by Gabriel de Souza Vieira Bié  , Zilda de Castro Silveira  , Rafael Vidal Aroca  and Marcia Cristina Branciforti

Received: 07 February 2025;  Published: 28 May 2025;  doi: 10.21926/rpm.2502010

Tissue engineering is a technique for regenerating living tissue using portions of the patient's tissue, which are dissociated into cells and cultured on biological or synthetic supports before being transferred to the patient. In this context, the present study seeks to develop implant models (scaffolds) for replacing trabecular bone tissue, with requirements such as porosity and interconnected pores. All design development was aimed at the manufacturing of scaffolds using the material extrusion additive manufactu [...]

by Obumneme Emmanuel Ezeani  , Christopher Igwe Idumah  , Ifeanyi Emmanuel Okoye  and Chioma Joan Ikebudu

Received: 13 January 2025;  Published: 27 May 2025;  doi: 10.21926/rpm.2502009

Nanotechnology has revolutionized the textile industry by introducing innovative finishing techniques that enhance the durability and performance of textile materials and the application of nanoscale/nanoparticles/nanomaterials and processes to improve the properties and performance of textiles. The synergism of textile technology and nanotechnological advancements has propelled a paradigm shift, changed the narrative, and formed novel platforms for textile surface engineering at both atomically affiliated and mole [...]

by Nadia A. Abdelmegeed Abdelwahed  and Muhammad Sufyan Ramish

Received: 18 December 2024;  Published: 26 May 2025;  doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2502288

The present study investigates the association between anger, stress, psychological distress and mood disorders among Egyptian entrepreneurs. Approach-wise, the study is quantitative, and its cross-sectional data were collected using a questionnaire. The study’s respondents are Egyptian entrepreneurs involved in several business activities. Hence, the study concluded based on 286 valid responses. We used analysis of moment structures (AMOS) software, where we conducted path analysis to conclude the results. C [...]

by Faten Dhawi  and Shefin Basheera

Received: 12 March 2025;  Published: 25 May 2025;  doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2502295

Jatropha curcas L., a medicinal shrub renowned for its diverse phytochemicals, has been traditionally used to treat various ailments, including ulcers, neoplasms, and dermatological conditions. Despite its pharmacological promise, its potential against Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) remains unexplored. This study investigates the antiviral efficacy of J. curcas phytochemicals targeting the SARS-CoV-2 main protease (Mpro), a critical enzyme for viral replication, using advanced computat [...]

by Dennis Gibson  , Amy Stein  , Marina Foster  and Philip S Mehler

Received: 19 December 2024;  Published: 23 May 2025;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2502012

Inpatient care is a significant contributor to the health-care costs associated with the treatment of individuals with eating disorders (EDs). This study seeks to better understand the treatment outcomes of individuals with extreme EDs requiring inpatient medical stabilization at specialized medical versus nonspecialized medical units. Patients transferred via air ambulance to ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders and Severe Malnutrition (specialized care) from an outside hospital (nonspecialized care) between January [...]

by Valeri Ligatchev

Received: 28 December 2024;  Published: 22 May 2025;  doi: 10.21926/rpm.2502008

So-called ‘Generalized Skettrup Model(s)’ (GSMs) of different (1D, 2D, 3D) spatial dimensionalities are used at simulations on temperature-dependent harmonic and anharmonic fractions of lattice thermal capacity of polyethylene and polypropylene with crystalline and/or amorphous atomic structures of limited spatial extents. Basic equations of the GSM slot in explicitly quantization effects of the single-particle and many-particle energy levels of spatially confined phonons. The harmonic lattice thermal c [...]

by Mohammad-Reza Ghasemi  , Maryam Mirahmadi  , Hadi Bayat  , Mohammad Miryounesi  , Reza Mirfakhraie  , Shadab Salehpour  , Raheleh Tangestani  , Faezeh Sherafat  , Hasan Roudgari  and Milad Gholami

Received: 16 January 2025;  Published: 21 May 2025;  doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2502294

Kabuki Syndrome (KS) is a rare, multisystem congenital disorder with five foremost clinical manifestations encompassing dysmorphic facial characteristics, postnatal growth constraint, craniofacial/skeletal anomalies, mild to moderate intellectual disability, and dermatoglyphic abnormalities. We analyzed two unrelated Iranian patients suspected of having KS using whole-exome sequencing. An in silico analysis was performed to evaluate the potential effects of the discovered variants on the structure and function of t [...]

by Carolina Ramírez  , Elizabeth González  and Fernando Tomasina

Received: 23 September 2024;  Published: 20 May 2025;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2502023

Healthcare Waste (HCW) management is a pressing challenge in Latin America, where insufficient regulatory enforcement, poor segregation practices, and the lack of accurate generation data hinder sustainable waste management. This study presents a methodological proposal for the internal management of HCWs in Healthcare Centers (HCCs) in Uruguay, based on Decree 586/009 and developed through a situational diagnosis conducted at the Hospital de Clínicas "Dr. Manuel Quintela." The diagnosis involved the qualitative an [...]

