{amssymb} \usepackage{amsbsy} \usepackage{mathrsfs} \usepackage{upgreek} \setlength{\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \begin{document}$$\upvarepsilon $$\end{document} was insignificant. The graphical interpretation of results shows that to increase Nu\documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \usepackage{amsmath} \usepackage{wasysym} \usepackage{amsfonts} \usepackage{amssymb} \usepackage{amsbsy} \usepackage{mathrsfs} \usepackage{upgreek} \setlength{\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \begin{document}$$\text{Nu}$$\end{document} and to avoid increasing the PP\documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \usepackage{amsmath} \usepackage{wasysym} \usepackage{amsfonts} \usepackage{amssymb} \usepackage{amsbsy} \usepackage{mathrsfs} \usepackage{upgreek} \setlength{\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \begin{document}$$\text{PP}$$\end{document} very much, it is suitable to increase alpha to 0.07 while keeping the Re\documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \usepackage{amsmath} \usepackage{wasysym} \usepackage{amsfonts} \usepackage{amssymb} \usepackage{amsbsy} \usepackage{mathrsfs} \usepackage{upgreek} \setlength{\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \begin{document}$$\text{Re}$$\end{document} less than 55. Finally, the optimization of the design variables based on the RSM method with alpha=0.7\%,epsilon=30\%,Re=55.72,HS=0.3mm,HP=0.7mm,and PR=6mm\documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \usepackage{amsmath} \usepackage{wasysym} \usepackage{amsfonts} \usepackage{amssymb} \usepackage{amsbsy} \usepackage{mathrsfs} \usepackage{upgreek} \setlength{\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \begin{document}$$\alpha = 0.7{\text{\% }},{ }\varepsilon = 30{\text{\% }},{\text{ Re}} = 55.72,{ }H_{{\text{S}}} = 0.3{\text{ mm}},{ }H_{{\text{P}}} = 0.7{\text{ mm}},{\text{ and PR}} = 6{\text{ mm}}$$\end{document} results in a slight increase in Nu (9%) and a significant decrease in pumping power (more than three times reduction).Article Citation Count: 0Oscillatory behavior of Ψ-Hilfer generalized proportional fractional initial value problems(Wiley, 2024) Viji, James; Muthulakshmi, Velu; Kumar, PushpendraThis paper deals with the oscillatory behavior of the Psi-Hilfer generalized proportional fractional initial value problem. Using the Volterra integral equation and Young's inequality, we establish sufficient conditions for each solution of the problem to oscillate. For the appropriate choice of the kernel Psi$$ \Psi $$, our obtained results generalize and recover some existing results in the literature. Additionally, we present some examples to emphasize the importance of our results.Article Citation Count: 0Effects of wall material, working fluid, and barriers on performance of a nano flat-plate heat pipe: Molecular dynamics simulation(Elsevier, 2024) He, Zhi-Wei; Basem, Ali; Alizadeh, As'ad; Abdul-Redha, Hadeel Kareem; Ahmadi, Gholamreza; Salahshour, SoheilThe use of microscale heat generating or heat transfer equipment with higher capacity and smaller dimensions requires more accurate management and better disposal of their produced heat. This makes the necessity of designing and manufacturing superconductors completely clear. In the meantime, the nano-grooved flat plate heat pipes (FPHP) have gained the industry's attention. Due to the provision of the conditions for manufacturing devices on a micro scale, it is possible to integrate this type of heat pipe with other microscale devices. In the meantime, understanding their behavior on small scales requires more studies. In this paper, the effect of using barriers to improve the thermal performance of a nano FPHP (1050 x 220 x 95 & Aring;) is evaluated. Simulations are performed on a molecular scale through molecular dynamics (MD) simulations using LAMMPS (R) software. Platinum (Pt), copper (Cu), and aluminum (Al) are used for HP's body. In addition, argon (Ar), water (H2O), and ethanol (EtOH) are used as working fluids. The results show that increasing the number of barriers leads to improved thermal performance. Different cases include different teeth called barriers augmented inside HP are simulated. The combination of Cu-EtOH showed the best thermal performance (about 18 % better than other