Renal biopsy provides important prognostic information in chronic kidney disease (CKD), primarily based on cortical histopathological lesions such as cortical interstitial fibrosis and tubular atrophy ...

Existing methods for analyzing gear system dynamics fail to accurately elucidate the response mechanisms of gear surface wear—manifesting as forms such as interference friction wear and tooth surface ...

Respiration dynamically modulates sensory perception by orchestrating transient states of the brain and the body. Using simultaneous recordings of high-density magneto- encephalography (MEG), ...

The triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index, a key indicator of insulin resistance, acts as a predictive factor for diabetes; however, its potential role as a prognostic marker for prediabetes (Pre-DM) ...

Nano-kirigami, inspired by the art of paper cutting and folding, offers a promising approach to three-dimensional (3D) nanomanufacturing by simply transforming two-dimensional (2D) precursors into ...

Neuroimaging and machine learning are advancing research into the mechanisms of biological aging. In this field, ‘brain age gap’ has emerged as a promising magnetic resonance imaging-based biomarker ...

A developed high-performance 3−1/8″ coaxial two-way RF switch tailored for RF plasma discharge experiments including pre-ionization and start-up; wall conditioning and Ion Cyclotron Resonance Heating ...

Political polarization poses major societal risks, yet a globally relevant, interdisciplinary understanding remains lacking, as nearly half of all studies focus on the United States. We argue for ...

Odor detection threshold (ODT) quantifies the perceptual potency of volatile compounds and is a key parameter in flavor chemistry. It is widely used to identify key food odorants, calculate odor ...

Uncover the latest and most impactful research in Digital Communication and Social Dynamics in the Global South. Explore pioneering discoveries, insightful ideas and new methods from leading ...

Balancing positioning accuracy and deployment cost in indoor environments remains challenging. RSS-based Wi-Fi fingerprinting has emerged as a popular, low-cost approach; however, RSS is highly ...

Glaucoma drainage devices (GDDs) are widely used to lower intraocular pressure (IOP) and slow disease progression; however, existing designs often lack intrinsic protection against early postoperative ...