Metaverse Support Groups for LGBTQ+ Youth: An Observational Study on Safety, Self-Expression, and Early Intervention by Joe Hasei, Yosuke Matsumoto, Hiroki Kawai, Yuko Okahisa, Manabu Takaki, Toshifumi Ozaki

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Contextual Vulnerability Should Guide Fair Subject Selection in Xenotransplantation Clinical Trials by Gianna Strand

“…[xl] This subject population aligns with the FDA recommendation to enroll subjects for whom safe and effective alternatives are not available.…”
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Distribution and determinants of the utilization of senior residential care homes in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study by Saad M. Bindawas, Vishal Vennu, Maha Almarwani, Walid Alkeridy, Walid Alkeridy, Walid Alkeridy

“…Multivariable logistic regression indicated that being in the age group 75–84 years (odds ratio [OR] = 1.62, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.02–1.81, p < 0.001), 85 years and above (OR = 2.63, 95% CI = 1.28–3.11, p < 0.001), and being single (OR = 2.43, 95% CI = 1.14–5.13, p = 0.019) were significant predictors of old age and functional dependency.ConclusionThe study highlights regional and socio-demographic variations in senior residential care home service utilization in Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions and policies aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 to enhance service accessibility and effectiveness for the aging population.…”
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Single-cell multi-omics reveals that FABP1 + renal cell carcinoma drive tumor angiogenesis through the PLG-PLAT axis under fatty acid reprogramming by Yiqiu Wang, Yingchun Liang, Min Li, Jiayi Lu, Sian Zhou, Yaoyu Yu, Changwei Yang, Xinhuang Hou

“…Through receptor-ligand interaction analysis, a novel PLG-PLAT functional axis was found between tumor epithelial cells and endothelial cells. …”
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In‐Plane Anisotropy in van der Waals NiTeSe Ternary Alloy by Nguyen Huu Lam, Tae Gyu Rhee, Seongmun Kim, Byoung Ki Choi, Dang Nguyen Hoang, Ganbat Duvjir, Younghun Hwang, Jaekwang Lee, Young Jun Chang, Jungdae Kim

“…Consequently, the Fermi velocity is highest along the kx direction where the linear charge distribution aligns in real space and is lowest along the ky direction. …”
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Steam Distillation of Citrus Waste Extract for Antimicrobial Metal Nanoparticle Synthesis by Javier Emanuel Castañeda-Aude, Enrique Díaz Barriga-Castro, Lizbeth Liliana Díaz-Muñoz, Javier Alberto Garza-Cervantes, José Rodríguez-Mirasol, José Rubén Morones-Ramírez, Héctor Javier Amézquita-García, David Alejandro De Haro-Del Río, Angel León-Buitimea, Noe Macias-Segura, Carlos Enrique Escárcega-González

“…Notably, this research aligns with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12, which promotes responsible consumption and production by transforming organic waste into high-value functional nanomaterials for biomedical and environmental applications.…”
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Prescriptive Maintenance: A Systematic Literature Review and Exploratory Meta-Synthesis by Marko Orošnjak, Felix Saretzky, Slawomir Kedziora

“…As a response, a structured research agenda is proposed to emphasise hybrid architectures, context-aware prescription mechanisms, and alignment with Industry 5.0 principles of human-centricity, resilience, and sustainability. …”
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Non-stereotypy (to species) in mysticete downsweeps by Paul Nguyen Hong Duc, Christine Erbe, Shyam Madhusudhana, Daniel Wilkes, Lachlan Gill, Cristina Tollefsen, Narissa de Bruin, Aiyana Erbeking, Curt Jenner, Micheline Jenner, Angela Recalde-Salas, Chandra P. Salgado Kent, Chandra P. Salgado Kent, Kautilya Srivastava, Kautilya Srivastava, Chong Wei, Robert McCauley

“…The Australian EEZ provides habitat for ten species of mysticete whales seasonally supporting critical life functions ranging from feeding to breeding. All of these species produce downsweeping calls, which may confound passive acoustic monitoring efforts. …”
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Features of self-harming behavior in women who survived the experience of sexual violence by M.I. Tatyanina, A.A. Grigoryeva, V.A. Rudchenko, M.G. Kiseleva

“… <p style="text-align: justify;">The article is devoted to the study of the peculiarities of self-harming behavior (SHB) in female survivors of sexual violence (SV). …”
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Electrocrystallization of Copper 7,7,8,8‐Tetracyanoquinodimethane Charge‐Transfer Complex on Flexible Substrates for Real‐Time Ammonia Gas Sensing by Ren Wang, Mohamed Kilani, Jiancheng Lin, Rona Chandrawati, Guangzhao Mao

