Seed‐Source Precipitation Drives Drought Acclimatization of Reaumuria songarica: Implications for Seed Germination and Seedling Growth in the HeHuang Valley by XinYou Wang, Lijun Zhang, Zhengshegn Li, Yanlong Wang, Ying Liu, YuShou Ma

“…We determined the optimal seed harvesting period and evaluated seed traits, germination characteristics, and initial seedling growth at this optimal period harvest time. …”
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Experiences, perceptions and ethical considerations of the malaria infection study in Thailand by Bhensri Naemiratch, Natinee Kulpijit, Supanat Ruangkajorn, Nicholas P. J. Day, Jetsumon Prachumsri, Phaik Yeong Cheah

“…We emphasize the importance of continuously gathering participants’ feedback for quality control, such as improving information materials to clarify the purpose of initial phases, their contributing to later phases, and the rationale behind each selection criterion. …”
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Engaging people with lived experience on community advisory boards in community-based participatory research: a scoping review by Georgia Nelson, Meghan Jenkins, Bruce Knox, Eva Purkey, Sophy Chan-Nguyen, Michele Cole, Logan Jackson, Imaan Bayoumi

“…Within recruitment, subthemes of CAB selection strategies, challenges, and successes were reported. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of Qualitative and Nutraceutical Parameters in Fresh Fruit and Processed Products of ‘Lady Cot’ and Vesuvian ‘Pellecchiella’ Apricot Cultivars by Aniello Falciano, Aurora Cirillo, Mariachiara Ramondini, Prospero Di Pierro, Claudio Di Vaio

“…However, the ‘Pellecchiella’ retained higher values in the jam, reflecting its naturally higher initial levels in the fresh fruit, and showed higher Redness Index. …”
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Tactical and Technical Performance in Basketball Small-Sided Games: A Systematic Review by Walber Jose Figueiredo de Souza, Filipe Manuel Clemente, Karine Naves de Oliveira Goulart, Gustavo De Conti Teixeira Costa, Peri Emerson Silva Cunha, Lucas Savassi Figueiredo, Lorenzo Iop Laporta, Riller Silva Reverdito, Thiago José Leonardi, Henrique de Oliveira Castro

“…Data synthesis comprised compiling the observed technical and tactical outcomes, along with the main findings of the studies. An initial database search returned 1,758 studies. After the study selection process, 41 studies were included in the qualitative synthesis, comprising 922 participants of both sexes that ranged from beginners to professional players. …”
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Abstract 060: Endovascular Thrombectomy for Posterior Cerebral Artery in the National Inpatient Sample (EaT PeCAN pIeS) by Aaron B Brake, Lane T Fry, Cody E Heskett, Abdul‐Rahman S Alkiswani, Gabriel T LeBeau, Frank De Stefano, Catherine M Lei, Kevin C Le, Adam D Rouse, Jeremy A Peterson, Koji Ebersole

“…More research is needed for optimal patient selection when considering EVT for PCA.…”
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A consensus definition of creativity in surgery: A Delphi study protocol. by Alex Thabane, Tyler McKechnie, Phillip Staibano, Vikram Arora, Goran Calic, Jason W Busse, Sameer Parpia, Mohit Bhandari

“…Panellists will be asked to select the definition of creativity most relevant to surgery, with each Delphi round electronically delivered. …”
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Indigenous Community Views of Disability in Canada: Protocol for a Scoping Review by Andrés Rojas-Cárdenas, Shaun Cleaver, Ivan Sarmiento, Julie Rock, Yan Grenier, Francis Charrier, Rose-Anne Gosselin, Anne Cockcroft, Neil Andersson

“…Two reviewers will use Covidence software (Cochrane) to remove duplicates, screen articles, record the step-by-step selection process, and extract data from the included articles. …”
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Star Identification Algorithm Based on Dynamic Distance Ratio Matching by Ya Dai, Chenguang Shi, Liyan Ben, Hua Zhu, Rui Zhang, Shufan Wu, Sixiang Shan, Yu Xu, Wang Zhou

“…Existing star identification algorithms typically require the selection of a specific anchor star (e.g., the nearest neighbor star), using the line connecting the target star and the anchor star as the rotational reference axis to achieve rotation invariance in the star identification algorithm. …”
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Developing International Consensus on Key Indicators for a 24-Hour Movement Behaviour Report Card in Early Childhood: A Twin-Panel Delphi Study by Wendy Y. Huang, Danqing Zhang, Mark S. Tremblay, Martin C. S. Wong, Cindy H. P. Sit, Sam W. S. Wong, Derwin K. C. Chan, Stephen H. S. Wong, The Collaborative Author Group

