Comparative Analysis of Vectorial Capacity Among <i>Triatoma brasiliensis brasiliensis, Triatoma juazeirensis,</i> and Their Experimental Hybrids by Nathália Cordeiro Correia, Carlos José de Carvalho Moreira, Fernanda Oliveira Firmino, Dayse da Silva Rocha, João Paulo Sales Oliveira-Correia, Cleber Galvão, Jane Costa

“…However, <i>T. b. brasiliensis</i> and <i>T. juazeirensis</i> demonstrated even more effective characteristics for <i>T. cruzi</i> transmission regarding their feeding and defecation patterns when compared to their hybrids.…”
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Exclusive breastfeeding until six months of age and its influence on anthropometric indices: A prospective observational study by Asha Jyothi Penugonda, Magdalenal Robert, George Ipe Vettiyil, Balamurugan Durai, Rajeev Zachariah Kompithra, Lakshmanan Jeyaseelan, Leni Grace Mathew

“…Sociodemographic data were collected, and diary cards were given to mothers to record daily feeding patterns. Weight, length, and head circumference (HC) were measured using standardized calibrated equipment at birth, 6, 10, 14, and 26 weeks during their routine immunization visits. …”
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Study of hospitalization status of patients with COVID-19 in Dr. Masih Daneshvari Hospital in Tehran by Mehdi Kazempour Dizaji, Mohammad Varahram, Rahim Roozbahani, Atefe Abedini, Ali Zare, Syeyd Alireza Nadji, Arda Kiani, Niloufar Alizedeh Kolahdozi, Mohammad Ali Emamhadi, Majid Marjani

“…Conclusion: The study underscores the importance of monitoring hospitalization patterns to optimize medical resources, including equipment, medications, and staffing. …”
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Seasonality of host-seeking Ixodes ricinus nymph abundance in relation to climate by Hoch, Thierry, Madouasse, Aurélien, Jacquot, Maude, Wongnak, Phrutsamon, Beugnet, Fréderic, Bournez, Laure, Cosson, Jean-François, Huard, Frédéric, Moutailler, Sara, Plantard, Olivier, Poux, Valérie, René-Martellet, Magalie, Vayssier-Taussat, Muriel, Verheyden, Hélène, Vourc’h, Gwenaël, Chalvet-Monfray, Karine, Agoulon, Albert

“…Daily average temperature was measured during the study period. Seasonal patterns of nymph abundance were established for the six different locations using linear harmonic regression. …”
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Advancing Understanding of Anorectal Malformations Through Microfocus Computed Tomography Imaging of Resected Material by Daniël Docter, Bernadette S. de Bakker, Jaco Hagoort, Joris J.T.H. Roelofs, Sjoerd de Beer, Ernst van Heurn, Joep Derikx, Marc A. Benninga, Justin de Jong, Ramon R. Gorter

“…Muscle fibers were present, arranged in circular pattern that expanded toward the distal end, becoming the intrinsic sphincter (IAS). …”
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Space–Time Dynamics of Mortality and Recruitment of Stems and Trees in a Seasonally Dry Tropical Forest: Effect of the 2012–2021 Droughts by Maria Beatriz Ferreira, Rinaldo Luiz Caraciolo Ferreira, Jose Antonio Aleixo da Silva, Robson Borges de Lima, Alex Nascimento de Sousa, Marcos Vinícius da Silva

“…The objective of this study was to characterize the annual mortality and recruitment patterns of stems and trees between the years 2012–2021 in a Caatinga remnant in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil, through geostatistical modeling, and to associate the drought events recorded in the region with vegetation dynamics. …”
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Continuum Enhancement and Line Asymmetries of Solar Flares in Different Heating Models: Alfvén Waves, Nonthermal Electron Beams, and Their Joint Effect by Jun Tian, Ying Li, Jie Hong, M. D. Ding

“…There are different atmospheric responses in the Alfvén-wave and electron-beam heating cases due to their different energy-damping patterns. However, there seem to be no unique features in the Ly α and H α line profiles that can be used to distinguish the wave-heated models. …”
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Nutrient Enrichment Mediates the Relationships of Soil Microbial Respiration with Climatic Factors in an Alpine Meadow by Ning Zong, Jing Jiang, Peili Shi, Minghua Song, Zhenxi Shen, Xianzhou Zhang

“…The divergent effects of Sw on Rm/Rs suggest that precipitation distribution patterns are key factors controlling soil microbial activities and ecosystem C fluxes in semiarid alpine meadow ecosystems.…”
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Perceptions of positive and negative clinician communication in obstetrical visits from the perspectives of pregnant patients who use substances by Abisola Olaniyan, Mary Hawk, Dara D. Mendez, Steven M. Albert, Natalie Stern, Sneha Patnaik, Judy C. Chang

“…Conclusion: Our findings highlight pregnant patients' perspectives on communication patterns that could improve patient-clinician interactions and, in turn, maternal health care and outcomes.…”
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Amniotic fluid-derived stem cells: potential factories of natural and mimetic strategies for congenital malformations by Cristiane S. R. Fonteles, Julia Enterria-Rosales, Ying Lin, John W. Steele, Ramiro A. Villarreal-Leal, Jing Xiao, Daniel I. Idowu, Beck Burgelin, Bogdan J. Wlodarczyk, Richard H. Finnell, Bruna Corradetti

