Combined effects of conditional cash transfer program and environmental health interventions on diarrhea and malnutrition morbidity in children less than five years of age in Brazi... by Anelise Andrade de Souza, Sueli Aparecida Mingoti, Rômulo Paes-Sousa, Léo Heller

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Governmental measures aiming at social protection, with components of disease control, have potential positive impacts in the nutritional and health outcomes of the beneficiaries. …”
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The liver-selective thyromimetic T-0681 influences reverse cholesterol transport and atherosclerosis development in mice. by Ivan Tancevski, Egon Demetz, Philipp Eller, Kristina Duwensee, Julia Hoefer, Christiane Heim, Ursula Stanzl, Andreas Wehinger, Kristina Auer, Regina Karer, Julia Huber, Wilfried Schgoer, Miranda Van Eck, Jonathan Vanhoutte, Catherine Fievet, Frans Stellaard, Mats Rudling, Josef R Patsch, Andreas Ritsch

“…<h4>Methodology/principal findings</h4>T-0681 treatment promoted bile acid production and biliary sterol secretion consistently in the majority of the studied mouse models, which was associated with a marked reduction of plasma cholesterol. …”
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Synthesis of Phase-Correcting Elements Based on Band-Pass Filter and Their Application in Transmitarray Antenna by A. V. Stankovsky, S. V. Polenga, Ye. A. Strigova, A. D. Nemshon, E. R. Gafarov, Yu. P. Salomatov

“…Characteristics of the synthesized PCE were obtained by electrodynamic modeling using the finite element and finite integration methods.Results. …”
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DRLinSPH: an open-source platform using deep reinforcement learning and SPHinXsys for fluid-structure-interaction problems by Mai Ye, Hao Ma, Yaru Ren, Chi Zhang, Oskar J. Haidn, Xiangyu Hu

“…DRLinSPH has been successfully applied to four FSI scenarios: sloshing suppression using rigid and elastic baffles by controlling displacement or introducing deformation, achieving a maximum wave height reduction of 68.81% and 42.92%, respectively; wave energy harvesting optimization with an 8.25% improvement through an oscillating wave surge converter (OWSC) by regulating the damping characteristics of the Power Take-Off (PTO) system; and muscle-driven fish swimming control in a straight line within vortices. …”
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Agricultural Non-Point Source Pollution: Comprehensive Analysis of Sources and Assessment Methods by Fida Hussain, Shakeel Ahmed, Syed Muhammad Zaigham Abbas Naqvi, Muhammad Awais, Yanyan Zhang, Hao Zhang, Vijaya Raghavan, Yiheng Zang, Guoqing Zhao, Jiandong Hu

“…It assesses current evaluation models, encompassing field- and watershed-scale methodologies, and investigates novel technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and the Internet of Things (IoT) that possess the potential to enhance pollution monitoring and predictive precision. …”
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Effect of electroacupuncture on vascular remodeling in rats with cerebral ischemia by regulating irisin based on VEGF/Akt/eNOS signaling pathway by Lu Cao, Wenchao Ding, Yashuo Feng, Chong Guan, Li Liu, Hongyu Xie, Kewei Yu, Dongyan Xu, Lijuan Zhao, Xuan Sha, Xiaoman Deng, Santian Wu, Yangrui Wang, Yi Wu, Tingting Zhang, Nianhong Wang

“…Objective: This study aimed to explore the cumulative effects and expression patterns of electroacupuncture (EA) on irisin secretion, observe the effects of EA on the recovery of neurobehavioral function and vascular remodeling after cerebral ischemia, and elucidate the mechanism by which EA promotes vascular remodeling by regulating irisin expression. Methods: A rat model of left middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) was prepared, and EA was performed. …”
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Mechanism and efficiency of ammonia absorption in dual-phase hollow fiber membrane contactors: A comparative analysis of liquid-liquid vs. gas-Liquid interfacial dynamics by Yuansheng Tang, Wentian Zheng, Wei Bi, Guangxing Yang, Zibo Wang, Fengmi Zeng, Xianhui Li

“…This study conducts a systematic comparative analysis of LLMC and GLMC systems through integrated mass transfer modeling and experimental validation under equivalent operating conditions. …”
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Quercetin-encapsulated GelMa hydrogel microneedle reduces oxidative stress and facilitates wound healing by Yi Yi, Zihui Yang, Chuchao Zhou, Yanqing Yang, Yiping Wu, Qi Zhang

“…In vivo, the full-thickness skin wound models were established to evaluate the re-epithelialization and oxidative stress impact of the control, MN, and Q-MN groups. …”
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Geochemical Characteristics of the Middle Devonian Dacaozi-Tanshanping Shale Strata in the Yanyuan Basin, Southwest China: Implications for Organic Matter Accumulation and Preserva... by Ziya Zhang, Wei Yang, Xingyu Li, Yan Song, Zhenxue Jiang, Qun Luo

