Thermal ablation included in multimodality treatment predicts enhanced survival in advanced non-small cell lung cancer: a propensity score-matched outcome study by Stella Chin-Shaw Tsai, Yi-Min Chen, Yueh-Han Ku, Chia-Hsuan Hsu, Tzu-Hsuan Hsiao, Pin-Hsu Liao, Tzu-Chin Wu, Frank Cheau-Feng Lin

“…Survival outcomes with TA were comparable to lobectomy, offering a less invasive option for selected patients.Conclusions Thermal ablation is associated with significant improvements in OS and PFS in patients with advanced NSCLC, providing a viable treatment option for those not eligible for surgery. …”
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The solid state dispersion method for synthesizing eggshells ES/TiO2 composite to enhance photocatalytic degradation methylene blue by Rahmawati Munir, Dadan Hamdani, Darnah, Eva Marliana, Rahmiati Munir, Sahara Hamas Intifadhah, Ratna Kusuma

“…These characterizations support the data analysis, offering insight into the relationship between structural and morphological properties and the photocatalytic performance of the composites. …”
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Get it while it's hot: Benefits of a large herbivore exploiting stochastic resource pulses in a time of food scarcity by Samantha P. H. Dwinnell, Larissa T. Beumer, René van derWal, Steve D. Albon, Åshild Ø. Pedersen, Øystein Holand, Brage B. Hansen, R. Justin Irvine, Erik Ropstad, Vebjørn Veiberg, Leif Egil Loe

“…Compared with other habitats used, marshes offered superior quantity and quality of belowground plant biomass that may be accessed more easily under milder autumn and winter conditions. …”
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Emergency Department Screening for Unhealthy Alcohol and Drug Use with a Brief Tablet-Based Questionnaire by Joshua W. Elder, Evan F. Wu, James A. Chenoweth, James F. Holmes, Aman K. Parikh, Aimee K. Moulin, Tommie G. Trevino, John R. Richards

“…A tablet-based questionnaire was offered to 500 patients. Inclusion criteria were age ≥18, Emergency Severity Index 2–5, and English comprehension. …”
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Reimagining habitat suitability modeling for Pacific saury (Cololabis saira) in the Northwest Pacific Ocean through acoustic data analysis from fishing vessels by Minghua Xue, Jianfeng Tong, Wen Ma, Zhenhong Zhu, Weiqi Wang, Shuo Lyu, Xinjun Chen

“…Instead of traditional fishing effort or catch per unit effort (CPUE) based HSI models, this acoustic index-based model offered an innovative approach with immutable evidence for establishing the relationship between sea surface temperature (SST, °C), sea surface temperature gradient (SSTG, °C/°), sea surface height (SSH, m), and chlorophyll a concentration (Chl, mg/m3) with suitable habitats. …”
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Assessing the clinical support capabilities of ChatGPT 4o and ChatGPT 4o mini in managing lumbar disc herniation by Suning Wang, Ying Wang, Linlin Jiang, Yong Chang, Shiji zhang, Kun Zhao, Lu Chen, Chunzheng Gao

“…Conclusion While both models are effective, ChatGPT 4o offers more comprehensive clinical responses, making it more suitable for high-integrity medical tasks. …”
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Features and evolutionary adaptations of the mitochondrial genome of Garuga forrestii W. W. Sm by Rong Chen, Rong Chen, Rong Chen, Rong Chen, Rui Rao, Rui Rao, Rui Rao, Rui Rao, Chun Wang, Chun Wang, Chun Wang, Chun Wang, Dongbo Zhu, Dongbo Zhu, Dongbo Zhu, Dongbo Zhu, Fen Yuan, Fen Yuan, Fen Yuan, Fen Yuan, Liangliang Yue, Liangliang Yue, Liangliang Yue, Liangliang Yue

“…Phylogenomic analysis supports the APG IV classification, with no evidence of horizontal gene transfer.DiscussionThis mitochondrial genome offers valuable insights into the adaptive mechanisms and evolutionary processes of Garuga forrestii. …”
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Improving Fugitive Dust Emission Inventory from Construction Sector Using UAV Images Recognition by Yuyao He, Jicheng Jang, Yun Zhu, Pen-Chi Chiang, Jia Xing, Shuxiao Wang, Bin Zhao, Shicheng Long, Yingzhi Yuan

“…In this study, an innovative method was developed to compile a high-resolution spatiotemporal emission inventory from construction sector, utilizing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) images. This methodology offered detailed activity level information by distinguishing various types of construction lands and equipment. …”
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La cartografía temática como recurso idóneo para el conocimiento de la pandemia COVID-19: ejemplo de aplicación en España by José Sancho Comíns, Jorge Olcina Cantos

“…Son numerosos los organismos internacionales, y también en cada país, que han usado el recurso cartográfico para mostrar su origen, evolución y efectos, difundiéndose profusamente los resultados en los medios de comunicación. La cartografía ofrece muchas posibilidades al usuario por el hecho de que éste pueda entablar un diálogo inteligente con el mapa en el que, a buen seguro, descubrirá matices inéditos y, sobre todo, podrá formular hipótesis bien fundamentadas que sostengan futuras investigaciones más específicas. …”
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Investigación sobre aborto en América Latina y el Caribe. Una agenda renovada para informar políticas públicas e incidencia (resumen ejecutivo) by Silvina Ramos

“…Una agenda renovada para informar políticas públicas e incidencia , cuyo resumen ejecutivo se presenta a continuación, nos ofrece un conocimiento riguroso y sólido de la evidencia científica que se dispone en la región sobre este tema en el periodo de 2009 al 2014; con base en ésta, nos propone los ejes temáticos prioritarios que deben ser indagados en el futuro inmediato. …”
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Modeling the thermal performance of hybrid paraffin-air nanostructure in a heat sink: Effect of atomic ratio of Al2O3 nanoparticles by Wed khalid Ghanim, Rassol Hamed Rasheed, Ahmed Shawqi Sadeq, Mohammad N. Fares, Soheil Salahshour, Rozbeh Sabetvand

