Tracking Star-forming Cores as Mass Reservoirs in Clustered and Isolated Regions Using Numerical Passive Tracer Particles by Shingo Nozaki, Hajime Fukushima, Kazuki Tokuda, Masahiro N. Machida

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Beyond the storms: Exploring predictors of posttraumatic stress and posttraumatic growth among survivors of hurricanes Irma and Maria in Puerto Rico by Marie-Claire Meadows, Noelle Serino, Dahianira M. Camacho-Monclova, Kaumudi Joshipura, Sarah R. Lowe

“…Results: In multivariable models, higher total disaster score was associated with higher levels of both PTS and PTG (2.91 and 3.87, respectively). Personal health impacts were consistently associated with higher levels on all PTG subscales, ranging from 0.89 to 1.94, which was not the case for other exposures. …”
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Effects of selenomethionine on the growth, oxidative potential, digestive enzyme activity, and immune status of juvenile sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus) by Jarmołowicz Sylwia, Prusińska Maja, Wiszniewski Grzegorz, Schulz Patrycja, Kamaszewski Maciej, Szudrowicz Hubert, Wiechetek Wiktoria, Kawalski Kacper, Duda Arkadiusz, Sikorska Justyna, Kapusta Andrzej

“…The concentration of selenomethionine (SeMet) from SeY in the feed was 0 mg kg−1 (C), 0.7 mg kg−1 feed (S1), 1.4 mg kg−1 feed (S2), and 2.1 mg kg−1 feed (S3). …”
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Cinética de degradación y persistencia de clorpirifós en mandarinas y naranjas del Noreste argentino (NEA) by C. KULCZYCKI, R. NAVARRO, E. TURAGLIO, V. BECERRA, A. SOSA

“…Luego continuó una fase de eliminación más lenta con niveles al final del ensayo entre 0,03 mg/kg y 0,01 mg/kg. En el PC se cumple con el LMR fijado por la legislación nacional y de los países compradores. …”
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Deep learning based tractography with TractSeg in patients with hemispherotomy: Evaluation and refinement by Johannes Gruen, Tobias Bauer, Theodor Rüber, Thomas Schultz

“…We compare results to those on 25 healthy controls who have been imaged with the same setup.We find that TractSeg generalizes remarkably well, given the severity of the abnormalities. …”
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Supporting older adults with mobility disabilities through voice-activated digital assistants and smart home technologies by Jaewon Kang, Emma Lachs, Kathryn Huang, Laura A. Rice, Wendy A. Rogers

“…However, widespread implementation of these technologies has not been explored for older adults with mobility disabilities, who may have unique needs. Research aim: This study investigated how voice-activated digital assistants and connected smart home technologies can specifically benefit older adults with mobility disabilities, with the provision of facilitating conditions such as instructional support for initial and continued use. …”
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Enhancing epigenetic aging clocks in cetaceans: accurate age estimations in small endangered delphinids, killer whales, pilot whales, belugas, humpbacks, and bowhead whales by Joseph A. Zoller, Ake T. Lu, Amin Haghani, Steve Horvath, Todd Robeck

“…In addition, the LOSO blood and skin (MAE = 5.6 years, repeated measures r = 0.83), skin only (MAE = 6.22 years, repeated measures r = 0.81), and blood only (MAE = 4.11 years, repeated measures r = 0.95) clock analysis demonstrated relatively high correlation toward cetacean species not included within this current data set and provide evidence for a broader application of this model. …”
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Elevated fasting serum xylitol levels are associated with a lower risk of incident type 2 diabetes among individuals with prediabetes in the Chinese population by Yicheng Qi, Xiaoyong Li, Yu Liu, Meng Wang, Yiming Wu, Qing Su, Li Qin, Jing Ma

“…Results The baseline fasting xylitol levels, but not sorbitol or erythritol levels, were higher in non-progressors than in progressors (P < 0.001). Non-progressors, in comparison with progressors, had significantly higher proportions within the third tertile of xylitol levels (71/180 non-progressors [39.4%] vs. 49/180 progressors [27.2%]). …”
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Research progress on the structure of hydration films at solid–liquid interfaces by Na ZHANG, Jue KOU, Chunbao SUN

“…The mica surface participates in ion exchange with H3O+ or other cations in the solution, resulting in a hydration film consisting of an adsorbed layer followed by the first and second hydration layers. …”
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Diagnostics and Treatment of Peptic Ulcer in Adults (Clinical Guidelines of the Russian Gastroenterological Association, the Russian Society of Colorectal Surgeons, the Russian End... by V. Т. Ivashkin, I. V. Mayev, Р. V. Tsarkov, М. Р. Korolev, D. N. Andreev, Е. К. Baranskaya, D. S. Bordin, S. G. Burkov, А. А. Derinov, S. К. Efetov, Т. L. Lapina, Р. V. Pavlov, S. S. Pirogov, Е. А. Poluektova, А. V. Tkachev, А. S. Trukhmanov, А. I. Uljanin, Е. D. Fedorov, А. А. Sheptulin

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Effect of thiamine supplementation on glycaemic outcomes in adults with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ritin Fernandez, Heidi Green, Arti Muley, Prasad Muley

