Using spatial statistics and point‐pattern simulations to assess the spatial dependency between greater sage‐grouse and anthropogenic features by Jeffrey K. Gillan, Eva K. Strand, Jason W. Karl, Kerry P. Reese, Tamara Laninga

“…Abstract The greater sage‐grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus; hereafter, sage‐grouse), a candidate species for listing under the Endangered Species Act, has experienced population declines across its range in the sagebrush (Artemisia spp.) steppe ecosystems of western North America. …”
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A Pilot Method to Determine the High Mass End of the Stellar Initial Mass Function in Galaxies Using UVIT, Hα-MUSE Observations and Applied to NGC 628 by S Amrutha, Mousumi Das

“…We present a pilot method to estimate the high-mass initial mass function (IMF) across the arm, interarm, and spur regions in galaxies and apply it to NGC 628. …”
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Optimizing Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Performance Using Advanced Meta-Heuristic Algorithms by Siva Ram Rajeyyagari, Srinivas Nowduri

“…Our approach utilizes a Radial Basis Function (RBF) neural network trained with experimental data encompassing five input parameters: oxygen concentration, operating temperature, instrumentation, electrolyte thickness, and electrical current, with the goal of optimizing the single output parameter of power. …”
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Insights into salt perception and cognitive impairment among middle-aged and older adults: a scoping review by Azira Sazali, Suzana Shahar, Hasnah Haron, Nor Fadilah Rajab, Fatin Hanani Mazri, Theng Choon Ooi, Nurul Fatin Malek Rivan

“…Methods Studies published between January 2014 and March 2024 were searched across four databases: PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Scopus, and EBSCO. …”
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Distinct gut microbiota profiles and network properties in older Korean individuals with subjective cognitive decline, mild cognitive impairment, and Alzheimer’s disease by Sang Joon Son, Xuanga Wu, Hyun Woong Roh, Yong Hyuk Cho, Sunhwa Hong, You Jin Nam, Chang Hyung Hong, Sunmin Park

“…Abstract Background The gut microbiota may influence cognitive function via the gut-brain axis. This study aimed to investigate the gut microbiota profiles of 346 older Korean individuals with subjective cognitive decline but no symptoms (SCD), mild cognitive impairment (MCI), or Alzheimer’s disease (AD). …”
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Associations of Skin Autofluorescence with Diabetic Kidney Disease in Type 2 Diabetes by Ziwei Liu, Jingjie Wang, Yuedong Zhao, Zhu Yuan, Xinjuan Zhuang, Jun Yin

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: Elevated SAF, rather than HbA1c, is independently associated with increased DKD prevalence and impaired renal function.…”
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Synthesis, crystal structure, Hirshfeld surface analysis, density function theory calculations and photophysical properties of methyl 4′-[(4-bromobenzoyl)oxy]biphenyl-4-carboxylate... by Hanumaiah Anilkumar, Selvaraj Selvanandan, Metikurke Amruthesh Omkariah, Mahadevaiah Harish Kumar, Hosapalya Thimmaiah Srinivasa, Bandrehalli Siddagangaiah Palakshamurthy

“…The ground-state dipole moment (μg) is calculated as 1.2936 debye and the energy gap between HOMO and LUMO orbitals is 4.5203 eV as calculated with density functional theory using the B3LYP/6–31 G level basis set. …”
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Automated Deep Learning Based Cardiac Quantification in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: A Comparative Study with Manual Segmentation by Shivam Angiras, Deb Kumar Boruah, Pranjal Phukan, Kalyan Sarma, Prince Das, Rajeev Bharadwaj, Harshit Jain, Ajmal Roshan

“… Background: Hypertrophic CardioMyopathy (HCM) is the most prevalent inherited cardiac disorder, where accurate assessment of Left Ventricular (LV) function and Mitral Regurgitation (MR) is crucial. …”
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Practical considerations for spirometry during the COVID-19 outbreak: Literature review and insights by Claudia Crimi, Pietro Impellizzeri, Raffaele Campisi, Santi Nolasco, Antonio Spanevello, Nunzio Crimi

“…We found several similarities across available guidelines for safely resuming pulmonary function services, as well as differences in criteria for selecting eligible patients for which spirometry is deemed essential and advice which was not homogenous on room ventilation precautions.Conclusions This study shows a synthesis of national/international guidelines allowing practicing physicians to adapt and shape the way to organize their outpatient services locally. …”
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Spillover effect of a dietary intervention on physical activity in a randomized controlled trial with colorectal cancer patients by Hege Berg Henriksen, Åshild Kolle, Andreas Stenling, Ingvild Paur, Siv Kjølsrud Bøhn, Pernille Brøto, Tuva Syrdal Tronstad, Rune Blomhoff, Sveinung Berntsen

