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Oxygen-UnaffectedTemperature Sensing in Air-SaturatedAqueous Dispersion with Oxygen-Sensitive Luminescent Metal ComplexesEncapsulated in l -Arginine-Type Silica Networks

Abstract Bioimaging, sensing, and photonic applications of oxygen-sensitive luminophores such as near-infrared (NIR) emissive spin-flip complexes of earth-abundant chromium (CrIII) and triplet metal-to-ligand charge transfer complexes like ruthenium (RuII), osmium (OsII) or iridi...

Effects of Three Assertion Training Sessions on Schoolchildren’s Assertiveness and Mental Health

As a crucial period for self and identity development, early adolescence may give rise to emotional issues due to inadequate methods of self-expression. Therefore, the development of self-expression during early adolescence may play a significant role in interpersonal relationshi...

Female-Associated Leadership Practices and Firm Performance in Ecuadorian SMEs: The Mediating Role of Governance and Strategic Orientation

This study examines how Female-Associated Leadership Practices (FALPs) are associated with firm performance in Ecuadorian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through organizational governance and strategic orientation. Drawing on Upper Echelons Theory, social role theory, e...

Laparoscopic Psoas–Round Ligament Fixation (Rotundum Hitch): A Mesh-Free Native Tissue Technique for Uterine Prolapse

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is commonly treated with sacrocolpopexy or native tissue repairs, but mesh-related complications and recurrence remain concerns. We describe a novel mesh-free uterine-preserving technique, Laparoscopic Psoas–Round Ligament Fixation (Rotundum Hitch, RH)...

Microbial and Enzymatic Transformation of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS): From Defluorination and Biological Partitioning to a Separation-First Biological Treatment Framework

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent environmental pollutants. Conventional destructive technologies, such as advanced oxidation and electrochemical processes, can achieve partial or complete defluorination. However, their high energy demand, chemical inputs,...

Comparative performance of CMV IgM and IgG avidity assays for diagnosing a recent primary infection in the first trimester of pregnancy

First-trimester (T1) cytomegalovirus (CMV) screening relies on IgG, IgM, and IgG avidity testing, but assay performance may vary according to the infection timing. To evaluate the ability of two IgM and three IgG avidity assays to detect maternal primary CMV infection (MPI) occur...

Nonlinear Mixed Bi-Skew Jordan and Bi-Skew Lie Triple Higher Derivations on *-Algebras

Let A be a complex unital *-algebra containing a nontrivial projection and satisfying a Peirce-faithfulness condition. Let D={Dn}n∈N be a family of mappings from A into itself, not assumed to be additive, with D0=idA. Suppose that Dn([A•B,C]*)=∑p+q+r=n[Dp(A)•Dq(B),Dr(C)]* for all...

Photocatalytic nanomaterials: present and future

Abstract Photocatalysis is a sustainable and light-driven technology increasingly recognized for its potential to address pressing environmental and energy challenges. Incorporating nanomaterials has notably enhanced photocatalytic performance by offering high surface area, tunab...

Association between Hypothyroidism and Hyponatremia: An Evidence-Based Literature Review

Hypothyroidism has traditionally been considered a cause of euvolemic hyponatremia. However, because patients with hypothyroidism often have coexisting conditions that may independently contribute to hyponatremia, it can be difficult to determine whether hypothyroidism is the tru...

Prolonged treatment-free remission after venetoclax in combination with a hypomethylating agent in acute myeloid leukemia with inv(16)

Core binding factor acute myeloid leukemia (CBF-AML)—defined by t(8;21) or inv(16) chromosomal rearrangements—is classified as favorable-risk disease per the European LeukemiaNet 2022 risk model and is typically treated with intensive chemotherapy. Patients unsuitable for intensi...

Drama-induced tourism: From the GELBOYS series to travel inspiration

This study investigates the influence of the Thai Boys’ Love series on travel inspiration. A quantitative approach was employed, using survey data collected from viewers of the series, and the data were analysed using Structural Equation Modelling. Findings indicate that media ex...

Laparoscopic approach for emergency colon resection: a retrospective propensity score-matched study

Abstract Background Despite its routine use in elective procedures, the role of laparoscopy in emergency colorectal surgery remains debated due to limited evidence. This study compared laparoscopic and open surgery regarding complications, mortality, and hospital stay following e...

Molecular dynamics study on anisotropic water cluster formation in polyethylene: A fundamental perspective on water tree initiation

The microscopic mechanisms of water tree inception in polymeric insulating materials remain a critical challenge for high-voltage engineering. In this study, molecular dynamics simulations were employed to investigate the structural and kinetic responses of water nanoclusters in...

Comparing Analytic Hierarchy Process and Frequency Ratio Models for Delineating Groundwater Potential Zones in Northern Mozambique

This study investigated the effectiveness and accuracy of the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and frequency ratio (FR) models, which integrated remote sensing (RS) and geographic information systems (GIS), for delineating and validating groundwater potential zones (GWPZs) in Nor...

Microbiota and infection-driven mechanisms in upper gastrointestinal malignancies

The human microbiota — comprising bacteria, fungi, archaea, and viruses — forms a complex ecosystem that maintains host homeostasis through multifaceted host-microbe interactions. Increasing evidence suggests associations between microbial dysbiosis and upper gastrointestinal mal...

A novel prognostic score based on carbohydrate antigen 125, alpha-fetoprotein and carcinoembryonic antigen for Predicting postoperative prognosis in endometrial cancer: Results from a retrospective cohort study

Endometrial cancer (EC) is a common gynecological malignancy with increasing incidence. While several serum biomarkers have been studied for EC, their combined prognostic value remains unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the prognostic significance of preoperative serum CA125,...

I Will Listen to Your Emotions, But I Will Hide My Own: People’s Different Strategies to Regulate Their Own Versus Others’ Emotions

Abstract: We can regulate our own and other people's emotions, but it is not clear whether we use the same strategies to regulate others’ emotions as we do to regulate our own. In three preregistered studies, we compared participants’ preferences for eight different emotion regul...

Embedded Fishbone Foreign Bodies in the Tongue: Clinical Characteristics and Treatment Strategies: A Retrospective Study

BACKGROUND: Lingual fishbone foreign bodies completely embedded in the deep lingual musculature present significant surgical challenges due to imprecise preoperative localization and the risk of iatrogenic injury to neurovascular structures. However, the current literature on thi...

Stephen Miran, the intensifying internal war economy of Trump 2.0, and the new architecture of coercion

This paper examines policy papers by the Trump administration organic intellectual Stephen Miran, whose work reframes trade, fiscal and monetary policy as national-security levers, promotes expanded Executive authority, and advocates a programme of militarized reindustrialization...

Validation of [89Zr]Zr-oxine labelling and PET/CT imaging for tracking mesenchymal stem cells in mice and patients with perianal fistula

Allogeneic umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells (TH-SC01) hold promise for treating perianal fistulas (pf) in Crohn’s disease (pfCD); however, like other live-cell products, their in vivo behaviour remains unclear. Zirconium-89 ([ 89 Zr]Zr)-oxine positron emission tomogr...