by Glauce Kelly Silva do Nascimento  , Tatiane Monteiro dos Santos  , Irene Andressa  , Vivian Machado Benassi  , Nathalia de Andrade Neves  and Marcio Schmiele

Received: 08 May 2024;  Published: 05 September 2024;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2403013

Bread stands out for its versatility and accessibility, appealing to individuals across various ages and social classes. Consequently, it presents an attractive opportunity for incorporating ingredients that offer health benefits to consumers. In this context, the current study aimed to evaluate the technological properties of sandwich bread (specific volume, water activity, moisture, instrumental color, and texture) prepared with a partial substitution (5% w/w) of wheat flour (WF) with purple corn cob flour (PCF) [...]

by Nadia A. Abdelmegeed Abdelwahed

Received: 01 April 2024;  Published: 19 August 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2403241

Nowadays, mental health disorders have become a significant concern for everyone. There are diverse reasons emanating from the workplace, business, and everyday environment. Therefore, there is a current need to use technology to detect and review their symptoms and causes. Accordingly, in this study, the researcher attempted to recognize ChatGPT’s role in decision-making and the recognition of mental health disorders among Egyptian entrepreneurs. The researcher used a quantitative approach in this study based its [...]

by Kuok Ho Daniel Tang

Received: 16 November 2025;  Published: 19 November 2025;  doi: 10.21926/rpse.2504016

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping microplastic research by enabling faster, more accurate, and scalable detection, characterization, and modeling. Deep learning automates the identification and classification of microplastics from microscopy images, while machine learning accelerates the recognition of polymers from Raman and infrared spectra. AI-based clustering and segmentation improve the analysis of complex samples, and source-apportionment models learn morphological and chemical features to trace emiss [...]

by G.-Fivos Sargentis

Received: 05 February 2025;  Published: 02 April 2025;  doi: 10.21926/rpse.2502007

This study investigates the relationship between entropy and societal dynamics, with a particular focus on the origins and implications of war. By using entropy as a measure of uncertainty and inequality, the research examines societal stability through patterns of stratification and wealth distribution. Employing simplified models of various wealth distributions, the study explores their effects on social stratification and the potential for conflict. Drawing on historical and contemporary examples, it delves into [...]

by Chen-Wei Yang  , Min-Ze Lu  , Wei-Ming Ma  and Chang-Ming Liaw

Received: 23 December 2020;  Published: 07 April 2021;  doi: 10.21926/jept.2102016

This paper presents a three-phase full-bridge boost switch-mode rectifier (SMR) fed switched-reluctance motor (SRM) drive with energy storage buffer. First, the power circuits and control schemes of the two power stages are properly designed. Except for having good line drawn power quality, the boostable DC-link voltage of the SRM drive can enhance the SRM driving performance in wide speed range. And the recovered regenerative braking energy can be sent back to the grid successfully. Then, a battery storage system [...]

by Jiarui Fang  , Ziheng Li  , Xiruo Bai  , Yichu Zhang  , Jiahui Liu  , Dan Wang  and Ye Yao

Received: 10 May 2022;  Published: 04 July 2022;  doi: 10.21926/cr.2203018

TiO2 (001) crystal plane exhibits molecular adsorption and photocatalytic activity. The loading capacity of reactive oxygen species present on crystal planes helps in the significant improvement of catalytic activity. The methods of synthesis and conditions of existence significantly affect the molecular adsorption properties of crystal planes, which in turn affects the ability of the system to load reactive oxygen species. Herein, we report the simulation of the molecular adsorption behavior on the TiO2 (001) usin [...]

by James S. Powers  , Destiny O. Birdsong  , Kemberlee R. Bonnet  , Neena R. Kapoor  , Jamaria J. Southward  , Ifeoma Nwankwo  and David G. Schlundt

Received: 25 April 2019;  Published: 26 August 2019;  doi: 10.21926/obm.geriatr.1903072

Background: Narratives encompass written reflection experiences and hold the potential to display valuable insights into trainees’ thinking. We analyzed narratives from graduate students trained in aging themes, who then interviewed older hospitalized adults (senior partners) about their life experiences. Methods: Three Discovery & Learning Fellows trained on open-ended interviewing, empathy, and aging themes performed semi-structured interviews. Senior partners were hospitalized older veterans. After the [...]

by Alessandro Luigi Rossi  , Vincenzo Capilupi  , David Palombo  , Luigi Tagliatesta  , Tecla Terenzio  , Marco Vitali  and Matteo Chiapasco

Received: 29 April 2019;  Published: 30 August 2019;  doi: 10.21926/obm.hg.1903035

OBJECTIVES To review current literature analysing possible secondary complications in response to the administration of paracetamol and codeine as analgesics in the dental field. To discuss a case of secondary acute pancreatitis triggered by the administration of both active ingredients. MATERIALS AND METHODS A 28-year-old patient, without any pancreatic or hepatobiliary condition was diagnosed with acute pancreatitis 3 hours after taking paracetamol 500mg and codeine 30mg prescribed as pain-relief therapy after ex [...]

by Morkoss M. Fakhry  , Asmaa R. Abdel-Hamed  , Noha M. Mesbah  , Dina M. Abo-Elmatty  , Mohamed M. Sayed-Ahmed  , Abdel-Moneim M. Osman  and Ola S. Ahmed

Received: 27 November 2023;  Published: 26 February 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2401215

Breast cancer (BC) is the most common cause of cancer-related death and is the malignancy most frequently diagnosed in females worldwide. BC incidence is predicted to continue increasing worldwide. Without interventions, annual new cases will reach over 3 million by 2030. Genetic abnormalities account for almost 70% of all BC cases worldwide. Biological pathways implicated include non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs). MiRNAs are small non-coding RNA molecules that play a role in post-transcriptional regulation of gene expressi [...]

by Mariarosaria Angrisano  and Francesco Fabbrocino

Received: 02 August 2022;  Published: 11 January 2023;  doi: 10.21926/rpm.2301005

Nowadays, the challenge of climate change and “ecological transition” is substantially an “energy challenge” for every city, which is supposed to become as “energetically self-sufficient” as possible. The construction sector is one of the main contributors to the effects of climate change, starting from the production of materials to the use phase of buildings to their demolition. Recent innovations in sustainable/circular design are related to using “new materials." According to this perspective, nanomaterials are [...]