Longitudinal trajectories of healthcare costs among high-need high-cost patients: a population-based retrospective cohort study in British Columbia, Canada by Mark Harrison, Kimberlyn McGrail, Linda C Li, Stirling Bryan, Richard Sawatzky, Mohammad Ehsanul Karim, Daphne Guh, Logan Trenaman, Marilyn Parker, Kathleen Wheeler

“…Objectives We sought to identify groups of high-need high-cost (HNHC) patients with distinct cost trajectories and describe the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics associated with group membership.Design A population-based retrospective cohort study, using administrative health data.Setting British Columbia, Canada.Participants People who were HNHC in 2017, defined as incurring health system costs in the top 5% of the population, and were continuously registered in the Medical Service Plan from January 2015 to December 2019 and alive at the end of the study period.Outcome measures The primary objective was to identify longitudinal patterns of healthcare costs using group-based trajectory modelling. …”
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Assessment of Water Resources Carrying Capacity Based on Principal Component Analysis and System Dynamics: A Case Study of Qingyang City by WANG Qian, YUAN Bo, WU Jian, LIU Wen-shi, WU Yan

“…[Objectives] This study aims to overcome the limitations of traditional static evaluation methods by developing a multidimensional assessment framework for water resource carrying capacity with spatiotemporal continuity. It seeks to reveal the evolution patterns of regional water resources carrying capacity and propose optimized regulation schemes. …”
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Emerging Diagnostic Approaches for Musculoskeletal Disorders: Advances in Imaging, Biomarkers, and Clinical Assessment by Rahul Kumar, Kiran Marla, Kyle Sporn, Phani Paladugu, Akshay Khanna, Chirag Gowda, Alex Ngo, Ethan Waisberg, Ram Jagadeesan, Alireza Tavakkoli

“…Wearable sensors and mobile health technologies extend continuous monitoring beyond traditional healthcare environments, generating real-world data critical for dynamic disease management. …”
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Heat-Mass Migration of Unsaturated Lead-contaminated Loess under Unidirectional Freezing Conditions by LUO Yang, ZHOU Feng-xi, LUO Chong-liang

“…[Methods] We utilized theoretical modelling together with laboratory test to investigate the heat, moisture, and pollutant migration patterns and the associated soil deformation characteristics in unsaturated lead-contaminated loess under unidirectional freezing conditions. …”
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Tuberculosis disease burden in China: a spatio-temporal clustering and prediction study by Jingzhe Guo, Ce Liu, Fang Liu, Erkai Zhou, Runxue Ma, Ling Zhang, Bin Luo

“…We used spatiotemporal cluster analysis to record the epidemiological characteristics and incidence patterns of PTB during this period. Additionally, a time series model was constructed to forecast and analyze the incidence and mortality trends of PTB in China.ResultsThis study reveals significant regional variations in PTB incidence and mortality in China. …”
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Preparation of gasified ash-based zeolite molecular sieve PEI modification and CO2 adsorption performance by Duo ZHANG, Chengcheng JIAO, Hu WEN, Jun DENG, Xiaowei ZHAI, Chun LIU, Yang DU

“…The results show that the PDF#39-0222 standard maps, regular cubic crystal particles, [SiO4]4− and [AlO4]5− tetrahedral structures indicate that zeolite molecular sieves have been successfully prepared by using the coal-to-oil gasification ash solid waste, and the N—H bonds in RNH2 and the C—H bonds in —CH3 indicate that PEI has achieved the optimized modification of the molecular sieves, and the adsorption patterns and adsorption properties of the zeolite molecular sieves for CO2 gas before and after the modification are clarified. …”
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Incidence of underlying CAD in chest pain patients with intermediate risk for ACS: a retrospective analysis by Abigail Coutinho, Faith Oluwaseun Williams, Ibukunoluwa Ogunbowale, Mohamed Azmi Kasmi Elmetwali, Abdul Basit Malik, Ramabala Vuyyuru, Sayak Roy, Taiwo Ikuesan, Pradeep Singh, Francis Castaneda, Marifel Rojo

“…Of the remaining 117 patients, 61 with baseline troponin levels and standard ECG patterns were accepted for further investigations.We used online software5 to estimate the mean with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for baseline continuous variables, and we represented the categorical variables as percentages out of the total available dataset. …”
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Urban-rural differences in age-specific mortality rates for breast cancer in China from 2009 to 2021 by Menglong Li, Jinlei Qi, Yaqi Ma, Wen Shu, Huidi Xiao, Lijun Wang, Peng Yin, Haoyan Guo, Sten H. Vermund, Maigeng Zhou, Yifei Hu

“…As socio-economic development and urbanization progress, differences in risk factors such as dietary patterns, lifestyles, and physical activity have become less pronounced nationwide, leading to a gradual reduction in the gap of breast cancer mortality rates between urban and rural women. …”
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Cognitive impairment across the schizophrenia spectrum: a comparative neuropsychological study by Xiao-Yan He, An-Pei Wei, Zhuo-Hui Huang, Fei Wang, Li Li Guo, Cai-Lan Hou

