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Colonoscopy quality indicators among nurse endoscopists and physicians in population-based colorectal cancer screening in Sweden

Background In Sweden, a nationwide colorectal cancer (CRC) screening program for individuals aged 60–74 started in 2021; to meet the increasing demand for colonoscopy, nurse endoscopists may play a key role – provided they maintain high technical quality. This observational study...

Preliminary Evaluation of Two iiPCR Platforms for Qualitative Field Detection of Cannabis sativa

Insulated isothermal PCR (iiPCR) amplifies DNA through convection-based thermocycling and is therefore well suited for field-deployable screening. Here, a commercial iiPCR cannabis assay was evaluated on a benchtop platform (POCKIT Central) and a field-portable platform (POCKIT M...

Long-term cortisol exposure and echocardiographic measures of cardiac structure and function

Background Chronic activation of the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis due to long-term stress, reflected by elevated hair cortisol concentration (HCC), has been associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk. However, whether prolonged cortisol exposure is linked to alt...

Finding salvage in standardization? Structural and longitudinal evaluation of the patient health questionnaire anxiety and depression scale in a UK representative sample

Abstract Objectives Some research funders mandate the use of the Patient Health Questionnaire‐9 (PHQ‐9) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder‐7 (GAD‐7) as independent measures of depression and anxiety. This study examined their independence in a UK representative sample by testing th...

Physicochemical and urban land-use characteristics associated with resistance to precipitation in estuaries vary across scales

Estuaries are subject to frequent stressors, including elevated nutrient loading and extreme hydrologic events, which impact water quality and disrupt ecosystem stability and function. The capacity of an estuary to resist changes in function in response to precipitation events is...

The ICRIM framework: an integrated conceptual model of cyber resilience indicators

Abstract Cyber resilience measurement remains conceptually fragmented across technical, organizational, and human-oriented research traditions. Existing approaches differ in terminology, level of analysis, form of operationalization, and evidence basis, while indicators are often...

Beyond permission: Reconsidering anatomy education through a contemporary Islamic fatwa in Türkiye

Abstract The ethical use of human body donors in anatomy education is shaped by scientific and professional standards as well as cultural, societal, and religious contexts. In Türkiye, body donation remains limited, and anatomical institutions continue to rely partly on unclaimed...

Impacts of needle-leaved forests landscape pattern and environmental factors on the spatial differentiation of pine wilt disease in China

Following its emergence in China, pine wilt disease (PWD) has continuously expanded, creating substantial risks to regional forest ecosystems. However, most existing research emphasizes climate and other macro-scale associated factors, and lacks long-term and systematic analysis...

Diagnostic value of neutrophil extracellular traps in community-acquired pneumonia and their potential in identifying mixed infection

Abstract Objective To explore the expression characteristics of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) in patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), and analyze the diagnostic value of NETs as well as their correlation with different infection patterns in CAP. Methods A tot...

Laser-produced aluminum-air plasma dynamics and chemistry: ReactingFoam modeling

When a laser pulse is directed at an aluminum (Al) target, it interacts with the surface of the material, resulting in the formation of a plasma plume. The computational fluid dynamics model is utilized to explore the chemistry of expanding plasma produced during the laser ablati...

Claudin-2 protects from enteropathogenic E. coli-infection and colitis by promoting crypt fetalization via β1-integrin/FAK/YAP signaling

Abstract Citrobacter rodentium ( Cra ) infection, a murine model of enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC) infection, induces crypt proliferation that potentially promotes mucosal healing and pathogen clearance, yet the underlying molecular mechanisms remain poorly understood....

Future in- and out-of-state air pollutant emissions under decarbonization pathways for Massachusetts

Many U.S. states have adopted the goal of achieving carbon neutrality in the coming decades. Pathways for achieving these targets would likely yield a reduction of air pollutant emissions as well. We assess several state-level decarbonization pathways for Massachusetts, including...

The Masses of all the fermions in Supersymmetric SU(3)C × SU(3)L × U(1)N Model with R -Parity Conservation

We will get the mass spectrum of all the fermions in the context of the supersymmetric [Formula: see text] Model, when all the usual neutral scalars fields obtain vacuum expectation values. In this model, as happen in MSSM, we can define a [Formula: see text]-parity conservation,...

Between precarity and pride: negotiating masculinity and migration in Turkey’s platform economy

Purpose This study examines how human–technology interrelations in platform work shape male migrant workers’ experiences of inclusion and exclusion in Turkey, and how these experiences intersect with masculinity, responsibility and everyday solidarity under precarious conditions....

Study on Photocuring Printing Technology of Polyurethane Acrylate-Based Transparent Braces

A polyurethane acrylate-based photosensitive resin system was developed for 405 nm DLP printing. The formulations were prepared by blending commercial urethane acrylate RT75A with TPO-L, BBOT, and one of four reactive diluents (ACMO, IBOMA, TPGDA, or CTFA). Double-bond conversion...

A physics-constrained surrogate for subcooled flow boiling in low-GWP immersion cooling microchannels: FiLM conditioning and gradient-balanced training

In liquid immersion cooling with the low-GWP refrigerant R1233zd(E), the onset of nucleate boiling (ONB) governs both the wall temperature and the thermal margin. A real-time digital twin needs a fast differentiable surrogate of the boiling closure rather than repeated evaluation...

Fast Sex Wellness Products Screening Using a Portable/Field Deployable MS Equipped with a Direct Sampling Atmospheric Pressure (DSAP) Source

Abstract Sex-wellness products, including herbal formulations, API-containing tablets, creams, and sprays, are widely used to enhance sexual performance, treat erectile dysfunction, or improve perceived sexual well-being. These products span a broad and heterogeneous market, rang...

Cost-Effective Joint Placement of μPMU and AMI in Active Distribution Networks: A MILP Formulation with ANOVA-Validated Performance

The integration of distributed energy resources (DERs) into active distribution networks (ADNs) aggravates existing observability limitations, demanding advanced measurement infrastructure beyond traditional SCADA systems. Micro-phasor measurement units (μPMUs) provide synchroniz...

From Strategic Bombing to Precision Strike: Continuity and Adaptation in Infrastructure Targeting

Infrastructure targeting has been a recurrent feature of modern warfare, but its history does not represent a linear transition from isolated targets to the discovery of interdependence. Interwar air-power theorists, particularly at the Air Corps Tactical School, already treated...

Bubble Engineering for Controlled Thermal Transport and Piezoresistive Sensing in Anti‐Icing Surfaces

ABSTRACT Efficient anti‐icing in extreme environments is fundamentally limited by rapid heat dissipation through continuous heat‐transfer pathways, which hinders stable thermal confinement at functional surfaces. Here, we report a strategy to regulate heat transport through engin...