Contact Lenses in Pediatric Ophthalmological Practice by E. Yu. Markova, E. A. Perfilyeva

“…It is associated with an increasing need for contact vision correction in children and with the improvement of its capabilities in relation to pediatric ophthalmic practice. …”
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The Influence of Running Technique Modifications on Vertical Tibial Load Estimates: A Combined Experimental and Machine Learning Approach in the Context of Medial Tibial Stress Syn... by Taylor Miners, Jeremy Witchalls, Jaquelin A. Bousie, Ceridwen R. Radcliffe, Phillip Newman

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The Impact of Increasing Seawater Temperatures over the Last 30 Years on the Reproductive Cycle of the Pearl Oyster <i>Pinctada radiata</i> (Leach, 1814) in the Arabian Gulf by Razan Khalifa, Radhouane Ben Hamadou, Bruno Welter Giraldes, Sandra Joaquim, Zainab Hizam, Shafeeq Hamza, Anne Bassères, Jean-Charles Massabuau, Alexandra Leitão

“…This study aimed to characterize the reproductive cycle of <i>P. radiata</i> in Qatar and compare the current data with historical records in the region obtained between 1992 and 1993. …”
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Mathematical modeling of blood flow with copper and graphene nanoparticles in inclined stenotic arteries by Pooriya Majidi Zar, Zahra Poolaei Moziraji, Ali Ahmadi Azar

“…Streamline visualizations demonstrate altered flow patterns in stenosed regions under varying nanoparticle volumes and electromagnetic inputs. Notably, Hall currents exert a pronounced influence on nanoparticle–enhanced flow behavior, underscoring their relevance in biomedical contexts. …”
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Effect of long and short half-life PDE5 inhibitors on HbA1c levels: a systematic review and meta-analysisResearch in context by Joseph Kim, Rui Zhao, Lawrence Richard Kleinberg, Kitai Kim

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Factors influencing mask-wearing behavior in the context of COVID-19 severity risks in the post-COVID-19 era: a Japanese Nationwide Epidemiological Survey in 2023 by Shingo Noguchi, Tomohiro Ishimaru, Kazuhiro Yatera, Yoshihisa Fujino, Masayoshi Zaitsu, Takahiro Tabuchi

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Fabrication of Electrospun Porous TiO₂ Dielectric Film in a Ti–TiO₂–Si Heterostructure for Metal–Insulator–Semiconductor Capacitors by Jin-Uk Yoo, Tae-Min Choi, Sung-Gyu Pyo

“…Improved electrical properties were observed with increasing TiO₂ anatase content, and the residual amount of PVDF decreased with increasing annealing temperature. …”
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The Functional Impact of VX-770 on the Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator Is Enduring and Increases the Constitutive Activity of This Channel in Primary Airway Epi... by Heidi J. Nick, Sarah E. Christeson, Preston E. Bratcher

“…Acute VX-770 exposure resulted in an increase in CFTR-mediated currents in the absence of exogenous compounds that induce the phosphorylation/activation of CFTR, with acute exposure having the same effect as chronic exposure. …”
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Microfluidic contact lens: fabrication approaches and applications by Aravind M, Ankur Saxena, Dhaneshwar Mishra, Kulwant Singh, Sajan D. George

“…Furthermore, the controlled release of medications directly onto the eye from microfluidic contact lenses enhances therapeutic efficacy by increasing bioavailability. …”
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A Study on Non-Contact Multi-Sensor Fusion Online Monitoring of Circuit Breaker Contact Resistance for Operational State Awareness by Zheng Wang, Hua Zhang, Yiyang Zhang, Haoyong Zhang, Jing Chen, Shuting Feng, Jie Guo, Yanpeng Lv

“…In field applications, the system successfully identifies circuit resistance increases caused by contact oxidation and issues early warnings, thereby preventing unplanned outages and demonstrating a strong potential for application in the fault prediction and intelligent maintenance of power grids.…”
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Increasing day three parasitaemia is observed after treatment of patients with artemether-lumefantrine and single dose of primaquine for uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria... by Bontu Abate, Bokretsion Gidey Brhane, Tsegahun Manyazewal, Hussien Mohammed, Yonas Wuletaw, Moges Kassa, Mesay Hailu, Getachew Tollera, Geremew Tasew, Ashenafi Assefa, Eyasu Makonnen

