The value of the continuous genotyping of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis over 20 years in Spain by María José Iglesias, Daniel Ibarz, Alberto Cebollada, Jéssica Comín, María Soledad Jiménez, María C. Vázquez, Sofía Samper, The Spanish Working Group on MDRTB

“…The aim of this study was to present the study of the MDR-TB and extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB) patterns in Spain using the different recommended genotyping methods over time by a national coordinated system. …”
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Water Basin Effect of Cofferdam Foundation Pit by Guofeng Li, Qinchao Zuo, Xiaoyan Zhou, Yanbo Hu, Ning Li

“…Consistent horizontal deformation patterns of steel pipe piles occur across all working conditions, with maximum horizontal displacement (20.72 mm) observed at 14 m below the pile top during main pier construction completion. …”
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The return to work after sick leave due to common mental disorders among young employees: a qualitative interview study with young employees and managers by Caroline Olsson, Irene Jensen, Lotta Nybergh, Elisabeth Björk Brämberg, Helena Tinnerholm Ljungberg

“…A gender perspective was applied to examine potential patterns of similarities and differences in the study participants’ experiences. …”
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Physical Model Research on the Impact of Bridge Piers on River Flow in Parallel Bridge Construction Projects by Yu Zhang, Bo Chen, Shuo Wang, Xin Zhang

“…The experimental results demonstrate that the hydraulic physical model of this river section that was constructed is reliable, with a relative error of <20% in sediment deposition, in the simulation of sediment erosion and deposition, flow velocity patterns, water levels, and riverbed morphological changes during parallel bridge construction in bridge-clustered river sections. …”
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Optimizing epidemic prevention in nursing homes using clinical surveillance of respiratory infections by Philippe Gaspard, Martin Martinot

“…Aim: To monitor the impacts of seasonal RTIs in NHs, which include frequency, the use of rapid diagnostic tests and antibiotics, mortality, and cluster dynamics, with the use of clinical surveillance. Methods: During the winter periods from 2015 to 2019 (22 weeks), data on general signs (GSs), and respiratory signs (RSs) were collected to define three respiratory clinical sign patterns (CSPs): GS+/RS+, GS−/RS+, and GS+/RS−. …”
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Penetration Testing and Machine Learning-Driven Cybersecurity Framework for IoT and Smart City Wireless Networks by Tamara Zhukabayeva, Zulfiqar Ahmad, Aigul Adamova, Nurdaulet Karabayev, Yerik Mardenov, Dina Satybaldina

“…Anomalies were identified using an optimized Isolation Forest model, revealing patterns such as unusual activity involving the Tenda_476300 WiFi network. …”
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Morbidity, mortality, and risk factors associated with Theileria parva seropositivity in a longitudinal calf study, Narok, Kenya by Wyckliff Ngetich, George Karuoya Gitau, Tequiero Abuom Okumu, Gabriel Oluga Aboge, Daniel Muasya

“…The results present the T. parva exposure patterns based on serological response in calves from birth to one year. …”
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Analysis of the Most Common Aviation Weather Hazard and Its Key Mechanisms over the Yangon Flight Information Region by K. T. Oo, K. L. Oo

“…The correlation coefficient is the most significant index explaining the relationship between variables and can result in teleconnection patterns of climate indices. El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and India Ocean Dipole (IOD) were used in this study based on the ERA5 reanalysis dataset for 30 years (1991–2020). …”
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Range‐Wide Assessment of the Tasmanian Devil Gut Microbiome by Meadhbh M. Molloy, Elspeth A. McLennan, Samantha Fox, Katherine Belov, Carolyn J. Hogg

“…Dietary components missed by our 12S primer, including invertebrates and plants, may also contribute to these patterns. Adjustments to dietary supplementation are not recommended when preparing devils for translocation to different sites. …”
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Appropriateness of the Empirical Antibiotics Prescribed and Their Concordance with National Guidelines for Three Selected Infections among Cancer Patients in a Tertiary Care Centre... by Gayashan Chathuranga, Thushari Dissanayake, Neluka Fernando, Chandanie Wanigatunge

