Dying of starvation if not from bombs: assessing measurement properties of the Food Insecurity Experiences Scale (FIES) in Gaza’s civilian population experiencing the world’s worst... by Feten Fekih-Romdhane, Kamel Jebreen, Tasnim Swaitti, Mohammed Jebreen, Eqbal Radwan, Wafa Kammoun-Rebai, Inad Nawajah, Omar Shamsti, Sahar Obeid, Souheil Hallit

“…To achieve this, field practitioners, researchers and decision-makers should be equipped with user-friendly and psychometrically sound measures tailored to real-life war situations and the Palestinian context. Therefore, the present study aimed to test the psychometric properties of the Food Insecurity Experiences Scale (FIES) in a sample of Arabic-speaking community adults currently living in the Gaza Strip during the war. …”
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Changes in the Species Composition and Structure of Large-Diameter Trees Along a Narrow Latitudinal Gradient in Subtropical China by Mengxian Li, Fei Huang, Xiaorong Jia

“…Investigating these impacts provides critical insights for silvicultural species selection and forest structure optimization, particularly in the context of global warming, and is essential for the sustainable development of large-diameter forests. …”
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THERAPEUTIC EYELIDS HYGIENE IN THE ALGORITHMS OF PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF OCULAR SURFACE DISEASES. PART II by V. N. Trubilin, E. G. Poluninа, E. Y. Markova, V. V. Kurenkov, S, G. Kapkova

“…Ten or fifteen years ago, 2–3 tearsubstitudes were presented at the domestic market. Currently, there are doses of different forms of artificial tears, while there are hundreds of them on the western pharmaceutical market. …”
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Multi-omics reveals total flavones from Abelmoschus manihot (L.) Medik. [Malvaceae] ameliorate MAFLD via PI3K/AKT/mTOR-mediated autophagy by Chao Lv, Chao Lv, Chao Lv, Chao Lv, Chao Lv, Lei Zhao, Jiani Hou, Hongyin Sun, Hongyin Sun, Hongyin Sun, Zhongsha Li, Zhongsha Li, Zhongsha Li, Zhongsha Li, Yuesong Wu, Yuesong Wu, Yuesong Wu, Yuesong Wu, Peizheng Shi, Yaping Xiao, Yunjin Xie, Yunjin Xie, Yunjin Xie, Yunjin Xie, Wei Su, Wei Su, Wei Su, Wei Su, Mingzhu Yin, Mingzhu Yin, Mingzhu Yin, Mingzhu Yin

“…In MAFLD mice, TFA treatment significantly decreased body weight gain, hepatic lipid accumulation, and the serum levels of ALT, AST, TC, and TG. …”
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Analyzing the effects of a Maxwell nanofluid with graphene oxide on rectangular, triangular, and chamfered baffles on the surface of a stretched surface by Mohammed Ali, Rassol Hamed Rasheed, Hasan A. Al-Asadi, Saif Ali Kadhim, Dhuha Radhi Nayyef, Farhan Lafta Rashid, Karrar A. Hammoodi, Pooya Pasha

“…As the temperature difference within the fluid increases, energy is transferred between the nanofluid particles in contact with the surface. …”
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Federated learning with tensor networks: a quantum AI framework for healthcare by Amandeep Singh Bhatia, David E Bernal Neira

“…In this work, we propose a federated learning framework based on quantum tensor networks (QTNs) that takes advantage of the principles of many-body quantum physics. Currently, there are no known classical tensor networks (TNs) implemented in federated settings. …”
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Anticipating how spatial fishing restrictions in EU waters perform to protect marine species, habitats, and dependent fisheries by François Bastardie, Amaia Astarloa, Logan Binch, Isabella Bitetto, Dimitrios Damalas, Jochen Depestele, Pierre-Yves Hernvann, Sigrid Lehuta, Jonas Letschert, Irida Maina, Stéphanie Mahévas, Georgia Papantoniou, Miriam Püts, Giovanni Romagnoni, Giovanni Romagnoni, Giovanni Romagnoni, Giovanni Romagnoni, Maria Teresa Spedicato, Klaas Sys, Irini Tsikopoulou, Gert Van Hoey, Walter Zupa, Anna Rindorf

“…Our findings emphasize that redistributing fishing effort without reducing overall effort and catches may negate intended decreases in mortality rates of sensitive marine species or restoration of vulnerable marine habitats to the status targeted by the European marine legislation (EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive MSFD). …”
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School-Based Online Surveillance of Youth: Systematic Search and Content Analysis of Surveillance Company Websites by Alison O'Daffer, Wendy Liu, Cinnamon S Bloss

“…ObjectiveThe two goals of this study were to (1) comprehensively identify school-based online surveillance companies currently in operation, and (2) collate and analyze company-described surveillance services, monitoring processes, and features provided. …”
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Herd immunity to hepatitis A virus in the Saint Petersburg and Leningrad Region by A. Yu. Popova, A. Yu. Gorbunova, Yu. V. Ostankova, S. A. Egorova, D. E. Reingardt, A. R. Ivanova, A. N. Schemelev, I. V. Drozd, O. B. Zhimbaeva, E. M. Danilova, A. M. Milichkina, E. B. Ezhlova, A. A. Melnikova, N. S. Bashketova, L. V. Buts, A. A. Totolian

