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Psychological Aspects and Implications of Food Addiction and Glucose Control in Type 2 Diabetes: A Pilot Mixed-Methods Study
David J. Johnson
,Laura A. Buchanan
,Erin M. Saner
,Matthew W. Calkins
,Julienne K. Kirk
Posted: 07 January 2026
A Perplexing Plexopathy After Pembrolizumab Therapy in Early Stage Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Toluwalogo Baiyewun
,Brian McNamara
,Emily Aherne
,Alex Byran
,Julie Twomey
,Sorcha NiLoingsigh
,Aisling O'Connell
,Bolanle Ofi
,Derek Power
,Seamus O'Reilly
Posted: 07 January 2026
Uncertainty-Aware Evidential Fusion for Multi-Modal Object Detection in Autonomous Driving
Qihang Yang
,Yang Zhao
,Hong Cheng
Posted: 07 January 2026
A Color Image and Text Steganography Based on Multi-Wavelet Transform
Xiaohui Zhou
,Yongzeng Lai
Posted: 07 January 2026
ChemSafeAI+: A Machine Learning Driven Dynamic Safety and Optimization Framework for Chemical Process Industries
Sameer Kumar Singh
Posted: 07 January 2026
Trade-Offs in Kubernetes Security and Energy Consumption
Ioannis Dermentzis
,Georgios Koukis
,Vassilis Tsaoussidis
Posted: 07 January 2026
On Importance Sampling and Multilinear Extensions for Approximating Shapley Values with Applications to Explainable Artificial Intelligence
Tim Pollmann
,Jochen Staudacher
Posted: 07 January 2026
Effect of Qi Ling Gui Fu Prescription on Improving Oxidative Stress and Inflammation on Multi-Tissue Fibrosis: Experimental Study
Ruiqiang Deng
,Jie Kang
,Keyao Wang
,Huimin Wang
,Yufeng Han
,Zhibian Duan
Posted: 07 January 2026
How Frequent Is an Extraordinary Episode of Precipitation? Spatially-Integrated Frequency in the Júcar-Turia System (Spain)
Pol Pérez-De-Gregorio
,Robert Monjo
Extreme precipitation poses a major natural hazard in the western Mediterranean, particularly along the Valencia coast, where torrential events recur with significant societal impacts. This study evaluates the feasibility and added value of an explicitly spatial approach for estimating return periods of extreme precipitation in the Júcar and Turia basins, moving beyond traditional point-based or micro-catchment analyses. Our methodology consists of progressive spatial aggregation of time series within a basin to better estimate return periods of exceeding specific catastrophic rainfall thresholds. This technique allows us to compare 10-min rainfall data of a reference station (e.g. Turis, València, 29 October 2024 catastrophe) with long-term annual maxima from 98 stations. Temporal structure is characterized using the fractal--intermittency \( n \)-index, while tail behavior is modeled using several extreme-value distributions (Gumbel, GEV, Weibull, Gamma, and Pareto) and guided by empirical errors. Results show that return periods systematically decrease and stabilize as stations are added, forming a plateau with about 15-20 stations, once the relevant spatial heterogeneity is sampled. The analysis of the precipitation in the 2024 catastrophe highlights the role of time concentration of large amounts over short effective durations. Overall, the results demonstrate that spatially-integrated return-period estimation is operational, physically consistent, and better suited for basin-scale risk assessment than purely point-based approaches.
Extreme precipitation poses a major natural hazard in the western Mediterranean, particularly along the Valencia coast, where torrential events recur with significant societal impacts. This study evaluates the feasibility and added value of an explicitly spatial approach for estimating return periods of extreme precipitation in the Júcar and Turia basins, moving beyond traditional point-based or micro-catchment analyses. Our methodology consists of progressive spatial aggregation of time series within a basin to better estimate return periods of exceeding specific catastrophic rainfall thresholds. This technique allows us to compare 10-min rainfall data of a reference station (e.g. Turis, València, 29 October 2024 catastrophe) with long-term annual maxima from 98 stations. Temporal structure is characterized using the fractal--intermittency \( n \)-index, while tail behavior is modeled using several extreme-value distributions (Gumbel, GEV, Weibull, Gamma, and Pareto) and guided by empirical errors. Results show that return periods systematically decrease and stabilize as stations are added, forming a plateau with about 15-20 stations, once the relevant spatial heterogeneity is sampled. The analysis of the precipitation in the 2024 catastrophe highlights the role of time concentration of large amounts over short effective durations. Overall, the results demonstrate that spatially-integrated return-period estimation is operational, physically consistent, and better suited for basin-scale risk assessment than purely point-based approaches.
