Uncovering the role of directed connectivity in alpha and theta band activity for sustaining perception-action links by Elena Eggert, Astrid Prochnow, Nasibeh Talebi, Christian Frings, Alexander Münchau, Christian Beste

“…The current study sets out to examine the roles of theta, alpha and beta frequency band activity in perception-action binding processes, as well as the corresponding directed connectivity patterns between the associated neuroanatomical structures. To this end, electroencephalography (EEG) data are collected from N = 43 healthy participants performing a classic prime-probe experimental paradigm which are subsequently subjected to EEG-beamforming methods as well as Non-linear Causal Relationship Estimation by Artificial Neural Network in order to identify linear and non-linear connectivity patterns. …”
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Design, synthesis and biological evaluation of aryl chalcone derivatives of pyridine-benzoxazole-pyimidine-oxazole as anticancer agents by Abdulrhman Alsayari, S. Tasqeeruddin, Shaheen Sultana, Laxminarayana Eppakayala

“…A new library of aryl chalcone derivatives of pyridine-benzoxazole-pyimidine-oxazole (27a-j) and their chemical structures were confirmed by analytical data. Further, all the newly synthesized compounds (27a-j) were evaluated for their anticancer applications against human cancer cell lines by the MTT method. …”
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Navigating Adolescent Health and Aesthetic Imperative: A Qualitative Study of Adolescence in Islamabad by Warda Waheed, Abdul Qadar

“…Methods: Overall, a qualitative research framework has been designed for data collection through unstructured interviews (stretching from somewhat formal interviews to normal conversation in the form of jokes, etc.), focus group discussions, and participant observation, yielded emic perspectives and subjective experiences of adolescents of Islamabad. …”
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Consensus guidelines for the management of posterior fossa tumour for low- and middle-income countries by Hafiza Fatima Aziz, Mohammad Hamza Bajwa, Naureen Mushtaq, Saqib Kamran Bakhshi, Kaynat Siddiqui, Saad Akhtar Khan, Rabeet Tariq, Muhammad Shakir, Mehar Masroor, Fatima Suleman, Pakistan Brain Tumour Consortium: (Authors list at the end of the supplement), Syed Ather Enam

“… The posterior fossa is a limited compartment therefore lesions compressing its structures can result in devastating outcomes. It can cause significant neurological deficit due to mass effect on critical structures and hydrocephalus. …”
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Experimental investigation of a near-field focusing performance of the IP-Dip polymer based 2D and 3D Fresnel zone plate geometries fabricated using 3D laser lithography coated wit... by Micek Patrik, Belosludtsev Alexandr, Gric Tatjana, Pudis Dusan, Gaso Peter, Goraus Matej

“…Near-field scans in x–y and y–z planes were measured both before and after the deposition of hyperbolic dispersion metamaterial (HMM) to further verify the directional propagation of the high wave-vector components present in the vicinity of the structures. Additional computational and theoretical characterization forewent the actual experimental measurements, showing a promising performance, particularly for the 3D Fresnel zone plate (FZP). …”
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A Distinct Clinical Entity of Invasive Cardiac Aspergillosis: Not the Heart Valves This Time by Zaid Al Khouri, Hunter Smeltzer, Anood Al Qura’an, Mohammad H. Khan, Alexandre E. Malek

“…It can also be seen in immunocompetent patients with a structurally normal heart. The reported cases of cardiac involvement are usually due to infectious endocarditis (IE) caused by <i>Aspergillus</i> species (most commonly <i>Aspergillus fumigatus</i>). …”
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Climatic Effect on Atopic Dermatitis Course and Therapeutic Capabilities by Nikolay N. Murashkin, Roman V. Epishev, Alexander I. Materikin, Eduard T. Ambarchyan, Leonid A. Opryatin, Roman A. Ivanov, Andrey L. Bakulev

“…This review shows how climate and environmental changes can affect the course of AD. The data on utilization efficiency of emollient plus for moderating of climatic conditions adverse effects on epidermal structures at patients with AD is presented.…”
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Application of borehole images in the characterization of volcanic paleoenvironments with implications for the exploration of hydrocarbons in Brazilian basins by S A FORNERO, J M MILLETT, C M DE JESUS, E F DE LIMA, G M MARINS, N F PEREIRA, L A BEVILAQUA

“…Conventional borehole image log interpretation of linear fractures on volcanic rocks, represented as sinusoids on unwrapped cylinder projections, is relatively straight-forward, however, interpreting non-linear rock structures and complex facies geometries can be more challenging. …”
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Optimising neonatal services for very preterm births between 27+0 and 31+6 weeks gestation in England: the OPTI-PREM mixed-methods study by Thillagavathie Pillay, Oliver Rivero-Arias, Natalie Armstrong, Sarah E Seaton, Miaoqing Yang, Victor L Banda, Kelvin Dawson, Abdul QT Ismail, Vasiliki Bountziouka, Caroline Cupit, Alexis Paton, Bradley N Manktelow, Elizabeth S Draper, Neena Modi, Helen E Campbell, Elaine M Boyle

