Improving the understanding and interpretation of myeloma screening among resident doctors and physician associates: a quality improvement project by Mahmoud Gouda, Hannah Hunter

“…Introduction: Myeloma is the second most common blood cancer in the UK, with a median age at diagnosis of 72.6 years.1 Patients with myeloma can initially present with vague and non-specific symptoms, making early diagnosis challenging. To improve early detection, a myeloma screen is commonly requested on medical wards. …”
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Quality evaluation of Polygonatum sibiricum slices from different regions based on appearance traits and multi-index metabolites combined with TOPSIS and gray relation analysis by Cheng Wang, Cheng Wang, Ju Ye, Sisi Jiang, Sisi Jiang, Xuguang He, Xuguang He, Min Ma, Min Ma, Li Yin

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Genomic Analysis of Two Histamine-Producing Strains Isolated from Yellowfin Tuna by Yazhe Wang, Di Wang, Shengjun Chen, Gang Yu, Zhenhua Ma, Ya Wei, Chunsheng Li, Yueqi Wang, Chaoming Shen, Yongqiang Zhao

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Biomimicry as a decision-making methodology in condition monitoring by Hariom Dhungana

“…However, traditional condition monitoring techniques face several limitations: they rely heavily on high-quality, continuous sensor input, struggle with adaptability to new fault scenarios, require significant computational resources, and often provide limited decision support beyond fault detection. …”
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An Emergency Response Framework Design and Performance Analysis for Ship Fire Incidents in Waterway Tunnels by Jian Deng, Shaoyong Liu, Xiaohan Zeng

“…The framework is mapped into a Petri net model encompassing three key stages: detection and early warning, emergency response actions, and recovery. …”
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Optimization of multi-element geochemical anomaly recognition in the Takht-e Soleyman area of northwestern Iran using swarm-intelligence support vector machine by Hamid Sabbaghi, Seyed Hassan Tabatabaei, Nader Fathianpour

“…Mineral exploration is becoming increasingly challenging because the depths at which undiscovered mineral deposits can be found are progressively increasing under barren cover. Therefore, detecting metal resources under barren cover is a significant step for industrial progress. …”
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Epidemic Process of Haemophilus influenzae Infection in WHO Regions by S. O. Vysokochanskaya, S. Y. Kombarova, R. V. Polibin, A. A. Basov

“…Although Hib infection is classified as vaccine-preventable, WHO and CDC do not post annual incidence information on their resources, unlike other vaccine-preventable infections. …”
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Consistent microbial insights across sequencing methods in soil studies: the role of reference taxonomies by Niranjana Rose Edwin, Aoife Duff, Coline Deveautour, Fiona Brennan, Florence Abram, Orla O'Sullivan

“…Our findings reveal that both methods offer moderately similar outcomes, providing consistent detection of major phyla, similar microbial community differentiation patterns, and largely identifying the same relationships between the phyla and nitrogen functions. …”
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Multiparameter Constraints on Empirical Infrasound Period-Yield Relations for Bolides and Implications for Planetary Defense by Elizabeth A. Silber, Josep M. Trigo-Rodríguez, Iyare Oseghae, Eloy Peña-Asensio, Mark Boslough, Rodney Whitaker, Christoph Pilger, Philip Lubin, Vedant Sawal, Claus Hetzer, Randy Longenbaugh, Peter Jenniskens, Brin Bailey, Esther Mas Sanz, Patrick Hupe, Alexander N. Cohen, Thom R. Edwards, Sasha Egan, Reynold E. Silber, Summer C. Czarnowski, Miro Ronac Giannone

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An Optimization Algorithm for Forward-Scatter Radar Network Node Deployment Based on BFGS and Improved NSGA-II by Yuqing Zheng, Xiaofeng Ai, Zhiming Xu, Jing Wu, Feng Zhao

“…A multi-objective optimization model was subsequently established with the objective functions of minimizing node cost and maximizing spatial detection area. …”
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Application of deep learning for diagnosis of shoulder diseases in older adults: a narrative review by Sung Min Rhee

“…Shoulder diseases pose a significant health challenge for older adults, often causing pain, functional decline, and decreased independence. This narrative review explores how deep learning (DL) can address diagnostic challenges by automating tasks such as image segmentation, disease detection, and motion analysis. …”
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MGSurvE: A framework to optimize trap placement for genetic surveillance of mosquito populations. by Héctor M Sánchez C, David L Smith, John M Marshall

“…For these projects, monitoring will be required to detect unintended spread of gene drive mosquitoes beyond field sites, and the emergence of alternative alleles, such as drive-resistant alleles or non-functional effector genes, within intervention sites. …”
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Implementation of a wireless sensor network for irrigation management in drip irrigation systems by Mehmet Kamil Meriç

“…By providing real-time data and remote-control capabilities, the integrated system offers a tool for optimizing water usage and conserving water resources.…”
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Prokaryotic microbial compositions and physicochemical characteristics of Huangshui, a by-product of Baijiu fermentation by TANG Yanping, GAO Xiubing, NI Jie, ZHANG Fengqin

“…Huangshui is a by-product of solid-state fermentation Baijiu that has abundant microbial resources. In this study, the similarities and differences in physicochemical properties and prokaryotic microbial structures among different sources of Huangshui were comprehensively analyzed by physicochemical detection methods and high-throughput sequencing technology. …”
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Development of Cyber Security Platform for Experiential Learning by Abhishek Vaish, Ravindra Kumar, Samo Bobek, Simona Sternad

“…The proposed platform CySecLearn is a collection of various functionalities and features that ensures experiential learning, will help the learner to develop critical thinking and expertise in network security and promote digital literacy in the domain of cyber security.…”
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Cryopreservation and culture strategies for testicular tissue and cells in small and large animals by Valeria Vurchio, Martina Colombo, Rolando Pasquariello, Gaia Cecilia Luvoni

“…Spermatogenic cells from cryopreserved testicular tissue can be cultured in vitro and resume their functions after thawing, contributing to the preservation of fertility and genetic resources in both small and large animals. …”
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The Design of Food Safety Management System (FSMS) Plan for Rice Fortification Kernel (RFK) Factory – A Case Study by T. Khatun, M. Asaduzzaman

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The On-Chip D-LMS Filter Design Method of Wireless Sensor Node Based on FPGA by Jian Li, Maojin Li, Ming Meng, Zepeng Liu

“…In the real-time position technology of underground shallow source, the signal denoising performance of wireless sensor nodes directly determines the location speed and accuracy of underground burst point. …”
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Distribution, behavior and diet of the Asiatic black bear in human modified landscapes by Hadi Fahimi, Mahmood Soofi, Nahid Ahmadi, Ali T. Qashqaei, Hamidreza Heidari, Haaken Bungum, Bent Rech, Jonas Trepel, Matthias Waltert

“…Elevation, precipitation, village density, and PA size did not substantially influence occupancy. Black bear detection probability became 100 % only above 14 km survey effort, indicating its overall rarity, and bears were much more easily detected during and after rainfall. …”
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Sensitivity and Specificity of Three Measures of Intrinsic Capacity in Older People Aged 80 and Over in Nursing Homes by Ma L, Zheng E, Fang Y, Chen H, Zhou C, Cai S, Luo F, Jiang W, Wang J, Ning X, Tu H, Yin Z

“…IC spans five function domains: Locomotor, psychological, cognitive, vitality, and sensory (including vision and hearing). …”
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