First principles design of multifunctional spintronic devices based on super narrow borophene nanoribbons by En-Fei Xing, Zi-Han Niu, Guang-Ping Zhang, Chuan-Kui Wang, Gang Chen, Yang Song

“…The results show that the width and edge pattern of the nanoribbons can effectively tune their electronic properties. …”
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Seroprevalence of <i>Toxoplasma gondii</i> Infection in Wild Boar (<i>Sus scrofa</i>) and Korean Water Deer (<i>Hydropotes inermis argyropus</i>) in the Republic of Korea by Jusun Hwang, Jisoo Kim, Kidong Son, Yongkwan Kim, Hyesung Jeong, Weonhwa Jheong

“…Hence, the constant monitoring of <i>T. gondii</i> prevalence in its host species, both definitive and intermediate, while simultaneously considering risk factors would be necessary to identify the drivers behind the fluctuating pattern of <i>T. gondii</i> prevalence.…”
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Early outcomes of transatrial mitral valve replacement in severe mitral annular calcificationCentral MessagePerspective by Yuji Kawano, MD, Paige Newell, MD, Morgan Harloff, MD, Sameer Hirji, MD, Edward Percy, MD, Pinak Shah, MD, Tsuyoshi Kaneko, MD

“…Patients were selected by a structural heart team based on their surgical risk, pattern of mitral annular calcification, risk of valve migration, left ventricular outflow obstruction, and paravalvular leak. …”
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Role of ketogenic and low-carbohydrate diets in the pathogenesis and treatment of obesity and diabetes mellitus type 1 and 2 - A Literature Review by Dominika Bąk, Julia Buszek, Piotr Czerniak, Adrianna Antoszewska, Weronika Bargiel, Halszka Wajdowicz, Mateusz Warzocha, Aldona Sokołowska

“…In addition, such a dietary pattern can help reduce the dose of hypoglycemic medications. …”
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Normative mammillary body volumes: From the neonatal period to young adult by Seralynne D. Vann, Cornel Zachiu, Karlijn M.E. Meys, Sara Ambrosino, Sarah Durston, Linda S. de Vries, Floris Groenendaal, Maarten H. Lequin

“…Mammillary body volumes increased up to approximately 15 years-of-age. The left mammillary body was marginally, but significantly, larger than the right in the neonates with a similar pattern in older children/young adults. …”
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A Possible Anticancer Agent, Type III Interferon, Activates Cell Death Pathways and Produces Antitumor Effects by Masatoshi Tagawa, Kiyoko Kawamura, Quanhai Li, Yuji Tada, Kenzo Hiroshima, Hideaki Shimada

“…Type I IFNs, IFN-α/β, have been clinically applied for treating a certain kind of malignancies for over 30 years, but a wide range of the adverse effects hampered the further clinical applications. …”
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Threading Statistical Disclosure Attack with EM: An Algorithm for Revealing Identity in Anonymous Communication Networks by Alejandra Guadalupe Silva-Trujillo, Luis Yozil Zamarrón Briceño, Juan Carlos Cuevas-Tello, Pedro David Arjona-Villicaña, Luis Javier García Villalba

“…The proposed algorithm is capable of identifying communication patterns within a mixed network, even under the observation of a global passive attacker. …”
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CommRad RF: A dataset of communication radio signals for detection, identification and classificationZenodo by Muhammad Usama Zahid, Muhammad Usman Akram, Muhammad Danish Nisar, Fahd Maqsood, Syed Usman Ali, Muhammad Montaha

“…Furthermore, we also propose two innovative deep learning models named Light Weight 1DCNN and Light Weight Bivariate 1DCNN, for efficient data processing and learning patterns from the complex dataset of radio signals.…”
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Spatial heterogeneity evolution and driving mechanism analysis of land use change in major river basins: a case study of urban agglomerations in the Yellow River Basin by Hua Wang, Haolin Xu, Xuefei Hong, Cunjin Wang, Jiqiang Niu, Chaoqin Zhang

“…This study meticulously examines the evolution of land use patterns across the seven principal urban agglomerations within the Yellow River Basin from 1990 to 2020. …”
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Understanding Fourth-Grade Student Achievement Using Process Data from Student’s Web-Based/Online Math Homework Exercises by Oksana Ilina, Sona Antonyan, Maria Kosogorova, Anna Mirny, Jenya Brodskaia, Manasi Singhal, Pavel Belakurski, Shreya Iyer, Brandon Ni, Ranai Shah, Milind Sharma, Larry Ludlow

“…In this study, we examined three years of online homework data from fourth-grade students enrolled in an after-school math program. …”
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Nature and technology connection profiles of the child population in Spain by Caballero-Julia Daniel, Herrarte-Prieto Lucia, Murciano-Hueso Alicia, Parra-Nieto Gabriel

