Altered Movement Coordination during Functional Reach Tasks in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain and Its Relationship to Numerical Pain Rating Scores by Susanne M. van der Veen, Christopher R. France, James S. Thomas

“…In this study, we aim to explore the relationship between pain catastrophizing and movement patterns during trunk flexion in a CLBP population. …”
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A long tail of truth and beauty: A zigzag pattern of feather formation determines the symmetry, complexity, and beauty of the peacock’s tail [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 2... by Santosh Jagadeeshan, Rama Singh

“…We developed a model based on an alternate arrangement of primordial feather buds during development and locations of concentric circles of eyespot distribution using the pattern on the train as a template. …”
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A long tail of truth and beauty: A zigzag pattern of feather formation determines the symmetry, complexity, and beauty of the peacock’s tail [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2... by Santosh Jagadeeshan, Rama Singh

“…We developed a model based on an alternate arrangement of primordial feather buds during development and locations of concentric circles of eyespot distribution using the pattern on the train as a template. …”
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Changes in Internet Activities and Influencing Factors for Problematic Internet Use During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Korean Adolescents: Repeated Cross-Sectional Study by Sol I Kim, Jae-Chan Jin, Seo-Koo Yoo, Doug Hyun Han

“…Adolescents spent more time on gaming and social media, reflecting a notable shift in use patterns. ObjectiveWe hypothesized that the COVID-19 pandemic changed internet use patterns among Korean adolescents, including content types, time spent on web-based activities, and pathological use prevalence. …”
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Gaze Audits Food Items for Bite Points During Human Withdraw-To-Eat Movements: Two Modes of Vision for Anthropoid Primate Withdraw-To-Eat by Ian Q Whishaw, Jessica R. Kuntz, Hardeep Ryait, Julia Philip, Jordyn Koples, Jordan Dudley, Jenni M. Karl

“…Hand and finger shaping movements during both the initial grasp and subsequent food handling help expose targets for hand grasping and mouth biting. …”
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Trends and Shifts in Swedish Telemedicine Consultations During the Pre–COVID-19, COVID-19, and Post–COVID-19 Periods: Retrospective Observational Study by Adaora Uloma Asomugha, Annamaria Pakai

“…ObjectiveThis study seeks to explore the Swedish telemedicine landscape in terms of primary patient symptoms for teleconsultation and the patterns of telemedicine use in the periods before COVID-19, during COVID-19, and after COVID-19, including the primary care use dynamics with respect to the teleconsultations done. …”
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Stress, Burnout and Study-Related Behavior in University Students: A Cross-Sectional Cohort Analysis Before, During, and After the COVID-19 Pandemic by Verena Dresen, Siegmund Staggl, Laura Fischer-Jbali, Markus Canazei, Elisabeth Weiss

“…<b>Results:</b> Perceived stress was significantly higher during the pandemic but returned to pre-COVID-19 levels afterward. …”
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Oxygen Saturation and Suck-Swallow-Breathe Coordination of Term Infants during Breastfeeding and Feeding from a Teat Releasing Milk Only with Vacuum by Vanessa S. Sakalidis, Holly L. McClellan, Anna R. Hepworth, Jacqueline C. Kent, Ching Tat Lai, Peter E. Hartmann, Donna T. Geddes

“…The number of sucks per breath was similar for NS and NNS although respiratory rates were slower during NS. These patterns did not differ between the breast and the teat. …”
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Protocol for prognosticating PPD using EEG changes during labor pain by uterine contractions: a prospective cohort study in the first stage of labor by Yan Wang, Wan-Ying He, Chang’ an A. Zhan, Shi-Lei Pan, Wen Wu, Feng-Xian Li, Hong-Fei Zhang

“…Therefore, abnormal electroencephalography (EEG) patterns during the first stage of labor may provide useful information. …”
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Parasitic infections in the organic beef cattle herds of southern Poland during the grazing season, with the first record of Calicophoron daubneyi (Dinnik, 1962) in the country by Nosal Paweł, Kowal Jerzy, Basiaga Marta, Węglarz Andrzej

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Comparative analysis of Microtus fortis and murine hosts reveals a correlation between BRD4 and hepatic inflammation during Schistosoma japonicum infection by Ming Yuan, Mingrou Wu, Yunyi Hu, Siyu Zhao, Jehangir Khan, Zhanhong Yuan, Yun Huang, Tianqiong He, Zhijun Zhou, Jia Shen, Zhongdao Wu

