Research Article 10.5281/zenodo.21846023

The Piezoelectric Crystal Hypothesis: Towards the Development of Environmentally Integrated Electromagnetic Energy Architectures

Alan Peter Garfoot

Section I: Introduction, Historical Context and the Evolution of Distributed Energy Paradigms

The history of technological civilisation may be interpreted as a progressive refinement in humanity's capacity to access, transform and distribute energy. From the controlled…...

Perspective 10.5281/zenodo.21861636

Reflections from the Filthy Mud: Environmental Wisdom and Coastal Pollution in Industrial Corridors

Chee Kong Yap

This paper is a reflective synthesis of long-term environmental monitoring and personal experience from two of Malaysia’s most polluted coastal ecosystems: Kuala Juru in Penang and Kg. Pasir Puteh in Southern Johore. Drawing upon empirical evidence collected in 2004 and 2005 on elevated levels…...

Letter to Editor 10.5281/zenodo.21852267

Air Pollution as a Risk Factor for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Time to Breathe this into Clinical Practice

Rahul Garg

The global burden of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) continues to rise at an alarming pace, now complicating an estimated 14-25% of pregnancies worldwide [1]. While traditional risk factors - maternal obesity, advanced age, family history of type 2 diabetes - have long guided clinical…...

Perspective 10.5281/zenodo.21861850

Powering Planetary Health: The Expanding Role of Electrical Engineering in Climate Resilience, Clean Energy, and Sustainable Human Development

Chee Kong Yap, Chee Wah Yap

Planetary health emphasizes that the health of human civilization depends fundamentally on the stability of Earth's natural systems. While discussions surrounding planetary health have traditionally focused on medicine, ecology, environmental sciences, and public health, the contributions of…...

Research Article 10.5281/zenodo.21860135

An Investigation of the Association Between Periodontal Disease and the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease: A Retrospective, Population-Based, Matched Cohort Study in Greek Adults

Nikolaos Andreas Chrysanthakopoulos, Eleftheria Vryzaki, Vassiliki Vazintari

Background/Aim: Previous studies have reported biological associations between periodontal disease and several malignancies, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, rheumatoid arthritis, pulmonary diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and several…...

Research Article 10.5281/zenodo.21862134

Anticonvulsant, Antioxidant, And In Vitro Cytotoxicity Activities of Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) de Wit (Fabaceae) Leaf Methanol Extract

Cletus Anes Ukwubile, Amina Ismail Chinda, Anietie Eyo Robert, et al.

Although Leucaena leucocephala has long been used for its hepatoprotective, anticonvulsant, antioxidant, and anticancer properties, there has been no rigorous pharmacological validation. The anticonvulsant, antioxidant, and in vitro cytotoxic activities of L. leucocephala leaf methanol extract…...

Research Article 10.5281/zenodo.21816291

Beyond the Schawlow–Townes Limit: Medium-Induced Phase Diffusion and Linewidth Saturation in Laser Systems

Helena Cristina Vasconcelos, Maria Gabriela Meirelles

The Schawlow–Townes limit established spontaneous emission as the fundamental quantum mechanism defining the minimum linewidth of an ideal laser oscillator. According to this description, random phase perturbations introduced by spontaneous photons become progressively less significant as the…...

Review Article 10.5281/zenodo.21845383

Osteoid Osteoma of the Proximal Humerus Presenting as Persistent Shoulder Pain in an Adolescent: A Rare Case Report and Review of Literature

Punit Gaurav, SV. Gopalakrishna, I. Rohit, et al.

Background: Osteoid osteoma is a benign osteoblastic neoplasm accounting for approximately 10–12% of benign bone tumors. It commonly affects the femur and tibia in adolescents and young adults. Proximal humeral involvement is uncommon and may mimic more prevalent causes of…...

Research Article 10.5281/zenodo.21856297

Cardiac Structural Alterations in Patients with Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD): A Cross-Sectional Analysis at a Tertiary Care Center

Rahul Garg

Background: Metabolic dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) is increasingly recognized as a systemic cardiometabolic disorder. Data on subclinical cardiac alterations from tertiary care centers in South Asia remain…...