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WASTE indexes published research — it does not host or republish full papers. Each entry is a metadata record (title, authors, DOI) compiled from open scholarly databases, with the abstract shown in full only where the paper is openly licensed (e.g. Creative Commons); otherwise a short excerpt is shown for reference under fair use. WASTE classifies each work by failure type; classifications are automated and approximate.

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessEarth and Planetary Sciences

Confidence-guided cryo-EM map optimisation with LocScale-2.0

Alok Bharadwaj, R. de Bruin, Arjen J. Jakobi · 2026 · Nature Communications

Cryogenic sample electron microscopy (cryo-EM) maps often display uneven quality, with high-resolution features coexisting alongside weak or poorly ordered regions. Such variation complicates structural interpretation, especially for heterogeneous macromolecular assemblies. Here, we present LocScale-2.0, a context-aware map optimisation framework that operates without prior knowledge of molecular structure or composition. By leveraging general expectations of electron scattering by biological macromolecules, it enhances local detail and connectivity while preserving weak but biologically relev

View details →DOI: 10.1038/s41467-026-75327-8Cited by 10
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Effects of Dietary Interventions on Cognitive Outcomes

Judith Charbit, Jean‐Sébastien Vidal, Olivier Hanon · 2025 · Nutrients

Cognitive aging is a complex, multifactorial process influenced by genetic, metabolic, and environmental factors. Among modifiable risk factors, nutrition has emerged as a promising target to preserve cognitive function. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the impact of dietary interventions-including specific nutrients and dietary patterns-on cognitive domains (memory, executive function, global cognition) and mental health. Recent findings: multinutrient supplementation, particularly combinations of B vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids, appears beneficial for episodic memory, espe

View details →DOI: 10.3390/nu17121964Cited by 10
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessBusiness, Management and Accounting

Enhancing corporate competitiveness: leveraging CSR, creative self-efficacy, and behavior for competitive advantage

Abdulalem Mohammed, Abdullah Kaid Al‐Swidi, Mohammed A. Al-Hakimi et al. · 2025 · Discover Sustainability

The relationship between Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and competitive advantage (CA) has become more critical than ever for firms, particularly in the hospitality and other service industries, during times of crisis. This study…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s43621-025-00824-7Cited by 10
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessPhysics and Astronomy

The ACT-DR5 MCMF galaxy cluster catalog

Matthias Klein, J. J. Mohr, C. T. Davies · 2024 · Astronomy and Astrophysics

Galaxy clusters are useful cosmological probes and interesting astrophysical laboratories. As the cluster samples continue to grow in size, a deeper understanding of the sample characteristics and improved control of systematics becomes more crucial. For this analysis we created a new and larger ACT-DR5-based thermal Sunyaev–Zel’dovich Effect- (tSZE-) selected galaxy cluster catalog with improved control over sample purity and completeness. We employed the red sequence based cluster redshift and confirmation tool MCMF together with optical imaging data from the Legacy Survey DR-10 and infrared

View details →DOI: 10.1051/0004-6361/202451203Cited by 10
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TSANN-TG: Temporal–Spatial Attention Neural Networks with Task-Specific Graph for EEG Emotion Recognition

Chao Jiang, Yingying Dai, Yunheng Ding et al. · 2024 · Brain Sciences

Electroencephalography (EEG)-based emotion recognition is increasingly pivotal in the realm of affective brain-computer interfaces. In this paper, we propose TSANN-TG (temporal-spatial attention neural network with a task-specific graph), a novel neural network architecture tailored for enhancing feature extraction and effectively integrating temporal-spatial features. TSANN-TG comprises three primary components: a node-feature-encoding-and-adjacency-matrices-construction block, a graph-aggregation block, and a graph-feature-fusion-and-classification block. Leveraging the distinct temporal sca

View details →DOI: 10.3390/brainsci14050516Cited by 10
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

The Price of Explainability in Machine Learning Models for 100-Day Readmission Prediction in Heart Failure: Retrospective, Comparative, Machine Learning Study

Amira Soliman, Björn Agvall, Kobra Etminani et al. · 2023 · Journal of Medical Internet Research

