Mental State Inferences Abilities Contribution to Verbal Irony Comprehension in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment by G. Gaudreau, L. Monetta, J. Macoir, S. Poulin, R. Jr. Laforce, C. Hudon

“…This study suggests that, in individuals with MCI, difficulties in the comprehension of ironic and sincere assertions are closely related to second-order mentalizing deficits. …”
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Multiomic analysis reveals cellular, transcriptomic and epigenetic changes in intestinal pouches of ulcerative colitis patients by Yu Zhao, Ran Zhou, Bingqing Xie, Cambrian Y. Liu, Martin Kalski, Candace M. Cham, Zhiwei Jiang, Jason Koval, Christopher R. Weber, David T. Rubin, Mitch Sogin, Sean Crosson, Mengjie Chen, Jun Huang, Aretha Fiebig, Sushila Dalal, Eugene B. Chang, Anindita Basu, Sebastian Pott

“…We generated a cell-type-resolved transcriptional and epigenetic atlas of ileal pouches using scRNA-seq and scATAC-seq data from paired biopsy samples of the ileal pouch and the ileal segment above the pouch (pre-pouch) from patients (male=4, female=2), and paired biopsies of the terminal ileum and ascending colon from healthy individuals (male=3, female=3) serving as reference. …”
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Mate Choice in Western Mosquitofish (<i>Gambusia affinis</i>) in Response to Virtual Mates: A Method for the Investigation of Fish Mate Choice Using Maya 3D Simulation Technology by Bowen Feng, Liming Chen, Liangmin Huang, Jun Li, Kai Liu

“…Visual signals are crucial for animals to obtain information about their environment, and they play a significant role in mate choice. However, individual variability and factors such as movement patterns can hinder research flexibility. …”
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First Report of Diabetes Phenotype due to a Loss-of-Function ABCC8 Mutation Previously Known to Cause Congenital Hyperinsulinism by Theocharis Koufakis, Amalia Sertedaki, Elizabeth-Barbara Tatsi, Christina-Maria Trakatelli, Spyridon N. Karras, Eleni Manthou, Christina Kanaka-Gantenbein, Kalliopi Kotsa

“…Early diagnosis and individualized treatment are essential to achieving metabolic targets and avoiding long-term diabetes complications.…”
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A Novel Predictive Modeling for Student Attrition Utilizing Machine Learning and Sustainable Big Data Analytics by Chiang Liang Kok, Chee Kit Ho, Leixin Chen, Yit Yan Koh, Bowen Tian

“…Student attrition poses significant societal and economic challenges, leading to unemployment, lower earnings, and other adverse outcomes for individuals and communities. To address this, predictive systems leveraging machine learning and big data aim to identify at-risk students early and intervene effectively. …”
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High-Dose Glycine Treatment of Refractory Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Body Dysmorphic Disorder in a 5-Year Period by W. Louis Cleveland, Robert L. DeLaPaz, Rashid A. Fawwaz, Roger S. Challop

“…This paper describes an individual who was diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) at age 17 when education was discontinued. …”
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Age-dependent phenotypes of cognitive impairment as sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection by Gabriela Gonzalez Aleman, George D. Vavougios, George D. Vavougios, Carmela Tartaglia, Carmela Tartaglia, Nalakath A. Uvais, Alla Guekht, Alla Guekht, Akram A. Hosseini, Akram A. Hosseini, Vincenzina Lo Re, Vincenzina Lo Re, Catterina Ferreccio, Catterina Ferreccio, Giovanni D'Avossa, Hernan P. Zamponi, Mariana Figueredo Aguiar, Agustin Yecora, Agustin Yecora, Mohammad Zia Ul Haq Katshu, Vasileios T. Stavrou, Vasileios T. Stavrou, Stylianos Boutlas, Konstantinos I. Gourgoulianis, Camila Botero, Francisco González Insúa, Santiago Perez-Lloret, Mikhail Zinchuk, Anna Gersamija, Sofya Popova, Yulia Bryzgalova, Ekaterina Sviatskaya, Giovanna Russelli, Giovanna Russelli, Federica Avorio, Federica Avorio, Sophia Wang, Sophia Wang, Paul Edison, Paul Edison, Yoshiki Niimi, Hamid R. Sohrabi, Elizabeta B. Mukaetova Ladinska, Elizabeta B. Mukaetova Ladinska, Daria Neidre, Gabriel A. de Erausquin, Gabriel A. de Erausquin, Gabriel A. de Erausquin

“…Cognitive changes associated with PASC may not be uniform across populations. We conducted individual-level pooled analyses and meta-analyses of cognitive assessments from eight prospective cohorts, comprising 2,105 patients and 1,432 controls from Argentina, Canada, Chile, Greece, India, Italy, Russia, and the UK. …”
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INFLUENCE OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ON MILITARY POLICE OFFICERS’ BURNOUT by Deiveskan Serra Soares, Cristina Carvalho de Melo, Josiane Lopes da Silva Serra Soares, Franco Noce

“…Results showed a prevalence of 64% for the burnout syndrome, especially among those individuals classified with low physical education level and those who perform operational roles. …”
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Morphologic and Chemical Properties of PMMA/ATH Layers with Enhanced Abrasion Resistance Realised by Cold Plasma Spraying at Atmospheric Pressure by L. Wallenhorst, R. Rerich, M. Vovk, S. Dahle, H. Militz, G. Ohms, W. Viöl