“…National empirical antibiotic guidelines should be revised with updated data on causative organisms and their susceptibility patterns to ensure appropriate empirical antibiotic prescription.…”
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Improving tuberculosis diagnosis in South Africa's private sector: The results of a pilot public-private mix intervention in eThekwini health district. by Jody Boffa, Tsholofelo Mhlaba, Buyisile Chibi, Mergan Naidoo, Keeren Lutchminarain, Khine Swe Swe-Han, Jeremiah Chikovore, William Mapham, Sizulu Moyo

“…We aimed to gauge GPs' willingness to participate and describe TB patterns in the private sector. GPs practicing in metropolitan eThekwini from May 2021-March 2022 were invited to participate. …”
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Neurophysiological underpinnings of balance control and cognitive-motor interaction in early Parkinson’s disease by Manca Peskar, Paolo Manganotti, Uros Marusic, Klaus Gramann

“…EEG analyses indicated distinct spectral activity patterns: the central midline low-frequency (δ, θ) power increased with cognitive load, centroparietal β desynchronization intensified with motor load, and parietal α desynchronization heightened during DT in both PD and control groups, underscoring specific frequency bands’ governing roles in cognitive-motor processing. …”
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Predicting integrated effects of subsurface drainage and climate change on water balance and nitrate losses by Samira Ziaeifar, Ali Shahidi, Amir-Ashkan Malakshahi, Abdullah Darzi-Naftchali, Mehdi Nadi

“…These findings highlight the need for optimizing drainage design to manage increased ET and varying precipitation patterns, ensuring environmental sustainability in the face of climate change.…”
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Quality Evaluation of Whole Wheat Sourdough Fermented at Different Temperatures and Diversity Analysis and Breeding Selection of Lactic Acid Bacteria by Bo WANG, Weiqing ZHANG, Han GAO, Chao WANG, Yuchun LIU, Chao GUO

“…To investigate the impact of fermentation temperature on the quality and biodiversity of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) in whole wheat sourdough, full-length high-throughput sequencing technology was applied to systematically analyze the community structure and succession patterns of bacterial communities in sourdough samples fermented at different temperatures during the maturation process. …”
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Ovarian adenomyoma: a case report by Weilong Liu, Tongtong Yao, Haiyan Wang, Wenjing Yu, Hongtang Shi, Jiwei Guo, Zhiqiang Liu

“…Case presentation A 50-year-old woman presented with lower abdominal pain during her menstrual period for the past two months. …”
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Monthly Monitoring of Inundated Areas and Water Storage Dynamics in China's Large Reservoirs Using Multisource Remote Sensing by Yongzhe Chen, Yiming Wang, Luoqi Li, Yanhong Cui, Xingwu Duan, Di Long

“…However, the inter‐annual patterns vary among regions, with increases in Northeast China, the Yellow River basin (YR), and Southwest China, contrasted by declines in Eastern and Northwest China. …”
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Erythromycin-Resistant Group G Streptococci in an Isolated Northern Canadian Community by Lindsay Nicolle, Brian Postl, Barbara Urias, Barbara Law, Norma Ling, Androulla Efstratiou

“…These data suggest that erythromycin-resistant group G streptococci may occur with high prevalence in certain populations and that patterns of antimicrobial susceptibility in isolated communities may be highly community-specific.…”
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The Effects of Drought Stress Intensity and Duration on the Dynamics of Nonstructural Carbohydrates in <i>Pinus yunnanensis</i> Seedlings by Xin Deng, Xin Chen, Tianyu Li, Hang Zhang, Yun Bao, Jingwen Yang, Li Zheng, Ping Lan, Junwen Wu

“…In this study, <i>Pinus yunnanensis</i> seedlings were subjected to four levels of drought stresses treatment during a 60-day experiment period, including suitable moisture (CK), light drought (LD), moderate drought (MD), and severe drought (SD). …”
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DETACHMENT LEVELS OF COLOMBIAN CARIBBEAN MUD VOLCANOES by Eduardo López- Ramos, Daniel Andrés Rincón Martínez, Nestor Raúl Moreno Gómez

“…Other mud volcanoes formed in older and younger deformed belts tend to present ellipsoidal shapes, with drainages patterns that suggest local stress fields associated with regional strike slip movements of major faults. …”
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How I experienced tele-intervention: Qualitative insights from persons who stutter by Raadhiyah Hoosain, Shabnam Abdoola, Esedra Krüger, Bhavani Pillay

“…Background: Tele-intervention gained popularity, during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, prompting healthcare providers to adapt to remote service delivery. …”
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