Effect of Surface Roughness on the Electrochemical Behavior and Corrosion Resistance of TiTaNbZrAg Alloy with Different Amounts of Tantalum in Bulk Composition.

The corrosion behavior of the TiTaNbZrAg alloys with different amounts of tantalum (0%, 10% and 20%) and with distinct surface topography (smooth and rough) was investigated in phosphate buffer solution (PBS) for long-time immersion (1000 h). By this approach, we expect to bring about new insights into the influence of both the amount of Ta in the alloy composition and the surface topography on the corrosion behavior of the Ti-based alloys. The corrosion resistance was studied by Open Circuit Potential (OCP), Potentiodynamic Polarization (PP), and Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS).

A Developer-Oriented Framework for Assessing Power Consumption in Mobile Applications: Android Energy Smells Case Study.

Currently, people spend a lot of time using their mobile devices. With such ubiquity of mobile devices in our daily life, battery capacity and quality are of utmost importance. Running software applications (called apps) are one of the major factors influencing the power consumption in mobile devices.

A Digital Tool Supporting Pathology Practice and Identifying Leucocytes.

The aim of this work is to deliver an all-in-one package that contains both the part where the pathologist can manipulate the data as well as predefined models, altogether with the digital pathology interface with a comprehensive component that provides traceability between the identified leucocytes and the underlying possible outcomes of the potential disease. The aim is to directly provide the number of leucocytes and the mass of the cell, only from the image, with minimal intervention from the pathologist, necessary to have a PoC (Proof of Concept) or a prototype. The model was trained on a dataset of around 20,000 models, and the achieved accuracy was approximately 85%.

Climate change projection using statistical downscaling model over southern coastal Iran.

Iran is highly vulnerable to climate change, particularly evident in shifting precipitation and temperature patterns, especially in its southern coastal region. With these changing climate conditions, there is an urgent need for practical and adaptive management of water resources and energy supply to address the challenges posed by future climate change. Over the next two to three decades, the effects of climate change, such as precipitation and temperature, are expected to worsen, posing greater risks to water resources, agriculture, and infrastructure stability.

Exploring the Role of Biomarkers Associated with Alveolar Damage and Dysfunction in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis-A Systematic Review.

Background: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is one of the most aggressive forms of interstitial lung diseases (ILDs), marked by an ongoing, chronic fibrotic process within the lung tissue. IPF leads to an irreversible deterioration of lung function, ultimately resulting in an increased mortality rate. Therefore, the focus has shifted towards the biomarkers that might contribute to the early diagnosis, risk assessment, prognosis, and tracking of the treatment progress, including those associated with epithelial injury.