Heat-related mortality in Mexico: A multi-scale spatial analysis of extreme heat effects and municipality-level vulnerability by Lara Schwarz, Chen Chen, Javier Emmanuel Castillo Quiñones, L.C. Aguilar-Dodier, Kristen Hansen, Jaime Reyes Sanchez, David J.X. González, Gordon McCord, Tarik Benmarhnia

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Optimizing FACTS Device Placement Using the Fata Morgana Algorithm: A Cost and Power Loss Minimization Approach in Uncertain Load Scenario-Based Systems by Mohammad Aljaidi, Pradeep Jangir, Sunilkumar P. Agrawal, Sundaram B. Pandya, Anil Parmar, Ali Fayez Alkoradees, Arpita, Aseel Smerat

“…FATA theoretically provides a good balance between exploration and exploitation, and produces better global solutions. It practically increases power system efficiency by lowering operational costs and losses and improving stability. …”
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Association between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and osteoporosis: Mendelian randomization combined with bibliometric analysis by Fangjun Yang, Huaming Wang, Miaomiao Liu, Shengtai Pei, Xiaoming Qiu

“…Conclusions In conclusion, This MR Study found no causal relationship between COPD and OP, suggesting that the observed associations may be due to common genetic effects or environmental confounders. The global research trends in this field in the past decade were summarized through bibliometric analysis, and care became the focus of future research on the relationship between copd and OP.…”
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Salmonella Serovars, Antibiotic Resistance, and Virulence Factors Isolated from Intestinal Content of Slaughtered Chickens and Ready-to-Eat Chicken Gizzards in the Ilorin Metropoli... by M. A. Raji, H. M. Kazeem, K. A. Magyigbe, A. O. Ahmed, D. N. Lawal, I. A. Raufu

“…Salmonellosis is one of the most common and widely distributed food-borne diseases, and the presence of antimicrobial-resistant Salmonella in poultry and poultry products is a global public health problem. Therefore, a cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2016 to July 2017 with an aim of determining the isolation rates of Salmonella species from the intestinal contents of slaughtered chickens, the most common serotypes that invade and colonize the tissues of chickens in Ilorin, and the susceptibilities of the isolated species to commonly used antibiotics. …”
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Chromium "(VI)" phytoremediation using Azolla pinnata: effects on Vicia faba growth, physiology, cytogenetics, and gene expression profiling by Elham R. S. Soliman, Kareem Moustafa, Mohamed Khamis, Zeinab A. Shedeed

“…Abstract Background One of the primary challenges that the expanding population faces is water scarcity. Thus, a global imperative has been established to safeguard extant water resources and optimize their utility through sustainable practices and efficient management. …”
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Coinfections between Persistent Parasitic Neglected Tropical Diseases and Viral Infections among Prisoners from Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America by Lilian Da Silva Santos, Hans Wolff, François Chappuis, Pedro Albajar-Viñas, Marco Vitoria, Nguyen-Toan Tran, Stéphanie Baggio, Giuseppe Togni, Nicolas Vuilleumier, François Girardin, Francesco Negro, Laurent Gétaz

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Effect of Melatonin as an Antioxidant Drug to Reverse Hepatic Steatosis: Experimental Model by Blanca Martínez Soriano, Antonio Güemes, Guillermo Pola, Azucena Gonzalo, Pilar Palacios Gasós, Ana C. Navarro, Roberto Martínez-Beamonte, Jesús Osada, José J. García

“…We have not been able to demonstrate globally a beneficial effect of melatonin in the improvement or reversal of liver steatosis once established, induced by diet in a porcine animal model. …”
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Classification of Wheezing Children in Rural Bangladesh by Intensity of Ascaris Infection, Total and Specific IgE Levels, History of Pneumonia, and Other Risk Factors by Haruko Takeuchi, Md Alfazal Khan, Khalequz Zaman, Sayaka Takanashi, S. M. Tafsir Hasan, Mohammad Yunus, Tsutomu Iwata

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Exploring public perceptions and awareness of Parkinson's disease: A scoping review. by Sophie Crooks, Gillian Carter, Christine Brown Wilson, Lisa Wynne, Patrick Stark, Michail Doumas, Matthew Rodger, Emma O'Shea, Gary Mitchell

“…<h4>Results</h4>A total of 23 studies were included in the review representing global research in quantitative (n = 12) and mixed methods approaches (n = 11). …”
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Forecasting the Incidence of Mumps Based on the Baidu Index and Environmental Data in Yunnan, China: Deep Learning Model Study by Xin Xiong, Linghui Xiang, Litao Chang, Irene XY Wu, Shuzhen Deng

