The role of ascent timescales for warm conveyor belt (WCB) moisture transport into the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere (UTLS) by C. Schwenk, A. Miltenberger

“…Furthermore, recent studies have revealed (embedded) convection as a ubiquitous feature of WCBs, highlighting the importance of understanding their updraught and microphysical structure. We present a Lagrangian investigation of WCB moisture transport for a case from the WISE (Wave-driven ISentropic Exchange) campaign based on a convection-permitting simulation. …”
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Prevalence of intestinal parasites in school-age children in Turkey: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Ahmed Galip Halidi, Kemal Yaran, Selahattin Aydemir, Abdurrahman Ekici, Yusuf Dilbilir

“…In light of the literature data, the intestinal parasites detected in school-age children and the geographical and socioeconomic structure of Turkey are evaluated together. The study hypothesizes that the parasite prevalence in school-age children is high, and there is substantial socioeconomic and geographical variation in species-specific prevalence. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Guided Bone Regeneration and Allograft Materials in Periodontal Implant Treatment :A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Waqas Memon, Mehvish Saleem, Ashfaque Ali Arain, Shazia Shaikh, Permanand, Arsalan Ahmed, Muhammad Hussain

“… Background: Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR) treatment with allograft materials finds regular use in periodontal implant procedures to rebuild the alveolar bone structure and boost implant success rates. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of GBR with allografts versus other implant approaches to identify the most effective periodontal treatment. …”
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The application of unoccupied aerial systems (UAS) for monitoring intertidal oyster density and abundance by Jenny Bueno, Sarah E. Lester, Joshua L. Breithaupt, Sandra Brooke

“…These data, with appropriate ground truthing and minimal destructive sampling, can be used to effectively monitor the size and abundance of oyster clusters on intertidal reefs. Utilizing structure‐from‐motion photogrammetry techniques to create three‐dimensional topographic models, we reconstructed the distribution, spatial density and size of oyster clusters on intertidal reefs in Apalachicola Bay. …”
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Evaluation of Heavy Metal Adsorption Efficiency of Biochars Derived from Agricultural Waste by Velyana Georgieva, Lenia Gonsalvesh, Sonia Mileva, Mariyana Hamanova, Hyusein Yemendzhiev

“…The physicochemical properties and adsorption performance of the resulting materials were evaluated with respect to Cd(II), Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Zn(II), total Iron (Fe_tot), total Arsenic (As_tot), and total Chromium (Cr_tot) in model solutions. Surface morphology, porosity, and surface chemistry of the biochars were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), nitrogen adsorption at 77 K (for specific surface area and pore structure), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and determination of the point of zero charge (pH_pzc). …”
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Lost in translation: conserved amino acid usage despite extreme codon bias in foraminifera by Auden E. Cote-L'Heureux, Elinor G. Sterner, Xyrus X. Maurer-Alcalá, Laura A. Katz

“…We speculate that these paradoxical patterns are enabled by the dynamic genome structure of foraminifera, whose life cycles can include genome endoreplication and chromatin extrusion.…”
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Simulation of Tandem Thin-Film Solar Cell on the Basis of CuInSe2 by A. K. Esman, V. K. Kuleshov, V. A. Potachits, G. L. Zykov

“…In this paper we propose an original structure of a thin-film solar cell based on a tandem connection of a photoelectric converter and a thermoelectric layer based on CuInSe2. …”
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Psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the child food rejection scale by Zeynep Caferoglu Akin, Busra Aslan Gonul, Oznur Basdas

“…Confirmatory factor analysis showed good model fit for the two-factor structure, supporting construct validity. …”
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It helps to talk: A guiding framework (TRUST) for peer support in delivering mental health care for adolescents living with HIV. by Carol Wogrin, Nicola Willis, Abigail Mutsinze, Silindweyinkosi Chinoda, Ruth Verhey, Dixon Chibanda, Sarah Bernays

“…There are potential risks for peer supporters, including being overwhelmed by engaging with and feeling responsible for resolving relationally and structurally complex problems, which warrant considerable supervision. …”
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Analysis and Optimization Design of Internal Flow Evolution of Large Centrifugal Fans Under Inlet Distortion Effects by Shuiqing Zhou, Tianci Wang, Zijian Mao, Laifa Lu

“…At the minimum swirl angle, the downstream leakage flow at the blade tip is suppressed on the suction side by the main flow, leading to a reduced vortex structure within the passage and an average blockage coefficient of 0.21. …”
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Localization and Content Validation of the Organizational Readiness of Implementing Evidence-based Practices Scale by CHEN Jiajia, CAI Yiyuan, YANG Wei, MAO Run, LINGHU Lang, XU Dong