Posted: 07 January 2026
StyleTubation—An Alternative for Fiberoptic Endotracheal Intubation: A Case Report of a Post-Radiotherapy Patient on Halo-Vest Stabilization
Yi-Chiao Chen
,Jyu-Shiou Ho
,Wen-Chun Wang
,Alan Shikani
,Jason Zhensheng Qu
,Hsiang-Ning Luk
Posted: 07 January 2026
Short-Term Consumption of Low-Molecular Weight Polyphenols (Oligonol) May Attenuate Fatigue and Oxidative Stress Responses During a Maximal Exercise Test in Healthy Young Men: Crossover Designed Study
Hyojin Kim
,Jihyun Park
,Su Min Hwang
,Sumin Oh
,Byounghyeon Kim
,Jin-Hee Woo
,Oh Yoen Kim
Posted: 07 January 2026
A Multidisciplinary Limb Salvage Strategy for Complex Bilateral High-Voltage Electrical Burns Injury of the Ankle
A Multidisciplinary Limb Salvage Strategy for Complex Bilateral High-Voltage Electrical Burns Injury of the Ankle
Sriram Vaidyanathan Subrahmoniam
,Devi Prasad Mohapatra
,Kirubakaran Pattabiraman
,Bharath Prakash Reddy
,Srinath Rajashekar
Background: High-voltage electrical injuries, though less common than domestic electrocution in developing countries, can be devastating, particularly when involving bilateral lower limbs. These injuries pose significant challenges due to prolonged immobilisation and complications such as deep vein thrombosis, pressure ulcers, and potential limb loss. Case Presentation: We report the case of a 60-year-old male who sustained bilateral ankle high-voltage electrical burns following accidental contact with an overhead transmission line. The injuries resulted in extensive soft-tissue loss and exposed joints. Management: The patient was managed through a multidisciplinary approach involving the burns team, orthopaedic surgeons, rehabilitation specialists, and social counsellors. The treatment strategy included serial debridements, negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT), skeletal stabilisation using hybrid Ilizarov external fixators, and staged soft-tissue reconstruction with a reverse sural artery flap and split-thickness skin grafting. Outcome: The limb salvage outcome was successful, with progressive wound healing and functional recovery. The coordinated involvement of multiple specialties played a pivotal role in managing this complex case. Conclusion: This case highlights the importance of early multidisciplinary collaboration in the successful management of high-voltage electrical injuries, particularly those involving bilateral lower extremities with joint exposure.
Background: High-voltage electrical injuries, though less common than domestic electrocution in developing countries, can be devastating, particularly when involving bilateral lower limbs. These injuries pose significant challenges due to prolonged immobilisation and complications such as deep vein thrombosis, pressure ulcers, and potential limb loss. Case Presentation: We report the case of a 60-year-old male who sustained bilateral ankle high-voltage electrical burns following accidental contact with an overhead transmission line. The injuries resulted in extensive soft-tissue loss and exposed joints. Management: The patient was managed through a multidisciplinary approach involving the burns team, orthopaedic surgeons, rehabilitation specialists, and social counsellors. The treatment strategy included serial debridements, negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT), skeletal stabilisation using hybrid Ilizarov external fixators, and staged soft-tissue reconstruction with a reverse sural artery flap and split-thickness skin grafting. Outcome: The limb salvage outcome was successful, with progressive wound healing and functional recovery. The coordinated involvement of multiple specialties played a pivotal role in managing this complex case. Conclusion: This case highlights the importance of early multidisciplinary collaboration in the successful management of high-voltage electrical injuries, particularly those involving bilateral lower extremities with joint exposure.