“…In this work, results from morphologic and chemical analysis suggested an encasement of the PMMA/ATH particles by plasma-modified PF and thus a fusion of individual particles, explaining the enhanced bonding. …”
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Multimodal neuroimaging-based prediction of Parkinson’s disease with mild cognitive impairment using machine learning technique by Yongyun Zhu, Fang Wang, Pingping Ning, Yangfan Zhu, Lingfeng Zhang, Kelu Li, Bin Liu, Hui Ren, Zhong Xu, Ailan Pang, Xinglong Yang

“…We retrospectively collected general demographic data, clinically relevant scales, plasma samples, and neuroimaging data (T1-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data as well as resting-state functional MRI [Rs-fMRI] data) from 173 individuals. Subsequently, based on the aforementioned multimodal indices, a support vector machine was employed to investigate the machine learning (ML) classification of PD patients with normal cognition (PDNC) and PDMCI. …”
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Future intensification of co-occurrences of heat, PM2.5 and O3 extremes in China and India despite stringent air pollution controls by Meng Gao, Fan Wang, Yangyang Xu, Ji Chen, Xiao Lu, Gregory R Carmichael

“…On the basis of sophisticated regional coupled climate-chemistry modeling, we predict future individual and joint occurrences of heat and air pollution extremes in China and India in 2096–2100 relative to 2010–2014. …”
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Diagnosis Using CCTA and Management of Anomalous Right Coronary Artery from the Opposite Sinus by Asma Mursleen, Gregory Hartlage, Aarti Patel, Eric E. Harrison, C. Alberto Morales

“…Majority of coronary anomalies are benign and do not lead to cardiac ischemia; however anomalous coronary arteries from the opposite sinus (ACAOS) are often associated with sudden cardiac deaths, typically in 0.11–0.35% of individuals who participate in vigorous physical activity (Peñalver et al., 2012). …”
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Proof-of-Concept of Microwave-Based Bladder State Detection Using Realistic Pelvic Models by Ali Farshkaran, Andrew Fry, Alex Raterink, Adam Santorelli, Emily Porter

“…Microwave-based technologies may have the potential to monitor bladder volume, providing a proactive, low-cost and non-invasive tool to support individuals with UI. <italic>Methods:</italic> Studies to date on microwave bladder monitoring have been limited to highly simplified computational and experimental scenarios. …”
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B Chromosomes in Wheat: Evolution, Functions and Breeding Potential by Md Mazharul Islam, Deen Mohammad Deepo, Abu Bakar Siddique, Saifullah Omar Nasif, Md Zonayet, Oliul Hassan, Abu Bakar Siddique, Md Arfan Ali

“…While coexisting with the standard set of chromosomes in an organism, the copy numbers of Bs can vary among individuals within a population or even among cells within a single organism. …”
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Tropospheric and Stratospheric Ozone: Scientific History and Shifts in Early Perspectives Regarding the Impact on Human Health by Maria C. M. Alvim-Ferraz, Sofia I. V. Sousa, Fernando G. Martins, Maria P. Ferraz

“…To address this, it is crucial to implement strategies that mitigate the harmful effects of tropospheric ozone, especially for vulnerable individuals. If these measures are not effectively implemented, a worsening of health impacts can be expected. …”
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RGB Approach for Pixel-Wise Identification of Cellulose Nitrate Photo Negative Yellowing by Anastasia Povolotckaia, Svetlana Kaputkina, Irina Grigorieva, Dmitrii Pankin, Evgenii Borisov, Anna Vasileva, Valeria Lipovskaia, Maria Dynnikova

“…Moreover, the obtained differentiation result was demonstrated for individual image pixels, without the need for averaging over a certain area.…”
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Novel droop control strategy for indirect battery management in DC nanogrids by Indrek Roasto, Andrei Blinov, Dmitri Vinnikov

“…While most existing droop control methods focus on adjusting each individual battery droop curve directly, the proposed method manipulates the droop curve of the active front­-end converter, which connects the nanogrid to the main grid to indirectly influence the state of charge of the battery. …”
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Assistive/Socially Assistive Robotic Platform for Therapy and Recovery: Patient Perspectives by Matthew White, Mary Vining Radomski, Marsha Finkelstein, Daniel Allan Samuel Nilsson, Lars Ingimar Eugen Oddsson

“…The study participants expressed that the personality characteristics of the robotic system should be adapted to individual preferences and that the assistance provided over time should align with the progress of their recovery. …”
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Cadmium, Copper, Lead, and Zinc Contents of Fish Marketed in NW Mexico by Martín G. Frías-Espericueta, Francia K. G. Zamora-Sarabia, J. Isidro Osuna-López, María D. Muy-Rangel, Werner Rubio-Carrasco, Marisela Aguilar-Juárez, Domenico Voltolina

“….: 0.72±0.12; small shark: 0.87±0.19 µg/g dry weight) indicate that this was the only metal of concern for human health because the daily individual consumption of fish muscle to reach the PTDI would be within 0.27 and 0.41 kg.…”
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Whole Exome Sequencing Reveals Compound Heterozygosity for Ethnically Distinct PEX7 Mutations Responsible for Rhizomelic Chondrodysplasia Punctata, Type 1 by Jessie C. Jacobsen, Emma Glamuzina, Juliet Taylor, Brendan Swan, Shona Handisides, Callum Wilson, Michael Fietz, Tessa van Dijk, Bart Appelhof, Rosamund Hill, Rosemary Marks, Donald R. Love, Stephen P. Robertson, Russell G. Snell, Klaus Lehnert

“…Whole exome sequencing identified compound heterozygous stop mutations in the peroxisome biogenesis factor 7 gene in both individuals. Mutations in this gene cause rhizomelic chondrodysplasia punctata, type 1 (RCDP1). …”
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