Descriptive ecology of abyssal decapods from Chapopote Knoll (southwestern Gulf of Mexico) by Adriana Gaytán-Caballero, Florence Schubotz, Ian R. MacDonald, Elva G. Escobar-Briones

“…Compound specific isotope analyses of galatheid guts revealed females to have more 13C-depleted lipids (-35‰) compared to males (-28‰), calling for more detailed analyses to clarify this trophic segregation.…”
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The Effect of Ball Heading and Subclinical Concussion On the Neuromuscular Control Of The Lower Limb: A Systematic Review by Georgios Kakavas, Ioannis Giannakopoulos Sr., Athanasios Tsiokanos, Michael Potoupnis, Panagiotis V. Tsaklis

“…The purpose of this systematic review was to examine the relationship of the SRC with the incidence of LE injuries. # Methods Ten databases were searched with the following keywords: Lower limb, ball heading, neuromuscular control, concussion, MEDLINE, Ovid MEDLINE(R) Daily, and Ovid MEDLINE(R), EMBASE, and Scopus. …”
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A New Complexity Index in Implant Dentistry: Position Statement of the Implant Dentistry Study Consortium by Souheil Hussaini, Paulina Szylin, Malini Thomas

“…This article proposes the IDSC Complexity Index, a novel classification system. Materials and Methods: A retrospective study was conducted using data collected from 4,201 patients who underwent 20,154 dental implant procedures between January 2002 and October 2024. …”
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Reliability of an Instrumented Pressure Walkway for Measuring Walking and Running Characteristics in Young, Athletic Individuals by Alyx Jorgensen, Matthew McManigal, Austin Post, David Werner, Christopher Wichman, Matthew Tao, Elizabeth Wellsandt

“… # Study Design Cross-Sectional Laboratory Study # Methods Individuals (n=38) in this cross-sectional study walked and ran at self-selected comfortable speed on a pressure-sensitive Zeno^TM^ Walkway. …”
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Associations between depressive and anxiety symptoms and incident kidney failure in patients with diabetic nephropathy by Chunmei Qin, Yucheng Wu, Yutong Zou, Yuancheng Zhao, Deying Kang, Fang Liu

“…Abstract Objective This study aimed to analyze the associations between depressive and anxiety symptoms and risk of incident kidney failure in patients with biopsy-proven diabetic nephropathy (DN). Methods This retrospective study enrolled 241 type 2 diabetic patients with biopsy-proven DN. …”
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Self-assessment of Readiness and Equipment of Dental Clinics for Managing Medical Emergencies in the Republic of Croatia by Bruno Špiljak, Maja Firić, Miroslav Sikora, Vlaho Brailo

“…This study aimed to evaluate how well dentists in Croatia feel prepared to manage MEs and how well their clinics are equipped with necessary drugs and equipment. Materials and Methods: The study involved 319 active dentists who completed an online questionnaire covering demographic data, education on MEs, self-assessment of their ability to manage MEs, clinic equipment for MEs, knowledge and ability to use drugs for MEs, and opinions on further education needs. …”
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Lymphocyte levels in Crohn’s disease patients in clinical remission are significantly lower than those in healthy people by Asi He, Tulan Hu, Linzhen Li

“…The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether there were differences in blood lymphocytes levels between IBD patients in clinical remission and healthy people. Patients and methods A total of 94 Crohn’s disease (CD) and 20 ulcerative colitis (UC) patients were included in this study. …”
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Practice Patterns of Graduates of a Rural Emergency Medicine Training Program by Dylan S. Kellogg, Miriam S. Teixeira, Michael Witt

“…In this cross-sectional study we sought to identify the work environments of graduates of a rural EM residency program, and the strengths and weaknesses of such a program. Methods: We conducted a survey among 29 graduates of a community-based EM program to evaluate the effectiveness of a residency program in training physicians who will work in rural areas. …”
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Global Surgeon Opinion on the Impact of Surgical Access When Using Endocutters Across Specialties by Marina Gutierrez, Nadine Jamous, William Petraiuolo, Sanjoy Roy

“…**Objectives:** This study aimed to develop consensus statements outlining the clinical value of precise articulation and greater anatomical access in minimally invasive surgery performed by bariatric, colorectal, and thoracic surgeons. **Methods:** Colorectal, bariatric, and thoracic surgeons from Japan, the United States, United Kingdom, and France participated in a 2-round modified Delphi panel. …”
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Evaluating Functional Outcome of Oblique Cut  across Mentum  in Advanced Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma by Shomes Mozumder, Shilpi Agrawal, Aniruddha Dam, Anup Kumar Bhowmick, Ishita Sinha

