Prospects of Band Structure Engineering in MXenes for Active Switching MXetronics: Computational Insights and Experimental Approaches.

MXenes, two-dimensional (2D) transition metal carbides and nitrides, have shown promise in a variety of applications. The use of MXenes in active electronic devices is restricted to electrode materials due to their metallic nature. However, MXenes can be modified to be semiconducting and can be used for next-generation channel materials.

Synthesis and Characterization of UV-Curable Resin with High Refractive Index for a Luminance-Enhancing Prism Film.

A novel monomer, 9-bis[4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)phenyl]fluorene di(mercaptopropionate), with a highly refractive index, purity, and excellent UV-curable properties, is synthesized through an optimized Fischer esterification process, reacting 9,9-bis[4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)phenyl]fluorene with 3-mercaptopropionic acid. The structural characterization of this monomer is performed using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, high-performance liquid chromatography, and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. The synthesis conditions are optimized using a design-of-experiments approach.

PSMA2 promotes chemo- and radioresistance of oral squamous cell carcinoma by modulating mitophagy pathway.

Oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) represents the most prevalent malignancy among head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCCs). Standard treatment modalities include surgical resection combined with radiation and chemotherapy. However, locoregional failure remains a critical issue affecting the prognosis of OSCC patients, largely due to tumor resistance against radiation or chemotherapy.

The Effect of Home-Based Robotic Rehabilitation on Individuals with Disabilities in Community Settings: A Pilot Study.

With South Korea's growing aging population, the demand for accessible rehabilitation solutions is increasing. Home-based robotic rehabilitation presents a feasible alternative to conventional in-clinic rehabilitation. This study explores the impact of the Rebless robotic rehabilitation device in a home-based setting for people with physical disabilities and their caregivers.

Rise in intraluminal temperature during ureteroscopy: Is this a concern?

The global increase in urolithiasis prevalence has led to a shift towards minimally invasive procedures, such as retrograde intrarenal surgery, supported by advancements in laser technologies for lithotripsy. Pulsed lasers, particularly the holmium YAG and the newer thulium fiber laser, have significantly transformed the management of upper urinary tract stones. However, the use of high-power lasers in these procedures introduces risks of heat-related injury.