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Integrated Metabolomic and Transcriptomic Analyses of Longissimus Thoracis Muscle Provide Insights into Metabolic Differences Between Yanbian and Yanhuang Cattle

Meat quality is an important economic trait in beef cattle and is influenced by breed-related metabolic characteristics. Yanbian cattle (YB) are valued for desirable meat quality, whereas Yanhuang cattle (YH), developed using Limousin cattle as the paternal line and Yanbian cattl...

Longitudinal MRI-based Delta-Habitat model for predicting pathological complete response to neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma

To develop and validate a machine learning model integrating habitat imaging features before and after neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy (NACI) to predict pathological complete response (pCR) to NACI in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). A multicenter retrospective study...

Temporal Fusion Transformer for Fracture Evolution Prediction in Hot Dry Rock Hydraulic Fracturing

Hot dry rock (HDR) represents a highly promising sustainable clean energy resource for the future, with the fracture network induced by hydraulic fracturing serving as the cornerstone for thermal energy extraction efficiency. However, conventional numerical simulation tools are c...

Numerical analysis of vibrations of a moving blade in a narrow lubricated gap under parametric and follower load excitations

Abstract A planar fluid–structure-interaction problem inspired by metal bandsawing is considered. The model consists of a blade that is moving through a narrow fully lubricated gap and subjected to axial parametric excitations and distributed follower loads. The blade is modelled...

Prognostic value of shock index, modified shock index, and age shock index in emergency department patients with hemoptysis

Hemoptysis is a challenging respiratory emergency ranging from mild symptoms to life-threatening conditions. Early identification of patients at risk for hemodynamic collapse and massive bleeding is crucial for guiding admission to respiratory wards or intensive care units. This...

From a Viral Application to a Clinical Imperative—Dying Alone

This Viewpoint examines the interaction between technology and solitary death.

Power-Based Multicomponent Training, Pelvic Floor Muscle Activation Instructions, and Psychoeducation for Urinary Incontinence, Balance and Fear of Falling in Older Women (FIRE-WOMEN): Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

Background/Objectives: Urinary incontinence (UI) and impaired balance are common geriatric syndromes that negatively affect health and quality of life in older women. However, the combined effects of power-based multicomponent training (PMT), pelvic floor muscle (PFM) activation...

Magnetic Nanoparticle-Assisted Immobilized Co-Culture of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Kluyveromyces marxianus: Effects on Ethanol Production, Sugar Consumption, Biomass Reuse, and Volatile Metabolite Profiles

Yeast-assisted mixed-culture fermentations have gained attention for their ability to enhance fermentation efficiency and modulate metabolite production. There is little knowledge on the impact of magnetic nanoparticle-assisted immobilization on yeast–yeast interactions during al...

AI and the Decentering of Disciplinary Creativity

Abstract This paper examines the role of artificial intelligence in scientific problem-solving, with a focus on its implications for disciplinary creativity. Drawing on recent work in the philosophy of creativity, I distinguish between creative approaches and creative products, a...

Polymeric Sorbents as Energy‐Efficient Alternative to Cryogenic Distillation for Light Hydrocarbon Purification

Light hydrocarbons are essential gaseous compounds for fuel, polymer manufacturing, fertilizer production, and so forth. The efficient recovery and purification of these gases are still challenging despite their significant industrial and domestic relevance. They exist in the gas...

Effects of ComonomerComposition on Adhesion and FoamingBehavior of Polypropylene Particles during Water-Free SupercriticalCO2 Bead Foaming

Abstract Water-free supercritical CO2 bead foaming offers a cleaner route to expanded polypropylene beads, but the absence of water intensifies interparticle adhesion. Four polypropylene resins with different comonomer compositions were investigated to clarify the effects of mole...

Early‐Life Dietary Protein Source Reshapes Gut Microbiota but Fails to Curtail Diet‐Induced Metabolic Syndrome in Young Rats

OBJECTIVE: Dairy consumption plays a protective role in obesity that may be mediated through the gut microbiota. This study examined the role of dairy proteins, casein, whey, and complete dairy (skim milk powder), and a plant-based alternative, soy, on gut microbiota composition,...

Comparison of training background and characteristics between osteopathic and allopathic team physicians in professional sports leagues

CONTEXT: Team physicians (TPs) play a critical role in professional sports, providing medical care for athletes under high-pressure conditions. These positions are highly competitive, influenced by previous affiliations, training pedigree, and institutional connections, with fell...

An epidemiological assessment of hemodialysis, continuous kidney replacement therapy, and peritoneal dialysis in pediatric acute kidney injury patients

INTRODUCTION: Hemodialysis (HD), peritoneal dialysis (PD), and continuous kidney replacement therapy (CKRT) are major modalities of kidney replacement therapy (KRT) in pediatric acute kidney injury (AKI). This study uses TriNetX data to identify clinical characteristics of pediat...

A gut microbiome‐lipid axis in early pregnancy is associated with metabolic dysregulation and diabetes risk

Abstract Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) reflects metabolic dysregulation that becomes clinically apparent during pregnancy and shares key pathophysiological features with broader forms of diabetes. Gut microbiome‐host metabolic interactions may contribute to this process, ye...

Chronic Mild Circadian Disruption Alters Anxiety-Like Behavior and Spatial Navigation in Adult Mice

Sleep and circadian disruption adversely impacts mental health and physiology. Such disruption varies in degree and emerges from numerous causes, ranging from severe disruption arising from rotating shift work or frequent jetlag to more mild circadian stress experienced by people...

Comparison of Materno-Neonatal Outcomes Between Cook Balloon and Prostaglandin Methods in Labor Induction Among Pregnancies Complicated by Fetal Growth Restriction: A Retrospective Cohort Study from France

Background: To evaluate whether the methods of induction of labor (IOL) used for pregnancies complicated with fetal growth restriction (FGR) have different impacts on materno-fetal outcomes. Methods: This was a single-center, retrospective cohort study conducted over a one-year p...

Calculation of backscattering correction factors in AES for compounds: Unraveling matrix effects

Backscattering correction factor (BCF) data are essential for quantitative Auger electron spectroscopy (AES) analysis. This study computes BCFs for nine oxides and three zinc chalcogenides by using a Monte Carlo method that incorporates dielectric function theory for discrete ine...

Going Green online: how higher education institutions use Instagram to communicate sustainability

As institutions of higher education increasingly seek to differentiate themselves through sustainability initiatives, social media platforms such as Instagram offer a powerful channel to reinforce these commitments. This study explores the differences in sustainability-related me...

Space-ConfinedGrowth of 2D Ultrathin Ternary CdZnTeFlakes toward High-Performance Photodetectors

Abstract Two-dimensional (2D) CdZnTe has been highly anticipated in high-performance photodetectors because of its excellent optoelectronic properties and the quantum confinement effect in 2D scale. However, due to the intrinsically nonlayered structure, the current obtained 2D C...