Modelling of biological age in stable and acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by Yujiao Wang, Ting Mu, Yufen Fu, Yuxin Wang, Guoping Li

“…Biological age (BA), a novel metric for gauging the extent of aging, has rarely been investigated in the context of acute exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD). Our study aimed to elucidate the association between BA and AECOPD, thereby highlighting the potential of BA as a predictive tool in clinical practice. …”
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Environmental Risk Factors of Psychosis: A Review by Bartosz Jagieła, Michał Bolek, Monika Fidyk, Aleksandra Kędzia, Dominika Musialska, Magda Minkiewicz

“…These external determinants could possibly be managed in attempts to contain the problem of increased mental health conditions with the main psychotic component. …”
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A psychological perspective on entrepreneurship and innovation in universities: The role of educators and tutors in enhancing motivation, interest, and academic success by Qian Li, Zhaoping Zhang, Shien Xiao

“…Future research prospects include exploring the complex dynamics of tutor interventions, their long-term impact, and addressing the limitations of current studies within the context of a psychological perspective on entrepreneurship and innovation in universities.…”
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Therapeutic use of transcranial ultrasound for epilepsy: A review by Lara Hogeveen, Paul Boon, Ann Mertens, Lennart Verhagen, Kristl Vonck

“…The limitations are addressed, and the technique is discussed in the context of currently available therapies for DRE.…”
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Effects of coix seed polyphenol extract on rumen fermentation, milk production, fatty acid profile, antioxidant activity, and polyphenol content in dairy goats by X.Z. Tian, Y.Q. Xu, J.X. Qin, X. Wang, S.L. Xie, R. Chen, Q. Lu, X. Chen

“…An increase in dietary CSE linearly and quadratically increased milk production parameters, and quadratically increased milk protein, lactose, and SNF. …”
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SARS-CoV-2 Omicron (B.1.1.529) variant: structural features, biological characteristics, impact on scientific research, general precautions and protective procedures; a systematic... by Prithiviraj Nagarajan, Anitha Vetrivel, Jayanthi Kumar, Anusheela Howlader, Kumar Rangarajalu, Satheesh Kumar Sabapathy, Muthu Gopal, Saravanaavel Kumar

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Classification of finger movements through optimal EEG channel and feature selection by Murside Degirmenci, Yilmaz Kemal Yuce, Matjaž Perc, Matjaž Perc, Matjaž Perc, Matjaž Perc, Matjaž Perc, Yalcin Isler

“…This study design may result in an increasing number of false positives and a significant decrease in the prediction rates and classification performance. …”
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A multi-faceted review of wind turbine optimization techniques: Metaheuristics and related issues by Hegazy Rezk, Abdul Ghani Olabi, Tabbi Wilberforce, Enas Taha Sayed

“…Their applications in the context of wind energy will be investigated in this paper. …”
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Nutritional Evaluation of Some Complementary Food Mixtures for Weaning Stage by El-Shahat, G. El-Dreny, Marwa, M. Shaheen, Hend, M. Saleh

“…In this context, the current experiment was conducted to form a weaning food (12 mixtures) for babies from six to twenty-four months of age that includes fruits, vegetables, and grains consisting of bananas, kiwi, and pumpkin mixed with beans, rice, date powder, and dried milk. …”
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Spatial Dataset of Climate Robust and High-Yield Agricultural Areas in Brandenburg: Results of a Classification Framework Using Bio-Economic Climate Simulations by Hannah Jona von Czettritz, Sandra Uthes, Johannes Schuler, Kurt-Christian Kersebaum, Peter Zander

“…Coherent spatial data are crucial for informed land use and regional planning decisions, particularly in the context of securing a crisis-proof food supply and adapting to climate change. …”
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Prevalence and clinical significance of sarcopenia in patients with chronic myeloproliferative neoplasms: epidemiology, diagnosis, and intervention strategies by Adelina G. Garifullina, Bulat A. Bakirov, Gulnaz H. Lasynova, Evgeny O. Goldyrev, Dmitry A. Kudlay

