Systematic Search for Blue Hypervelocity Stars from LAMOST Survey by Yongkang Sun, Yang Huang, Jifeng Liu, Haozhu Fu, Huawei Zhang, Yinbi Li, Cuihua Du, Jianrong Shi, Xiao Kong

“…To expand this sample with the second-phase LAMOST survey that started in 2018, we conducted a systematic search for early-type HVSs using the LAMOST Data Release 10. We identified 125 early-type high-velocity candidates with total velocities exceeding 300 km s ^−1 . …”
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Feasibility of virtual T2-weighted fat-saturated breast MRI images by convolutional neural networks by Andrzej Liebert, Dominique Hadler, Chris Ehring, Hannes Schreiter, Luise Brock, Lorenz A. Kapsner, Jessica Eberle, Ramona Erber, Julius Emons, Frederik B. Laun, Michael Uder, Evelyn Wenkel, Sabine Ohlmeyer, Sebastian Bickelhaupt

“…Results VirtuT2w images demonstrated the best quantitative metrics compared to original T2w-FS images for an input protocol using all of the available data. A high level of high-frequency error norm (0.87) indicated a strong blurring presence in the VirtuT2 images, which was also confirmed by qualitative reading. …”
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A comparison of frequentist and Bayesian approaches to the Personalised Randomised Controlled Trial (PRACTical)—design and analysis considerations by Holly Jackson, Yiyun Shou, Nur Amira Binte Mohamed Azad, Jing Wen Chua, Rebecca Lynn Perez, Xinru Wang, Marlieke E. A. de Kraker, Yin Mo

“…Methods We simulated trial data to compare four targeted antibiotic treatments for multidrug resistant bloodstream infections as an example. …”
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Comparative study of specific activity of the piroctone olamine semisolid dosage form for external use by V. V. Hladyshev, D. M. Romanina, O. B. Kharaponova, N. L. Kolycheva, I. V. Hnitko, I. O. Pukhalska, H. P. Lysianska

“…Conclusions. Obtained data of a spectrum of specific activity of a combined ointment with piroctone olamine and resin-free naphthalene can predict the high clinical value of the proposed drug for practical domestic dermatology. …”
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Performance Assessment of Low- and Medium-Cost PM_2.5 Sensors in Real-World Conditions in Central Europe by Bushra Atfeh, Zoltán Barcza, Veronika Groma, Ágoston Vilmos Tordai, Róbert Mészáros

“…The results indicate that sensor data correction is a necessary prerequisite for the usability of the instruments. …”
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Hypofractionated image-guided radiotherapy with 70 Gy in 28 fractions for prostate cancer confined to the pelvis: a single institute experience in Taiwan by Hui-Lei Mu, Mau-Shin Chi, Hui-Ling Ko, Guang-Dar Juang, Thomas I-Sheng Hwang, Kwan-Hwa Chi, Kai-Lin Yang

“…Trial registration Not applicable.…”
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Gene content of seawater microbes is a strong predictor of water chemistry across the Great Barrier Reef by Marko Terzin, Steven J. Robbins, Sara C. Bell, Kim-Anh Lê Cao, Renee K. Gruber, Pedro R. Frade, Nicole S. Webster, Yun Kit Yeoh, David G. Bourne, Patrick W. Laffy

“…Conclusion This study reveals that functional information in reef-associated seawater microbes more robustly associates with physico-chemical variables than taxonomic data, highlighting the importance of incorporating microbial function in reef monitoring initiatives. …”
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Evaluation of a hypothesized Sertoli cell-based adverse outcome pathway for effects of diisononyl phthalate on the developing testis by J.M. Rogers, A.N. Buerger, M.M. Heintz, C.M. Palermo, L.C. Haws, I.A. Lea

“…The sparse evidence currently available is insufficient to support the applicability of the hypothesized Sertoli cell-based AOP to DINP.…”
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Artificial intelligence-assisted echocardiographic monitoring in pediatric patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation by Weiling Chen, Jinhui Wu, Zhenxuan Zhang, Zhifan Gao, Xunyi Chen, Yu Zhang, Zhou Lin, Zijian Tang, Wei Yu, Shumin Fan, Heye Zhang, Bei Xia

“…EF assessment of all patients was independently evaluated by junior physicians (junior-EF) and experts (expert-EF) using Simpson's biplane method of manual tracing. Additionally, raw data images of apical 2-chamber and 4-chamber views were utilized for EF assessment via a Pediatric ECMO Quantification machine learning-enabled AI (automated-EF).ResultsThere was no statistically significant difference between the automated-EF and expert-EF for all groups (P > 0.05). …”
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Can the Pupillary Light Reflex and Pupillary Unrest Be Used as Biomarkers of Parkinson’s Disease? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Aleksander Dawidziuk, Emilia Butters, Daniel Josef Lindegger, Campbell Foubister, Hugo Chrost, Michal Wlodarski, John Grogan, Paulina A Rowicka, Fion Bremner, Sanjay G Manohar

