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Development of machine learning models for predicting delirium in elderly patients after thoracic surgeries

Postoperative delirium (POD) is a frequent neurological complication following anesthesia and surgery, which is associated with increased comorbidities and mortality. The current study developed and internally validated a machine learning model for predicting POD in elderly patie...

Divided autonomy: fiscal decentralisation across Italian regions and municipalities

This paper shows how granular subnational data reveal asymmetries invisible in national aggregates by constructing indicators of fiscal autonomy, revenue composition and fiscal dependence for Italian regional and municipal governments using the novel OECD’s REGOFI and MUNIFI data...

Comparison of lung ultrasonography and chest radiography in detecting neonatal respiratory distress as a composite clinical condition: a prospective cross-sectional diagnostic accuracy study at Muhimbili National Hospital

Neonatal respiratory distress (RD) is a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. While chest radiography (CXR) is the traditional modality of diagnosis, lung ultrasound (LUS) has emerged as a bedside, radiation-free alternative for evaluating neonatal respiratory condit...

Impact of Li1.3Al0.3Ti1.7(PO4)3 content and particle size on the electrochemical properties and stability of polymer-based solid electrolytes for lithium batteries

This work addresses the current limitations of standard composite solid electrolyte membranes through a systematic optimization of the LATP Li 1.3 Al 0.3 Ti 1.7 (PO 4 ) 3 wt fraction and rigorous particle size control via selective milling. By precisely integrating these calibrat...

Consumer responses to industrially processed food in hospitality: Is an authenticity crisis looming?

Hospitality establishments increasingly use industrially processed foods that customers assume are prepared from scratch. Although an open secret in the industry, consumer responses to this practice remain unexplored. Drawing on psychological contract theory, we examine whether i...

Jump into New Fields : How to Cultivate the Originality of a Researcher

This article reflects on the author's research career and thoughts, emphasizing the importance of crossing disciplinary boundaries to cultivate originality as a scientist. Drawing on experiences in surface and interface science, thin films, electrochemistry, solid-state ionics, a...

Application of multimodal deep learning in interior design material matching and colour scheme generation

Material-color coordination is a complex issue in interior design, which is typically left to human judgment. Intelligent multimodal systems have been necessitated by the increasing need for personalized and computationally assisted design workflows. This study introduces a hiera...

Spectral-habitat analysis and perfusion fingerprinting on contrast-enhanced ultrasound for characterizing tumor perfusion in breast lesions

To develop a short-time Fourier transform (STFT)-based perfusion fingerprinting method combined with spectral-habitat analysis for characterizing pixel-wise perfusion heterogeneity on contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) and to evaluate its ability to differentiate benign and mali...

Culturable Leptospira spp. exhibit no detectable spatial or matrix-associated structuring in Estero de Paco, Manila, Philippines

Leptospirosis is a globally important zoonotic disease that remains a major public health concern, particularly in tropical urban environments where flooding, inadequate sanitation, and high population density facilitate transmission. Despite its burden, the ecological and evolut...

Preparing for School Asthma Readiness

Children and youth spend a large part of their days in school, so it is critical that schools are asthma-friendly and prepared for students with asthma. According to the American Lung Association, elements of an “asthma-friendly school” broadly include reducing sources of asthma...

Factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding at 6 weeks postpartum in Southwest China: a cross-sectional study

Breastfeeding is known to be shaped by a complex interplay of socio-demographic, medical, and psychological factors. However, there is a lack of research on the determinants of breastfeeding at 6 weeks postpartum. This study aimed to examine factors associated with exclusive brea...

Comparative Study of Virgin Polyester and Recycled Polyester Fiber Properties for a Feasible Alternative in Textile Applications

Use of recycled product is important as it conserves natural resources and energy, reduces waste and pollution, and helps combat climate change. Now, the textile industry is seeking for sustainable alternatives to virgin polyester, understanding the quality and limitations of rec...

Factors associated with compliance among urban street food vendors with the food safety and standards authority of India (FSSAI) checklist: evidence from multinomial logistic and gamma regression models

Street food is an integral part in India’s culinary landscape, providing affordable and delicious food options to millions. To regulate food quality and ensure public health, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has established guidelines and statutory require...

Differentiating Chlamydia psittaci pneumonia from community-acquired pneumonia using clinical features and computed tomography findings

Chlamydia psittaci pneumonia (CPP) is a rare disease that is difficult to diagnose. Its clinical manifestations and chest imaging findings often overlap with those of other types of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), and nonspecific treatment is likely to lead to rapid disease p...

Development of Interference Eliminating Circuit Embedded Multi-component Sensor

Multi-component force sensors often encounter to undesirable interference between force and moment components due to design limitation and manufacturing capabilities. Although iterative design can reduce interference, it is difficult to eliminate completely, and conventional comm...

Fundamentals of Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) and Safety Management of Chemical SubstancesPart 5 : Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) Methods, Digital CVD Methods

Atomic layer deposition (ALD) methods are attracting attention because these can achieve surface reactions by chemically reacting only with raw material molecules adsorbed to solid surfaces. Two highly chemically reactive raw material gases are injected alternately, and a vacuum...

Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Pediatric Patients With Long QT Syndrome: A Korean Multicenter Cohort Study

This multicenter nationwide cohort study comprehensively analyzed the clinical features, genetic architecture, and outcomes of Korean pediatric patients with long QT syndrome (LQTS).Prolonged QT intervals, fetal arrhythmia, and LQT2/3 genotypes compared to LQT1 were independent r...

Electrochemical Imaging of Hydrogen Evolution Reaction Sites at Transition Metal Dichalcogenide Nanosheets

Understanding spatial heterogeneity in catalytic activity is essential for designing efficient hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) catalysts. In this study, scanning electrochemical cell microscopy (SECCM) was employed to directly image local HER activity on transition metal dichal...

BRAF/MEK Inhibitor Therapy for Recurrent Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma Encasing the Common Carotid Artery

従来，根治切除不能なRAI不応再発転移分化型甲状腺癌に対して使用されてきた多標的チロシンキナーゼ阻害薬のレンバチニブは，出血リスクから大血管浸潤が疑われる例では使用回避が望まれるが，BRAF/MEK阻害薬は明確な禁忌は示されていない。今回われわれは，総頸動脈を全周性に取り囲む甲状腺乳頭癌再...

Hierarchical Viewpoint Refinement for Active 3D Reconstruction With Local Visibility Awareness

Active 3D reconstruction aims to recover a scene efficiently within a limited exploration time budget by selecting informative viewpoints. Existing methods improve reconstruction quality by prioritizing unexplored and low-confidence regions. However, in complex indoor environment...