Nomogram model using serum Club cell secretory protein 16 to predict prognosis and acute exacerbation in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis by Yaqiong Tian, Xuan Zhou, Mi Tian, Lijun Ren, Ruyi Zou, Hanyi Jiang, Miaomiao Xie, Mei Huang, Jingjing Ding, Yin Liu, Jingyu Chen, Min Cao, Hourong Cai

“…This model performed better than gender-age-physiology (GAP) index for predicting 2-year and 3-year mortality. …”
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One-step, binder-free and rapid synthesis of high-entropy oxide anode materials for the lithium-ion batteries by Yuxin Lin, Shimiao Chen, Yangzhou Ma, Shuai Wang, Ziyang Ma, Lu Sun, Rui Cao, Guangsheng Song, Zexin Yu, Jianhua Yao, Hanlin Liao

“…This work not only advances the mechanistic understanding of entropy-stabilized anodes but also provides a scalable pathway for industrial application, bridging the gap between laboratory innovation and commercial battery technology.…”
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Antibacterial activity of gold nanoparticles/zinc oxide (AuNP/ZnO) hybrid nanostructures by Aldrin Lalem, Jay Dulog, Jared Deve Delicana, Renzo Luis Reazo, Ryan Lumod, Rolen Brian Rivera, Noel Lito Sayson, Romnick Unabia, Gerard Dumancas, Rey Capangpangan, Mario Tan, Arnold Alguno

“…UV–Vis spectroscopy revealed a distinct blue shift in peaks from 365 nm for pristine ZnO to 354 nm in the hybrid nanostructure, indicating an energy band gap of 3.01 eV. DLS analysis revealed hydrodynamic sizes and agglomeration behavior, with AuNPs exhibiting a hydrodynamic size of 26 nm. …”
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Abstract 107: Endovascular Therapy for Tandem Vertebral and Basilar Artery Occlusion in a Patient with Low NIHSS by Vikalpa Dammavalam, Sayedatun Nessa, Michael Guido, Jingxin Wang, David Fiorella

“…Initially maintained on aspirin and Cangrelor infusion, then transitioned to aspirin and Plavix without hemorrhagic conversion. Diffusion weighted MRI brain showed right cerebellar and right pontine infarcts. …”
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Numerical Simulation of Grab Dredging on Flow Field and Sdiment Suspension Pattern in Construction Area by LONG Rui, JIN Zhong-wu, Tomoaki NAKAMURA, Yonghwan CHO, Norimi MIZUTANI

“…This study addresses this gap by employing a full-scale two-dimensional numerical simulation using the FS3M (Fluid-Structure-Sediment-Seabed Interaction Model) to investigate the hydrodynamic and sediment suspension responses during grab bucket descent. …”
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Biosynthesis and Characterization of ZnO Nanoparticles Using Citrus reticulata Peel Followed by Photocatalytic, Antibacterial, and Antioxidative Nanotherapeutic Attributes Assessme... by Molla A, Hoque MM, Richi FT, Kabir MH, Alam S, Ahmed NU, Emon NU, Shao C, Zeng C, Wang S, Geng P, Mamun AA

“…The antibacterial and antioxidant activity of ZnO NPs was assessed using disk diffusion and DPPH scavenging method, respectively. …”
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Vivre avec ou par le risque à l’île de Sein ? by Annaig Oiry

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Improved antimicrobial activities of biphasic titania nanowires against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria by Ridwan M., Prastya M.E., Fadilah C.

“…The titania nanowires have biphasic structure of brookite and anatase, as observed from the X-ray diffraction pattern. The band gap was calculated from the ultraviolet–visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV–Vis DRS) spectra at 3.3eV, which is between the range of pure anatase and pure brookite band gap. …”
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Positive Energy Buildings and Districts beyond the NZEB paradigm: towards a whole-life approach by Francesca De Filippi, Carmelo Carbone

“…The study also highlights the main gaps and the aspects to be encouraged to promote their diffusion. …”
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Moisture Ingress in Building Envelope Materials: (II) Transport Mechanisms and Practical Mitigation Approaches by Itzel Lopez-Carreon, Esrat Jahan, Mohammad Hossein Yari, Elnaz Esmizadeh, Marzieh Riahinezhad, Michael Lacasse, Zhe Xiao, Elena Dragomirescu

