Seasonal analysis of spatial and temporal variations in NDVI and its driving factors in Inner Mongolia during the vegetation growing season (1999–2019) by Jinting Guo, Jinting Guo, Weijie Liao, Hasi Qimuge, Hasi Qimuge, Youjie Xu, Jingyuan Wang, Narisu

“…This study investigates the spatiotemporal patterns of the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) during the growing season (1999–2019) and explores its relationship with climatic factors to predict future vegetation changes. …”
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Integrated spatio-temporal and environmental modelling of water scarcity in Saudi Arabia using shared socioeconomic pathways by Ai Likun, Mohammad Suhail, Mohd Nazish Khan, G․N․Tanjina Hasnat, Alikul Xudayberdiyevich Ravshanov, Usmanov Marufdjan

“…Although water demand distribution remains relatively stable across time and scenarios, significant changes in water supply and stress patterns emerge. These findings suggest that Saudi Arabia will face escalating water scarcity, highlighting the urgent need for effective adaptation and mitigation strategies by policymakers to avert future water crises.…”
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Hematological and Biochemical Parameters of Subadult Captive Siberian Tigers (<i>Panthera tigris altaica</i>) by Xin Liu, Izhar Hyder Qazi, Haijun Wang, Zhiqiang Han, Xiao Li, Xiuli Zhang, Rui Du, Naiquan Yao, Chao Xu

“…In the present study, distinct hematological patterns including an elevated mean platelet volume (MPV) and a higher red cell distribution width coefficient of variation (RDW-CV) were observed, which were possibly triggered by pre-anesthesia resistance movements. …”
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Multi-Modal Fused-Attention Network for Depression Level Recognition Based on Enhanced Audiovisual Cues by Yihan Zhou, Xiaokang Yu, Zixi Huang, Feierdun Palati, Zeyu Zhao, Zihan He, Yuan Feng, Yuxi Luo

“…In recent years, substantial research has focused on automated systems for assessing depression levels using different types of data, such as audio and visual inputs. …”
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Reshaping research in crisis: bibliometric analysis of Ecuadorian public universities during COVID-19 (2019–2021) by Bill Serrano-Orellana, Jorge Guido Sotomayor-Pereira, Oscar Geovanny Riofrio Orozco, Luis Brito-Gaona, Patricio Alvarez-Muñoz, Patricio Alvarez-Muñoz, Marco Faytong-Haro

“…IntroductionEcuadorian public universities have significantly expanded their scientific output in recent years; however, few studies have conducted a multivariate bibliometric analysis to assess how these institutions adapted their research agendas during the COVID-19 pandemic.MethodsThis study examines publication patterns from 2019 to 2021 using data from the Web of Science, focusing on four primary research areas: Education, Social Sciences, Engineering, and Multidisciplinary Sciences. …”
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An Effective Hybrid Strategy: Multi-Fuzzy Genetic Tracking Controller for an Autonomous Delivery Van by Mohammad Ghazali, Zaid Samadi, Mehmet Gol, Ali Demir, Kemal Rodoplu, Tarek Kabbani, Emrecan Hatipoğlu, Ahu E. Hartavi

“…This drastic change in traffic patterns presented new challenges to decision makers and fortunately coincided with changes in the automotive industry, i.e., the advent of automation. …”
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Ethical issues in communication in a tertiary oncology center: exploratory survey by Elena Ruggiero, Stefania Schiavon, Silvia Stragliotto, Ivan Gallio, Fabio Formaglio, Marina Lorusso, Alessandra Feltrin, Marco Maruzzo, Antonella Brunello

“…The majority of the respondents were under 40 years of age. Data on demographics, roles, and communication practices were analysed to identify behavioral patterns.ResultsMost respondents (65.1%) prioritized communicating bad news to patients rather than caregivers. …”
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Incremental shuttle walking test for calf muscle oxygenation assessment in peripheral arterial disease: a cross-sectional study by Patrícia Paulino Geisel, Isabella de Oliveira Nascimento, Marina Mendonça Gonçalves Machado, Raimundo Lucas Gomes Mateus dos Santos, Bruno Rafael Nézio Gomes, Gisela Maria Pontes Przybysz, Isabel de Figueiredo Magalhães Pereira, Danielle Aparecida Gomes Pereira

“…Typical PAD tissue oxygenation patterns were observed in both tests, with significant differences (p < 0.05) in oxygenation values during exercise for the variables delta of tissue oxygen saturation (ΔStO2) and reoxygenation rates. …”
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Mapping research trends in ethnomathematics within mathematics education: A bibliometric study by Muh. Ikhwan Fauzan, Raden Rosnawati, Azkiya Salsabila, Moh. Slamet Sutrimo, Sa'adatul Ulwiyah, Muhammad Iqbal

“…This study aims to identify publication trends, authors, publishers, and influential journals, including patterns of relationships between keywords, collaboration between authors, and geographical distribution of publications. …”
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Age- and Sex-Specific Cerebral Blood Flow Atlases for Healthy Brain Across the Lifespan by Ziyu Meng, Yuhao Ma, Wenqi Zhang, Huixiang Zhuang, Chang Xu, Yaoyu Zhang, Yao Li

