Multimodal gradients unify local and global cortical organization by Yezhou Wang, Nicole Eichert, Casey Paquola, Raul Rodriguez-Cruces, Jordan DeKraker, Jessica Royer, Donna Gift Cabalo, Hans Auer, Alexander Ngo, Ilana R. Leppert, Christine L. Tardif, David A. Rudko, Robert Leech, Katrin Amunts, Sofie L. Valk, Jonathan Smallwood, Alan C. Evans, Boris C. Bernhardt

“…Here, we present an approach to integrate inter- and intra-areal similarities of microstructure, structural connectivity, and functional interactions. …”
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Determinants of Rotavirus Vaccine Acceptance in an Area of Southern Italy with Low Vaccination Coverage: A Case-Control Study by the Health Belief Model Questionnaire by Davide Anzà, Massimiliano Esposito, Giorgio Bertolazzi, Alessandra Fallucca, Carlo Genovese, Gabriele Maniscalco, Andrea D. Praticò, Tiziana Scarpaci, Ermanno Vitale, Vincenzo Restivo

“…Methods: This case-control study was conducted in Southern Italy to identify factors influencing parental acceptance of RVV. Data were collected from parents using a structured questionnaire that assessed socio-demographic factors, vaccine knowledge, and attitudes based on the Health Belief Model (HBM). …”
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Vendor density mapping and compliance assessment with tobacco control laws around schools in Bhubaneswar City—a geo-spatial mapping and observational study by Nancy Satpathy, Nancy Satpathy, Pratap Jena, Pratap Jena, Amit Yadav, Venkatarao Epari, Vikrant Mohanty, Muhammad Imran Ali, Rishika Khare, Yogesh Pratap Singh, Ashish Kumar Pandey

“…This study examines tobacco vendor density around schools in Bhubaneswar City, Odisha, utilizing advanced geo-spatial mapping techniques to provide evidence for regulatory enforcement.MethodsA geo-spatial mapping approach was employed using ArcMap 10.8 and Google Maps to identify tobacco vendors within a 100-yard radius of 15 selected high schools. Data collection was conducted through a structured questionnaire with 53 closed-ended questions via the Epicollect5 platform. …”
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Unveiling the powerhouse: ASCL1-driven small cell lung cancer is characterized by higher numbers of mitochondria and enhanced oxidative phosphorylation by Anna Solta, Büsra Ernhofer, Kristiina Boettiger, Christian Lang, Zsolt Megyesfalvi, Theresa Mendrina, Dominik Kirchhofer, Gerald Timelthaler, Beata Szeitz, Melinda Rezeli, Clemens Aigner, Arvand Haschemi, Lukas W. Unger, Balazs Dome, Karin Schelch

“…Methods Metabolic alterations were analyzed using proteomic data. Structural and functional differences of mitochondria were investigated using qPCR, flow cytometry, confocal imaging, and transmission electron microscopy and seahorse assays. …”
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Health workers’ perspectives regarding climate change and health in Kween District, Mount Elgon, Uganda – A qualitative study by Aggrey Siya, Akim Tafadzwa Lukwa, Chemutai Faith, Noah Mutai, Plaxcedes Chiwire

“…Health facilities were selected through purposive sampling and 69 health service providers participated. Data collection involved semi-structured interviews that explored health workers' knowledge of climate change and its impacts on health, including malaria. …”
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The Mediator Role of Depression in the Successful Aging and Death Anxiety in Middle-Aged and Older People With Hypertension by Xiaoping Li, Lu Sun, Liu Yang, Congzhi Wang, Ting Yuan, Huanhuan Wei, Yunxiao Lei, Jing Li, Mingming Liu, Dongmei Zhang, Ying Hua, Haiyang Liu, Lin Zhang

“…Pearson Correlation Analysis and Regression analysis were performed in the data analysis. In addition, AMOS was used to analyze the mediator variable effects. …”
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Technological Assessment and Predictive Modeling of Probiotic Lactose-Free Fermented Milk with <i>Lacticaseibacillus paracasei</i> GV17 by Taynan Jonatha Neves Costa, Isabella Maciel Costa, Larissa Mirelle Mendes Magalhães, Marcelo Resende de Souza, Gabriel Augusto Marques Rossi, Bruna Maria Salotti-Souza, Camila Argenta Fante

“…Regarding technological characteristics, syneresis decreased by 8.90% after 28 days, indicating greater structural stability, while water retention capacity remained constant. …”
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Impact of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) on ocular health among people living in Chiang Mai, Thailand by Sobia Kausar, Phanika Tongchai, Sumed Yadoung, Shamsa Sabir, Supansa Pata, Woottichai Khamduang, Kriangkrai Chawansuntati, Supachai Yodkeeree, Anurak Wongta, Surat Hongsibsong

“…Daily PM2.5 concentration data was gathered from Thung Satok monitoring station. …”
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Decoding Schizophrenia: How AI-Enhanced fMRI Unlocks New Pathways for Precision Psychiatry by Valeria Di Stefano, Martina D’Angelo, Francesco Monaco, Annarita Vignapiano, Vassilis Martiadis, Eugenia Barone, Michele Fornaro, Luca Steardo, Marco Solmi, Mirko Manchia, Luca Steardo

“…Moreover, ethical considerations surrounding data integrity, algorithmic transparency, and patient individuality must guide AI’s integration into psychiatry. …”
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From Ornamental Beauty to Economic and Horticultural Significance: Species Diversity and Ethnobotany of Bignoniaceae in Maha Sarakham Province, Thailand by Surapon Saensouk, Piyaporn Saensouk, Thawatphong Boonma, Sarayut Rakarcha, Khamfa Chanthavongsa, Narumol Piwpuan, Tammanoon Jitpromma