by Imogen Crook  , Richard J. Brown  and Tobyn Bell

Received: 05 March 2025;  Published: 19 May 2025;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2502022

Depression is a leading cause of disability with many individuals experiencing recurrent episodes of depression across their lifetime. Existing treatment approaches have varied degrees of effectiveness, and the value of social prescribing practices is being recognised. Given the persistent nature of depression, many individuals seek out alternative methods to manage their own symptoms. Open-water swimming is becoming increasingly popular as a means of supporting mental health. There is an emerging evidence base ind [...]

by Alessandro Menotti  and Paolo Emilio Puddu

Received: 09 November 2024;  Published: 19 May 2025;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2502011

To describe the contribution of three classes of dietary fatty acids to all-cause mortality and age at death among middle-aged men followed up for 61 years until extinction. The cohort comprised 1712 men aged 40-59 years at entry examination in 1960, belonging to the Italian Rural Areas of the Seven Countries Study of Cardiovascular Diseases. A dietary survey allowed to estimate dietary fatty acids [saturated (SAFA), mono-unsaturated (MUFA), poly-unsaturated (PUFA) and their ratios (M/S, P/S)] that were fed as poss [...]

by Moussa Hamidani  , Salah Aberkane  and Moudjahid Aissaoui

Received: 17 December 2024;  Published: 16 May 2025;  doi: 10.21926/obm.transplant.2502249

Although immunosuppressive drugs are essential and effective in improving the health status of renal transplant patients, they also make them more vulnerable to the risk of infection with COVID-19, which has become a significant concern for many patients. Perhaps this is what makes their way of thinking and perception impact their adherence to taking immunosuppressants. Therefore, this study reveals the possibility of an impact of illness perception and some sociodemographic and clinical factors on treatment adhere [...]

by Ana Pérez-González  and Ismael El Hajra

Received: 17 November 2024;  Published: 13 May 2025;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2502010

In recent years, the incidence of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) has risen significantly in the Western population, pointing toward the potential influence of environmental and dietary factors. In order to explain this, some research on nutritional therapy identifies exclusive enteral nutrition (EEN) as a highly effective approach for managing IBD in children. This treatment achieves high remission rates; more specifically, some clinical trials have reported remission rates from 70% to 100%. EEN not only facilita [...]

by Gabriela Martínez-Machado  , Laura Arely López-Gámez  , Litzy Yazmin Alvarado-Mata  , Roberto Muñoz-García  , Jenny Priscila Salinas-Mireles  , Ivan Artemio Corral-Guerrero  , Maria Jose Castro-Alonso  , Jazel Doménica Sosa-Martínez  , Miriam Paulina Luévanos Escareño  , Ayerim Yedid Hernández-Almanza  and Nagamani Balagurusamy

Received: 20 February 2025;  Published: 13 May 2025;  doi: 10.21926/jept.2502010

The global production of biomethane is rapidly emerging as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels for energy generation. Biogas, where methane (CH4) is usually one of the main components, is generated through the anaerobic digestion (AD) of various organic substrates, including animal manure, organic wastes, and wastewater. The efficiency of the AD process depends on key operational parameters and reactor designs that optimize microbial activity and gas yield. However, inhibitory compounds such as heavy metals, [...]

by Junfeng Zhang  , Yajie Li  , Qianghua Xue  , Wen He  , Chenchen Li  and Yanli Wang

Received: 21 January 2025;  Published: 12 May 2025;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2502021

Evidence suggests that regular moderate exercise can improve symptoms of depression and may enhance immune function, with an interesting role in cancer prevention and improved cancer-related prognosis; however, over-exercising may lead to overtraining and generate psychological symptoms that mimic depression, and may impair immune function. In this study, we chose swimming as an exercise form to conduct research. Swimming groups were divided into 5, 20, and 60 min day-1, and open field tests (OFT) were used to asse [...]

by Brittany Montgomery  , Calvin Mammen  and Matt Golden

Received: 18 October 2024;  Published: 09 May 2025;  doi: 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2502311

Assistive technology (AT) interventions have shown promising results in supporting cognitive, social, and physical activities in persons living with dementia (PLWD) and their caregivers. Despite strong evidence of the effectiveness of AT, PLWD and their caregivers can disengage with the technology after it is used for a time – i.e., the “stickiness challenge”. Diminished use of AT reduces the opportunity for it to have optimal impact. We asked whether the opportunity to engage in cognitive games may enhance continu [...]

by Adonis Sfera  , Sabine Hazan  , Jacob Anton  , Ioana Ciuperca  , Carolina Klein  and Karina G. Thomas

Received: 09 February 2025;  Published: 09 May 2025;  doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2502287

