Asymmetric allylic alkylation of Morita–Baylis–Hillman carbonates with α-fluoro-β-keto esters by Yan, Lin, Han, Zhiqiang, Zhu, Bo, Yang, Caiyun, Tan, Choon-Hong, Jiang, Zhiyong

“…A series of important fluorinated adducts, with chiral quaternary carbon centres containing a fluorine atom, was achieved in good yields (up to 93%), with good to excellent enantioselectivities (up to 96% ee) and moderate diastereoselectivities (up to 4:1 dr).…”
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Optimizing mechanical ventilation: Personalizing mechanical power to reduce ICU mortality ‐ a retrospective cohort study by Alkhalifah, AS, Rumindo, K, Brincat, E, Blanchard, F, Helleberg, J, Clarke, D, Popoff, B, Duranteau, O, Mohamed, ZU, Senosy, A

“…Safe upper limits for IBW-adjusted MP varied across hypoxemia groups. The XGBoost model showed the highest predictive accuracy for ICU mortality. …”

Reversing the interfacial electric field in metal phosphide heterojunction by Fe-doping for large-current oxygen evolution reaction by Li, Zhong, Xu, Chengshuang, Zhang, Zheye, Xia, Shan, Li, Dongsheng, Liu, Liren, Chen, Peng, Dong, Xiaochen

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A preliminary investigation into the use of cannabis suppositories and online mindful compassion for improving sexual function among women following gynaecological cancer treatment by Banbury, Sam, Tharmalingam, Hannah, Lusher, Joanne, Erridge, Simon, Chandler, Chris

“…Materials and Methods: This preliminary randomised control trial (RCT) and content analysis assessed the effectiveness of a brief online mindful compassion group intervention adjunct with cannabis suppositories. Eighty-three participants aged between 18 and 50+ years who were at least six months post-cancer treatment were randomly allocated to one of four groups, depending on whether they were already using cannabis suppositories. …”
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Distinct Circle of Willis anatomical configurations in healthy preterm born adults: a 3D time-of-flight magnetic resonance angiography study by Greggio, J, Malamateniou, C, Baruteau, KP, Reyes-Aldasoro, CC, Huckstep, OJ, Francis, JM, Williamson, W, Leeson, P, Lewandowski, AJ, Lapidaire, W

“…Furthermore, TOF MRA might be a useful adjunct in the neurovascular assessment of preterm-born individuals.…”

Muscle ultrasound changes and physical function of critically ill children: a comparison of rectus femoris cross-sectional area and quadriceps thickness measurements by Ong, Chengsi, Lee, Jan Hau, Leow, Melvin Khee-Shing, Puthucheary, Zudin A.

“…Motor function change at PICU discharge was significantly associated with RFCSAchange (adjusted β coefficient, 0.02 [95% CI, 0.01-0.03]; p = 0.013) but not QT change (adjusted β coefficient,-0.01 [95% CI,-0.02 to 0.01]; p = 0.415). …”
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A Performance Analysis between Conventional and Shariah Private Retirement Scheme in Malaysia (S/O 14551) by Sofi, Mohd Fikri

“…Moreover, the adoption of different models, namely Jensen Alpha risk-adjusted return or single factor model, Sharpe ratio, and four-factor Carhart model ascertains the robustness of the result’s analysis. …”
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Cloud-assisted rendering support for mobile online gaming by Teo, Lin Yan

“…The objective of this project is to provide adjustable display resolution and mouse pointer input for the client-side application of the cross platform cloud gaming system. …”
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Low-power non-binary SAR ADC with a two-mode comparator by Li, Jianni

“…The capacitance values of the DAC array were adjusted to achieve better static performance. …”
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Cohort differences in physical health and disability in the United States and Europe by Gimeno, L, Goisis, A, Dowd, JB, Ploubidis, GB

“…<p><strong> Results</strong></p> Age-adjusted prevalence of doctor-diagnosed chronic disease increased across successive cohorts in all regions. …”

Associations of treatment with hypnotics with suicide and attempted suicide: A nationwide cohort study by Høier, NK, Madsen, T, Spira, AP, Hawton, K, Jennum, P, Nordentoft, M, Erlangsen, A

