Regulating WOx coordination environment improves proton transfer for catalytic amine regeneration in CO2 capture by Zanbu Geng, Yang Yang, Wenqing Xu, Yixi Wang, Yiren Li, Chaoqun Li, Juan Liu, Tingyu Zhu

“…Catalyst-aided regeneration is a promising method for reducing the high regeneration energy consumption of amine-based CO2 capture technologies. …”
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A comparative analysis of environmental differences in the level of cultural development indicators by Negin Fallah Haghighi, Ghasem Ramezanpour Nargesi, Gholamhossein Abdollahzadeh, Zeinab Sharifi

“…Hence, the study was conducted to measure regional differences in the level of cultural development indicators of the provinces to provide a clear picture of cultural facilities and services in the provinces to guide the budget to improve the cultural development of the country.Material and methods: The research method was based on the construction of a composite indicator, the linear norm method was used to free scale, the principal component analysis method to weigh the indicators, the TOPSIS method to construct a composite indicator of provincial development, coefficients of variation and Williamson to calculate inequality, and finally GIS software as well as hierarchical cluster analysis method to classify the level of development of the provinces were applied. …”
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Maternal Clostridium butyricum supplementation during late gestation and lactation enhances gut bacterial communities, milk quality, and reduces piglet diarrhea by Morakot Nuntapaitoon, Piraya Chatthanathon, Matanee Palasuk, Alisa Wilantho, Jakavat Ruampatana, Sissades Tongsima, Sarn Settachaimongkon, Naraporn Somboonna

“…This study thereby investigated the effects of probiotic supplementation on sow gut (feces) microbiota and their potential microbial metabolisms. Methods: Sow and litter performances, including milk compositions and incidences of piglet diarrhea, were recorded from farrowing to weaning of control- supplemented vs. probiotic-supplemented sows. …”
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A Prospective Study of the Association Between Plasma Calprotectin Levels and New-Onset CKD in the General Population by Arno R. Bourgonje, Martin F. Bourgonje, Sacha la Bastide-van Gemert, Tom Nilsen, Clara Hidden, Ron T. Gansevoort, Douwe J. Mulder, Jan-Luuk Hillebrands, Stephan J.L. Bakker, Robin P.F. Dullaart, Harry van Goor, Amaal E. Abdulle

“…This association is mitigated after adjustment for hs-CRP, and more pronounced with new-onset CKD defined by UAE.…”
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BMI-residualized data uncovers a cluster of people with type 2 diabetes and increased serum ferritin protected from cardiovascular disease by Laura Gallardo-Nuell, Jordi Blanch, Yenny Leal, Daniel E Coral, Talita Duarte-Salles, Giuseppe N. Giordano, Paul W. Franks, Ewan R. Pearson, Geltrude Mingrone, Carel W le Roux, Rafael Ramos, José Manuel Fernández-Real

“…These findings suggest that ferritin may play a more complex role in cardiovascular risk than previously assumed and highlight the potential for refined risk stratification strategies in type 2 diabetes management. …”
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FruitsMultiNet: A deep neural network approach to identify fruits through multi-scale feature fusion using mobile interface by Tasauf Mim, Md Mahbubur Rahman, Jahanur Biswas, Ahmad Shafkat, Khandaker Mohammad Mohi Uddin

“…Additionally, the diverse compositions of sizes, shapes, and colors further complicate the process and impact accuracy. …”
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Deep Learning-Based Identification of Echocardiographic Abnormalities From Electrocardiograms by Goro Fujiki, MD, Satoshi Kodera, MD, PhD, Naoto Setoguchi, MD, Kengo Tanabe, MD, PhD, Kotaro Miyaji, MD, PhD, Shunichi Kushida, MD, PhD, Mike Saji, MD, PhD, Mamoru Nanasato, MD, PhD, Hisataka Maki, MD, PhD, Hideo Fujita, MD, PhD, Nahoko Kato, MD, PhD, Hiroyuki Watanabe, MD, PhD, Minami Suzuki, MD, Masao Takahashi, MD, PhD, Naoko Sawada, MD, PhD, Jiro Ando, MD, Masataka Sato, MD, Shinnosuke Sawano, MD, PhD, Susumu Katsushika, MD, PhD, Hiroki Shinohara, MD, PhD, Norifumi Takeda, MD, PhD, Katsuhito Fujiu, MD, PhD, Hiroshi Akazawa, MD, PhD, Hiroyuki Morita, MD, PhD, Issei Komuro, MD, PhD