cases). Cubical barriers have more heat flux improvement than conical ones (from 3.5 % up to about 10.7 %). Among the three fluids used, EtOH leads to a better heat flux (about 6 % for Pt and up to 15 % for Cu). Using 24 barriers, a very favorable result of 1992 W/cm2 heat flux is achieved. In this case, the minimum heat flux is obtained by using Pt and Ar and is 1609 W/cm2. Using Ar and the cub shape barriers, the highest mass transfer rates for Pt, Cu, and Al are about 35.2 %, 38.9 %, and 38 %, respectively.Article Citation Count: 0Synergistic advancements: Exploring MXene/graphene oxide and MXene/ reduced graphene oxide composites for next-generation applications(Elsevier, 2024) Iravani, Siavash; Zarepour, Atefeh; Zare, Ehsan Nazarzadeh; Makvandi, Pooyan; Khosravi, Arezoo; Zarrabi, Ali; Genetik ve Biyomühendislik / Genetic and Bio-EngineeringThe exploration of MXene-graphene oxide (GO) and MXene-reduced GO (rGO) composites represents a significant leap forward in the development of advanced materials for next-generation applications. This review delves into the synergistic properties of MXene and GO, highlighting their combined potential to develop various technological fields. MXenes, with their unique two-dimensional structure and exceptional electrical conductivity, coupled with the remarkable mechanical strength and flexibility of GO, create composites with enhanced performance characteristics. These materials exhibit superior electrochemical properties, making them ideal candidates for energy storage devices such as supercapacitors and batteries. Additionally, their excellent thermal and mechanical properties open new avenues in the fields of electronics, sensors, and catalysis. This review seeks to explore the specific areas where MXene-(r)GO composites demonstrate exceptional promise, such as energy storage, sensing technologies, electromagnetic interference shielding, visible/infrared camouflages, and advanced materials development. These composites offer a promising pathway to address the growing demands for high-performance, multifunctional materials in various industrial sectors. This review aims to provide insights into the fundamental mechanisms driving the enhanced properties of MXene-(r)GO composites and to inspire further research and development in this exciting area of material science.Article Citation Count: 0Investigating the effect of copolymer type and initial temperature on preventing deposition process in wax/asphaltene nanostructure using molecular dynamics simulation(Pergamon-elsevier Science Ltd, 2024) Minghui, O. U.; Ali, Ali B. M.; Al-Zahiwat, Murtadha M.; Kumar, Anjan; Castaneda, Jorge Luis Yaulema; Ghabra, Amer Ali; Toghraie, DavoodThe accumulation of crude oil deposits, particularly wax and asphaltene, in surface tanks, oil transmission lines, and oil formations is a major challenge for the oil industry. This study used molecular dynamics simulations to investigate the effect of copolymer type and initial temperature (Temp) on preventing deposition in Fe3O4@SiO2/wax/asphaltene nanostructures. This study aimed to investigate the effect of varying the initial temperature and the use of various copolymer types (Poly (methyl methacrylate), Ethylene-vinyl acetate) on the nanostructure's viscosity and aggregation time. The viscosity and aggregation time of the nanostructure were investigated concerning the initial temperature. The results indicate that the viscosity of 1108 mPa/s and the aggregation time of 8.59 ns were induced by the presence of Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, whereas the viscosity of 1221 mPa/s and the aggregation time of 7.77 ns reduced by Poly (methyl methacrylate). Increasing the temperature from 300 to 350 K increased the aggregation time from 8.59 to 8.91 ns and decreased the viscosity from 1108 to 936 mPa/s. These findings were crucial for improving flow assurance, production efficiency, equipment integrity, and environmental responsibility in the oil industry.Article Citation Count: 0From parasitic life to health-promoting applications- A versatile goldmine discovered in nature's secret treasure chest: Orobanche nana(Elsevier, 2024) Kurt-Celep, Inci; Yagi, Sakina; Dall'Acqua, Stefano; Sut, Stefania; Celep, Engin; Kaya, Savas; Zengin, GokhanStudies evaluating the phytoconstituents and therapeutic