The impact of preoperative immunonutritional status on prognosis in ovarian cancer: a multicenter real-world study by Xingyu Liu, Ming Li, Yingjun Zhao, Xiaofei Jiao, Yang Yu, Ruyuan Li, Shaoqing Zeng, Jianhua Chi, Guanchen Ma, Yabing Huo, Zikun Peng, Jiahao Liu, Qi Zhou, Dongling Zou, Li Wang, Qingshui Li, Jing Wang, Shuzhong Yao, Youguo Chen, Ding Ma, Ting Hu, Qinglei Gao

“…Results In the early-stage cohort of 224 epithelial ovarian cancer patients, the optimal cut-off value for PNI was 47.47 for both PFS and OS, while the optimal cut-off value for SII values were 551.37 for PFS and 771.78 for OS. …”
Get full text

Optical properties of Gd3+ doped bismuth silicate crystals based on first principles by Yan Huang, Xuefeng Xiao, Yan Zhang, Jiashun Si, Shuaijie Liang, Qingyan Xu, Huan Zhang, Lingling Ma, Cui Yang, Xuefeng Zhang, Jiayue Xu, Tian Tian, Hui Shen

“…In order to further improve its performance, this study adopts a first principles calculation method based on density functional theory (DFT), selects Gd3+ as the dopant, and calculates and explores the changes in optical properties of BSO crystals after doping with 1/12, 1/6, and 1/3Gd3+. …”
Get full text

Standardization of epistemic trust/mistrust/credulity questionnaire: Examining validity and reliability among adolescents Standardization of ETMCQ among adolescents by Raziyeh Hashemi, Mehdi Reza Sarafraz, Habib Hadian Fard, Mohammad Reza Taghavi

“…Participants were selected through snowball sampling method. The questionnaire link was sent to 310 students via mobile phone. …”
Get full text

Calcium and silicon nanofertilizers improved morphological attributes and fatty acid composition in olive; an insight to synergistic interaction between these elements by Javad Erfani-Moghadam, Abdolkarim Zarei

“…The utilization of nano-fertilizers for targeted and controlled nutrient release represents a promising strategy to advance sustainable agricultural practices while minimizing environmental impact. Method The effects of foliar application of Ca and Si nanoparticles were investigated on the morphological attributes and fatty acid composition of olive tree cultivar ‘Zard’. …”
Get full text

Coal gangue image recognition model based on improved U−Net and top coal caving control by Yong YUAN, Zhenghan QIN, Yongqi XIA, Rang WU, Libao LI, Yong LI

“…The results substantiate that the FPN−ASPP−U−Net model delivers superior performance in coal gangue image segmentation, while also maintaining the lowest overall computational parameter count. …”
Get full text

Post-market quality assessment of antibiotics: findings from a cross-sectional study using standardised patients in Tabalong and Bekasi districts, Indonesia by Stephen Jan, Gill Schierhout, Astri Ferdiana, Shunmay Yeung, Virginia Wiseman, Luh Putu Lila Wulandari, Marco Liverani, Neha Batura, Ari Probandari, Richard Day, Yusuf Ari Mashuri, Tri Wibawa, Ihsanti Dwi Rahayu, Miratul Hasanah, Berlian Kusuma Dewi

“…About 27.8% (5/18, 95% CI 11.5% to 50.6%) of ciprofloxacin samples tested had an API content above the label claim; the highest was 120%.Conclusion While the proportion of OOS antibiotics identified was relatively small, at a population level, it represents a significant proportion of sub-optimally treated infections.…”
Get full text

Crash Performance of Additively Manufactured Tapered Tube Crash Boxes: Influence of Material and Geometric Parameters by Ahmed Saber, Mehmet Ali Güler, Erdem Acar, Omar Soliman ElSayed, Hussain Aldallal, Abdulrahman Alsadi, Yousef Aldousari

“…Additive manufacturing (AM), particularly Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), has emerged as a promising method for their fabrication due to its design flexibility and continuous advancements in material development. …”
Get full text

Introduction of ultrasound-guided axillary vein approach for central venous catheterization in severely injured trauma patients: characteristics and concerns by Ruonan Gu, Ruonan Gu, Ruonan Gu, Ruonan Gu, Shanxiang Xu, Shanxiang Xu, Shanxiang Xu, Shanxiang Xu, Shouyin Jiang, Shouyin Jiang, Shouyin Jiang, Shouyin Jiang, Xiao Lu, Xiao Lu, Xiao Lu, Xiao Lu, Haizhen Wang, Haizhen Wang, Haizhen Wang, Haizhen Wang, Xiaogang Zhao, Xiaogang Zhao, Xiaogang Zhao, Xiaogang Zhao

