Penetration (warfare)
View article: Application of Acoustic Emission for Diagnostic Pile Penetration by Consideration of Soil Particle Breakage
Application of Acoustic Emission for Diagnostic Pile Penetration by Consideration of Soil Particle Breakage Open
The possibility of passive monitoring on penetrating structural piles through acoustic signals is presented. The purpose of this study is first to provide deeper understanding on different situations against pile penetration into the soils…
View article: Kinetic Evolution: Projectile Point Design and the Atlatl-Bow Transition
Kinetic Evolution: Projectile Point Design and the Atlatl-Bow Transition Open
The transition from atlatl to bow and arrow technology represents a pivotal moment in human prehistory, significantly impacting hunting strategies, warfare, and societal structures. This paper explores the "kinetic evolution" inherent in t…
View article: Bi-functional Caulis polygoni multiflori inhibits Staphylococcus aureus and potentiates the activity of erythromycin in vitro
Bi-functional Caulis polygoni multiflori inhibits Staphylococcus aureus and potentiates the activity of erythromycin in vitro Open
Staphylococcus aureus(SA), particularly methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), represents a major clinical challenge due to its ability to form biofilms, which contribute to treatment failure and recurrent infections. This stu…
View article: An Optimal Selection of Bit Stick-Out, Running Speed and Soaking Time of Conductor Pipe Jetting in Deep Water Criteria
An Optimal Selection of Bit Stick-Out, Running Speed and Soaking Time of Conductor Pipe Jetting in Deep Water Criteria Open
The design and installation of conductor pipe in deepwater environments are crucial for ensuring stable soil penetration and maintaining structural integrity. This study aims to establish a comprehensive understanding of the interdependenc…
View article: Effective Penetration of the Oxidized Keratin‐Rebonding Materials Into Hair Shafts Based on Charge Conversion
Effective Penetration of the Oxidized Keratin‐Rebonding Materials Into Hair Shafts Based on Charge Conversion Open
Materials bearing multiple positive charges reinforce damaged hair fibers through ionic interactions with negatively charged sulfonate groups present in oxidized keratin. However, their strong surface binding often hinders deep penetration…
View article: Formulation and Characterization of Oxiconazole-Loaded Novasomes to Enhance the Treatment of Fungus Infections: Experimentally Induced Candidiasis in Rat
Formulation and Characterization of Oxiconazole-Loaded Novasomes to Enhance the Treatment of Fungus Infections: Experimentally Induced Candidiasis in Rat Open
Background/Objectives: An observed increase in fungal infection incidence over the past two decades underscores the limitations of conventional topical treatments for deep infections, primarily due to the skin’s stratum corneum barrier. Th…
View article: Kinetic Evolution: Projectile Point Design and the Atlatl-Bow Transition
Kinetic Evolution: Projectile Point Design and the Atlatl-Bow Transition Open
The transition from atlatl to bow and arrow technology represents a pivotal moment in human prehistory, significantly impacting hunting strategies, warfare, and societal structures. This paper explores the "kinetic evolution" inherent in t…
View article: Multi-Parameter Analysis of Nanoparticle Size Optimization and Mucus Penetration Efficiency Using a Microfluidic Platform
Multi-Parameter Analysis of Nanoparticle Size Optimization and Mucus Penetration Efficiency Using a Microfluidic Platform Open
This study used a PDMS microfluidic chip to study how nanoparticle size and surface wettability affect their movement in airway mucus. Artificial mucus with 3% mucin was used to test nanoparticles ranging from 50 nm to 300 nm in size and w…
View article: Offensive Hacking Practical Guide
Offensive Hacking Practical Guide Open
Offensive penetration testing has evolved from a compliance-driven assessment technique into a dynamic discipline aimed at proactively identifying systemic weaknesses across complex digital ecosystems. This study examines contemporary offe…
View article: Dentinal tubule penetration of AH Plus, MTA Fillapex, and BioRoot flow: a confocal laser scanning microscopy study
Dentinal tubule penetration of AH Plus, MTA Fillapex, and BioRoot flow: a confocal laser scanning microscopy study Open