“…A total of 1774 males and 1212 females died by suicide while in treatment with n-BZD and the adjusted IRRs were 3.4 (95% CI: 3.1–3.7) and 3.6 (95% CI: 3.4–3.9), respectively.…”

Novel bisisoquinolines : synthesis, resolution and application in asymmetric Henry reaction by Yao, Qiong Ji

“…Application of the enantiopure 1,3- and 1,2-diposed bisisoquinolines in catalysis of asymmetric henry reaction was examined, C1-1’,2’,3’,4’-terahydro-1,1’-bisisoquinoline’s copper(I) complex proved to be the most efficient catalyst for the enantioselective Henry reaction between aldehydes and nitromethane. β-nitroalcohol adducts were obtained in high yields and enatioselectivities. …”
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1,3,2,5-Diazadiborinine featuring nucleophilic and electrophilic boron centres by Wu, Di, Kong, Lingbing, Li, Yongxin, Ganguly, Rakesh, Kinjo, Rei

“…In marked contrast to the reactivity of benzene, borazine, and even azaborinines previously reported, 1,3,2,5-diazadiborinine readily forms the adducts with methyl trifluoromethanesulfonate and phenylacetylene without any catalysts. …”
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Metabolomic characterisation of low-density lipoproteins isolated from iodixanol and KBr-based density gradient ultracentrifugation by Webb, Richard, Lodge, John, Scott, Sophie, Davies, Ian

“…However, in positive mode, non-native brominated adducts were found in LDL isolated using SBUC and evidence of potential bacterial contamination was discovered in samples prepared using IGUC, both of which have the capacity to affect in vitro experiments.…”
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Socioeconomic inequalities in risk of infection with SARS-CoV-2 delta and omicron variants in the UK, 2020-22: analysis of the longitudinal COVID-19 Infection Survey by Razieh, C, Shabnam, S, Dambha-Miller, H, Morris, EJA, Yates, T, Chudasama, Y, Zaccardi, F, Gillies, C, Banerjee, A, Pareek, M, Lacey, B, White, M, Khunti, K, Islam, N

“…Multivariable Poisson regression models were fitted to estimate the adjusted incidence rate ratio after adjusting for age, sex, ethnic group, comorbid conditions, urban or rural residence, household size, patient or client facing job, and time (as quarters of the year).…”

Accounting for Rehabilitation Activity Uncertainty in a Pavement Life Cycle Assessment using Probability and Decision Tree Analysis by Mack, James W., Xu, Xin, Gregory, Jeremy, Kirchain, Randolph

“…For this case, this results in the probability-adjusted LCA results being different than the single standard rehabilitation scenario results.…”
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Associations of maternal night shift work during pregnancy with DNA methylation in offspring: a meta-analysis in the PACE consortium by Marques, IF, Domènech-Panicello, C, Geurtsen, ML, Hoang, TT, Richmond, R, Polinski, K, Sirignano, L, Page, CM, Binter, A, Everson, T, Burt, A, Deuschle, M, Gilles, M, Streit, F, Mumford, SL, Magnus, P, Reiss, IKM, Vermeulen, MJ, Witt, SH, Chaves, I, Yeung, E, London, SJ, Guxens, M, Felix, JF

“…Robust linear regression models adjusted for relevant confounders were run in the individual cohorts, and results were meta-analyzed. …”

Controlling of the spindle for ejector based multi-evaporator refrigeration system by Chen, Fang.

“…The primary flow rate can be adjusted using the spindle. This is the reason of introducing the motor driving moving spindle.…”
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Liposomal nanotherapy for treatment of atherosclerosis : passive versus active targeting by Darwitan, Anastasia

“…The novel anti-inflammatory therapy developed in this PhD work could be envisioned for treatment after an acute clinical event or as adjunct therapy for prevention of in-stent restenosis in patients receiving bare metal stents. …”
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Methyl and dimethyl o-xylenyl-substituted fullerene acceptors for polymer solar cells by Kim, Hee Un, Park, Jong Baek, Grimsdale, Andrew Clive, Hwang, Do-Hoon

“…The lowest unoccupied molecular orbital energy levels increased with increasing number of adducts on the fullerene because of their decreasing number of sp2-hybridized carbons. …”
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