Robust computation of subcortical functional connectivity guided by quantitative susceptibility mapping: An application in Parkinson’s disease diagnosis by Jianmei Qin, Haoting Wu, Chenqing Wu, Tao Guo, Cheng Zhou, Xiaojie Duanmu, Sijia Tan, Jiaqi Wen, Qianshi Zheng, Weijin Yuan, Zihao Zhu, Jingwen Chen, Jingjing Wu, Chenyu He, Yiran Ma, Chunlei Liu, Xiaojun Xu, Xiaojun Guan, Minming Zhang

“…The disruptions of RSFC identified with the QSM-guided approach were more stable and reliable, as confirmed by bootstrap analysis. …”
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The Effect of Gamified Physical Activities on the Quality of Students' Leisure Time (Case Study: Female Secondary School Students in Ardabil City) by aylar sefidgar, Hamed Kheirollahi Meidani, Mehrdad Moharramzadeh

“…Cronbach's alpha for the quality of leisure time variable was more than 0.70 in both the pre-test and post-test stages for the experimental and control groups (P>0.70). …”
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Characterizing the marine iodine cycle and its relationship to ocean deoxygenation in an Earth system model by K. Cheng, A. Ridgwell, D. S. Hardisty

“…However, we also identify alternative, equally well performing mechanisms which assume a more explicit mechanistic link between iodine transformation and environment – an ambiguity that highlights the need for more process-based studies on modern marine iodine cycling. …”
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Global, regional, and national burden of genitourinary cancers in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the global burden of disease study 2021 by Zhiyong Zhang, Yingwei Xie, Lei Liu, Yongtao Wang, Shuang Li, Li Chen, Xiangbo Zeng, Yuanchao Zhu, Yishan Zhang, Yongyuan Xiao, Fengjin Zhao, Bihong Xu, Xiaocen Liu, Wenbin Guo, Ganping Wang, Wenlian Xie, Wanlong Tan, Hao Ping, Zaosong Zheng

“…Our study obtained and analyzed the latest epidemiological data of genitourinary cancers from the GBD 2021, offering valuable information for national healthcare professionals and policymakers to optimize resource allocation, manage costs more efficiently, and develop practical healthcare policies.…”
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Research on entity recognition and alignment of APT attack based on Bert and BiLSTM-CRF by Xiuzhang YANG, Guojun PENG, Zichuan LI, Yangqi LYU, Side LIU, Chenguang LI

“…Also, the proposed model's training process is more stable, and the entire curve converges faster, which can achieve higher accuracy with fewer training batches. …”
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Cancer Awareness Among People Living with HIV (PLWH): Insights from an Italian Survey of Oncologists and Infectious Disease Specialists by Dalu D, Iardino R, Vaccher E, Lasagna A, Digaetano M, Leone AG, Ruggieri L, Massari E, Blondeaux E, Gori A, Mussini C, Rizzardini G, Bassetti M, Di Biagio A, Mastroianni CM, Brogonzoli L, Cascio M, Perrone F, Cinieri S, Beretta GD, La Verde N

“…All interviewees agreed that HIV infection was a relevant risk factor for cancer (95.1%) and that PLWH had limited access to clinical trials (73.1%). More than a third of oncologists worked in a hospital without an infectious diseases department, using a remote method of communication for interdisciplinary discussion (telephone and Email were used in 64.5% of cases). …”
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Geochemical Characteristics and Environmental Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Weathering Profiles of Alkali-enriched Porphyry in Central Yunnan by Lei XU, Mengsheng ZHAO, Jie XU, Yanxun CHENG, Qiang QU, Weizhi CHEN, Ya ZHANG, Haoyu WANG, Yong BA, Fangping WEN, Kun QIAN

“…Most scholars have concentrated more on the weathering process and post-weathering heavy metals of granite, basalt, carbonate rocks and other geological bodies with high background value of heavy metals in southwest China. …”
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Investigating the relationship between the Khami reservoir horizon in the Chilingar and Garangan oilfields in the Southern Dezful Embayment using surface geochemistry by Bahram Alizadeh, Arman Salehipour Bavarsad

“…Abstract Understanding reservoir connectivity is critical for reducing exploration risk and optimizing field development. This study uses surface geochemistry techniques to investigate the relationship between the Khami reservoir horizon in the Chilingar and Garangan oilfields, located in the Southern Dezful Embayment. …”
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Clinical Predictors of Pain Relief with 60-Day Peripheral Nerve Stimulation: A Multicenter Observational Study by Odonkor CA, Oghenesume O, Hirani S, Bohacek S, Gutierrez DE, Sekhar R, McCormick ZL, Poree L, Abd-Elsayed A

