The prognostic role of cardiac and inflammatory biomarkers in extubation failure in patients with COVID-19 acute respiratory distress syndrome by Carline N. L. Groenland, Adinde H. Siemers, Eric A. Dubois, Diederik Gommers, Leo Heunks, Evert-Jan Wils, Vivan J. M. Baggen, Henrik Endeman

“…Biomarkers were log2 transformed. Results Of the 297 patients included, 21.5% experienced extubation failure. …”
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Ten Years of the Global Reform of Financial Regulation: What is ahead? by L. S. Khudyakova

“…Rapid growth of transactions by the latter, according to the author’s opinion, is a threat to the global financial stability especially taking into account such factors as its close interconnectedness with traditional financial institutions (banks), exposure to the bank-like risks, the wide implementation of financial innovations for making new unregulated products.Investigating new challenges beyond the perimeter of the post-crisis reform the author came to the conclusion that implementation of financial technologies as well as the necessity to take into account ecological and social factors require serious transformation of the global financial system as well as it’s regulation. …”
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A systematic review of serious games as tools for STEM education by Talia Tene, Diego Fabián Vique López, Paulina Elizabeth Valverde Aguirre, Nilo Israel Cabezas Oviedo, Cristian Vacacela Gomez, Stefano Bellucci

“…However, significant limitations were identified, including technological barriers, variability in study quality, and the need for sustained educator support, which may impact generalizability and implementation.ConclusionThis review highlights the transformative potential of serious games as tools for STEM education but emphasizes the importance of addressing key challenges to realize their full benefits. …”
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Zenith Tropospheric Delay Forecasting in the European Region Using the Informer–Long Short-Term Memory Networks Hybrid Prediction Model by Zhengdao Yuan, Xu Lin, Yashi Xu, Jie Zhao, Nage Du, Xiaolong Cai, Mengkui Li

“…Our numerical results demonstrate that the proposed model outperforms several comparative models, including the LSTM–Informer based on a serial ensemble learning model, as well as the Informer, Transformer, LSTM, and GPT3 empirical ZTD models. The performance metrics indicate a root mean square error (RMSE) of 1.91 cm, a mean absolute error (MAE) of 1.45 cm, a mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) of 0.60, and a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.916. …”
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Palmitoleic acid sensitizes vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus to vancomycin by outpacing the expression of resistance genes by Zajeba Tabashsum, Michelle Angeles-Solano, Ashelyn E. Sidders, Joshua B. Parsons, Sarah E. Rowe

“…This study represents an important step in the ongoing effort to mitigate antibiotic resistance.IMPORTANCEThe development of antibiotics has transformed medicine, reducing the incidence and severity of bacterial infections and allowing for advancements in healthcare, including invasive surgeries and organ transplants. …”
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Development of ptxD/Phi as a new dominant selection system for genetic manipulation in Cryptococcus neoformans by Muthita Khongthongdam, Tanaporn Phetruen, Sittinan Chanarat

“…The ptxD/Phi system effectively selected transformed cells on Phi-containing media. Growth assays showed that ptxD integration did not adversely affect cell growth or key virulence factors, including pleomorphism, capsule size, and melanin production. …”
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Use of large language models as artificial intelligence tools in academic research and publishing among global clinical researchers by Tanisha Mishra, Edward Sutanto, Rini Rossanti, Nayana Pant, Anum Ashraf, Akshay Raut, Germaine Uwabareze, Ajayi Oluwatomiwa, Bushra Zeeshan

“…Models such as Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT) are used by researchers in literature review, abstract screening, and manuscript drafting. …”
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Effect of Drying and Microwave-Assisted Extraction Parameters on Lippia adoensis Variety Koseret Essential Oil Yield by Bethlehem Worku, Nurelegne Shibeshi, Jong-Bang Eun, Youngmo Yoon

“…The optimal conditions were: 30 min irradiation time, 550 W microwave power and a particle size of 0.5–0.7 mm, resulting in essential oil yields of (0.49±0.01) % from the oven-dried leaves and (0.40±0.01) % from the room-dried leaves, which accounted for (85.1±0.8) and (87.2±0.7) % of the oils, respectively, with linalool being the predominant component. Fourier-transform infrared spectra showed the presence of hydroxyl functional groups, confirming the chemical composition results. …”
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Kombinasi Feature Selection Fisher Score dan Principal Component Analysis (PCA) untuk Klasifikasi Cervix Dysplasia by Krisan Aprian Widagdo, Kusworo Adi, Rahmat Gernowo

“…First, FScore selects relevant features based on rangking score. And then PCA transforms candidate features into a new uncorrelated dataset. …”
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Geological history plants dominated the net accumulation of coal by Yanqiang SHI, Yakun SHI