“…Additionally, their distribution patterns in female mice were evaluated following in vivo administration, along with an assessment of their safety profile throughout gestation in a mouse strain predisposed to neural tube defects (NTDs). …”
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TET3-facilitated differentiation of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells into oligodendrocyte precursor cells for spinal cord injury recovery by Yubo Zhang, Zhibin Peng, Man Guo, Yangyang Wang, Jingsong Liu, Yishu Liu, Mi Li, Tianli Wei, Pengfei Li, Yingwei Zhao, Yansong Wang

“…The induced OPCs (iOPCs) exhibited methylation and hydroxymethylation patterns similar to native OPCs. BSP analysis demonstrated that TET3 overexpression significantly reduced CpG island methylation in the NG2 and PDGFRA promoter regions. …”
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First Report of CTX-M-32 and CTX-M-101 in <i>Proteus mirabilis</i> from Zagreb, Croatia by Branka Bedenić, Josefa Luxner, Gernot Zarfel, Andrea Grisold, Mirela Dobrić, Branka Đuras-Cuculić, Mislav Kasalo, Vesna Bratić, Verena Dobretzberger, Ivan Barišić

“…AmpC-producing isolates showed uniform resistance patterns, whereas ESBL-positive strains had variable degrees of susceptibility/resistance to non-β-lactam antibiotics, resulting in more diverse susceptibility patterns. …”
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Mixed Sedimentation in the Transition Zone Between a Shallow-Water Delta and Tidal Flat and Its Influence on Reservoir Quality: A Case Study of Member B of the Asmari Formation in... by Juan He, Li Yang, Yunjie Fan, Chen Hui, Bowen Zhang, Wen Zhou, Meiyan Fu

“…This study provides guidance for understanding the development patterns of MSR reservoirs under similar geological settings, facilitating the next step of oil and gas exploration in these special reservoirs.…”
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Assessing hand motor function in chronic immune-mediated neuropathies: a proof-of-concept study using a data glove by Elisa Gilliam, Pascal Achenbach, Gernot J. Suemmermann, Manuel N. Wessely, Peter Rossmanith, Maike F. Dohrn, Jörg B. Schulz, Anne Waschbisch, Robert Brunkhorst

“…Results We found good to excellent test–retest reliability for the ROM in all glove movement patterns (Intraclass correlation coefficients = 0.83–0.94), underlining the ability to capture clinical stability. …”
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Experimental Study on Hydraulic Characteristics of Fish-friendly Culverts with Baffles by MAO Jing-qiao, LU Peng, GONG Yi-qing, GAO Huan, DAI Jie

“…[Methods] Three-dimensional velocity data were collected using an Acoustic Doppler Velocimeter (ADV) to analyze the distribution patterns of turbulent kinetic energy and Reynolds stress. …”
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Demographics and Use of an Addiction Helpline for Concerned Significant Others: Observational Study by Rachel Chernick, Amanda Sy, Sarah Dauber, Lindsey Vuolo, Bennett Allen, Fred Muench

“…The dominant presence of women among users aligns with other helpline patterns and reflects traditional caregiving roles. …”
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Diagnosis and management of endometrial hyperplasia: A UK national audit of adherence to national guidance 2012-2020. by Ian Henderson, Naomi Black, Hajra Khattak, UKARCOG Working Group Authors, Janesh K Gupta, Michael P Rimmer

“…We aimed to describe the care of patients with EH; to compare the patterns of care for those with EH with national guidance to identify opportunities for quality improvement; and to compare patterns of care prior to and following the introduction of national guidance to understand its impact.…”
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Use of multiple metrics and clustering analysis to assess antimicrobial use in Shanxi hospitals, China: a cross-sectional study based on 25 general hospitals by Donghong Yin, Donghong Yin, Yang Tang, Song Wang, Shuyun Wang, Ruigang Hou, Ruigang Hou, Jinju Duan, Jinju Duan

“…Cluster analysis provides valuable insights for identifying patterns into antimicrobial management and usage.…”
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Avian spring migration at the east Adriatic coast: coastal and sea-crossing dynamics of intensity, timing, and flight directions by Simon Hirschhofer, Peter Ranacher, Barbara Helm, Davor Ćiković, Robert Weibel, Sanja Barišić, Vesna Tutiš, Louie Taylor, Maja Bjelić Laušić, Baptiste Schmid

“…Contrary to our expectations, within-night intensity profiles could not be fully linked to specific directional patterns. Conclusion This study points to the complex interplay between coastal and sea-crossing migration along the Croatian coast. …”
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Análisis de la comunicación instruccional del profesorado de educación física desde una perspectiva socioconstructivista: Una revisión sistemática (Analysis of the instructional co... by Manuel Vázquez-Manrique, Abraham García-Fariña

“…Key words: discursive strategies, communication patterns, speech, question answer, physical education, teaching discourse, instructional communication. …”
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