Identifying Disinformation on the Extended Impacts of COVID-19: Methodological Investigation Using a Fuzzy Ranking Ensemble of Natural Language Processing Models by Jian-An Chen, Wu-Chun Chung, Che-Lun Hung, Chun-Ying Wu

“…To enhance performance, we implemented an ensemble learning strategy that incorporated a reparameterized Gompertz function, which assigned fuzzy ranks based on each model’s prediction confidence for each test case. …”
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Celastrol-loaded ginsenoside Rg3 liposomes boost immunotherapy by remodeling obesity-related immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment in melanoma by Hongyan Zhang, Jingyi Huang, Yujie Li, Wanyu Jin, Jiale Wei, Ninghui Ma, Limei Shen, Mancang Gu, Chaofeng Mu, Donghang Xu, Yang Xiong

“…Obesity usually exacerbates the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment (ITME), hindering CD8+ T cell infiltration and function, which further represents a significant barrier to the efficacy of immunotherapy. …”
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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

“…Traditional clinical trials in neurodegenerative disorders have utilized combinations of examination-based outcomes, global assessments by investigators and participants, and scales aimed at function, some of which are patient-reported outcomes. …”
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Spatial complex correlation characteristics of carbon emissions and carbon transboundary transfer: Assessment of the carbon footprint in four mega-urban agglomerations in China by Chengxue Yu, Haimeng Lei, Hongbo Zheng, Tong Xu, Zhanfeng Dong

“…This study investigates these issues from the dual perspectives of ''carbon sources'' and ''carbon sinks,'' utilizing a modified gravity model to construct a spatial correlation matrix of carbon footprint pressure. …”
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The osteoinductive and osseointegration properties of decellularized extracellular matrix bone derived from different sites by Weihua Huang, Lijing Hao, Xiayu Cai, Chujie Xiao, Huinan Yin, Weikang Xu

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Sensitivity of Firms' Investment to Uncertainty and Cash Flow by Taher Porkavosh, Ezatollah Abbasian, Vahid Mahmoudi

“…Conclusion The results of the research confirm the views of the growth real option and the convex function of capital's marginal income, while disconfirming the views of the expectation real option, market structure, and production technology. …”
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Integrated Analysis of Single‐Cell and Bulk RNA‐Sequencing Defines N7‐Methylguanosine (m7G)‐Mediated Modifications' Role in Prognosis and the Tumor Immune Microenvironment in Hepat... by Jiahua Liang, Mingjian Ma, Borui Xu, Cheng Zhong, Guangyan Zeng, Huijiao Lu, Jiaming Lai, Jiancong Chen

“…Data pertaining to m7G‐related protein and mRNA levels were sourced from the Human Protein Atlas (HPA) database. …”
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Identification of microbial exopolymer producers in sandy and muddy intertidal sediments by compound-specific isotope analysis by Hubas, Cédric, Gaubert-Boussarie, Julie, D’Hondt, An-Sofie, Jesus, Bruno, Lamy, Dominique, Meleder, Vona, Prins, Antoine, Rosa, Philippe, Stock, Willem, Sabbe, Koen

“…The main difference observed was in how epipelic and epipsammic diatoms affected the chemistry of EPS, which had significant implications for the growth of bacteria specialized in utilizing EPS. These differences were likely linked to variations in the functioning of epipelic and epipsammic communities, specifically in how EPS was used either for motility or for cell attachment. …”
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Immediate versus Delayed Sequential Bilateral Cataract Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. by Monali S Malvankar-Mehta, Yufeng Nancy Chen, Sangita Patel, Angela Pui-Kei Leung, Man Mohan Merchea, William G Hodge

“…The results for utility score, which were measured using various instruments, indicated non-significant improvement in the utility due to DSBCS compared to ISBCS. …”
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An Adiabatic-Expansion-Induced Perturbation Study on Gas–Aerosol Partitioning in Ambient Air—Formation of NH₄NO₃ and Microdroplet Nitrogen Fixation (2) by Yating Gao, Qinchu Fan, Yujiao Zhu, Hengqing Shen, Qi Yuan, Yang Gao, Huiwang Gao, Xiaohong Yao

“…Recent observations have increasingly challenged the conventional understanding of atmospheric NH₃ and its potential sources in remote environments. Laboratory studies suggest that the microdroplet redox generation of NH₃ could offer an alternative explanation. …”
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Microwave-assisted extraction of essential oils from basil leaves (Ocimum basilicum L.) and coriander seeds (Coriandrum sativum L.): A comparative study on chemical composition, an... by G.M. Masud Rana, Subarna Sandhani Dey, Bijoy Chandra Ghos, Md. Jasim Uddin, Tahmina Akter Chowdhury, Md. Tariqul Islam, Toufikur Rahman, Md. Jobayear Hossain, Jaytirmoy Barmon, Mst. Sarmina Yeasmin

