‘Feeling Hot’: Exploring the feasibility of nocturnal erection detection through penile temperature measurements by Hille J. Torenvlied, Evelien Trip, Wouter Olthuis, Loes I. Segerink, Rob C. M. Pelger, Jack J. H. Beck

“…Subjects/Patients and Methods In this proof‐of‐concept study, 10 healthy men aged 20–25 were recruited, following the methodology outlined in the ‘Staying Hot’ study by Torenvlied et al. …”
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Systematizing peer recovery support services for substance use disorder: a taxonomy for measuring recovery milestones by Kimberly Horn, Ryan E. Flinn, Angela Marie Hagaman, Kristyn Zajac, Lauren A. Hoffman, Melissa N. Poulsen, Camille C. Cioffi, Ducel Jean-Berluche, Ethan Spana, Patrick F. Hibbard, Tess K. Drazdowski, Aaron Hogue

“…Additionally, it categorizes peer support activities into four core domains: emotional, informational, instrumental, and affiliational support. The taxonomy integrates a structured model for PRSS evaluation, identifying mediators (e.g., support approaches) and moderators (e.g., training levels) that influence recovery outcomes.ConclusionThe proposed taxonomy and integrated evaluation model provide a standardized framework for researchers and practitioners to systematically assess PRSS impact on recovery milestones. …”
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Automated interpretation of deep learning-based water quality assessment system for enhanced environmental management decisions by Javed Mallick, Saeed Alqadhi, Majed Alsubih, Mohamed Fatahalla Mohamed Ahmed, Hazem Ghassan Abdo

“…This study introduces an advanced computational approach integrating CNN and XAI techniques, improving water quality evaluation and supporting informed environmental management in the Aseer region.…”
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Perceived barriers and facilitators of implementing a sustained smartphone-based telemonitoring program for pregnant women at high-risk for pre-eclampsia in the public and private... by Anam Shahil-Feroz, Andaz Riaz, Haleema Yasmin, Sarah Saleem, Zulfiqar Bhutta, Emily Seto

“…Methods Using a qualitative description design, 57 semi-structured interviews with a diverse group of participants including patients from the public ( n =  15) and private sector hospitals ( n =  17), obstetricians from the public ( n =  5) and private sector hospitals ( n =  7), decision-makers ( n =  7) and telehealth experts ( n =  6). …”
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Seasonal Characteristics of Long-Range Transport and Potential Associated Sources of Particulate Matter (Pm₁₀) Pollution at the Station Elk, Poland, on 2021-2022 Data by S. Abdo, Y. Koroleva

“…The findings demonstrate that the seasonal distributions of PM10 source areas obtained using these two methods generally share similar characteristics, suggesting the credibility and accuracy of the analytical results.…”
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Analysis of clinical and laboratory characteristics of six cases with T-cell large granular lymphocytic leukemia by LU Hongyu, LIU Hong, SONG Luxi

“…Additionally, there are significant variations in LGL immunophenotypes. Therefore, an integrated multi-parameter diagnostic approach combining morphology, immunophenotyping, TCR clonal analysis, and molecular biology data from next-generation sequencing is recommended. …”
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Response of aboveground organs of Woody plants in the Qaidam Basin in China to aridity via functional economic spectra by Siyu Liu, Yiwen Kong, Yue Fan, Yanhong Liu

“…The trade-off between the LES and SES demonstrated the existence of an aboveground economic spectrum, providing a scientific basis for understanding the survival mode and adaptive variation pattern of desert plants.…”
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The effect of physical fitness on academic achievement through self-confidence in adolescents aged 16 – 18 years: a scoping review by Trisnar Adi Prabowo, Asyidika Vito Indarto, Achmad Zakaria, Febriansyah Dwi Cahyo, Mar'atul Afifah

“…However, several studies also reported variations in results, such as students with high fitness but low academic achievement. …”
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Targeting SPATS2 in lung adenocarcinoma: implications for prognosis and immune-based therapy by Maorong Teng, Fangtao Yan, Jingping Shang, Xiaohua Sun, Yahui Wang, Jian Shen