“…These findings show the critical role of Al₂O₃ nanoparticles in enhancing the thermal performance of phase change material-based systems, offering valuable insights into optimal nanoparticle concentration and aggregation for effective thermal management in energy storage applications.…”
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Artificial intelligence driven clustering of blood pressure profiles reveals frailty in orthostatic hypertension by Claire M. Owen, Jaume Bacardit, Maw P. Tan, Nor I. Saedon, Choon‐Hian Goh, Julia L. Newton, James Frith

“…Given the richness of non‐invasive beat‐to‐beat data, artificial intelligence (AI) offers a solution to detect the subtle patterns within it. …”
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Sub-terahertz transmissive reconfigurable intelligent surface for integrated beam steering and self-OOK-modulation by Dongfang Shen, Feng Lan, Luyang Wang, Tianyang Song, Munan Yang, Tianyu Hu, Yueting Li, Xiaolei Nie, Jiayao Yang, Shixiong Liang, Hongxin Zeng, Hui-Fang Zhang, Pinaki Mazumder, Ziqiang Yang, Yaxin Zhang, Tie Jun Cui

“…Compared with the reflective reconfigurable intelligent surface (reflective RIS), the transmissive RIS (TRIS) offers more feasibility for transceiver multiplexing systems to meet the growing demand for high-performance beam tracking in terahertz communication and radar systems. …”
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La accidentada gestión de sonidos auténticos: Agendas intelectuales, desafíos institucionales y conexiones transnacionales en el Archivo Musical Folklórico del Perú, 1949–1952... by Rodrigo Chocano, Juan Carlos La Serna, Pedro Roel

“…Argumentamos que la constitución de este archivo musical folklórico estuvo marcada por la precariedad del sector cultural estatal y por el anhelo de los folkloristas/funcionarios del ministerio por construir un repositorio sonoro a pesar de las condiciones adversas. Esta investigación ofrece significativos hallazgos históricos sobre las tempranas iniciativas oficiales de registro de música tradicional y sobre la gestión pública del folklore en el Perú de mediados del siglo XX.…”
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Archival Research, Underwater Optical Surveys, and 3D Modelling: Three Stages for Shaping the Wreck of the Steamship <i>Bengala</i> (Isola di Capo Rizzuto, Crotone, Italy) by Salvatore Medaglia, Fabio Bruno, Ana Castelli, Matteo Collina, Barbara Davidde Petriaggi, Luca De Rosa, Julieta Frere, Fabrizio Fuoco, Guillermo Gutiérrez, Antonio Lagudi, Francesco Megna, Raffaele Peluso

“…The 3D modelling of the ship’s external hull, based on precise geometric data from the wreck site, offers a first step towards virtual reconstruction. …”
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Unge og helseinformasjon<subtitle>ChatGPT vs. fagpersoner</subtitle> by Marita Skjuve, Asbjørn Følstad, Kim Kristoffer Dysthe, Astrid Brænden, Costas Boletsis, Petter Bae Brandtzæg

“…Samtidig anbefalte de oftere svarene fra ChatGPT til andre. Vi gjorde i tillegg en tematisk analyse av svar på åpne spørsmål om hvilket svar (ChatGPT eller fagpersoner) de ville anbefale, og hvorfor. …”
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Análisis bibliométrico de las publicaciones del Instituto Geofísico del Perú: producción, colaboración, impacto y liderazgo científico by Joselyn Lopez-Ramirez, Cesar H. Limaymanta

“…Con la integración de diversos indicadores bibliométricos, este estudio se constituye en una herramienta estratégica para la gestión de la investigación, pues ofrece insumos valiosos para la toma de decisiones. …”
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Assisted Egg White Biogenic Synthesis for Elaboration of ZnO Nanoparticles by Elena Andreea Vijan, Ecaterina Magdalena Modan, Sorin Georgian Moga, Denis Aurelian Negrea, Adriana-Gabriela Schiopu, Mihai Oproescu, Daniela Istrate

“…The great advantage of green synthesis using egg white is that it is a cost-effective, renewable, and bio-degradable resource that offers biocompatibility. Egg white is rich in proteins, amino acids, and other biomolecules that possess reducing properties. …”
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Construction and application of optimized model for mine water inflow prediction based on neural network and ARIMA model by Xiaoyu Gong, Bo Li, Yu Yang, MengHua Li, Tao Li, Beibei Zhang, Lulin Zheng, Hongfei Duan, Pu Liu, Xin Hu, Xin Xiang, Xinju Zhou

“…Furthermore, utilizing the BP-ARIMA model, future predictions for mine water influx in Longfeng Mine were made, offering a scientific foundation for effective prevention and control measures.…”
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Diagnostic accuracy of 18F Prostate Specific Membrane Antigen (PSMA) PET-CT radiotracers in staging and restaging of high-risk prostate cancer patients and patients with biochemica... by Susan Ahern, Kieran A. Walsh, Lydia O'Sullivan, Andrew Dullea, Máirín Ryan, Kirsty O'Brien, Patricia Harrington, Susan M. Smith, Marie Carrigan, Maeve McGarry

“…Background Correct staging and risk stratification is essential in ensuring prostate cancer patients are offered the most appropriate treatment. Interest has been growing in the use of radiotracers targeting prostate specific membrane antigen (PSMA), including the use of 18F-PSMA PET-CT, as part of the primary staging or restaging of prostate cancer. …”
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