Pseudotachylyte Formation in Brittle–Ductile Transition of the Anning River Fault Zone: Implications for Seismic Processes by Wenhao Dai, Yongsheng Zhou, Huiru Lei, Xi Ma, Jiaxiang Dang, Sheqiang Miao, Shimin Liu, Changrong He

“…Microstructural analyses show that pseudotachylytes and cataclasites developed within granitic gneiss and mylonites, and EBSD analysis indicates granitic gneiss deformed at temperatures of 250–350 °C. …”
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Morphology of Inner Retina in Rhesus Monkeys of Various Ages: A Comparative Study by Jingfei Chen, Qihui Luo, Chao Huang, Wen Zeng, Ping Chen, Qi Gao, Bing Chen, Wentao Liu, Lingzhen Pan, Zhengli Chen

“…To investigate the changes of thickness in each layer, the morphology and density of inner neurons in rhesus monkeys’ retina at various growth stages, thus contribute useful data for further biological studies. Methods. The thickness of nerve fiber layer (NFL), the whole retina, inner plexiform layer (IPL), and outer plexiform layer (OPL) of rhesus monkeys at different ages were observed with hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining. …”
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Genetic and Biological Properties of an Epidemic Feline Panleukopenia Virus Strain (Ala91Ser) in China by Erkai Feng, Zihan Ye, Manping Yan, Yaxi Zhou, Danni Wu, Shipeng Cheng, Yuening Cheng

“…Overall, these findings may help us to better understand the molecular prevalence of feline panleukopenia virus in cats and provide valuable basic data for the development of effective, locally adapted feline panleukopenia virus vaccines in China.…”
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Uncovering the state of knowledge about healthcare gentrification: a scoping review protocol by Isabelle Dufour, Christine Loignon, Martine Shareck, Nataly R Espinoza Suarez, Sophie Dupere, Philippe Apparicio, Julie Ouellet, Justine Pineault, Simone Amagnamoua, Marie-Claude Laferrière, Isabelle Wilson

“…To understand the complexity of healthcare access and to consider the socio-structural dimensions affecting equity in access to care, we aim to explore how healthcare gentrification has been described in the scientific literature and to document the reported relations between gentrification and healthcare access.Methods and analysis We will conduct a scoping review from data published from inception to September 2024 based on the methodology developed by Arksey and O'Malley (2005) and improved by Levac et al (2010). …”
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Results of implementation of a program of individual support of chemoradiation therapy in patients with head and neck tumors by A. R. Gevorkov, A. V. Boyko, L. V. Bolotina, S. V. Shashkov, G. R. Abuzarova, R. R. Sarmanaeva

“…The study objective is to improve quality of life in patients with oropharyngeal squamous-cell carcinoma during chemo/bioradiation therapy and at early stages after its completion which allows to perform the full extent of radiation within optimal treatment period.Materials and methods. A retrospective analysis of data on 196 patients who underwent chemoradiation therapy between 2005 and 2016 was performed. …”
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Awareness of doctors as a component of medical determinant of public health (on the example of determining the level of knowledge of pediatricians about early diagnosis and treatme... by G. E. Sakbaeva, S. V. Russkikh, T. P. Vasilyeva, T. A. Gremyakova, A. A. Stepanov, E. A. Tarasenko

“…The basis for the quantitative analysis was data from an online survey with 609 respondents who were pediatricians.   …”
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Comparing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease indices in predicting the prevalence and incidence of metabolic syndrome in middle-aged adults by Byung Sik Kim, Hyun-Jin Kim, Seong Won Jeon, Kyung Hwan Kim, Dong Wook Kim, Jeong-Hun Shin

“…During the 16-year follow-up period, 2286 participants (43.6 %) developed MetS. Both indices were significantly associated with the incidence of MetS. …”
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Soft Red Winter Wheat Elite Germplasm Screening and Evaluation for Stripe Rust in the US Southeast Region by Ehsan Shakiba, Noah DeWitt, Ali Babar, Richard E. Boyles, Mohamed Mergoum, Russell Sutton, Jeanette Lyerly, Paul Murphy, Stephen Harrison

“…Linear Mixed Model and Generalized Estimating Equation analyses highlighted environmental influences, with cooler, humid conditions in 2021 favoring stripe rust, while warmer, variable conditions in 2022 and stable weather in 2023 contributed to lower disease severity. Data analysis of infection rates and disease development indicated that the newer generations of wheat lines tested in 2022 and 2023 exhibited higher resistance lines, lower infection rates, and slower disease progression. …”
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Elucidation of the Nano-Mechanical Property Evolution of 3D-Printed Zirconia by Joshua Z. R. Dantzler, Diana Hazel Leyva, Amanda L. Borgaro, Md Shahjahan Mahmud, Alexis Lopez, Saqlain Zaman, Sabina Arroyo, Yirong Lin, Alba Jazmin Leyva

“…The microstructural analysis, conducted via scanning electron microscopy (SEM), illustrated notable changes in grain size and porosity, emphasizing the influencing of the printing orientation and thermal treatment on material properties. …”
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Transabdominal ultrasound for the characterization and follow-up of cystic pancreatic lesions by Julian Seelig, Maria Heni, Max Seitzinger, Kien Vu Trung, Jürgen Feisthammel, Marcus Hollenbach, Robert Henker, Albrecht Hoffmeister, Jonas Rosendahl, Valentin Blank, Thomas Karlas