“…Acute HA accounted for the largest share in the structure of acute viral hepatitis morbidity – 61%, and in comparison, with 2010, its specific weight increased 1.3 times (55% – in 2010). Currently, there is no specific treatment for HA. …”
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Evaluation of the Clear Fear Smartphone App for Young People Experiencing Anxiety: Uncontrolled Pre– and Post–Follow-Up Study by Chiara Samele, Norman Urquia, Rachel Edwards, Katie Donnell, Nihara Krause

“…Eligible participants were aged between 16 and 25 years with mild to moderate anxiety but not currently receiving treatment or in contact with specialist mental health services or using other interventions or apps to help monitor or manage their mental health. …”
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Leaving no one behind: the impact of disability and socioeconomic status on maternal continuum of care by Ebisa Turi, Lisa Gold, Ha N.D Le, Hasheem Mannan, Eric H.Y. Lau, Julie Abimanyi-Ochom

“…Higher maternal education (AOR = 1.63–2.27), female-headed household (AOR = 1.14, 95% CI: 1.07–1.22), currently working (AOR = 1.29, 95% CI:1.22–1.37) and wealth quintile (increasing from poor to the richest (AOR = 1.24–2.18) were positively associated with higher odds of completing the CoC. …”
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HORMONE IMBALANCE AS A MANIFESTATION OF STRESS IN THE FORMATION OF OLIGOMENORRHEA IN TEENAGE GIRLS by В. Диннік, О. Диннік, С. Новохатська

“… Stress is currently the most significant factor contributing to reproductive function disorders and has become a major public health problem in the 21st century. …”
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The Prevalence of Dermoscopy Use Among Dermatology Residents in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Cross-Sectional Study by Abdullah Almeziny, Rahaf Almutairi, Amal Altamimi, Khloud Alshehri, Latifah Almehaideb, Asem Shadid, Mohammed Al Mashali

“…Dermoscopy use is increasing worldwide, but to date, no study has documented the attitudes toward and use of dermoscopy among future dermatologists in Saudi Arabia. …”
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The use and impact of surveillance-based technology initiatives in inpatient and acute mental health settings: a systematic review by Jessica L. Griffiths, Katherine R. K. Saunders, Una Foye, Anna Greenburgh, Ciara Regan, Ruth E. Cooper, Rose Powell, Ellen Thomas, Geoff Brennan, Antonio Rojas-García, Brynmor Lloyd-Evans, Sonia Johnson, Alan Simpson

“…Abstract Background The use of surveillance technologies is becoming increasingly common in inpatient mental health settings, commonly justified as efforts to improve safety and cost-effectiveness. …”
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EstablishINg the best STEp-up treatments for children with uncontrolled asthma despite INhaled corticosteroids (EINSTEIN): protocol for a systematic review, network meta-analysis a... by Ian Sinha, Dyfrig A Hughes, Michelle Maden, Stephen Turner, Sofia Cividini, Sarah Donegan, Giovanna Culeddu, Katie Rose, Olive Fulton, Catrin Tudur Smith

“…Treatment with a low-dose ICS, however, fails to control asthma symptoms in around 10%–15% of children and this places the individual at increased risk for an asthma attack. At present, there is no clear preferred treatment option for a child whose asthma is not controlled by low-dose ICS and international guidelines currently recommend at least three treatment options. …”
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Effectiveness of virtual fencing in a mountain environment and its impact on heifer behaviour and welfare by P. Fuchs, C.M. Pauler, M.K. Schneider, C. Umstätter, C. Rufener, B. Wechsler, R.M. Bruckmaier, M. Probo

“…Video cameras recorded animal reactions upon virtual fence contact. Grass height was measured to estimate forage availability in the currently grazed paddocks. …”
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Prevalence and associated factors of tuberculosis among diabetic patients attending public health facilities in Ethiopia: a multicenter study by Ayinalem Alemu, Getachew Seid, Getu Diriba, Michael Hailu, Biniyam Dange, Shewki Moga, Daniel Melese, Gemechu Tadesse, Solomon H Mariam, Nega Berhe, Balako Gumi

“…Abstract Background Individuals with diabetes mellitus (DM) have high tuberculosis (TB) prevalence. Currently, the incidence of DM is increasing in low and middle-income countries including Ethiopia where TB is also endemic, which may complicate TB prevention and control efforts. …”
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NECROSIS AS A COMPLICATION OF LOCAL ANESTHESIA IN DENTISTRY by V.V. Lepsky, C. V. Osik

“…However, as a rule, most of the groups of painkillers contain vasoconstrictors of the cartridge, such as adrenaline hydrochloride, noradrenaline, although the last one is currently banned for use because of the complications that it can cause. …”
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SOUTH AFRICAN USERS’ FUNCTION AND EXPERIENCE WITH A MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL MICROPROCESSOR KNEE: A MIXED METHODS STUDY by Surona Visagie, Benje Theron

“…FINDINGS: The time to complete the L-Test decreased on average 7.5 s between baseline (35.4 s) and post-test (27.9 s) data. …”
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Unveiling the third dimension of glass by Faidra Oikonomopoulou

“…As a result glass structures are currently dominated by virtually 2-dimensional, planar elements and confined to the limited shapes that can be achieved by those. …”
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