The COVID-19 pandemic was an eye-opener for many medical disciplines. It highlighted viral exploitation of physiological cellular processes, including endocytosis and cellular senescence. These pathways play an essential role in cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, and schizophrenia (SCZ). Oxytocin, commonly called the “love hormone,” is produced in the posterior hypothalamus and is crucial for various physiological processes, including social intelligence, sexual activity, and metabolism. Many viruses, [...]

by Vipin Kumar Sharma  , Sunil Kumar Thamida  , B. Naveen Kumar Reddy  and Raja Sinha

Received: 28 November 2024;  Published: 07 May 2025;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2502022

The hydrocarbon sector in India plays a pivotal role in the country's energy landscape, encompassing exploration, production, refining, and distribution activities. This abstract provides a concise overview of the sector's current status, challenges, and prospects. India's hydrocarbon reserves range from conventional to unconventional sources, with significant potential yet to be tapped. However, the sector faces challenges such as declining production from mature fields, technological limitations in ex [...]

by Recent Progress in Science and Engineering Editorial Office

Received: 05 May 2025;  Published: 06 May 2025;  doi: 10.21926/rpse.2502009

by Rafael B. Oliva  , Andrés Zappa  , Mariano Amadio  and Guillermo Catuogno

Received: 31 October 2024;  Published: 05 May 2025;  doi: 10.21926/jept.2502009

This work addresses the main results of a test site for small wind turbines (SWTs) located in Patagonia, and the development of the measurement systems involved, including the uncertainties calculations according to applicable IEC standards. Due to market evolution for over a decade, the test systems evolved from battery-charging SWTs to grid-connected units. The test site, developed and managed by state-owned INTI (National Institute for Industrial Technology), was established in 2012 and received support from the [...]

by Bertrand Cassoret  and François Balavoine

Received: 20 September 2024;  Published: 30 April 2025;  doi: 10.21926/jept.2502008

This study focuses on the environmental impacts of the electricity production scenarios proposed for France for 2060 by the French electricity network manager, RTE. They consider an increasing electricity consumption and a production without fossil fuels, essentially based on wind, photovoltaic, hydraulic, and, for some, nuclear power. The total power to install is significantly higher than the current one; it is higher in the scenarios that rely more on photovoltaic and less on nuclear. Renewable energies require [...]

by Gerhard Litscher

Received: 26 April 2025;  Published: 29 April 2025;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2502020

This contribution honours the life and legacy of Dr. Richard C. Niemtzow (1942–2025), the founder of Battlefield Acupuncture (BFA) – a method that combines military medicine and traditional Eastern healing principles. Developed in the early 2000s for rapid, drug-free pain relief, BFA has since gained international recognition for its effectiveness and simplicity. The author reflects on the scientific collaboration with Dr. Niemtzow, which included advanced neurophysiological studies demonstrating BFA’s impact on pa [...]

by OBM Geriatrics Editorial Office

Received: 27 April 2025;  Published: 28 April 2025;  doi: 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2502310

by Adam Spandorfer  , Katelyn Stuart  , Judy Daboul  , Gavisha Waidyaratne  and Subhankar Chakraborty

Received: 12 December 2024;  Published: 28 April 2025;  doi: 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2502309

Dysphagia in the geriatric population, age 65 or older, is increasingly common and a growing concern among healthcare providers. Not only can it critically impact quality of life, but it can also lead to clinically significant malnutrition, hospitalizations, increased length of stays, and has been shown to impact mortality. A multi-disciplinary approach to assess oral, pharyngeal, and esophageal etiologies is key to guiding targeted management, which can include behavioral modifications, medications, and endoscopic [...]

by Zohar Gabay  , Tal Eliav  , Oded Hammerman  , Odelia Elkana  , Maor Epstein  , Erez Yaakobi  and Yacov Ezra

Received: 30 July 2024;  Published: 27 April 2025;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2502019

Hypnotherapy is effective for treating functional symptoms; however, some studies describe a paradoxical response to hypnotic relaxation. We hypothesized that functional patients who: 1) are aware of a stressful antecedent event and 2) recognize that stress is causing or exacerbating their symptoms would have reduced symptom-severity with hypnotic relaxation, whereas patients who do not perceive a stressful antecedent and do not recognize stress as causing symptoms, would more commonly experience paradoxical respon [...]

by Flávio Leôncio Guedes  , Alana Danielle de Andrade Azevedo Costa  , Clezianny Freire Silva  , Thamirys Suelle da Silva  , Rhaldney Felipe de Santana  , Marcone Marcelino da Silva  and Antonio Italcy de Oliveira Júnior

Received: 19 October 2024;  Published: 27 April 2025;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2502021

Inadequate management of healthcare waste represents a significant challenge to public health and the environment. This study aims to analyze global scientific production on healthcare waste using bibliometric and scientometric indicators, providing a comprehensive overview of research trends and areas of interest. Data from academic databases were used to map the temporal distribution of publications, identify the leading countries, institutions, and researchers involved, and evaluate collaboration networks and jo [...]