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Volume 1, Issue 4 – Spring 2026

The Spring 2026 quarterly edition, continuing our tradition of rigorous, fully transparent AI-assisted review.

Our Transparency Commitment

In line with our commitment to complete transparency, we publish all AI reviews in full alongside every article. This unprecedented level of openness allows readers to examine the entire evaluation process, see exactly what our AI reviewers found, and understand precisely why each paper was accepted or rejected.

Endometrial Carcinoma: Contemporary Understanding of Pathogenesis, Risk Factors, and Biological Behaviour in the Era of Molecular Classification

Endometrial carcinoma represents the most prevalent gynaecological malignancy in developed nations, with an alarming global incidence exceeding 400,000 cases annually and a mortality rate that continues to escalate at 1.3% per year. This comprehensive review synthesises contemporary understanding of endometrial carcinoma pathogenesis, examining the complex interplay between hormonal, genetic, and environmental risk factors.

Background: The traditional dualistic classification system has been revolutionised by The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) molecular classification, which identifies four distinct molecular subgroups with unique biological behaviour, prognostic implications, and therapeutic vulnerabilities.

Methods: Critical evaluation of current hypotheses regarding endometrial carcinogenesis, from the established oestrogen-driven pathway to more aggressive variants arising through p53-mediated pathways independent of hormonal stimulation.

Results: Contemporary epidemiological data reveal significant racial and socioeconomic disparities, with obesity emerging as the predominant modifiable risk factor, accounting for approximately 40% of cases through mechanisms involving peripheral aromatisation, insulin resistance, and chronic inflammation.

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AI Peer Reviews

Claude 3.5 Sonnet Review April 2026
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ChatGPT-4o Review April 2026
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Pulmonary Carcinomas: Molecular Pathogenesis, Risk Stratification, and Biological Behaviour in Contemporary Clinical Practice

This paper examines the molecular pathogenesis and biological behaviour of pulmonary carcinomas, with emphasis on contemporary risk stratification approaches and their clinical implications. The analysis integrates genomic, proteomic, and clinical data to provide a comprehensive understanding of lung cancer biology.

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AI Peer Reviews

Claude Review April 2026
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ChatGPT Review April 2026
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DNA Microarrays and Sequencers

DNA microarrays and next-generation sequencing technologies have revolutionized genomics research by enabling high-throughput analysis of nucleic acids at unprecedented scales. This comprehensive examination explores fundamental principles, methodological frameworks, and practical applications of both platforms. The analysis includes detailed mathematical formulations, comprehensive Python implementation for data visualization, and extensive discussion of technological trade-offs for researchers, clinicians, and students in genomics and molecular biology.

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AI Peer Reviews

AI Review 1 April 2026
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AI Review 2 April 2026
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Addition Reactions to Carbon-Carbon Multiple Bonds

This article provides a comprehensive review of addition reactions to carbon-carbon multiple bonds, a fundamental class of transformations in organic chemistry. We delve into the electronic structure of alkenes and alkynes, elucidating the inherent reactivity of the π-bond. The discussion encompasses a detailed examination of various addition reactions, including hydrohalogenation, hydration, halogenation, halohydrin formation, hydroboration-oxidation, and catalytic hydrogenation. We explore the principles of regioselectivity and stereochemistry, with a particular focus on Markovnikov's rule and anti-Markovnikov additions.

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AI Peer Reviews

ChatGPT Review April 2026
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Claude Review April 2026
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Divide-and-Conquer Strong Correlation: How Embedding Transforms Exponential Walls into Engineering Problems

The accurate quantum mechanical treatment of strongly correlated electrons represents one of the grand challenges in computational chemistry and materials science. This article examines how modern quantum embedding methods have fundamentally reframed this challenge, transforming an insurmountable exponential wall into a series of tractable engineering decisions. By partitioning large molecular systems into chemically critical fragments treated with high-level solvers such as the Density Matrix Renormalisation Group or selected configuration interaction methods, whilst embedding these fragments within environments described by efficient mean-field theories, researchers can now tackle problems that were previously beyond reach.

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AI Peer Reviews

ChatGPT Review April 2026
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Claude Review April 2026
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