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Long-Term Interfacial Fouling of g-C3N4 in Complex Aquatic Environments: Evolution, Photocatalytic Deactivation, and Activity Recovery

Abstract Long-term fouling of photocatalysts in complex aquatic environments remains poorly understood, despite its importance for wastewater treatment. This study systematically investigated the temporal variation of photocatalytic activity of g-C3N4 after long-term exposure to...

Impact of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy on Pathological Outcomes and Survival in Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer: A Single-Center Retrospective Analysis

Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) is recommended for patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC); however, its impact on survival outcomes remains controversial in real-world clinical settings. This retrospective observational study evaluated the effect of NAC on pathologica...

Trade Tension, Inflation and Output Growth in Asia-Pacific: A Dynamic Multivariate Panel Approach

We analyze the macroeconomic impacts of trade tensions (TTs) related to the U.S. and China. We show that TTs lower output and prices when TTs are fully transmitted into domestic prices. We also find that the import channel is inflationary, while the export channel lowers the outp...

Sequential occurrence of myasthenia gravis and MOG antibody-associated disease following thymoma resection: an immunopathological perspective

Abstract We describe a 57-year-old male patient who developed an autoimmune neurological syndrome sequentially following resection of a type B2 thymoma. One year after surgery, the patient presented with acetylcholine receptor (AChR) antibody-positive myasthenia gravis (MG), whic...

A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on the Effectiveness of Horticultural Therapy in Cancer Survivors

Importance Common cancer treatments can produce side effects that interfere with daily functioning. In contrast, nature-based therapies such as horticultural therapy may support physical function, psychosocial well-being, and lifestyle behaviors, thereby promoting occupational en...

A Paired Ileum–Caecum Study of the Goose Gut Microbiome in Response to Fattening Protocol and Postbiotic Supplementation

The gut microbiota plays a central role in poultry health and production performance, yet its response to intensive fattening protocols and postbiotic supplementation in geese remains poorly characterized. This study used 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing to profile ileal and cae...

‘MVPs Considered Harmful’ Considered Harmful

Seeking to reclaim the minimum viable product’s original purpose of systematic learning while delivering real value for the user.

Empowering Diversity: Exploring Intersectional Theory in Healthcare Education

The erosion of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in health education necessitates a robust pedagogical response that incorporates intersectionality as a foundational framework. This article explores the integration of intersectionality into graduate health admini...

Less is More: Variance-Gated Client Rejection for Faster Convergence in Federated Learning

This paper proposes VGCR-FL, a method that speeds up federated learning by filtering out client updates that deviate strongly from the rest of the cohort. The filter uses a threshold that adapts each round, plus a check on whether the update points in the same direction as the co...

Les adjectifs disloqués en français

Résumé Cet article étudie la dislocation des syntagmes adjectivaux en français, en se fondant sur un corpus littéraire de Frantext . Trois points sont examinés : la non-référentialité des adjectifs, la question de la contrastivité des adjectifs disloqués et leurs propriétés proso...

Brain volumetric signatures of neighborhood disadvantage in focal epilepsy

Abstract Objective Social disadvantage is an important determinant of health in focal epilepsy, but its neurobiological basis remains unclear. We examined whether brain morphometric alterations represent a structural signature of deprivation. Methods We performed a retrospective...

HIV Prevention Practices of Exposed Seronegative Partners Following Partner Notification and Services in New York City From 2015 to 2018

Purpose To understand partners’ practices related to HIV transmission risk following HIV partner services (PS) since pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) was made available. Design Quarterly interviews over one year following PS. Setting New York City (NYC). Participants HIV-negative...

Cross-Scale Discovery of Surface Ligand-Modified Nanoparticles via Combined Transfer-Cascade Machine Learning

Abstract Surface ligand-modified nanoparticles (SMNPs), which immobilize surface ligands on nanoscale scaffolds, represent important nanomaterials for diverse applications. While surface ligands critically dictate the functions of SMNPs, their systematic discovery remains elusive...

HISTORICAL EVOLUTION OF TAX POLICY REFORMS IN THE CONTEXT OF WTO ACCESSION: THE EXPERIENCES OF KYRGYZSTAN, KAZAKHSTAN, AND TAJIKISTAN

This article provides a comprehensive historical and comparative analysis of tax policy reforms implemented in Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan in the context of their accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO). The study examines the evolution of tariff liberalisation...

The Effects of Physical and Mind–Body Exercise on Anxiety Among Patients with Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Controlled Trials

Background and Objectives: Anxiety is highly prevalent among breast cancer patients and significantly impairs quality of life. Although both conventional physical exercise (PE) and mind–body interventions (MBE) are used in supportive care, their relative efficacy remains unclear....

What counts as digital play? Irish early childhood educators’ beliefs and practice tensions

Digital technologies are increasingly embedded in young children’s lives, yet uncertainty remains regarding their role in early childhood education and care (ECEC). This study explores Irish early years educators’ beliefs and perceptions concerning digital play, employing Bronfen...

When No Will Can Be Interpreted or Communicated: Paediatric Euthanasia in a Case of a Never-Competent Minor with Profound Cognitive Disability in a Latin American Context

Abstract Colombia’s Constitutional Court ruling T-057 of 2025 addresses one of the most morally demanding questions in contemporary bioethics: whether surrogate-requested euthanasia can ever be justified for a patient who has never possessed decisional and communicational capacit...

Treatment Persistence and Factors Associated With Discontinuation in Real‐World Biologic Therapy for Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps

ABSTRACT Background Biologic therapies are effective for severe, uncontrolled CRSwNP, yet real‐world data on treatment persistence remain limited. Methods This retrospective single‐center study included 95 adults with CRSwNP who initiated dupilumab (88.4%), mepolizumab, or omaliz...

Mode‐Selective C═C and C─N Vibrational Coupling Modulates Nonradiative Decay in Regioisomeric Organic Phosphorescent Emission

ABSTRACT Structural isomerization has emerged as an effective strategy for improving the performance of organic room‐temperature phosphorescent materials, but reported explanations are mainly attributed to differences in molecular packing, spin‐orbit coupling, excited‐state elect...

Cross-Cultural Learning in Action: Role-Play Negotiations for Cultural Competence Development

Cultural competence is increasingly recognised as a critical skill for management students navigating global business environments. This article presents a classroom-based negotiation exercise designed to enhance students’ intercultural understanding through experiential learning...