Wind speed forecasting approach using conformal prediction and feature importance selection by Cesar Vinicius Zuege, Stefano Frizzo Stefenon, Cristina Keiko Yamaguchi, Viviana Cocco Mariani, Gabriel Villarrubia Gonzalez, Leandro dos Santos Coelho

“…Furthermore, a Bayesian Optimization with Tree-structured Parzen Estimators (BO-TPE) will be used to tune the hyperparameters of the models. …”
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Peer support and online cognitive behavioural therapy for substance use concerns: protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Allison Crawford, Claire de Oliveira, Glyn Davies, Lena C Quilty, Gord Garner, Elizaveta Klekovkina, Jeffrey D Wardell, Sarah Elison-Davies, Michael Corman, Jeffrey Alfonsi, John Weekes

“…Results will help to optimise the effectiveness of structured online substance use interventions provided as an adjunct to standard care in hospital-based treatment programmes. …”
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Integrative analysis of saliva-derived exosomal proteome and lipidome for the diagnosis of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma by Wei Zhong, Jian Liu, Junhua Xie, Zhiyan Zhang, Zhiwen Gong, Zhixiang Yan, Qingdong Cao

“…The proteomic characteristics of ESCC were primarily manifested in immune responses, disruption of tissue structural homeostasis, and enhanced antifungal and antimicrobial humoral immune responses. …”
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An Overview of Treatment in Pediatric Bladder-bowel Dysfunction: A Single-Center Experience by Mahli Batuhan Özdoğar, Ömer Ergin, Hasan Turan, Özgür Özdemir Şimşek, Özgür Olukman

“…Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the clinical characteristics, treatment responses, and outcomes of pediatric patients diagnosed with bladder-bowel dysfunction, highlighting a structured management approach including urotherapy, pharmacotherapy, and rehabilitation techniques. …”
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Optimized enrichment of murine blood–brain barrier vessels with a critical focus on network hierarchy in post-collection analysis by Hanaa Abdelazim, Audra Barnes, James Stupin, Ranah Hasson, Carmen Muñoz-Ballester, Kenneth L. Young, Stefanie Robel, James W. Smyth, Samy Lamouille, John C. Chappell

“…Positioned between upstream arteries and downstream veins, these microvessels have unique structural features, such as the absence of vascular smooth muscle cells (vSMCs) and a relatively thin basement membrane, to facilitate highly efficient yet selective exchange between the circulation and the brain interstitium. …”
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Lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic: opportunities and challenges to leverage investments in HIV, tuberculosis and malaria for pandemic preparedness and response by Abu Abdul-Quader, Jinkou Zhao, Laurence Slutsker, Kevin M De Cock, Anthony Mounts, Deanna Tollefson, Naisa Rahman, Meng-Yu Chen, Yannick Kamga, Samuel Ngobua, David Lowrance, Joseph S Bresee, Arunmozhi Balajee

“…This manuscript systematically documents how these programmes were used in response to understand both the barriers and facilitators encountered in the process.Methods From March through August 2023, we conducted 72 structured interviews with staff in 13 countries who played central roles in the response. …”
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Addressing System Challenges in Mental Health Services Research for Youth in the Child Welfare System: Insights From the Foster Care Family Navigator Trial by Marina Tolou‐Shams, Megan Ramaiya, Jannet L. Salas, Adrian Aguilera, Martha Shumway, Brian Borsari, Emily Dauria, Jill D. Berrick

“…Systems‐level challenges that impacted proposed research trial design and data collection included: (1) Limited system staff time and compensation processes; (2) Staff training and knowledge; and (3) System disruptions. …”
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A φSa3int (NM3) Prophage Domestication in Staphylococcus aureus Leads to Increased Virulence Through Human Immune Evasion by Roshan Nepal, Ghais Houtak, George Bouras, Sholeh Feizi, Gohar Shaghayegh, Keith Shearwin, Mahnaz Ramezanpour, Alkis James Psaltis, Peter‐John Wormald, Sarah Vreugde

“…Further, φSa3int prophage domestication led to reduced phagocytosis implying φSa3int prophage mediates escape of S. aureus from human innate immunity. Our data further show that in addition to adding novel prophage‐encoded virulence, φSa3int prophage domestication also affects the expression of non‐prophage (bacterial) genes and suppresses expression of structural proteins of resident prophages. …”
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Impact of gas flaring on acute respiratory distress among pregnant women and newborn babies in Delta State Central Senatorial District, Nigeria by Omatseye Alero Akuirene, John Esimaje Moyegbone, Charity Omoikhekpen Chukumah, Mercy Ebiyemi Kalaroo, Josiah Obaghwerhievwo Adjene, Emmanuel Agbonomhen Agege, Joseph Onyedenyifa Odoko, Ezekiel Uba Nwose

“…Data were statistically analysed with the use of SPSS. …”
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Tough choices: the experience of family members of critically ill patients participating in ECMO treatment decision-making: a descriptive qualitative study by Xiangying Yang, Yao Lin, Amao Tang, Xiaokang Zeng, Weiying Dai, Qian Zhang, Li Ning