“…These openly accessible atlases serve as a valuable public neuroimaging resource, facilitating the identification of CBF patterns across various stages of development and aging. …”
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Hybrid modeling approach for precise estimation of energy production and consumption based on temperature variations by Wulfran Fendzi Mbasso, Reagan Jean Jacques Molu, Ambe Harrison, Mukesh Pushkarna, Fritz Nguemo Kemdoum, Emmanuel Fendzi Donfack, Pradeep Jangir, Pierre Tiako, Milkias Berhanu Tuka

“…This model effectively captures the seasonal and non-linear consumption patterns, demonstrating a significant improvement over conventional models. …”
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Magnetron Sputtering a New Fabrication Method of Iron Based Biodegradable Implant Materials by Till Jurgeleit, Eckhard Quandt, Christiane Zamponi

“…In this work for the first time magnetron sputtering in combination with UV lithography was used to fabricate free standing, patterned pure-iron thick films. For the intended use as biodegradable implant material free standing thick films were characterized in terms of microstructure, degradation performance, and mechanical properties before and after various heat treatments. …”
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Cancer and mortality risks among people with multiple sclerosis: A population-based study in Isfahan, Iran. by Amirhossein Nafari, Saeed Vaheb, Alireza Afshari-Safavi, Zahra Ravankhah, Fotooheh Teimouri, Vahid Shaygannejad, Omid Mirmosayyeb

“…Understanding cancer patterns among people with MS (PwMS) is crucial due to potential variations across demographics and geographic regions. …”
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Clinical and angiographic profile of left main coronary artery disease in patients with chronic coronary syndrome: a retrospective study by Abdulsalam Mahmoud Algamal, Mahmoud Abdelbadie Salem, Ahmed Ibrahim Bedier, Mohammed Salah A. Hussein, Mona Malek Abdelrahim, Shady Hussein Elhusseiny

“…Abstract Background Obstructive left main disease (LMD) is a challenging entity of coronary artery disease with variable patterns among different studies. We aimed to evaluate the prevalence, demographic, clinical, and angiographic profiles of LMD. …”
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A KCNQ4 Gene Variant (c.701A > G; p.His234Arg) in a Chinese Family With Nonsyndromic Deafness 2A by Guo‐Qing Gong, Cheng‐Cheng Huang, Hui‐Yu Jin, Zhao Zhang, Chang‐Liang Yang, Guang Yang, Hui‐Fang Lu, Yue‐Bin Yang, Jing‐Yuan Cao, Rui‐Yao Chen, Li‐Wang, Yi‐Ming Ji, Yi Sun, Yu Lu

“…Results The inheritance pattern of the family was an autosomal dominant nonsyndromic type. …”
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Long-Term Safety and Effectiveness of Canakinumab in Patients with MKD/HIDS: Interim Analysis of the RELIANCE Registry by Prasad T. Oommen, Tilmann Kallinich, Juergen Rech, Norbert Blank, Julia Weber-Arden, Jasmin B. Kuemmerle-Deschner

“…Methods From June 2018, the RELIANCE registry enrolled paediatric (aged ≥ 2 years) and adult patients (aged ≥ 18 years) with MKD/HIDS who were receiving canakinumab as part of their routine medical care. …”
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Occurrence of VIM-4 metallo-β-lactamase-producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa in an Algerian hospital by Manel Merradi, Ahmed Kassah-Laouar, Ammar Ayachi, Nouzha Heleili, Taha Menasria, Didier Hocquet, Pascal Cholley, Marlène Sauget

“…The studied isolates were subjected to the molecular typing, in which 4 different Dra1-PFGE patterns and 3 sequences type were assigned (ST244, ST381, and ST1076), and all isolates were revealed positive for VIM-4. …”
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Retrospective analysis of potential sex differences in naturally emerging psychiatric comorbidities over time in Turkish children and adolescents with attention deficit/hyperactivi... by Sabide Duygu Uygun, Zeynep Toprak-Kosku, Rahime Duygu Temeltürk, Merve Çıkılı-Uytun, Esra Yürümez, Didem Behice Öztop, Tuğba Menteşe-Babayiğit, Gökçe Yağmur Efendi, Birim Günay Kılıç

“…Abstract Background Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) comorbidity patterns vary by sex and age, necessitating understanding for effective diagnosis and intervention. …”
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Crowding phenomenon in breast cancer as a prognostic factor by N. V. Krakhmal, M. V. Zavyalova, S. V. Vtorushin, L. A. Tashireva, V. M. Perelmuter

“…The study group included 107 patients (mean age: 57.2 ± 11.2 years) who did not receive neoadjuvant chemotherapy. …”
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IMMUNOLOGICAL FEATURES OF SEPSIS PHENOTYPES AND ENDOTYPES by Mariia B. Potapova, Vitaly V. Zverev, Maxim A. Babaev, Ekaterina A. Bogdanova, Oksana O. Grin, Irina B. Semenova, Ekaterina A. Meremianina, Oxana A. Svitich

“…Sepsis phenotypes are based on clinical manifestations and biomarkers, while endotypes are defined by molecular mechanisms, including immune gene expression patterns.This article reviews key aspects of the innate and adaptive immune responses in sepsis, including the activation of proinflammatory cytokines, the development of coagulopathies, and disruptions of endothelial integrity and microvascular regulation.Moreover, the importance of mechanisms such as hyperinflammation, the simultaneous development of immunosuppression and functional exhaustion of immunocompetent cells is emphasized. …”
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