Localized policy design for clean heating transitions: a multi-city analysis of renter preferences for energy efficiency by Graeme Troxell, Steve Conrad, Reuven Sussman

“…IntroductionThe transition to clean heating systems in rental housing is crucial for achieving net-zero emissions goals, yet current policy frameworks lack systematic understanding of how renter preferences vary across different market contexts. …”
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Chickengunya by Mehwash Kashif, Haya Arshad Ali

“…Other symptoms include fatigue  , nausea aphthae , erosions and cheilitis atypical manif neurological, cardiovascular, skin, ocular, renal and other manifestations. 4 Only a blood test can definitively diagnose chikungunya as symptoms are not always easy to tell apart from other conditions. Currently, there is no vaccine or antiviral treatment. …”
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Assessment of synergy-assisted EMG-driven NMSK model for upper limb muscle activation prediction in cross-country sit-skiing double poling by Xue Chen, Zhongxue Yuan, Xianzhi Gao, Yanxin Zhang, Chenglin Liu, Bo Huo, Bo Huo

“…However, frequent shoulder joint movements significantly increase the incidence of shoulder joint disorders. …”
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Mitigating fatigue in long COVID patients with MYPplus: a clinical observation by Yu-Jin Choi, Jin-Seok Lee, Jin-Yong Joung, Seung-Ju Hwang, Young-Yil Kim, Chang-Gue Son

“…It is estimated that approximately 10% of individuals who contact COVID-19 develop Long COVID, with fatigue and brain fog being among the most commonly reported and debilitating symptoms. …”
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The neurobiological basis of emotions and their connection to facial expressions in non-human mammals: insights in nonverbal communication by Daniel Mota-Rojas, Alexandra L. Whittaker, Cécile Bienboire-Frosini, Jhon Buenhombre, Patricia Mora-Medina, Adriana Domínguez-Oliva, Julio Martínez-Burnes, Ismael Hernández-Avalos, Adriana Olmos-Hernández, Antonio Verduzco-Mendoza, Alejandro Casas-Alvarado, Karina Lezama-García, Temple Grandin

“…Considering these coded facial movements, current research aims to associate certain facial expressions with the animals’ emotional states and affective contexts. …”
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Digital Transformation in Higher Education: Enhancing Support Services Through Mobile Apps by Anusuyah Subbarao, Nasreen Khan, Aysa Siddika, Muhammad A. Fathullah, Mohd A. Sanwani, Fia F. Adam, Debrina V. Ferezagia, Melisa B. Altamira

“…The findings are intended to advise higher education institutions on integrating mobile apps to assist Generation Z better, eventually leading to increased student engagement and satisfaction. This study emphasizes the significance of mobile technology in current educational contexts and offers practical insights for universities looking to use digital technologies to improve campus support services. …”
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Neurotoxic Effects of Pesticides: Implications for Neurodegenerative and Neurobehavioral Disorders by Alexandra Andreea Botnaru, Ancuta Lupu, Paula Cristina Morariu, Alexandra Jităreanu, Alin Horatiu Nedelcu, Branco Adrian Morariu, Emil Anton, Maria Luisa Di Gioia, Vasile Valeriu Lupu, Oana Maria Dragostin, Madalina Vieriu, Ionela Daniela Morariu

“…Pesticides play an essential role in modern agriculture, yet increasing evidence links their widespread use to neurotoxic effects that contribute to both neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders. …”
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Gastrocnemius activation deficits and running biomechanics after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: the missing link? by Florian Forelli, Florian Forelli, Florian Forelli, Ayrton Moiroux-Sahraoui, Ayrton Moiroux-Sahraoui, Jean Mazeas, Jean Mazeas, Anais Pengue Koyi, Mouna Labib, Adrien Cerrito

“…They also demonstrated altered running biomechanics, including longer ground contact time (0.29 vs. 0.26 s, p = 0.02, d = − 0.5), shorter stride length (1.32 vs. 1.41 m, p = 0.03, d = 0.9), reduced vertical stiffness (21.8 vs. 25.6 kN.m−1, p = 0.03, d = 0.5), and slightly increased step width (0.14 vs. 0.13 m, p = 0.05, d = 0.4). …”
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Family Medicine for internally displaced persons in Mali: A training of trainers approach by Drissa M. Sidibé, Ann Isabelle Grégoire, Véronique Lisée, Pierre Rodrigue Traoré, Inhissa B. Bengaly, Aboubakary Konaté, Ibrahim H. Sidibé, Sabina Abou Malham, David-Martin Milot, Gabriel Blouin-Genest

“…Mali is currently experiencing a polycrisis, characterised by the interplay of growing socio-political insecurity, massive population displacements and recurrent tensions in the functioning of the health system and the provision of care. …”
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Administration of aspirin and risk of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma by Arooba Noor Abbasi, Fatimah Bismah Athar, Arooba Lakho

“…While Aspirin shows major benefits in other contexts, its role in PDAC risk reduction appears limited. …”
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Impact on alcohol selection and online purchasing of changing the proportion of available non-alcoholic versus alcoholic drinks: A randomised controlled trial. by Natasha Clarke, Anna K M Blackwell, Jennifer Ferrar, Katie De-Loyde, Mark A Pilling, Marcus R Munafò, Theresa M Marteau, Gareth J Hollands

