NORDIC denoising on VASO data by Lasse Knudsen, Lasse Knudsen, Luca Vizioli, Federico De Martino, Lonike K. Faes, Daniel A. Handwerker, Steen Moeller, Peter A. Bandettini, Peter A. Bandettini, Laurentius Huber

“…However, VASO comes along with another reduction in detection sensitivity. NOise Reduction with DIstribution Corrected (NORDIC) PCA (principal component analysis) is a denoising technique specifically aimed at suppressing thermal noise, which has proven useful for increasing the SNR of high-resolution functional data. …”
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Rapid Detection of Trace Toxicants in Blood Using Thermal Desorption Coupled to Continuous Atmospheric Pressure Interfaced Ion Trap Mass Spectrometry by Hui-wen RUAN, Gui-yun SONG, Zhi-gang FAN, Suo-suo YANG, Jian KANG, Lei HUA, Wei-guo WANG

“…Conventional laboratory-based techniques, such as gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), have the advantages of high sensitivity and high selectivity, but often require complex sample preparation, specialized operators, and prolonged turnaround times, rendering them unsuitable for rapid on-site detection. …”
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The Soviet Military Microbiologists’ Contribution to the Victory in the Great Patriotic War by A. S. Tumanov, I. V. Darmov, M. K. Bakulin, A. A. Leshchenko, D. A. Sharov, S. V. Bagin, I. V. Kosenkov

“…The authors of this article have detected a sequence of events that led to relocation of a military scientific institution during the Great Patriotic War (the Sanitary engineering institution of the Red Army of Workers and Peasants) was relocated from Gorodomlya Island to Kirov. …”
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Whole blood RNA-seq analysis reveals the immunomodulatory effects of a supplemental multi-strain direct-fed microbial in the diet of newly weaned beef steers1 by Adekunle Ajiboye, Samanthia Johnson, Modoluwamu Idowu, Yarahy Leal, Taylor Sidney, Godstime Taiwo, Ibukun M. Ogunade, Christopher Ashwell

“…A total of 41 DEGs were detected; 21 genes, including TLR10, GPR183, LGR4, and FCRL1, were upregulated in steers fed the PRO additive compared to CON, while 20 genes, such as C3, DDIT4, and ADCY8 were downregulated. …”
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THE USE OF CRYOCONSERVATED PLACENTA FOR PREVENTION OF PATHOLOGIC SCAR FORMATION OF THE HEAD AND NECK AT THE INTRA- AND POSTOPERATIVE STAGE IN PLANNED SURGERY by O.A. Toropov, D.S. Avetikov, K.P. Lokes, D.V. Steblovskyi, V.M. Skrypnyk, R.A. Prykhidko

“…With the development of technology, it became possible to detect the phenotypic and functional heterogeneity of cell types. …”
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The Impact of Audit Quality on Organizational Capital and Financing Capacity by Somaye Fathi, Mahdi Bahar Moghadam, Kazem Shamsadini

“…These results collectively advance our understanding of audit quality's dual function as both an organizational capital enhancer and financial constraint moderator. …”
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Retinal vein occlusion risk prediction without fundus examination using a no-code machine learning tool for tabular data: a nationwide cross-sectional study from South Korea by Na Hyeon Yu, Daeun Shin, Ik Hee Ryu, Tae Keun Yoo, Kyungmin Koh

“…An easy-to-use oversampling function was employed to address class imbalance, enhancing the usability of the workflow. …”
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Rational design of sustainable thin-film composite membranes: Computational and experimental investigation of deep eutectic solvents as a green alternative to hexane for enhanced d... by Muhammad Akmal Rana, Farwah Hassan, Rahma Tamime, Palwasha Khan, Aqeel Ahmed Bazmi, Muhammad Yasin, Mazhar Amjad Gilani, Faheem Hassan Akhtar, Muhammad Aslam, Muhammad Bilal K. Niazi, Hamad AlMohamadi, Asim Laeeq Khan

“…Mass and solvent intensity analysis further highlighted the environmental benefits of DES, with reductions of 23 % and 26 % as compared to hexane, highlighting its resource efficiency. Membrane characterization revealed that DES facilitated the formation of highly cross-linked, hydrophilic and selective polyamide layer due to its slower monomer diffusion and enhanced control over polymerization dynamics. …”
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Oligosaccharide production using β-galactosidase from Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Kluyveromyces lactis in sweetened reconstituted nonfat dry milk by Giselle K.P. Guron, Arland T. Hotchkiss, Jr., Brittany H. Bodnar, Andrew Harron, John A. Renye, Jr., Michael J. McAnulty

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Effective disinfecting of negative pressure pipelines of DCUs reduces the risk of cross infection in dental care by Xuerong Lv, Ke Yan, Xiang Han, Feiyang Wang, Yuzhuo Ma, Shougang Zhang, Xiaoqian Wang

“…Objectives Microbial contamination of various accessory parts of the dental chair units (DCUs) is an essential source of cross infection, while the accessories of the crucial suction function are usually overlooked. …”
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Much More Than the Malady: The Promise of a Web-Based Digital Platform Incorporating Self-Report for Research and Clinical Care in Mild Cognitive Impairment by Andrew McGarry, MD, Oliver Roesler, PhD, Jackson Liscombe, PhD, Michael Neumann, PhD, Hardik Kothare, PhD, Abhishek Hosamath, MBM, Lakshmi Arbatti, MS, Anusha Badathala, MD, Stephen Ruhmel, BS, MPH, Bryan J. Hansen, PhD, Madeline Quall, BA, Sandrine Istas, MBio, Arthur Wallace, MD, PhD, David Suendermann-Oeft, PhD, Vikram Ramanarayanan, PhD, Ira Shoulson, MD

