Heterogeneity in family dynamics among adolescents engaging in high-risk sexual behaviors: a latent class analysis by Sarah M. Godoy, Mimi V. Chapman, Todd M. Jensen, Eraka P. Bath, Laura S. Abrams, Rachel W. Goode, William J. Hall

“…However, these findings point to considerable complexity in understanding how family functioning relates to CSE. Research that allows for longitudinal or retrospective analysis to understand how families were functioning at the time of CSE initiation, would help in delineating what types of families are most protective against CSE for adolescents.…”
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Information Propagation in Hypergraph-Based Social Networks by Hai-Bing Xiao, Feng Hu, Peng-Yue Li, Yu-Rong Song, Zi-Ke Zhang

“…Social networks, functioning as core platforms for modern information dissemination, manifest distinctive user clustering behaviors and state transition mechanisms, thereby presenting new challenges to traditional information propagation models. …”
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Evaluating the effects of climate-induced heatwaves on the thermal dynamics and water quality of a deep reservoir in Portugal by Manuel Almeida, Senlin Zhu, Rita M. Cardoso, Pedro M.M. Soares, Pedro Coelho

“…The study also underscores the importance of hydrodynamic forcing functions, such as inflow temperature and atmospheric variability, in shaping thermal stratification and circulation patterns. …”
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Sex differences in schizophrenia: symptomatology, treatment efficacy and adverse effects by Ivi Moniem, Vasilios Kafetzopoulos

“…Men typically experience illness onset approximately 3–5 years earlier than women, with more severe negative symptoms, worse social functioning, and higher rates of comorbid substance use disorders. …”
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Microbial community composition and co-occurrence network analysis of the rhizosphere soil of the main constructive tree species in Helan Mountain of Northwest China by Yuze Yang, Yue Li, Ke Hao, Yujia Zhao, Min Li, Yongjun Fan

“…Indicating that bacterial communities exhibit more complex and stable interaction patterns in soil. This study reveals the complex interactive relationship between microbial communities and soil physicochemical factors in forest ecosystems. …”
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The Influence of Eco-Anxiety on Sustainable Consumption Choices: A Brief Narrative Review by Anastasia Gkargkavouzi, George Halkos, Panagiota Halkou

“…Addressing this gap, the review examines how emotional responses to climate change, such as eco-anxiety, inform and potentially motivate eco-friendly consumption patterns. Understanding these affective pathways offers valuable insights on how individuals and urban communities can effectively adapt to climate change and establish a sustainable consumption culture. …”
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Gene Expression Signatures of Immaturity, Decreased pH, and Neural Hyperexcitation in the Hippocampus of Alzheimer's Disease Model Mice by Sayaka Naganishi, Hideo Hagihara, Tsuyoshi Miyakawa

“…This study aims to compare gene expression patterns in the brains of multiple AD model mice with those related to these three factors, evaluating the extent of overlap. …”
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Trust-driven approach to enhance early forest fire detection using machine learning by Tayyab Khan, Karan Singh, Bhoopesh Singh Bhati, Khaleel Ahmad, Amal Al-Rasheed, Masresha Getahun, Ben Othman Soufiene

“…The detrimental impacts of forest fires, such as the exacerbation of the greenhouse effect, the hastening of global warming, and the modification of climatic patterns, underscore the urgent necessity for the creation of efficient detection systems. …”
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Novel insights into the molecular mechanisms of sepsis-associated acute kidney injury: an integrative study of GBP2, PSMB8, PSMB9 genes and immune microenvironment characteristics by Haiting Ye, Xiang Zhang, Pengyan Li, Mei Wang, Ruolan Liu, Dingping Yang

“…Utilizing machine learning techniques, three key genes were screened: GBP2, PSMB8 and PSMB9. The expression patterns of these three genes were well-validated through animal experiments and databases. …”
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Unveiling gratitude in Javanese Muslim hajatan traditions: Cultural wisdom and social cohesion in the midst of modernization by Rizky Andana Pohan, M. Ramli, Adi Atmoko, Sa'dun Akbar, Fattah Hanurawan

“…While many studies have explored the role of cultural traditions in maintaining social stability and cultural identity, a significant gap remains in understanding how the hajatan tradition functions as a holistic mechanism for expressing gratitude amid rapid social changes. …”
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Digital twins in logistics: a comprehensive bibliometric analysis for advancing smart cities and sustainable development by Andrii Galkin, Ganna Samchuk, Denys Kopytkov, Russell G. Thompson

“…Third, unlike previous reviews, it systematically connects the functions and impacts of DTs to specific SDGs, thereby bridging a critical gap between technological innovation and sustainability governance. …”
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A Hybrid Method Combining Variational Mode Decomposition and Deep Neural Networks for Predicting PM2.5 Concentration in China by Senlin Li, Bo Tang, Xiaowu Deng

