Electrically reconfigurable surface acoustic wave phase shifters based on ZnO TFTs on LiNbO3 substrate by Yi Zhang, Zilong Xiong, Lewei He, Yang Jiang, Chenkai Deng, Fangzhou Du, Kangyao Wen, Chuying Tang, Qiaoyu Hu, Mujun Li, Xiaohui Wang, Wenhui Wang, Han Wang, Qing Wang, Hongyu Yu, Zhongrui Wang

“…Reconfigurable surface acoustic wave (SAW) phase shifters have garnered significant attention owing to their potential applications in emerging fields such as secure wireless communication, adaptable signal processing, and intelligent sensing systems. …”
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Tailoring Red-to-Blue Emission in In_1−xGa_xP/ZnSe/ZnS Quantum Dots Using a Novel [In(btsa)₂Cl]₂ Precursor and GaI₃ by Calem Duah, Ji-Seoung Jeong, Ji Yeon Ryu, Bo Keun Park, Young Kuk Lee, Seon Joo Lee

“…Ternary In_1−xGa_xP quantum dots (QDs) have emerged as promising materials for efficient blue emission, owing to their tunable bandgap, high stability, and superior optoelectronic properties. …”
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The technology landscape for detection of DNA methylation in cancer liquid biopsies by Isabelle Neefs, Joe Ibrahim, Marc Peeters, Guy Van Camp, Ken Op de Beeck

“…The first methods were established for DNA methylation detection in genomic DNA, while new methods have focused more on compatibility with the emerging interest of cell-free DNA (cfDNA) from liquid biopsies. …”
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The impact of different exercise modalities on chronic kidney disease: an umbrella review of meta-analyses by Hugo L. Correa, Hugo L. Correa, Thiago S. Rosa, Thiago S. Rosa, Rafael L. Santos, Vitoria M. Mestrinho, Thaís S. Aquino, Weberth O. Santos, Rodrigo P. Neves, Lysleine A. Deus, Andrea L. Reis, Jessica M. Barbosa, Thais B. Araujo, Ruchama Verhoeff, Karim Yatim, Daniel Mendes, Roberto C. Manfro, Roberto C. Manfro, Thiago J. Borges, Leonardo V. Riella

“…All exercise modalities significantly improve functional performance, except isometric training, which impacted just fistula maturation (main effect: 0.84; 95% CI: 0.5–1.2).ConclusionExercise emerges as a potential non-pharmacological therapy for CKD patients. …”
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Differences in hair cortisol to cortisone ratio between depressed and non-depressed adolescent women by Yasmine Zerroug, Marie-France Marin, Elyse Porter-Vignola, Patricia Garel, Catherine M. Herba

“…No significant differences emerged between the depression group and the comparison group on hair cortisol or hair cortisone concentrations. …”
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Stamens enclosed by petals in Berchemia (Rhamnaceae): a unique mechanism for pollen presentation by Fang Ma, Fang Ma, Qian Zhao, Xing Tian, Yao-lei Fu, Wen-zhe Liu

“…Subsequently, as the anthers emerge from the petal tube, residual pollen is directly presented to pollinators (primary pollen presentation).DiscussionIn Berchemia, the petals enclosing the stamens, effectively shield the pollen from extreme environmental conditions. …”
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Body donor reperfusion and re-ventilation in medical training: an Italian study testing SimLife® by Irene Neri, Giulio Vara, Antonietta Fazio, Maria Vittoria Marvi, Foteini-Dionysia Koufi, Elisa Boschetti, Simone Lodi, Giulia Adalgisa Mariani, Marilisa Quaranta, Anna Maria Billi, Alessandra Ruggeri, Carlo Barausse, Cyril Brèque, Annalisa Plava, Veronica Moretti, Lucia Manzoli, Stefano Ratti

“…BackgroundMedical simulations have emerged as a valuable tool in anatomical-medical training, allowing healthcare professionals to gain hands-on experience in a controlled and safe environment. …”
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Single cell and spatial analysis of immune-hot and immune-cold tumours identifies fibroblast subtypes associated with distinct immunological niches and positive immunotherapy respo... by Benjamin H. Jenkins, Ian Tracy, Maria Fernanda S. D. Rodrigues, Melanie J. L. Smith, Begoña R. Martinez, Mark Edmond, Sangeetha Mahadevan, Anjali Rao, Hailing Zong, Kai Liu, Abhishek Aggarwal, Li Li, Lauri Diehl, Emma V. King, Jamie G. Bates, Christopher J. Hanley, Gareth J. Thomas

“…Abstract Cancer-associated Fibroblasts (CAFs) have emerged as critical regulators of anti-tumour immunity, with both beneficial and detrimental properties that remain poorly characterised. …”
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Novel architecture of ternary ZnO/PMA/AgI heterojunctions towards boosted visible-light photocatalytic destruction of antibiotics by Yossor R. Abdulmajeed, Saad H. Ammar, Nada D. Ali, Fatma D. Ali, A. Al-Farraji, Marwa A. Lafta

“…Visible light-based photodegradation using heterojunctions has emerged as a suitable and environmentally friendly approach for removing antibiotic contaminants. …”
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EGFR-targeting RNase A-cetuximab antibody-drug conjugate induces ROS-mediated apoptosis to overcome drug resistance in KRAS mutant cancer cells by Bita Jafary, Mostafa Akbarzadeh-Khiavi, Hamed Farzi-Khajeh, Azam Safary, Khosro Adibkia