“…Identifying the factors associated with treatment outcomes may improve patient selection and optimize results.Objective: This study examined baseline physical activity, pain, disability, and psychological factors influencing early versus delayed response and non-response to a 60-day PNS.Methods: A prospective, multicenter, observational cohort study was conducted on 73 patients who consecutively received a 60-day PNS. …”
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A Study on the Possibility of Molecular Communication between Honey Bees and Sunflower through the Interspecies Transfer of Small RNAs by Leila Gharehdaghi, Gholamhosein Tahmasbi, Taher Harkinezhad

“…Given the vital role of honeybees in plant pollination, this insect may serve as a more suitable model for studying these interactions. …”
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Investigating the hatchability and nauplii biometry of Artemia franciscana in unconventional waters of Sistan region, Southeast Iran by Hashem Khandan Barani, Abdolali Rahdari, Narjes Sanchooli, Ali Khosravanizadeh

“…Using these water sources for aquaculture is suggested for optimal utilization and reduction of their adverse effects on the environment. …”
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Effects of exogenous sugars on root sugar metabolism and antioxidant system under sub-low root-zone temperature in Malus baccata Borkh. by LIU Hanyu, WANG Peng, ZHOU Wenjie, SU Hong, LÜ Deguo, LI Lijie

“…“Sub-low temperature” refers to a low temperature that is above 0 ℃ and lower than the optimal temperature for plant growth and development, but it does not cause plant death. …”
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Response of Anti-Oxidative Stress Genes in Liver and Intestine in Broilers Fed Organic Acid and Silver Nanoparticles Coated on Zeolite in Starter Period by Fatemeh Asgharnezhad, Seyed Reza Hashemi, Saeed Hassani, Sharif Rostami

“…Extended Abstract Background: The use of food supplements to improve growth, optimal production and increase feed efficiency in feeding livestock and poultry has become a common thing as a suitable solution in using feed as well as possible. …”
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Research on entity recognition and alignment of APT attack based on Bert and BiLSTM-CRF by Xiuzhang YANG, Guojun PENG, Zichuan LI, Yangqi LYU, Side LIU, Chenguang LI

“…Also, the proposed model's training process is more stable, and the entire curve converges faster, which can achieve higher accuracy with fewer training batches. …”
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Shear Strength Characteristics of Soft Soil in Nansha District of Guangzhou by WANG Wei-qi, LIAN Chang-jiang, LI Jian-ping, CHEN Zhi-yong, CHENG Dong-hai, CAI Wei-long, TANG Kai, LI Chao

“…[Objective] Shear strength serves as a key parameter in soft soil engineering, and accurately obtaining shear strength can greatly optimize project design and enhance construction safety. …”
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The economic burden of migraine: a nationwide cost-of-illness approach from the year 2020 European Health Survey in Spain by J. Fernández-Ferro, C. Ordás-Bandera, J. Rejas-Gutiérrez, B. Ferro-Rey, S. Gómez-Lus, J.M. Láinez Andrés

“…Results: The PPPY cost was more than double in persons with migraine; euro5862 vs euro2981; excess cost of euro2881euro (95% CI: 2410-3353, P < 0.001), mainly attributable to labour productivity loss; euro1928 (1532-2325, P < 0.001) annually (66.9% of total excess cost). …”
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Sequence characterization and evolutionary analysis of S-RNase gene among five genera Pomoideae by LIANG Wenjie, XIE Zhiliang, Wuyun Tana

“…The deletion of HV region was much more than the insertion. There was also an insertion of C3-C4. …”
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Micro-Mechanism of Strength for Cement-Treated Soil Based on the SEM Experiment: Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis by Liyang Xu, Riqing Xu, Qingfeng Lin, Guohui Feng, Chang Yuan, Zhi Ding

“…These findings contribute to optimizing the strength of cement-treated soils and provide insights into the micro-mechanisms underlying macro-scale material properties.…”
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Modeling the distribution of the invasive snail Physella acuta in China: Implications for ecological and economic impact by Yingxuan Yin, Anyuan Xu, Xiaowen Pan, Qing He, Aoxun Wu, Linya Huang, Yinjuan Wu, Xuerong Li

“…Conclusion: With the future climate change, the total suitable habitats of P. acuta in China showed a shrinking trend, and the shrinkage was more significant in the southern low-latitude suitable habitats. …”
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Recalibrating the kidney failure risk equation for a Mediterranean European population: reducing age and sex inequality by Daniel Bundó-Luque, Daniel Bundó-Luque, Daniel Bundó-Luque, Oriol Cunillera-Puértolas, Oriol Cunillera-Puértolas, Sílvia Cobo-Guerrero, Sílvia Cobo-Guerrero, José Romano, José Romano, Ariadna Arbiol-Roca, Ariadna Arbiol-Roca, José Alberto Domínguez-Alonso, José Alberto Domínguez-Alonso, Josep Maria Cruzado, Josep Maria Cruzado, Josep Maria Cruzado, Betlem Salvador-González, Betlem Salvador-González

“…Considering death as a competing event optimizes performance. Recalibrating for KF prediction offers a more inclusive approach in primary care, addressing the needs of women and elderly.…”
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