Pathophysiology and blood pressure measurements of hypertension in the elderly by Fan-Yu Chen, Chun-Wei Lee, Yu-Jen Chen, Yen-Hung Lin, Chih-Fan Yeh, Chih-Ching Lin, Hao-Min Cheng

“…Accurate blood pressure measurements are important to determine the prognosis and treatment in the elderly; however, obtaining reliable measurement data in this population is not always easy, as changes in cardiovascular structure and hemodynamics with aging may lead to increased blood pressure variability. …”
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Effects of Ultrasound Treatment on Emulsifying Properties of Pea Protein Isolates Obtained from Four Different Pea Flour Varieties by Fatma Dadi, Ahmed Taha, Lucas Sales Queiroz, Naaman Francisco Nogueira Silva, Ipek Altay, Yuri Kominami, Rodolphe Marie, Aberham Hailu Feyissa, Jens J. Sloth, Heidi Olander Petersen, Mauro Grandi, Giorgia Spigno, Federico Casanova

“…FTIR analysis detected differences in the protein secondary structure of the various cultivars and between the native and US-PPIs. …”
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PI3K/AKT signaling mediates stress-inducible amyloid formation through c-Myc by Emma Lacroix, Evgenia A. Momchilova, Sahil Chandhok, Mythili Padavu, Richard Zapf, Timothy E. Audas

“…As a recently identified structure, the modulators of A-body biogenesis remain uncharacterized, with the seeding noncoding RNA being the only known regulatory factor. …”
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Synchrotron-based 3D X-ray computed tomography reveals root system architecture: Plastic responses to phosphorus placement by Frederik J.T. van der Bom, Philipp D. Lösel, Andrew M. Kingston, Zhe H. Weng, Nelly S. Raymond, Anton Maksimenko, Daniel Hausermann, Michael J. Bell, Casey L. Doolette, Enzo Lombi, Peter M. Kopittke

“…The SRXCT method marks a new stride towards advancing our understanding of root structures in unprecedented detail, opening further avenues for exploring plant-soil interactions.…”
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ClimKern v1.2: a new Python package and kernel repository for calculating radiative feedbacks by T. P. Janoski, T. P. Janoski, T. P. Janoski, T. P. Janoski, T. P. Janoski, I. Mitevski, R. J. Kramer, M. Previdi, L. M. Polvani, L. M. Polvani, L. M. Polvani

“…We selected 11 sets of radiative kernels and gave them a common nomenclature and data structure. The ClimKern Python package provides easy access to the kernel repository and functions to compute feedbacks, sometimes with a single line of code. …”
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Psychological Risk Factors and Clinical Outcome Variables in Vaginismus: A Systematic Review by Safya E Esmaeel, Manal Mazyad Alanazi, Shahad Aqeel Alenezi, Fai Salamah Alanazi, Dhay Ayed Alruwaili, Rahaf Khalid Alobaidan, Eslam K Fahmy, Manal S Fawzy

“…Sexual intimacy, self-image, fear of sex, sexual quality of life, education level, family structure, childhood trauma, cultural ideas about first sexual experiences, and misunderstandings about sexuality were among the several elements linked to vaginismus. …”
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Comparison of nursing students’ experiences of learning nursing in Sierra Leone and Norway by Rebecca Amara, Donald Santigie Conteh, Joseph Edem-Hotah, Mohamed James Koroma, Anneline Røssland, Ragnhild Johanne Tveit Sekse, Tove Giske

“…With a growing number of nursing students in each class, there are challenges in providing suitable physical structures, availability of placements, and human resources to facilitate good quality education in nursing. …”
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Ice‐kNN‐South: A Lightweight Machine Learning Model for Antarctic Sea Ice Prediction by Yongcheng Lin, Qinghua Yang, Xuewei Li, Xiaoran Dong, Hao Luo, Yafei Nie, Jiuke Wang, Yiguo Wang, Chao Min

“…Besides, the improvements of Ice‐kNN‐South are more pronounced in regions with high SICA variability by implementing a multi‐scale structure that combines field‐to‐field and grid‐to‐grid predictions. …”
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Head-mounted display-based (HMD) vs desktop-based (DB) virtual reality anatomy: A preliminary usability study by Zaitunnatakhin Zamli, Rohaini Ramli, Hidayah Sulaiman, Mohd Zulfaezal Che Azemin, Wan Muhamad Salahudin Wan Salleh, Nurul Asyiqin Yusof, Imran Mahalil, Azmi Mohd. Yusof

“…VR complements the conventional teaching and learning (T&L) approach by providing an engaging and immersive 3D spatial learning environment, especially for understanding the orientation of anatomical structures. Despite these advantages, the usability and student preference of highly immersive head-mounted display-based (HMD) and less immersive desktop-based (DB) VR in human anatomy courses have yet to be determined. …”
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A bibliometric analysis of research hotspots and trends in transcranial magnetic stimulation and Alzheimer’s disease by Dingwen Xu, Yang Feng, Zhihua Lu, Ruijia Ma, Weicai Zhang, Zhen Mou, Zhen Mou, Lingling Zhang, Xiufeng Tang, Zhenxiong Zhao, Zhencang Zheng

