Historiography of Book Distribution in Siberian-Far Eastern Region (Soviet, Post-Soviet Periods) by O. N. Alshevskaya

“…The relevance and importance of the conducted historiographical analysis are determined, on the one hand, by the insufficient theoretical elaboration of the topic, the lack of fundamental research, in general, the importance of a comprehensive generalization and analysis of disparate and fragmentary general and applied research and materials; on the other hand, the need to identify patterns and features, problems and trends in the development of book distribution, due to its important role in the promotion of the book and reading, in the development of infrastructure for reading the region and the country as a whole. …”
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Decoding Attentional State to Faces and Scenes Using EEG Brainwaves by Reza Abiri, Soheil Borhani, Yang Jiang, Xiaopeng Zhao

“…In the present study, we developed a new Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) platform to decode brainwave patterns during sustained attention in a participant. …”
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Evaluations of State Medical Cannabis Programs in the US: A Narrative Review by Lirit Franks, Gerald Cochran, Carter Reeves, Michael A. Incze, Clinton J. Hardy, Adam J. Gordon, A. Taylor Kelley

“…Background: Medical cannabis (MC) use is increasing across the US, with functional MC programs now operating in 38 states. While program policies and practices vary widely, little is known about whether and how states evaluate their programs. …”
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Integrated multi-sample transcriptomic analysis of COVID-19 patients against controls using a bioinformatics pipeline by Li Ying Khoo, Sarinder Kaur Dhillon

“…To validate the shared molecular patterns of COVID-19 across cell, tissue, and systemic levels, we conducted a systematic rank combination meta-analysis of differentially expressed gene (DEG) profiles sourced from various sample types using a standardised bioinformatics pipeline consisting of DESeq2, RankProd, and weighted gene correlation network analysis (WGCNA). …”
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MaskMyPy: python tools for performing and analyzing geographic masks by David Swanlund, Nadine Schuurman

“…Geographic masks work by displacing static point locations such that the people those locations describe cannot be identified, while at the same time preserving important spatial patterns for analysis. Unfortunately, there is a lack of available tooling surrounding geographic masks which we believe creates an unnecessary barrier towards the adoption of these techniques. …”
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Phase plane analysis and novel soliton solutions for the space-time fractional Boussinesq equation using two robust techniques. by Tayyaba Younas, Jamshad Ahmad

“…A detailed analysis of the model's behavior is conducted, focusing on bifurcation, chaos, and stability. …”
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A Discourse Analysis of Radio Call ins In Runyankore-Rukiga. by Niwamanya, Diana

“…By analyzing the structure of these conversations, we identify patterns and functions of discourse markers, such as turn-taking, topic shifts, and signaling agreement or disagreement. …”
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Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) Protein Antagonist VH298 Improves Wound Healing in Streptozotocin-Induced Hyperglycaemic Rats by Activating Hypoxia-Inducible Factor- (HIF-) 1 Signalling by Shuo Qiu, Yachao Jia, Yunchu Sun, Pei Han, Jia Xu, Gen Wen, Yimin Chai

“…The VH298-treated wound had a better healing pattern, activation of HIF-1 signalling, and vascularization. …”
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Uncovering genetic mechanisms associated with harmful use of alcohol in admixed Latin Americans by Edson H. B. Amaral, Gabriela de S. G. Britto, Raquel B. de São Pedro, Alberto O. Moreira, Marília O. Scliar, Ricardo Lyra, Natália P. Lima, Caroline A. Feitosa, Camila A. V. Figueiredo, Helena M. Pitangueira, Thiago Magalhães da Silva, Luydson R. S. Vasconcelos, Rodrigo F. Carmo, Maurício L. Barreto, Eduardo Tarazona-Santos, Bernardo L. Horta, Ana L. Brunialti-Godard, Pablo R. S. Oliveira

“…Abstract Background Harmful use of alcohol (HUA) refers to drinking patterns that are associated with increased risk of medical complications and adverse social impacts. …”
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Seed dispersal by bats (Chiroptera: Phyllostomidae) and mutualistic networks in a landscape dominated by cocoa in the Brazilian amazon by Zeneide Damião da Silva, Ely Simone Cajueiro Gurgel, Letícia Lima Correia, Thiago Bernardi Vieira

