Identifying comorbidity patterns of mental health disorders in community-dwelling older adults: a cluster analysis by Joshua Tobin, Michaela Black, James Ng, Debbie Rankin, Jonathan Wallace, Catherine Hughes, Leane Hoey, Adrian Moore, Jinling Wang, Geraldine Horigan, Paul Carlin, Helene McNulty, Anne M. Molloy, Mimi Zhang

“…Abstract As global life expectancy increases, understanding mental health patterns and their associated risk factors in older adults becomes increasingly critical. …”
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Ecological Optimization Strategies for Chang’an Sandy Polder in Hangzhou Based on the Evolution of Landscape Patterns and Ecosystem Services by Weicheng LI, Shixian SHEN

“…ObjectiveThis research aims to analyze the evolution of landscape patterns and ecosystem services over two decades in Chang’an sandy polder, with a focus on understanding the relationship between landscape pattern and ecosystem services, particularly carbon storage and habitat quality. …”
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The pattern of state organization in the new constitution of Lithuania: A third way between the presidential and parliamentary systems? by Andreas Hollstein

“…In this article, Andreas Hollstein refers to the Constitution of the Republic of Lithuania and, by that token, discusses the pattern of state power structure as established by it. …”
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Prevalence of undernutrition and effectiveness of a community-based nutritional support programme to reverse stunting among children under five years of age in an urban slum in Kol... by Marcello S Scopazzini, Violette Raoult, Saumya Kuruttuparambil, Esther Sulkers

“…CR undertook a study in Liluah Bhagar, an urban slum, to 1) establish the prevalence of undernutrition among children under five years of age, 2) evaluate the impact of a pilot nutritional support programme on growth patterns of a consecutively selected group of stunted children, and 3) identify socio-economic predictors of stunting…”
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Hygric performance of new building components for vertical green gardens by Pavel Kopecký

“…Test samples differ in shape, arrangement of functional layers, water distribution means and irrigation patterns. The article presents and discusses measured data at selected test samples during growing season in year 2021. …”
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Ovo-lactovegetarian diet as a possible protective factor against gallbladder polyps in Taiwan: A cross-sectional study by Hao-Wen Liu, Cheng-Yu Chen

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Diphyllobothrium stemmacephalum infections in harbor porpoises (Phocoena Phocoena) in German waters by Lotte C. Striewe, Peter Wohlsein, Ursula Siebert, Kristina Lehnert

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Circulated echovirus 18 strains in Guangdong Province and worldwide: A novel perspective on genetic diversity and recombination patterns by Zhiyu Li, Xiaohan Yang, Ru Bai, Ping Li, Yanting Qin, Mingyong Luo

“…Using this expanded dataset, we analysed the molecular epidemiological features, genetic characteristics, and recombination patterns of E18. Global statistics reveal a distinct double-peak pattern in the frequency of E18 infections throughout the year in the Northern Hemisphere. …”
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The difference in cultivated land soil quality: a comparison between the north and south sides of the Tianshan Mountains by Yumeng Zheng, Yunxia Li, Wenxin Liu, Hong Chen, Mengjie Liu, Tianjiang Duan, Fei Liang

“…In conclusion, NX has demonstrated superior soil fertility and nutrient retention compared to SX over the past thirty-five years under the influence of irrigation patterns, drip irrigation may represent a more sustainable long-term agricultural strategy than traditional flood irrigation in this region.…”
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Opioid prescribing practices following elective surgery in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery by Mathew Biskup, Agnieszka Dzioba, Leigh J. Sowerby, Eric Monteiro, Julie Strychowsky

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Environmental impact of atmospheric inorganic nitrogen wet deposition in the interaction influence area of atmospheric circulation by Yue Zhao, Zongxing Li, Zhongping Li

“…However, owing to the limited availability of comprehensive monitoring data, the understafnding of nitrogen deposition and its sources in the study area remains limited, hindering our understanding of its temporal and spatial patterns and influencing factors. To address this research gap, this study analyzed 939 precipitation samples from the Three Rivers Headwaters Region. …”
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Modelling the impact of ecosystem fragmentation on ecosystem services in the degraded Ethiopian highlands by Tegegne Molla Sitotaw, Louise Willemen, Derege Tsegaye Meshesha, Martha Weldemichael, Andrew Nelson

“…Using spatial generalized additive models (GAMs), we combined fragmentation metrics with relevant biophysical variables to model ES patterns for 2020 and extrapolated back to 2000 with year-specific remote sensing-based predictors. …”
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Association of dietary patterns with hypertension among adults residing in Tibetan China: findings from a population-based study by Xinran Li, Xin Zhang, Qiling Gou, Qingtao Meng, Xiaoping Chen

“…Three distinct dietary patterns were identified among Tibetan residents and were subsequently named as the “Tsamba-red meat-tuber,” “Rice-vegetable-fruit,” and “Dairy products” patterns. …”
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Endometrial histological patterns and associated factors of abnormal uterine bleeding among women seeking gynecological services from referral hospitals in Western Uganda: a cross-... by Joan Logose, Marie Pascaline Sabine Ishimwe, Moses Kabali, Emmanuel Okurut, Emmanuel Eliu, Adam Ddamulira, Theoneste Hakizimana

“…Results The study enrolled 361 participants with the mean age was 32.7 years (SD = 12.5). Of the total participants, 54(14.96%) had Abnormal Uterine bleeding. …”
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Individual mobility prediction by considering current traveling features and historical activity chain by Xiaotong Zhang, Zhipeng Gui, Yuhang Liu, Dehua Peng, Qianxi Lan, Zhangxiao Shen, Huan Chen, Yuhui Zuo, Yao Yao, Huayi Wu, Kai Li, Kun Qin

“…Experiments on 21,890 trajectories over the whole Year 2019 of 20 representatives selected from 1916 private car travelers in Shenzhen City, reveal the effectiveness of our model. …”
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Incidence and risk factors of resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections: a multicenter study in Lebanese tertiary hospitals by Rania Itani, Hani M. J. Khojah, Patricia Shuhaiber, Hamza Raychouni, Carole Dib, Mariam Hassan, Tareq L. Mukattash, Abdalla El-Lakany

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Insight into landscape characteristics influence on the adaptability of estuarine shallow groundwater system to 100-year extreme precipitation by Qian Zheng, Fubin Luo, De Wang

“…Study region: the Yellow River Delta, China Study focus: A statistical investigation of the adaptability of the shallow groundwater system to 100-year storm precipitation, using typhoon Lekima as a case study to examine the influences of local landscape characteristics. …”
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FIVE-YEAR DYNAMICS OF CIRCADIAN BLOOD PRESSURE PROFILE IN FAR NORTH WORKERS WITH ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION by I. L. Zapesochnaya, A. G. Avtandilov

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Regional changes in the prevalence of Parkinson’s disease over a ten-year period in the state of Texas by Sean G. Young, Kathryn Elwell, Christopher R. Watts

“…We measured the within-state prevalence patterns of PD within the state of Texas, United States, over a ten-year period to include factors of sex and race/ethnicity, with a specific focus on county and regional patterns. …”
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Russian-language publication activities of medical researchers during the COVID-19 pandemic: results of the year by O. T. Kim, O. M. Drapkina, Yu. V. Rodionova

“…To study the dynamics and patterns of medical publications in Russian, made during the year from February 2020, in order to assess the completeness of data on the etiology, pathogenesis, prevention and treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), as well as rehabilitation and healthcare management during a pandemic.Material and methods. …”
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