“…The scale can be further improved by expanding its scope of use and validating its structure validity and reliability in different settings.…”
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Fate of in vitro cultured Mycobacterium abscessus populations when exposed to moxifloxacin by Elena G. Salina, Elena G. Salina, Billy A. Martini, Vladimir V. Sorokin, Andrey L. Mulyukin

“…The small subpopulation that survived under intense moxifloxacin pressure was notably heterogeneous in cell morphology and fine structure, consisting of ovoid forms and cell-wall-deficient cells with reduced size. …”
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Role of the CTCF binding site in Human T-Cell Leukemia Virus-1 pathogenesis. by Ancy Joseph, Xiaogang Cheng, John Harding, Jacob Al-Saleem, Patrick Green, Malachi Griffith, Deborah Veis, Daniel A Rauch, Lee Ratner

“…Previous studies have shown that the vCTCF-BS is important for maintenance of chromatin structure, regulation of viral expression, and DNA and histone methylation. …”
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Antibiotic use and financial impact of a comprehensive beta-lactam allergy management program by Karan Raja, Lakhini Vyas, Susan Morrison, Donald Beggs, Mitesh Patel, Mona Philips

“…The most common indication was acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (23.9%). PST results were negative in 98% of patients. …”
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Nexus among herding behavior, ESG disclosure, and market capitalization in the Egyptian stock market by Mohamed Samy ElDeeb, Nada Salah ElGabry, Nesma Mounir, Mirna Ahmed

“…The research resists typical market imitation thought by placing emphasis on institutional structure and firm-specific resources. Originality/value This study has valuable insights for investors, regulators, and corporate directors by highlighting the limited impact of market imitation and emphasizing the importance of internal company characteristics in ESG disclosure. …”
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How many species of Rafflesia exist in Java, Indonesia and what are the implications for conservation? by Yayan Wahyu C. Kusuma, Ayumi Matsuo, Stefan Wanke, Yoshihisa Suyama, Yuji Isagi

“…Clustering analysis with STRUCTURE indicates three different groups. Furthermore, the delimitation of the Javanese Rafflesia into three species is the favored model based on SNAPPER analysis. …”
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Tongue Muscle Training App for Middle-Aged and Older Adults Incorporating Flow-Based Gameplay: Design and Feasibility Pilot Study by Kuan-Chu Su, Ko-Chiu Wu, Kuei-Ru Chou, Chia-Hsu Huang

“…ResultsThrough exploratory factor analyses, a 2-factor (operation and immersion) structure was confirmed to have an adequate model fit (χ²36PP=PP ConclusionsOur research supports the further development of a gaming app to aid older adults with tongue muscle training and measure flow using physiological and psychological signals to enhance training accuracy and feasibility. …”
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A Unique Trinuclear, Triangular Ni(II) Complex Composed of Two <i>tri</i>-Anionic <i>bis</i>-Oxamates and Capping Nitroxyl Radicals by Vitaly A. Morozov, Denis G. Samsonenko, Kira E. Vostrikova

“…In this study, we present the molecular and crystal structure and experimental and theoretical magnetic behavior of an exceptional neutral trinuclear complex [Ni(L³⁻)₂(IN)₃]∙5CH₃OH (<b>1</b>) (L is <i>N</i>,<i>N</i>′-1,3-phenylenebis-oxamic acid; IN is [4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(6-methylpyridin-2-yl)-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-1-yl]oxidanyl radical) with a cyclic triangular arrangement. …”
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Discovery of ginisortamab, a potent and novel anti-gremlin-1 antibody in clinical development for the treatment of cancer by Gareth C. G. Davies, Neesha Dedi, Paul S. Jones, Lara Kevorkian, David McMillan, Cristina Ottone, Monika-Sarah E. D. Schulze, Anthony Scott-Tucker, Roohi Tewari, Shauna West, Michael Wright, Tania F. Rowley

“…The gremlin-1/Ab7326 antigen-binding fragment (Fab) crystal structure revealed a gremlin-1 dimer with a Fab molecule bound to each monomer that blocked BMP binding. …”
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A study on equity in the allocation of health human resources in maternal and child health institutions in China (2002–2021) and forecasting the five-year future trends (2022–2026)... by Lin Zhu, Hui Lu, Wenting Li, Jingru Chang, Guoliang Ma

“…However, the composition of educational background and professional titles was unreasonable. The quality structure needs to be further optimized. The equity of demographic allocation (Gini < 0.2) was superior to the geographic allocation (Gini = 0.631–0.678), with significant regional differences. …”
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