Spatiotemporal Assessment of PM2.5 Exposure of a High-risk Occupational Group in a Southeast Asian Megacity by Jarl Tynan Collado, Jose Gabriel Abalos, Imee de los Reyes, Melliza T. Cruz, Gabrielle Frances Leung, Katrina Abenojar, Carlos Rosauro Manalo, Bernell Go, Christine L. Chan, Charlotte Kendra Gotangco Gonzales, James Bernard B. Simpas, Emma E. Porio, John Q. Wong, Shih-Chun Candice Lung, Maria Obiminda L. Cambaliza

“…Abstract Drivers of open-air public utility jeepneys (PUJs) in the Philippines are regularly exposed to severe levels of fine particulate pollution (PM2.5), making them the appropriate sub-population for investigating the health impacts of PM2.5 on populations chronically exposed to these kinds of unique sources. Real-time PM2.5 exposures of PUJ drivers for a high-traffic route in Metro Manila, Philippines were assessed using Academia Sinica-LUNG (AS_LUNG) portable sensing devices. …”
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Disparities in well-being outcomes among medical students: a comparative study between medical students with and without disability by Henry J. Seaborne, Lara Z. Chehab, Nikhil Rajapuram, Amanda Sammann

“…Despite extensive research on medical student distress, the unique challenges faced by students with disabilities remain understudied. …”
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MINERALOGY OF THE VORONTSOVSKOE GOLD DEPOSIT (NORTHERN URALS) by A.V. Kasatkin, S.Yu. Stepanov, M.V. Tsyganko, R. Škoda, F. Nestola, J. Plášil, E. Makovicky, A.A. Agakhanov, R.S. Palamarchuk

“…The Vorontsovskoe gold deposit (Northern Urals) is unique in both Russia and the world because of the diverse and original Tl–Hg–Mn–As–Sb–S mineralization. …”
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Progress in the structural modification and pharmacological activity of isosteviol by Tao Wang, Bowen Pan, Lijuan Liu, Zhangchao Dong, Wenhui Zhang, Xiongwei Liu, Ying Zhou, Yang Shi

“…Isosteviol and its derivatives, diterpene compounds with a wide range of biological activities, play important antiviral, antibacterial, antioxidant, antitumor, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, antifungal, and anticardiovascular disease roles. Because of its unique diterpene skeleton, isosteviol is frequently used as an active framework in drug synthesis, thus helping medicinal chemists design highly selective, potentially active, and multifunctional isosteviol analogs for the treatment of various diseases. …”
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Mechanical behavior of additive manufactured wood-based composites for construction by Milinda Yapa Hamillage, Robert Carne, Armando G McDonald, Michael Maughan, Ahmed A Ibrahim, Daniel J Robertson

“…Optical images revealed the 3D printing process tended to arrange wood fibers in a particular manner. The unique fiber arrangement within the layer explains the observed directional dependent response of the sample.…”

A Comprehensive Survey of Fake Text Detection on Misinformation and LM-Generated Texts by Soonchan Kwon, Beakcheol Jang

“…This extensive survey not only offers a unique perspective on the current landscape of fake text detection, but also paves the way for future research, highlighting critical areas where further innovation and exploration are essential.…”
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Freshwater Turtles of Belize by Venetia Briggs, Lauren Watine, Dustin Smith, Robin Bijlani, Rebecca Harvey, William Giuliano, Frank Mazzotti

“…However, little is known about Belize’s unique turtle species. This 2-page fact sheet will help people identify, understand, and conserve these treasured resources. …”
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Pastures and Forage Crops for Horses by Marcelo Osorio Wallau, Edward L. Johnson, João Mauricio Buen Vendramini, Carissa Wickens, Caitlin Bainum

“… Florida's unique climatic characteristics allow for forage production most of the year with a large variety of possible forage choices. …”
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Advancing numerical solutions for a system of singularly perturbed delay differential equations at linear rate by Dany Joy, Dinesh Kumar S, Fathalla A Rihan

