Influence of Organic Matter and Speciation on the Dynamics of Trace Metal Adsorption on Microplastics in Marine Conditions by Ana Rapljenović, Marko Viskić, Stanislav Frančišković-Bilinski, Vlado Cuculić

“…Results reveal that HA significantly influences the adsorption of Cu, Pb, and Zn on MP, particularly on PP fibers, which exhibited the greatest TM adsorption dynamics. The adsorption patterns correspond to the concentrations of these metals in seawater, with the sequence for pellets being Zn > Cu > Pb > Ni > Co~Cd, and for fibers Cu > Zn > Pb > Co~Ni > Cd. …”
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Exploring Current Research Direction and Potential Ventilation Approaches in Hospitals’ Operating Room:  A State-of-the-Art Analysis by Huiyi Tan, Chew Tin Lee, Mohd Hafiz Dzarfan Othman, Joo Jie Hui, Garry Kuan, Muhd Suhaimi Deris, Yi Ka Fong, Keng Yinn Wong

“…These systems utilise High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters and controlled airflow patterns to create a clean and controlled environment conducive to surgical procedures. …”
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The Construction of Identities in Space Inversion (the Case of Blagoveshensk and Chei-Che) by I. Y. Okunev, D. V. Basova, M. I. Tislenko

“…The authors make a conclusion that Blagoveshensk and Chei-Che have two different patterns of space identities determined by official discourse and ordinary perception.…”
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The Quality of Functional Movements and the Back Squat in Amateur and Professional Bodybuilders by VERONIKA ILJINAITĖ, LAIMONAS ŠIUPŠINSKAS, KRISTINA BERŠKIENĖ

“…The Functional Movement Screen™ (FMS™) was used to assess the seven included fundamental patterns that evaluate an individual's neuromuscular control, mobility, balance, and stability. …”
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DBSCAN-PCA-INFORMER-Based Droplet Motion Time Prediction Model for Digital Microfluidic Systems by Zhijie Luo, Bin Zhao, Wenjin Liu, Jianhua Zheng, Wenwen Chen

“…As chip usage frequency rises, device degradation introduces seasonal and trend patterns in droplet motion time data, complicating predictive modeling. …”
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Are Salivary and Plasma Levels of Toll-Like Receptors 2 and 4 Elevated in Subjects With Chronic Periodontitis?: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Mario Alberto Alarcón-Sánchez, Ruth Rodríguez-Montaño, Sarah Monserrat Lomelí-Martínez, Cristina Hermila Martínez-Bugarin, Seyed Ali Mosaddad, Artak Heboyan

“…Toll-like receptors (TLR2 and TLR4) are crucial in the detection of pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) during periodontitis, resulting in exacerbated production of proinflammatory cytokines and ultimately tissue damage and bone loss associated with this periodontal disease. …”
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Sex disparities in premature adult mortality in Estonia 1995–2016: a national register-based study by Hajo Zeeb, Kaja Rahu, Mati Rahu

“…The prevalence of tobacco smoking and harmful alcohol consumption among men exceeded that among women by factors of two and six, respectively.Conclusions Even though premature adult mortality has markedly decreased over time, there has been no success in diminishing the large sex differences in the mortality patterns, mostly associated with smoking and excessive alcohol consumption, both more prevalent among men. …”
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Exodus! Large-scale displacement and social adjustments of resident Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis) in the Bahamas. by Denise L Herzing, Bethany N Augliere, Cindy R Elliser, Michelle L Green, Adam A Pack

“…Male alliances among spotted dolphins were present, with some altered patterns. On LBB, the operational sex ratio (OSR) was reduced (.40 to .25). …”
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IrSPI, a tick serine protease inhibitor involved in tick feeding and Bartonella henselae infection. by Xiang Ye Liu, Jose de la Fuente, Martine Cote, Ruth C Galindo, Sara Moutailler, Muriel Vayssier-Taussat, Sarah I Bonnet

“…These tick-borne pathogens are transmitted to vertebrate hosts via tick saliva during blood feeding, and tick salivary gland (SG) factors are likely implicated in transmission. …”
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Ten Questions on Using Lung Ultrasonography to Diagnose and Manage Pneumonia in Hospital-at-Home Model: Part II—Confounders and Mimickers by Nin-Chieh Hsu, Yu-Feng Lin, Hung-Bin Tsai, Charles Liao, Chia-Hao Hsu