“…Addressing these gaps is essential for advancing building design, maintenance practices, and regulatory frameworks that together combine to enhance moisture resilience.…”
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Silver/Carbon Codoped Titanium Dioxide Photocatalyst for Improved Dye Degradation under Visible Light by P. Nyamukamba, L. Tichagwa, S. Mamphweli, L. Petrik

“…The absorption edge of all the doped TiO2 photocatalysts redshifted and the band gap was reduced. The lowest band gap of 1.95 eV was achieved by doping with 0.5% Ag. …”
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Photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue and tetracycline under visible light by fabricated carbon quantum dot decorated TiO2 nanotubes by Jyoti Rawat, Charu Dwivedi, Pankaj Sharma

“…This work presents the synthesis of CQD decorated TiO2 nanotubes (CQDs/TNTs) from CQD-decorated TiO2 (CQDs/TiO2) using the hydrothermal method. UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-DRS) reveals that TiO2 nanoparticles (NPs) have a band gap of 3.02 eV, while CQDs/TNTs exhibit a band gap of 2.89 eV. …”
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Nitrogen-Doped TiO2 Photocatalyst Prepared by Mechanochemical Method: Doping Mechanisms and Visible Photoactivity of Pollutant Degradation by Yu-Chao Tang, Xian-Huai Huang, Han-Qing Yu, Li-Hua Tang

“…The results of photocatalytic activity showed the visible light adsorption mechanisms, as the doped nitrogen species gave rise to a mid-gap level slightly above the top of the (O-2p) valence band, but not from the mixed band gap of the N-2p and O-2p electronic levels.…”
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Synthesis and properties of zirconium-cerium composite via solid-state route by Naga Sravanthi M., Sudagar Jothi

“…The structures of CeO2-doped ZrO2 were investigated through XRD, revealing the presence of monoclinic ZrO2 in all samples, while the average size of the crystallite increased as the concentration of CeO2 doping increased. The optical band gap of CeO2-doped ZrO2 was determined using diffuse reflectance spectra, showing that the band gap decreased with increasing doping concentrations. …”
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Characterizing US Spatial Connectivity and Implications for Geographical Disease Dynamics and Metapopulation Modeling: Longitudinal Observational Study by Giulia Pullano, Lucila Gisele Alvarez-Zuzek, Vittoria Colizza, Shweta Bansal

“…Yet, because of substantial data gaps in the past, what still eludes our understanding are the following questions: (1) How does mobility contribute to the spread of infection within the United States at local, regional, and national scales? …”
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Blue to Yellow Photoluminescence Emission and Photocatalytic Activity of Nitrogen Doping in TiO2 Powders by Gabriela Byzynski, Caue Ribeiro, Elson Longo

“…The PL results showed an additional energy level in the TiO2:N band gap structure as a result of TiO2 lattice defects caused by doping. …”
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Structural Designing of Supersonic Swirling Devices Based on Computational Fluid Dynamics Theory by Qian Huang, Huirong Huang, Xueyuan Long, Yuan Tian, Jiang Meng

“…The opening angle of the diffuser and the length of the straight tube were designed considering the location at which normal shockwaves were generated. …”
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Dynamic analysis of bi-material cathode in lithium-ion battery capacitors by DRT method by Zhang Guo, Chihua Lu, Zhien Liu, Ningfeng Wang, Yabin An, Chen Li, Yanan Xu, Xianzhong Sun, Xiong Zhang, Kai Wang, Yanwei Ma

“…Lithium-ion battery capacitor with bi-material cathode containing battery and capacitor materials combines the characteristics of lithium-ion battery and supercapacitor, filling the gap in meeting application needs for both high power and energy density. …”
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Analysis of the Effectiveness of Variants of the Exhaust Compartment of a Steam Turbine by V. G. Solodov, V. A. Konev

“…Numerical models of exhaust compartment variants, including steam extraction in front of last stage diaphragm, two steam suctions from the interring gap with a dehumidification chamber, above-band leakages, steam injection from the dehumidification chamber into the diffuser channel have been developed. …”
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Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis Precipitated by Thyrotoxicosis and Renal Tubular Acidosis by Ian Jackson, Yazan Addasi, Moeed Ahmed, Bashar Ramadan, Karson Kalian, Noor Addasi, Ali Nayfeh, Jocelyn Taylor, Khalid Bashir, Bryan Krajicek

“…Examination was significant for diffuse weakness in all extremities. Labs showed hypokalemia, hyperthyroidism, and nonanion gap metabolic acidosis with a positive urine anion gap. …”
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