“…Although deep learning models can predict one or more echocardiographic findings from electrocardiograms (ECGs), such analyses are not comprehensive. …”
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Interpreting the clinical significance of multiple large-scale mitochondrial DNA deletions (MLSMD) in skeletal muscle tissue in the diagnostic evaluation of primary mitochondrial d... by Jing Wang, Jing Wang, James T. Peterson, Joaquim Diego D. Santos, Ada J. S. Chan, Maria Alejandra Diaz-Miranda, Imon Rahaman, Jean Flickinger, Amy Goldstein, Amy Goldstein, Emily Bogush, Elizabeth M. McCormick, Colleen C. Muraresku, Vernon E. Anderson, Matthew C. Dulik, Matthew C. Dulik, Douglas C. Wallace, Douglas C. Wallace, Rui Xiao, Marni J. Falk, Marni J. Falk, Angela N. Viaene, Angela N. Viaene, Zarazuela Zolkipli-Cunningham, Zarazuela Zolkipli-Cunningham, Zarazuela Zolkipli-Cunningham

“…We sought to evaluate clinical, biochemical, and histopathological phenotypes of a large clinical cohort harboring MLSMD in muscle to better understand their significance across a range of clinical phenotypes.MethodsA single-site retrospective study was performed of 212 diagnostic muscle biopsies obtained from patients referred for Primary Mitochondrial Disease (PMD) evaluation with muscle mitochondrial (mt)DNA sequencing performed at our institution, including electronic medical record (EMR) review of symptoms, biochemical results, and Mitochondrial Myopathy Composite Assessment Tool (MM-COAST) scores.ResultsMLSMD were identified in 50 of 212 (24%) diagnostic tissue biopsies, and were universally present. in subjects ≥50 years (n = 18/18). …”
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Alternative graphemics. Aztec writing system as a case study towards an integrated, digitalised model of non-typographic graphemics by Antonio Perri, Luciano Perondi, Daniele Capo, Roberto Arista, Giampiero Dalai

“…Finally, more coded variables are set to account for broader compositions, since coding systems available so far are not flexible enough to accommodate the encoding of Aztec units.…”
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Optimizing Bitumen Performance in Warm Mix Asphalt Using Cecabase RT BIO10: A Taguchi-Based Experimental Approach by Mustafa Çakı, Fatih İrfan Baş

“…Flexible pavements stand out as the most commonly used worldwide, compared to rigid and composite pavements, owing to their versatility and widespread application. …”
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Identification of marijuana using silver-phosphine ion complexation and a semi-quantitative 1 % decision-point assay by Alleigh N. Couch, Jayleigh M. Lanza, Christopher M. Zall, J. Tyler Davidson

“…The two lone misidentifications were due to the presence of elevated ∆8-THC, which highlights the necessity to explore more selective ligands in the future. This study provides the first application of Ag-ligand ion complexation for the identification of marijuana based on a semi-quantitative 1 % decision-point assay, which shows great promise as an alternative method for the rapid identification of marijuana.…”
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Can invasive interventions be avoided with a holistic swallowing therapy program in older patients in intensive care units: percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tubes or oral intake... by Çağla Eliküçük, Fatma Esen Aydinli, Nazan Has Selmi, Cansu Uzunoğlu, Murathan Köksal, Volkan Öter, Belgin Akan, Erdal Birol Bostanci, Güldeniz Argun

“…Further studies are required to investigate and identify the interventions that improve QoL in older patients. More studies with better research designs are required to establish whether nutritional intervention is effective in enhancing QoL in this vulnerable group.…”
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Candida and Bacterial Skin Colonisation of Critically-ill Patients in Two Tertiary Healthcare Facilities in Zambia by Prof Geoffrey Kwenda, Dr John Mwaba, Ms Chalwe Sokoni, Mr Christone Kaile, Ms Faith Kabansa, Mr Darlingtone Mwenya, Ms Tshiama Mirriam Mwamba, Ms Ruth Mpembe, Dr Sabelle Jallow, Ms Rudzani Mashau, Prof Nelesh Govender, Miss Chalwe Sokoni

“…This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of Candida and bacterial colonisation in critically ill patients in Zambia. Methods: In a Point-prevalence survey (PPS) for Candida and bacterial skin colonisation conducted on October 2 and 3, 2023, skin swab samples (composite axilla/groin) were collected from critically-ill patients who were admitted for at least 48 hours to two tertiary hospitals in Zambia. …”
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Effectiveness and risk of ARB and ACEi among different ethnic groups in England: A reference trial (ONTARGET) emulation analysis using UK Clinical Practice Research Datalink Aurum-... by Paris J Baptiste, Angel Y S Wong, Anna Schultze, Catherine M Clase, Clémence Leyrat, Elizabeth Williamson, Emma Powell, Johannes F E Mann, Marianne Cunnington, Koon Teo, Shrikant I Bangdiwala, Peggy Gao, Kevin Wing, Laurie Tomlinson

