Portfolio Selection with respect to the Probabilistic Preference in Variable Risk Appetites: A Double-Hierarchy Analysis Method by Ruitao Gu, Qingjuan Chen, Qiaoyun Zhang

“…In consideration of these two factors simultaneously, we propose a double-hierarchy model in this paper. Specifically, the first hierarchy quantifies investors’ risk appetite based on a historical simulation method and probabilistic preference theory. …”
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Chiari malformation with concurrent papilledema: a patient-level meta-analysis of case reports and case series by Alejandro Pando, Daniel J. Valdivia, Daniel A. Brenner, Mohammed Ali Alvi, Hai Sun, James K. Liu, Ira Goldstein

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A High Performance Adaptive Digital LDO Regulator With Dithering and Dynamic Frequency Scaling for IoT Applications by Muhammad Asif, Imran Ali, Danial Khan, Muhammad Riaz Ur Rehman, Qurat- Ul-Ain, Muhammad Basim, Young Gun Pu, Minjae Lee, Keum Cheol Hwang, Youngoo Yang, Kang-Yoon Lee

“…In this paper, a high performance adaptive digital low-dropout voltage regulator (ADLDO) is proposed for Internet-of-Things (IoT) applications. …”
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Possibilidade de amar menino e menina: um estudo sob a ótica de crianças by Ariadne Dettmann Alves, Heloisa Moulin de Alencar, Antonio Carlos Ortega

“…Investigamos, neste artigo, os juízos de escolares quanto à possibilidade de amar uma criança do sexo oposto e do mesmo sexo. …”
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Ethical Issues in Pharmacologic Research in Women Undergoing Pregnancy Termination: A Systemic Review and Survey of Researchers by Christelle Gedeon, Alejandro A. Nava-Ocampo, Gideon Koren

“…Twenty studies were identified in women undergoing a pregnancy termination where exogenous drug was administered and drug measurement conducted during an abortion. …”
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Unveiling Hidden Aspects of Intermediary Organizations in Innovation: A Systematic Review through the Lens of Industry Taxonomy by Mostafa Mohseni kiasari, ‌Javad Soltanzadeh, Amirhossein Azizi Hasanabadi, Hamed Talebi

“…Objective In the innovation system, actors are involved in a complex situation of formal and informal networks, both within and among subgroups. …”
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Health extension workers job satisfaction and associated factors in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Amlaku Nigusie Yirsaw, Gebeyehu Lakew, Eyob Getachew, Mulugeta Desalegn Kasaye, Ermias Bekele Enyew, Demis Getachew, Abiyu Abadi Tareke

“…This comprehensive analysis aims to improve HEW satisfaction through targeted interventions, ultimately leading to a more effective healthcare workforce and better health outcomes in Ethiopia. …”
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Impact of stream-groundwater interaction on stream water source composition: A case study of the Dosit River by Lanfang DING, Zhiyuan ZHANG, Xiaowei JIANG, Xusheng WANG, Li WAN

“…The alternation of gaining and losing reaches is a common manifestation of stream-groundwater exchange, and studies on the stream water source composition where source means the location of gaining reaches have become one of the frontiers in stream water quality research. …”
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Lung ultrasound for assessing disease progression in UIP and NSIP: a comparative study with HRCT and PFT/DLCO by Nasrollahzadeh Milad, Idani Esmaeil, Abedini Atefeh, Malekshoaar Mehran, Sadeghi Mohsen, Kasravi Maryam, Tofighi Rozhin, Roostaei Ghazal, Kiani Arda

“…Abstract Background This study aims to compare Lung Ultrasound (LUS) findings with High-Resolution Computerized Tomography (HRCT) and Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) to detect the severity of lung involvement in patients with Usual Interstitial Pneumonia (UIP) and Non-Specific Interstitial Pneumonia (NSIP). Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted on 35 UIP and 30 NSIP patients at a referral hospital. …”
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Hungry wintering birds and angry farmers: Crop damage and management implications in a protected wetland in China by Lanyan Zhong, Yanfang Li, Yalong Li, Chuanyin Dai