“…This study aimed to characterize UAVC practices in a trauma intensive care unit (TICU) at a tertiary teaching hospital, specifically investigating optimal catheter positioning, procedure-related complications, and risk factors associated with catheter inaccurate placement and venous thromboembolism (VTE) development.MethodsA retrospective analysis was performed on trauma patients who underwent UAVC between October 2021 and April 2023. …”
Get full text

Exploring cognitive and neuroimaging profiles of dementia subtypes of individuals with dementia in the Democratic Republic of Congo by Jean Ikanga, Jean Ikanga, Saranya Sundaram Patel, Saranya Sundaram Patel, Megan Schwinne, Caterina Obenauf, Caterina Obenauf, Emmanuel Epenge, Guy Gikelekele, Nathan Tshengele, Immaculee Kavugho, Samuel Mampunza, Lelo Mananga, Charlotte E. Teunissen, Julio C. Rojas, Brandon Chan, Argentina Lario Lago, Joel H. Kramer, Adam L. Boxer, Andreas Jeromin, Emile Omba, Alvaro Alonso, Alden L. Gross

“…This study aims to identify dementia subtypes and their cognitive and neuroimaging profiles in older adults with dementia in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) using biomarkers and clinical data.MethodsForty-five individuals with dementia over 65 years old were evaluated using the Community Screening Instrument for Dementia and the informant-based Alzheimer’s Questionnaire. …”
Get full text

Management and outcome of whole-spine epidural abscesses – institutional case series and systematic review by Erik Schulz, Linda Bättig, Felix C. Stengel, Lorenzo Bertulli, Nader Hejrati, Maximilian Wegener, Carol Strahm, Benjamin Martens, Martin N. Stienen, Stefan Motov

“…Research question: What are the optimal management strategies for WSEAs based on current evidence? …”
Get full text

Characterizing anticoagulation reversal practices in Colombia: Initial insights from a national registry by Sebastián Seni-Molina, Santiago Posso Marín, Juan Esteban Masmela, María Camila Naranjo-Ramírez, Arturo D. Mora, Juliana María Gutiérrez-Posso, Julio Diez-Sepúlveda, Juan David Victoria-Salcedo, Ana Cristina Montenegro Arenas, Camilo Andrés Rueda Ortiz, Edgar David Gómez Lahitton, Hoover O. León-Giraldo, Juan Esteban Gómez-Mesa

“…Bleeding was the primary indication for reversal (92.4%), while surgical needs accounted for 7.6% of cases. …”
Get full text

TRIAGE-GS: protocol for a randomised controlled trial of a genomics-first approach to rare disease diagnosis for patients awaiting assessment by a clinical geneticist by Christian R Marshall, Sonya Elango, Salma Shickh, Raymond H Kim, Kym M Boycott, Wendy J Ungar, Jasmin Bhawra, Viji Venkataramanan, Robin Z Hayeems, Gregory Costain, Caitlin Chisholm, Taila Hartley, Roberto Mendoza-Londono, Martin Somerville, Oana Caluseriu, Stacy Hewson, Kaitlin J Stanley, Meredith K Gillespie, Natalie del Signore, Gordon McSheffrey, Sarah L Sawyer, Alexandre White-Brown, Stephanie Telesca

“…Evidence is needed to guide the optimal positioning of GS in care pathways. While initiating GS prior to geneticist consultation has been trialled in acute care settings, there are no data to inform the utility of this approach in outpatient care, where most patients with RD seek genetics services. …”
Get full text

Modeling Epithelial Homeostasis and Perturbation in Three-Dimensional Human Esophageal Organoids by Masataka Shimonosono, Masaki Morimoto, Wataru Hirose, Yasuto Tomita, Norihiro Matsuura, Samuel Flashner, Mesra S. Ebadi, Emilea H. Okayasu, Christian Y. Lee, William R. Britton, Cecilia Martin, Beverly R. Wuertz, Anuraag S. Parikh, Uma M. Sachdeva, Frank G. Ondrey, Venkatram R. Atigadda, Craig A. Elmets, Julian A. Abrams, Amanda B. Muir, Andres J. Klein-Szanto, Kenneth I. Weinberg, Fatemeh Momen-Heravi, Hiroshi Nakagawa