Posted: 07 January 2026
Integration of Geriatric Assessment—Guided Care Plan Modifications and Interventions into Clinical Paths of Older Adults with Cancer (GORILLA): A Feasibility Approach
Rea Sujin Mayland
,Merlin Deterding
,Filippo Maria Verri
,Sabine Heublein
,Alma Aslan
,Chantal Flemm
,Julia Achilles
,Amin Taha Turki
,Florian Roghmann
,Dennis Akuamoa-Boateng
+9 authors
Posted: 07 January 2026
Integrating Digital Health into Oncology: A Comprehensive Review
Cesar U. Monjaras-Avila
,Dukagjin Blakaj
,Kenneth S. Hu
,Kosj Yamoah
,Emilio Gamez
,Andreu Comas
,Cinthya Portales
,Paulina Juarez
,Dante Mejia
,Sarah Hoffe
+2 authors
Posted: 07 January 2026
Simultaneous Transmission of Discrete-Variable Quantum Key Distribution and Classical Optical Communication in Few-Mode Fiber
Simultaneous Transmission of Discrete-Variable Quantum Key Distribution and Classical Optical Communication in Few-Mode Fiber
Qi Zhao
,Gang Wang
,Li Pei
,Jianjun Tang
,Yuheng Xie
,Zhenhua Li
,Yang Liu
Based on mode crosstalk theory, this paper develops a spontaneous Raman scattering (SpRS) model for the quantum-classical coexistence system using few-mode fiber (FMF) integrated with wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) and spatial-division multiplexing (SDM). Through numerical calculations, the influence degrees of three factors (mode coupling, the number of modes and wavelengths) on SpRS have been analyzed. The investigation identifies the dominant contributors to SpRS and reveals their relative impact magnitudes. Based on these results, a ring-assisted FMF is proposed to mitigate noise impacts on quantum signals. Numerical results show that the optimized FMF enhances quantum signal transmission distance by up to 41.5%.
Based on mode crosstalk theory, this paper develops a spontaneous Raman scattering (SpRS) model for the quantum-classical coexistence system using few-mode fiber (FMF) integrated with wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) and spatial-division multiplexing (SDM). Through numerical calculations, the influence degrees of three factors (mode coupling, the number of modes and wavelengths) on SpRS have been analyzed. The investigation identifies the dominant contributors to SpRS and reveals their relative impact magnitudes. Based on these results, a ring-assisted FMF is proposed to mitigate noise impacts on quantum signals. Numerical results show that the optimized FMF enhances quantum signal transmission distance by up to 41.5%.
Posted: 07 January 2026
GISMOL: A General Intelligent Systems Modelling Language
Harris Wang
This paper introduces GISMOL (General Intelligent Systems Modelling Language), a Python library under active development for modeling and prototyping general intelligent systems based on the Constrained Object Hierarchies (COH) theoretical framework. COH provides a neuroscience-inspired 9-tuple model that integrates symbolic constraints with neural computation, addressing limitations in current AI paradigms that often separate statistical learning from symbolic reasoning. GISMOL aims to operationalize COH through modular components supporting hierarchical object composition, constraint-aware neural networks, multi-domain reasoning engines, and natural language understanding with constraint validation. To illustrate its potential, we present six conceptual case studies spanning healthcare, smart manufacturing, autonomous drone delivery, finance, governance, and education. These examples demonstrate how GISMOL can translate COH theory into executable prototypes that prioritize safety, compliance, and adaptability in solving complex real-world problems. Preliminary comparative analysis suggests GISMOL’s promise in explainability, modularity, and cross-domain applicability relative to existing frameworks. This work contributes both a theoretical foundation for neuro-symbolic integration and an evolving practical toolkit that seeks to bridge the gap between AGI theory and deployable intelligent systems.
