Constricting Gaps: Protocol development, implementation challenges and lessons learned for the reality map of unmet needs for Palliative Care Interventions in advanced cancer patie... by Natalie Kalbermatten, Razvan Curca, Alexandru Grigorescu, Daniela Mosoiu, Florina Pop, Vladimir Poroch, Ariana Rosiu, Patriciu Achimas-Cadariu, Florian Strasser

“…Background: Patients with advanced cancer experience many symptoms and needs requiring a Palliative Care Intervention (PCI). …”
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Nanotechnology-driven electrochemical neurotransmitter sensing as a fundamental approach towards improving diagnostics and therapeutics: A review by Mehr Un Nisa, Asim Yaqub, Muhammad Hashim Khan, Fatima Yaseen, Shahaab Jilani, Huma Ajab, Noor S. Shah, Abdulaziz Al-Anazi

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Deep learning-based body composition analysis from whole-body magnetic resonance imaging to predict all-cause mortality in a large western populationResearch in context by Matthias Jung, Vineet K. Raghu, Marco Reisert, Hanna Rieder, Susanne Rospleszcz, Tobias Pischon, Thoralf Niendorf, Hans-Ulrich Kauczor, Henry Völzke, Robin Bülow, Maximilian F. Russe, Christopher L. Schlett, Michael T. Lu, Fabian Bamberg, Jakob Weiss

“…Methods: The framework was developed using data from two large Western European population-based cohort studies, the UK Biobank (UKBB) and the German National Cohort (NAKO). …”
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Design and fabrication of reduced graphene oxide (RGO) incorporated NiCo2S4 hybrid composites as electrode materials for high performance supercapacitors by A. Jafar Ahamed, P. Kanagambal

“…The exceptional stability and electrochemical efficiency of the NiCo2S4/RGO nanocomposite validate that our methodical materials science and technology optimisation in the areas of active substance synthesis, electrode expansion, and device design/fabrication will help advance the development of high-performance supercapacitors in future years.…”
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A Combined LPTN-FETM Approach for Dual-Mode Thermal Analysis of Composite Cage Rotor Bearingless Induction Motor (CCR-BIM) with Experimental Verification by Chengtao Du, Chengling Lu, Jie Fang, Jinzhong Zhang, Junhui Cheng

“…This paper proposes a dual-mode thermal analysis framework for the composite cage rotor bearingless induction motor (CCR-BIM), which combines lumped parameter thermal network (LPTN) and finite element thermal model (FETM) methods with experimental verification. …”
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Investigation mechanical properties and on surface roughness during WEDM machining of nano Cr2C3-MoS2 hybrid metal matrix composites by Ramesh Vellaichamy, Pugazhenthi Rajagopal, A. Geetha Selvarani, Itha Veeranjaneyulu, J. Immanuel Durai Raj, E. Balaji, Mamdooh Alwetaishi, S. Baskar, Krishna Moorthy Sivalingam, P. V. Elumalai

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MXenes and MXene-Based Composites: Preparation, Characteristics, Theoretical Investigations, and Application in Developing Sulfur Cathodes, Lithium Anodes, and Functional Separator... by Narasimharao Kitchamsetti, Hyuksu Han, Sungwook Mhin

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XRD Peak Profile Analysis of SiC Reinforced Al2O3 Ceramic Composite Synthesized by Electrical Resistance Heating and Microwave Sintering: A Comparison by Madhan Mohankumar, S. Praveen Kumar, B. Guruprasad, Sreekanth Manavalla, Joshua Stephen Chellakumar Isaac JoshuaRamesh Lalvani, P. L. Somasundaram, P. Tamilarasu, Prakash Singh Tanwar

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Advancements in Ti₃C₂ MXene-Integrated Various Metal Hydrides for Hydrogen Energy Storage: A Review by Adem Sreedhar, Jin-Seo Noh

“…Solid-state hydrogen (H₂) storage materials offer a higher density compared to traditional gaseous and liquid storage methods. In this context, this review evaluates recent advancements in binary, ternary, and complex metal hydrides integrated with 2D Ti₃C₂ MXene for enhancing H₂ storage performance. …”
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Effectiveness of dolutegravir-based vs boosted darunavir-based first-line 3-drug regimens in people with HIV with advanced disease: A trial emulation by Roberta Gagliardini, Andrea Giacomelli, Cristina Mussini, Stephen R. Cole, Jessie K. Edwards, Carmela Pinnetti, Alessandro Raimondi, Spinello Antinori, Silvia Nozza, Valentina Mazzotta, Giulia Carla Marchetti, Sergio Lo Caputo, Alessandro Tavelli, Antonella d'Arminio Monforte, Andrea Antinori, Alessandro Cozzi-Lepri

