Spatial Differentiation and Correlation of Ecological Stoichiometric Characteristics of Cynodon dactylon and Soil in the Water-level Fluctuation Zone of the Three Gorges Reservoir... by XU Liwen, ZHANG Yuewei, JIAN Chen, ZHANG Yuanyuan, WANG Xiaofeng

“…Investigation on the spatial distribution patterns and correlations of nutrient and stoichiometric characteristics between C. dactylon and its periradical soil is of significant importance in comprehending nutrient cycling as well as species adaptation features within the WLFZ. …”
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Systematic review of the use and challenges of electronic health records in physiotherapy practice by André Moreira-Rosário, Carla Pereira, Sara Vaz, Carlos Rodrigues

“…Objective To synthesise current evidence on physiotherapists’ use of electronic health records (EHRs), with a focus on the determinants of adoption, implementation processes and associated implementation outcomes.Design A systematic review employing a narrative synthesis approach.Data sources PubMed, Cochrane, Scopus and Web of Science, covering all records from the inception of each database to 10 May 2024.Eligibility criteria Studies conducted in physiotherapy clinical settings and using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF).Data extraction and synthesis Two authors independently screened articles and assessed methodological quality. …”
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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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Traditional Agroforestry Models Based on Local Knowledge in the Mount Mutis-Timau Highlands,Timor Island, Indonesia by Fransiskus Xaverius Dako, Yudhistira A.N.R. Ora, Fabianus Ranta, Yudhistira A.N.R. Ora, Yakub Benu, Blasius Paga, Fredik S. Aramak, Eko Pujiono

“…Data were collected through a series of systematic stages, including indepth interviews with respondents who were heads of households and community leaders, direct observation of the land, and literature studies related to agroforestry patterns. A descriptive analysis using a qualitative approach was conducted to obtain important information regarding the actual conditions observed. …”
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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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Recursive Class Connectivity Classification (R3C) Applied to Binary Image Segmentation for Improved Infant Fingerprint Enhancement by Joao Leonardo Harres Dall Agnol, Luiz Fernando Puttow Southier, Jefferson Tales Oliva, Marcelo Teixeira, Rodrigo Minetto, Marcelo Filipak, Dalcimar Casanova, Erick Oliveira Rodrigues

“…Because it functions independently of the enhancement method used, R3C provides a flexible and broadly applicable solution for improving binary segmentation.…”
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Spatio-temporal variability and trends of air pollutants in the Metropolitan Area of Curitiba by Patricia Krecl, Lizeth Bibiana Castro, Admir Créso Targino, Gabriel Yoshikazu Oukawa

“…This study investigates the spatio-temporal variability of air quality in the Metropolitan Area of Curitiba (MAC), Brazil, focusing on six pollutants (SO2, NO2, NOx, O3, CO, and PM10) measured at eight monitoring stations from 2003 to 2017. We conducted statistical analyses, including diurnal cycles, seasonal variability, spatio-temporal correlations, conditional bivariate probability functions, Theil-Sen trend analysis, and comparison with national quality standards (NAQS) and World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. …”
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Feasibility of Data Collection Via Consumer-Grade Wearable Devices in Adolescent Student Athletes: Prospective Longitudinal Cohort Study by Danielle Ransom, Brant Tudor, Sarah Irani, Mohamed Rehman, Stacy Suskauer, P Patrick Mularoni, Luis Ahumada

“…Notably, the study encountered minimal issues related to device functionality, with only 1 participant necessitating a device replacement. …”
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Placental whole transcriptome expression profile in patients with early-onset, late-onset preeclampsia and gestational diabetes mellitus by Zhuo Chen, Li Yang, Li Geng, Xinwen Zhang, Mingyu Du, Yonghu Sun, Lin Zhao, Bing Bai, Xiaohong Li

