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Evidence of global relevance

Biopsy-confirmed Mycobacterium kansasii peritonitis with CT peritoneography in a young PD patient: a case report

A 20-year-old man on automated peritoneal dialysis developed vague abdominal symptoms, weight loss and declining ultrafiltration. Repeated dialysate cultures, acid-fast staining and molecular tests were negative despite mononuclear-predominant leukocytosis. Contrast CT identified peritoneal nodules, CT peritoneography showed a trapped dialysate pocket, and targeted biopsy demonstrated necrotising granulomatous inflammation. Tissue culture grew M. kansasii resistant to rifampicin, moxifloxacin and ciprofloxacin.

Thana Lertsuttimetta · Kewalee Sasiwimonphan · Anapat Sanpavat · Nibondh Udomsantisuk · Talerngsak KanjanabuchChulalongkorn University · Thai Red Cross Society · King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital

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In-depth research analyses

Source-verified editorial analyses, ordered by latest publication date

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Environmental Toxicology73IMPACT SIGNAL

Experimental classifier evidence12 Jul 2026

Two-dimensional FTIR and machine learning detected molecular signatures of cadmium exposure in fish

Clarias batrachus fingerlings were exposed to multiple cadmium levels and muscle tissue analyzed with FTIR, 2DCOS and PCMW2DCOS. Lipid disruption dominated around 0.8-1.9 ppm, early protein changes appeared at 0.4-1.2 ppm, and carbohydrate alterations at 3.2-4.5 ppm. Amide-I shifts from alpha helices to beta turns supported protein instability. PCA-LDA achieved 96% accuracy, 96% F-score and MCC 0.94; linear and polynomial SVMs were reported around 96-97%, suggesting earlier stress detection than conventional one-dimensional FTIR.

Thai researchersB. Velmurugan

Future Foods74IMPACT SIGNAL

Laboratory food-science evidence12 Jul 2026

Fermentation improved alternative plant proteins and reduced antinutrients more consistently than boiling

Rice bran, bambara groundnut, moringa seed, mung bean, sesame and jack bean were compared with soybean after 72-hour fermentation near 25°C or 10-minute boiling at 100°C. Initial protein ranged from 14.98 to 30.29 g/100 g. Fermentation increased measured protein composition and solubility while reducing phytate and oxalate; boiling produced mixed solubility effects. Moringa seed and bambara groundnut showed composition and in-vitro digestion profiles that outperformed soy in selected measures, making them candidates for diversified plant-protein foods.

Thai researchersSamart Sai-Ut; Passakorn Kingwascharapong; Sarisa Suriyarak; Saroat Rawdkuen

HIV Epidemiology75IMPACT SIGNAL

Global surveillance evidence12 Jul 2026

A 1.39-million-sample map of HIV-1 shows the diversity diagnostics and vaccines must keep pace with

The study assembled 1,395,222 HIV-1 subtype observations from 154 countries between 1990 and 2024 and weighted country estimates using UNAIDS numbers of people living with HIV. In 2020-24, subtype C represented 48.7% globally, followed by subtype A at 11.5% and subtype B at 10.3%. Unique and circulating recombinant forms were also substantial. Regional patterns differed sharply: subtype C dominated southern Africa and south Asia, CRF01_AE southeast Asia, and CRF07_BC increased in east Asia.

Thai researchersDwip Kitayaporn

Cosmology75IMPACT SIGNAL

Unconfirmed emerging signal12 Jul 2026

DESI DR2 hints at evolving dark energy, but the evidence remains inconclusive

The analysis combined DESI DR2 baryon acoustic oscillations with three Type Ia supernova compilations and a compressed CMB likelihood across eight dark-energy parameterizations. Several models favored the w0 > -1, wa < 0 region and crossed the phantom divide near z about 0.5. However, the preference was driven mainly by the limited LRG1-2 tracers. Mirage-model Bayes factors were only inconclusive to moderate, and no model was robustly preferred by late-time data alone.

Thai researchersG. Mustafa

Chemistry and Clean Energy74IMPACT SIGNAL

Laboratory mechanistic evidence12 Jul 2026

Oxygen-vacancy engineering at Cu-Zn interfaces advances low-temperature methanol synthesis

Cu/ZnO catalysts for low-temperature methanol synthesis from CO2-containing syngas suffer activity and stability limits. Adding Ba regulated oxygen vacancies at Cu-Zn interfaces, reaching a TOF of 21.2 × 10^-3 s^-1 and methanol space-time yield of 655.17 g kgcat^-1 h^-1. Ba increased exposed Cu0 area, dispersion and basic sites while suppressing sintering. DFT supported interfacial oxygen vacancies as primary active sites.

Thai researchersPrasert Reubroycharoen; Noritatsu Tsubaki

Aging and Data Systems74IMPACT SIGNAL

Qualitative systems evidence12 Jul 2026

Longitudinal aging data in Asia face funding, workforce and data-sharing bottlenecks

This qualitative study interviewed 33 stakeholders across 13 East and Southeast Asian countries and regions, with additional experts from India, the UK and US. Four themes emerged: structural and contextual barriers; local adaptation of design and logistics; funding and staff-retention threats; and governance, privacy and comparability constraints. Recommendations emphasize policy alignment, multidisciplinary collaboration, harmonization and intentional inclusion of vulnerable populations.

Thai researchersDararatt Anantanasuwong

Global Health79IMPACT SIGNAL

Randomized-trial evidence12 Jul 2026

Star Homes reduced malaria by 44% and also lowered diarrhea and respiratory infections in children

The trial evaluated the Star Home, a two-story design intended to be insect-proof, cleaner, cooler and smoke-free while providing water and sanitation. Households with children younger than 13 were cluster-randomized to 110 Star Homes or 513 traditional mud and thatched-roof homes. Over three years, children in Star Homes experienced 44% less malaria, 30% less diarrhea and 18% fewer acute respiratory infections; children younger than five also had better height-for-age. The findings support housing as a modifiable determinant of health rather than merely the setting in which disease occurs.