“…Methods A descriptive qualitative study. Data were collected using a semi-structured interview method and analysed using traditional content analysis approaches. …”
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Adsorptive Removal of Bisphenol A by Polyethylene Meshes Grafted with an Amino Group-Containing Monomer, 2-(Dimethylamino)ethyl Methacrylate by Kazunori Yamada, Saori Terada, Rena Yamamoto, Dương Cẩm Anh, Takaya Naitou, Sakura Yamamoto

“…The cycle of adsorption at pH 8.0 and desorption in a NaOH solution at 100 mM was repeated five times without loss or structural damage. These results indicate PE-g-PDMAEMA meshes can be used as a regenerative adsorbent for BPA removal from aqueous medium.…”
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VERY LOW CALORIE DIETS AFFECT LONG TERM WEIGHT LOSS AND HEALTH OUTCOMES: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW by Sheila Amara Putri, Shintia Yunita Arini, Dominikus Raditya Atmaka, S.Gz, MPH, Ardyanisa Raihan Kusuma, Anisah Firdaus Rahmawati, Mutiara Arsya Wijanarko, Norfezah Md Nor, Nadiatul Syima Mohd Shahid

“…Longer and fewer-calorie VLCDs lead to more significant weight reduction, but maintaining long-term success requires a structured weight management program. VLCD benefits include improved insulin sensitivity, reduced fat, and better heart function, but it may have temporary negative effects on metabolism, aortic elasticity, constipation, sensitivity to cold, headache, and dizziness. …”
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Caregivers’ lived experiences of childhood probable pneumonia through a gendered lens in western Kenya by Sarah Hawi Ngere, Charles Olang'o, Kennedy Ochola, Patience Oduor, Caleb K. Sagam, Benard Ochieng, Dickens Omondi, Norbert Peshu, Erick Nyambedha

“…Contribution: This study’s findings emphasise the necessity of a holistic approach when developing intervention geared towards improving healthcare-seeking behaviour by considering the subtler factors beyond structural, social and economic influences.…”
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Association Between Anatomic and Clinical Indicators of Injury Severity After Moderate-Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: A Pilot Study Using Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging by Dmitry Esterov, Ziying Yin, Trevor Persaud, Xiang Shan, Mathew C. Murphy, Richard L. Ehman, John Huston III, Allen W. Brown

“…Future larger studies could lead to the development of prediction models that integrate clinical data with anatomical (MRI), structural (DTI), and mechanical (MRE) changes caused by TBI, to inform prognosis and care planning.…”
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Investigation of biomolecular dynamics by sensitivity-enhanced 1H–2H CPMAS NMR using matrix-free dynamic nuclear polarization by Thomas Biedenbänder, Aryana Rodgers, Mirjam Schröder, Liliya Vugmeyster, Björn Corzilius

“…Molecular dynamics of functional groups contain valuable information about structural properties and functional activities in biomolecules. …”
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Development of a family-community interaction programme in the treatment of women with postpartum depression: protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Shanshan Wang, Panpan Wang, Peng Wang, Rui Ma, Di Zhao, Huashan Yang, Panpan Guo, Shiguang Wang, Meilan Niu, Yi Yun, Chuqiao Wu

“…The researchers, after training, will conduct semi-structured interview to collect research data. According to the integration results of qualitative research and literature review, the interaction intervention programme will be constructed and revised using the Delphi expert consultation method. …”
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Influencer marketing’s impact on credibility and purchase intention: A study on University of Bisha students in Saudi Arabia by Mudathir Saad, Abdelrehim Awad, Adel Fathy Aziz, Talaat Rashad Shma

“…A descriptive-analytical method was utilized, the research was conducted at University of Bisha, incorporating a structured survey to gather data from 384 university students, both male and female. …”
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Modelling economics students’ use of ChatGPT and academic performance: insights from self-determination theory and epistemic curiosity by Bernard Yaw Sekyi Acquah, Francis Arthur, Iddrisu Salifu, Enoch Mensah, Ernest Opoku, Sharon Abam Nortey, Solomon Adjatey Tetteh

“…The study used adapted scales of ICAP (i.e. measuring the use of ChatGPT), “desire to learn (DFL), self-efficacy (SE), beliefs about the future (BAF), epistemic curiosity (EP) and perceived academic performance (AP)”. Data were analysed using “partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) and fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA)”. …”
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Changes of EEG beta band power and functional connectivity during spaceflight: a retrospective study by Adrián Quivira-Lopesino, María Sevilla-García, Pablo Cuesta, Sandra Pusil, Ricardo Bruña, Patrique Fiedler, Ana Maria Cebolla, Guy Cheron, Michael Funke, Fernando Maestu

“…Astronauts often report temporary neurological symptoms, such as disorientation, visual disturbances, and motor issues, potentially linked to structural and electrophysiological brain changes. To investigate this, electroencephalography (EEG) is a reliable tool to study brain activity in space, measuring oscillatory activity and functional connectivity (FC). …”
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‘A little bit of support really, that's all I was looking for’ a qualitative study of the biographical disruption of fibromyalgia at work in the UK by Martin J. Stevens, Louise Locock, Stefanie Doebl, Zoe C. Skea, Debra Dulake, Gary J. Macfarlane, Rosemary J. Hollick

“…Data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. …”
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