Algorithmic discrimination: examining its types and regulatory measures with emphasis on US legal practices.

Introduction: Algorithmic decision-making systems are widely used in various sectors, including criminal justice, employment, and education. While these systems are celebrated for their potential to enhance efficiency and objectivity, they also pose risks of perpetuating and amplifying societal biases and discrimination. This paper aims to provide an indepth analysis of the types of algorithmic discrimination, exploring both the challenges and potential solutions.

Graphene Oxide/Styrene-Butadiene Latex Hybrid Aerogel with Improved Mechanical Properties by PEI Grafted GO and CNT.

Graphene oxide aerogel (GOA) has wide application prospects due to its low density and high porosity. However, the poor mechanical properties and unstable structure of GOA have limited its practical applications. In this study, polyethyleneimide (PEI) was used to graft onto the surface of GO and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) to improve compatibility with polymers.

Comparison of synchronous dual wavelength diode laser versus conventional endo-knives for esophageal endoscopic submucosal dissection: an animal study.

Background: Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is widely used for en bloc resection in early gastrointestinal cancer. However, it is technically complex with long procedure time and high adverse event rates with using conventional knives. The aim of this animal study was to verify the feasibility of ESD using a novel 980/1470 nm dual diode laser (DDL-ESD) in comparison with conventional knives (C-ESD) in esophagus.

Deployment of carboxymethyl cellulose sheets to prevent esophageal stricture after full circumferential endoscopic submucosal dissection: A porcine model.

Background And Aim: Esophageal stricture is a serious adverse event secondary to extensive endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). The present study aimed to investigate the efficacy of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) sheets for the prevention of esophageal stricture after full circumferential ESD in an animal model.

Methods: Fourteen porcine models were randomized into a control group (n = 7) and a CMC group (n = 7).

Partners of patients with ulcerative colitis exhibit a biologically relevant dysbiosis in fecal microbial metacommunities.

Aim: To investigate alterations in the fecal microbiome using 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing in couples in the same cohabitation environment.

Methods: Fecal samples were collected from eight ulcerative colitis (UC) patients and their healthy partners at Lishui People's Hospital, Zhejiang Province, China. DNA was extracted and the variable regions V3 and V4 of the 16S rRNA genes were PCR amplified using a two-step protocol.

MADS-Box Genes and Gibberellins Regulate Bolting in Lettuce ( L.).

Bolting in lettuce is promoted by high temperature and bolting resistance is of great economic importance for lettuce production. But how bolting is regulated at the molecular level remains elusive. Here, a bolting resistant line S24 and a bolting sensitive line S39 were selected for morphological, physiological, transcriptomic and proteomic comparisons.