“…Compared to ACEi, ARB were associated with more events in Black individuals (HR 1.20 (95% CI: 1.02, 1.40); IRD% 1.07 (95% CI: 0.10, 2.04); number-needed-to-harm (NNH): 93) and associated with fewer events in White individuals (HR 0.91 (95% CI: 0.88, 0.93); IRD% -0.87 (95% CI: -1.10, -0.63); number-needed-to-treat (NNT): 115), and no differences in South Asian individuals (HR 0.97 (95% CI: 0.86, 1.09); IRD% -0.17 (95% CI: -0.87, 0.53)). …”
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Long-term outcomes in patients after COVID-19: data from the TARGET-VIP registry by M. M. Lukyanov, N. P. Kutishenko, S. Yu. Martsevich, A. A. Pulin, E. Yu. Andreenko, V. P. Voronina, V. A. Dindikova, N. A. Dmitrieva, O. V. Lerman, A. N. Makoveeva, E. Yu. Okshina, A. S. Sgibneva, A. A. Smirnov, E. N. Belova, V. G. Klyashtorny, E. V. Kudryashov, O. E. Karpov, O. M. Drapkina

“…To assess long-term outcomes within 12 months after hospital treatment of patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) as part of a prospective registry.Material and methods. Outcomes in the posthospital period were assessed in 827 patients diagnosed with COVID-19 (age, 58,0±14,8 years; men, 51,3%). …”
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Impact of differentiated service delivery models on quality of life among people living with HIV in Uganda– a quasi-experimental study by Benson Nasasira, Grace Banturaki, Nelson Kalema, Joseph Musaazi, Aidah Nanvuma, Stephen Okoboi, Nancy Gathoni Kiarie, Joash Ntenga Moitui, Damazo Kadengye, Jonathan Izudi, Barbara Castelnuovo

“…Participants in DSD models were more likely to have sustained viral suppression (weighted odds ratio 1.69, 95% CI 1.24–2.31), lower mortality (weighted hazard ratio 0.08, 95% CI 0.03–0.20) and lower LTFU rates (weighted hazard ratio 0.08, 95% CI 0.02–0.31). …”
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Feasibility and Surgical Effect of Annulus Sparing in Consecutive Patients with Tetralogy of Fallot: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Lizhi Lv, Jinyang Liu, Xianchao Jiang, Yang Liu, Yanjin Tian, Hong Cao, Zhimin Liu, Qiang Wang

“…The primary outcome was a composite of reintervention, significant pulmonary regurgitation, and significant annular peak gradient (APG). …”
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Impact of diabetes on clinical outcome of patients with heart failure undergoing ICD and CRT procedures: results from the German Device Registry by Elif Kaya, Jochen Senges, Matthias Hochadel, Lars Eckardt, Dietrich Andresen, Hüseyin Ince, Stefan G. Spitzer, Thomas Kleemann, Sebastian S.K. Maier, Werner Jung, Christoph Stellbrink, Tienush Rassaf, Reza Wakili

“…Patients' characteristics, procedural data, periprocedural complications, and post‐procedural clinical outcome, including a composite clinical endpoint of all‐cause mortality, stroke, and myocardial infarction (MACCE), were analysed. …”
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A Longitudinal Study of the Bidirectional Temporal Dynamics Between Body Mass Index and Biological Aging by Peggy Ler, Jonathan K. L. Mak, Chandra A. Reynolds, Alexander Ploner, Nancy L. Pedersen, Juulia Jylhävä, Anna K. Dahl Aslan, Deborah Finkel, Ida K. Karlsson

“…FI measured physiological aging, while FAI assessed functional aging through a composite score of functional abilities. Results At first measurement, mean age was 74 ± 8, and 41% were males. …”
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A life that’s worth living – measuring health-related quality of life among people treated for tuberculosis in Viet Nam: a longitudinal EQ-5D-5L survey by Luan Nguyen Quang Vo, Rachel Forse, Andrew James Codlin, Huy Ba Huynh, Anja Maria Christine Wiemers, Jacob Creswell, Tushar Garg, Thi Minh Ha Dang, Lan Huu Nguyen, Hoa Binh Nguyen, Luong Van Dinh, Nhung Viet Nguyen, Tom Wingfield, Kristi Sidney Annerstedt, Jad Shedrawy, Knut Lönnroth

“…We aimed to measure HRQoL among people with TB in Viet Nam at initiation and throughout treatment. Methods This study took place in four provinces from Oct-2020 to Sep-2022. …”
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