Phylogenomic relationships and species delimitation of Cotoneaster ser. Pannosi, ser. Buxifolii, and related taxa by Jiaxuan Huang, Sufang Chen, Kaikai Meng, Mingwan Li, Wanyi Zhao, Na Wang, Qiang Fan, Wenbo Liao

“…This study identifies putative hybrid taxa and provides a foundational framework for further species delimitation, advancing future research on Cotoneaster systematics, natural hybridization patterns, and taxonomic revision.…”
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Spatiotemporal dynamics of soil organic carbon in desert region and its response to climate change: A case study of Heihe river by Yuqing Chen, Haiyang Xi, Wenju Cheng

“…As global climate change intensifies, understanding the dynamics of the SOC pool becomes the key to assessing the potential for carbon sequestration in terrestrial ecosystems. …”
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Mechanism Analysis of an Abrupt Torrential Rain Event under Weak Synoptic Forcing by Mingjuan LI, Damei GUO, Dian FENG, Kuifeng ZHAO, Jiahuimin LIU, Liwei QU

“…On July 18， 2021， abrupt rainstorms， torrential rain and local torrential rain occurred in areas of northeastern Xi'an and southern Weinan.The global numerical model and multiple Meso-scale numerical models failed to predict this torrential rain process.Based on data of aerological sounding， surface observation， ERA5 reanalysis， TBB data of FY-2G satellite， lidar wind vector data of Lintong station， radar data of Jinghe station， and microwave radiometer data， circulation patterns， environmental conditions and Meso-scale convective system evolution are investigated in this paper to enhance the understanding of mechanisms of this type of torrential rain and improve its predicting accuracy.Results show that the abrupt torrential rain process occurred under the forcing of a weak synoptic system， on the edge of the continental high at 500 hPa.There were no shear lines， warm advections and high-speed wind transporting water vapor at 700 hPa and 850 hPa， and neither cold front nor warm front on surface.Before the torrential rain process， on environmental fields， vertical wind shear was weak from 0 to 6 km on T-lnP chart， and 0 ℃-level was high， which was conducive to formation of deep warm clouds.A light rain appeared on surface， increasing atmospheric humidity near ground and lowering atmospheric lifting condensation level and lower cloud base， which was favorable for developing Meso-scale convective systems and improving precipitating efficiency.On radar wind profile map and wind lidar map， the low-level easterly wind was increased to 6~10 m·s-1， transferring abundant water vapor and energy to the rainstorm area， giving the atmosphere a certain amount of convective available potential energy（CAPE）.Satellite image， ERA5 reanalysis data and microwave radiometer data show a weak ascent was found in the middle and low levels which produced a deep wet layer and a large value of total atmospheric precipitable water.TBB data indicates that quasi-stationary isolated Meso-β-scale convective systems caused the abrupt torrential rain.On radar composite reflectivity factor map， the heavy rainfall was induced by a Meso-γ-scale and Meso-β-scale convective cell or a Meso-β-scale convective system.The Meso-γ-scale convective cell developed near Lishan Mountain with loose structure and organization.The maximum center of reflectivity factor demonstrates a consistently vertical structure from top to bottom with a low centroid， showing characteristics of highly efficient warm cloud precipitation.The abrupt torrential rain was caused by convections triggered by interaction of the ground convergence line induced by weak cold air on surface， topographic uplift of the Lishan Mountain and funneling effect of Bahe Valley collectively.The initial heavy rainfall formed a cold pool， then， the outflow of the cold pool generated new convergence lines around， triggering new convective systems.The Meso-β-scale convective system on the northeast side of the Jinghe River propagated backwards and moved slowly southwestwards.In the Meso-β-scale convective system， multiple new Meso-γ-scale convective cells developed and created a “train effect” over Jinghe River， resulting in this torrential rain process.For prediction under the forcing of weak synoptic systems， it is necessary to strengthen the understanding of its formation mechanism and the use of new observation data， pay close attention to the influence of early weak precipitation on near-surface humidification and lifting condensation level， water vapor and unstable energy transport to rainstorm areas by increased low-level wind， and the triggering effect of weak cold air on the ground and terrain， combined with maximum values predicted by a number of Meso-scale numerical models， comprehensively consider the possibility of abrupt torrential rain.…”
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Music medicine and music therapy in neonatal care: a scoping review of passive music listening research applications and findings on infant development and medical practice by Efthymios Papatzikis, Maria Agapaki, Rosari Naveena Selvan, Deanna Hanson-Abromeit, Christian Gold, Shulamit Epstein, U. Wun Vivian Lok, Evrykleia Barda, Varun Pandey