“…Genes positively correlated with BRD4 expression were significantly enriched in inflammatory and immune-related pathways, including Th17 cell differentiation and hallmark inflammatory response. These patterns suggest a potential regulatory role for BRD4 in mediating hepatic inflammation during infection. …”
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Deconstructing the self and reshaping perceptions: An intensive whole-brain 7T MRI case study of the stages of insight during advanced investigative insight meditation by Winson F.Z. Yang, Avijit Chowdhury, Terje Sparby, Matthew D. Sacchet

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Analyzing the spatial–temporal dynamics of disaster risk based on social media data: a case study of Weibo during the Typhoon Yagi period by Xingqi Zou, Jiaxin Lv

“…The findings reveal that the public’s discussion on disaster risk and emergency knowledge changes over time, with distinct patterns observed during the typhoon warning, occurrence, and recovery periods. …”
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Contralateral prefrontal and network engagement during left DLPFC 10 Hz rTMS: an interleaved TMS-fMRI study in healthy adults by Timo van Hattem, Kai-Yen Chang, Martin Tik, Paul Taylor, Jonas Björklund, Lucia Bulubas, Frank Padberg, Daniel Keeser, Mattia Campana

“…Conclusions: The 10 Hz rTMS protocol used in this study induced distinct target engagement and propagation patterns in the prefrontal cortex. These patterns differ from our previous interleaved TMS-fMRI findings using 600 stimuli of left DLPFC intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) at the same intensities. …”
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THE ROLE OF NARRATIVES AND MYTHS IN SHAPING POLITICAL DISCOURSE: EVOLUTIONS OF WAR STORIES IN ZELENSKYY’S DISCOURSE DURING THE FIRST YEAR OF THE 2022 RUSSIAN-UKRAINIAN WAR by Bogdan Podar

“…Thus, the research aims to identify narrative patterns and mythical structures that align with key moments of the military conflict. …”
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Changes in lower limb muscle activity after fatigue protocols during a side cutting movement in subjects with functional instability of the ankle joint by Donlaya Promkeaw, Supannikar Yingyongsaksri, Ploypailin Namkorn, Theerasak Boonwang

“…This increased muscle activation in the CAI group likely serves as a protective mechanism to stabilize the ankles and prevent further sprains, especially during fatigued states. This study for understanding these patterns highlights the importance of designing rehabilitation programs for individuals with chronic ankle instability (CAI). …”
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Wellness status and training load among Malaysian rugby players during Asia rugby men's champi-onship 2023: a comparative analysis by Mohd Hafizuddin Baki, Nor Ikhmar Madarsa, Nor Fazila Abd Malek

“…The study emphasizes the significance of monitoring training load to optimize player performance and reduce the risk of injury during strenuous rugby tournaments. The study reveals wellness difficulties faced by Malaysia Rugby players at ARMC 2023, guiding personalized interventions to enhance well-being and performance during international rugby games. …”
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Exploration of fever characteristics in parturients under continuous temperature monitoring during labor analgesia and analysis of the impact on maternal and neonatal outcomes: an... by Xia Li, Xia Li, Junli Ma

“…Maternal temperature data during the peripartum period, along with maternal and neonatal demographic and clinical characteristics, were collected.ResultsAmong the parturients receiving labor analgesia, 25.9% (43/166) developed a fever during the peripartum period. …”
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Multilocus Intron Trees Reveal Extensive Male-Biased Homogenization of Ancient Populations of Chamois (Rupicapra spp.) across Europe during Late Pleistocene. by Trinidad Pérez, Margarita Fernández, Sabine E Hammer, Ana Domínguez

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An MT-InSAR-Based Procedure for Detecting and Interpreting Vertical Ground Deformation Anomalies During Phases of Unrest at Campi Flegrei Caldera, Italy by Fabio Matano, Annarita Casaburi, Giuseppe De Natale

“…Active volcanic calderas often experience significant ground deformation, characterized by uplift and subsidence, typically with a radial or elliptical pattern centered on the caldera. However, the detection of small second-order anomalies within the main deformation pattern can provide critical insight into impending eruptions and/or hazardous structural and volcano-tectonic features. …”
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