View article: Local therapy in the treatment of acute superficial vein thrombosis
Local therapy in the treatment of acute superficial vein thrombosis Open
According to international and Russian guidelines, superficial vein thrombosis treatment should be comprehensive and include systemic drug therapy (i.e. anticoagulant therapy), elastic compression and topical preparations. At the same time…
View article: Gut mucin fucosylation dictates the entry of botulinum toxin complexes
Gut mucin fucosylation dictates the entry of botulinum toxin complexes Open
Botulinum toxins (BoNTs) produced by Clostridium botulinum are the most potent known bacterial toxins. The BoNT complex from serotype B-Okra (LPTC/B Okra ) exerts at least 80-fold higher oral toxicity in mice compared with that from seroty…
View article: Understanding melt pool characteristics as a means for reducing build layout quality variations in laser-based powder bed fusion: An approach toward spatial parameter compensations
Understanding melt pool characteristics as a means for reducing build layout quality variations in laser-based powder bed fusion: An approach toward spatial parameter compensations Open
This study investigates the impact of build platform location on melt pool variability during laser-based powder bed fusion of metals. The incident angle and gas flow are hypothesized to influence melt pool penetration and contribute to sp…
View article: The Bactericidal Effect of Calcium Hydroxide and Triple Antibiotic Paste During Regenerative Endodontic Procedures
The Bactericidal Effect of Calcium Hydroxide and Triple Antibiotic Paste During Regenerative Endodontic Procedures Open
This study investigates the bactericidal efficacy and penetration ability inside dentinal tubules of calcium hydroxide (CH) and a modified tri-antibiotic paste (ciprofloxacin, metronidazole, clarithromycin) (TAP) during regenerative endodo…
View article: Injury to tissue caused by device penetration of the skin triggers formation of extracellular traps
Injury to tissue caused by device penetration of the skin triggers formation of extracellular traps Open
Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems are vital for diabetes management, but sensor performance is often compromised by host immune responses following insertion. This study investigates early tissue and immune reactions, focusing on…
View article: Dosimetric characterization of the laser-accelerated high-energy electron beam for radiotherapy applications
Dosimetric characterization of the laser-accelerated high-energy electron beam for radiotherapy applications Open
Radiotherapy utilizing very-high-energy electron (VHEE) beams in the range of 50–300 MeV has gained significant interest over the past two decades due to their advantageous dose characteristics, deep tissue penetration capabilities, and po…
View article: Fluid-Structure Interaction Dynamics of Cervical Lymphatic Vessel Pumping and Valvular Function
Fluid-Structure Interaction Dynamics of Cervical Lymphatic Vessel Pumping and Valvular Function Open
A substantial portion of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) drains through cervical lymphatic vessels (CLVs), a pathway mediated by basal and dorsal meningeal lymphatics. Impaired drainage along this route has been implicated in aging, Alzheimer's …
View article: Assessment of the Sealing Ability and Penetration Depth of Different Endodontic Sealers: A Scanning Electron Microscope Study
Assessment of the Sealing Ability and Penetration Depth of Different Endodontic Sealers: A Scanning Electron Microscope Study Open
View article: Antibacterial Evaluation of Sophoraflavanone G from Sophora pachycarpa Against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus epidermidis Biofilm
Antibacterial Evaluation of Sophoraflavanone G from Sophora pachycarpa Against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus epidermidis Biofilm Open
Antimicrobial resistance, particularly among biofilm-forming pathogens, poses a serious threat to public health and drives the urgent need for new therapeutic agents. Sophoraflavanone G, a prenylated flavonoid derived from Sophora pachycar…
View article: Ultrasound-Assisted Atomization Delivery System Improves the Uniformity of Nanoparticle Distribution in the Mucus Barrier
Ultrasound-Assisted Atomization Delivery System Improves the Uniformity of Nanoparticle Distribution in the Mucus Barrier Open