“…Objectives This scoping review aims to provide a comprehensive foundation by mapping the existing literature on passive music listening and identifying gaps, trends, and patterns that are crucial precursors to the development of best practices. …”
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In vivo estimation of motor unit intrinsic properties in individuals with spinal cord injury by Zhihao Duan, Asta Kizyte, Emelie Butler Forslund, Elena M. Gutierrez-Farewik, Pawel Herman, Ruoli Wang

“…The HD-EMG signals were subsequently decomposed into MN spike trains and the common synaptic input to the MN pool was estimated. A simplified leaky integrate-and-fire neuron model was then used to simulate MN spiking trains, with soma size and inert period as tunning parameters, which are crucial for MU recruitment and firing patterns, respectively. …”
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The Impact of Misinformation on Social Media in the Context of Natural Disasters: Narrative Review by Sonya Hilberts, Mark Govers, Elena Petelos, Silvia Evers

“…ResultsFrom an initial pool of 173 studies, 9 studies met the inclusion criteria for this review. …”
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Localised geomorphic response to channel-spanning leaky wooden dams by J. M. Wolstenholme, J. M. Wolstenholme, C. J. Skinner, C. J. Skinner, D. Milan, R. E. Thomas, D. R. Parsons

“…Monthly observations reveal that channel topography and bed sediment patterns self-organise in response to sustained low flows and are perturbed by higher flow events. …”
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The Effect of Investors' Destructive Behaviors on the Managers’ Myopia by Ali Tamoradi, Reza Rostaminia, Zainab Rezaee, Amin Noshadi

“…Objective: Investors' behavioral patterns are among the important and new conceptsfocused on by many academic researchers and analysts of behavioral finance in recent years. …”
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Nine years of in situ soil warming and topography impact the temperature sensitivity and basal respiration rate of the forest floor in a Canadian boreal forest. by Charles Marty, Joanie Piquette, Hubert Morin, Denis Bussières, Nelson Thiffault, Daniel Houle, Robert L Bradley, Myrna J Simpson, Rock Ouimet, Maxime C Paré

“…Since soil C quantity and quality were unaffected by the nine years of warming, the observed patterns could result from microbial adaptations to warming.…”
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"The Perfect Swarm" - Flooding across Northern Victoria leads to intensified mosquito breeding and subsequent re-emergence and transmission of Murray Valley encephalitis virus duri... by Peter J Neville, Rachel N Evans, Helen O'Brien, Peter T Mee, Natasha D Brohier, Nicole Hughes

“…Virus positive species-specific pools included Cx. australicus and Cx. annulirostris, implicating both species as playing a role in MVEV amplification and/or transmission. …”
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Applying blood-derived epigenetic algorithms to saliva: cross-tissue similarity of DNA-methylation indices of aging, physiology, and cognition by Sepideh Zarandooz, Laurel Raffington

“…Abstract Background Epigenetic algorithms of aging, health, and cognition, based on DNA-methylation (DNAm) patterns, are prominent tools for measuring biological age and have been linked to age-related diseases, cognitive decline, and mortality. …”
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Rates of endoscopic uptake, cancer detection and early cancer proportion for global, regional and national gastric cancer screening programs: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Jiayue Wang, Xianzhu Zhou, Yiqi Du