This paper introduces GISMOL (General Intelligent Systems Modelling Language), a Python library under active development for modeling and prototyping general intelligent systems based on the Constrained Object Hierarchies (COH) theoretical framework. COH provides a neuroscience-inspired 9-tuple model that integrates symbolic constraints with neural computation, addressing limitations in current AI paradigms that often separate statistical learning from symbolic reasoning. GISMOL aims to operationalize COH through modular components supporting hierarchical object composition, constraint-aware neural networks, multi-domain reasoning engines, and natural language understanding with constraint validation. To illustrate its potential, we present six conceptual case studies spanning healthcare, smart manufacturing, autonomous drone delivery, finance, governance, and education. These examples demonstrate how GISMOL can translate COH theory into executable prototypes that prioritize safety, compliance, and adaptability in solving complex real-world problems. Preliminary comparative analysis suggests GISMOL’s promise in explainability, modularity, and cross-domain applicability relative to existing frameworks. This work contributes both a theoretical foundation for neuro-symbolic integration and an evolving practical toolkit that seeks to bridge the gap between AGI theory and deployable intelligent systems.
Posted: 07 January 2026
Challenges to the Responsible Uptake of Earth Observation Data for Sustainable Finance from Stakeholders’ Perspectives
Nicola Wilson
,Sarah Hartley
Posted: 07 January 2026
Assessing Diabetes Variations Across Major Metropolitan Cities in the state of Texas, United States of America from 2011-2023
Muhammad A. Saeed
,Mohammad R. Saeed
,Xaviera Ayaz
,Harris Majeed
Background: Diabetes among adults is becoming a major public health crisis in the United States. Numerous authors have documented the rising prevalence of diabetes, with notable variations found within the United States at the census level, state, and county levels. Yet, there is a need to understand whether diabetes prevalence varies between urban centers within a particular state. Methods: This ecological study provides a longitudinal investigation of the prevalence of adult diabetes across five major metropolitan urban areas in Texas (Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio) from 2011 to 2023. By utilizing data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) and statistical testing, we evaluate both the temporal trajectory and city-level geographic disparities of diabetes prevalence. Findings: Upon aggregating all five urban centers, the findings demonstrate a significant statewide increase (β=0.12, P=0.026) in diabetes prevalence over the thirteen-year study period. Furthermore, profound regional variations were observed, with San Antonio having a significantly (P<0.05) higher prevalence than Austin, Dallas, and Fort Worth, with the San Antonio area exhibiting the highest mean prevalence at 12.1% and the Austin area maintaining the lowest at 9%. Interpretation: This research emphasizes the necessity for synchronized public health policies that account for localized contexts while addressing the broader metabolic crisis facing the Texas urban corridor.
Background: Diabetes among adults is becoming a major public health crisis in the United States. Numerous authors have documented the rising prevalence of diabetes, with notable variations found within the United States at the census level, state, and county levels. Yet, there is a need to understand whether diabetes prevalence varies between urban centers within a particular state. Methods: This ecological study provides a longitudinal investigation of the prevalence of adult diabetes across five major metropolitan urban areas in Texas (Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio) from 2011 to 2023. By utilizing data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) and statistical testing, we evaluate both the temporal trajectory and city-level geographic disparities of diabetes prevalence. Findings: Upon aggregating all five urban centers, the findings demonstrate a significant statewide increase (β=0.12, P=0.026) in diabetes prevalence over the thirteen-year study period. Furthermore, profound regional variations were observed, with San Antonio having a significantly (P<0.05) higher prevalence than Austin, Dallas, and Fort Worth, with the San Antonio area exhibiting the highest mean prevalence at 12.1% and the Austin area maintaining the lowest at 9%. Interpretation: This research emphasizes the necessity for synchronized public health policies that account for localized contexts while addressing the broader metabolic crisis facing the Texas urban corridor.
Posted: 07 January 2026
21st Century Innovations in Neuroradiology Treatments
Salim Surani
,Jennifer Romeo
,Saketh Parsi
,Iqbal Ratnani
,Rahul Kashyap
Posted: 07 January 2026
Hospitalization Free-Survival, Adverse Drug Reactions and Retention in Care Outcomes of an Outpatient Treatment Model for Cryptococcal Meningitis in Plwh in Maputo, Mozambique
Maria Ruano
,Aleny Couto
,Irénio Gaspar
,Eudoxia Filipe
,Idilia Nhamtumbo
,Luis Armando
,Gil Muvale
,Ana Gabriela Gutierrez Zamudio
,Rosa Bene
,Jeff Lane
+2 authors
Posted: 07 January 2026
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