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Effective eventual monotonicity on the (2,2,m) tensor slice

Let a(n_1,...,n_p) denote the expected number of real critical rank-one approximations to a standard Gaussian tensor, in the normalization of Draisma and Horobeţ. We prove a(2,2,m) < a(2,2,m-1) for every integer m >= 3*10^103+3. The proof converts the Kac--Rice integral into an a...

A Clinical Validation Study and the Psychological Implications of Early Risk Detection: Predictive Biomarkers for Resistant Hypertension

The purpose of this prospective cohort study was to determine the predictive capability of a set of biomarkers to detect patients that will ultimately develop resistant hypertension. Another objective was also to evaluate whether early biomarker risk stratification could reduce t...

Thermodynamic analysis of charged anti-de Sitter black holes with cloud of strings in Einstein-bumblebee gravity via Bekenstein–Hawking and Tsallis entropies

Abstract We investigate the thermodynamic properties of charged anti-de Sitter (AdS) black holes surrounded by a cloud of strings in bumblebee gravity. In this framework, the cloud-of-strings parameter α and the Lorentz-violating parameter ℓ modify the horizon structure, the Hawk...

Uncovering the Unique Tumor Microenvironment of Ovarian Small Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma by Single-cell RNA Sequencing

Our findings demonstrate that neuroendocrine marker genes and associated gene regulatory networks in SCNECO differ from those observed in pulmonary neuroendocrine carcinomas available in the GEO database, supporting a tissue specific origin for these malignancies. Collectively, t...

Influence of bone-specific material properties on finite element modelling of the skull

Abstract The material properties of bone in the skull are known to be heterogeneous and orthotropic, although datasets detailing these properties on a species level are limited. Therefore, computational modelling frequently uses homogeneous, isotropic material properties to analy...

Martensitic transformations in isotropic inhomogeneous elastic-plastic solids: continuum theory and analysis of nucleation, kinetics and size effect

Abstract A thermodynamically consistent phenomenological theory of interactions between strain-gradient plasticity (SGP) and martensitic transformations (MTs) is developed for isotropic solids with incoherent phase boundaries (PBs) at the microscale, including a heterogeneous nuc...

When imitation meets exploration: quantifying social efficiency deficits (SED) in vaccination behaviour

Vaccination behaviour plays a critical role in shaping epidemic dynamics, yet the societal consequences of decentralized vaccination decisions remain difficult to quantify. We develop a behavioural-epidemiological framework that combines adaptive vaccination dynamics, behavioural...

marola-bench: a proposal for a WeatherBench for Brazil

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Ontogeny of rake mark scarring on common dolphins ( Delphinus delphis ): insights to aggression and affiliation?

Abstract Aggressive and affiliative interactions shape resource allocation, social structure and reproduction in social species. In delphinids, rake marks (parallel scars from tooth raking) indicate social interactions. When examined alongside ontogeny, demographic traits and sca...

The ongoing evolution of Airbnb

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comme...

Shotgun metagenomic sequencing of gut microbiota in control and time-restricted feeding mice

Time-restricted feeding (TRF) mice were allowed free access to food only between 10:00 and 18:00 each day for 2 weeks, whereas control (CTRL) mice had ad libitum access to food throughout the day. Fecal samples were collected from CTRL and TRF mice after the intervention and subj...

Frequency of plastic occurrence varies across phylogeny but not ecology in seabirds

Seabirds are especially vulnerable to ingesting plastic pollution. However, we have a limited understanding of which traits might increase their risk of plastic ingestion. Here, we use a dataset of seabird plastic occurrence records (93 281 birds from 240 species) to investigate...

Prognostic Evaluation of Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients After Mechanical Thrombectomy Incorporating Imaging, Inflammatory, and Rehabilitation Aspects

AIM: We aimed to perform a prognostic evaluation for patients with acute ischemic stroke after mechanical thrombectomy (MT) incorporating imaging, inflammatory, and rehabilitation aspects.METHODS: A retrospective cohort analysis of patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) after...

Ecological and life history traits predict urban tolerance in North American birds

Abstract Urbanization poses a drastic threat to biodiversity, but does not affect all species equally. As such, identifying the life history traits and ecological characteristics that distinguish species that tolerate urban areas from those that do not is a central goal in urban...

Differences in the collagen of semitendinosus tendon in patients with and without general joint laxity

Aims Generalized joint laxity (GJL) has been reported to be a risk factor for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) graft injury. There are no reports of differences in the collagen content of semitendinosus tendons used as graft tendon being a risk factor for ACL graft injury. The ai...

Contemporary Approaches to Paediatric Education: A Scoping Review of Teaching Modalities

Abstract: Introduction: Paediatric clinical education faces challenges due to limited placements and evolving healthcare needs. Innovative educational strategies are essential to ensure students are adequately prepared for paediatric practice. Methods: A scoping review was conduc...

How AI is transforming the way organizations think and learn

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comme...

A sink equilibrium without local sources whose content is not an attractor

Biggar and Papadimitriou showed that a local source in a sink equilibrium prevents the content of the sink from being an attractor of the replicator dynamic and asked whether the converse holds: must every unstable sink equilibrium contain a local source? We answer this question...

The Impact of a Multidimensional Intraoperative Pressure Injury Prevention Protocol on Postoperative Pressure Injuries Incidence in Elderly Patients Undergoing Internal Fixation for Hip Fracture

AIM: To retrospectively analyze the comparative effectiveness of a multidimensional intraoperative pressure injury prevention protocol versus routine nursing care in elderly patients undergoing internal fixation for hip fracture, by comparing the incidence of postoperative pressu...

BharatBreed AI: A Confidence-Aware, Edge-Deployed Image Classification Pipeline for Indian Cattle and Buffalo Breed Recognition

This paper presents BharatBreed AI, a confidence-aware image classification pipeline for selected Indian cattle and buffalo breeds. The system combines EfficientNetB0 transfer learning, image augmentation, TensorFlow Lite conversion, dynamic-range quantization, human verification...