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Challenges in Diagnosing Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia and the Role of Nasal Nitric Oxide Testing: A Single Center Experience

Rationale: Nasal nitric oxide (nNO) measurement is a recommended noninvasive screening tool for primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD), but studies examining its real-world performance are limited, and integration of PCD diagnostic pathways varies across centers. Objective: The objecti...

Patterns of Anthelmintic Resistance in Gastrointestinal Nematodes of Small Ruminants: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Anthelmintic resistance (AHR) in gastrointestinal nematodes (GINs) threatens sustainable parasite control in small ruminants worldwide. This study estimated the global prevalence of AHR and its associated factors through a PRISMA-compliant systematic review, meta-analysis, and me...

Early experience of a dedicated heart–brain integrated ward at Peking Union Medical College Hospital: a retrospective descriptive study

Abstract Background Heart–brain comorbidities present unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges because neurological and cardiac conditions often share pathophysiological mechanisms yet create conflicting treatment demands. Multidisciplinary wards integrating neurosurgery, car...

Unravelling Staff's Experiences: An Exploration of Staff Attitudes Towards Parental Involvement in Residential Care

BACKGROUND: In residential care for people with intellectual disabilities, support staff take over daily care responsibilities for residents with severe intellectual disabilities. However, parents often remain involved in their support. Yet little is known about the attitudes of...

AI-integrated non-destructive sensing technologies for road condition assessment: recent advancements, technical bottlenecks, and future trajectories

This review presents a comprehensive analysis of recent trends in AI-driven sensing technologies for road condition assessment. Driven by the need for automated monitoring of aging infrastructure, 92 key studies published between 2020 and 2025 were analysed. The review evaluates...

ARL4C in oral cancer cells promotes stromal RANKL expression via a RelA-dependent inflammatory axis in stromal fibroblasts

Abstract Purpose Jawbone destruction in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is driven by receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) ligand (RANKL)-mediated osteoclastogenesis. Although the cellular sources of RANKL and its regulatory mechanisms within the OSCC microenvironme...

Self-rated oral health among parents with and without a migrant background in Western Norway: associations with sociodemographic factors, dental care utilization, and dietary habits

Abstract Aim(s) A lack of priority for oral health during the migration process often results in poor oral health outcomes. This study examines parental oral health practices that affect the oral health outcomes of migrants in Western Norway and identifies key areas to reduce dis...

E8 Root Vector Spinodal Decomposition Governs Microtubule Lattice Self-Assembly — E8 Intelligence Research

We discover that the 240 E8 root vectors decompose along the 72-shell phase lattice into 120 spinodal pair-vectors whose divergence-free flow fields define the exact critical cooling rate for tubulin dimer self-assembly into microtubule walls. The φ-scaled harmonic spacing betwee...

The influence of ergosterol on termites’ defenses against Metarhizium infections

Abstract Termites respond to spores of pathogenic fungi that have adhered to the cuticle with brief bouts of rapid shaking, an alarm response that promotes allogrooming, which helps prevent fatal infections. The pathogen associated molecular pattern (PAMP) that elicits this proac...

Evaluation of Antioxidant, Anticholinesterase, and Antiproliferative Activities of Sparganium erectum Extracts

In the present study, the antioxidant capacity, cholinesterase-inhibitory activity, and antiproliferative effects of Sparganium erectum extracts were investigated. Antioxidant analyses showed that the ethanol extract had a total antioxidant status (TAS) of 2.925±0.023 mmol/L, a t...

Harnessing business value from artificial intelligence through dynamic capabilities and sociotechnical microfoundations

Purpose Artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to automate repetitive business processes, enhance employee capabilities and augment managerial decision-making across industries. However, many organisations struggle to translate AI initiatives into sustained strategic value. Thi...

Local Generation of Plasmaspheric Plume Hiss

Abstract The statistical analysis of hiss waves observed in the plasmaspheric plume (Wu et al., 2026, https://doi.org/10.1029/2026gl121667 ) is significant for identifying nonlinear wave growth processes in the equatorial region. Because nonlinear growth rates greatly exceed line...

Deployable Self-Referenced Features for Cross-Cell Battery State-of-Health Estimation: Randomized Pairing Controls and Benchmarking

Battery health estimation depends on feature references as well as learners. Changing one column’s normalization moves root-mean-square error (RMSE) by up to 108%. We construct a self-referenced lift (SRL) from each cell’s earliest retained record. Under the offline author protoc...

Electropolymerization Turns an Inactive Molecular Complex into a Water Oxidation Catalyst

Abstract Understanding how structure gives rise to function lies at the heart of catalysis. Yet one of the most fundamental open questions is whether catalytic activity can emerge purely from connectivity, without altering the composition or coordination of the molecular building...

Digital Transformation and Operational Efficiency in Petroleum Enterprises: Mechanisms and Panel Evidence from Chinese A-Share-Listed Firms, 2008–2024

Amid the rapid development of the digital economy and China’s carbon-peaking and carbon-neutrality goals, digital transformation has emerged as a critical pathway for petroleum enterprises to improve quality and efficiency. However, the mechanisms linking digital transformation t...

CONCEPTUAL DIRECTIONS FOR IMPROVING EFFICIENCY IN RETAIL SERVICE ENTERPRISES

The article examines conceptual approaches to improving the efficiency of retail service enterprises. Resource-based, financial, customer-oriented, process-based, and digital (omnichannel) approaches to efficiency are systematized. The study substantiates key assessment methods,...

Efficacy and Safety of Modified Double-snare-assisted Endoscopic Mucosal Resection for Small Rectal Neuroendocrine Tumours: A Preliminary Study

Abstract Background Modified double-snare-assisted endoscopic mucosal resection (mDS-EMR) through single-channel endoscopy has been reported as a promising technique for treating rectal neuroendocrine tumours (NETs). We evaluated the efficacy and safety of mDS-EMR for small recta...

Revealing the rfb gene as a critical virulence determinant enabling vaccine development for hypervirulent Aeromonas dhakensis

Abstract Aeromonas dhakensis is an emerging pathogen causing bacteremia in a wide range of aquatic animals and humans, but its pathogenesis remains unclear. The hypervirulent A. dhakensis strain C4-1 was recovered from a fatal septicemia outbreak among farmed Siamese crocodiles i...

Short Communication on Objects Found on Road

We have found some Objects on Road in Montreal City. Some Remarks are made.

Direct physical contacts with epithelial cells regulate leukocyte actin dynamics to facilitate intraepithelial motility in vivo

Efficient immune cell migration requires physical interactions with surrounding tissues. While tissue matrix mechanics influence leukocyte motility, it is unknown how leukocytes exert pushing and pulling forces to traverse cell-dense epithelial tissues in vivo. Here, we leverage...