“…These findings support the ongoing use of AL with a single dose of PQ as the primary treatment option for uncomplicated P. falciparum infections in the study area. In the context of the emergence and spread of partial artemisinin-based combination therapy(ACT) resistance in Africa, regular monitoring of the efficacy of current artemisinin-based combinations is recommended for the early detection of emerging drug resistance in the study setting and beyond.…”
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Concepts and Contexts of Creative Evaluation Approaches by Elisavet Christou, Violet Owen, Pinar Ceyhan

“…Although creativity in evaluation has been consistently valued and needed by evaluation practitioners and researchers, the use of the term CE is currently limited in its applications as it has been developed inconsistently and often in isolation to the broader evaluation practice. …”
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A multi-level implementation strategy to increase adoption of chiropractic care for low back pain in primary care clinics: a randomized stepped-wedge pilot study protocol by Eric J. Roseen, André Bussières, Rocky Reichman, Celia Bora, Jennifer Trieu, Kirsten Austad, Charles Williams, Ryan A. Fischer, Danielle Parrilla, Lance D. Laird, Michael LaValley, Roni L. Evans, Robert B. Saper, Natalia E. Morone

“…., manual therapy, exercise instruction, advice on self-care), implementation strategies to increase adoption of chiropractic care for LBP in primary care clinics are understudied, particularly in underserved communities. …”
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Feasibility of Cognitive Training in Combination With Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in a Home-Based Context (TrainStim-Home): study protocol for a randomised controlled t... by Ulrike Grittner, Agnes Flöel, Rafal Nowak, Friederike Thams, Daria Antonenko, Merle Rocke, Robert Malinowski

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Generating evidence on screening, diagnosis and management of non-communicable diseases during pregnancy; a scoping review of current gap and practice in India with a comparison of... by Theophilus Lakiang, Sonali Abner Daniel, Kauma Kurian C, Minashree Horo, Shumayla Shumayla, Sunil Mehra

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Global variation in antibiotic prescribing guidelines and the implications for decreasing AMR in the future by Emmama Jamil, Emmama Jamil, Zikria Saleem, Brian Godman, Brian Godman, Brian Godman, Matti Ullah, Afreenish Amir, Abdul Haseeb, Johanna C. Meyer, Johanna C. Meyer, Muhammad Usman Qamar, Safa S. Almarzoky Abuhussain

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Increase in colonic propionate as a method of preventing weight gain in adults aged 20–40 years: iPREVENT, a multicentre, double-blind, randomised, parallel-group trial by Gary Frost, Joana C Vasconcelos, Jennifer E Pugh, Aisha Anjum, Katerina Petropoulou, George Thom, Louise McCombie, Martina Tashkova, Sumayya Alshehhi, Daphne Babalis, Leah Holroyd, Christina Prechtl, Tom Preston, Mike J Lean, Waljit Dhillo, A Toby Prevost, and Douglas Morrison

“…Objectives To investigate the impact of increasing colonic production of the short-chain fatty acid propionate on preventing body weight gain, in younger adults, over 12 months. …”
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Adapting Solar Cells With Polysilicon Passivated Contacts to Radiation-Rich Environments by Nicolas Enjalbert, Romain Cariou, Sébastien Dubois

“… In the context of increased space photovoltaic power needs and cost reduction pressures, silicon solar cells spark a new interest for space missions. …”
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External Factors Influence on Defects Detection by Scanning Contact Potentiometry by A. I. Alwaheba, V. I. Surin

“…Scanning contact potentiometry (SCP) method was used to detect structural inhomogeneities in a welded joint under the application of heat and constant electric current. …”
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Contact Dermatitis Caused by Topical Minoxidil: Allergy or Just Irritation by Alexandra Junge, Susanne Radonjic-Hoesli, Simon Bossart, Dagmar Simon, Pierre de Viragh, Robert E. Hunger, Kristine Heidemeyer, S. Morteza Seyed Jafari

“…Most patients presented with classic signs of contact dermatitis, including erythema, pruritus, and increased scaling of the scalp. …”
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