A 32-year trend analysis of lower respiratory infections in children under 5: insights from the global burden of disease study 2021 by Yan Wang, Ruiyang Han, Xiao Ding, Junli Chen, Wenjia Feng, Chunping Wang, Runguo Gao, Anning Ma, Anning Ma

“…Additionally, there was a strong negative correlation between the burden of lower respiratory infections in children under 5 and the socio-demographic index. …”
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Genetic Selection Pressure on TLR9 Gene Increases Individual Susceptibility to Systemic Inflammatory Disease: A Case Study of Kano State Population by Yusuf Jibril Habib, Mohammed Sani Jaafaru

“…Though increased TLR9 expression is protective against infections, it might likewise play a part in the development of inflammatory disorders. …”
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Experimental Study on the Fracture Evolution Processof Rock-like Specimens Containing a Closed RoughJoint Based on 3D-Printing Technology by Jiawei Liu, Haijian Su, Hongwen Jing, Chengguo Hu, Qian Yin

“…It is found that the mechanical parameters decrease first and then go up as the joint inclination increases, while presenting a continuous downward trend with the increase of joint length. …”
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Impact of Strain on Sub-3 nm Gate-All-Around CMOS Logic Circuit Performance Using a Neural Compact Modeling Approach by Ji Hwan Lee, Kihwan Kim, Kyungjin Rim, Soogine Chong, Hyunbo Cho, Saeroonter Oh

“…The resulting neural compact model demonstrated a close approximation to the original simulation results, achieving a minimal error of 1%. …”
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Association between normal saline infusion volume in the emergency department and acute kidney injury in heat stroke patients: a multicenter retrospective study by Lan Chen, Junlu Zhao, Liyun Lu, Zhumei Gong, Shuying Xu, Xiaoling Yang, Yuping Zhang, Xiuqin Feng

“…There were no differences in the use of CRRT or in-hospital mortality.Conclusions The volume of NS infusion was associated with a significant increase in the incidence of AKI, admission to the ICU, and length of stay in the ICU and hospital among patients with HS.…”
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High nature value farming systems in Europe: A dataset encompassing the environmental impact assessment of farms and extensive ruminant food productsFigshare by M. Torres-Miralles, P. Jeanneret, M. Lamminen, F. Joly, B. Dumont, H. Tuomisto, I. Herzon

“…Our primary objective is to facilitate further investigations, empowering other researchers to expand and enhance their understanding of the environmental impact associated with HNV farming systems, drawing attention to a potential role of HNV farming systems in transitioning towards a more sustainable food production and consumption.…”
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Determining the First Probability Density Function of Linear Random Initial Value Problems by the Random Variable Transformation (RVT) Technique: A Comprehensive Study by M.-C. Casabán, J.-C. Cortés, J.-V. Romero, M.-D. Roselló

“…In most cases, the analysis includes the specification of the domain of the first probability density function of the solution stochastic process whose determination is a delicate issue. A strong point of the study is the presentation of a wide range of examples, at least one of each of the thirteen casuistries, where both standard and nonstandard probabilistic distributions are considered.…”
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Loss of H2A.Z Is Not Sufficient to Determine Transcriptional Activity of Snf2-Related CBP Activator Protein or p400 Complexes by Tamara A. Bowman, Madeline M. Wong, Linda K. Cox, Joseph J. Baldassare, John C. Chrivia

“…The p400 and SRCAP (Snf2-related CBP activator protein) complexes remodel chromatin by catalyzing deposition of histone H2A.Z into nucleosomes. This remodeling activity has been proposed as a basis for regulation of transcription by these complexes. …”
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Predictive model of acute kidney injury in critically ill patients with acute pancreatitis: a machine learning approach using the MIMIC-IV database by Shengwei Lin, Wenbin Lu, Ting Wang, Ying Wang, Xueqian Leng, Lidan Chi, Peipei Jin, Jinjun Bian

“…Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common and serious complication in severe acute pancreatitis (AP), associated with high mortality rate. …”
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A Novel Approach to Faster Convergence and Improved Accuracy in Deep Learning-Based Electrical Energy Consumption Forecast Models for Large Consumer Groups by A. Jayanth Balaji, Binoy B. Nair, D. S. Harish Ram, Kuruvachan Kalluvelil George