potential of species belonging to Orobanche (Family Orobanchaceae) are rather limited. The present study was designed to evaluate the chemical composition, antioxidant, enzyme inhibition and cytotoxic properties of the aerial parts of Orobanche nana Noe ex Rchb. Extracts were prepared by sequential maceration in dichloromethane, ethyl acetate and ethanol and finally an aqueous extraction by infusion were performed. NMR and LC-DAD-MS analysis allowed the identification of different phytoconstituents including the characteristic compounds of Orobanche like verbascoside, poliumoside, orobanone and orobanchoside. The ethanol extract displayed the highest total phenolic (115.63 mg GAE/g) and flavonoids (16.53 mg RE/g) contents, antiradical (DPPH = 623.70 mg TE/g; ATBS = 843.50 mg TE/g) and ions reducing (Cu++ = 725.39; Fe+++ = 617.70) properties while the aqueous extract exerted the best chelating power (19.54 mg EDTAE/g). It was determined that EtOH and Water extracts applied to HepG2 cells decreased the levels of anti-apoptotic proteins p-NF kappa B, BCL-2 and BCL-XL, while increasing the levels of apoptotic proteins BAX and p-53, thus inhibiting cell survival. In addition, Orobanche nana played an active role in the rearrangement of overexpress MMPs that cause disruption of ECM homeostasis. We employed Network Pharmacology to investigate the mechanisms through which Orobanche nana's compounds impact Kidney and Liver diseases. These findings suggested that O. nana could be a promising source of bioactive molecules with potential therapeutic applications.Article Citation Count: 0Properties and Applications of Complex Fractal-Fractional Operators in the Open Unit Disk(Mdpi, 2024) Attiya, Adel A.; Salahshour, Soheil; Ibrahim, Rabha W.; Yassen, Mansour F.A fractal-fractional calculus is presented in term of a generalized gamma function (& ell;-gamma function: Gamma & ell;(.)). The suggested operators are given in the symmetric complex domain (the open unit disk). A novel arrangement of the operators shows the normalization associated with every operator. We investigate a number of significant geometric features thanks to this. Additionally, some integrals, such the Alexander and Libra integral operators, are associated with these operators. Simple power functions are among the illustrations that are provided. Additionally, the formulation of the discrete & ell;-fractal-fractional operators is conducted. We demonstrate that well-known examples are involved in the extended operators.Article Citation Count: 0THE PITFALLS OF CO-CONSTRUCTING FATHER-MOTHER-BABY BONDS AGAINST A BACKGROUND OF PATERNAL ABSENCE AND REUNION: A CASE STUDY(Presses Univ France, 2024) Pointurier, Mathilde; Jean-Dit-Pannel, Romuald; Roman, Pascal; Mottet, Nicolas; Mellier, Denis; Tevfika, Ikiz; Belot, Rose-AngeliqueThis article presents the results of research on the psychological processes involved in becoming a mother, conducted in collaboration with a University Hospital Center in France. This research focuses on primiparous women from a general population, free of psychological and obstetric disorders, living with the father of the child in a context of a desired pregnancy. The interest of researching a non-consulting population allows for the understanding of the reality of pregnancy experience and postpartum psychological processes in primiparous women who, at first glance, are devoid of difficulties. In this article, we hypothesize that the psychological processes of "becoming a mother" are closely linked to the challenges of triadicity, thus including the real and fantasized presence of the father in the maternal psyche. Based on a concrete case of the father's long absence (for professional reasons) from the pregnant mother, we will discuss how the intersubjective and intrapsychic challenges of "becoming a mother" present and materialize. We will present how this longitudinal clinical case is indicative of these challenges of triadicity around the real presence of the father and his implications in dyadic construction. We will discuss the challenges of circularities between the poles of maternal, paternal, and family intersubjectivity.Article Citation Count: 0The predictive role of eating disorders and physical activity in findrisc diabetes risk: the sample of nutrition and dietetics students(Pontificia