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> HOME0 allows modeling of the homeostatic differentiation gradient and perturbation of the human esophageal epithelium while permitting a comparison of organoids from mice and other organs grown in ADF-based media.…”
Get full text

Evaluation of a Hub-and-Spoke Model to Enhance Healthcare Professionals’ Practice of Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) Programmes in the Volta Region of Ghana by Mairead McErlean, Eneyi Kpokiri, Preet Panesar, Emily E. Cooper, Jonathan Jato, Emmanuel Orman, Hayford Odoi, Araba Hutton-Nyameaye, Samuel O. Somuah, Isaac Folitse, Thelma A. Aku, Inemesit O. Ben, Melissa Farragher, Leila Hail, Cornelius C. Dodoo, Yogini H. Jani

“…<b>Aim</b>: This study sought to understand healthcare professionals’ experiences of a hub-and-spoke AMS model in the Volta Region of Ghana and its influence on clinical practice, leadership, and collaborative endeavours to address AMR. <b>Methods</b>: A qualitative descriptive design was adopted. …”
Get full text

Tranexamic acid in total hip arthroplasty: Nationwide evidence for reducing blood transfusions and post-operative complications by Hidetatsu Tanaka, Kunio Tarasawa, Yu Mori, Kazuyoshi Baba, Ryuichi Kanabuchi, Yasuaki Kuriyama, Hiroaki Kurishima, Hideki Fukuchi, Hiroki Kawamata, Kiyohide Fushimi, Toshimi Aizawa, Kenji Fujimori

“…Future studies should clarify optimal dosing strategies tailored to Japanese populations.…”
Get full text

Enhancing Typhoon Doksuri (2023) Forecasts via Radar Data Assimilation: Evaluation of Momentum Control Variable Schemes with Background-Dependent Hydrometeor Retrieval in WRF-3DVAR by Xinyi Wang, Feifei Shen, Shen Wan, Jing Liu, Haiyan Fei, Changliang Shao, Song Yuan, Jiajun Chen, Xiaolin Yuan

“…These findings highlight the importance of optimizing control variables and assimilation methods to enhance the prediction of TCs.…”
Get full text

Investigating the hatchability and nauplii biometry of Artemia franciscana in unconventional waters of Sistan region, Southeast Iran by Hashem Khandan Barani, Abdolali Rahdari, Narjes Sanchooli, Ali Khosravanizadeh

“…Using these water sources for aquaculture is suggested for optimal utilization and reduction of their adverse effects on the environment. …”
Get full text

Effect of doped elements X (B, Al, Sn, Co) on binding performance of IDB-X/Diamond interface by Xiaogang JIAN, Wenshan YAO, Yi ZHANG, Xiaowei LIANG, Jibo HU, Zhe CHEN, Maolin CHEN

“…It provides a theoretical reference and basis for further optimizing the formulation of drill bit substrates and improving the interfacial bonding strength between the film and substrate.MethodsThis article uses the CASTEP module of the quantum mechanics computing software Materials Studio to study the influence mechanism of X (X = B, Al, Sn, Co) elements commonly used in IDB on the interfacial bonding performance of CVD diamond coatings on IDB from a microscopic perspective. …”
Get full text

Interplay Between Residential Nature Exposure and Walkability and Their Association with Cardiovascular Health by Omar M. Makram, MD, MPH, Nwabunie Nwana, PhD, MPH, Alan Pan, MS, Juan C. Nicolas, BS, Rakesh Gullapelli, BS, MS, Budhaditya Bose, MS, Ashutosh Sabharwal, PhD, Jenny Chang, MD, Zulqarnain Javed, PhD, MBBS, MPH, Bita Kash, PhD, Jay E. Maddock, PhD, Khurram Nasir, MD, MPH, MSc, Sadeer Al-Kindi, MD

“…Conclusions: These findings suggest that while green spaces benefit health, their accessibility through walkable environments is crucial for cardiovascular disease protection.…”
Get full text

Scopus-based bibliometric analysis of research trends in silage feed and its impact on rumen fermentation in ruminants by Tri Rachmanto Prihambodo, Randi Mulianda, Wulandari Wulandari, Santika Anggrahini, Novia Qomariyah, Andi Ella, Erna Winarti, Yenni Yusriani, Suyatno Suyatno, Jhon Firison, Deni Fitra, Anwar Efendi Harahap, Dinda Ayu Permata Sari, Taufik Hidayat, Anuraga Jayanegara

“…Collaboration network analysis revealed strong regional clusters, with North America and Europe forming central hubs, while Asia and South America showed growing but less integrated networks. …”
Get full text