“…Deep learning-based models are ideally suited for accurately predicting electrical load in a smart grid. However, the computational overhead in training models and identifying optimal training hyperparameters are challenging problems. …”
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Protocol on establishing a prospective enhanced surveillance of vaccine preventable diseases in residential aged care facilities in Central Queensland, Australia: an observational study by Mohammad Rashidul Hashan, Robert Booy, Michael Kirk, Gulam Khandaker, Gwenda Chapman, Jacina Walker, Sonya Jayne Davidson, Jill Auriac, Nicolas Smoll, Delwar Akbar

“…Introduction Infectious diseases are a major cause of mortality and morbidity among the highly vulnerable occupants of residential aged care facilities (RACFs). …”
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La revista peronista Línea y la Multipartidaria (1981-1982): unir al “campo nacional” para aislar a la dictadura by Marcelo Borrelli, Eduardo Raíces

“…La Multipartidaria reunió a los principales partidos políticos argentinos y funcionó como una herramienta para presionar al gobierno militar de la época a sentar las bases de la transición hacia la democracia. …”
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Modeling the advective supply of Calanus finmarchicus to Stellwagen Bank as an indicator of sand lance foraging habitat, and the climate vulnerability of a National Marine Sanctuary by Cameron R. S. Thompson, Cameron R. S. Thompson, Isabel A. Honda, Isabel A. Honda, Jacob P. Kritzer, Jackie Motyka, Jeffrey A. Runge, Rubao Ji

“…The northern sand lance (Ammodytes dubius), a key species in the food web supporting the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary (SBNMS), feeds primarily on the lipid-rich copepod Calanus finmarchicus. …”
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Dorothy Roberts, Torn Apart: How the Child Welfare Systems Destroy Black Families—and How Abolition Can Build a Safer World by Marietta Kosma

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Multilayered Connective Tissue Grafting Technique to Improve Aesthetics after Failed GBR: A Clinical Case Report of 16 Months Follow-Up by Gabriele Villa, Gionata Bellucci, Simone Magnolo, Farah Asa’ad

“…This case report describes soft-tissue management after a failed GBR procedure to enhance the soft-tissue quality, quantity, and aesthetic outcomes. …”
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An Approach to Fall Detection Using Statistical Distributions of Thermal Signatures Obtained by a Stand-Alone Low-Resolution IR Array Sensor Device by Nishat Tasnim Newaz, Eisuke Hanada

“…The system was implemented using a Raspberry Pi-based stand-alone device that provides a cost-effective solution without the need for additional computational devices. …”
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Informing the development of diagnostic criteria for differential diagnosis of alcohol-related cognitive impairment (ARCI) among heavy drinkers: A systematic scoping review. by Lisa Jones, Lynn Owens, Andrew Thompson, Ian Gilmore, Paul Richardson

“…Uncertainty in attributing a diagnosis of suspected ARCI commonly arises in clinical practice and opportunities to intervene are missed. …”
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Impact of social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of university students and recommendations for the post-pandemic period: A systematic review by Tamiris Beppler Martins, Joaquim Henrique Lorenzetti Branco, Taís Beppler Martins, Gilmar Moraes Santos, Alexandro Andrade

“…The assessment of the risk of bias showed that of the 68 studies included, 34 had a low risk of bias, 30 had a moderate risk of bias, and 4 had a high risk of bias. …”
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Effectiveness of a Web-Based Medication Education Course on Pregnant Women’s Medication Information Literacy and Decision Self-Efficacy: Randomized Controlled Trial by Suya Li, Hui-Jun Chen, Jie Zhou, Yi-Bei Zhouchen, Rong Wang, Jinyi Guo, Sharon R Redding, Yan-Qiong Ouyang

“…MethodsA randomized controlled trial was conducted. Pregnant women were recruited from January to June 2021 in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of a large hospital in a major city in central China. …”
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The Effect of Abutment Angulation and Crown Material Compositions on Stress Distribution in 3-Unit Fixed Implant-Supported Prostheses: A Finite Element Analysis by Ramin Mosharraf, Mahsa Abbasi, Pirooz Givehchian

“…Also, two different restoration material compositions (porcelain fused to base metal (PFBM) and porcelain fused to noble metal (PFNM)) were considered for fixed implant supported restorations. A 450 N static force was exerted in a straight manner along the longitudinal axis of the anterior implant in a tripod, and the stress distribution was measured based on the restoration materials and abutment angulations of the models in the 3 sites of cortical, cancellous bone, and fixtures. …”
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