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Zfinite Theory

I'm just going to go for it. This submission form is a bit out of my depth. I am not a scientist just a person working through an idea. Developed with the assistance of AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT) for calculation and review. Zfinite Theory is a speculative, conceptual model of gra...

XGBoost–SHAP-based interpretable predictive website for postoperative in-hospital mortality in patients with acute aortic dissection

Developing a convenient and accurate prognostic model for patients with acute aortic dissection (AAD) using routine demographic and clinical data is challenging. This study aimed to develop an interpretable web-based prediction model using extreme gradient boosting with Shapley a...

Is exercise-reporting quality associated with vascular benefits of aerobic training in individuals with cardiovascular disease? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Abstract Exercise is a key non-pharmacological intervention for managing cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), yet the quality and completeness of exercise reporting in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) remain inconsistent. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates how well...

Outcomes of Clostridium difficile infection in liver transplant patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is a significant healthcare-associated complication, especially for liver transplant (LT) recipients who are at increased risk due to their immuno-suppressed status and antibiotic use. This systematic review and meta-an...

Artificial Intelligence in the Assessment and Management of Spasticity: A Scoping Review

Spasticity is a prevalent and disabling consequence of upper motor neuron disorders, yet its assessment and management remains clinically challenging. Artificial intelligence (AI) may offer opportunities to enhance the objective assessment, prediction, and management of spasticit...

Physical, Volatile, and Flavour Precursor Changes in Faba Bean During Rhizopus oryzae Fermentation

Faba bean (Vicia faba L.) is increasingly recognised as a nutritious and sustainable food ingredient, although its characteristic beany and green odours can limit consumer acceptance. Fermentation offers a potential strategy to modify the sensory and functional properties of legu...

Longitudinal Radiographic Outcomes and Revision Burden After Magnetically Controlled Growing Rod Treatment for Early-Onset Scoliosis

Background: To evaluate longitudinal radiographic outcomes, exploratory radiographic response, and planned versus unplanned revision burden after magnetically controlled growing rod treatment in patients with early-onset scoliosis. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 55 patients...

From default protocols to species-specific design: optimizing epi-ddRADseq for plant methylome profiling

DNA methylation adds an important layer of information to studies of plant diversity, adaptation, and crop improvement. However, genome-wide methylation profiling often relies on standardized commercial workflows optimized for a limited number of model or well-established species...

A nationwide student survey on biochemistry learning resources in Italy

Biochemistry is widely recognized as a crucial discipline in life sciences. However, learning biochemistry poses significant challenges, requiring students to understand complex molecular concepts while integrating knowledge across multiple disciplines. This necessitates instruct...

Linking nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal microbiota to immune responses during influenza-like illness in an aging population

Older adults are vulnerable to influenza-like illness (ILI). To study how infection shapes the respiratory microbiota, we profiled nasopharyngeal (NP) and oropharyngeal (OP) communities alongside local immune mediators in adults aged 60–88, comparing asymptomatic, ILI, and recove...

Comparison of Postoperative Analgesic Efficacy Between Opioid-free Anaesthesia Using Intravenous Magnesium, Lidocaine, and Erector Spinae Plane Block, and Opioid-based Anaesthesia in Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgeries: A Randomised Controlled Trial

Objective: Opioid-based anaesthesia is a standard practice in laparoscopic surgeries. However, it is associated with adverse effects that can limit its use. To address these issues, opioid-free anaesthesia has been introduced as an alternative. This study aims to compare the anal...

Contextual reminders facilitate prospective memory throughout target learning but increase vulnerability after reminder removal

Prospective memory often improves through repeated target encounters, but whether contextual reminders facilitate this learning or instead increase reliance on reminder contexts remains unclear. Guided by the Preparatory Attentional and Memory theory, we examined how contextual r...

First languaging as transformative pedagogy: reclamation of Noongar language in early childhood education in Australia

Abstract Drawing on a longitudinal ethnographic study at an Australian Aboriginal Playgroup in Western Australia , this article calls for a shift from passive revitalization of Aboriginal languages to active lived reclamation language programs that sustain the everyday, intergene...

Associations between non-insulin-based insulin resistance surrogates and pulmonary hypertension due to left heart failure: a multicenter cohort study

Abstract Background Insulin resistance (IR) has been reported to have a close relationship with the development and adverse outcomes of various cardiovascular disorders, while its association with pulmonary hypertension due to left heart failure (PH-HF) remains to be elucidated....

Multimodal Transformer Integrating CT and Pathology for Postoperative Risk Stratification in Stage I Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer

A biologically interpretable multimodal artificial intelligence framework outperformed guideline-based postoperative risk stratification for stage I non–small cell lung cancer and identified patients who would benefit from adjuvant therapy.

LM and SEM studies of selected southern African Vachellia and Senegalia pollen

A palynological study was carried out on selected and commonly occurring Vachellia and Senegalia species in South Africa. This study aimed to identify pollen morphological characters that distinguish the two African genera and species, thereby enhancing their taxonomic classifica...

One-Pot Tandem Annulation of N -(2-Alkynylaryl)- N -sulfonylcyanamides with Water for the Synthesis of 2-Amino-3-carbonylindoles

Abstract A metal-free, one-pot tandem annulation of N-(2-alkynylaryl)-N-sulfonylcyanamides with water has been developed for synthesizing 2-amino-3-carbonylindoles. The reaction proceeds via isolable N,O-BF2-chelated intermediates, which undergo Et3N-mediated ring opening. Water...

Validation of HemoCue method and development of a revised hemoglobin cut-off to detect anemia in children aged 6–24-months

Background Accurate hemoglobin (Hb) measurement is essential for determining anemia prevalence at the population level. The HemoCue method, commonly used in resource poor settings, has been shown to overestimate Hb levels compared to the direct cyanmethemoglobin (DCM) method, lea...

Integrated energy management for embedded behavior prototyping in modular electric traction systems

This paper presents a compact and modular experimental platform for early-phase testing and validation of energy-aware behavior in electric autonomous and traction-based mobility systems under varying load conditions. Implemented on a 1:10-scale model, the platform integrates cam...

Same basis, not a lower bar: design of SameBasis, a teacher-controlled AI decision-support prototype for reasonable adjustments in Australian schools

In 2025, 27.0% of Australian school students received an educational adjustment due to disability. Under the Disability Standards for Education 2005, each adjustment must let the student take part on the same basis as their peers, yet the 2020 Review of the Standards found that m...