Corneal collagen crosslinking for keratoconus. A review by M. M. Bikbov, V. K. Surkova

“…Keratoconus is one of the most common corneal ectasia affecting 1 in 250 to 250 000 persons. Currently, the rate of iatrogenic ectasia following eximer laser refractive surgery increases due to biomechanical weakening of the cornea. …”
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Instrumented gait analysis post‐anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in pediatric patients: A non‐invasive method for quantifying the static and dynamic leg axis by Leonie Kijewski, Eva Böker, Karoline Hofmann, Thomas Engel, Pierre Hepp, Maren Witt

“…Abstract Purpose This study explores the potential of Instrumented gait analysis (IGA) as a non‐invasive tool for monitoring rehabilitation in pediatric patients with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. Current clinical assessments, such as physical exams and X‐rays, have limitations in evaluating dynamic knee alignment and loading. …”
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The Impact of Flow Rate Variations on the Power Performance and Efficiency of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells: A Focus on Anode Flooding Caused by Crossover Effect and Concentr... by Byung-Yeon Seo, Hyun Kyu Suh

“…Simulation results demonstrated a 24.40% increase in current density when raising <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><msub><mrow><mover accent="true"><mrow><mi>m</mi></mrow><mo>˙</mo></mover></mrow><mrow><msub><mrow><mi>H</mi></mrow><mrow><mn>2</mn></mrow></msub></mrow></msub></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> from 2.26 to 3.02 LPM and <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><msub><mrow><mover accent="true"><mrow><mi>m</mi></mrow><mo>˙</mo></mover></mrow><mrow><msub><mrow><mi>O</mi></mrow><mrow><mn>2</mn></mrow></msub></mrow></msub></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> from 7.17 to 9.56 LPM. …”
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Registry-based surveillance of paediatric home respiratory support in Switzerland: methodology and initial findings by Sophie Guerin, Christian Bieli, Regula Corbelli, Thomas Ferry, Miriam Giaranna, Matthias Horn, Silvia Miano, Nicolas Regamey, Daniel Trachsel, Sylvain Blanchon

“…This first publication aims to present the SwissPedHRS methodology and describe the current paediatric population with home respiratory support in Switzerland and its evolution from 2001 to 2023. …”
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Landslide activation during deglaciation in a fjord-dominated landscape: observations from southern Alaska (1984–2022) by J. Walden, J. Walden, M. Jacquemart, M. Jacquemart, B. Higman, R. Hugonnet, R. Hugonnet, R. Hugonnet, A. Manconi, A. Manconi, D. Farinotti, D. Farinotti

“…Additionally, many glaciers in this area are retreating out of glacially carved fjords, leaving landslides in contact with deep waterbodies that can substantially increase the reach of a catastrophic failure through displacement waves or hazard cascades. …”
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On a novel method to synthesize POSS-based hybrids: An example of the preparation of TPU based system by O. Monticelli, A. Fina, D. Cavallo, E. Gioffredi, G. Delprato

“…Furthermore, an increase of surface water wettability, evidenced by the decrease of water contact angle from 95° for pristine TPU to 70° in TPU containing 10"wt% of reactive POSS, is found.…”
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A Sociological study of the Relationship between Smartphone Addiction and Phubbing Case Study18-29 Year Old Females of Ramhormoz City by Ali Boudaghi, Ali Hossein Hosseinzadeh, Sayedeh Sara Mousavi Moghadam

“…The statistical population of the current research includes all women aged 18 to 29 in Ramhormoz city. …”
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Therapy, Pain &amp; Training by Jendrusch G, Henke T, Schnell D, Platen P

“…However, athletes are at increased risk for eye injuries caused by high-velocity objects e.g. balls or physical contact with opponents. …”
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Reassessing immediate coal phase-out: Dual imperatives of capacity control and renewables expansion in China’s net-zero strategy by Jiaxing Wang, Xi Lu, Hao Wang, Yang Ou, Jianxiao Wang, Dan Tong, Yan Li, Ziwen Ruan, Zihua Yin, Wenlong Zhou, Benjamin McLellan, Emily Xing, Anna M. MacLennan, Jingli Fan, Xian Zhang, Michael B. McElroy, Kebin He

“…Broader context: Reducing CO2 emissions in power systems is crucial for China in achieving its net-zero emission target. …”
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SolarSegNet: A multimodal frequency-aware network for photovoltaic power stations extraction using Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 images in coastal China by Fangxiong Wang, Zhiying Liao, Yingzi Hou, Zhenqi Cui, Yiqi Wang, Jiachen Gong, Haomiao Yu, Junfu Wang, Yuanyi Zhu, Qiao Yu, Jianfeng Zhu