“…The innovation of this approach stems from its unique integration of three key elements: the Numerov method, known for its accuracy in solving second-order ODEs; a fitting factor, which improves handling of the singular perturbation parameter essential for accurately modeling SPDDEs; and the Taylor series expansion, which approximates first-order derivative terms, facilitating the application of the Numerov method to the system. …”
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Local and global asymptotic behavior of malaria-filariasis coinfections in compliant and noncompliant susceptible pregnant women to antenatal medical program in the tropics by Oluwatayo M. Ogunmiloro

“…The center manifold theory is used to show that the unique endemic equilibrium is locally asymptotically stable. …”
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Professional andragogical competence of teaching staff for the adult education system by Larysa Lukianova

“…The relevance of the studied problem as well as the appropriateness of its examination in the context of the specific characteristics of working with an adult audience and the unique educational needs, interests and experiences of adults, are substantiated. …”
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Evaluation of the application of wild yeasts in inhibiting germination of ochratoxin-producing Fungi during coffee fermentation process by Tsung-Yu Liu, Wei-Hsuan Hsu, Bao-Hong Lee

“…Specialty coffee, typically lightly roasted, is valued for its unique fruity aroma. However, the fermentation process poses a risk of contamination with ochratoxin-producing fungi. …”
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Asian longhorned tick, Haemaphysalis longicornis Neumann (Arachnida: Acari: Ixodidae) by Yuexun Tian, Phillip E Kaufman

“…This tick is somewhat unique in that females are capable of parthenogenesis, meaning that females can produce offspring without having mated with males. …”
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Selecting a Name for Your 4-H Club by Keith G. Diem, Marilyn N. Norman, Joy C. Jordan, Lindsey McConnell

“… Each 4-H club is a unique group of individuals who work together toward common goals. …”
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Compliant immune response of silk-based biomaterials broadens application in wound treatment by Zhiqiang Tian, Hong Chen, Ping Zhao

“…The unique properties of sericin and silk fibroin (SF) favor their widespread application in biopharmaceuticals, particularly in wound treatment and bone repair. …”
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Modelling for the Reduction and Spread Transmission of the Dynamics and Control of Zika virus Disease: Using Ordinary Differential Equations by G. Adamu, A.S. Ndagara, M. Mamuda, I.U. Omatola

“…Therefore, the model formulated is unique for analysis. The result of this study shows that the treatment technique without insecticides has no significant reduction in the infected vectors and hosts. …”
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HEAR THE UNHEARD VOICES OF VISUAL ART: by S.E. Dry

“…The researcher proposes the use of the narrative as a starting point to identify and develop a personal theme/concept in “tracing an untold history” of “unheard voices”, not only to add content to art-making, but also to guide art students to trace their “history and meaning of a unique outcome” and rewrite their own alternative stories. …”
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AN ASSEMBLED SKETCH OF PLACE NAMES IN LAC DUONG DISTRICT, LAM DONG PROVINCE by Thi Thuy Dung Vo, Thanh Hoai Nguyen, Thi Thanh Dam Le

“…The district is noted for its unique cultural and historical features, partly reflected in its place names. …”
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A DISTINCTIVE PENTECOSTAL HERMENEUTIC by Marius Nel

“…In their discussion of hermeneutical issues, Pentecostal theologians may create the impression that their hermeneutics is so unique that one can speak of a distinctive Pentecostal hermeneutics. …”
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Effectiveness of Sports-Based Interventions for Mental Health in At-Risk Youth: A Systematic Review by Katarzyna Rowińska, Karolina Siembab, Daria Bednarczyk, Julia Białeta, Agnieszka Napieralska, Alicja Černohorská, Wiktor Garbarczyk, Michalina Jurkiewicz, Albert Kapla, Wiktoria Pysiewicz

“…Addressing these challenges requires holistic, non-stigmatizing approaches, which will be tailored to the unique needs of at risk youth. Sports-based interventions have emerged as a promising strategy to promote mental health by leveraging the psychological and social benefits of physical activity. …”
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