“…Abstract Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) are an emerging strategy in cancer therapy, enhancing precision and efficacy by linking targeted antibodies to potent cytotoxic agents. …”
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Gender disparity in living organ donation: a qualitative analysis of experiences and perceptions of female donors in Pakistan by Muhammad Ishaq, Javeria Saleem, Ruhma Binte Shahzad, Mahrukh Iqbal, Abida Tehreem, Raja Sajjad Asghar, Aleena Touqeer, Gul Mehar Javaid Bukkhari

“…The study resulted in the following themes emerging: (1) female donation as a consequence of economic vulnerability; (2) comorbidities impacting donor eligibility; (3) altruism among female donors; (4) social and self-benefit of the donors and (5) social obligation on the female donors. …”
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Cavitation and erosion effects on hydraulic performances of a submersible drainage pump by Md Rakibuzzaman, Sang-Ho Suh, Hyoung-Ho Kim, Md. Didarul Islam, Ling Zhou, Mahmoud A. El-Emam

“…Therefore, the main objective of this research is to develop an energy-saving, high-efficiency submersible pump capable of emergency response. In this paper, the Reynolds-average Navier-Stokes (RANS) equations were applied to the steady calculation of the submersible pump, which was discretized by the finite volume method. …”
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Knights in shining armour and (M)others in life jackets: Women’s experiences of advocating for care alone when suffering recurrent early pregnancy loss during the SARS-CoV-2 pandem... by Flora E. Kent-Nye, Kayleigh S. Sheen, Karen Burgess, Munira Oza, Laura A. Magee, Davor Jurković, Sergio A. Silverio

“…This theory was derived from the way in which three emergent themes inter-related: (1) Dismantling Validation; (2) Preserving an Identity of Motherhood; and (3) Support Waning. …”
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Ultrasound-guided Hydrostatic Reduction of Acute Intussusception in Children at a Tertiary Care Center: An Observational Study by Ajay Kumar Yadav, Neha Yadav, Binit Dev, Sonia Dahal, Rohit Prasad Yadav, Sushil Taparia, Hiramani Pathak

“… Introduction: Intussusception is common cause of acute emergency responsible for bowel obstruction in infants and toddlers with peak age of incidence between 6-9 months. …”
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Thymus ad astra, or spaceflight-induced thymic involution by Wataru Muramatsu, Wataru Muramatsu, Maria Maryanovich, Maria Maryanovich, Maria Maryanovich, Taishin Akiyama, Taishin Akiyama, George S. Karagiannis, George S. Karagiannis, George S. Karagiannis, George S. Karagiannis, George S. Karagiannis, George S. Karagiannis

“…Advances in countermeasures, such as pharmacological interventions targeting thymic regeneration and bioengineering approaches to protect thymic architecture, are emerging as vital strategies to preserve immune resilience during prolonged space exploration. …”
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Infrared thermography based fault diagnosis of diesel engines using convolutional neural network and image enhancement by Wang Rongcai, Yan Hao, Dong Enzhi, Cheng Zhonghua, Li Yuan, Jia Xisheng

“…In recent years, there has been a growing interest in deep learning (DL) for fault diagnosis in various industries. This emerging trend has attracted significant attention from researchers. …”
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Pharmacological and structural insights into nanvuranlat, a selective LAT1 (SLC7A5) inhibitor, and its N-acetyl metabolite with implications for cancer therapy by Chunhuan Jin, Xinyu Zhou, Minhui Xu, Hiroki Okanishi, Ryuichi Ohgaki, Yoshikatsu Kanai

“…Abstract L-type amino acid transporter 1 (LAT1, SLC7A5), overexpressed in various cancers, mediates the uptake of essential amino acids crucial for tumor growth. It has emerged as a promising target for cancer therapy. …”
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The short-term and long-term results of three-stage surgical treatment of ulcerative colitis with formation of ileal J-pouch by P. V. Tsarkov, A. Yu. Kravchenko, I. A. Tulina, Yury Ye. Kitsenko

“…All patients at the first stage underwent operations related to the emergency state, at the second stage - reconstructive surgery with formation of the ileal J-pouch followed by closure of ileostoma. …”
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Analyzing Transit Systems Using General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) by Generating Spatiotemporal Transit Networks by Diyi Liu, Jing Guo, Yangsong Gu, Meredith King, Lee D. Han, Candace Brakewood

“…A further set of before–after analyses shows that although journey time between transit sites significantly dropped on May 2020 during COVID-19 emergencies, the journey time almost totally recovered to the before-COVID-19 level by November 2020. …”
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Genetic factors shaping the plasma lipidome and the relations to cardiometabolic risk in children and adolescentsResearch in context by Yun Huang, Sara Elizabeth Stinson, Malte Thodberg, Louise Aas Holm, Roman Thielemann, Karolina Sulek, Morten Asp Vonsild Lund, Cilius Esmann Fonvig, Min Kim, Kajetan Trost, Helene Bæk Juel, Trine Nielsen, Peter Rossing, Maja Thiele, Aleksander Krag, Cristina Legido-Quigley, Jens-Christian Holm, Torben Hansen

“…Summary: Background: Lipid species are emerging as biomarkers for cardiometabolic risk in both adults and children. …”
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