“…The functional role of SPATS2 in LUAD remains poorly defined. Methods We integrated transcriptomic data from TCGA, GTEx, and GEO databases to evaluate SPATS2 expression patterns and their associations with clinical features and prognosis in LUAD. …”
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Study on mechanical behaviors of buried FRP pipeline under geological sedimentation by Xiaoying ZHANG, Xiaohong MA, Cong WANG, Zhenlin LI, Hang ZHANG, Shaohua DONG

“…They have been progressively integrated into the station gathering and transmission segment within oil and gas fields. …”
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Chinese phytopharmacology for gastritis - A systematic review of high-quality randomized controlled trials by Carla Cardiga, Alexandre Constantino, Catarina Fonseca, Daniela Silva, Isabel Teixeira, Jorge Magalhães Rodrigues

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Interventions to Promote Civic Engagement Among Youth and Its Outcomes on Mental Health: A Scoping Review by Marina Oubiña López, Diego Gómez Baya

“…However, challenges such as socio-economic barriers and attendance issues can impact some outcomes, with variations in effectiveness across programs. <b>Conclusions</b>: Youth civic engagement programs should integrate mental health support to mitigate the emotional costs of activism, ensuring greater participation and well-being. …”
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Comparison of 3 Aging Metrics in Dual Declines to Capture All-Cause Dementia and Mortality Risk: Cohort Study by Anying Bai, Shan He, Yu Jiang, Weihao Xu, Zhanyi Lin

“…ConclusionsDespite the inherent differences among the aging metrics that integrate cognitive and physical functions, they consistently identified risks of dementia and mortality. …”
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Precision in practice: exploring the impact of ai and machine learning on ultrasound guided regional anaesthesia by Noor Ul Huda Bhatti, Syed Ghazi Ali Kirmani, Maryam Butt

“…Considering this, anaesthesiologists nationwide must integrate effective AI models to improve their clinical practice. …”
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Cholera in Africa: A Climate Change Crisis by Bezawit Kassahun Bekele, Olivier Uwishema, Lydia Daniel Bisetegn, Antonia Moubarak, Mugeniwayesu Charline, Pacifique Sibomana, Chinyere Vivian Patrick Onyeaka

“…These interventions should be integrated while considering the growing influence of climate change on disease patterns. …”
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Inertial measurement unit technology for gait detection: a comprehensive evaluation of gait traits in two Italian horse breeds by Vittoria Asti, Michela Ablondi, Arnaud Molle, Andrea Zanotti, Matteo Vasini, Alberto Sabbioni

“…Overall, the GBM model exhibits the highest accuracy and the lowest error. In conclusion, integrating IMU technology into horse performance evaluation offers valuable insights, with implications for breeding and training.…”
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Geoenvironmental effects on distribution characteristics of bed-perpendicular joints in sandstone-mudstone interbedded strata: a case study from the Ordos basin by Changqing Liu, Han Bao, Hengxing Lan, Yong Zhai, Changgen Yan, Xiaoguang Li

“…Methods In the sandstone-mudstone interbedded strata of the Ordos Basin, more than 3500 BPJs were surveyed from 30 exposures. …”
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Evaluating Large Language Models for Burning Mouth Syndrome Diagnosis by Suga T, Uehara O, Abiko Y, Toyofuku A

“…This study explores the diagnostic accuracy of large language models in identifying burning mouth syndrome, hypothesizing potential limitations.Materials and Methods: Clinical vignettes of 100 synthesized burning mouth syndrome cases were evaluated using three large language models (ChatGPT-4o, Gemini Advanced 1.5 Pro, and Claude 3.5 Sonnet). …”
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Exploring the Medicinal Potential of <i>Taraxacum Kok-Saghyz</i> (<i>TKS</i>) Using Widely Targeted Metabolomics by Michele Tan, Jeffrey Shih-Chieh Chu, Daniel Robin Swiger

“…Samples were hand-harvested and preserved on dry ice to maintain biochemical integrity. Metabolite identification and classification were performed using the MWDB and KEGG databases. …”
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Confident Learning-Based Label Correction for Retinal Image Segmentation by Tanatorn Pethmunee, Supaporn Kansomkeat, Patama Bhurayanontachai, Sathit Intajag

“…The Mean Boundary F1 Score (MeanBFScore) remained invariant, signifying the maintenance of boundary integrity. CJA and PBNR demonstrated strengths under different conditions, producing variations in performance that were dependent on the noise level and dataset characteristics. …”
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