“…Despite the availability of an effective vaccine, mumps outbreaks have reemerged globally, including in China, where it remains a significant public health issue. …”
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Inventario de metano entérico de los sistemas de producción de carne para San Luis en el año 2009 by M.L. GUZMAN, R.L. SAGER

“…Tal es el caso de la ganadería sector, que si bien contribuye al calentamiento global, también puede contribuir a mitigar el efecto de estos gases, a partir de la reducción de la huella de carbono de sus productos. …”
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Report on the Academic Symposium: Youth Quotas − The Answer to Changes in Age Demographics? by Igor Dimitrijoski

“…Can youth quotas ensure that a greater sense of urgency is applied to the problem-solving process of future concerns like global warming? Can young people really be relied upon to represent the interests of the young generation as a whole, or will they just follow their own individual interests? …”
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Major facility superfamily sugar transporter protein SsMFSST1 regulates Sporisorium scitamineum mating, pathogenicity, and sugar transport/absorption by Yi Zhang, Yongding He, Meixin Yan, Shilong Zhang, Sisi Zhou, Wankuan Shen

“…ABSTRACT Sugarcane smut caused by Sporisorium scitamineum is a global sugarcane disease, and studying its molecular pathogenesis is crucial for discovering new prevention and control targets. …”
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Identification and characterization of Serratia nematophila and Acinetobacter guillouiae from putrid-skin disease lesions in farmed Chinese spiny frog (Quasipaa spinosa) by Ling Guo, Xiyu Jin, Dan Yang, Li Wei, Jie Chen, Zhihua Lin, Li Ma

“…These findings establish a theoretical foundation for the clinical management and prevention of putrid-skin disease in artificially bred frogs.IMPORTANCEFrogs are among the most widely distributed amphibians globally. The Chinese spiny frog (Quasipaa spinosa) is a unique amphibious species endemic to China and holds significant economic value in aquaculture. …”
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Spatial and social relevance perceptions by pre-service teachers of learning about oil palm management as a local or nonlocal socioscientific issue by Finn Kristen Matthiesen, Gina Nolte, Finn Rehling, I Gede Arjana, Lola Utama Sitompul, Upik Yelianti, Susanne Bögeholz, Susanne Bögeholz

“…This study investigated how local, national, and global subdimensions of spatial relevance as well as individual, societal, and professional subdimensions of social relevance influence PST' relevance perceptions of learning about SSI. …”
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Eficácia e Segurança do Isolamento Adjuvante da Parede Posterior em Pacientes com Fibrilação Atrial Persistente: Uma Revisão Sistemática e Metanálise by João Vitor Levindo Coelho Novaes, David de Pádua Brasil, Flavia Maria de Freitas Faria, Isadora Soares Bicalho Garcia, Camila Ribeiro Pimenta, Nathalia Sernizon Guimarães, Marcus Vinicius Bolivar Malachias

“…O tempo de procedimento foi mais longo com IVP + IPP sem mudança significativa na segurança global. Mais estudos são necessários para investigar os benefícios em longo prazo.…”
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Characterization of jamun (Syzygium cumini) juice fortified with nanoemulsified vitamin D3: In vitro and in vivo assessment of its nutraceutical value and anti-diabetic potential by Yasmeena Jan, Reem Binsuwaidan, Muneeb Malik, Mifftha Yaseen, Sayeed Ahmad, Nawaf Alshammari, Mohd Adnan, Syed Amir Ashraf, Bibhu Prasad Panda

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The relationship between activities of daily living and speech impediments based on evidence from statistical and machine learning analyses by Liu Jun, Hongguo Li, Yu Mao, Lan Hu, Dan Wu

“…Machine learning algorithms (Support Vector Machine, Decision Tree, and Logistic Regression) were employed to validate the findings and elucidate the underlying relationship between ADL and SI.BackgroundSI poses significant challenges to the health and quality of life of middle-aged and older adults, increasing the demands on community-based and home care services. In the context of global aging, it is crucial to investigate the factors contributing to SI. …”
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ARES by Josué Miguel de Oliveira, François Isnaldo Dias Caldeira, Lucas Ribeiro Monteiro, Kellen Cristina da Silva Gasque

“…Resultados: Repositórios virtuais e bibliotecas digitais, impulsionados pela popularização da EaD e do e-learning, têm impacto significativo na pesquisa global, mas a acessibilidade ainda é desigual. A plataforma ARES, um repositório especializado em saúde, utiliza o acesso aberto verde, permitindo livre acesso, download e reutilização de seus 20.512 recursos educacionais. …”
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Prevalence of hypertension in Shenzhen, China: a population-based, cross-sectional study by Ke Peng, Ji Peng, Yirong Wang, Weicong Cai, Lin Lei, Rencheng Zhao, Fangjiang Liu, Kaihao Lin, Fengzhu Xie

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