Integrating palliative care into primary care for older people with multimorbid serious illness: a multinational qualitative cross-sectional study in Sub-Saharan Africa by Richard Harding, Maya Jane Bates, Lovemore Mupaza, Catherine J Evans, Kennedy Bashan Nkhoma, Adwoa Bemah Boamah Mensah, Dorothee van Breevoort, Dickson Dick Chifamba, Duncan Kwaitana, Modai Clement Mnenula, Edwina Beryl Addo Opare-Lokko

“…The impact of multimorbid illness on older people was multidimensional, including pain and symptom control, catastrophic spending, social exclusion and limitations on activities of daily living. …”
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Establishment of a glucocorticoid inducible system for regulating somatic embryogenesis in Liriodendron hybrids by Xinying Chen, Ye Liu, Lu Lu, Siqin Liu, Yuhao Weng, Jisen Shi, Zhaodong Hao, Jinhui Chen

“…Notably, the efficiency of somatic embryogenesis exhibited significant improvement under optimal DEX concentration. In conclusion, our study successfully utilizes the DEX/GR inducible system in Liriodendron hybrids, offering a valuable tool for the precise control and utilization of TFs at the desired levels. …”
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Precision diagnosis of tomato diseases for sustainable agriculture through deep learning approach with hybrid data augmentation by Kamaldeep Joshi, Sahil Hooda, Archana Sharma, Humira Sonah, Rupesh Deshmukh, Narendra Tuteja, Sarvajeet Singh Gill, Ritu Gill

“…As a result, the YOLOv8n model could serve as a robust tool for precision farming, helping to optimize crop management and enhance productivity on a broader scale.…”
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Design and Development of Miniature Measuring Instrument for Parachute Cords Dynamic Load for Stepless Parachute Opening by Wei Liang, Xin Zhao, Pengpeng Wu, Yuxin Li, Shuai Lv

“…The software of the parachute cords tension acquisition system based on the miniature measuring instrument is developed. The Load Cell is modeled by using SolidWorks 2022 and statically analyzed by using Ansys 2022 R1 Workbench finite element analysis software. …”
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HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE COMPLEX FOR FRICTION AND WEAR INVESTIGATIONS BY THE «DISC ON PLATE» METHOD by F. F. Komarov, V. V. Pilko, V. N. Kuleshov

“…Another important requirement is modeling in the experiment of acyclic friction process, as close as possible to the real operating conditions of components and parts. …”
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Association of MTHFR Polymorphisms with H-Type Hypertension: A Systemic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Diagnostic Test Accuracy by Yixuan Kong, Jinghui Zheng, Lijuan Li, Liying Lu, Jie Wang

“…The results indicated that the dominant model was an optimal diagnosis model for excluding diseases, which could reduce a missed diagnosis rate and further improve the accuracy of disease diagnosis. …”
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The ongoing impact of policy documents on the pandemic based on the framework of the “4Rs” theory and policy tools: in China by Lili Wang, Xueying Li, Zhuojun Ye, Shiwen Zhang, Xiaoyu Zhang, Limei Jing

“…During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, Shanghai and Shenzhen implemented region-specific measures tailored to local conditions, reflecting China’s overarching control strategy. Systematically analysis of prevention and control policies is essential for optimizing PHE responses. …”
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Detecting schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, psychosis vulnerability and major depressive disorder from 5 minutes of online-collected speech by Julianna Olah, Win Lee Edwin Wong, Atta-ul Raheem Rana Chaudhry, Omar Mena, Sunny X. Tang

“…Our study aimed to (1) identify an optimal assessment approach for the online and remote collection of speech, in the context of assessing the psychosis spectrum and evaluate whether a fully automated, speech-based machine learning (ML) pipeline can discriminate among different conditions on the schizophrenia-bipolar spectrum (SSD-BD-SPE), help-seeking comparison subjects (MDD), and healthy controls (HC) at varying layers of analysis and diagnostic complexity. …”
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Web-enhanced return-to-work coordination for employees with common mental disorders: reduction of sick leave duration and relapse by Marc Corbière, Maud Mazaniello-Chézol, Tania Lecomte, Stéphane Guay, Alexandra Panaccio, Charles-Édouard Giguère

“…Mixed linear models were used to observe changes in clinical symptoms over time, especially for the experimental group. …”
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A novel insight into CO2-cured cement modified by ultrasonic carbonated waste incineration fly ash: Mechanical properties, carbon sequestration, and heavy metals immobilization by Jie Chen, Zheming Zhang, Yizhe Shen, Hailong Li, Xiaoqing Lin, Xiaodong Li, Jianhua Yan

