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This study aims at the detailed exploration of the internal structure of various anisotropic star configurations interacting with an electromagnetic field within the framework of f(R,T,Q)theory of gravity. We, specifically, consider a standard form of this theory in this regard, represented by a linear function of the Ricci scalar and the factor Q. Our analysis adopts a spherically symmetric, charged metric to describe the internal structure of dense quark models and proceeds to derive the field equations which correspond to the considered scenario. These equations are subsequently solved utilizing the particular metric potentials as well as the bag model. We then adopt the empirical data, specifically the radii and masses, from two quark stars including SMC X-4 and SAX J 1808.4-3658 to investigate the impact of charge and modified correction terms on their physical properties. Furthermore, we assess the physical relevance of the obtained model graphically by varying the modified model parameter. Our findings indicate that the developed models exhibit consistent stability within the modified framework across every parametric choice.

Sheep Achilles tendons are used as an effective preclinical model of flexor tendon repair in plastic surgery, due to their biomechanical properties, which are similar to humans. The aim of this study was to examine the efficacy and biomechanical outcomes of suture materials and tendon repair techniques in flexor tendon repair.

Review article of: Yongjin Zhang and Teng-chi Chang, eds., Constructing a Chinese School of International Relations: Ongoing debates and sociological realities (Oxon and NY: Routledge, 2016, 265 pp., USD 38.47, [...]

In the first three decades after China initiated reform and opening-up policies in 1978, its relations with the United States (U.S.) improved steadily. However, in the post-2007/2008 global financial crisis period, both countries’ attitudes toward each other began to change. Particularly since the Trump administration, as the U.S. started to define China as its main competitor, their bilateral relations deteriorated further. As a result, scholars, diplomats, and politicians worldwide began to talk about the emergence of a new Cold War between China and the U.S., encompassing economic, ideological, military, and political aspects. The ideological aspect of this emerging “new Cold War” revolves around the discourse of democracy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Rail transit systems, one of the important public transportation (PT) systems, are widespread in large cities to satisfy passengers or commuters for their daily trips. However, rail transportation (RT) investments are costly, and the budgets are minimal. Thus assessing RT systems in big cities play a crucial role in deciding on the best RT investment. In this study, for the first time, a two-stage fuzzy set is used among the multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) studies in the area of transportation. The proposed method is a unique technique integrating the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Vise Kriterijumska Optimizacija I Kompromisno Resenje (VIKOR) techniques with an extension of Pythagorean fuzzy sets. In this manner, datasets from the observations of three rail lines in Antalya, one of the largest cities in Turkey, are applied to the proposed method. Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (FAHP), a commonly used MCDM method, is used to weighting four main criteria and thirteen sub-factors. AHP is strengthened by interval-valued Pythagorean fuzzy numbers (IVPFNs). The Fuzzy VIKOR (FVIKOR) approach is then applied for the prioritization of three rail line alternatives. Results are achieved by analyzing not only real RT service observations, also actual RT expenditures or costs. Consequently, the uncertainty in results is thus minimized. Outcomes of the case study reveal the most serviceable RT line in the city evaluating the main criteria, namely economy, comfort, environment, and safety. Therefore, the proposed approach methodologically contributes to adopting a new insight into the integration of MCDM methods with fuzzy set.

Objectives The number of original scientific researches on intracranial aneurysms has risen over the last 30 years. Despite the rise in the number of articles, there is no up-to-date exhaustive bibliometric research in the literature. This study aimed to contribute to the literature via a bibliometric analysis of the original scientific researches on intracranial aneurysms published over the last 30 years.Methods The literature review was done using the Web of Science. All articles and its citations containing aneurysm keywords were analyzed in the "title" section of articles published in the research areas: Neurosciences Neurology during 1980–2019. Correlation analyses between the number of articles produced by the countries and their economic and development indicators of gross domestic product, and Human Development Index were analyzed using the Spearman correlation coefficient. Linear regression analysis was utilized to estimate the number of articles to be published in the future.Results There were a total of 21,673 publications on intracranial aneurysms. Of these publications, 13,371 (61.7%) were articles. The three countries that produced the most articles were the USA (4098), Japan (2668), and China (937). A statistically significant correlation was found between the development indicators of world countries and publication productivity (p<0.001). The three journals that produced the most publications were Neurosurgery, Journal of Neurosurgery, and American Journal of Neuroradiology. The most cited article was published in Journal of Neurosurgery.Conclusion This bibliometric study provides a collection of data that will help design future research on intracranial aneurysms more efficiently and make innovations at greater speed.

The article presents a talk with the music band Route to Diomira (RTD), who discuss how the band formed because of the book "Invisible Cities" by Italo Calvio. Topics discussed include the book describing the experience of a traveler passing through China and the author being inspired by the historical Silk Road when writing the book.

The article offers information on the impact of reform and opening-up of China on the scope of economic and political life of China. It includes information on the economic, social, and political development of China. It also includes information on the gross domestic product, foreign direct investment, and China's share in world economy.