“…Research into sarcopenia in the context of MPNs remains highly relevant, as timely diagnosis and management may significantly influence clinical outcomes.…”
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RESEARCH AND DESIGN OF MULTI-DIRECTIONAL DUMPING CONSTRUCTION IN TRUCKS by Thong Duc HONG, Hiep Thanh THAI

“…In the current transportation industry, especially transporting coal, sand, heavy stone, construction waste, etc., dump trucks occupy a critical position. …”
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L’évaluation d’impact environnemental et social en péril by Gilles Côté, Jean-Philippe Waaub, Bertrand Mareschal

“…However, the shortcomings of current practice combined with the pressure to relax ESIA schemes could lead to their marginalization. …”
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Micro-screw extrusion 3D printing of multiscale ternary nanocomposite absorbers – Part II: Design and process simulation of the extrusion system by Jiahang Zhang, Dongsheng Li, Mingming Wang

“…In the context of structural–functional integration, the development of advanced functional resin-based composites using Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) technology has become a prominent research area. …”
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Evaluation of deepseek, gemini, ChatGPT-4o, and perplexity in responding to salivary gland cancer by Ahmed Bashah, Abdulkhaleq Salem, Ali Al-waqeerah, Eslam Ghaleb, Natheer Wahan, Ahmed Awad, Omran Al-tos, Gang Chen

“…This study assessed the performance of these AI chatbots in responding to clinical questions commonly posed by surgeons in the context of salivary gland cancer, a field closely related to oral and maxillofacial oncology. …”
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Methylphenidate in Borderline Personality Disorder: Assessing Its Therapeutic Potential and Limitations by Simone Pardossi, Alessandro Cuomo, Despoina Koukouna, Mario Pinzi, Bernardo Firenzuoli, Andrea Fagiolini

“…Impulsivity is increasingly recognized as a transdiagnostic feature that spans multiple psychiatric disorders, including borderline personality disorder (BPD), bipolar disorder, and substance use disorders. …”
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Modeling Retail Buildings Within Renewable Energy Communities: Generation and Implementation of Reference Energy Use Profiles by Samuele Lozza, Matteo Caldera, Daniele Fava, Martina Ferrando, Francesco Causone

“…In a constantly evolving context where non-dispatchable renewable energy sources (RESs) are becoming increasingly widespread, the role of Renewable Energy Communities (RECs) is gaining momentum as a way to promote distributed self-consumption. …”
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A role of corporate image as a successful determinant of human resource management strategy and marketing strategy in the firm performance of hospitality industry In Indonesia by Harianto Respati, Boge Triatmanto, Mokhamad Natsir, Djoko Hanantijo

“…This study aims to investigate the influence of human resource management and marketing strategies on corporate image within a competitive market context, particularly in the hospitality sector. Moreover, it explores whether corporate image mediates between human resource management strategies, marketing strategies, and firm performance. …”
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Advances of traditional Chinese medicine preclinical mechanisms and clinical studies on diabetic peripheral neuropathy by Yuna Zhang, Xianglong Wu, Wenhui Yao, Yadong Ni, Xuansheng Ding

“…Considering there is no specific drug for the management of DPN, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has increasingly drawn attention of clinicians and researchers around the world due to its characteristics of multiple targets, active components, and exemplary safety.Objective To summarize the current status of TCM in the treatment of DPN and provide directions for novel drug development, the clinical effects and potential mechanisms of TCM used in treating DPN were comprehensively reviewed.Methods Existing evidence on TCM interventions for DPN was screened from databases such as PubMed, the Cochrane Neuromuscular Disease Group Specialized Register (CENTRAL), and the Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure Database (CNKI). …”
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AN AN EMPIRICAL ASSESSMENT OF INNOVATION PRACTICES OF QUANTITY SURVEYING FIRMS IN GHANA by D. Owusu-Manu, A Torku, E Pärn, M.N Addy, D.J Edwards

“…What is more alarming is that the QS firms are rated to have a low disposition towards the adoption of innovation. This established context propelled the need for empirically assessing the innovation practices amongst the QS firms in Ghana. …”
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