The authors examine the factors that impact a ballet master's career.
Read More...The role of institutional prestige, gender, and number of citizenships in ballet masters’ careers
Determining the Hubble constant through the analysis of Abell clusters
Galaxy clusters offer several advantages for measuring H0 compared to traditional methods, such as Cepheid variables or Type Ia supernovae. Unlike individual stars or supernovae, clusters are less affected by local variations in stellar population or interstellar medium properties, providing a more stable and consistent measure over large cosmological distances. This work proposes using galaxy clusters as an alternative method for determining the H0. It provides an independent perspective on the H0 debate and contribute to ongoing efforts to reconcile the differing values obtained from the other two measurements.
Read More...Multi-omic analysis identifies mitochondrial dysfunction as a key feature of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
This study used multi-omic analysis to investigate gene expression and DNA methylation patterns associated with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). The researchers found significant downregulation of mitochondrial and energy-related pathways, highlighting mitochondrial dysfunction—particularly altered PINK1 expression—as a potential contributor and therapeutic target in HCM.
Read More...B cell dynamics as predictive markers in triple-negative breast cancer treated with Pembrolizumab & radiation
This study used single-cell RNA sequencing to examine whether B cells can predict response to pembrolizumab and radiation therapy in patients with triple-negative breast cancer.
Read More...Study of PINN sensor layout in evaluating WSS with application to patient-specific carotid flow
Physics‑Informed Neural Networks (PINNs) offer a promising way to estimate blood‑flow behavior in arteries, especially near the vessel wall where traditional methods struggle. In this study, students tested how sensor density and placement affect PINN accuracy in modeling carotid artery flow and found that accuracy improves up to a moderate sensor density and depends strongly on how close sensors are placed to the arterial wall. Applying the optimized configuration to a patient‑specific carotid model produced velocity predictions closely matching computational fluid dynamics results, highlighting PINNs’ potential for future personalized cardiovascular assessment.
Read More...Global trends in total cholesterol by gender (1980-2018)
This study explores global trends in average total cholesterol levels among adults from 1980 to 2018, finding a significant decline in both men and women, with a sharper decrease among men. While these improvements likely reflect advances in public health and medical treatment, the persistent gender gap highlights the need for more targeted approaches to cardiovascular disease prevention.
Read More...Investigating the contribution of genetic risk factors to gastric cancer in Korean-ancestry populations
This project investigated whether previously identified genetic risk factors in non-Korean populations were associated with high gastric cancer incidence rates in Koreans.
Read More...How teaching style influences math learning: Comparing discovery and traditional instruction
This study compares traditional and discovery-based instructional methods in online middle school mathematics education. Findings show that discovery-based learning significantly improves students’ academic performance and attitudes, highlighting the value of inquiry-driven instruction for enhancing both understanding and motivation.
Read More...Analyzing the effects of genetic mutations in BRCA1, BRCA2, BARD1, and MLH1 in causing different cancers
This paper utilizes multiple publicly available cancer datasets to explore the abundance of different genetic dependencies across various cancer types. They explore this by looking at four genes highly associated with cancer and their genetic and pathogenic relationships.
Read More...Social and psychosocial factors associated with mood states among adolescents: A questionnaire-based study
The authors assess the relationship between supportive family environments and internalized stigma in adolescents.
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