Category: MDPI

BioTech, Vol. 12, Pages 61: Bacterial Proteases as Potentially Exploitable Modulators of SARS-CoV-2 Infection: Logic from the Literature, Informatics, and Inspiration from the Dog BioTech doi: 10.3390/biotech12040061 Authors: Gerald H. Lushington Annika Linde Tonatiuh Melgarejo (1) Background: The COVID-19 pandemic left many intriguing mysteries. Retrospective vulnerability trends tie as strongly to odd demographics as to…

Virtual Worlds, Vol. 2, Pages 343-358: Enhancing Self-Learning in Higher Education with Virtual and Augmented Reality Role Games: Students’ Perceptions Virtual Worlds doi: 10.3390/virtualworlds2040020 Authors: Luis Valladares Ríos Ricardo Acosta-Diaz Pedro C. Santana-Mancilla This study investigates how virtual and augmented reality role games impact self-learning in higher education settings. A qualitative research–action approach that involved…

Hydrobiology, Vol. 2, Pages 554-574: Niphargus carolinensis sp. nov. (Amphipoda: Niphargidae), an Endemic Species in the Northern Distribution Area of the Genus Hydrobiology doi: 10.3390/hydrobiology2040037 Authors: Dieter Weber Traian Brad Niphargus carolinensis sp. nov. was sampled from the Carolina Mine located in North Rhine–Westphalia, Germany. The new species is described and compared to phylogenetically related…

Solar, Vol. 3, Pages 596-617: Automating Quality Control of Irradiance Data with a Comprehensive Analysis for Southern Africa Solar doi: 10.3390/solar3040032 Authors: Francisca Muriel Daniel-Durandt Arnold Johan Rix A review of quality control for large irradiance datasets is applied as a case study for the Southern African Universities Radiometric Network (SAURAN) database. The quality control…

JCDD, Vol. 10, Pages 446: Role of ECLS in Managing Post-Myocardial Infarction Ventricular Septal Rupture Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease doi: 10.3390/jcdd10110446 Authors: Sandoval Boburg Kondov Karamitev Schlensak Berger Haeberle Jost Fagu Beyersdorf Kreibich Czerny Siepe Objectives: The aim of this study was to analyze outcomes in patients undergoing surgery for ventricular septal rupture…

Foods, Vol. 12, Pages 3977: A New Ready-to-Eat Product Based on Enzymatically Peeled ‘Hernandina’ Clementine Segments and Citrus Syrup Foods doi: 10.3390/foods12213977 Authors: Huertas M. Díaz-Mula Juan P. López María Serrano María T. Pretel Ready-to-eat fresh fruit have an increasing presence in international markets due to their convenience and health benefits. However, these products are…

Fluids, Vol. 8, Pages 292: Radial Basis Function Surrogates for Uncertainty Quantification and Aerodynamic Shape Optimization under Uncertainties Fluids doi: 10.3390/fluids8110292 Authors: Varvara Asouti Marina Kontou Kyriakos Giannakoglou This paper investigates the adequacy of radial basis function (RBF)-based models as surrogates in uncertainty quantification (UQ) and CFD shape optimization; for the latter, problems with and…

Agronomy, Vol. 13, Pages 2743: Estimating Chlorophyll Content, Production, and Quality of Sugar Beet under Various Nitrogen Levels Using Machine Learning Models and Novel Spectral Indices Agronomy doi: 10.3390/agronomy13112743 Authors: Elsayed El-Hendawy Elsherbiny Okasha Elmetwalli Elwakeel Memon Ibrahim Ibrahim Accurately estimating crop performance under various fertilizer levels in a rapid and non-destructive manner has become…

JFMK, Vol. 8, Pages 151: Force–Velocity Relationship in Cycling and Arm Cranking: A Comparison of Men and Women Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology doi: 10.3390/jfmk8040151 Authors: Jan Heller Ivana Kinkorova Pavel Vodicka Pantelis Theodoros Nikolaidis Stefan Balko This study was aimed at comparing the force–velocity relationship during cycling and arm cranking in males and…

JFMK, Vol. 8, Pages 150: Effectiveness of Protective Measures and Rules in Reducing the Incidence of Injuries in Combat Sports: A Scoping Review Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology doi: 10.3390/jfmk8040150 Authors: Rastislav Štyriak Radovan Hadža Rafael Arriaza Dušana Augustovičová Erika Zemková In recent years, much effort has been made to reduce the injury rate…