“…The experts were identified through a three-step selection process, which included recognised international projects and networks as well as literature search. …”
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Size effect and phenomenological constitutive model of mechanical properties of ultra-thin 316L sheet by Wenlong Xie, Zonghui Su, Xiangcheng Zeng, Yong Xu, Siying Deng, Boris B Khina, Artur I Pokrovsky, Shihong Zhang

“…This research can provide material selection and finite element simulation support for lightweight ultra-thin stainless steel bipolar plate forming.…”
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Community participation through women’s health collectives promoted by India’s National Urban Health Mission: a realist evaluation in Chhattisgarh state by Shriyuta Abhishek, Samir Garg, Mukesh Dewangan, Ashu Sahu, Lalita Xalxo, Prabodh Nanda, Pradeep Tandan, M. Jawed Quereishi, Anand Kumar Sahu

“…No evaluations of this important government initiative are available. Methods A realist evaluation was conducted. …”
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Predictors of Methotrexate Success and Fertility Outcomes in Tubal Ectopic Pregnancy: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Elisa Scarpelli, Vito Andrea Capozzi, Licia Roberto, Asya Gallinelli, Alessandra Pezzani, Michela Monica, Roberto Berretta

“…Although both surgical and medical approaches are effective, selection criteria for Methotrexate (MTX) treatment remain inconsistent across international guidelines. …”
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DEVELOPMENT OF A QUALIFICATION PROCEDURE FOR METHIONINE FORM OF INTERFERON ALFA-2b STANDARD TO CONFIRM ITS AUTHENTICITY BY MEANS OF A PEPTIDE MAPPING METHOD by O. B. Ustinnikova, E. O. Goloshchapova, O. B. Runova, M. G. Korotkov, R. A. Volkova

“…The peak with maximally stable yield and intensity was selected as the main peak with an established absolute retention time. …”
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Detection of Copy Number Variations from <i>HIF1A</i> and <i>HIF2A</i> Gene as Genetic Determinants of Bovine Carcass Traits by Enhui Jiang, Yingjie Zhou, Yunan He, Zhuoyuan He, Hongyang Wang, Leijing Zhu, Chuanying Pan, Chuzhao Lei, Fugui Jiang, Xianyong Lan

“…Copy number variation (CNV) has emerged as a pivotal molecular marker in marker-assisted selection (MAS) for genetic improvement in livestock. …”
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Enhancing landslide susceptibility modelling through a novel non-landslide sampling method and ensemble learning technique by Chao Zhou, Yue Wang, Ying Cao, Ramesh P. Singh, Bayes Ahmed, Mahdi Motagh, Yang Wang, Ling Chen, Guangchao Tan, Shanshan Li

“…Logistic Regression (LR) model was applied to produce an initial susceptibility map, and the non-landslide samples were selected within the classified low-susceptibility zone. …”
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Eligibility for faricimab in a real-world diabetic macular oedema population: a cross-sectional study by Helena Norberg, Inger Westborg, Ayat Al-Najjar

“…Individuals with registered proliferative diabetic retinopathy (DR) at the start of treatment were excluded. A secondary selection of eligible individuals was conducted using the same criteria, except for BCVA, which ranged from 25 to 77 letters according to national guidelines (treatment practice).Main outcome measures Characteristics at the initial visit of the two eligible SMR populations were compared with baseline data from the clinical trials, respectively.Results In total, 3777 individuals with DMO were selected from SMR. …”
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Endovasal laser obliteration of arteriovenous fistulas in patients on chronic hemodialy by B. A. Veselov, E. P. Burleva

“…The advantages of this method are technical simplicity and minimal blood loss, which is especially important for this cohort of patients with initial anemia against chronic renal failure.…”
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Assessing junior doctors’ preparedness in inpatient cardiac arrest management: a cross-sectional study at a university hospital by Muhammad Azmi Bin Sukor, Dazlin Masdiana binti Sabardin

“…Junior doctors, who are often the first responders, play an important role in the initial management of in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA). …”
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Short Term Outcomes Utilizing Custom Total Talus Replacement with Subtalar Arthrodesis for Revision and Complex Total Ankle Arthroplasty by Kevin Horner MD, Kyle M. Schweser MD

“…Methods: We performed a retrospective chart review on 8 patients (9 TTRs) who underwent a TTR at our institution between May 2019 and October 2023. Initial data query yielded 14 patients (15 TTRs), TTR for acute trauma were excluded (n=6). …”
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