“…Dynamic peat bogs are superimposed in situ in multiple layers, forming thick coal layers in favorable sections; In the net environment constructed by vegetation, some plants and peat migrate to the sea / Lake in different places and accumulate ultra thick coal seams in the marsh lake. Coordinated transformation of in-situ coal accumulation and remote coal accumulation, sustainable development in a virtuous cycle, and the formation of a dynamic coal accumulation model of cyclic net accumulation. …”
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Light People: Prof. Henry Snaith’s (FRS) perovskite optoelectronics journey by Ruidong Xia, Ying Hu

“…Over the past two decades, perovskite optoelectronics have made remarkable progress, with significant improvements in efficiency, stability, and commercial viability, which has transformed these materials from a scientific curiosity into a leading platform for a wide range of applications, particularly in PVs and light-emitting diodes (LEDs). …”
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Development of a novel instrument to measure Japanese psychiatric nurses’ technological competency as caring in nursing by Yoshiyuki Takashima, Hirokazu Ito, Gil P. Soriano, Yuko Yasuhara, Kyoko Osaka, Savina Schoenhofer, Tetsuya Tanioka

“…Background: To effectively advance person-centered care (PCC) practice, it is important to equip healthcare providers with person-centered values and beliefs while simultaneously transforming their work environment to align with PCC. …”
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Treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration: one year real-life results with intravitreal Brolucizumab by Settimio Rossi, Carlo Gesualdo, Ernesto Marano, Raffaele Perrotta, Maria Consiglia Trotta, Antonio Del Giudice, Francesca Simonelli

“…Intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) agents have transformed nAMD treatment, with Brolucizumab emerging as a promising therapy. …”
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Ideology and Values in Turkey's Foreign Policy by V. A. Avatkov

“…Taking into account the increasing role of regional actors such as Turkey in international politics, studying their tactics and mechanisms of influence on the global political environment is necessary to explain the further transformation of the international system.The study reveals the strengthening role of the ideology and values in world politics in general and in individual states, such as Turkey, in particular. …”
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Assessment of vegetation in Murchison falls national park five years after the completion of oil and gas exploration by Hindrah Akisiimire, William Tinzaara, Keneth Tumwebaze, Charles K.Twesigye

“…The counted data was later transformed and analyzed using t-statistical tests and chi- square tests in SPSS version 20 software. …”
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Zwitterion Effect of Cow Brain Protein towards Efficiency Improvement of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell (DSSC) by Denny Widhiyanuriyawan, Prihanto Trihutomo, Sudjito Soeparman, Lilis Yuliati

“…Tests carried out on DSSC that have been performed were X-Ray Diffractometer (XRD) testing to determine the crystal structure formed, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) testing to determine the functional groups formed on DSSC, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) testing to determine the surface morphological characteristics of the DSSC layer, and testing the efficiency using AM 1.5 G solar simulator (1000 W/m2) to determine the efficiency changes that occur in DSSC. …”
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The high value utilization characteristics of coal gangue powder with emulsified asphalt mastic through rheological and viscoelastic damage theory by Decai Wang, Jiawei Wei, Zongyuan Wu, Lei Hu, Lan Yang, Kai Cheng

“…A series of tests, including frequency scanning, temperature scanning, Multiple Stress Creep Recovery (MSCR), Linear Amplitude Scanning (LAS), and Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) were conducted. …”
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Effect of Ionic Liquid Surfactants on Coal Oxidation and Structure by Weiqing Zhang, Shuguang Jiang, Tong Qin, Jianfeng Sun, Chaowei Dong, Qiang Hu

“…The effects of six ionic liquids with surfactant property (1-hydroxyethyl-3-methyl imidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide ([HOEtMIm][NTf2]), 1-hydroxyethyl-3-methyl imidazolium tetrafluoroborate ([HOEtMIm][BF4]), 1-dodecyl-3- methyl imidazolium bromide ([C12MIm]Br), 1-tetradecyl-3- methyl imidazolium bromide ([C14MIm]Br), trioctyl methyl ammonium chloride ([N8,8,8,1])Cl, and tetraethyl ammonium chloride ([N2,2,2,2]Cl)) on the oxidation characteristics and functional groups of coal were studied by means of critical micelle concentration, surface tension, thermogravimetric analysis, temperature-programmed oxidation, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) measurements. …”
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Manganese metal organic frame work assisted magnetic ionic liquid single crystal by Naima Sharmin, Md. Jahidul Islam

“…This article reports the synthetic procedure and structural elucidation of this MOFIL compound (2) along with its precursors (A and B) and intermediate (1) compound by Fourier Transform Infra-Red (FTIR) spectroscopy, Ultraviolet- Visible (UV- Vis) spectroscopy, and single crystal X-ray crystallography. …”
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Unveiling the digital future: perspectives of Hungarian physicians under 35 years old on eHealth solutions by Zsuzsa Győrffy, Zsuzsa Győrffy, Bence Döbrössy, Julianna Boros, Julianna Boros, Edmond Girasek

“…Additionally, young doctors expect that digital health solutions could reduce burnout.ConclusionOur results underscore the inevitable transformation of the 21st-century physician role: the success of digital health solutions hinges on active patient involvement and management, which requires proper patient education and professional support in navigating the digital space. …”
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