“…Essential oils (EOs), known for their aromatic and bioactive properties, are widely utilized in the cosmetic and food industries. Microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) has emerged as a green, efficient and rapid technique for extracting EOs from plant sources. …”
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Identification and validation of a prognostic signature of drug resistance and mitochondrial energy metabolism-related differentially expressed genes for breast cancer by Tiankai Xu, Chu Chu, Shuyu Xue, Tongchao Jiang, Ying Wang, Wen Xia, Huanxin Lin

“…Additionally, we sourced genes associated with mitochondrial energy metabolism from GeneCards and extant literature. …”
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Quality of life in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer receiving cytotoxic and cytotoxic plus targeted therapy by Hong Tham Pham, Tuan Anh Nguyen, Thao Le Ba, Vo Ngoc Minh Tran, Ronald L. Castelino, Kim-Huong Truong-Nguyen, Bao Khanh Nguyen, Megan K. Fischer, Viet Dung Tran, Minh-Hoang Tran

“…The primary outcome was overall health and QoL (H/QoL), measured at month 12 using the EORTC QLQ-C30 global health status/QoL scale (in percentage point) and the EQ-5D-3L utility score. The secondary outcomes included each component of the EORTC QLQ-C30 functional scales and symptom scales/items (in percentage point), measured at month 12. …”
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Multiomic characterization, immunological and prognostic potential of SMAD3 in pan-cancer and validation in LIHC by Tao Zhou, Dan Dan Zhang, Jiejing jin, Jinyang Xie, Jianhua Yu, Chao Zhu, Rong Wan

“…We extensively harnessed data from authoritative sources, including The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA), Genotype-Tissue Expression (GTEx), cBioPortal, Human Protein Atlas (HPA), UALCAN, and various other databases. …”
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Designing accessible and independent living spaces for visually impaired individuals: a barrier-free approach to interior design by Anushka Patil, Smruti Raghani

“…Adaptive design offers solutions that utilize sensory input, spatial predictability, and barrier-free layouts to address these challenges. …”
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A 5-year examination of CAPABLE implementation using RE-AIM and CFIR frameworks by Deborah L. Paone, Deborah L. Paone, Jeanne W. Schuller, Matthew Lee Smith, Matthew Lee Smith, Laura N. Gitlin, Sarah L. Szanton

“…Through a guided process, utilizing an occupational therapist, nurse, and handy worker, the older adult sets goals and a personal action plan. …”
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Life cycle assessment of paper products based on recycled and virgin fiber by J. Simamora, E.I. Wiloso, M. Yani

“…All impact magnitudes were measured in functional units per 1 ton of paper product.CONCLUSION: The study has revealed the environmental impact of paper products produced in Indonesia. …”
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Beyond access: assessing WASH service delivery models in healthcare facilities of North Mecha, Dera, and Farta, Ethiopia by Abireham Misganaw Ayalew

“…The service providers (HCFs), however, are neither aware of them nor fully comprehend them. Common water sources for healthcare facilities (HCFs) included shallow wells equipped with solar power and utility connections. …”
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Biological crusts increase soil microbial biomass and alter bacterial and fungal community compositions under pine restored over ten years in a Pisha sandstone soil by Qi Le, Qi Le, Meng Ru, Meng Ru, Ren Weibo, Ren Weibo, Zhang Min, Zhang Min, Mi Wentao, Mi Wentao, Yuan Ting, Yuan Ting, Liu Yaling, Yuan Feng

“…These pine forests have been utilized for soil and water conservation over a ten-year period of ecological restoration in the Pisha sandstone area. …”
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Barcoded Hybrids of Extracellular Vesicles and Lipid Nanoparticles for Multiplexed Analysis of Tissue Distribution by Alena Ivanova, Renata Chalupska, Ana Filipa Louro, Mike Firth, Hernán González‐King Garibotti, Leif Hultin, Franziska Kohl, Elisa Lázaro‐Ibáñez, Julia Lindgren, Gentian Musa, Erik Oude Blenke, Andreia M. Silva, Louis Szeponik, Agnes Taylor, Ida Viken, Xiaoqin Wang, Karin Jennbacken, John Wiseman, Niek Dekker

“…To examine this possibility further, it is shown that HAP1 hEV loaded with Cre mRNA displayed functional delivery to the lungs. Overall, the barcoded hEV technology enables rapid profiling of biodistribution across EV cell sources, which is poised to improve throughput and extent of EV studies, while reducing the number of animals required for research.…”
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