STRAIN LOCALIZATION PECULIARITIES AND DISTRIBUTION OF ACOUSTIC EMISSION SOURCES IN ROCK SAMPLES TESTED BY UNIAXIAL COMPRESSION AND EXPOSED TO ELECTRIC PULSES by V. A. Mubassarova, L. M. Bogomolov, A. S. Zakupin, I. A. Panteleev, O. B. Naimark

“…The experiments were performed in the Laboratory of Basic Physics of Strength, Institute of Continuous Media Mechanics, Ural Branch of RAS (ICMM). …”
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The impacts of soil enthalpy change on land–atmosphere interactions of permafrost on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau by Ren Li, Shenning Wang, Junjie Ma, Wenhao Liu, Tonghua Wu, Changwei Xie, Xiaodong Wu, Yongjian Ding, Lin Zhao, Guojie Hu, Jimin Yao, Xiaofan Zhu, Wu Wang, Yongliang Jiao, Yao Xiao, Jianzong Shi, Yongping Qiao

“…Soil enthalpy and net radiation at the surface displayed similar patterns, reflecting the balance of the surface energy budget. …”
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Mammographic density and exposure to air pollutants in premenopausal women: a cross-sectional study by Tamara Jiménez, Alejandro Domínguez-Castillo, Nerea Fernández de Larrea-Baz, Pilar Lucas, María Ángeles Sierra, Sergio Maeso, Rafael Llobet, Marina Nieves Pino, Mercedes Martínez-Cortés, Beatriz Pérez-Gómez, Marina Pollán, Virginia Lope, Javier García-Pérez

“…Finally, the initial analyses were applied to the PCs to detect underlying patterns of emission sources. Results: The first analysis detected no association between MD and exposure to any of the pollutants. …”
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Trends of breastfeeding indicators in Brazil from 1996 to 2019 and the gaps to achieve the WHO/UNICEF 2030 targets by Gilberto Kac, Neilane Bertoni, Cristiano Siqueira Boccolini, Elisa Maria de Aquino Lacerda, Natália Oliveira, Nadya Helena Alves-Santos, Dayana Rodrigues Farias, Sandra Patricia Crispim, Leticia Barroso Vertulli Carneiro, Raquel Machado Schincaglia, Elsa Regina Justo Giugliani, Inês Rugani Ribeiro de Castro

“…Background The comprehension of breastfeeding patterns and trends through comparable indicators is essential to plan and implement public health policies.Objective To evaluate the trends of breastfeeding indicators in Brazil from 1996 to 2019 and estimate the gap to achieve the WHO/UNICEF 2030 targets in children under 5 years.Methods Microdata from two National Surveys on Demography and Health of Women and Children (PNDS-1996 and PNDS-2006) and the Brazilian National Survey on Child Nutrition-2019 were used. …”
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Multimodal imaging analysis and structure-function correlation in patients exposed to pentosan polysulfate sodium by Sandra Hoyek, Eleni Konstantinou, Francesco Romano, Darren Chen, Celine Chaaya, Magdalena G. Krzystolik, Daniel Hu, Rachel Huckfeldt, Demetrios G. Vavvas, Leo A. Kim, Jason Lee, Elise De, John B. Miller, Nimesh A. Patel

“…Functionally, the maculopathy group showed a significantly decreased sensitivity on microperimetry (p = 0.012), lower mean deviation (p = 0.001) and higher pattern standard deviation (p = 0.027) on 10–2 Humphrey visual field. …”
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Reforestation Initiatives in the Lubumbashi Charcoal Production Basin (DR Congo): Plant Diversity Selection, Management Practices, and Ecosystems Structure by Dieu-donné N’tambwe Nghonda, Héritier Khoji Muteya, Gracia Kalenga Mupanda, François Duse Dukuku, Nathan Kasanda Mukendi, Bienvenu Esoma Okothomas, Médard Mpanda Mukenza, Sylvestre Cabala Kaleba, François Malaisse, Wilfried Masengo Kalenga, Jan Bogaert, Yannick Useni Sikuzani

“…The results of the present study suggest a sustainable and continuous management of these reforested habitats for an effective reconstitution of the forest cover. …”
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Environmental evolution of coastal regions in northern Beibu Gulf, South China, based on sedimentary elemental records and carbon-nitrogen isotope composition by Jing Guo, Zihan Pan, Xiaomin Yan, Man Wu, Hengtong Qiu, Wanyi Li, Wenlong Huang, Di Wu, Baoming Xue, Zhiming Mo, Guilin Xu

“…C, N, and P contents exhibited a general decreasing pattern from estuaries to offshore areas, probably due to terrigenous inputs and sediment textures. …”
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Multi-field information fusion-based analysis of the macroscopic and mesoscopic damage evolution and location identification of caving and water-conducting fracture zones for minin... by Jiangbo WEI, Shuangming WANG, Lang LIU, Baoning WEI, Deyu CHONG, Zhizhen LIU, Dongkui LI, Dengdeng ZHUANG, Jing ZHOU