“…For analysis, biplot and cluster classification methods were used to identify six groupings that capture the complex behavioral patterns of this group. Each cluster presents specific characteristics of connection-disconnection between nature and technology, requiring legislators and educators to personalize educational models and programs.…”
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Flood experience and access to insurance contribute to differences in homeowners’ post-disaster adaptation in a cross-border region of Western Europe by Thijs Endendijk, Daniela Rodriguez Castro, Lisa Dillenardt, Ravi Kumar Guntu, W. J. Wouter Botzen, Hans de Moel, Annegret H. Thieken, Heidi Kreibich, Benjamin J. Dewals, Jeroen C. J. H. Aerts

“…Here we use unique cross-country survey data from flooded homeowners to understand the patterns and limits of how households in different nations respond to shared flood crises. …”
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Assessment of Respiratory Function and Need for Noninvasive Ventilation in a Cohort of Patients with Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 Followed at One Single Expert Center by Carola R. Ferrari Aggradi, Elisa Falcier, Andrea Lizio, Alice Pirola, Jacopo Casiraghi, Alice Zanolini, Elena Carraro, Luca Mauro, Fabrizio Rao, Elisabetta Roma, Antonino Iannello, Elisa De Mattia, Andrea Barp, Sara Lupone, Valentina Gatti, Cristina Italiano, Valeria A. Sansone

“…On first assessment, 84 of 151 had normal respiratory function (median age: 38 years, median BMI: 23.9, and median disease duration: 11 years); 67 received an indication to use NIV (median age: 49 years, median BMI: 25,8, and median disease duration: 14 years). …”
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The burden of Neglected Tropical Diseases in Brazil, 1990-2016: A subnational analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016. by Francisco Rogerlândio Martins-Melo, Mariângela Carneiro, Alberto Novaes Ramos, Jorg Heukelbach, Antonio Luiz Pinho Ribeiro, Guilherme Loureiro Werneck

“…<h4>Methodology</h4>We extracted data from GBD 2016 to assess years of life lost (YLLs), years lived with disability (YLDs), and disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) for NTDs by sex, age group, causes, and Brazilian states, from 1990 to 2016. …”
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Trends, global comparisons, and projections of early onset colorectal cancer burden in China based on GBD study 2021 by Shun Seng Ong, Lianjie Xu, Xiaoyue Deng, Hai Lu, Tianshu Xu

“…Abstract This study aimed to analyze the trends of early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC) among individuals aged 15 to 49 in China from 1990 to 2021 and compare them with global patterns using data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study. …”
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Burden of autism spectrum disorder in Japan from 1992 to 2021 and its prediction until 2050: results from the GBD study by Jiabo Liu, Xiaoyan Xie, Yunxi Li, Yiqi Pu, Yan Li, Lingling Yang

“…Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by persistent deficits in social communication and interaction, alongside restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior. This study aimed to analyze the temporal trends and project the future burden of ASD in Japan. …”
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Exploring the Hemp Virome and Assessing Hemp Germplasm for Resistance to an Emerging Pathogen by Laine Hackenberg, Jinlong Han, Jacob MacWilliams, Marylee L. Kapuscinski, Mark Stenglein, Rich Fletcher, Punya Nachappa

“…High-throughput sequencing revealed a total of seven viruses across both years from 48 pooled samples: alfalfa mosaic virus, beet curly top virus (BCTV), cannabis cryptic virus, cannabis sativa mitovirus 1, grapevine line pattern virus, opuntia umbra-like virus, and tomato bushy stunt virus. …”
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Development of postcastration syndrome and corrective effect of xenon in exponential dose regimen in young patients with gynecological cancers by O. I. Kit, N. N. Popova, A. I. Shikhlyarova, E. M. Frantsiyants, T. I. Moiseenko, A. P. Menshenina, G. V. Zhukova, T. P. Protasova, Yu. Yu. Arapova

“…Since the formation of pathological syndromes, 1 cycle (5 sessions) of low-dose xenon inhalation therapy (XT) was performed, with an algorithm for xenon dose calculation and exposure according to the exponential pattern of decreasing concentration and increasing exposure, with an individual approach. …”
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Development of the algal pigment-based salinity transfer function for lakes on the Tibetan Plateau and evaluation of the quantitative reconstruction by Xinyao Sun, Qi Lin, Chenliang Du, Shixin Huang, Ke Zhang, Ji Shen

“…Salinity was considered as the most important factor determining the distribution pattern of pigment assemblage, and pigment concentrations differed significantly along the lake salinity gradient. …”
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Dietary fiber intake moderates the impact of blood cadmium on depression: a nationally representative cross-sectional study by Shunli Jiang, Yi Qiao, Xinyong Zhou, Dashuai Zhang, Zhongyan Du, Guangji Zhang

“…Conclusions Higher blood Cd burden was associated with elevated depression risk, while recommended DFI could alleviate this effect. High-fiber dietary pattern may counteract the deleterious effect of environmental pollutants such as Cd on depression. …”
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