BACKGROUND: Sensitive and interpretable machine learning (ML) models can provide valuable assistance to clinicians in managing patients with heart failure (HF) at discharge by identifying individual factors associated with a high risk of readmission. In this cohort study, we delve into the factors driving the potential utility of classification models as decision support tools for predicting readmissions in patients with HF. OBJECTIVE: The primary objective of this study is to assess the trade-off between using deep learning (DL) and traditional ML models to identify the risk of 100-day readmi

View details →DOI: 10.2196/46934Cited by 9
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Prediction of Radiation-Induced Hypothyroidism Using Radiomic Data Analysis Does Not Show Superiority over Standard Normal Tissue Complication Models

Urszula Smyczyńska, Szymon Grabia, Zuzanna Nowicka et al. · 2021 · Cancers

State-of-art normal tissue complication probability (NTCP) models do not take into account more complex individual anatomical variations, which can be objectively quantitated and compared in radiomic analysis. The goal of this project was development of radiomic NTCP model for radiation-induced hypothyroidism (RIHT) using imaging biomarkers (radiomics). We gathered CT images and clinical data from 98 patients, who underwent intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) for head and neck cancers with a planned total dose of 70.0 Gy (33–35 fractions). During the 28-month (median) follow-up 27 pat

View details →DOI: 10.3390/cancers13215584Cited by 9
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Nectin-4 PET for predicting enfortumab vedotin dose-response in urothelial carcinoma

Akhilesh Mishra, Ajay Sharma, Kuldeep Gupta et al. · 2026 · Science Advances

Optimizing dosing strategies is critical to balance effectiveness and toxicity, especially for drugs with narrow therapeutic windows such as antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). This study evaluates whether positron emission tomography (PET) imaging targeting Nectin-4 can noninvasively quantify the real-time interaction of the ADC enfortumab vedotin (EV) with tumors in urothelial carcinoma. Using the imaging agent [ 68 Ga]AJ647, dynamic changes in the interaction of EV with Nectin-4 were measured across preclinical models and correlated with therapeutic responses. PET imaging identified dose-depen

View details →DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.ady1111Cited by 9
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Parkinson's disease: pathogenesis and therapeutic strategies

Shanshan Zhang, Tingyu Wang, Ye Peng et al. · 2026 · Molecular Biomedicine

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder primarily characterized by motor impairments such as bradykinesia, tremor, and rigidity. Its neuropathological hallmarks include the progressive loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra pars compacta (SNc) and the aggregation of α-synuclein (α-syn) into Lewy bodies (LBs), which gradually spread to other central nervous system regions and peripheral tissues. The etiology of PD is multifactorial, involving a complex interplay of genetic predisposition, aging, environmental exposures, and lifestyle factors. Disease pathogenesis

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s43556-026-00445-0Cited by 9
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Microbiota-Gut-Kidney Axis and Targeted Therapeutic Strategies in Kidney Diseases

Zhenghao Sun, Qian Gong, Zi-lai Wang et al. · 2026 · International Journal of Biological Sciences

The gut microbiota, as a source of profound genetic and metabolic capacity, affects every aspect of human biology including health, development and aging, as well as disease. Studies have demonstrated the crosstalk between the gut…

View details →DOI: 10.7150/ijbs.124499Cited by 9
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

NANO-LM: An updated scorecard for the clinical assessment of patients with leptomeningeal metastases

Émilie Le Rhun, Lakshmi Nayak, Mary Jane Lim-Fat et al. · 2024 · Neuro-Oncology

BACKGROUND: There are no validated tools for the clinical neurological assessment of patients with leptomeningeal metastases (LM). However, clinical examination during the course of the disease guides medical management and is part of response assessment in clinical trials. Because neuroimaging may not always be obtained owing to rapid clinical deterioration, clinical neurological assessment of LM is essential, and standardization is important to minimize rater disagreement. METHODS: The Response Assessment in Neuro-oncology-LM group launched a 2-step process, aiming at improving and standardi

View details →DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/noae171Cited by 9
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessEnvironmental Science

Advancing mechanical recycling of polypropylene: lessons from sorting, washing, and life cycle assessment

Moritz Mager, Lukas Zeilerbauer, Alexander Felgel-Farnholz et al. · 2026 · Waste Management