“…The differential trajectory of verbal memory and executive function deficits from FEP to MECS suggests progressive deterioration in higher-order cognitive domains. These gradient patterns may inform stage-specific cognitive interventions across the schizophrenia spectrum.…”
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Designing a Paradigmatic Model of Child Marriage in Bandar Abbas City by Mehdieh Moradi, Yaser Rastergar, Mostafa Zahirinia

“…Moreover, intergenerational patterns of early marriage perpetuate this cycle. Girls affected by child marriage often find themselves dependent on others, lacking significant decision-making power, which diminishes their quality of life. …”
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Exploring the determinants of AIGC usage intention based on the extended AIDUA model: a multi-group structural equation modeling analysis by Xueyan Bai, Lin Yang, Lin Yang

“…ObjectiveWith the rapid development and widespread adoption of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technologies, their unique characteristics—such as conversational capabilities, creative intelligence, and continuous evolution—have posed challenges for traditional technology acceptance models (TAMs) in adequately explaining user adoption intentions. …”
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The authority of the printed word in the Lithuanian village of the XIX century by Džiuljeta Maskoliūnienė

“…"In social respect typographic continuity of man brought nationalism, mass market, universal literacy, and education," states M. …”
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Efficient Sleep, Enhanced Attention: Exploring the Interplay With RBC-Inflammation Mechanisms in Hypoxic High-Altitude Areas by Shi CY, Xue XJ, Li ZF, Huang XY, Su R, Wang NN, Zhu JG, Li H, Ma HL, Liu M, Zhang DL

“…This relationship suggests that executive control may, in turn, regulate sleep patterns, with implications for mental health. We also found that enhanced sleep efficiency was correlated with a balance between alerting functions and executive control.Conclusion: The study establishes that sleep quality and executive control are interlinked via an inflammatory response related to red blood cell characteristics, impacting mental health. …”
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L’africanisation de l’Église évangélique au Maroc : revitalisation d’une institution religieuse et dynamiques d’individualisation by Bernard Coyault

“…Since that time, the Church has experienced a deep sociological mutation with a continuing influx of sub-Saharan Africa nationals (students, migrants, businessmen, etc.). …”
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Prevalence, trends, and correlates of HIV, syphilis, and HCV infections among male attendees at STD clinics in Southwest China: a 13-year cross-sectional study (2010–2022) by Chunxing Tao, Jianhua Che, Rongye Huang, Jinfeng He, Zhenxian Wu, Fengfeng Liang, Jie Cai, Yanyun Ou, Lijuan Bao, Li Ye, Hao Liang, Zhaosen Lin, Aidan Nong, Bingyu Liang

“…However, data regarding long-term epidemiology patterns of STIs among high-risk groups are scarce. …”
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Development and Internal Validation of Machine Learning Algorithms for Predicting Subsequent Contralateral Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis in Patients With Unilateral Slips by David P. VanEenenaam, Jr., BS, Carter Hall, BS, Daniel A. Maranho, MD, PhD, Christopher J. DeFrancesco, MD, Eduardo N. Novais, MD, Wudbhav N. Sankar, MD

“…Machine learning (ML) algorithms can be leveraged to identify complex, nonlinear patterns in data and allow for more accurate predictions on which patients may need a prophylactic pin. …”
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Pain management on a trauma service: a crisis reveals opportunities by Gail T Tominaga, Kathryn B Schaffer, Jeffrey Smith, Imad S Dandan, Dunya Bayat, Tala H Dandan, Walter L Biffl, Jiayan Wang, Matthew R Castelo, Sabina Schaffer, Deb Snyder, Chris Nalick

“…Objectives The opioid crisis has forced an examination of opioid prescribing and usage patterns. Multimodal pain management and limited, procedure-specific prescribing guidelines have been proposed in general surgery but are less well studied in trauma, where multisystem injuries and multispecialty caregivers are the norm. …”
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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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Characterization of nitrous acid and its potential effects on secondary pollution in the warm season in Beijing urban areas by J. Li, C. Lian, C. Lian, M. Liu, H. Zhang, Y. Yan, Y. Song, C. Chen, J. Wang, H. Zhang, Y. Ren, Y. Guo, W. Wang, Y. Xu, H. Li, J. Gao, M. Ge

“…In this study, we made a comparison of the ambient levels, variation patterns, sources, and formation pathway in the warm season (from June to October in 2021) on the basis of a continuous intensive observation in an urban site of Beijing. …”
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Prevalence and epidemiology of Mycoplasma genitalium and the absence of macrolide resistance in M. genitalium among pregnant women attending antenatal care in Zambia by Daniel Schröder, Sumire Sorano, Sumire Sorano, Elena Shipitsyna, Elena Shipitsyna, Enesia Banda Chaponda, Daniel Golparian, Ephraim Chikwanda, Vivian Mwewa, Joyce M. Mulenga, Mike Chaponda, Chris Smith, Chris Smith, Matsui Mitsuaki, Matsui Mitsuaki, Massimo Mirandola, Karel Blondeel, Karel Blondeel, Igor Toskin, R. Matthew Chico, Magnus Unemo, Magnus Unemo

“…Understanding MG prevalence and AMR patterns is crucial for developing effective public health strategies and treatment guidelines. …”
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