“…Wetland degradation can be caused by inappropriate protection and restoration measures and lead to a gradual loss of foraging sites for waterbirds. …”
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Determination of distance away and depth of transmitters relative to a vertical acoustic telemetry array in the open ocean by Eric V. C. Schneider, Brendan S. Talwar, David M. Bailey, Shaun S. Killen, Dale M. Webber, Courtney E. MacSween, Travis E. Van Leeuwen, Frank I. Smith

“…Abstract Background Many ecologically and commercially important species occur in the epipelagic marine environment and have been observed to spend a considerable amount of time associating with surface structure. …”
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Efficacy and safety of avacopan in antineutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibody-associated vasculitis: a retrospective cohort study in Japan by Genri Tagami, Makoto Yamaguchi, Hirokazu Sugiyama, Hiroshi Kinashi, Kentaro Imai, Keisuke Kamiya, Takayuki Katsuno, Takahiro Imaizumi, Shogo Banno, Yasuhiko Ito, Takuji Ishimoto

“…Abstract Background Avacopan, an oral C5a receptor antagonist, demonstrated efficacy as an alternative to glucocorticoid therapy in patients with antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) in the phase 3 ADVOCATE trial. …”
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Approximation of the Fixed Point of Multivalued Quasi-Nonexpansive Mappings via a Faster Iterative Process with Applications by Godwin Amechi Okeke, Mujahid Abbas, Manuel de la Sen

“…In this paper, we approximate the fixed points of multivalued quasi-nonexpansive mappings via a faster iterative process and propose a faster fixed-point iterative method for finding the solution of two-point boundary value problems. …”
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Disruption of BCAA degradation is a critical characteristic of diabetic cardiomyopathy revealed by integrated transcriptome and metabolome analysis by Wu Yanxia, Jiang Wanxiang, Wang Junlong, Xie Guoqing, Sun Yan, Yang Jinliang

“…In this study, we integrated transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses to achieve a comprehensive understanding of the underlying mechanisms of diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM) in a diabetic rat model. …”
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Neovaginal squamous cell carcinoma in a transgender woman: Case report, treatment insights, and literature review by Manengue Arsene, Nantier Émilie Marie-Christine, Pelland Marie-Ève, Beauchemin Marie-Claude, Bourque Jean-Marc

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Stephanie Lewthwaite. Race, Place and Reform in Mexican Los Angeles. A Transnational Perspective, 1890–1940. by Chrysavgi Papagianni

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A New Combination of RAKE Receiver and Adaptive Antenna Array Beamformer for Multiuser Detection in WCDMA Systems by Shahriar Shirvani-Moghaddam, Hajar Sadeghi

“…It is based on constrained constant modulus (CCM) algorithm which is used for deriving a recursive-least-squares (RLS-) type optimization algorithm. …”
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L-Ornithine L-Aspartate for the Treatment of Sarcopenia in Chronic Liver Disease: The Taming of a Vicious Cycle by Roger F. Butterworth

“…Sarcopenia is a common complication of cirrhosis with a negative impact on posttransplant outcome, health-related quality of life (HRQOL), and patient survival. …”
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A Novel Model Using ML Techniques for Clinical Trial Design and Expedited Patient Onboarding Process by Iyer A, Narayanaswami S

“…The second dataset analysis revealed that while SVC and ANN performed well, ANN was preferred for its scalability to larger datasets. ANN achieved a test accuracy of 0.73714, demonstrating its potential for real-world implementation in patient streamlining.Discussion: The study highlights the effectiveness of ML models in improving clinical trial workflows. …”
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Identification of Predictive Factors for Massive Transfusion Activation in Trauma Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Thosapol Ueamsaranworakul, Ratcharin Niamjumnong, Kumpol Kornthatchapong, Winchana Srivilaithon

“…Results: The articles search identified a total of 424 studies. Nine studies met all inclusion criteria. …”
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