Flood-drought shifts monitoring on arid Xinjiang, China using a novel machine learning based algorithm by Sulei Naibi, Anming Bao, Ye Yuan, Jiayu Bao, Rafiq Hamdi, Tao Yu, Xiaoran Huang, Ting Wang, Tao Li, Jingyu Jin, Gang Long, Piet Termonia

“…Through simulations under varying data sizes and complexity, the model achieved high accuracy, with area under the curve (AUC) values approaching 1 in simpler cases and around 0.8 in more complex scenarios. …”
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Shared genetic architecture and bidirectional clinical risks within the psycho-metabolic nexusResearch in context by Xiaonan Guo, Yu Feng, Xiaolong Ji, Ningning Jia, Aierpati Maimaiti, Jianbo Lai, Zheng Wang, Sheng Yang, Shaohua Hu

“…Summary: Background: Increasing evidence suggests a complex interplay between psychiatric disorders and metabolic dysregulations. …”
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SF1-specific deletion of the energy sensor AMPKγ2 induces obesity by Óscar Freire-Agulleiro, Ánxela Estévez-Salguero, Vitor Ferreira, Cassie Lynn Holleman, Julia García-Currás, Ismael González-García, Rubén Nogueiras, Manuel Tena-Sempere, Cristina García-Cáceres, Carlos Diéguez, Miguel López

“…Objective: AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) is a heterotrimer complex consisting of a catalytic α subunit (α1, α2) with a serine/threonine kinase domain, and two regulatory subunits, β (β1, β2) and γ (γ1, γ2, γ3), encoded by different genes. …”
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Integrative physiological and transcriptomic analysis provides insights on the molecular basis of ABA-enhanced drought tolerance in pear (Pyrus betulaefolia) by Guo-Ling Guo, An-Ran Luo, Yun-Hui Tan, Rui-Kang Yuan, Ting-Yue Luo, Pan-Pan Ma, Jun-Yu Zhan, Piao Han, Li Liu, Wei Heng, Zhenfeng Ye, Sheng Yang, Bing Jia

“…Results Here, to address this gap, pear seedlings (Pyrus betulaefolia) were used and subjected to PEG-induced drought conditions with or without additional ABA in various doses. …”
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The processed Sanguisorba officinalis L. triterpenoids prevent colon cancer through the TNF-α/NF-κB signaling pathway, combined with network pharmacology, molecular simulation dyna... by Chunli Gan, Yuanqiu Mu, Shah Syed Faizan Ali, Xuepeng Shi, Shuang Jiang, Zhengyang Wang, Xiaotian Wu, Xiaotong Wang, Zhibin Wang, Shulu Zhang, Zheng Feng, Chunjuan Yang

“…Notably, compound 27 can form a stable complex with TNF-α.ConclusionThese results suggest that TP has a more pronounced colon cancer prevention effect than TR. …”
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Protocol for implementation of intraoperative adverse event recording during WHO checklist sign-out by Guy Haller, Lauren Clack, Christian Schindler, Luzius A Steiner, Salome Dell-Kuster, Dieter Hahnloser, Jörn-Markus Gass, Christoph S Burkhart, Andreas P Vogt, Katrin Burri-Winkler, Anne C Auderset, Valentin Neuhaus, Giorgio Prouse, Judith Winkens, Amanda Van Vegten, Zuzanna Kita, Monika Finsterwald, Nico Streit, Lisa M Willms

“…Meanwhile, clinical and implementation science expertise is meeting the challenges of the complex environment of perioperative care.…”
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Assessment of SMOS Root Zone Soil Moisture: A Comparative Study Using SMAP, ERA5, and GLDAS by Nitu Ojha, Ali Mahmoodi, Arnaud Mialon, Philippe Richaume, Sylvain Ferrant, Yann H. Kerr

“…Here, we investigate the benefit of the simple model-based approach by comparing SMOS RZSM (simple model) and SMAP, ERA5, and GLDAS RZSM (complex model or data-assimilation) with in-situ SM. …”
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The quality of life of children with heart disease in Tanzania: a single center study by Joëlle R. Koster, Naizihijwa G. Majani, Zawadi E. Kalezi, Johanna W. Hoefnagels, Nuru Letara, Deogratias Nkya, Stella Mongela, Godwin Sharau, Sulende Kubhoja, Vivienne Mlawi, Pilly Chillo, Martijn G. Slieker, Diederick E. Grobbee, Mohamed Janabi

“…Operated patients had a higher socioeconomic status score (0.71/1 vs. 0.66/1) and more frequent early diagnosis (< 1 year; 67.8% vs. 47.1%). The complexity of cardiac diagnosis (simple, moderate or complex) was significantly different between groups (p = 0.001). …”
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A virtual reality system for delivery of military-specific vestibular rehabilitation after mild traumatic brain injury: the Praxis study protocol by Abdulmohsen M. Alroumi, Carrie W. Hoppes, Carrie W. Hoppes, Susan L. Whitney, Zhihao Li, Lisa Holt, Sridhar Ramakrishnan, Shannon L. Barnicott, Meghan T. Logeais, Holly Richard, Shane R. Salter, Jeffrey M. Tiede, Michael D. Wirt, Pedram Hovareshti