“…Synthesis of results: No significant beneficial effects were observed on glycaemic outcomes with 100–900 mg/day of thiamine or benfotiamine for up to 3 months (HbA1c: MD, −0.02%, 95% CI: −0.35 to 0.31; FBG: MD,−0.20 mmol/L; 95% CI: −0.69 to 0.29; PPG: MD, – 0.20 mmol/L, 95% CI: −2.05 to 1.65 (mean difference, MD)). …”
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Investigation of 4-Nitro-N, N-diphenylaniline as a chemical tracer under high pressure high temperature reservoir conditions for enhanced oil recovery applications by Subhadip Maiti, Nishant Kumar Choudhary, Kiran R. Gore, Sandeep D. Kulkarni

“…The novel tracer was also investigated experimentally for rock adsorption by exposing it to the sandstone rock particles (150–250 μm) at 121 °C; it was demonstrated that the tracer showed minimal adsorption at the rock surface (< 1%), which was equivalent to the industry-standard tracer. …”
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El Fenómeno del Niño y la prevalencia de enfermedades infecciosas: revisión by Patricia Molleda, Glenda Velásquez Serra

“…Para ENOS 2023-2024, en la región Niño 4 los últimos valores calculados del índice Niño se mantuvieron a una temperatura de +1,4 °C, en la región Niño 3,4 fue de +1.9, en la región Niño -3 fue de +2,0 °C mientras que en la región Niño -1+2 se debilitó a +1,0 °C. …”
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Prevalence and associated factors of psychological distress among caregivers of children with malnutrition: a cross‑sectional study by Biazin Yenealem Mekuriaw, Berhanie Getnet, Endris Seid, Tadese Teferi, Amare Alemwork, Mastewal Aschale, Aklile Tsega

“…Unemployment (AOR = 3.39, 95% CI: 2.14–9.11), poor socioeconomic status (AOR = 3.91, 95% CI: 1.46–9.34), low child feeding practices (AOR = 2.18, 95% CI: 1.12–4.21), poor social support (AOR = 4.44, 95% CI: 1.75–11.29), physical and emotional abuse (AOR = 3.37, 95% CI: 1.36–8.35), and child underweight (AOR = 4.36, 95% CI: 3.94–8.36) were factors statically significant associated with psychological distress. …”
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Association between sleep deprivation and fertility - a literature review by Adriana Dukacz, Anna Konarska, Anna Machowiak, Barbara Ufnalska, Justyna Lisiecka, Mateusz Janik, Michał Nowak, Joanna Rychlewska-Duda, Wojciech Firlej, Artur Fabijański

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"El problema de la conciencia en los primeros desarrollos académicos de la psicología en la Argentina: José Ingenieros." by Ana María Talak

“…La concepción sobre la "mente consciente" en la his toria de la psicología constituye un tópico de interés, que no ha sido abordado específicamente en el caso de la historiografía argentina. …”
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Genetic variability and heritability estimates among nutritional traits of groundnut breeding lines by Richard Adu Amoah, James Yaw Asibuo, Richard Akromah, Kwabena Asare Bediako, Maxwell Lamptey, Collins Yeboah Osei, Samuel Awuah, Richard Boampong

“…Whiles mineral concentration analysis revealed that the mean estimates for the genotypes were potassium (K) 1190.37(mg/100g), phosphorus (P) 280.77 (mg/100g), calcium (Ca) 222.92 (mg/100g), magnesium (Mg) 202.00 (mg/100g), iron (Fe) 1.97 (mg/100g), zinc (Zn) 2.11 (mg/100g), sodium (Na) 12.63 (mg/100g). …”
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Prevalence of diabetic retinopathy and its associated factors among adults in East African countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Habtamu Wagnew Abuhay, Tigabu Kidie Tesfie, Meron Asmamaw Alemayehu, Muluken Chanie Agimas, Getaneh Awoke Yismaw, Gebrie Getu Alemu, Nebiyu Mekonnen Derseh, Bantie Getnet Yirsaw

“…Besides, age ≥60 (OR = 2.88, 95% CI: 1.55, 5.32), body mass index ≥ 25 (AOR = 2.85; 95% CI: 1.69, 4.81; I2 = 85.4%, p < 0.001), and hemoglobin A1c levels ≥7 (OR = 2.48, 95% CI: 1.46, 4.23) were significantly associated with the prevalence of DR.…”
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Emulsifying Properties of Dietary Fiber from Different Sources by Yao WANG, Xue ZHAO, Hao WU, Xinglian XU

“…The results showed that when the fiber concentration increased from 1% to 3%, the particle size D4,3 of all emulsions decreased significantly (P<0.05) by 49.94%, 44.02%, 33.68%, 1.01% and 0.17%, respectively, for rice bran, banana peel, apple peel, oat bran and citrus dietary fiber emulsions. …”
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A Prospective Observational Study to Establish a Correlation Between Tinnitus and Hearing Loss by Anshu Chopra, Madhurima Bannerjee, Sanjoy Ghosh

“…Result: In our study the mean age was found to be 44.20± 17.01years, with a male preponderance, and maximum number of cases complaining of left sided tinnitus. …”
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