Facilitating automated fact-checking: a machine learning based weighted ensemble technique for claim detection by Md. Rashadur Rahman, Rezaul Karim, Mohammad Shamsul Arefin, Pranab Kumar Dhar, Gahangir Hossain, Tetsuya Shimamura

“…Abstract The rapid digitization of media, driven by technological advancements, has accelerated the spread of information through online platforms. This has heightened the need for robust fact-checking mechanisms to counter misinformation. …”
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Dynamics and Simulations of Impulsive Population Models Involving Integrated Mosquito Control Strategies and Fractional Derivatives for Dengue Control by Xianghong Zhang, Hua He, Kaifa Wang, Huaiping Zhu

“…This work will be advantageous for developing efficient integrated control strategies to curb dengue transmission.…”
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Age and gender patterns in COVID-19: Insights from a Regional COVID-19 testing center by Adam M. Franks, Danny Holbert, Justin West, Eric Trent, John Parker, Courtney Wellman, Alperen Korkmaz, Tammy Bannister

“…Introduction: Asymptomatic and targeted testing are critical for mitigating the spread of COVID-19. Understanding testing demand is crucial for efficient personnel and resource management. …”
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Functional information technology in geometry-graphic training of engineers by Irina D. Stolbova, Evgeniya P. Aleksandrova, Konstantin G. Nosov

“…Computer graphics is an efficient mechanism for the development of students’ spatial thinking. …”
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Spatially-implicit modelling of disease-behaviour interactions in the context of non-pharmaceutical interventions by Notice Ringa, Chris T. Bauch

“…Pair approximation models have been used to study the spread of infectious diseases in spatially distributed host populations, and to explore disease control strategies such as vaccination and case isolation. …”
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Modeling the dynamic transmission of dengue fever: investigating disease persistence. by Líliam César de Castro Medeiros, César Augusto Rodrigues Castilho, Cynthia Braga, Wayner Vieira de Souza, Leda Regis, Antonio Miguel Vieira Monteiro

“…<h4>Background</h4>Dengue is a disease of great complexity, due to interactions between humans, mosquitoes and various virus serotypes as well as efficient vector survival strategies. Thus, understanding the factors influencing the persistence of the disease has been a challenge for scientists and policy makers. …”
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Dynamic contagion potential framework for optimizing infection control in healthcare by Alexandra Fedrigo, Mohamad Nassar, Jennifer Bail, Antonia Bates-Ford, Satyaki Roy

“…Simulations incorporate mobility patterns reflecting homogeneous and heterogeneous mixing, with infection spread following empirically grounded transmission models. …”
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MaOAOA: A Novel Many‐Objective Arithmetic Optimization Algorithm for Solving Engineering Problems by Pradeep Jangir, Arpita, Sundaram B. Pandya, Gulothungan G., Mohammad Khishe, Bhargavi Indrajit Trivedi

“…ABSTRACT Currently, the use of multi‐objective optimization algorithms has been applied in many fields to find the efficient solution of the multiple objective optimization problems (MOPs). …”
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Impact of Momentum Perturbation on Convective Boundary Layer Turbulence by Mukesh Kumar, Alex Jonko, William Lassman, Jeffrey D. Mirocha, Branko Kosović, Tirtha Banerjee

“…Here, we explore the impact of a simple and computationally efficient Stochastic Cell Perturbation method using momentum perturbation (SCPM‐M) to accelerate turbulence generation in boundary‐coupled LES simulations using the Weather Research and Forecasting model. …”
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A Review of the Arrival, Effects, and Management of <i>Bagrada hilaris</i> in South America: The Case of Chile by Marta V. Albornoz, Camila C. Santander, Armando Alfaro-Tapia

“…Biological invasions are partly defined by their ability to spread rapidly within invaded regions, posing threats to biodiversity and local species assemblages. …”
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Development and Application of a Multiplex PCR Assay for Simultaneous Detection of Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus and Tomato Leaf Curl New Delhi Virus by Hongxia Hu, Jie Zhang, Xiaoyin Wu, Li Li, Yajuan Qian