“…The results revealed dysregulation of key pathways in early-onset-PE (OE-PE), including Wnt signaling, PI3K-Akt signaling, MAPK signaling, FoxO signaling, and TNF signaling, along with downregulation of genes related to Ca2 + conduction and hormone pathways. In late-onset-PE (LO-PE) and GDM, abnormalities were observed in immune pathways including chemokine signaling pathway and IL-17 signaling pathway, with differing immune cell infiltration patterns. …”
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Linguistic Representation of Women in Balochi Proverbial Discourse: A Feminist Critical Discourse Analysis by Sher Jan Mirza, Munir Khan, Shabnum Sayyed Hussain, Ghulab Mirza

“…By analyzing the discursive practices embedded in Balochi proverbs, this research elucidates the ways in which language functions as a medium for reinforcing asymmetrical power relations. …”
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The development of the Polish version of the Compassionate Engagement and Action Scales. by Mariusz Zięba, Julia E Wahl, Mateusz P Zatorski, Paul Gilbert

“…For compassion motivation stimulus sensitivity focuses on the processing of indicators of suffering, distress and need, called engagement. The response functions switch attention and processing to what is likely to be helpful in alleviating suffering, distress and need, called action. …”
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Optimizing HVAC energy efficiency in low-energy buildings: a comparative analysis of reinforcement learning control strategies under Tehran climate conditions by Mohammad Anvar Adibhesami, Amir Hassanzadeh

“…Model B consisted of a deep convolutional network architecture with 256 neurons in each hidden layer, employing rectified linear units as activation functions and the Adam optimizer at a learning rate of 0.001. …”
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Identifying Prolonged Zero Value Periods as Part of Quality Control on Daily Rainfall Records in East Java, Indonesia by Dinda Rosyia Wibawanty, I Putu Santikayasa, Supari

“…The Affinity Index quantifies the agreement of rain and non-rain events between two meteorological stations, functioning as a metric to evaluate the similarity of their rainfall patterns. …”
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Nonlinear Fluctuations in the Cryptocurrency Market: The Modern Approaches to Analysis and Forecasting by Kochorba Valeriia Yu.

“…Special attention is paid to identifying cyclical patterns and factors determining price dynamics. A SWOT analysis of the market was conducted, which allowed systematizing internal strengths and weaknesses, as well as external opportunities and threats. …”
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FSProtoTransfer: Synergizing Few-Shot, Prototypical Networks, and Transfer Learning for Intrusion Detection in VANETs by Ayesha Dina, Colby Edell, Karim Elish, Arijet Sarker

“…However, the distinct characteristics of IoV networks make them vulnerable to a range of attacks that compromise their confidentiality and functionality. To address these threats, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDSs) have been widely proposed as countermeasures. …”
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Brain inspired iontronic fluidic memristive and memcapacitive device for self-powered electronics by Muhammad Umair Khan, Bilal Hassan, Anas Alazzam, Shimaa Eissa, Baker Mohammad

“…Furthermore, our system demonstrates synapse-like learning functions, storing and retrieving short-term (STM) and long-term memory (LTM). …”
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Cheating Detection in Online Exams Using Deep Learning and Machine Learning by Bahaddin Erdem, Murat Karabatak

“…This study aims to identify the best deep learning and machine learning models to identify the unethical behavior patterns of learners using distance education exam data of an educational institution. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Modulation Strategies for Indirect Matrix Converter Based on RMS Value of Common-mode Voltage by HUANG Linfeng, BAI Huan, YOU Shuai, WEN Liang, ZHANG Cheng, ZHANG Yanlei

“…By modeling the effective value (root mean square, rms) of output common-mode voltages, which incorporates the influence of voltage transfer ratios on these values, a quantitative analysis was conducted to explore the variation patterns of the rms value of common-mode voltages. …”
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Exploring Work Engagement and Cynicism in Industry: A Preliminary Investigation in a Central Italian Engineering Company by Luca Di Giampaolo, Teresa Galanti, Michela Cortini, Simone De Sio, Claudia Giurgola, Federica Marino, Piergiorgio Astolfi, Rossella Martelli, Daria Ziccardi, Paola Borrelli, Laura Forcella, Maria Elisa Maiolo, Luca Coppeta

“…The results emphasize the need to expand the sample and to conduct comparative analyses across different teams within the company better understand engagement patterns and inform targeted interventions. …”
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