Ajou University

Laterality of Breast Radiotherapy and Ischemic Heart Disease by Cardiovascular Risk Burden

Importance Although modern radiotherapy (RT) techniques have reduced cardiac exposure, concerns regarding RT-induced heart disease persist. Identifying which patients are most vulnerable to cardiac toxic effects is crucial for personalized survivorship care. Objective To evaluate...

Gate Metal‐Driven Sensing and Memory Bifunctionality in Intrinsically Stretchable Organic Electrochemical Transistors for Soft Neuromorphic Systems

ABSTRACT Intrinsically stretchable devices capable of integrating sensing, memory and signal processing are highly desirable for conformal bioelectronics. However, achieving such multifunctionality remains challenging due to conflicting operational requirements and the lack of me...

Association between annual air pollutant exposure and thyroid function: a retrospective cross-sectional study

Abstract Aims Despite the high burden of air pollutants, the association between air pollutant exposures and thyroid function in the general population is inconclusive. This study aimed to investigate the association between annual exposure to air pollutants and thyroid function...

Development of a Bone Char-HAP Hybrid Filter System to Remove High Concentration of Fluoride in Groundwater and Its Application on a Field Study

More than 260 million people worldwide consume water containing fluoride concentrations exceeding 1.0 mg/L. In particular, tens of millions of residents in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania, located within the East African Rift Valley, are exposed to groundwater containing fluoride c...

Accuracy and Clinical Applicability of Automated 3D CBCT-based Cephalometric Analysis in Children and Adolescents

This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy and clinical applicability of an automated landmark identification (ALI) system for three-dimensional cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT)-based cephalometric analysis in pediatric and adolescent patients. The influence of dentition stage...

Impact of myopic progression and axial growth on recurrence of intermittent exotropia two years after surgery: A retrospective study

PURPOSE: To evaluate the impact of myopia progression and axial length (AL) elongation on recurrence of childhood intermittent exotropia (IXT) two years after surgery. METHODS: We reviewed the medical records of 238 patients aged 4 to 10 years who underwent surgery for basic-type...

Programmable Anisotropic Terahertz Permittivity via High‐Aspect‐Ratio 3D‐Printed Dielectric Mesh Networks

ABSTRACT We present a 3D‐printed anisotropic dielectric with programmable terahertz permittivity. The design embeds a mesh network of high‐aspect‐ratio void channels within a bulk substrate. The anisotropic electromagnetic response, which depends on the orientation of the void ch...

Evaluating Immunotherapy Outcomes in Elderly Patients with Extensive-Stage Small-Cell Lung Cancer (KCSG LU23-15)

PurposeChemoimmunotherapy has improved outcomes in extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC), but its benefit in older adults remains uncertain because this population is underrepresented in clinical trials.We evaluated the real-world efficacy of first-line atezolizumab pl...

Effect of cobalt doping on NiSe2-based sensing electrode for non-enzymatic electrochemical ascorbic acid detection

Ascorbic acid is an essential antioxidant involved in redox homeostasis, immune response, and metabolic processes. The development of low-cost high accurate electrochemical sensors is critical to overcome conventional glass carbon electrodes (GCE). In this report, we report the f...

Closed‐Loop Solid‐State Synthesis Planning for Materials Discovery With Large Language Models

Developing reliable synthesis routes for complex materials remains a major bottleneck in accelerating materials discovery. This study establishes a large language model-based framework for predicting and optimizing synthesis conditions directly from the literature data. Key synth...

End-to-end deep learning-based determination of programmable shunt valve settings from standard two-view skull radiographs

Accurate identification of programmable shunt valve settings is crucial for managing patients with hydrocephalus, as unintended setting changes can lead to overdrainage or underdrainage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Existing artificial intelligence (AI) models primarily focus on...

Early On-Treatment Host Fitness Dynamics Refine Prognostic Stratification in Advanced NSCLC Receiving First-Line Immunotherapy

PurposeWe assessed whether baseline and early on-treatment measurements of host fitness using the Prognostic Nutritional Index (PNI) provide complementary prognostic information in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Materials and MethodsWithin the prospective, multicent...

Hierarchical DefectEngineering for Spectral PhononControl in Monolayer MoS2

Abstract Two-dimensional (2D) transition-metal dichalcogenides are attractive for nanoelectronics and energy harvesting, where thermal transport critically impacts device reliability, performance, and energy efficiency. Here, we establish hierarchical defect engineering in monola...