“…Following deduplication and exclusion of ineligible studies, 31 papers were selected for review. Pupillometric data from 11 studies were incorporated into the meta-analysis. …”
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Influence of pyridyl nitrogen’s position and hydrogen bonding interactions on antibacterial activities investigated by in vitro and in silico by Suma Ramachandra Gopady, Thripthi Nagesh Shenoy, Abdul Ajees Abdul Salam, Srikrishna Herga Damodar Kedlaya, Shashanka Puranika Kota, Anusha Prabhu, Yegneswaran Prakash Peralam, Srinivasulu Maddasani

“…Schiff’s base compounds are known for their diversified applications / functionalities. A Schiff base with a pyridine moiety in its molecular structure is anticipated with potential biological activity. …”
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Assessing the nutrient intake and diet quality of adults wearing dentures using the healthy eating index by Grace Gomez Felix Gomez, Huiping Xu, Lisa A. Spence, Parul Patel, Vanlianpar Bualteng, Biju Cheriyan, Daniel O. Clark, Nana Adwoa Gletsu-Miller, Thankam P. Thyvalikakath

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Artificial intelligence in community pharmacy practice: Pharmacists' perceptions, willingness to utilize, and barriers to implementation by Ashenafi Kibret Sendekie, Liknaw Workie Limenh, Biruk Beletew Abate, Gashaw Sisay Chanie, Abebe Tarekegn Kassaw, Fasil Bayafers Tamene, Kalab Yigermal Gete, Ephrem Mebratu Dagnew

“…Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among community pharmacists in Ethiopia. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire. …”
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A Hardware Implementation of Spaceborne SAR BP Algorithm Based on Precise Region Focusing and Hardware–Software Collaboration by Yongrui Li, Liang Chen, Pengnan Zheng, Jie Ding, Zhihan Zhang, Zhu Yang, Yizhuang Xie, Han Li

“…By dividing the imaging subregions and using a stepped data reading method, the demand for storage can be significantly reduced. …”
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Nursing practice in relation to older people’s fundamentals of care in nursing homes: An exploratory design by O.M. Nordaunet, E.R. Gjevjon, H. Aagaard, C. Olsson, G. Borglin

“…Consequently, there is limited understanding of to what extent nurses engage in activities targeting older people’s fundamentals of care needs, the applicability of the framework in practice, and what acts as contextual modulators. …”
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Prognostic value of albumin-corrected anion gap in critically ill patients with sepsis-associated liver injury: a retrospective study by Jianjun Wang, Yonghai Peng, Zhaohui Hu, Xi Chen, Sirui Chen, Pei Yang, Xintao Zeng, Decai Wang

“…We explored the association between ACAG and patient prognosis in individuals diagnosed with SALI. Methods Data from patients with SALI admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) between 2008 and 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. …”
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Efficacy of the Geriatric Trauma Outcome Score (GTOS) in Predicting Mortality in Trauma Patients: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study by Ching-Ya Huang, Shao-Chun Wu, Tsan-Shiun Lin, Pao-Jen Kuo, Johnson Chia-Shen Yang, Shiun-Yuan Hsu, Ching-Hua Hsieh

“…Methods: This retrospective study analyzed data from the Trauma Registry System at a Level I trauma center in southern Taiwan, covering the period from 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2021. …”
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Question–Answer Methodology for Vulnerable Source Code Review via Prototype-Based Model-Agnostic Meta-Learning by Pablo Corona-Fraga, Aldo Hernandez-Suarez, Gabriel Sanchez-Perez, Linda Karina Toscano-Medina, Hector Perez-Meana, Jose Portillo-Portillo, Jesus Olivares-Mercado, Luis Javier García Villalba

“…By employing Few-Shot Learning (FSL), Proto-MAML identifies and mitigates vulnerabilities with minimal data requirements, aligning with the principles of the Secure Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Development, Security, and Operations (DevSecOps). …”
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Addressing health equity during design and implementation of health system reform initiatives: a scoping review and framework by Tristan Bouckley, David Peiris, Devaki Nambiar, Shraddha Mishra, Tushar Sood, Parnika Purwar, Adam G. Elshaug, Bruce E. Landon, Sallie-Anne Pearson, Carmen Huckel Schneider, Gill Schierhout

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Advancing the selection of implementation science theories, models, and frameworks: a scoping review and the development of the SELECT-IT meta-framework by Guillaume Fontaine, Meagan Mooney, Joshua Porat-Dahlerbruch, Katherine Cahir, Moriah Ellen, Anne Spinewine, Natalie Taylor, Rachael Laritz, Ève Bourbeau-Allard, Jeremy M. Grimshaw

“…Articles were selected and data extracted using Covidence. Inductive thematic analysis was used to refine and categorize purposes, attributes and practical considerations. …”
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