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Global trends in artificial intelligence applications in medical imaging and implications for clinical practice

This study aimed to analyze the evolution of scientific production on AI applied to medical imaging, focusing on temporal trends, the global distribution of research, and trends in clinical applications. A bibliometric study was conducted using the Scopus and Web of Science datab...

Deep learning-based surrogate model for generation of wood microstructures

A machine learning-based surrogate model for efficient wood microstructure generation compatible with a physics-based model is developed. The model is based on the U-Net neural network, a variant of convolutional neural network which, due to its architecture, is suitable for imag...

Effects of outdoor air pollution on the cardiovascular health of school-aged children residing near polluted areas and the efficacy of mitigation measures in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Outdoor air pollution is a major global health threat, particularly for children in rapidly urbanizing low- and middle-income countries. While its respiratory effects are well-documented, evidence on cardiovascular impacts in children remains limited, especially in sub-Saharan Af...

Cross-Scale Statistical Tests of Orbital Period-Ratio Structure: Narrow-Band Excess, Satellite-System Lattice Specificity, and Host Independence

Cross-scale statistical tests of orbital period-ratio structure: narrow-band excess, satellite-system lattice specificity, and host independence. v1.2 journal-ready version (2026-08-04): abstract compressed to MNRAS limit, 27 references DOI-verified via Crossref, LaTeX typeset (m...

Epidemic Computing: a registration-free best-effort distributed computing model for unmanaged device crowds

Crowds carry a large amount of idle computing capacity, but no entity can enumerate the devices. Managed distributed computing mobilizes only the registered fraction of the crowd, and most capacity remains unused when few register. We propose Epidemic Computing (EC), in which the...

Exploring contributing factors to fatalities occurring within an emergency department: a qualitative analysis informed by root cause analysis principles

Emergency Departments (EDs) are highrisk and timepressured workplaces where latent system failures can quickly culminate in fatal outcomes. Understanding the underlying causes contributing to mortality in these units is therefore essential for designing effective safety intervent...

Intracerebral nodular involvement in neurobrucellosis: case report and review of the literature

Brucellosis is a systemic disease with a wide range of clinical presentations that can mimic many infectious and non-infectious diseases. Neurobrucellosis (NB) is a significant clinical entity of brucellosis that can lead to serious neurological sequelae if appropriate treatment...

METTL14-dependent N6-methyladenosine modification of FGF16 participates in IGFBP5 deficiency-enhanced angiogenesis.

A-FGF16 axis may offer novel therapeutic strategies for ischemic disease.

Recursive Minds in a Non‑Recursive World: A Structural and Geometric Framework for Understanding Autism, Cognition, and System Mismatch

This monograph presents a structural and geometric hypothesis on autism, cognition, and the architecture of modern systems. It proposes that many autistic experiences can be understood as the friction between recursive minds—those built on loops, layers, and deep patterning—and n...

Phenotypic modulation of I gene-mediated resistance to bean common mosaic necrosis virus (BCMNV) through recessive gene interactions

Abstract Bean common mosaic virus (BCMV) and bean common mosaic necrosis virus (BCMNV) are among the most destructive aphid-transmitted viral pathogens affecting common beans and other cultivated legumes in India. Resistance to these viruses in common bean has traditionally been...

Surgical Hill-Kinetics Saturation: Eliminating Finite-Time Blowup and Adaptive Solver Grid Collapse in Neural ODEs

Continuous-Time Neural Networks and Neural Ordinary Differential Equations (Neural ODEs) suffer from severe numerical stiffness, finite-time gradient blowup, and adaptive solver grid collapse (NFE -> infinity) when weight magnitudes accumulate during training. In this work, we pr...

Gas-assisted electrodeposition modulates the grain structure of Cu catalysts for selective conversion of CO2 to C2+ products

Electrochemical CO 2 reduction has attracted considerable research interest as a pathway to convert CO 2 into value-added multicarbon products. Cu is a key catalyst for multicarbon-product formation, and its selectivity is strongly affected by its microstructure. However, the eff...

Development a novel in silico mRNA vaccine against Clostridium difficile

Clostridium difficile , a toxin-producing bacterium, can lead to conditions ranging from mild diarrhea to severe pseudomembranous colitis. Our research introduces an innovative strategy for developing a multi-epitope mRNA vaccine using in-silico methods targeting proteins involve...

Surgical hip dislocation for the phosphaturic mesenchymal tumor of the femoral head and neck: a clinical outcome analysis

This retrospective study aimed to characterize the clinical, radiographic, and biochemical outcomes of surgical hip dislocation (SHD) combined with intralesional curettage and bone grafting for the treatment of phosphaturic mesenchymal tumors (PMT) of the femoral head and neck. A...

Evaluation and comparison of infiltration models under different soil textures in the Mamprusi west district of North East Region, Ghana

Assessment of soil water infiltration through reliable estimation of the infiltration rate is key to informed decision-making for sustainable ecosystem management. This study was conducted to evaluate the performances of the Kostiakov, Modified Kostiakov, Horton, Swartzendruber,...

Knowledge, attitudes and practice of pediatric nurses on child life therapeutic play: insights into clinical care

Child Life therapeutic play is an evidence-based coping intervention that effectively reduces hospitalization-related distress and promotes cooperation among young patients. However, its routine implementation in clinical settings relies heavily on pediatric nurses’ knowledge, at...

A salutogenic mobile health application for adolescent oral health: development and feasibility study

The health model of salutogenesis, has the potential to develop and implement digital health interventions, many of which are focused on self-care. Sense of coherence and generalized resistance resources are two key concepts of the health model of salutogenesis. The aim of this s...

How does smoking affect the clinical performance of a universal adhesive in non-carious cervical lesions? -An 18-month randomized clinical trial

Smoking has a great impact on oral health status of the patients. As universal adhesives have become a routine dental adhesive choice, understanding the potential impact of smoking on their clinical performance is crucial. This study aimed to determine the 18-month clinical perfo...

Associations of prior fracture site with physical function and daily living in older adults without certified long-term care needs: insights from a community-based survey

Fractures are a major health concern among older adults and may contribute to declines in physical function and independence. However, their impact may differ by anatomical site. This study examined associations between fracture site and health status, including physical function...

Genomic resources of Ascidiella aspersa and comparative analysis across tunicates reveal class-level features and evolutionary diversification

Ascidiella aspersa is an invasive tunicate and one of the closest relatives of vertebrates. Despite its ecological nuisance, A. aspersa is anticipated to be a valuable model organism for developmental studies due to its remarkably transparent embryos. However, annotated genome as...