“…Using this model, this study conducted a simulation analysis of the damage characteristics and patterns of the mining overburden, including microfracture development, the distribution of broken rock blocks, changes in vertical displacement, structural evolution of force chains, and the void fraction evolution. …”
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Evaluation of Dynamic Visual Perception of Riverside Interface in Mountainous Cities from the Perspective of Boating by Dan LUO, Ruhong WEI

“…Cruise boat is one of the important ways of viewing in mountainous cities, and the continuous and dynamic visual process during boating can bring unique viewing experience. …”
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Enhancing burned area monitoring with VIIRS dataset: A case study in Sub-Saharan Africa by Boris Ouattara, Michael Thiel, Barbara Sponholz, Heiko Paeth, Marta Yebra, Florent Mouillot, Patrick Kacic, Kwame Hackman

“…To address this, future versions of the algorithm will integrate the updated VIIRS reflectance data alongside VIIRS active fire from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to reduce CE and improve understanding spatial patterns.…”
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Bibliometric Analysis of the Evaluation Concepts of Humanities Research Outputs by Nahid Kabiri Khozani, Ali Mansouri, Mitra Pashootanizadeh, Elahe Ebrahimi Dorcheh

“…The thematic map the field highlights key concepts such as research performance, bibliometric indicators, journal articles, and publication patterns. Fundamental concepts include research articles and evaluation systems, while research quality emerges as a growing area of interest. …”
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Communication: Solutions to Achieving Knowledge Capitalization by Alihossein Hosseinzadeh, Karim Rezadost, Sajad Bahmani, Ali Arabi, Mehran Bondori

“…Technological innovations are advancing at an unprecedented pace, reshaping lifestyles, production methods, and societal thought patterns. Within this context, universities play a crucial role in generating knowledge and training specialized human resources. …”
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Identification of Loci under Selection by Combining Different Methods in Thoroughbred and Turkmen Horses by Milad Hosseini, Hossein Moradi-shahrbabak

“…Extended Abstract Background: In recent years, wide access to molecular polymorphism data has increased attention to identifying patterns within the genome that indicate positive selections occurring continuously in populations. …”
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Understanding the Mindset of Protesting Women Regarding the Causes and Consequences of Protest Actions: A Qualitative Study of Imprisoned Female Protesters in Yazd by Ali Nikmanesh, Ali Ruhani, Seyed Alireza Afshani, Ahmad Kalateh Sadati

“…Materials & MethodsThis study utilized thematic analysis, a versatile qualitative research method designed to identify patterns and themes within the data. Thematic analysis facilitates summarization, organization, and interpretation of data, making it a fundamental technique in qualitative research.Data collection involved semi-structured interviews with 8 female participants, who had taken part in the 2022 protests. …”
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A Participatory Governance Model for Comprehensive Conservation of Historical Buildings and Urban Fabric: A Grounded Theory Approach by Somayyeh Ghadimzadeh, Elnaz Abizadeh, Mahdiyeh Rahnemay Toori

“…Implementing this model can facilitate processes related to the conservation, restoration, and revitalization of historical-cultural assets, while developing cooperative patterns to address issues related to cultural heritage in the country. …”
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Introduction by Marina Bos -de Vos

“…Multiple construction projects were studied to reveal overarching patterns in the value capture strategies of different architectural firms, across different project settings. …”
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The Emergence of AI-Driven Virtual Hospitals: Redefining Patient Care Beyond Physical Boundaries by Ifrah Hameed, Hafiz Muhammad Haseeb Khaliq

“…This development is revolutionizing patient care patterns by increasing accessibility and diagnostic precision as well as by enabling continuous monitoring and customized plans for treatment. …”
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Will Artificial Intelligence Replace Physicians or Augment Their Capabilities? by Sara Rahmati Roodsari, Alireza Zali, Mohammad Rahmati-Roodsari, Behina Forouzanmehr

“…However, while AI excels at recognizing patterns and data handling, it fundamentally misses an essential ingredient: human touch. …”
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Impact of rapid temperature fluctuations on acute stroke risk: a nationwide case-crossover study from 2001 to 2020Research in context by Miku Kono, Wei-Te Wu, Chuan-Pin Lee, Yu-Yin Chang, Yao-Hsu Yang, Ching-Chun Lin, Pau-Chung Chen

“…We analyzed associations separately for total stroke, ischemic stroke, and hemorrhagic stroke to identify potential differences in risk patterns, using odds ratios (ORs) relative to the temperature associated with the lowest stroke risk. …”
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Thermo-hydro-mechanical coupling mechanisms and sensitivity analysis of abandoned mine thermal energy storage systems by Liyuan LIU, Yaohui LI, Tao WANG, Tongbin ZHAO, Qiang KOU, Zerui MI, Le ZHANG

“…Once the MTES system stabilizes, output temperatures range from 52 ℃ to 58 ℃, with operational efficiency continuously optimizing over time, ensuring long-term performance sustainability. …”
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