“…Methods: This meta-analysis aims to evaluate the temporal and geographical patterns of three key indicators within global GC screening programs: rate of endoscopic uptake, GC detection, and early cancer proportion (the rate of early GC among all GC detected), along with factors influencing the efficiency of GC screening. …”
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Public health concern of antimicrobial resistance and virulence determinants in E. coli isolates from oysters in Egypt by Rahma Mohammed, Sara M. Nader, Dalia A. Hamza, Maha A. Sabry

“…Four E. coli isolates exhibit cluster patterns. This study provides the first insight into the emergence of virulent MDR E. coli among oysters in Egypt. …”
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Causal language and strength of inference in academic and media articles shared in social media (CLAIMS): A systematic review. by Noah Haber, Emily R Smith, Ellen Moscoe, Kathryn Andrews, Robin Audy, Winnie Bell, Alana T Brennan, Alexander Breskin, Jeremy C Kane, Mahesh Karra, Elizabeth S McClure, Elizabeth A Suarez, CLAIMS research team

“…More research is needed to determine how academic institutions, media organizations, and social network sharing patterns impact causal inference and language as received by the research consumer.…”
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Differential gray matter correlates and machine learning prediction of abuse and internalizing psychopathology in adolescent females by Sara A. Heyn, Taylor J. Keding, Josh Cisler, Katie McLaughlin, Ryan J. Herringa

“…Interestingly, structural regions with the highest importance in making individual IP predictions had a high degree of overlap with group-level patterns. We have identified unique structural correlates of childhood abuse and IP on both the group and individual level with a high degree of overlap, providing evidence that IP and trauma exposure may uniquely and jointly impact child and adolescent structural neurodevelopment. …”
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Types de dominance agressive dans une colonie constituée exclusivement de males chimpanzés : intensité, fréquence, durée et direction de l'agression by Nerea Amezcua Valmala, Javier de Echegaray y Díaz de Otazu, Belén Fernández Castilla, Catarina Casanova, Fernando Colmenares

“…With both measures, occurrence and duration, we found similar aggressive patterns for the three levels of aggressions and for the totality of aggressive behaviors. …”
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In Vitro and In Situ Evaluation of Fermented High Moisture Corn and Ear Corn as Alternative Feedstuffs for Feedlot Calves by H. Rajaei-Sharifabadi, D. Villalba, J. Mora, G. de la Fuente, J. Balcells, A. R. Seradj

“…Ammonia nitrogen concentrations remained above microbial requirements across all treatments, with HMG and HME showing similar patterns. Volatile fatty acid profiles indicated enhanced fiber degradability in high-moisture products compared to CG. …”
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Beyond achievement gaps: inequalities in affective components of math learning by Mafalda Campos, Nurullah Eryilmaz, Rolf Strietholt

“…Conclusions Our findings highlight that affective gaps—differences in students' confidence, enjoyment, and value attributed to math—are distinct from achievement gaps and often follow unique patterns across gender, parental education, and immigration status. …”
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Contrasting Roles of the Multiple Seas in East Asia on Population Divergence of Smilax sieboldii (Smilacaceae) by Ya‐Lu Ru, Shan‐Shan Zhu, Xin‐Yi Fan, Wen‐Hao Li, Cheng‐Xin Fu, Yun‐Peng Zhao

“…To conclude, the phylogeographic patterns of S. sieboldii resulted from population isolation and admixture due to sea‐level fluctuations since the Pleistocene, and the spatial scale of a sea largely determined its ecological role among the multi‐sea systems. …”
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Heat Waves and Early Birth: Exploring Vulnerability by Individual‐ and Area‐Level Factors by A. Fitch, M. Huang, M. J. Strickland, A. J. Newman, C. Kalb, J. L. Warren, S. Kelley, X. Zheng, H. H. Chang, L. A. Darrow

“…Heat‐related early term birth risk is enhanced among subgroups associated with socioeconomic disadvantage, but patterns of vulnerability were less consistent for preterm birth.…”
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