Harmonizing population health data into OMOP common data model: a demonstration using COVID-19 sero-surveillance data from Nairobi Urban Health and Demographic Surveillance System by Michael Ochola, Sylvia Kiwuwa-Muyingo, Tathagata Bhattacharjee, David Amadi, Maureen Ng’etich, Damazo Kadengye, Henry Owoko, Boniface Igumba, Jay Greenfield, Jim Todd, Agnes Kiragga, Agnes Kiragga

“…The steps included data profiling (scanning), mapping the vocabularies using the offline USAGI and online ATHENA, and designing the extract, transform, and load (ETL) process using RabbitInAHat. …”
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Pavement Disease Visual Detection by Structure Perception and Feature Attention Network by Bin Lv, Shuo Zhang, Haixia Gong, Hongbo Zhang, Bin Dong, Jianzhu Wang, Cong Du, Jianqing Wu

“…However, existing visual methods often struggle to adapt to structural transformations and capture critical features of pavement diseases in complex environments, while their computational demands can be resource-intensive. …”
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Towards targeted cancer therapy: Synthesis, characterization, and biological activity of a new Cu(II)-ibuprofen-2,2′-dipyridylamine metal complex by Luís P.G. Monteiro, A. Gomes, C. Silva, Ricardo F. Mendes, Filipe A. Almeida Paz, Dmitry Chernyshov, J. Rocha, F. Martel, T.M. Santos, B.J.M. Leite Ferreira

“…The coordination compound was characterised by elemental analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetry, and ultraviolet–visible spectrophotometry. …”
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Revolutionizing diagnosis of pulmonary Mycobacterium tuberculosis based on CT: a systematic review of imaging analysis through deep learning by Fei Zhang, Hui Han, Minglin Li, Tian Tian, Guilei Zhang, Zhenrong Yang, Feng Guo, Maomao Li, Yuting Wang, Jiahe Wang, Ying Liu

“…DL holds great promise for transforming PTB diagnosis and improving patient outcomes.…”
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Synthesis and Characterization of Lyophilized Chitosan-Based Hydrogels Cross-Linked with Benzaldehyde for Controlled Drug Release by Fouad Damiri, Yahya Bachra, Chaimaa Bounacir, Asmae Laaraibi, Mohammed Berrada

“…Subsequently, the physicochemical properties of N-benzyl chitosan and lyophilized chitosan salt were evaluated by Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectra, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). …”
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Sugarcane waste products as source of phytotoxic compounds for agriculture by Dandara A. Luz, Anne C. C. Gomes, Naomi K. Simas, Otavio A. Heringer, Wanderson Romão, Betina P. O. Lovatti, Rodrigo Scherer, Paulo R. Filgueiras, Ricardo M. Kuster

“…They were chemically identified by negative-ion mode electrospray ionization Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry (ESI(-)FT-ICR MS), gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), and liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC-MS). …”
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Investigation on the Hydrothermal Condition in Synthesis of Active Matrix from Metakaolin: Physicochemical Properties and Intrinsic Cracking Activities by Farhansyah Yusuf Putra Hudaya, Rezky Oktaviandy Anggaswara, Melia Laniwati Gunawan, Grandprix Thomryes Marth Kadja, I. G. B. N. Makertihartha

“…Subsequently, the active matrix was subjected to a series of analyses, including X-ray fluorescence, X-ray diffraction, N2 physisorption, NH3-temperature programmed desorption, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy and thermogravimetry, with the objective of determining its composition, crystal characteristics, surface characteristics, acidity, functional groups, material structure, and thermal characteristics. …”
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Suppressing GDF15 enhances the chemotherapeutic effect of 5 FU on MSI-H CRC by regulating the ferroptosis pathway SLC7A11/GSH/GPX4 by Zhi min Huang Fu, Ming Xiao, Hailun Xie, Shuxian Zhang, Tang Yi, Qingshu Li, Ming Li, Yalan Wang

“…Abstract Growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF15) is a member of the transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β) superfamily and is related to metabolism, injury, and aging. …”
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Enhancing surface integrity of medical Ti–6Al–4V alloy via magnetic field-assisted mass polishing by Rui Gao, Dawei Luo, Yee Man Loh, Chi Fai Cheung, Chen Jiang, Chunjin Wang

“…Post-polishing, the mechanical properties and surface Post-polishing after MAMP, the TC4 samples do not exhibit any significant changes in elemental weight% or phase transformation when compared to the initial samples. Having a smaller surface roughness is advantageous for achieving a higher flexural strength and hardness and improving surface wettability showed slight improvement, with no significant chemical reactions or phase changes observed. …”
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Looking at Infrared Background Radiation Anisotropies with Spitzer: Large-scale Anisotropies and Their Implications by A. Kashlinsky, Richard G. Arendt, M. L. N. Ashby, J. Kruk, N. Odegard

“…These maps are clipped and removed of known sources and then Fourier transformed to probe the CIB anisotropies to new larger scales. …”
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Assessment and enhancement of transfer capability for large-scale renewable generation base transmitted by voltage source converter based high voltage direct current system by Shiyuan Chen, Shunjiang Lin, Yuerong Yang, Kaiyun Jiang, Mingbo Liu