“…In this context, the objective of this study was to identify the pattern of seed dispersal by bats of the Phyllostomidae family in an anthropized landscape of the Brazilian Amazon. …”
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An analysis of heavy metals contamination and estimating the daily intakes of vegetables from Uganda by Keneth Iceland, Kasozi, Eric Oloya, Otim, Herbert Izo, Ninsiima, Gerald, Zirintunda, Andrew, Tamale, Justin, Ekou, Grace Henry, Musoke, Robert, Muyinda, Kevin, Matama, Regan, Mujinya, Henry, Matovu, Fred, Ssempijja, Ejike, Daniel Eze, Mauryn, Atino, Bede, Udechukwu, Ronald, Kayima, Patrick, Etiang, Emmanuel Tiyo, Ayikobua, Stellamaris, Kembabazi, Ibe Michael, Usman, Sheu Oluwadare, Sulaiman, Phyllis Candy, Natabo, Grace Nambatya, Kyeyune, Gaber El-Saber, Batiha, Ochan, Otim

“…Pb, Cr 6þ, Cd, and Ni for instance are generally considered nonessential to cellular functions, notwithstanding the importance of the oxidative state of the metals in bioavailability. …”
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Equivalent Modeling of Disconnector Operation Based on Dynamic Arc Characteristics and VFTO Characteristic Analysis by Bin Liu, Yong Liu, Junjun Xiong, Xiaopin Deng, Zhenyu Guo, Xueyou Zhang, Bingyu Mei, Zhenhua Li

“…Furthermore, a comparative analysis of transient waveform characteristics from both experiment and simulation is conducted, with key parameters extracted and probability density functions constructed. …”
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Simulated and experimental study of the chip deformation mechanisms of monocrystalline Cu by Bing Liu, Kai Jiang, Yuxiang Chen, Haijie Yang, Yurong Wang, Keyu Sun, Haiyang Li

“…This included examining the influencing factors and the variation patterns of the chip deformation coefficient, cutting force, and minimum cutting thickness. …”
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Time-Series Analysis of Monitoring Data from Springs to Assess the Hydrodynamic Characteristics of a Coastal Discharge Zone: Example of Jurjevska Žrnovnica Springs in Croatia by Andrej Stroj, Jasmina Lukač Reberski, Louise D. Maurice, Ben P. Marchant

“…This study assesses the functioning of the karst aquifer system located on the Croatian coast of the Adriatic Sea, where saltwater intrusion often presents a major problem for freshwater supply. …”
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Differences in Intestinal Microbiota Between White and Common Cranes in the Yellow River Delta During Winter by Xiaodong Gao, Yunpeng Liu, Zhicheng Yao, Yuelong Chen, Lei Li, Shuai Shang

“…Based on the COG database, a preliminary functional prediction of the intestinal microbiota was conducted, and 16 metabolic pathways relating to the COG pathway were obtained. …”
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Cell fate analysis of embryonic ventral mesencephalic grafts in the 6-OHDA model of Parkinson's disease. by Sonya Carvalho Neto, Ahmad Salti, Zoe Puschban, Nadia Stefanova, Roxana Nat, Georg Dechant, Gregor K Wenning

“…Heterogeneous composition of VM grafts is likely to account for suboptimal clinical efficacy.We consider that gene expression patterns of the VM tissue needs to be better understood by comparing the genetic signature of the surviving and functioning grafts with the cell suspensions used for transplantation. …”
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Three distinct gamma oscillatory networks within cortical columns in macaque monkeys’ area V1 by Eric Drebitz, Lukas-Paul Rausch, Esperanza Domingo Gil, Andreas K. Kreiter

“…Other features, like the different patterns of input and output connections of neurons located in separate layers and systematic differences in feature tuning, hint at a more segregated and possibly flexible functional organization of neurons within a column.MethodsTo distinguish between these views of columnar processing, we conducted laminar recordings in macaques’ area V1 while they performed a demanding attention task. …”
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The dynamics of affective experiences with wheelchair use during rehabilitation: A qualitative study through physiotherapists' perspectives by Mohsen Rasoulivalajoozi, Carmela Cucuzzella, Morteza Farhoudi

“…This dynamic is influenced by factors of emotional and functional importance, both of which often grow after initial resistance but follow varied patterns. …”
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Unraveling the complexities: morpho-physiological and proteomic responses of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) to dual drought and salt stress by Charlie Sithole, Rotondwa Rabelani Sinthumule, Joseph Lesibe Gaorongwe, Oziniel Ruzvidzo, Tshegofatso Bridget Dikobe

“…Protein expression analysis showed differential upregulation and downregulation patterns between the control and stressed pearl millet plants. …”
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An adaptive hierarchical hybrid kernel ELM optimized by aquila optimizer algorithm for bearing fault diagnosis by Hao Yan, Liangliang Shang, Wan Chen, Mengyao Jiang, Tianqi lu, Fei Li

“…First, a hybrid kernel extreme learning machine (HKELM) is initially constructed, leveraging SDAE’s deep network architecture for automatic feature extraction. The hybrid kernel functions address the limitations of single kernel functions by effectively capturing both linear and nonlinear patterns in the data. …”
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