Graphene-Doped Piezoelectric Transducers by Kriging Optimal Model for Detecting Various Types of Laryngeal Movements by Ming-Chan Lee, Cheng-Tang Pan, Shuo-Yu Juan, Zhi-Hong Wen, Jin-Hao Xu, Uyanahewa Gamage Shashini Janesha, Fan-Min Lin

“…Force testing showed a sensitivity (S) of 7.67 log(mV/N). Fibers were attached to electrodes for piezoelectric sensor applications. …”
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Targeted ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry assay for the quantification of medium-chain phosphatidylcholines in platelets of coronary artery dis... by Tamara Janker, Adrian Brun, Adrian Sievers-Engler, Kristina Dittrich, Meinrad Gawaz, Michael Lämmerhofer

“…Furthermore, an organic solvent and fatty acyl carbon number-corrected response factor approach gave also accuracies within acceptance limits of bioanalytical validation guidelines and has more generic applicability. Compared to the previous untargeted RPLC-ESI-QTOF-MS/MS method, the optimized targeted UHPLC-QTrap-MS/MS assay showed increased sensitivity and selectivity for the detection of medium-chain PCs in platelet samples of CAD (LOQs in the range of 0.5–5 nmol/L). …”
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Predictive Factors and Nomogram for Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis in Decompensated Cirrhosis Among the Elderly by Yan F, Peng X, Yang X, Yuan L, Zheng X, Yang Y

“…Subsequent validation further corroborated the reliability of the predictive nomogram.Conclusion: In conclusion, the nomogram, incorporating variables such as constipation, ascites, CPT score, and hs-CRP, effectively predicted the occurrence of SBP in elderly patients with DC, underscoring its substantial clinical applicability.Keywords: spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, decompensated cirrhosis, elderly, nomogram…”
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Accelerated impact of airborne glaciogenic seeding of stratiform clouds by turbulence by M. Chen, X. Jing, J. Li, J. Yang, J. Yang, X. Dong, B. Geerts, Y. Yin, B. Chen, L. Xue, M. Huang, P. Tian, S. Hua

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Confronting the Gap between Classroom Ideals and the Reality of Clinical Culture: A Student’s Perspective by Isabelle Band, Krishna Chokshi

“…Professors discussed the harms of using stigmatizing language in the electronic medical record and how to write about patients with sensitivity. A panel of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) patients shared experiences of discrimination in healthcare and advised students on providing sensitive and patient-centered care. …”
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Insights in biomarkers complexity and routine clinical practice for the diagnosis of thyroid nodules and cancer by Maria de Lurdes Godinho de Matos, Mafalda Pinto, Ana Gonçalves, Sule Canberk, Maria João Martins Bugalho, Paula Soares

“…The rising incidence of thyroid neoplasm and the low incidence of aggressive thyroid carcinoma, urges the exploration of strategies to improve the diagnostic accuracy in a pre-surgical phase, particularly for indeterminate nodules, and to prevent unnecessary surgeries. …”
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Experimental and Theoretical Design on the Development of Matrix Tablets with Multiple Drug Loadings Aimed at Optimizing Antidiabetic Medication by Mousa Sha’at, Lacramioara Ochiuz, Cristina Marcela Rusu, Maricel Agop, Alexandra Barsan (Bujor), Monica Stamate Cretan, Mihaela Hartan, Adrian Florin Spac

“…M-HCl exhibited a rapid release phase, with 80% of the drug released within 4–7 h depending on polymer concentration. …”
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Assessment of Different Irrigation Thresholds to Optimize the Water Use Efficiency and Yield of Potato (<i>Solanum tuberosum</i> L.) Under Field Conditions by Rodrigo Mora-Sanhueza, Ricardo Tighe-Neira, Rafael López-Olivari, Claudio Inostroza-Blancheteau