“…This study investigates the diversity, phenology, cultural relevance, and traditional uses of Bignoniaceae species in Maha Sarakham Province, Northeastern Thailand. Through semi-structured interviews with 260 local informants across 13 districts—alongside field observations and herbarium voucher collections—we documented 27 species across 21 genera. …”
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Optimization of Protein Extraction from Rapeseed Oil Cake by Dephenolization Process for Scale-Up Application Using Artificial Neural Networks by Branislava Đermanovć, Jelena Vujetić, Tea Sedlar, Danka Dragojlović, Ljiljana Popović, Predrag Kojić, Pavle Jovanov, Bojana Šarić

“…In this study, the effects of dephenolization on the structural, physicochemical, and functional properties of rapeseed protein isolate obtained from defatted rapeseed cake were investigated through four different protocols. …”
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Impact-induced energy release of typical HCP metal/PTFE/W reactive materials: Experimental study and predictive modeling via machine learning by Zhenwei Zhang, Weixi Tian, Tianyi Wang, Zhiyuan Liu, Yansong Yang, Chao Ge, Lei Guo, Yuan He, Chuanting Wang, Yong He

“…Zirconium, titanium, and other hexagonally close-packed (HCP) metals and their alloys are representative high specific strength, high reaction enthalpy, and high thermal conductivity structural materials. In this study, two typical HCP metals, zirconium, and titanium, were applied to reactive materials (RMs) to prepare Zr/PTFE/W RMs and Ti/PTFE/W RMs, validating the feasibility of HCP metal/PTFE/W RMs. …”
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Study on residual strength of oil and gas pipeline with corrosion defects under bending load by Song Chenxi, Shu Jie, Chen Han, Shi Tong, Wu Xiatong, Liu Xiaoben

“…These challenges include structural defects, geological disasters such as earthquakes, landslides, debris flows, and land subsidence, as well as external forces such as dynamic impact forces, shear forces, extrusion forces, and uneven settlement forces. …”
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Synergistic Enhancement of Rhodamine B Adsorption by Coffee Shell Biochar Through High-Temperature Pyrolysis and Water Washing by Xurundong Kan, Yao Suo, Bingfei Shi, Yan Zheng, Zaiqiong Liu, Wenhui Ma, Xianghong Li, Jianqiang Zhang

“…The adsorption kinetics conformed to a pseudo-second-order model, indicating chemisorption, and the equilibrium data fit the Langmuir model, suggesting monolayer coverage. …”
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Valorization of Food Waste: Extracting Bioactive Compounds for Sustainable Health and Environmental Solutions by Nikša Bekavac, Korina Krog, Ana Stanić, Dunja Šamec, Anita Šalić, Maja Benković, Tamara Jurina, Jasenka Gajdoš Kljusurić, Davor Valinger, Ana Jurinjak Tušek

“…Studies lacking empirical data, not addressing the extraction or application of bioactives, or published in languages other than English were excluded.…”
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Hospital Context Determinants of Variability in Healthcare-Associated Infection Prevalence: Multi-Level Analysis by Rui Malheiro, André Amaral Gomes, Carlos Fernandes, Ana Fareleira, Ana Lebre, Dulce Pascoalinho, João Gonçalves-Pereira, José-Artur Paiva, Rita Sá-Machado

“…The study variables included patient, structural, and process variables, tested as risk factors, with patients clustered in hospitals. …”
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Functional neuroplasticity in chronic post-stroke aphasia following a singing intervention in a cross-over randomised trial by Noelia Martínez-Molina, Anni Pitkäniemi, Sini-Tuuli Siponkoski, Nella Moisseinen, Linda Kuusela, Sari Laitinen, Essi-Reetta Särkämö, Johanna Pekkola, Susanna Melkas, Gottfried Schlaug, Boris Kleber, Aleksi J. Sihvonen, Teppo Särkämö

“…Abstract Group-based singing has been shown to improve language outcomes and induce structural neuroplasticity in chronic post-stroke aphasia (PSA). …”
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Influence of Comprehensive Pre-Anaesthetic Assessment on ASA Classification and Surgical Cancellations in Dogs and Cats: A Retrospective Observational Study by Ariel Cañón Pérez, María De Los Reyes Marti-Scharfhausen Sánchez, Antonio Sevilla Ureba, Eva Zoe Hernández Magaña, Jaime Viscasillas Monteagudo, Agustín Martínez Albiñana, José I. Redondo

“…Sixty-three percent of cancelled interventions were later completed after further evaluation or treatment. These data demonstrate that structured PAA substantially alters perioperative decision-making in small-animal practice and supports selective yet rigorous diagnostic test use to enhance patient safety and optimise theatre utilisation.…”
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Barriers and strategies affecting the use of assistive devices for falls prevention among people with Parkinson’s disease: a qualitative pilot study by Júlio Belo Fernandes, Josefa Domingos, Sónia Fernandes, Noélia Ferreira, Ana Silva Almeida, Ana Chalaça, Natacha Sousa, Isabel Santos, Andreia Duarte, Catarina Godinho

“…Methods We used a qualitative, exploratory, and descriptive research design. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted from October 2021 to July 2022, with participants selected through convenience sampling. …”
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Factors influencing agroforestry practices adoption in the central river Region of The Gambia by Kennedy Muthee, Priscilla Wainaina, Lalisa Duguma, Christine Majale, Monica Mucheru-Muna, Jane Mutune, Divine Foundjem-Tita, Alagie Bah, Peter Minang

“…Stratified random sampling was used to collect primary data from 377 households using semi-structured questionnaires and farm-level walkabout observations. …”
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