“…To solve the bi-level optimal power flow model, the Kriging surrogate model is used to obtain the relationship between the transfer capability and the types and sizes of the reactive power compensation devices at the anticipated installation buses, and the inner-layer transfer capability assessment model is replaced with equality constraints, thereby transforming the original bi-level optimal power flow model into a single-layer mixed-integer nonlinear programming model for direct resolution. …”
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Physical, Physicochemical, Mechanical, and Sensory Properties of Bioplastics from Phosphate Acetylated Arenga Starches by Abdul Rahim, Safitri Dombus, Syahraeni Kadir, Muhardi Hasanuddin, Syamsuddin Laude, Jusman Aditya, Steivie Karouw

“…The thickness, water holding capacity (WHC), oil holding capacity (OHC), water vapor transmission rate (WVTR), water content, biodegradation, Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, tensile strength, elongation at break, Young’s modulus, and sensory properties of the NAS and PAAS bioplastics were investigated. …”
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Eight-element flexible MIMO antenna based on characteristics mode theory with enhanced channel capacity for sub 6 GHz 5G communications by Deepthi Mariam John, Shweta Vincent, Sameena Pathan, Kunjan D Shinde, B S Supreetha, Tanweer Ali

“…The single-element antenna constitutes a co-planar waveguide (CPW) fed transformed circular monopole antenna designed using the theory of characteristic modes (CMA) to cover the specific band. …”
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Event-Based Slip Estimation Framework for Space Rovers Traversing Soft Terrains by Ruqayya Alhammadi, Yahya Zweiri, Ahmad Abubakar, Mubarak Yakubu, Laith Abuassi, Lakmal Seneviratne

“…This framework consists of a denoising filter and a Hough transformer. Experiments conducted on a single-wheel test rig demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed event-based framework in estimating slip ratios that range from 2% to 90% with an estimated accuracy of above 95% in well-lit conditions and above 94% in low-light conditions. …”
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Development of a robust and efficient virus-induced gene silencing system for reverse genetics in recalcitrant Camellia drupifera capsules by Hongjian Shen, Huajie Chen, Weimeng Li, Shan He, Boyong Liao, Wanyu Xiong, Yang Shen, Yongjuan Li, Yanru Gao, Yong Quan Li, Bipei Zhang

“…Abstract Background Virus-induced gene silencing (VIGS) is a rapid and powerful method for gene functional analysis in plants that pose challenges in stable transformation. Numerous VIGS systems based on Agrobacterium infiltration has been widely developed for tender tissues of various plant species, yet none is available for recalcitrant perennial woody plants with firmly lignified capsules, such as tea oil camellia. …”
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Structural study, optical properties, thermal stability, and biological activity of a non-centrosymmetric hybrid compound 3,4-Diaminopyridinium perchlorate (3,4-DAPP) by Soulayma Mtar, Sameh Sellami, Nassira Chniba-Boudjada, Mohamed Boujelbene

“…However, the supramolecular structure was built from perchlorate anions (ClO4)− and diaminopyridinum organic cations (C5H8N3)+ connected with hydrogen bonds to form a three-dimensional network. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and Raman spectra indicate that the vibrational modes correspond to both inorganic and organic entities. …”
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Spatial variation of land use carbon budget and zoning for carbon compensation in the Huai River Eco-economic Belt, China by Hongwen Xu, Xiaorui Tao, Yan Lu, Yuexiang Wang, Hui Li, Zhengwei Ye

“…Abstract Carrying out carbon budget assessment and carbon compensation zoning research from inter-regional perspective can actively boost the formulation of green, low-carbon transformation strategies, guiding the flow of compensation credits, promoting regional equity and sustainable development, and realizing China’s “dual-carbon” goal. …”
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Preparation, Characterization, and Application of Metakaolin-Based Geopolymer for Removal of Methylene Blue from Aqueous Solution by Marouane El Alouani, Saliha Alehyen, Mohammed El Achouri, M’hamed Taibi

“…The solid materials were systematically analyzed by X-ray fluorescence (XRF), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectrometery (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX), and the point of zero charge. …”
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Effect of treated palm fibers on the mechanical properties of compressed earth bricks stabilized by alkali‐activated binder‐based natural pozzolan by Rolande Aurelie Tchouateu Kamwa, Joseph Bikoun Mousi, Sylvain Tome, Juvenal Giogetti Deutou Nemaleu, Martine Gérard, Marie‐Annie Etoh, Jacques Etame

“…Furthermore, the X‐ray diffraction analysis indicated that certain mineralogical phases of the raw materials dissolve during alkaline activation. The Fourier transform infrared spectra revealed the effectiveness of the fibers in sorption water molecules. …”
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Unraveling nitrogen metabolism, cold and stress adaptation in polar Bosea sp. PAMC26642 through comparative genome analysis by Anamika Khanal, Anamika Khanal, So-Ra Han, So-Ra Han, So-Ra Han, Jun Hyuck Lee, Tae-Jin Oh, Tae-Jin Oh, Tae-Jin Oh, Tae-Jin Oh

“…These bacteria can be used in the future for environmental, biotechnological, and agricultural purposes, particularly in processes involving sulfur and nitrogen transformation.…”
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