“…We studied national neonatal data, costs of care, staff and parents’ perspectives, quality of care and outcomes. …”
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Status and trends of the elephant population in the Tsavo–Mkomazi ecosystem by Shadrack Ngene, Steve Njumbi, Martha Nzisa, Kenneth Kimitei, Joseph Mukeka, Shadrack Muya, Festus Ihwagi, Patrick Omondi

“… This paper updates the data on the population status of elephants in the Tsavo–Mkomazi ecosystem. …”
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DYNAMICS OF CYTOKINES IN ORAL FLUID OF COMPLETELY EDENTULOUS PATIENTS AFTER PROSTHETIC REHABILITATION WITH IMPLANTS by V.A. Ponomarenko, Y.I. Sylenko, M.V. Khrebor

“…Methods of the research of periimplantal area, bone structures, alveolar processes became panoramic radiography and computed tomography. …”
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Outdoor physical activity in traditional and newly designed preschools: a cross-sectional study by Andreas Fröberg, Therese Eskilsson, Annika Manni, Jonas Markström

“…Data for PA level (n = 371 observations) was collected through observations. …”
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Understanding the needs and experiences of young cancer patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals in the UK following childhood fertility tissue preservation (FTP): a quali... by Richard Feltbower, Georgina Louise Jones, Rebecca Mottram, Adam Glaser, Sarah Gelcich, Katherine McLean, Catherine Kelly

“…Patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) consultation may help ensure that future studies align with patient needs and that tailored survivorship care pathways are developed for young people with preserved fertility tissue.Aim This PPIE consultation aimed to identify priority areas for future research that would support the development of a tailored survivorship care pathway for childhood cancer survivors who have preserved tissue for future fertility.Methods Recruitment occurred through national networks, including collaborations with advocacy groups such as Candlelighters and clinical networks. Data were collected via telephone or online unstructured interviews, with some supplementary email exchanges. …”
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Lipidomic analyses reveal the dysregulation of oxidized fatty acids (OxFAs) and acyl-carnitines (CARs) in major depressive disorder: a case-control study by Lei He, Na Duan, Chong Wang, Ru Shan, Jing Li, Lin Wang, Qiuli Liu, Junwei Tao, Li Liu, Xiaoliang Ma, Bing Cao

“…Abstract Background Growing data indicated that individuals diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD) had widespread inflammation, oxidative stress, and metabolic dysregulation. …”
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DFT-analysis of protolytic equivalents of 5-(aryl)-4-(methyl,amino)-1,2,4-triazole-3(2H)-thione by O. A. Bihdan, N. A. Alk Khalaf

“…Thus, the stationary structures are confirmed by checking that all ground states have only real frequencies, and all transition states have only one imaginary frequency. …”
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Two newly recorded species of Peltula from China by WANG Siying1, ZHAO Gege1, LIANG Yongliang2, ZHU Yachao2, SUN Haoran2, TIAN Xinyao2, NIU Dongling1*

“…The morphological and anatomical characters of these two species were described in details, the differences with similar species were discussed, and the photos of morphological and anatomical structures of the two species were provided. The results enrich basic data for the genus Peltula Nyl. in China.…”
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Correlation between the mantle and heterochronous crustal materials in the composition of Transbaikalia A-type granitoides: petrological and geodynamical implications by A. A. Tsygankov, V. B. Khubanov, G. N. Burmakina, A. L. Elbaev, V. V. Burdukovsky

“…Late Paleozoic and Early Mesozoic alkaline A-type granitoids (anhydrous, alkaline, moderately aluminous, ferruginous) are widely distributed in the structures of the Central Asian Fold Belt. In Northern Mongolia and Transbaikalia, there are hundreds of massifs that formed from the end of the Permian to the Middle Jurassic inclusive. …”
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Clinical case of Gorham – Stoat syndrome by P. G. Shnyakin, V. A. Khorzhevsky, I. I. Krasnitsky, A. V. Trubkin, A. O. Gavrilova

“…Quite rare in this case is a multi-focal lesion of the skull bones with compression of brain structures.   Conclusions. In differential diagnosis against the background of multifocal resorption of skeletal and cranial bones, it is important to remember about etiological causes that are rarer than hematological and metastatic lesions, including idiopathic osteolysis.…”
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Synthesis and Characterization of β-Diketimine Schiff Base Complexes with Ni(II) and Zn(II) Ions: Experimental and Theoretical Study by Ibrahim A. M. Saraireh, Mohammednoor Altarawneh, Jibril Alhawarin, Mahmoud Salman, Abdel Aziz Abu-Yamin, Randa Alasad

“…The data are in good agreement with the experimental results. …”
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Response of nonlocal thermoelastic nanobeams supported by Pasternak foundations to the effect of generalized fractional theory with three-phase lags by Adam Zakria, Ahmed Yahya, Anouar Saidi, Muntasir Suhail, Mohammed Nour A. Rabih, Osman Abdalla Adam Osman

“…This underscores the importance of applied research in uncovering the unique properties of nanotechnology systems during the production of nanoscale materials and structures, which are especially beneficial in multiple industrial fields, particularly in mechanical engineering and materials science.…”
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