“…Background: No randomized comparisons exist between dolutegravir (DTG) and boosted-darunavir (DRV/b) for people initiating treatment with advanced HIV. Methods: Antiretroviral therapy (ART)-naïve people with HIV (PWH) with CD4 < 200 cells/mm3 or AIDS who started a first-line three-drug regimen with DTG or DRV/b were included. …”
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Validation of Strategic Memory Advanced Reasoning Training as an efficient and effective approach to treating warfighters with persistent cognitive complaints associated with mild... by Andrew J. Darr, Andrew J. Darr, Andrew J. Darr, Angela Basham, Angela Basham, Angela Basham, Jessica L. Ryan, Melissa Caswell, Melissa Caswell, Melissa Caswell, Juan Lopez, Juan Lopez, Juan Lopez, Jennifer Zientz, Erin Venza, Ida Babakhanyan, Ida Babakhanyan, Ida Babakhanyan, Sandra Chapman, Jason M. Bailie, Jason M. Bailie, Jason M. Bailie

“…IntroductionThis study directly compared the relative effectiveness of Strategic Memory Advanced Reasoning Training (SMART), which focuses on metacognitive strategies, to a traditional cognitive rehabilitation (CR) program previously developed and validated for the Study of Cognitive Rehabilitation Effectiveness study (SCORE), in treating warfighters with a history of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and persistent post-concussive symptoms (PCS).MethodsA total of 148 active-duty service members (SMs) were recruited for this randomized controlled trial (RCT). …”
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CONTACT PROBLEM FOR A TWO-LAYERED CYLINDER by D. A. Pozharskii, N. B. Zolotov, I. Ye. Semenov, E. D. Pozharskaya, M. I. Chebakov

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Detecting the extent of co-existing anomalies in additively manufactured metal matrix composites through explainable selection and fusion of multi-camera deep learning features by Mutahar Safdar, Gentry Wood, Max Zimmermann, Guy Lamouche, Priti Wanjara, Yaoyao Fiona Zhao

“…Process development for customised additively manufactured materials is challenging and labour-intensive. Advanced in-situ monitoring coupled with modern machine learning (ML) methods can expedite defect detection and qualification of additive manufacturing (AM) parts. …”
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Influence of multi gradient modulus interface layer constructed by flexible PI nanolayer modified carbon fiber surface on the mechanical properties of epoxy based composites by Tiantian Li, Ge Yu, Weipeng Huang, Yiling Chen, Yanchao Zhu, Ce Liang

“…In conclusion, this work provides a feasible method for constructing novel gradient modulus interfacial layers with nanostructured rigid-flexible architectures in ER, offering new insights for designing next-generation advanced composites.…”
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A Comparative Study on Crack-Healing Ability of Al2O3/SiC Structural Ceramic Composites Synthesized by Microwave Sintering and Conventional Electrical Sintering by Madhan Mohankumar, A. N. Shankar, T. S. Karthik, R. Saravanakumar, Hemakesavulu Oruganti, S. Venkatesa Prabhu, N. Rakesh

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Hybrid biochar-graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) composite photocatalyst: a facile strategy for enhanced degradation of Ciprofloxacin (CIP) by Ijlal Idrees, Muhammad Zafar, Malik Adeel Umer, Amna Mir, Fahad Rehman, Abrar Faisal, Abdul Razzaq, Woo Young Kim

“…Amongst the diversity of pharmaceutical micropollutant degradation methods and to counter the possible hazards posed by these micropollutants economically and sustainably, a new approach of wastewater treatment involving advanced oxidation process (AOP) like photocatalysis offers a viable and economical treatment of micropollutants in wastewater. …”
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Development and Validation of a Risk Prediction Model Based on Inflammatory and Nutritional Composite Indicators for Posthepatectomy Liver Failure Following Radical Resection of He... by Li J, Chen M, Cai W, Yin D

“…This study seeks to identify independent predictors of post hepatectomy liver failure (PHLF) in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma and to develop a nomogram model.Patients and Methods: Clinical data were collected from 760 patients diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma who underwent surgical treatment at a hospital in China between January 2020 and January 2024. …”
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NiCo2O4 nanoparticles for enhancing voltammetric determination of sodium diclofenac in aqueous solutions by Luoana Florentina Pascu, Sorina Negrea, Sorina Motoc, Florica Manea, Aniela Pop, Vasile-Adrian Surdu, Bogdan Stefan Vasile, Andreea Mădălina Pandele, Adelina-Carmen Ianculescu, Raluca Dumitru

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Benefits of specialist palliative care by identifying active ingredients of service composition, structure, and delivery model: A systematic review with meta-analysis and meta-regr... by Miriam J Johnson, Leah Rutterford, Anisha Sunny, Sophie Pask, Susanne de Wolf-Linder, Fliss E M Murtagh, Christina Ramsenthaler

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Silver (Ag) doped graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4)/biochar composite photocatalyst for improved photocatalytic degradation of ciprofloxacin (CIP) by Ijlal Idrees, Muhammad Zafar, Malik Adeel Umer, Fahad Rehman, Abdul Razzaq, Seongwan Kim, Yunsook Yang, Woo Young Kim

“…Among several wastewater treatment methods, the photocatalysis approach under the umbrella of advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) offers a sustainable, inexpensive, and comprehensive treatment of emerging pharmaceutical pollutants (PEPs). …”
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