“…These findings highlight the importance of irrigation management based on crop phenology, prioritizing water supply during the stages of higher physiological sensitivity and allowing irrigation reductions in less critical phases. …”
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2H-MoS2 lubrication-enhanced MWCNT nanocomposite for subtle bio-motion piezoresistive detection with deep learning integration by Ke-Yu Yao, Derek Ka-Hei Lai, Hyo-Jung Lim, Bryan Pak-Hei So, Andy Chi-Ho Chan, Patrick Yiu-Man Yip, Duo Wai-Chi Wong, Bingyang Dai, Xin Zhao, Siu Hong Dexter Wong, James Chung-Wai Cheung

“…However, existing works often prioritize high sensitivity at the expense of strain tolerance and require complex fabrication procedures. …”
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Radiofrequency assisted delivery of broccoli, cabbage and kale conjugated activated carbon nanoparticles for radio-photodynamic colorectal cancer vitro and vivo treatment by Samir Ali Abd El-Kaream, Yara Ahmed Mohamed Elsaid Mohamed Ahmed, Hagar Mohamed Mohamed, Amal Saleh Mohamed Soliman, Nabila Gaber Ali Hussein, Sohier Mahmoud El Kholey

“…Radiofrequency-photodynamic therapy (RFPDT) offers novel approaches to cancer treatment by combining radiofrequency-dynamic therapy and photodynamic therapy with sensitizers. While novel sensitizers for RFPDT have been synthesized successfully, their effective application is still limited. …”
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Efficient generation and extreme compression of multidimensional solitary states in molecular gas-filled hollow-core fibers driven by picosecond Yb lasers by Maghsoud Arshadipirlar, Dipendra Khatri, Stephen Londo, Behnam Azizi, Gaetan Jargot, Mayank Kumar, Chunmei Zhang, Chelsea Kincaid, Christopher Lantigua, Tran-Chau Truong, Heide Ibrahim, Paul B. Corkum, Michael Chini, François Légaré, Reza Safaei

“…These results position MDSS as a powerful platform for generating high-energy, ultrashort pulses with tunable wavelengths, offering a robust solution for applications such as high harmonic generation.…”
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Identification of key factors for malnutrition diagnosis in chronic gastrointestinal diseases using machine learning underscores the importance of GLIM criteria as well as addition... by Karen Rischmüller, Vanessa Caton, Markus Wolfien, Markus Wolfien, Markus Wolfien, Luise Ehlers, Matti van Welzen, David Brauer, Lea F. Sautter, Fatuma Meyer, Luzia Valentini, Mats L. Wiese, Ali A. Aghdassi, Robert Jaster, Olaf Wolkenhauer, Olaf Wolkenhauer, Georg Lamprecht, Saptarshi Bej, Saptarshi Bej

“…Besides some GLIM criteria (weight loss, reduced food intake, disease/inflammation), additional anthropometric (hip and upper arm circumference), body composition (phase angle, SMMI), and laboratory markers (albumin, pseudocholinesterase, prealbumin) were key features for malnutrition classification.ConclusionML analysis confirmed the clinical applicability of the current GLIM criteria and identified additional features that may improve malnutrition diagnosis and understanding of the pathophysiology of malnutrition in chronic gastrointestinal diseases.…”
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Evaluation of stroke sequelae and rehabilitation effect on brain tumor by neuroimaging technique: A comparative study. by Xueliang Guo, Lin Sun

“…By employing skip connections, the model effectively integrates the high-resolution features from the encoder with the up-sampling features from the decoder, thereby increasing the model's sensitivity to 3D spatial characteristics. To assess both the training and testing phases, the SWI-BITR-Unet model is trained using reliable datasets and evaluated through a comprehensive array of statistical metrics, including Recall (Rec), Precision (Pre), F1 test score, Kappa Coefficient (KC), mean Intersection over Union (mIoU), and Receiver Operating Characteristic-Area Under Curve (ROC-AUC). …”
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Evaluation of Pedicle Screw Position on Computerized Tomography Using Three-Dimensional Reconstruction Software by Jiwon Park, Jin S. Yeom, Yeonho Kim, Yoonjoong Hwang, Namkug Kim, Sang-Min Park