European legislation, particularly the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), is rapidly increasing the demand for high-quality recycled polypropylene (PP) in packaging applications. Achieving such qualities through mechanical recycling remains challenging due to the heterogeneity of post-consumer waste, while the role of intensified washing in the overall decontamination remains debated. This study evaluates the influence of additional sorting and washing intensity on material properties, product performance, and environmental impacts in mechanical recycling of Dutch post-consumer r

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2026.115356Cited by 9
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Mitochondrial Health Through Nicotinamide Riboside and Berberine: Shared Pathways and Therapeutic Potential

F Visalli, Matteo Capobianco, F. Cappellani et al. · 2026 · International Journal of Molecular Sciences

Mitochondrial dysfunction represents a central hallmark of aging and a broad spectrum of chronic diseases, ranging from metabolic to neurodegenerative and ocular disorders. Nicotinamide riboside (NR), a vitamin B3 derivative and efficient precursor of NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide), and berberine (BBR), an isoquinoline alkaloid widely investigated in metabolic regulation, have independently emerged as promising mitochondrial modulators. NR enhances cellular NAD+ pools, thereby activating sirtuin-dependent pathways, stimulating PGC-1α–mediated mitochondrial biogenesis, and triggering

View details →DOI: 10.3390/ijms27010485Cited by 9
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Sarcopenia and Muscle Aging: Updated Insights into Molecular Mechanisms and Translational Therapeutics

T. Nguyen, Tam Dao, Ha Thu Nguyen et al. · 2026 · Endocrinology and Metabolism

Sarcopenia is a progressive, age-related condition characterized by the loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength, and function, which increases the risk of falls, frailty, and loss of independence. Despite growing recognition and its…

View details →DOI: 10.3803/enm.2025.2656Cited by 9
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Maximizing the Utility of Alzheimer's Disease Trial Data: Sharing of Baseline A4 and LEARN Data

Gustavo Jimenez‐Maggiora, Arndt‐Peter Schulz, Michael Donohue et al. · 2024 · The Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer s Disease

BACKGROUND: The Anti-Amyloid Treatment in Asymptomatic Alzheimer's Disease (A4) and Longitudinal Evaluation of Amyloid Risk and Neurodegeneration (LEARN) studies were conducted between 2014 and 2023, with enrollment completed in 2017 and final study results reported in 2023. The study screening process involved the collection of initial clinical, cognitive, neuroimaging, and genetic measures to determine eligibility. Once randomized, enrolled participants were assessed every four weeks over a 4.5-year follow-up period during which longitudinal clinical, cognitive, and neuroimaging measures wer

View details →DOI: 10.14283/jpad.2024.120Cited by 9
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessComputer Science

Comparative analysis of supervised and self-supervised learning with small and imbalanced medical imaging datasets

Andrea Espis, Chiara Marzi, Stefano Diciotti · 2025 · Scientific Reports

Self-supervised learning (SSL) in computer vision has shown its potential to reduce reliance on labeled data. However, most studies focused on balanced, large, broad-domain datasets like ImageNet, whereas, in real-world medical applications, dataset size is typically limited. This study compares the performance of SSL versus supervised learning (SL) on small, imbalanced medical imaging datasets. We experimented with four binary classification tasks: age prediction and diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease from brain magnetic resonance imaging scans, pneumonia from chest radiograms, and retinal dise

View details →DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-99000-0Cited by 9
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Diagnostic Accuracy Of Global Longitudinal Strain For Detecting Significant Coronary Artery Disease In Diabetic Patients Without Regional Wall Motion Abnormality

Oumaima Alaika, Souad Jamai, Nawal Doghmi et al. · 2020 · Journal of the Saudi Heart Association

Objectives: Speckle-tracking imaging is a novel method for assessing left ventricular (LV) function and ischemic changes. The aim of this prospective study was to assess the diagnostic accuracy of global longitudinal strain (GLS) and…

View details →DOI: 10.37616/2212-5043.1096Cited by 8
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Find the “best evidence” of the relationship between network embeddedness and enterprise disruptive innovation performance

Neng Shen, Jing Zhang, Yangchun Cao · 2024 · Business Process Management Journal

Purpose In the context of open innovation, more and more enterprises are leveraging innovation networks to drive disruptive innovation performance, but there is no consensus on the relationship between network embeddedness and enterprise…

View details →DOI: 10.1108/bpmj-03-2024-0191Cited by 6
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Micro-ultrasound for the detection of clinically significant prostate cancer in biopsy-naive men with negative MRI

