TheraVision: Engineering platform technology for the development of oncolytic viruses based on herpes simplex virus type 1 by Christina Funk, Nadja Uhlig, Zsolt Ruzsics, Florentin Baur, Matthias Peindl, Sarah Nietzer, Karina Epting, Gabriele Vacun, Gudrun Dandekar, Catherine Botteron, Christian Werno, Thomas Grunwald, Susanne M. Bailer

“…Viruses are able to efficiently penetrate cells, multiply, and eventually kill infected cells, release tumor antigens, and activate the immune system. …”
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Identifying and Validating Indicators of Ritualism in the Iranian Higher Education System: A Mixed-Methods Study by Seyed Hedayat Davarpanah, Reza Hoveida, Mostafa Bagherian Far

“…Neglecting its indicators in the core functions of the university—teaching, research, and services—can lead to institutions that lack quality and fail to make a significant impact on society, both formally and functionally.  …”
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Structural Integrity and Life Assessment of Ti-6Al-4V Orthopaedic Implants by Katarina Čolić, Svetlana M. Kostić, Simon Sedmak, Nenad Gubeljak, Aleksandar Grbović

“…In X-FEM, the finite element space is enriched with discontinuity functions and asymptotic functions at the crack tip, which are integrated into the standard finite element approximation using the unity division property. …”
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Emerging Role of Mesenchymal Stromal Cell and Exosome Therapies in Treating Cognitive Impairment by Vick Key Tew, Muttiah Barathan, Fazlina Nordin, Jia Xian Law, Min Hwei Ng

“…Cognitive aging, characterized by the gradual decline in cognitive functions such as memory, attention, and problem-solving, significantly impacts daily life. …”
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Decellularized adipose-derived matrix from Superficial layers of abdominal adipose tissue exhibits superior capacity of adipogenesis compared to deep layers by Xiaomu Ma, Qiang Yue, Su Fu, Chunjun Liu, Jie Luan

“…These findings not only deepen our comprehension of the structural and functional heterogeneity of adipose tissues but also become one of the reason for the large variability between batches of DAM products, providing guidance for constructing more efficient and stable bio-scaffolds.…”
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Reconstruction of U.S. Regional-Scale Soybean SIF Based on MODIS Data and BP Neural Network by YAO Jianen, LIU Haiqiu, YANG Man, FENG Jinying, CHEN Xiu, ZHANG Peipei

“…The Pearson correlation coefficient between the original OCO-2 SIF data and MODIS GPP stood were at a modest 0.53. …”
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eDNAjoint: An R package for interpreting paired or semi‐paired environmental DNA and traditional survey data in a Bayesian framework by Abigail G. Keller, Ryan P. Kelly

“…Abstract Environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling is increasingly used in surveys of species distribution as a potentially sensitive and efficient monitoring method. Yet access to modelling tools designed specifically for interpreting this new data type lags behind its ubiquity. …”
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Reducing Building Energy Performance Gap: Integrating Agent-Based Modelling and Building Performance Simulation by Chi-Li Chiang, John Calautit

“…The building energy performance gap (BEPG) remains a significant challenge, undermining the accuracy of energy simulations and complicating efforts to design energy-efficient buildings. This study addresses this issue by developing an adaptive occupant behaviour framework for office buildings, integrating agent-based modelling (ABM) with a building performance simulation (BPS) platform. …”
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Motor Imagery during Action Observation of Locomotor Tasks Improves Rehabilitation Outcome in Older Adults after Total Hip Arthroplasty by Uros Marusic, Sidney Grosprêtre, Armin Paravlic, Simon Kovač, Rado Pišot, Wolfgang Taube

“…These results demonstrate that AO + MI is efficient to improve motor-cognitive performance after hip surgery. …”
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Automated Geographic Information System Multi-Criteria Decision Tool to Assess Urban Road Suitability for Active Mobility by Bertha Santos, Sandro Ferreira, Pollyanna Lucena

“…As a result, a flexible and automated GIS-based tool was obtained to support urban space and mobility managers in the implementation of efficient measures compatible with each city’s scenario.…”
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Optimization of the flow guiding fins configuration and tube arrangements in a shell and tube heat exchanger: coupling response surface methodology and CFD by Xiangmin Shao, Ali Marzban, Farzad Pourfattah, Omid Ali Akbari, Gholamreza Ahmadi, Nafiseh Emami, Soheil Salahshour

“…In both laminar and turbulent flow regimes, the objective functions include the maximum heat transfer and the minimum pressure drop. …”
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Radiotherapy-induced fatigue in Palestinian breast cancer survivors by Hussein ALMasri, Omar Rimawi