Thai researchersMallika Imwong and Mahidol Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit-affiliated coauthors

Cancer Treatment77IMPACT SIGNAL

Phase 3 survival evidence12 Jul 2026

Perioperative enfortumab vedotin plus pembrolizumab improved survival outcomes in bladder cancer

Patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer who cannot receive cisplatin have had limited perioperative options. This trial randomized 344 participants to enfortumab vedotin plus pembrolizumab before and after surgery or to surgery alone. At two years, event-free survival was 74.7% versus 39.4%, and overall survival 79.7% versus 63.1%. Pathological complete response also differed markedly, but grade 3 or worse adverse events occurred in 71.3% of the combination group.

Thai researchersPongwut Danchaivijitr

Neurology77IMPACT SIGNAL

Systematic review and meta-analysis12 Jul 2026

Pure autonomic failure phenoconverted to central synucleinopathies at about 5% per year

Pure autonomic failure may precede brain disorders driven by alpha-synuclein. Across nine longitudinal studies and 900 patients followed for a mean 6.4 years, 270 patients (30%) phenoconverted: 12% to MSA, 11% to DLB and 7% to Parkinson disease. The pooled rate was 5.09 per 100 person-years. Hyposmia favored PD/DLB over MSA, while REM sleep behavior disorder and subtle motor signs were consistent predictors of phenoconversion overall.

Thai researchersSasivimol Virameteekul

Infectious Disease and Public Health76IMPACT SIGNAL

Field detection and surveillance innovation12 Jul 2026

CRISPR-BEEPs mapped melioidosis exposure and sanitation gaps in northeast Thailand

Burkholderia pseudomallei is difficult to detect environmentally with conventional culture. CRISPR-BEEPs was benchmarked against plate inspection using double-qPCR as reference. Sensitivity was 93.5% versus 19.4%, with specificity of 100% versus 98.0%. Across 15,118 km² in northeast Thailand, the assay detected the organism in 73.3% of groundwater, 32.9% of surface water and 26.2% of piped-water samples. Detection within 10 km of a household was associated with melioidosis (OR 2.74), an association missed by conventional methods.

Thai researchersSukritpong Pakdeerat, Chalita Chomkatekaew, Phumrapee Boonklang and the Thai research network

basic science94IMPACT SIGNAL

There is evidence of global impact.10 Jun 2026

Measurement of reactor neutrino oscillation with the first JUNO data

The first set of experimental results from the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory used only 59.1 days of data but measured two neutrino oscillation parameters simultaneously with high precision. with researchers from many Thai institutions participating in global cooperation

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global public health95IMPACT SIGNAL

There is evidence of global impact.3 Jun 2026

WHO estimates of the global, regional, and national burden of 42 foodborne infectious and chemical hazards, 2000-21: an updated data synthesis

The WHO's updated data synthesis assessed the burden of 42 foodborne pathogens and chemicals, covering 194 countries, and involved researchers from Khon Kaen University on an international panel.

Thai researchersBanchob Sripa

BIBLIOGRAPHIC RESEARCH WATCHLIST

Bibliographic research records

Thailand-affiliated bibliographic records. These are not full analyses; they are ordered by Impact Signal and should be verified against the original source.

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2,955 records

85IMPACT SIGNAL

Multidisciplinary30 Sep 2026

Effectiveness of an Integrated Activity-Based and Tele-Monitoring Intervention on Mental Health Literacy and Resilience among Urban Older Adults in Thailand: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Journal of Health Research

Thailand-affiliated authors: Khunatpakorn Makkabphalanon · Pramote Thangkratok · Jutamast Wongjan · Natchaya Palacheewa
Institutions: Praboromarajchanok Institute Ministry of Public Health · Boromarajonani College of Nursing, Nakhon Ratchasima · Srisavarindhira Thai Red Cross Institute of Nursing

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Multidisciplinary30 Sep 2026

Valorization of polyphenol-rich extracts from Oroxylum indicum (L.) kurz outer stem bark as sustainable textile colourants: Comparison concerns selected GOTS 7.0 colour fastness criteria on effects of six mordants and pre-, meta- and post-mordanting techniques on dyeing properties

Frontiers in Engineering Innovation Research

Thailand-affiliated authors: Siripan Metanawin · Apichart Sonthisombat · Mahamasuhaimi Masae · Sumonman Niamlang · Jantana Sutdaen · Pannarai Rug-ngarn · Orathai Tangsirinaruenart · Tanapak Metanawin · Sarunya Puakpong
Institutions: Rajamangala University of Technology · Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya · King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok · Kasetsart University

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Multidisciplinary30 Sep 2026

Role of Legislation in Occupational Disease Prevention: A Case of Chronic Silicosis with Progressive Massive Fibrosis

THE BANGKOK MEDICAL JOURNAL

Thailand-affiliated authors: Thammarath Thiamsuk · Supakorn Chansaengpetch · Tirathat Virojskulchai · Ekanut Jamsai · Sitthiphon Bunman · Narongpon Dumavibhat
Institutions: Siriraj Hospital · Mahidol University · Chulalongkorn University · Thammasat University

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Environmental Engineering30 Sep 2026

Macroevolutionary dynamics and predictors of tropical rain forest plant diversity

Science Advances

Thailand-affiliated authors: Pasakorn Bunchalee · Tanawat Chaowasku · Anissara Damthongdee · Charan Leeratiwong
Institutions: Mahasarakham University · Chiang Mai University · Prince of Songkla University

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Multidisciplinary30 Sep 2026