Patrick Albers, Jacob Bennett, Moira Evans et al. · 2024 · Canadian Urological Association Journal

Introduction: Despite a negative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), some patients may still harbor clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa, Gleason grade group ≥2). High-resolution micro-ultrasound (microUS) is a novel imaging…

View details →DOI: 10.5489/cuaj.8626Cited by 6
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Combination pretest probability assessment and D-dimer did not reduce outpatient imaging for venous thromboembolism in a tertiary care hospital emergency department

Sarah Ingber, Rita Selby, Jacques Lee et al. · 2014 · CJEM

ABSTRACT Introduction: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is difficult to diagnose yet potentially life threatening. A low-risk pretest probability (PTP) assessment combined with a negative Ddimer can rule out VTE in two-thirds of outpatients,…

View details →DOI: 10.2310/8000.2013.130986Cited by 6
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Enhanced Depth Imaging Optical Coherence Tomography Technology Reveals a Significant Association Between Optic Nerve Drusen Anterior Displacement and Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thinning Over Time

Sara Ortiz-Toquero, Francisco J. Muñoz-Negrete, Gema Rebolleda · 2020 · Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology

Background: Optic disc drusen (ODD) are a dynamic phenomenon, and their appearance, size, and relative location may change. The purpose of this study is to evaluate and quantify the longitudinal changes of buried ODD with enhanced depth…

View details →DOI: 10.1097/wno.0000000000001103Cited by 5
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Objective Assessments of Smoking and Drinking Outperform Clinical Phenotypes in Predicting Variance in Epigenetic Aging

Robert Philibert, Man-Kit Lei, Mei Ling Ong et al. · 2024 · Genes

The reliability of the associations of the acceleration of epigenetic aging (EA) indices with clinical phenotypes other than for smoking and drinking is poorly understood. Furthermore, the majority of clinical phenotyping studies have been…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/genes15070869Cited by 5
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Deriving significant factors for managing change in UN

James Wan, Raafat Saade, Ling Wang · 2019 · Journal of Organizational Change Management

Purpose A consequence of the UN general assembly resolution calling for increased efficiency and better utilization of resources in all its agencies, is a mandate for change. As a response to this resolution, the purpose of this paper is…

View details →DOI: 10.1108/jocm-10-2018-0288Cited by 3
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Association of Diuretic Dosage With Outcomes in Patients With Hemodynamically Significant Isolated Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation

Vidhu Anand, Christopher G. Scott, Khaled Ali et al. · 2025 · Journal of the American Heart Association

Background Tricuspid valve surgery is recommended for severe isolated tricuspid regurgitation (TR) if symptoms persist despite optimal medical therapy. The definition of optimal therapy for TR is unclear beyond managing underlying…

View details →DOI: 10.1161/jaha.124.039989Cited by 2
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Failed Intrauterine Pregnancy: What Is a Failed Pregnancy, What Is Not?

TIMOTHY P. CANAVAN · 2017 · Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology

Pregnancy failure is defined as a lack of sonographic evidence of current or expected viability. Technologic advances in ultrasound imaging continue to redefine diagnostic criteria of pregnancy failure or success. When evaluating a…

View details →DOI: 10.1097/grf.0000000000000301Cited by 2
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#4204 MULTIPARAMETRIC MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING BIOMARKERS OUTPERFORM LAB BIOMARKERS FOR PREDICTING PROGRESSION OF DIABETIC KIDNEY DISEASE

Paul Hockings, Kianoush Makvandi, Johannes Hulthe et al. · 2023 · Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation

Abstract Background and Aims We recently showed that comprehensive non-contrast multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging (mpMRI) allowed functional and structural assessment of diabetic kidney disease (DKD) and that an imaging endpoint,…

View details →DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfad063c_4204Cited by 1
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Do Female Fund Managers outperform their Male Counterparts? A Quantitative Analysis of UK Retail Funds

Jacob H Schmidt, Bianca Hutton Chimes · 2023 · Journal of Applied Finance & Banking

Abstract Why are there so few women in finance and even fewer managing funds? There is a major discrepancy between the number of female and male fund managers worldwide. The aim of this paper is to ascertain if gender is a contributing…

View details →DOI: 10.47260/jafb/1352Cited by 1