“…This study aimed to develop and validate three-dimensional (3-D) reconstruction software to enhance screw localization accuracy and facilitate its practical clinical application. <i>Materials and Methods</i>: This study included two phases: 3-D software development utilizing specific threshold values of Hounsfield units for titanium screws followed by internal validation. …”
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One-pass arc welding under thin slag layer of thick 09G2S steel plate structures by Yu. V. Poletaev, V. Yu. Poletaev

“…Besides, the distribution pattern and identification of the second phases of nonmetallics; welded samples and samples modeling the HAZ metal for the notch sensitivity; structure stability and welding cracking resistance were studied through the replica technique using the EMV-100LM electron microscope.Research Results. …”
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Identification of Intracranial Germ Cell Tumors Based on Facial Photos: Exploratory Study on the Use of Deep Learning for Software Development by Yanong Li, Yixuan He, Yawei Liu, Bingchen Wang, Bo Li, Xiaoguang Qiu

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the application of facial recognition technology in the early detection of iGCTs in children and adolescents. …”
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High-Temperature Methane Sensors Based on ZnGa₂O₄:Er Ceramics for Combustion Monitoring by Aleksei V. Almaev, Zhakyp T. Karipbayev, Askhat B. Kakimov, Nikita N. Yakovlev, Olzhas I. Kukenov, Alexandr O. Korchemagin, Gulzhanat A. Akmetova-Abdik, Kuat K. Kumarbekov, Amangeldy M. Zhunusbekov, Leonid A. Mochalov, Ekaterina A. Slapovskaya, Petr M. Korusenko, Aleksandra V. Koroleva, Evgeniy V. Zhizhin, Anatoli I. Popov

“…Doping with Er leads to the formation of a secondary Er₃Ga₅O₁₂ phase and an increase in the active surface area. …”
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Analytical Methods for Atmospheric Carbonyl Compounds: A Review by Xiaoshuai Gao, Xin Zhang, Yan Nie, Jiemeng Bao, Junling Li, Rui Gao, Yunfeng Li, Wei Wei, Xiaoyu Yan, Yongxin Yan, Hong Li

“…It was found that the direct sampling methods of atmospheric carbonyl compounds were applicable to low-molecular-weight carbonyl species with low reactivity, low boiling points, high polarity, and high volatility, while indirect sampling methods were suitable for a wider range and various types and phases of species. …”
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Atacama Large Aperture Submillimeter Telescope (AtLAST) science: Resolving the hot and ionized Universe through the Sunyaev-Zeldovich effect [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 2... by Pamela Klaassen, Mark Booth, Claudia Cicone, Tony Mroczkowski, Doug Johnstone, Minju Lee, Eelco van Kampen, Daizhong Liu, Matthew Smith, Amélie Saintonge, Sven Wedemeyer, Yvette Perrott, Luca Di Mascolo, Stefano Ettori, Stefano Andreon, Srinivasan Raghunathan, Aurora Simionescu, Dylan Nelson, Joshiwa van Marrewijk, Paola Andreani, Laura Sommovigo, Thomas J. Maccarone, Martin A. Cordiner, Alexander E. Thelen, Thomas W. Morris

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Atacama Large Aperture Submillimeter Telescope (AtLAST) science: Resolving the hot and ionized Universe through the Sunyaev-Zeldovich effect [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 3... by Pamela Klaassen, Mark Booth, Claudia Cicone, John Orlowski-Scherer, Tony Mroczkowski, Doug Johnstone, Minju Lee, Eelco van Kampen, Daizhong Liu, Matthew Smith, Amélie Saintonge, Sven Wedemeyer, Yvette Perrott, Luca Di Mascolo, Stefano Ettori, Stefano Andreon, Srinivasan Raghunathan, Aurora Simionescu, Dylan Nelson, Joshiwa van Marrewijk, Paola Andreani, Laura Sommovigo, Thomas J. Maccarone, Martin A. Cordiner, Alexander E. Thelen, Thomas W. Morris

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