“…How the geochemical characteristics of organic matter shale for the carbonate platform facies remain uncertain, which restricts an integrated reconstruction of the model of organic matter accumulation and preservation. …”
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Real-world Australian experience with tisagenlecleucel for relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma—importance of pre-CAR-T optimization by Phoebe Joy Ho, Phoebe Joy Ho, Vinay Vanguru, Vinay Vanguru, Cale S. Burge, Rebecca Wayte, Rebecca Wayte, Christina Brown, Christina Brown, Christian E. Bryant, Christian E. Bryant, Scott Dunkley, Scott Dunkley, Derek McCulloch, Derek McCulloch, Liane Khoo, Liane Khoo, James Favaloro, Anthony Jeffrey, Anthony Jeffrey, Annie Solterbeck, Stephen Larsen, Stephen Larsen, Edward Abadir, Edward Abadir

“…Patients whose response at day 30 was CR had a 42% reduction in risk of progression compared with those who achieved partial response (PR). …”
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Does forest management certification halt forest loss at country level? A global analysis by Saskia Dröge, Charline Depoorter, Axel Marx, Bart Muys

“…This study employed generalised additive models to assess whether increased FSC and PEFC certification coverage was associated with reduced permanent and temporary forest loss, using annual data from 2005 to 2019 across more than 113 countries while controlling for other drivers of forest change. …”
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The justification of the optimal composition and research of a local hemostatic agent based on naturally occurring polysaccharides by V. V. Hladyshev, S. І. Sоkolovskyi, I. V. Sobko, Ugіs Kletnieks, Audrius Butkevichius

“…In comparison with well-known medical products Celox and Revul®, substances with hemostatic activity, including alginate, kappa carrageenan GU 805, and the comparative drug Celox, have demonstrated significant reductions in bleeding time. Specifically, alginate, kappa carrageenan GU 805, and Celox have shown reductions of 38 %, 53 %, and 57 % respectively, compared to the positive control (PC) group. …”
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Exploring the clinical effects of Andrographis paniculata-derived compounds, its extract, or derivatives for the treatment of COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Peerapong Prabhakornritta, Peerapong Prabhakornritta, Peerapong Prabhakornritta, Neti Waranuch, Neti Waranuch, Anjana Fuangchan, Kantapich Srikham, Kansak Boonpattharatthiti, Cindy Barnig, Cindy Barnig, Siwaporn Boonyasuppayakorn, Tasana Pitaksuteepong, Parvapan Bhattarakosol, Brice Moulari, Yann Pellequer, Teerapon Dhippayom, Teerapon Dhippayom

“…While some studies not included in the meta-analysis suggested early reductions in CRP and IL-6, the findings were inconsistent. …”
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Advanced graph embedding for intelligent heating, ventilation, and air conditioning optimization: An ensemble learning-based recommender system by Shouliang Lai, Xiyu Yi, Peiling Zhou, Lu Peng, Wentao Liu, Shi Sun, Binrong Huang

“…Utilizing advanced graph embedding techniques combined with ensemble learning models, we developed a recommender system tailored for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) optimization in Shenzhen Qianhai Smart Community. …”
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HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT AS A STRATEGIC DIRECTION OF THE REGIONAL ECONOMY OF TRANSCARPATHIA by Olena Savina, Karolina Sheydyk, Lyubov Margitay, Halyna Popovych, Olesia Vantiukh, Marharyta Hliudzyk-Shemota

“…The study's methodology is rooted in scenario modelling, trend assessment, and forecasting of horticulture development, leveraging the comparative experiences of European countries. …”
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The Circular Kitchen by Bas Jansen

“…Detailed information was primarily available concerning the technical model, while insights into industrial and business models were relatively scarce. …”
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The Association Between Sensory Impairment and Adherence to COVID-19 Prevention Measures in the Adult California Health Interview Survey Population by Catherine T. Cascavita, Ahmad Santina, Ken Kitayama, Fei Yu, Victoria L. Tseng, Anne L. Coleman

“…The outcome of interest was adherence to COVID-19 mitigation strategies defined as obtaining a COVID-19 vaccine, face mask adherence, hand washing, social distancing, and not gathering with non-household members. Logistic regression models examined the association between sensory impairment and adherence to COVID-19 mitigation strategies, controlling for age, sex, race and ethnicity, general health status, and household income. …”
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A Multi-Task Spatiotemporal Graph Neural Network for Transient Stability and State Prediction in Power Systems by Shuaibo Wang, Xinyuan Xiang, Jie Zhang, Zhuohang Liang, Shufang Li, Peilin Zhong, Jie Zeng, Chenguang Wang

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Infliximab use and cervical spine deformity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis by Tom W J Huizinga, Rania A Mekary, Carmen L A Vleggeert-Lankamp, Anna Baukje Lebouille-Veldman

“…Multiple logistic regression models adjusted for age, gender, baseline Disease Activity Score (DAS44), ACPA-positivity and rheumatoid factor-positivity were used to estimate ORs and their 95% CIs. …”
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Axial compressive performance of low-carbon high-strength recycled aggregate concrete by Jian Li, Tan Wang, Jian Hong, Sumei Liu, Chao Zheng, Yin Chi

“…Based on experimental data, empirical models were developed to predict the influence of key control variables on the compressive strength, peak strain, elastic modulus, and the uniaxial compressive stress–strain behavior of LCHRAC. …”
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