This study examined how ultrasonic frequency changes droplet size and affects the delivery of nanoparticles through airway mucus. A simple nebulizer system was tested at 1.7 MHz and 2.5 MHz using fluorescent nanoparticles in a mouse model.…
View article: Improved albumin binding properties of Isoguvacine upon esterification as characterized by biophysical and computational tools
Improved albumin binding properties of Isoguvacine upon esterification as characterized by biophysical and computational tools Open
The prevalence of epilepsy, affecting millions across all age groups, has intensified the need for novel therapeutic interventions. Despite advances in antiseizure medications (ASMs), challenges persist, particularly drug resistance and si…
View article: Conduct an advanced numerical simulation investigation on the rutting performance of coal liquefaction residue asphalt mixture
Conduct an advanced numerical simulation investigation on the rutting performance of coal liquefaction residue asphalt mixture Open
Coal liquefaction residue (CLR), a byproduct of coal-to-liquid technology known to adversely affect the ecological environment and human health, was investigated in this study for its influence on the rutting resistance of asphalt mixtures…
View article: Offensive Hacking Practical Guide
Offensive Hacking Practical Guide Open
Offensive penetration testing has evolved from a compliance-driven assessment technique into a dynamic discipline aimed at proactively identifying systemic weaknesses across complex digital ecosystems. This study examines contemporary offe…
View article: Photo-induced carrier dynamics in InSb probed with broadband THz spectroscopy based on BNA crystals
Photo-induced carrier dynamics in InSb probed with broadband THz spectroscopy based on BNA crystals Open
We report an optical pump - terahertz (THz) probe study of the photoinduced transient carrier dynamics in the low bandgap semiconductor Indium Antimonide (InSb). Using an organic N-benzyl-2-methyl-nitroaniline (BNA) crystal as a broadband …
View article: Synergistic Effects of Hybrid Basalt Fibers on the Durability of Recycled Aggregate Concrete Under Freeze–Thaw and Chloride Conditions
Synergistic Effects of Hybrid Basalt Fibers on the Durability of Recycled Aggregate Concrete Under Freeze–Thaw and Chloride Conditions Open
To address the poor resistance of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) to chloride ion penetration and freeze–thaw deterioration in cold coastal regions, this study introduces basalt fibers (BFs) as a reinforcement to improve its durability a…
View article: The Influence of a Finite Element Mesh on the Reliability of the Results of Dynamic Processes of Armor Penetration of a Steel Plate by a Bullet
The Influence of a Finite Element Mesh on the Reliability of the Results of Dynamic Processes of Armor Penetration of a Steel Plate by a Bullet Open
This paper investigates the influence of finite element mesh parameters on the accuracy of modeling the penetration of a steel plate by a bullet in the ExplicitDynamics ANSYS WB computational module. The best results were obtained for the …
View article: 220 In Vivo Assessment of Molecular Penetration and Skin Effects of Topical Products
220 In Vivo Assessment of Molecular Penetration and Skin Effects of Topical Products Open
View article: Enhanced Skin Permeation of Bisoprolol Fumarate Using a Microneedle-Assisted Transdermal Patch with Chemical Penetration Enhancers for Potential Hypertensive Effect
Enhanced Skin Permeation of Bisoprolol Fumarate Using a Microneedle-Assisted Transdermal Patch with Chemical Penetration Enhancers for Potential Hypertensive Effect Open
View article: Resolving the flat-spectrum conundrum: clumpy aerosol distributions in sub-Neptune atmospheres
Resolving the flat-spectrum conundrum: clumpy aerosol distributions in sub-Neptune atmospheres Open
Transmission spectroscopy of sub-Neptunes was expected to reveal their compositions and hence origins, yet many show flat near- to mid-infrared spectra. Such spectra can be explained either by metal dominated atmospheres or by high-altitud…
View article: Advanced Hybrid AI Models for Predicting Softening Point and Penetration of Modified Bitumen
Advanced Hybrid AI Models for Predicting Softening Point and Penetration of Modified Bitumen Open
Ensuring bitumen quality is essential for the durability of asphalt pavements. Conventional laboratory tests for softening point (SP) and penetration (P) are reliable but labor-intensive and time-consuming, particularly for modified binder…