Universidade Catolica Campinas, 2024) Hamurcu, Pinar; Batar, NazliObjective The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of eating disorder risk and physical activity level on diabetes risk in students enrolled in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics. Methods This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted with 313 students enrolled in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at a private foundation university during the academic year of 2021-2022. Data was collected through face-to-face interviews using the Information Form, International Physical Activity Questionnaire, SCOFF Eating Disorders Scale, and Finnish Type-2 Diabetes Risk Questionnaire. The data was analyzed using IBM (R) SPSS (R) v.26 statistical software. Results Among the Nutrition and Dietetics students, 91.1% were female, mean age was 21.42 +/- 3.62 years, and mean body mass & imath;ndex was 21.72 +/- 3.25 kg/m2. According to International Physical Activity Questionnaire assessment, 8.9% of the students were categorized as inactive. The SCOFF Eating Disorders Scale assessment revealed that 25.6% of the students were at risk of developing an eating disorder. The Finnish Type-2 Diabetes Risk Questionnaire assessment indicated that 90.7% of the students had a low to slight risk of diabetes. The results of the correlation analysis showed that as International Physical Activity Questionnaire scores increased, Finnish Type-2 Diabetes Risk Questionnaire scores decreased by 16.8% (p=0.003), and as SCOFF Eating Disorders Scale scores increased, Finnish Type-2 Diabetes Risk Questionnaire scores also increased by 28% (p<0.001). The results of the multiple regression analysis showed that International Physical Activity Questionnaire significantly predicted Finnish Type-2 Diabetes Risk Questionnaire score, accounting for 3.8% of the variance, while SCOFF Eating Disorders Scale predicted Finnish Type-2 Diabetes Risk Questionnaire score, accounting for 8% of the variance (p<0.001). Conclusion The findings of this study suggest that physical activity level and susceptibility to eating disorders have a significant effect on the development of diabetes mellitus.Article Citation Count: 1Prognostic Value of PRECİSE DAPT Score on Short- and Long-Term Outcomes in MINOCA Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome(Arquivos Brasileiros Cardiologia, 2024) Onuk, Tolga; Polat, Fuat; Yaylak, Baris; Calik, Ali Nazmi; Eren, Semih; Akyuz, Sukru; Kardiyoloji / CardiologyBackground: Myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA) constitutes a significant subset of acute myocardial infarctions (AMI) with uncertain prognostic markers. Early risk assessment is crucial to identify MINOCA patients at risk of adverse outcomes. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the predictive capacity of the PRECISE-DAPT score in assessing short- and long-term prognoses in MINOCA patients presenting with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) or non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). Methods: Among 741 MINOCA patients, the PRECISE-DAPT score was computed to analyze its association with in-hospital and follow-up major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). Parameters showing significance in MACE (+) groups underwent statistical analysis: univariate logistic regression for in-hospital events and univariate Cox regression for follow-up events. For statistical significance, a predefined level of alpha = 0.05 was adopted. Parameters demonstrating significance proceeded to multiple logistic regression for in-hospital events and multivariate Cox regression for follow-up events. Results: In-hospital MACE occurred in 4.1% of patients, while 58% experienced follow-up MACE. Hemoglobin levels and the PRECISE-DAPT Score were identified as independent parameters for in-hospital MACE. Furthermore, ejection fraction (EF%) and the PRECISE-DAPT Score emerged as independent predictors of follow-up MACE. Conclusions: The study revealed that a higher PRECISE-DAPT score was significantly associated with increased risks of both in-hospital and long-term major adverse cardiovascular events in MINOCA patients presenting with acute coronary syndrome (ACS), underscoring the score's potential in risk stratification for this patient cohort.