“…Given the limited study data, transabdominal ultrasound (TAUS) is currently not established for either primary diagnostics or CPL monitoring. …”
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The burden of healthcare-associated infections in Brazil: multi-hospital point prevalence using a matched case-control study by Luiz Gustavo Machado, Daiane Silva Resende, Paola Amaral de Campos, Iara Rossi, Melina Lorraine Ferreira, Iolanda Alves Braga, Caio Augusto Martins Aires, Maria Tereza Freitas Tenório, Paulo Pinto Gontijo-Filho, Sabrina Royer, Rosineide Marques Ribas

“…Objectives: This study aimed to describe the trends in HAIs in adult intensive care units (ICUs) using data from a national point-prevalence survey. DESIGN AND SETTING: A point-prevalence study was conducted in 2019 across adult intensive ICUs in large acute care hospitals in Brazil. …”
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Connectivity patterns between floodplain lakes and neighboring streams in the historical floodplain of the Lower Mississippi River by Hafez Ahmad, Leandro E. Miranda, Corey G. Dunn, Melanie R. Boudreau, Michael E. Colvin

“…This hydrologic connectivity analysis can provide insight to support floodplain management, facilitate development of frameworks that restore connectivity, promote preservation of ecological integrity, and support management of invasive species spread in agricultural floodplains.…”
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A Comprehensive Survey on Digital Twin: Focusing on Security Threats and Requirements by Hyeran Mun, Kyusuk Han, Ernesto Damiani, Hyun Ku Yeun, Tae-Yeon Kim, Luigi Martino, Chan Yeob Yeun

“…Digital Twin (DT) aims to seamlessly replicate physical objects or processes in virtual environments, garnering attention for supporting diverse intelligent management services such as monitoring, analysis, and control. Integration with technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), big data, edge computing, and the Internet of Things (IoT) has propelled the development of DTs. …”
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Translation and Adaptation of the STOPP/START Criteria Version 3 for Potentially Inappropriate Prescribing in Older People to European Portuguese: A Study Protocol by Daniela A. Rodrigues, Fátima Roque, Maria Teresa Herdeiro, Luís Monteiro

“…The aim of this study is to translate and validate the STOPP/START version 3 criteria for Portuguese, providing an updated and useful tool for healthcare professionals. Methods and Analysis: This study will be conducted through four phases: I) translation of the STOPP/START version 3 criteria to European Portuguese; II) collection of sociodemographic, clinical, and medication data; III) intrarater reliability study; and IV) interrater agreement study. …”
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Evaluation of The Factors Affecting the Benefiting Level from The Young Farmers Project Support in TR 71 Region of Turkey by Hasan Gökhan Doğan, Arzu Kan, Mustafa Kan, Fatma Tosun, İlkay Uçum, Cengiz Solmaz, Duygu Birol

“…The logit model was used in the analysis of the data. According to Logit model results, the factors such as gender, marital status, farming situation of young farmer, farming situation of young farmer’s family, residence population, social security status, agricultural education certificate status and ownership of property which are influencing on individuals benefiting from young farmer support were found statistically significant.…”
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Antioxidant Effects and Potential Mechanisms of <i>Citrus reticulata</i> ‘Chachi’ Components: An Integrated Approach of Network Pharmacology and Metabolomics by Jiahao Xiao, Tian Sun, Shengyu Jiang, Zhiqiang Xiao, Yang Shan, Tao Li, Zhaoping Pan, Qili Li, Fuhua Fu

“…This research investigates the metabolic distinctions and antioxidant properties across four different parts of CRC, using multivariate statistical analysis to interpret metabolomic data and network pharmacology to identify potential antioxidant targets and relevant signaling pathways. …”
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Risk Assessment of International Seabed Mining Implementing the Analytic Hierarchy Process by Xinyu Ma, Yejian Wang, Kehong Yang, Jinrong Li, Yan Li, Dongsheng Zhang, Rong Wang, Yinxia Fang

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Essential Oils from <i>Papaver rhoeas</i> and Their Metabolomic Profiling by Valeria Cavalloro, Francesco Saverio Robustelli della Cuna, Alberto Malovini, Carla Villa, Cristina Sottani, Matteo Balestra, Francesco Bracco, Emanuela Martino, Simona Collina

“…GC/MS analysis of EOs revealed the presence of 106 compounds belonging to 13 different classes. …”
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A mobile strategy for water participatory monitoring by Marcelo Nepomoceno Kapp, Bruna Baldasso, Giovanna Juliana Ghellere, Tassius Nicholas Santos Porfirio, Sílvia Sônia da Silva, Wagner Ferreira, Marcela Boroski

“…This study presents AQUA, a mobile application designed as a monitoring tool for urban rivers using colorimetric chemical tests. AQUA enables the analysis and storage of georeferenced data on pollutant levels across specific areas. …”
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Predicting Seasonal Deformation Using InSAR and Machine Learning in the Permafrost Regions of the Yangtze River Source Region by Jie Chen, Xingchen Lin, Tonghua Wu, Junming Hao, Xiaodong Wu, Defu Zou, Xiaofan Zhu, Guojie Hu, Yongping Qiao, Dong Wang, Sizhong Yang, Lina Zhang

“…It also aids in assessing subsurface hydrological processes and the resilience and vulnerability of permafrost. The developed ML algorithm, with access to precise environmental data, is capable of forecasting seasonal deformations across the entire QTP and potentially throughout the Arctic.…”
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