“…Kinetic analysis via the Avrami-Erofeev model revealed that CO2 diffusion and crystal growth primarily control the mineralization reaction. …”
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Dual CD47 and PD‐L1 blockade elicits anti‐tumor immunity by intratumoral CD8+ T cells by Susan N Christo, Keely M McDonald, Thomas N Burn, Nadia Kurd, Jessica Stanfield, Megan M Kaneda, Ruth Seelige, Christopher P Dillon, Timothy S Fisher, Bas Baaten, Laura K Mackay

“…Methods CD8+ T cell populations were tracked upon CD47 × PD‐L1 BisAb treatment in an orthotopic model of murine breast cancer where anti‐tumor immunity is mediated by CD8+ T cells. …”
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Utilizing Circadian Heart Rate Variability Features and Machine Learning for Estimating Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction Levels in Hypertensive Patients: A Composite Multiscale E... by Nanxiang Zhang, Qi Pan, Shuo Yang, Leen Huang, Jianan Yin, Hai Lin, Xiang Huang, Chonglong Ding, Xinyan Zou, Yongjun Zheng, Jinxin Zhang

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Effect of External Factors on Trace Element Profile and Biomass of Mustard (Brássica júncea L.) Microgreens: Neural Network Analysis by Yan V. Puhalsky, Nikolai I. Vorobyov, Svyatoslav I. Loskutov, Mariia A. Chukaeva, Ruslan I. Glushakov, Andrew V. Babyka, Denis D. Meshcheriakov, Alla I. Yakubovskaya

“…The neural network analysis of the microelements in mustard microgreens proved effective as a mathematical model for biochemical diagnostics of biomass quality. …”
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Tunable Intranasal Polymersome Nanocarriers Triggered Olanzapine Brain Delivery and Improved In Vivo Antipsychotic Activity by Ahmed A. Katamesh, Hend Mohamed Abdel-Bar, Rania Mahafdeh, Mohammed Khaled Bin Break, Shimaa M. Hassoun, Gehad M. Subaiea, Mostafa E. El-Naggar, Khaled Almansour, Hadel A. Abo El-Enin, Heba A Yassin

“…This study aimed to develop and optimize a novel intranasal polymersome-based nanocarrier (Poly_Ola) to enhance brain targeting, therapeutic efficacy, and safety of Ola. …”
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The association between acute kidney injury and dysglycaemia in critically ill patients with and without diabetes mellitus: a retrospective single-center study by Chong Zhang, Meng Ning, Weiru Liang, Wei Su, Yi Chen, Tingting Guo, Kun Hu, Wenjin Peng, Yingwu Liu

“…Further research is needed to develop optimal glycemic control strategies for AKI patients.…”
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“Anti-Bios”: Can Local Antibiotics Affect Bone Union in Infected Bone Defects Treated with Degradable Bone Substitutes by Filippo Vandenbulcke, Salvatore Lorenzo Renne, Giuseppe Anzillotti, Pietro Conte, Giuliano Ravasio, Gabriele Meroni, Federica Riva, Elizaveta Kon

“…Degradable bone substitutes loaded with antibiotics have emerged as promising tools for infection control. However, their impact on bone healing remains uncertain. …”
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Astaxanthin Mitigates ADHD Symptoms in Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats via Dopaminergic Modulation and Brain–Gut Axis Regulation by Yueyang Leng, Ning Wu, Jing Wang, Lihua Geng, Yang Yue, Quanbin Zhang

“…Spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHRs), widely used ADHD model animals, were treated with ASTA (50/100 mg/kg/day) for three weeks, 5 mg/kg/day atomoxetine (ATO) as the positive, and Wistar Kyoto (WKY) rats as control. …”
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Comparative analysis of UAV-based LiDAR and photogrammetric systems for the detection of terrain anomalies in a historical conflict landscape by Marcel Storch, Benjamin Kisliuk, Thomas Jarmer, Björn Waske, Norbert de Lange

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The best approaches and doses of exercise for improving sleep quality: a network meta-analysis and dose-response relationship study by Hai Wang, Xianyang Xin, Yingxu Pan

“…For individuals aiming to improve their sleep through exercise, Pilates and aerobic exercise are recommended as the preferred options. Additionally, controlling the exercise dose within the optimal range (e.g., 920 MET-min/week) can significantly enhance the intervention effect. …”
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Spatiotemporal differentiation and evolution trend of green and low-carbon development performance in the National Major Strategic Regions by CHEN Minghua, SHI Nan, ZHANG Bianxiu, XIE Linxiao

“…[Methods] Based on the Global-Luenberger index of the super-efficiency EBM model, this study scientifically evaluated the green and low-carbon development performance of China’s Major Strategic Regions from 2012 to 2020. …”
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