“…In order to reduce the further spread of these viruses, it is crucial to establish an efficient and reliable method to accurately detect the viruses. …”
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Immune responses to plague infection in wild Rattus rattus, in Madagascar: a role in foci persistence? by Voahangy Andrianaivoarimanana, Sandra Telfer, Minoarisoa Rajerison, Michel A Ranjalahy, Fehivola Andriamiarimanana, Corinne Rahaingosoamamitiana, Lila Rahalison, Ronan Jambou

“…Typically this species is considered susceptible to plague, rapidly dying after infection inducing the spread of infected fleas and, therefore, dissemination of the disease to humans. …”
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Human tetherin exerts strong selection pressure on the HIV-1 group N Vpu protein. by Daniel Sauter, Daniel Unterweger, Michael Vogl, Shariq M Usmani, Anke Heigele, Silvia F Kluge, Elisabeth Hermkes, Markus Moll, Edward Barker, Martine Peeters, Gerald H Learn, Frederic Bibollet-Ruche, Joëlle V Fritz, Oliver T Fackler, Beatrice H Hahn, Frank Kirchhoff

“…Poor adaptation to the human host may be responsible for this limited spread of HIV-1 group N in the human population. Here, we analyzed the function of Vpu proteins from seven group N strains from Cameroon, the place where this zoonosis originally emerged. …”
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COVID-19 lockdowns and demographically-relevant Google Trends: A cross-national analysis. by Lawrence M Berger, Giulia Ferrari, Marion Leturcq, Lidia Panico, Anne Solaz

“…The spread of COVID-19 and resulting local and national lockdowns have a host of potential consequences for demographic trends. …”
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Examining the Application of Information and Communication Technology in Records Management at Kabale Regional Referral Hospital. by Kyoshabire, Fortunate

“…The study concludes that information and communication technology in healthcare has helped in finding the possible prevention measures to eradicate and reduce the spread of diseases. Information and communication technology helps in diagnosis which reduces the time and cost. …”
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Illuminating the Invisible: Green Fluorescent Protein as a Beacon for Antibiotic-Induced Phage Activity in <i>Escherichia coli</i> by Maria João Silva, Tim Van Den Bossche, Mattias Collin, Rolf Lood

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> The findings demonstrate a strong association between the two methods of measuring phage induction, suggesting that the GFP-based <i>E. coli</i> model is a reliable, cost-effective, and efficient tool for studying phage induction and its potential role in AMR spread. …”
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Forensic medical findings in the postaccident investigation of an aviation disaster in the village of Topolów (Silesian Voivodeship) – a case study = Ustalenia medyczno-sądowe w po... by Magdalena Nowakowska, Marcin Tomsia, Michał Szczepański, Stanisława Kabiesz-Neniczka, Krystian Rygol, Rafał Skowronek

“…During autopsy examinations, all victims were found to have multi-organ injuries, and in six of them, histopathological studies confirmed the presence of inhaled fire smoke in the respiratory tract, indicating they were alive when the fire spread. Due to the severe damage to the bodies, genetic identification was necessary to establish their identities. …”
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Bone scaffolds-based localized drugs delivery for osteosarcoma: current status and future perspective by Wenqing Liang, Hengguo Long, Hongwei Zhang, Juqin Bai, Bo Jiang, Jiangwei Wang, Lifeng Fu, Wenyi Ming, Jiayi Zhao, Bin Zeng

“…The study may serve as a source for outlining efficient and secure postoperative osteosarcoma treatment plans.…”
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Pericarditis Caused by Enterococcus faecium with Acute Liver Failure Treated by a Multifaceted Approach including Antimicrobials and Hemoadsorption by Thomas Köhler, Mathias W. Pletz, Simon Altmann, Carmen Kirchner, Elke Schwier, Dietrich Henzler, Günther Winde, Claas Eickmeyer

“…Peritonitis caused by Enterococcus faecium was diagnosed later due to an ileum perforation. The hematogenic spread led to pericarditis. In addition, sepsis-related acute liver failure complicated antimicrobial therapy further. …”
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Embankment Breach Simulation and Inundation Mapping Leveraging High-Performance Computing for Enhanced Flood Risk Prediction and Assessment by U. Dutta, Y. K. Singh, T. S. M. Prabhu, G. Yendargaye, R. Kale, M. K. Khare, B. Kumar, R. Panchang

“…It unlocks high-resolution simulations for intricate basin details, explores a wider range of flood scenarios quickly, and allows for efficient ensemble modelling to assess model uncertainty. …”
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