“…This capability is crucial for wearable or industrial devices and aligns with the increasing demand for robust environmental monitoring solutions. …”
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Fingerprint patterns of human brain activity reveal a dynamic mix of emotional responses during virtual intergroup encounters by Gloria Mendoza-Franco, Inga Jasinskaja-Lahti, Matthias B. Aulbach, Ville J. Harjunen, Anna Peltola, J. Niklas Ravaja, Matilde Tassinari, Saana Vainio, Iiro P. Jääskeläinen

“…In this study, we used machine learning to identify emotional brain patterns using functional magnetic resonance imaging. Subsequently, those patterns were used to monitor emotional reactions during virtual intergroup encounters. …”
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Domain-Adaptive Direction of Arrival (DOA) Estimation in Complex Indoor Environments Based on Convolutional Autoencoder and Transfer Learning by Lingyu Shen, Jianfeng Li, Jingjing Pan, Junpeng Shi, Rui Xu, Hao Wang, Weiming Deng

“…By integrating Gradient Reversal Layer (GRL) and Maximum Mean Discrepancy (MMD) loss functions, the model effectively reduces distributional differences between the source and target domains. …”
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A Comparison of EMG Activity of Some Lower Extremity Muscles in Individuals with and without Dynamic Knee Malalignment in Single-Leg Squat by negar kooroshfard, Mohammad Hossein Alizadeh, Nafiseh Afshari

“…Findings showed that DKMG had more muscle activity especially in rectus femoris and gluteus maximus which showed the important role of these muscles in controlling lower limb alignment during functional movements. Also, dynamic knee malalignment may deviate trunk towards weight bearing leg for substitution during SLS.…”
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Study on Rapid Repair Method of Earthquake Damaged Pier Column Based on Multi-Level Fortification by Xiuli Xu, Lingxin Yan, Han Wu, Xu Chen, Shenpeng Xu, Xuehong Li

“…The rapid repair of earthquake-damaged piers is essential to ensure the uninterrupted functionality of lifeline systems. This paper presents a novel method for the rapid repair of earthquake-damaged pier columns using steel sleeves, based on a multi-level fortification approach, integrating numerical simulation, structural design, and experimental research. …”
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Filter Learning-Based Partial Least Squares Regression and Its Application in Infrared Spectral Analysis by Yi Mou, Long Zhou, Weizhen Chen, Jianguo Liu, Teng Li

“…The theoretical analyses align with the experimental results, emphasizing the effectiveness and robustness of the FPLS model in managing complex spectral data.…”
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Developing a standardized framework for evaluating health apps using natural language processing by Julian Herpertz, Bridget Dwyer, Jacob Taylor, Nils Opel, John Torous

“…Using NLP, we identified five clusters of app evaluation: Effectiveness & Development, Technology & Functionality, Validity & Legal, Safety & Privacy, and Implementation & Ethics, each of which was assigned a standardized definition. …”
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Dimensional Accuracy Analysis of Splined Shafts and Hubs Obtained by Fused-Deposition Modeling 3D Printing Using a Genetic Algorithm and Artificial Neural Network by Alin-Daniel Rizea, Cristina-Florena Banică, Tatiana Georgescu, Alexandru Sover, Daniel-Constantin Anghel

“…Splined assemblies ensure precise torque transmission and alignment in mechanical systems. Three-dimensional printing, especially FDM, enables fast production of customized components with complex geometries, reducing material waste and costs. …”
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Fatty acid amide hydrolase levels in brain linked with threat-related amygdala activation by Duncan GJ. Green, Duncan J. Westwood, Jinhee Kim, Laura M. Best, Stephen J. Kish, Rachel F. Tyndale, Tina McCluskey, Nancy J. Lobaugh, Isabelle Boileau

“…Methods: Twenty-eight healthy participants completed a positron emission tomography (PET) scan with the radiotracer for FAAH, [11C]CURB, as well as a block-design functional magnetic resonance imaging session during which angry and fearful faces meant to activate the amygdala were presented. …”
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Exploring subthreshold processing for next-generation TinyAI by Farid Nakhle, Antoine H. Harfouche, Antoine H. Harfouche, Hani Karam, Vasileios Tserolas

“…We propose pathways such as algorithmic analogs of subthreshold integration, including graded activation functions, dendritic-inspired hierarchical processing, and hybrid analog-digital systems to emulate the energy-efficient operations of biological neurons. …”
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An integrated widely targeted metabolomics and network pharmacology study of Persicaria runcinata var. Sinensis against arthritis by Zengcai Liang, Xifeng Chen, Yunrong Xie, Feiyan He, Linlin Zhang, Xiang Zhu, Taofeng Lu

“…A total of 716 metabolites were detected in Miao ethnomedicine P. runcinata var. sinensis, with key targets, enriched functions, and pathways identified using network pharmacology. …”
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