“…We provide objective data that serves as a reference for scientific research and clinical work concerning AD and TMS.…”
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Revolutionizing Clear-Sky Humidity Profile Retrieval with Multi-Angle-Aware Networks for Ground-Based Microwave Radiometers by Yinshan Yang, Zhanqing Li, Jianping Guo, Yuying Wang, Hao Wu, Yi Shang, Ye Wang, Langfeng Zhu, Xing Yan

“…The innovative “multi-angle-aware” module in AngleNet effectively exploits previously underutilized oblique scanning angle data by accurately capturing these nonlinear relationships between BT and RH profiles, and precisely characterizes its vertical fine structure. …”
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Damage mechanism of gamma-irradiated repurposed pultruded glass fibre polyester composite subjected to low-velocity impact using non-destructive techniques by Muhammad Imran Najeeb, Muhammad Amir Siti Madiha, Agusril Syamsir, Mohd Supian Abu Bakar, Sapizah Rahim, Asyraf Arif Abu Bakar, Tabrej Khan

“…Gaining insight into the damage mechanisms caused by gamma irradiation, can improve the safety and resilience of structures. This paper is aimed at investigating the failure mode and damage of gamma-irradiated repurposed pultruded glass fibre-reinforced polyester subjected to low-velocity impact using three types of non-destructive techniques. …”
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Gender Variation, subject dispersion and citation impact in dental research: A bibliometric analysis of publications from 2009–2021 by Lubna Alkadi, Ikram Ul Haq, Wafa Allhaidan, Jumanah Almusa, Abdulsalam Alshammari

“…The examination comprised SDJ publications indexed in PubMed, with citation data extracted from Google Scholar on July 2023. …”
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OpenPheno: an open-access, user-friendly, and smartphone-based software platform for instant plant phenotyping by Tianqi Hu, Peng Shen, Yongshuai Zhang, Jiafei Zhang, Xin Li, Chuanzhen Xia, Ping Liu, Hao Lu, Tingting Wu, Zhiguo Han

“…It can function as a role in AI-driven breeding by providing the necessary data for genotype-phenotype analysis, thereby accelerating breeding programs. …”
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Response of streamflow components and evapotranspiration to changes in tree species composition in a subboreal permafrost watershed in the Greater Khingan Mountains of Northeastern... by Peng Hu, Zhipeng Xu, Xiuling Man, Liangliang Duan, Tijiu Cai

“…Changes in watershed water resources are often linked to land use changes, but the influence of forest structure, especially the composition of tree species, plays a crucial role in hydrological processes. …”
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Spatial Distribution Characteristics and Relationships of Salt-Based Ions and Nutrients in Old Protected Vegetable Fields by Nanbiao Zhan, Haotian Yang, Jiayang Li, Xiaodi Shi, Binhao Yang, Yuhang Sun, Gengzi Guo, Xiumin Cui

“…This study provided a foundational understanding of the nutrient and salinity status of soils in OPVs, offering valuable data and theoretical groundwork for future research endeavors.…”
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Fruit Bagging Enhances Peel Color and Affects Fruit Quality of Citrus Under Protected Screen-grown Grapefruit-like Hybrid ‘914’ by Shalini Pareek, Joseph H. Volpe, Emily S. Worbington, Arnold W. Schumann, Yuan Yu, Alma D. Hurtado, Jude W. Grosser, Fred G. Gmitter Jr, John M. Chater

“…Both locations had fruit-bearing trees in citrus under protected screen structures to exclude Asian citrus psyllid from the cropping system. …”
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Green and blue infrastructure but not anthropogenic drivers affect invertebrate communities in urban ecosystems by Joeri Morpurgo, Roy P. Remme, Quinten D. Mudde, Emilie A. Didaskalou, Kornelia J. Serwatowska, Krijn B. Trimbos, Mingming Hu, Peter M. van Bodegom

“…They highlighted that vegetation density, structure, and proximity to water are the primary drivers of invertebrate distributions, while direct anthropogenic pressures play a minimal role. …”
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Is there hidden genetic variability in the species of Steindachneridion Garavello, 2005 (Siluriformes: Pimelodidae)? by Daniele Aparecida Matoso, Hallana Cristina Menezes da Silva, Augusto Luiz Ferreira Júnior, Fábio Porto-Foresti, Ricardo Utsunomia, Fernanda Dotti do Prado, Roberto Ferreira Artoni

“…Nevertheless, genetic structure indexes were notably high. These findings suggest that the genetic diversity within these species may be underestimated, which has implications for both taxonomic classification and biological conservation strategies. …”
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The effect of 3D virtual surgical planning in sacroiliac joint fusion by Nick Kampkuiper, Asal Abkar, Jorm Nellensteijn, Marjolein Brusse‐Keizer, Gabriëlle Tuijthof, Maaike Koenrades, Femke Schröder

“…Due to high anatomical variability, poor visibility during intraoperative 2D fluoroscopic imaging, and the absence of 3D spatial information, placing the implant in a stable configuration without damaging critical structures is challenging. To improve patient outcomes, a virtual surgical planning (VSP) method using simulated fluoroscopic images has been developed. …”
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