“…All measures of physical function increased in both groups from baseline to 6 months with no further increase at the 12-month follow-up. …”
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Long-term exposure to traffic-related air pollution is associated with impaired odor identification: Results from the population-based KORA FIT study in Augsburg, Germany by Nikolaos Nikolaou, Kathrin Wolf, Susanne Breitner, Regina Pickford, Tamara Schikowski, Annette Peters, Alexandra Schneider

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Sexual Quality of Life in Postmenopausal Women: A Comparative Randomized Controlled Trial of Intravaginal PRP Therapy Versus Local Hormonal Treatments by Geanina Sacarin, Ahmed Abu-Awwad, Nitu Razvan, Marius Craina, Bogdan Hogea, Bogdan Sorop, Simona-Alina Abu-Awwad, Mircea Diaconu, Nicolae Ciprian Pilut, Madalina-Ianca Suba

“…<i>Materials and Methods</i>: A prospective, controlled clinical trial was conducted between January 2023 and December 2024 across three private gynecology clinics in Timișoara, Romania. …”
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Continuous theta-burst stimulation demonstrates language-network-specific causal effects on syntactic processing by Chenyang Gao, Junjie Wu, Yao Cheng, Yuming Ke, Xingfang Qu, Mingchuan Yang, Gesa Hartwigsen, Luyao Chen

“…Moreover, during complex syntactic processes, left IFG also interacts with executive control regions, such as the superior parietal lobule (SPL). However, the functional relevance of these network interactions is largely unclear. …”
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A Deep Learning-Based Echo Extrapolation Method by Fusing Radar Mosaic and RMAPS-NOW Data by Shanhao Wang, Zhiqun Hu, Fuzeng Wang, Ruiting Liu, Lirong Wang, Jiexin Chen

“…Instead, it customizes time-specific loss functions for spatiotemporal attenuation correction and independently trains 20 separate models to achieve the full 120 min extrapolation. …”
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Normal hearing function genetics: have you heard all about it? An integrated approach of genome-wide association studies and transcriptome-wide association studies in three Italian... by Aurora Santin, Aurora Santin, Giulia Pianigiani, Alessandro Gialluisi, Alessandro Gialluisi, Alessandro Pecori, Beatrice Spedicati, Beatrice Spedicati, Simona Costanzo, Mariarosaria Persichillo, Francesca Bracone, Giuseppe Giovanni Nardone, Paola Tesolin, Stefania Lenarduzzi, Anna Morgan, Amalia De Curtis, Wouter van der Valk, Wouter van der Valk, Francis Rousset, Marta Roccio, Marta Roccio, Heiko Locher, Heiko Locher, Licia Iacoviello, Licia Iacoviello, Maria Pina Concas, Giorgia Girotto, Giorgia Girotto

“…IntroductionDeepening the genetic mechanisms underlying Normal Hearing Function (NHF) has proven challenging, despite extensive efforts through Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS).MethodsNHF was described as a set of nine quantitative traits (i.e., hearing thresholds at 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, and 8 kHz, and three pure-tone averages of thresholds at low, medium, and high frequencies). …”
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Amphibians and Reptiles Exhibit Different Ecological and Evolutionary Spatial Patterns in the Amazon Basin by Jhon Jairo López‐Rojas, Diego Henrique Santiago, Mirco Solé, Ricardo Lourenço‐de‐Moraes

“…This study examined taxonomic, phylogenetic, and functional diversity across amphibians and reptiles, assessing the influence of elevation, interrelationships among metrics, and distribution across five Amazon Basin ecoregions, exploring the “cradle” (speciation) and “museum” (lineage preservation) hypotheses. …”
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Brain handedness associations depend on how and when handedness is measured by Link Tejavibulya, Corey Horien, Carolyn Fredricks, Bronte Ficek-Tani, Margaret L. Westwater, Dustin Scheinost

“…Nine items from the Edinburgh Handedness Inventory were associated with resting-state functional connectomes. We show that brain-handedness associations differed across the two cohorts. …”
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Aligning metrics with meaning: considerations for measurement selection in disability evaluation by Elizabeth Marfeo, Elizabeth Marfeo, Elizabeth K. Rasch, Kathleen Coale, Julia Porcino, Leighton Chan

“…PROMs such as the WD-FAB can systematically and efficiently generate scores that represent function across multiple domains of function (e.g., mood and emotion, mobility, cognition) and are particularly well-suited for detecting change over time in large-scale applications. …”
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Uptake of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) into lettuce (Lactuca sativa), tall fescue (Schedonorus arundinaceus) and tomato (Solanum lycopersicum): A greenhouse experimen... by Alexandra E. Scearce, Jean D. MacRae, Caleb P. Goossen, Yong-Jiang Zhang, Kylie P. Holt, Rachel E. Schattman

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Biopolymer encapsulation for improved probiotic delivery: Advancements and challenges by Srirengaraj Vijayaram, Reshma Sinha, Caterina Faggio, Einar Ringø, Chi-Chung Chou

“…Probiotics, known for their health benefits as living microorganisms, hold significant importance across various fields, including agriculture, aquaculture, nutraceuticals, and pharmaceuticals. …”
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