“…A complementary approach using digital biomarkers to surpass exam-based limitations for detecting physical change coupled with a direct report from participants on what their sources of suffering are could be a useful advance in reporting beneficial effects of interventions, particularly if changes track together. …”
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Differential involvement of neurotransmitter pathways in AD, bvFTD and MCI: Whole-brain MRI analysis by Ricardo Félix Morais, José Maria Sousa, Cemal Koba, Leon Andres, Tiago Jesus, Inês Baldeiras, Tiago Gil Oliveira, Isabel Santana

“…In MCI, early serotonergic dysregulation involving SERT occurs before detectable atrophy.…”
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Exploration of the interaction between antimicrobial peptides and gamma radiation for biosensor development. by Fabiane Modenese Garbim, Marcela Rabelo De Lima, Giulianna Santos Pereira, João Nilton Conceição Bandeira, Álvaro José Mendes-Boareto, Fernando Manuel Araújo-Moreira, N.F.G. Serrano

“…These findings indicate that, although AMPs demonstrate changes in activity as a function of dose and could be explored for biosensing, their functional stability is limited at higher radiation doses. …”
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Lisdexamfetamine in the treatment of moderate-to-severe binge eating disorder in adults: systematic review and exploratory meta-analysis of publicly available placebo-controlled, r... by Fornaro M, Solmi M, Perna G, De Berardis D, Veronese N, Orsolini L, Ganança L, Stubbs B

“…In contrast, discontinuation rates due to treatment-emergent adverse events were significantly higher among patients in receipt of lisdexamfetamine (relative risk 2.19, P=0.04) versus placebo.Limitations: Publication, selection, performance, attrition, reporting, sponsorship, and “diagnostic shift” biases. …”
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Co-design and prototype development of MedManageSCI: a medication self-management toolkit for adults with spinal cord injury/dysfunction by Lauren Cadel, Rasha El-Kotob, Sander L. Hitzig, Lisa M. McCarthy, Shoshana Hahn-Goldberg, Tanya L. Packer, Tejal Patel, Stephanie R. Cimino, Aisha K. Lofters, Chester H. Ho, Maliha Asif, Sara J.T. Guilcher

“…The implications of this work extend beyond SCI/D, highlighting the importance of tailored digital health resources for populations with complex healthcare needs. …”
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INTERNATIONAL TECHNICAL AID IN POST-CONFLICT RECOVERY: LESSONS FROM GLOBAL PRACTICES FOR DE-OCCUPIED AREAS by Viktoriia Zalizniuk, Anton Plaksun

“…ITA is conceptualized as a strategic resource that encompasses financial, technical, expert, and institutional support from international donors aimed at the implementation of long-term sustainable development programs. …”
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Preparation of PET matrix gradient composite fiber membrane for coal mine and Study on the dust filtration-moisture permeability by Gang ZHOU, Zhuo XU, Liwei JIANG, Guanshuang CHEN, Yunlong MA, Rulin LIU, Yongmei WANG

“…And polyvinyl pyrrolidone was selected to regulate the hydrophilic gradient and improve the moisture permeability. …”
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Feasibility and challenges in sustaining a community based surveillance system in post-Ebola Sierra Leone by Christina Mergenthaler, Ankie van den Broek, Noor Tromp, Kimberly Nehal, Jip Janssen, Shiyong Wang, T. T. Samba, Mohammed Vandhi, Alpha Augustin Kombo, Osman Sankoh, M. Koblo Kamara, Mirjam I. Bakker

“…The most important costs drivers were training of CHWs (59% of total costs) and salaries (including stipends of the CHWs) of human resources (15%). Barriers included sustainable financing of human resources, internet connectivity, as well as limited trainings and supportive supervision, and unsupported transportation costs for CHWs and peer supervisors (PS). …”
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Implementation of hospital antimicrobial stewardship programmes in low- and middle-income countries: a qualitative study from a multi-professional perspective in the Global-PPS net... by Ines Pauwels, Ann Versporten, Diane Ashiru-Oredope, Silvia Figueiredo Costa, Herberth Maldonado, Ana Paula Matos Porto, Shaheen Mehtar, Herman Goossens, Sibyl Anthierens, Erika Vlieghe

“…Four themes influenced AMS implementation, “institutional support and resource allocation”, “AMS team functioning, roles, and expertise”, “adoption and integration of AMS recommendations”, and “data-driven decision-making” as a cross-cutting theme. …”
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Identification and characterization of the powdery mildew resistance in cultivated emmer wheat accession Lxd-682 via bulked segregant RNA sequencing by Jiatong Li, Ningning Yu, Nina Sun, Lige Geng, Yanmin Qie, Dongfeng Zhai, Yuxiang Wang, Linzhi Li, Xueqing Liu, Xusheng Sun, Jiangchun Wang, Ruishan Liu, Guantong Pan, Shengmao Zou, Guohao Han, Yuli Jin, Pengtao Ma

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