“…In ILD, distinguishing chronic changes from acute infections requires attention to B-line patterns and pleural abnormalities. PoCUS must differentiate pneumonia from conditions such as atelectasis, lung contusion, cryptogenic organizing pneumonia, eosinophilic pneumonia, and neoplastic lesions—many of which present with similar sonographic features. …”
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Botnet detection in internet of things using stacked ensemble learning model by Mudasir Ali, Muhammad Faheem Mushtaq, Urooj Akram, Daniel Gavilanes Aray, Manuel Masias Vergara, Hanen Karamti, Imran Ashraf

“…The KSDRM model successfully captures the complex patterns and traits of botnet attacks and obtains 99.99% training accuracy. …”
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Identifying the Factors Affecting Student Academic Performance and Engagement Prediction in MOOC Using Deep Learning: A Systematic Literature Review by Shahzad Rizwan, Chee Ken Nee, Salem Garfan

“…A total of 70 articles were selected for in-depth analysis, focusing on key predictors of student performance and engagement, including demographic data, behavioral patterns, learning activities, and clickstream data. …”
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Short-term vital parameter forecasting in the intensive care unit: A benchmark study leveraging data from patients after cardiothoracic surgery. by Nils Hinrichs, Tobias Roeschl, Pia Lanmueller, Felix Balzer, Carsten Eickhoff, Benjamin O'Brien, Volkmar Falk, Alexander Meyer

“…Our findings suggest that supplying physicians with short-term forecasts of vital parameters in the ICU is feasible, and that multivariate neural networks are most suited for the task due to their ability to learn patterns across thousands of patients.…”
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Used in Urban Area for Landscape Planning and Design Spatial and Temporal Variations in Chromium (Cr) Concentrations in Picea orientalis L. by İlknur Zeren Çetin

“…The eastern direction likely experiences greater exposure to these emissions due to prevailing wind patterns and urban runoff, leading to increased accumulation in Picea orientalis L. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Modulation Strategies for Indirect Matrix Converter Based on RMS Value of Common-mode Voltage by HUANG Linfeng, BAI Huan, YOU Shuai, WEN Liang, ZHANG Cheng, ZHANG Yanlei

“…By modeling the effective value (root mean square, rms) of output common-mode voltages, which incorporates the influence of voltage transfer ratios on these values, a quantitative analysis was conducted to explore the variation patterns of the rms value of common-mode voltages. …”
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Fixed-Route vs. Demand-Responsive Transport Feeder Services: An Exploratory Study Using an Agent-Based Model by Giovanni Calabrò, Michela Le Pira, Nadia Giuffrida, Giuseppe Inturri, Matteo Ignaccolo, Gonçalo H. de A. Correia

“…Once the demand density is fixed, exploratory scenarios are tested by changing the demand spatial distribution and patterns, service area, and service configurations. …”
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Land parcelization and deer population densities in a rural county of Virginia by Karen R. Lovely, William J. Mcshea, Nelson W. Lafon, David E. Carr

“…Abstract The parcelization of exurban landscapes creates a matrix of intermediately sized and privately managed land parcels, presenting a unique challenge to wildlife managers. During 2010–2011, we studied the correlates between land parcelization, deer density, and hunting patterns in exurban northwestern Virginia, USA. …”
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MYCENAEAN FEMALE FIGURINE AND ZOOMORPHIC VESSEL IN THE AYASULUK HILL IN WESTERN ANATOLIA by Barış GÜR, Sinan MİMAROĞLU

“…<p>A Mycenaean Psi-type figurine was discovered during archaeological excavations at Ayasuluk Hill in Western Anatolia in 2021. …”
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Distonias: conceitos, classificação e fisiopatologia Dystonias: concepts, classification and pathophysiology by João Carlos Papaterra Limongi

“…Dystonic movements and postures can occur during resting or they can be precipitated by voluntary movements or by the adoption of specific posture patterns.The pathophysiologic mechanisms related to the appearance of dystonia are presently unknown. …”
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Refrigerator ownership and the nutrition-health trade-off: evidence from Chinese households by Manli Zheng, Manli Zheng, Rong Cai, Rong Cai, Li Zhang, Ke Xu

“…ObjectiveThis study investigates the dynamic effects of household refrigerator ownership on dietary patterns and the risk of overweight and obesity. The objective is to offer policy guidance for developing countries that are facing health challenges during their nutritional transition.MethodsThis study utilizes six waves of tracking data from the China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS, 1997–2011, n = 16,665). …”
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