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AI-enhanced ultrasound video analysis for BI-RADS 4–5 breast lesions: a multicenter study of diagnostic performance

Abstract Purpose This study aims to develop a computer-aided diagnosis model for aiding ultrasonographers in classification of benign or malignant breast lesions in BI-RADS categories 4–5 using ultrasound videos. Materials and methods This prospective multicenter study enrolled 5...

NAVIGATING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND RELIGIOUS AUTHORITY IN NIGERIA: RECONFIGURING RELIGIOUS KNOWLEDGE, LEADERSHIP AND TRUST IN THE DIGITAL AGE

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming part of religious education, communication, research and everyday faith practices. Believers can now use generative AI to explain sacred texts, compare interpretations, prepare devotional materials and seek answers to religiou...

Inclusion of Robotics Versus Conventional Therapy

Date presented: April 24, 2026 Primary Author and Speaker: Kristin Palmiscno, kristin.palmiscno@commonspirit.org

Supporting Change: An Exploration Into the Impact of Circles of Support and Accountability on STABLE-2007 Risk Factors

Circles of Support and Accountability (COSA) enhance community safety by supporting individuals convicted of sexual offenses as they transition back into society. We conducted exploratory interviews with COSA participants ( N = 19), using the STABLE-2007 to assess their views of...

The impact of ventilation mode on systemic inflammation and organ dysfunction in a porcine model of abdominal sepsis-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome

Abstract Introduction Sepsis commonly causes acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and immune hyperactivation may be a causal link. Ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI) is common in ARDS, and VILI may potentiate organ dysfunction in severe sepsis. We used a porcine model o...

Engineering Hierarchical Porous Laser-Induced Graphene Enabled by Microsphere Soft-Templating for Dual-Mode Capacitive Pressure Sensing

Abstract Laser-induced graphene (LIG) has emerged as a promising platform for pressure sensing due to its good performance and facile laser-patterning capability. However, its performance is often constrained by limited porous microstructure tunability and low capacitive sensitiv...

Screening Performance of Hindi Versions of SAAS, WDEQ-10, and STAI-6 for Fear of Childbirth at Term Pregnancy: A Pilot Study

Background: Antenatal anxiety and fear of childbirth (FOC) are common yet under-recognized, especially in the developing world, despite knowing that it affects delivery outcomes as well as birth experience. A study was done to assess the screening performance of Hindi versions of...

From Orbital Illusions to Subsea and Terrestrial Baselines: LEO Satellite Radio-Frequency Exposure and the Physical-Layer Security of Localized Agro-Ecological Networks

Abstract:Contemporary infrastructure theory exhibits an acute over-reliance on the perceived weightlessness of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) mega-constellations and abstract cloud architectures. This strategic monograph deconstructs the dual-use weaponization of commercial satellite netw...

From cyberspeak to algorithmic newspeak: soft derogation and the ethics of AI-generated language

Purpose This paper examines the ethical and epistemological implications of language generated by large language models (LLMs) through the lenses of speech act theory, conversational implicature and second-order cybernetics. LLMs are often presented as neutral tools, yet their ou...

REWARD ADMINISTRATION AND EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY IN THE NIGERIAN PUBLIC SERVICE: EVIDENCE FROM THE AKWA IBOM STATE CIVIL SERVICE

This study examined the relationship between reward administration and employee job performance in the Akwa Ibom State Civil Service. The study was motivated by concerns over declining employee motivation, inadequate reward practices, delayed promotions, limited recognition, and...

Timing and duration of diabetes and incident dementia in older adults: a prospective cohort study

Abstract Background Diabetes is associated with dementia, but how this association varies with attained age and cumulative exposure remains unclear. We integrated time-updated exposure histories with repeated age-specific landmark cohorts, enabling complementary evaluation of ove...

Sepsis in the major burn patient

Abstract Background Sepsis in the context of major burn injury presents a significant challenge to clinicians. It affects a substantial proportion of patients with major burn injury and is the leading cause of death in those that survive to hospital. Due to the complex and profou...

Diurnal Polar V-Bench of Yuri A. Chesnokov and Spin-Graviton Polarization: Metrological Testbed with Viscous Integration (Postulate #4, Patent #6)

Diurnal Polar V-Bench of Yuri A. Chesnokov and Spin-Graviton Polarization: Metrological Testbed with Viscous Integration (Postulate #4, Patent #6) Author: Yuri A. Chesnokov (President of NAP Russia, Physics & Tech. Dept. DSU 1984) Core Concept Publication of the SGDM Series: DOI:...

RFLDefense: robust federated learning defense against targeted attacks

Abstract Federated learning (FL) is a distributed machine learning framework that protects data privacy by allowing multiple participants to jointly train models without sharing local data. However, the distributed nature of FL systems makes them susceptible to backdoor attacks,...

Exploring The Implications of Stress on Health and Well-Being For Occupational Therapy Students in Graduate School

Date presented: April 23, 2026 Primary Author and Speaker: Amanda Mohler, amohler@astate.edu

Hydrogenation of CO2 to Propane and n -Butane by Engineering Metal Oxide Interfacial Structure and Manipulating Zeolite Pore Structure and Acidity

Abstract Selective hydrogenation of CO2 to propane and n-butane is of great interest, as these two compounds are not only primary components of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) but also crucial raw materials for preparing propene and a degradable plastic precursor of succinic acid....

Double Reduction of Ph 3 B to a Dianionic Borane With a Powerful Sr I Intermediate

ABSTRACT Reduction of [(BDI)SrI] 2 with KC 8 generated in situ a (BDI)Sr I species which enabled the reduction of Ph 3 B to the Ph 3 B 2− dianion (BDI = HC[(Me)C═N‐DIPeP] 2 , DIPeP = 2,6‐(Et 2 CH) 2 ‐phenyl). The product (BDI)Sr(BPh 3 )Sr(BDI) features a Ph 3 B 2− dianion that is...

Evaluation transit-oriented development potential using GIS-MCDA: “a spatial framework for Greater Cairo”

Abstract Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) is a sustainable planning approach that integrates land use and transportation to promote compact, accessible, and efficient urban growth. However, in rapidly urbanizing metropolitan contexts, TOD assessment is often centered on planned...

Predicting Lentil Seed Yield from Agronomic Traits Using a Foundation-Augmented Machine Learning Ensemble

Accurate agricultural yield prediction is crucial for crop management and data-driven decision-making. This study proposes a machine learning framework for predicting total lentil seed yield using 264 observations collected during a single growing season at one location in Sivas,...

Ejiao (Asini Corii Colla) promotes thin endometrium repair via upregulation of the SDF-1/CXCR4 signalling axis in a mouse model

Background Thin endometrium (TE) severely impairs embryo implantation and pregnancy outcomes in reproductive medicine, while first-line oestrogen-based therapy has marked limitations including receptor insensitivity and systemic side effects. Ejiao (Asini Corii Colla), a classic...