“…By capturing objective data through wearable sensors and advanced neuroimaging, this study aims to bridge the gap between clinical assessments and real-world functional performance. …”
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Measuring biventricular function and left atrial volume in a single five-dimensional whole-heart cardiovascular magnetic resonance scan at 0.55T by Xavier Sieber, Katherine Binzel, Juliet Varghese, Yingmin Liu, Jerome Yerly, Christopher W. Roy, Panagiotis Antiochos, Milan Prsa, Ruud B. van Heeswijk, Orlando P. Simonetti, Matthias Stuber

“…Self-navigated five-dimensional (5D), x-y-z-cardiac-respiratory, free-funning whole-heart CMR using self-navigation (5D CMR) implemented on a low-field clinical scanner may help bridge this gap for biventricular function assessment and left atrium volume index measurement. …”
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Studies on wear resistance of the radial bearing design taking into account rheological properties of micropolar lubricant by M. A. Mukutadze, H. N. Abdulrahman, V. E. Shvedova, G. A. Badakhov, N. V. Zinoviev

“…The article is devoted to the development and analysis of a model of the motion of a micropolar lubricant in the working gap of a radial plain bearing with a fluoroplastic-containing antifriction composite polymer coating and with a groove on the supporting surface. …”
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Artificial intelligence conversational agents in mental health: Patients see potential, but prefer humans in the loop by Hyein S. Lee, Hyein S. Lee, Colton Wright, Julia Ferranto, Jessica Buttimer, Clare E. Palmer, Andrew Welchman, Kathleen M. Mazor, Kimberly A. Fisher, David Smelson, Laurel O’Connor, Laurel O’Connor, Nisha Fahey, Nisha Fahey, Apurv Soni, Apurv Soni, Apurv Soni

“…About half endorsed negative opinions, citing AI’s lack of empathy, technical limitations in addressing complex mental health situations, and data privacy concerns. …”
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Mechatronic advancements in realistic animatronics for cinematic applications by Riham Hilal, Haitham El-Hussieny, Ayman A. Nada

“…By combining mechanical engineering, electronics, and computer science, mechatronics has enabled smoother character movements and enhanced the complexity of animatronic behaviors, thereby pushing the boundaries of cinematic realism. …”
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Sport and Sustainability Reporting: Assessing the Readiness of Sports Clubs in the Balkans by Dumitru Rareş Ciocoi-Pop, Iuliana Boros-Balint, Marius Alin Baciu

“…This study investigated the readiness of non-football sports clubs in the Balkans to adopt sustainability reporting under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), addressing a gap in a sector with limited regulatory alignment. …”

Invited perspectives: Thunderstorm intensification from mountains to plains by J. Fischer, P. Groenemeijer, P. Groenemeijer, A. Holzer, A. Holzer, M. Feldmann, K. Schröer, F. Battaglioli, L. Schielicke, L. Schielicke, T. Púčik, B. Antonescu, B. Antonescu, C. Gatzen, C. Gatzen

“…Despite the relevance of the subject, our understanding of severe convection in complex terrain, particularly in a changing climate, remains incomplete. …”
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The Values of Fame: Exploring the Visual and Textual Representations of Basic Values in Influencers’ Instagram Content by Anaëlle J. Gonzalez, Isra Irmak Akgün, Laura Vandenbosch

“…Despite the popularity of social media influencers (SMIs), little is known about how their content reflects and conveys certain values, leaving a gap in understanding their role as value intermediaries. …”
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Somatic GNAS mutations in acromegaly: prevalence, clinical features and gender differences by Yamei Yang, Yong Yao, Kan Deng, Bin Xing, Wei Lian, Hui You, Feng Feng, Xin Lian, Xinxin Mao, Fengying Gong, Linjie Wang, Meiping Chen, Xiaoan Ke, Hui Miao, Lian Duan, Huijuan Zhu

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Navigating parenthood in people living with borderline personality disorder: a meta-ethnography by Karthika Kasiviswanathan, Jessica Lee, Sathya Rao, Jillian H. Broadbear

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Organizational Meta Capabilities in the Digital Transformation Era by Mohammad Razzak, Said Al-Riyami, Ramo Palalic

“…This article attempts to fill this gap by analyzing the impact of new technologies on meta-competences. …”
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Pembelajaran Sosial Termediasi dan Aktivisme Media Sosial untuk Pola Hidup Berkelanjutan di Indonesia by June Cahyaningtyas, Wening Udasmoro, Dicky Sofjan

“…The problem with this framework is its reliance upon performance, while lacking of awareness on the mundane aspects of everyday life, where public issues seep into with its own complexity. To fill this gap, the study uses Social Learning Theory as well as Uses and Gratification Theory to understand to what extent social media supports learning for sustainable living. …”
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