“…Current deep learning-based remote sensing methods for photovoltaic (PV) power stations identification primarily focus on inland high-irradiance areas, but exhibit significant limitations in accurately delineating boundary of multi-scale PV power stations in coastal regions. …”
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Winter wheat yield responses to growing degree days: Long-term trends and adaptability in major producing areas of China by Ziyang Liu, Davide Cammarano, Xiaojun Liu, Yongchao Tian, Yan Zhu, Weixing Cao, Qiang Cao

“…This study provides crucial insights into current challenges and offers a foundation for future research on yield forecasting under varying climate scenarios.…”
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Helminth Coinfections Modulate Disease Dynamics and Vaccination Success in the Era of Emerging Infectious Diseases by Brice Armel Nembot Fogang, Linda Batsa Debrah, Michael Owusu, George Agyei, Julia Meyer, Jonathan Mawutor Gmanyami, Manuel Ritter, Kathrin Arndts, Derrick Adu Mensah, Tomabu Adjobimey, Achim Hörauf, Alexander Yaw Debrah

“…Helminth infection can also negatively impact vaccine efficacy by suppressing B cell activity, reducing antibody levels, and decreasing vaccine effectiveness against infectious diseases. …”
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The association between dietary fat quality and quantity and hospitalization duration in COVID-19 in Iranian patients: a cross-sectional study by Farideh Shiraseb, Atieh Mirzababaei, Atieh Mirzababaei, Mahya Mehri Hajmir, Sara Ebrahimi, Shabnam Hosseini, Zeinab Zarrinvafa, Mahnaz Sadid, Yasaman Aali, Azam Mohamadi, Azam Mohamadi, Khadijeh Mirzaei

“…Additionally, there was a positive association between CSI levels and DH. Current findings indicate that the quality and balance of dietary fats may play a crucial role in modulating inflammatory responses and clinical outcomes.…”
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Understanding the effectiveness and underlying mechanisms of lifestyle modification interventions in adults with learning disabilities: a mixed-methods systematic review by Dikshyanta Rana, Sophie Westrop, Nishant Jaiswal, Evi Germeni, Arlene McGarty, Louisa Ells, Phillippa Lally, Michael McEwan, Craig Melville, Leanne Harris, Olivia Wu

“…Following this, the specific interacting contexts and underlying mechanisms were appraised, and the synthesis focused on developing context–mechanism–outcome configurations (CMOCs), which formed the basis of the emerging programme theory. …”
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Vulnerability of Gubernatrix cristata to climate change, anthropogenic pressures, and hybridization threats by Regina Gabriela Medina, Marisol Domínguez

“…Field validation through a citizen science initiative contributed new presence records, supporting our model’s predictions. Currently, 4.50% of cardinal’s suitable areas overlap with areas of high anthropic pressures, while 27.04% are in contact with the hybridizing species Diuca diuca. …”
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PRESCRIPTION OF MEDICATIONS INFLUENCING PROGNOSIS IN ATRIAL FIBRILLATION WITH ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION, CORONARY HEART DISEASE, CHRONIC HEART FAILURE, BY THE REGISTRY REKVAZA-CLINIC by E. V. Stepina, M. M. Lukyanov, M. A. Bichurina, E. N. Belova, E. V. Kudryashov, Yu. V. Yuzkov, S. A. Boytsov

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DEVELOPMENT PROSPECTS OF THE RUSSIAN MARKET OF TECHNICAL SERVICING AND REPAIR IN THE СONTEXT OF A PANDEMIC by O. A. Tettsoeva

“…Currently, at a time of decreasing automotive production caused by the suspension of the plants in the period of lockdown, the reduction in purchasing power of communities connected with the risk of unemployment occurrence in consequence of business failures, the decline in wages and lower vacancy rates, is foreseen reduced demand for new cars against the background of significant increase in sales volumes in the used cars market segment and, therefore, sharp increase in demand for car services performing technical servicing and repair. …”
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The effect of social networks on the development of gastronomy – the way forward to the development of gastronomy tourism in Serbia by Dragan Vukolic, Tamara Gajić, Mirjana Penic

“…Purpose – To evaluate some of the current discussions about the possible impacts of social networks on the development of gastronomy in the Republic of Serbia. …”
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Improved effectiveness of vaccination campaigns against rabies by reducing spatial heterogeneity in coverage. by Elaine A Ferguson, Ahmed Lugelo, Anna Czupryna, Danni Anderson, Felix Lankester, Lwitiko Sikana, Jonathan Dushoff, Katie Hampson

“…Using generalized linear mixed models, we find that current focal (village-level) dog rabies incidence decreases with increasing recent focal vaccination coverage. …”
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Determining the Teachers' Attitude towards "Mistake" and "Making Mistakes" in the Learning Process and Improving the Culture facing it (case study: elementary school students) by Mazhar Babaee, Hedyeh Azagh

“…With these perceptions, teachers may react differently to students' mistakes. In this context, the teacher's attitude, his awareness and experience of the impact of mistakes on progress and success in dealing with students' mistakes are very important. …”
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