“…Our purpose is to assess, compare, and correlate CRF in breast cancer survivors undergoing radiotherapy (RT) with study variables.Methods: CRF in breast cancer survivors was assessed using Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy – Fatigue Scale (FACIT-F) (version 4). …”
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Microbially‐Mediated Soil Carbon‐Nitrogen Dynamics in Response to Future Soil Moisture Change by Wanyu Li, Gangsheng Wang, Zirui Mu, Shanshan Qi, Shuhao Zhou, Daifeng Xiang

“…Furthermore, microbes and enzymes were key drivers of soil C‐N transformations, with soil enzymes displaying the highest correlation with SSI (nonlinear correlation coefficient based on mutual information = 0.81). This study establishes a foundational relationship between soil C‐N variables and soil moisture, accounting for lag effects, to enhance our understanding of the complex responses of these variables under future climate change scenarios.…”
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Development of a New Equation for the Prediction of Resting Metabolic Rate in Sri Lankan Adults by Pathima Fairoosa, Pulani Lanerolle, Maduka De Lanerolle-Dias, V. Pujitha Wickramasinghe, Indu Waidyatilaka

“…A variable shrinkage method was used to find the best fit predictor coefficients of the equation. …”
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Multimodality Data Integration in Epilepsy by Otto Muzik, Diane C. Chugani, Guangyu Zou, Jing Hua, Yi Lu, Shiyong Lu, Eishi Asano, Harry T. Chugani

“…Moreover, an effort was made to derive quantitative variables (such as the spatial proximity index, SPI) characterizing the relationship between complementing modalities on a more generic level as a prerequisite for efficient data mining strategies. …”
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Feasibility and psychometric quality of smartphone administered cognitive ecological momentary assessments in women with metastatic breast cancer by Ashley M Henneghan, Emily W Paolillo, Kathleen M Van Dyk, Oscar Y Franco-Rocha, Soyeong Bang, Rebecca Tasker, Tara Kaufmann, Darren Haywood, Nicolas H Hart, Raeanne C Moore

“…Test-retest reliability was examined using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) for each EMA, and Pearson's correlation were used to evaluate convergent validity between cognitive EMAs and baseline clinical cognitive and psychosocial variables. …”
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A Fractional Time–Space Stochastic Advection–Diffusion Equation for Modeling Atmospheric Moisture Transport at Ocean–Atmosphere Interfaces by Behrouz Parsa Moghaddam, Mahmoud A. Zaky, António Mendes Lopes, Alexandra Galhano

“…The framework employs the Caputo fractional derivative to represent temporal persistence and the fractional Laplacian to model non-local turbulent diffusion, and incorporates a stochastic term with a <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mn>1</mn><mo>/</mo><mi>f</mi></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> power spectral density to simulate environmental variability. An efficient numerical solution methodology is derived utilizing complementary Fourier and Laplace transforms, which elegantly converts spatial fractional operators into algebraic expressions and yields closed-form solutions via Mittag–Leffler functions. …”
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Enhancing epidemic preparedness: a data-driven system for managing respiratory infections by Moslem Sarani, Katayoun Jahangiri, Manoochehr Karami, Mohammadreza Honarvar

“…Results Key data categories include individual-level variables, such as age, symptoms, and vaccination records, alongside population-level metrics like infection rates and regional vaccination coverage enabling functionalities such as identifying high-risk individuals, tracking infection dynamics, and optimizing resource allocation. …”
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Prediction of suicidal attempts among Chinese adolescents with mood disorders: a clinical study using a machine learning approach by Jianbing Li, Yinqiu Zhao, Chi Yang, Wenqing Li, Zhihao Huang, Changhe Fan

“…However, there is a need for studies of accurate and efficient SA models specifically for use in adolescents with mood disorders due to a lack of existing research integrating risk variables when predicting clinical SA. …”
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Evolution and transformation of vineyard landscapes and promotion of sustainable viticulture. The case of Boukornine protected area in Tunisia by Abdelkarim Hamrita, Faouzi Haouala, Khouloud Annabi, Rania Kouki, Rania Kouki, Mokhtar Rejili, Bouthaina Al Mohandes Dridi

“…This shift has contributed to landscape homogenization and a decline in ecological functionality. Nonetheless, the vicinity of Boukornine National Park provides critical ecosystem services—such as microclimate regulation and biodiversity support—that buffer vineyards against environmental stressors.DiscussionThe study emphasizes the need for sustainable transitions in vineyard management through the adoption of organic farming practices, efficient irrigation systems, and the valorization of local terroirs. …”
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