Prob-sparse self-attention extraction of time-aligned dynamic functional connectivity for ASD diagnosis.

Dynamic functional connectivity (DFC) has shown promise in the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). However, extracting highly discriminative information from the complex DFC matrix remains a challenging task. In this paper, we propose an ASD classification framework PSA-FCN which is based on time-aligned DFC and Prob-Sparse Self-Attention to address this problem.

Bio-Based Elastomers: Design, Properties, and Biomedical Applications.

To reduce carbon footprint and human dependence on fossil fuels, the field of bio-based polymers has undergone explosive growth in recent years. Among them, bio-based elastomers have gained tremendous attention for their inherent softness, high strain, and resilience. In this review, the recent progress of representative bio-based elastomers derived from molecular building blocks and biopolymers are recapitulated, with an emphasis on molecular design, synthesis approaches, and mechanical performance.

Investigating grouting body nonuniform expansion in anisotropic underground soil mechanics.

An improved method tailored for anisotropic soft soils is presented, integrating theoretical models and field data to calculate the grouting quantity required for tunnel foundations. Given the complexities of soil interactions, particularly under variable geological conditions, this approach incorporates nonlinear behaviors and empirical field data to improve accuracy. Our findings reveal that integrating these theoretical frameworks significantly enhances the understanding of stress-strain behavior during grouting, enabling precise calculations of both axial and vertical expansion.

Ferroptosis in diabetic cardiomyopathy: from its mechanisms to therapeutic strategies.

Diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM) is defined as structural and functional cardiac abnormalities in diabetes, and cardiomyocyte death is the terminal event of DCM. Ferroptosis is iron-dependent oxidative cell death. Evidence has indicated that iron overload and ferroptosis play important roles in the pathogenesis of DCM.