“…The VMD algorithm, which can decompose signals adaptively and possesses a certain level of robustness to noise and interference, decomposes complex time series into intrinsic mode functions (IMFs), which are then used as inputs for training a deep neural network prediction model. …”
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Investigating the Role of Osteopontin (OPN) in the Progression of Breast, Prostate, Renal and Skin Cancers by Gautam Kundu, Selvakumar Elangovan

“…<b>Methods</b>: In this study, we conducted a further examination of the transcriptomic expression profile of SPP1 (Osteopontin) during the progression of cancer in four human tissues, breast, prostate, renal and skin, in order to understand the circumstances conducive to its activation and dysregulation, the biological pathways and other mechanisms involved as well as differences in its splicing patterns influencing its expression and functionality. …”
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Analysis of the structural changes in domestic consumption of FUEL and energetic resources of Moscow by L. G. Moiseykina, E. S. Darda

“…The fuel and energy complex of Moscow is one of the largest in Russia. A feature of its functioning is the concentrated consumption of gas, fuel, electricity, heat energy and other energy resources. …”
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Distinct steps of neural induction revealed by Asterix, Obelix and TrkC, genes induced by different signals from the organizer. by Sonia Pinho, Pamela R Simonsson, Katherine E Trevers, Matthew J Stower, William T Sherlock, Mohsin Khan, Andrea Streit, Guojun Sheng, Claudio D Stern

“…To define signals and responses during the first 5 hours of node signals, a differential screen was conducted. Here we describe three early response genes: two of them, Asterix and Obelix, encode previously undescribed proteins of unknown function but Obelix appears to be a nuclear RNA-binding protein. …”
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Alcohol vs. Cocaine: Impulsivity and Alexithymia in Substance Use Disorder by Alessio Mosca, Giovanna Bubbico, Clara Cavallotto, Stefania Chiappini, Rita Allegretti, Andrea Miuli, Carlotta Marrangone, Nicola Ciraselli, Mauro Pettorruso, Giovanni Martinotti

“…Among the most prevalent substances of abuse, alcohol and cocaine are known to exert distinct effects on neuropsychological functioning. This study aimed to compare individuals with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and Cocaine Use Disorder (CUD) in terms of impulsivity and alexithymia, and to examine the clinical implications of poly-substance use involving both alcohol and cocaine. …”
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Differential regulation of calcium-NFAT signaling pathway by Akt isoforms: unraveling effector dynamics and exhaustion of cytotoxic T lymphocytes in tumor microenvironment by Hung-Chih Yang, Li-Rung Huang, Ulrike Protzer, Wen-Ling Chen, Yong-Lin Chang, Su-Fang Lin, Masanori Isogawa

“…Given the unique expression patterns and functions of the three Akt isoforms in immune cells, we proposed that Akt isoforms in CTLs may regulate effector functions and T-cell exhaustion distinctly.Methods In this study, we genetically modified tumor/virus-antigen-specific T-cell receptor tg CTLs to ectopically express Akt isoforms via retroviral transduction. …”
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De Novo Synthesis of Anticholinergic Hyoscyamine and Scopolamine in <i>Nicotiana benthamiana</i> Based on Elucidating Tropane Alkaloid Biosynthetic Pathway of <i>Anisodus luridus</... by Mengling Wen, Junlan Zeng, Fei Qiu, Fangyuan Zhang, Zhihua Liao

“…Its high yield of hyoscyamine makes <i>A. luridus</i> a valuable plant source for commercially producing TAs. In this study, we conduct homologous gene research across transcriptome data of different tissues together with functionally tested sequences in <i>Atropa belladonna</i> as a reference and identify 13 candidate genes for TAs biosynthesis in <i>A. luridus</i>. …”
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Design and Experimentation of a Height-Adjustable Management Platform for Pineapple Fields by Sili Zhou, Fengguang He, Ganran Deng, Ye Dai, Xilin Wang, Bin Yan, Pinlan Chen, Zehua Liu, Bin Li, Dexuan Pan

“…To address the challenges of inadequate adaptability, insufficient power, high ground clearance, and limited functionality in existing pineapple field machinery, this study proposes a height-adjustable pineapple field management platform based on previously established cultivation patterns and agronomic requirements. …”
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The impact of Alzheimer's disease on cortical complexity and its underlying biological mechanisms by Leian Chen, Xiao Zhou, Yanan Qiao, Yu Wang, Zhi Zhou, Shuhong Jia, Yu Sun, Dantao Peng

“…In addition, transcription–neuroimaging association analyses, as well as Mendelian randomization of AD and cortical thickness data, were conducted to investigate the genetic mechanisms and biological functions of AD. …”
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