“…Evaluation of the functional outcome has been done in those cases which were unsuitable for free flap reconstruction so & an oblique cut was placed across mentum & pedicle flap was done instead. Material and methods: In this study from 26 December 2022 to 25 March 2023, the effect of oblique cut across mentum in 10 patients of oral  SCC were analysed for functional outcome over next 3 months. …”
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Assessing food safety and hygiene practices in old age homes in Mangaung and Lejweleputswa regions, free state by Tshegofatso Nhabe, Ntsoaki J. Malebo

“…Ensuring compliance with food safety regulations is essential to protect elderly residents from foodborne illnesses.MethodsThis study assessed food safety practices in 14 old age homes (N = 14) in the Free State, South Africa. …”
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Modelling the flowing bottom hole pressure of oil and gas wells using multivariate adaptive regression splines by Okorie Ekwe Agwu, Saad Alatefi, Ahmad Alkouh, Raja Rajeswary Suppiah

“…However, accurately determining the FBHP has been challenging for the oil and gas industry. Traditional methods, such as using downhole gauges or relying on empirical and mechanistic models, have limitations, prompting the exploration of alternative approaches such as machine learning (ML). …”
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Soybean (Glycine max L.) Yield and Yield Component Under Different Planting Time and Foliar Application of Humic Acid by Shara Salih Ali, Chnar Hama Noori Mirza

“…The effect of foliar Humic acid rates application methods was highly significant on the Pod No./ Plant, Empty Pod/Plant, Seed Weight / Plant (g) and yield (kg/ha) and significant on the 1000 Seed Weight (g). …”
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Exploring the impact of social influence on parents’ intention to use institutional childcare: a cross-sectional study by Bo Yu, Difan Zhang, Yin Sun, Yuna Yao, Yingji Li, Huiling Hu

“…Therefore, this study will construct a research model to explore the mechanisms of social influence on parents' intentions to use childcare institutions. Methods This study used parents of infants and toddlers in mainland China as the study population. …”
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Relationship between Biological and Qualitative Indices in Surface Waters Receiving the Effluent of Fish Farms in the Northwest of Iran by Farhad Pourfaraj, Malek Abazari, Eslam Moradiasl, S. Amad Mokhtariai

“…The aim of this study was measuring correlation coefficients between qualitative and biological Indices. Methods: Water samples were collected 27 samples in northwest of Iran and aquatic insects’ samples 54 in 2019. …”
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Efficacy of CLT4A variants as immunoregulatory molecules among Vitiligo patients in Saudi Arabia by Amal F. Alshammary, Ghada BinSaif, Imran Ali Khan

“…The polymerase chain reaction and restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis laboratory data were stored in Excel and used for further statistical analysis. Although baseline details had no correlation (p > 0.05) between the two groups, Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium analysis was in agreement with the vitiligo patients (p > 0.05). …”
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Individual Baseline Balance Assessments in a Large Sample of Incoming NCAA Division I Athletes Using a Force Plate System by Scott A. Weismiller, Robert Monaco, Jason Womack, Brandon Alderman, Carrie Esopenko, Fiona N. Conway, Kyle Brostrand, Allison Brown, Nicola L. de Souza, Jennifer F. Buckman

“… # STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional. # METHODS Baseline balance and self-reported sex, sport, and concussion history were assessed in 533 prospective collegiate athletes (45% female) during pre-participation physical examinations. …”
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Relationship between Shoulder Pain, Trunk and Lower Limb Pain in Overhead Athletes: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis by Marine Leroux, Franck Lagniaux

“… # Study Design Systematic Review and Meta-analysis # Methods A systematic review was conducted in the PubMed/MEDLINE, Science Direct and CENTRAL/Cochrane databases for observational studies. …”
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Comparison of Spatiotemporal Gait Variables Between Healthy Individuals and Patients with Heel Spur During Walking by Mohamad amin Shahbazi, Ali Jalalvand

“…Understanding these differences can provide insights into how this pathology alters gait and inform therapeutic interventions to improve function and reduce discomfort. Methods The study population comprised two groups: patients diagnosed with plantar fasciitis and healthy controls. …”
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Machine learning analysis of the relationships between traumatic childbirth experience with positive and negative fertility motivations in Iran in a community-based sample by Mahdieh Arian, Talat Khadivzadeh, Mahla Shafeei, Sedigheh Abdollahpour

“…Considering the importance of fertility growth and strengthening positive fertility motivations in …, this community-based study was conducted to investigate the relationship between traumatic childbirth history and positive and negative fertility motivations. Methods The present cross-sectional study was conducted on 900 women of reproductive age. …”
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