“…<h4>Background</h4>Increasing the availability of non-alcoholic options is a promising population-level intervention to reduce alcohol consumption, currently unassessed in naturalistic settings. …”
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Evaluating the impact, implementation experience and political economy of primary care networks in Kenya: protocol for a mixed methods study by Beatrice Amboko, Jacinta Nzinga, Benjamin Tsofa, Peter Mugo, Anita Musiega, Beryl Maritim, Ethan Wong, Caitlin Mazzilli, Wangari Ng’ang’a, Brittany Hagedorn, Gillian Turner, Anne Musuva, Felix Murira, Nirmala Ravishankar, Salim Hussein, Edwine Barasa

“…Abstract Background Primary care networks (PCNs) are increasingly being adopted in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to improve the delivery of primary health care (PHC). …”
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Assessing and Enhancing Nutrition and Physical Activity Environments in Early Childhood Education and Care Centers: Scoping Review of eHealth Tools by Joyce Hayek, Kelsi Dickson, Lynne M Z Lafave

“… BackgroundEarly childhood is a critical period for shaping lifelong health behaviors, making early childhood education and care (ECEC) environments ideal for implementing nutrition and physical activity interventions. eHealth tools are increasingly utilized in ECEC settings due to their accessibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness, demonstrating promise in enhancing educators’ practices. …”
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Presentation of Financial Assets in the Monetary Statistics by V. N. Salin, O. Y. Sitnikova, L. Y. Arhangelskaya

“…The purpose of the study. Currently, the issues of determining, presenting and analyzing indicators of economic assets, in particular, financial ones, are relevant, since financial assets, along with nonfinancial ones, constitute the most important characteristic of national wealth as a level of development of the country and are the basis for constructing national accounts, indicators of monetary statistics and other sections of macroeconomic statistics. …”
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Is drought protection possible without compromising flood protection? Estimating the potential dual-use benefit of small flood reservoirs in southern Germany by S. Q.-G. Ho, S. Q.-G. Ho, S. Q.-G. Ho, U. Ehret, U. Ehret

“…<p>As climate change drives the intensification and increased frequency of hydrological extremes, the need to balance drought resilience and flood protection becomes critical for proper water resources management. …”
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Determinants of communication between partners about STD symptoms: implications for partner referral in South Africa by A. Meyer-Weitz, P. Reddy, B. van den Borne, G. Kok, J. Pietersen

“…It is argued that the duration of infection increases the probability of harmful sequelae and STD transmission, including HIV, to others. …”
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Characterizing obesity: A qualitative study by Tim Bober, Flor Cameron, Lane Alexander, J.G. Luiggi-Hernandez, David Rometo, Linda-Marie Lavenburg, Haley Grant, Emily Klawson, Autumn R. Boyer, Kathleen M. McTigue, Julie Gouveia-Pisano, Avani Patel, Lisa Tarasenko, Jannette Escobar, Allison Brenner, Scott M. Vouri, Feng Dai, Megan E. Hamm

“…Conclusion: This qualitative study of people with obesity, health professionals, and payors demonstrated current views of addressing and treating obesity in clinical settings. …”
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Everyday living with osteoarthritis in the global South: A qualitative focus group inquiry in Nigeria by Tolulope Owoyemi, Ibidunni Alonge, Oladapo Adetunji, Emmanuel Ogbu, Adebimpe Ogunbanjo, Simon White, Adewale Adebajo, Christian Mallen, Opeyemi O. Babatunde, Krysia Dziedzic

“…This study aimed to explore lived experiences, expressed needs and current care gaps for people living with osteoarthritis in low-health resource contexts using Nigeria as a case study. …”
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Development of a Self‐Deploying Extra‐Aortic Compression Device for Medium‐Term Hemodynamic Stabilization: A Feasibility Study by Adrienne Ji, James Davies, Phuoc Thien Phan, Chi Cong Nguyen, Bibhu Sharma, Kefan Zhu, Emanuele Nicotra, Jingjing Wan, Hoang‐Phuong Phan, Christopher Hayward, Nigel H. Lovell, Thanh Nho Do

“…Current mechanical assistive devices, such as intra‐aortic balloon pumps (IABP) and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), offer temporary stabilization but are limited to short‐term use due to risks associated with prolonged blood contact. …”
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Frequency of weight and body composition increases in advanced non‐small cell lung cancer patients during first line therapy by Philip Bonomi, Hita Moudgalya, Sandra L. Gomez, Palmi Shah, Sanjib Basu, Marta Batus, Levi B. Martinka, Ahmed Abdelkader, Iphigenia Tzameli, Sonia Cobain, Susie Collins, Edmund J. Keliher, Danna M. Breen, Roberto A. Calle, Mary Jo Fidler, Jeffrey A. Borgia

“…One cohort received the current standard of care (CSOC), which consisted of immunotherapy and newer chemotherapy regimens, and the other cohort was treated with the former standard of care (FSOC), consisting only of older platinum‐containing regimens. …”
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