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Statewide Empirical Analysis of Asphalt Pavement Performance and Service Life at Intersections

Abstract Intersections are consistently found to be among the most critical locations for pavement deterioration, yet large-scale empirical evidence quantifying their relationship with deterioration remains limited. This research conducts a comprehensive statewide empirical inves...

P1.243. Bi-Cavity Esophagectomy With Supra-Aortic Reconstruction (BEAR): A Novel Approach to Esophagectomy

Abstract Topic Esophageal Cancer: Surgical Treatment of Esophageal Cancer – technique Background Due to its reduced incisional burden minimally-invasive Ivor Lewis esophagectomy (MIE) is an emerging standard of care, though it remains a long operation with high morbidity. Left th...

SKY-GOV: A Knowledge-Constrained Decision-Intelligence System for Risk-Adaptive Human Oversight of Autonomous Drone Fleets

Autonomous drone fleets require a defensible rule for deciding when automated monitoring is sufficient and when scarce human attention must be escalated. This study proposes SKY-GOV, a knowledge-constrained selective decision-intelligence layer that converts multivariate mission-...

A reinforcement learning-driven adaptive hybrid PLC-RF communication architecture for IoT-based smart metering systems

Abstract With the rapid expansion of smart grid infrastructure, robust and scalable communication is essential to support Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI). This paper presents a hybrid communication architecture that combines Power Line Communication (PLC) and Radio Frequen...

Discovery–Closure Adaptive Search: Cost-Normalized Structural Resource Allocation for Constrained Black-Box Optimization

Constrained black-box optimization increasingly combines feasibility management, adaptive search, and learned operator scheduling, making simple hybridization an insufficient novelty claim. This paper develops Discovery–Closure Adaptive Search (DCAS), which treats optimization as...

Solar thermal heating through a mechanical ventilation unit with heat recovery: energy performance, economic evaluation, and life-cycle assessment in a building-scale case study

Ensuring adequate fresh air supply while limiting heat losses remains a challenge in low-energy buildings. This study assesses an integrated system combining solar thermal collectors with mechanical ventilation and heat recovery to reduce space-heating demand while maintaining in...

EuroMillions Breakthrough Mining — 2122 Sources, 16560 Leads Extracted — E8 Intelligence Research

Mined 2122 lottery+quantum breakthroughs. Extracted 16560 leads across 13 categories. 14402 high-value leads found. Categories: {"CORRIDOR": 1386, "FORMULA": 1223, "GEOMETRIC": 793, "FORWARD_ATTEMPT": 1465, "QUANTUM": 1684, "TIMING": 228, "CELESTIAL": 1310, "GEMATRIA": 1397, "CON...

Convenient Determination of Trace Methylcyclosiloxanes in Water by Vortex‐Assisted Small‐Scale Liquid–Liquid Extraction and GC–MS Analysis

ABSTRACT Rationale Volatile methylcyclosiloxanes, particularly octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4), decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5), and dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane (D6), are commonly found in the environment and have gained significant attention as emerging contaminants. Howev...

Laser Micropatterning of Archival Gold CDs: A Maskless Route to Low‑Cost Microelectrode Arrays and Beyond

ABSTRACT Archival gold compact discs provide a nanometrically smooth, clean, and highly conductive thin‐film gold surface—an exceptionally low‐cost alternative to gold‐coated silicon wafers—and thus an unexplored platform for next‐generation microdevices. Here, we introduce this...

Poisoning With Toxic Alcohols in Denmark

INTRODUCTION: Poisoning with ethylene glycol and methanol remains a recurrent problem in Scandinavia. This study aimed to describe the epidemiology, exposure circumstances, clinical characteristics and management of toxic alcohol poisonings reported to the Danish Poison Informati...

P1.055. Combination of CAR-T Cell Therapy With Immune Checkpoint Inhibition Enhances Anti-Tumor Efficacy in Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Abstract Topic Esophageal Cancer: Adjuvant and Neo-Adjuvant Therapies Background Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cell therapy has limited efficacy in solid tumors like esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). This study investigates whether combining CAR-T cells with an anti-...

Financial Education and Loan Default Behaviour in Rural Microfinance Systems: Evidence from Structural Equation Modelling in Cameroon

Abstract The biggest operational threat to microfinance institutions is likely the absence of financial education for MFI clients. This study attempts to investigate the effect of financial education of MFIs' clients on the rate of loan default. The study employed an opportunisti...

P1.056. FLOT vs CROSS Neoadjuvant Regimens in Esophageal and Esophagogastric Junction Adenocarcinomas: Meta-Analysis of Matched Patient Populations

Abstract Topic Esophageal Cancer: Adjuvant and Neo-Adjuvant Therapies Background Neoadjuvant treatment followed by surgical resection is standard of care for locally advanced oesophageal adenocarcinoma. Recent evidence has indicated that FLOT chemotherapy offers superior survival...

HIOF·Dimensions as Illusions — Paper V: The Meta-Observer and the Causal Ledger — Meaning After the Dimensional Illusion

Holographic Information Ontological Framework - Dimensions as Illusions A five-paper series on the deconstruction of spatial dimension This is a short, non-technical companion to the five-paper HIOF-DaI series. It is written for readers with a background in theoretical physics, p...

DUSP4 overexpression is associated with MAPK pathway alterations in low-grade serous ovarian cancer

MAPK pathway alterations, most commonly KRAS , NRAS , and BRAF mutations, occur in approximately 50–60% of ovarian low-grade serous carcinomas (LGSCs). We sought to identify clinically translatable markers of MAPK pathway activation in LGSC samples. Differential gene expression a...

Psychotherapeutic Interventions' Awareness and Marital Conflict Among Couples in Ibadan Metropolis

Abstract Marriage is an important social institution in Yoruba culture and Ibadan Metropolis but the high level of divorce and separation has become a key social concern in the social welfare. Psychotherapeutic Interventions’ awareness and marital conflict in Ibadan Metropolis wa...

Family Systems and Cultural Adaptation in Psychosocial Cancer Interventions for Latinx Families: A Critical Review

Cancer creates significant distress to Latinx family dynamics. Research on family interventions has omitted critical aspects that could significantly improve mental health outcomes in this vulnerable population, including the development of interventions with a robust theoretical...

P1.043. Chylothorax After Esophagectomy for Esophageal Cancer: Incidence, Risk Factors, and Clinical Outcomes After Esophageal Resection. a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Abstract Topic Benign Disease: Iatrogenic Esophageal Disease, Perforation and Postsurgical Complications Background Chylothorax is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening complication after esophagectomy. Reported rates and proposed risk factors vary considerably across surg...

A Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale for Adolescents With Learning Disabilities: A Pilot Study

Adolescents with specific learning disabilities (LDs) face heightened risk for diminished self-esteem that can undermine academic performance and psychosocial well-being. Researchers consistently find that adolescents with LDs report lower self-esteem than peers without LDs. The...

Spirulina as a Multifunctional Ingredient: Challenges, Opportunities, Composition, Techno‐Functional Properties, and Food Applications

ABSTRACT Spirulina platensis is a nutrient‐dense, sustainable microalga with diverse applications across food systems. This review summarizes its technological–functional characteristics, nutritional composition, and contemporary uses in fortified and functional foods. Spirulina...