Short- to Medium-Term Weather Forecast Skill of the AI-Based Pangu-Weather Model Using Automatic Weather Stations in China by Siyi Xu, Yize Zhang, Junping Chen, Yunlong Zhang

“…Finally, a case study on typhoon track forecasting was conducted to evaluate Pangu’s performance in predicting typhoon paths. …”
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Jackknife versus Lithotomy Position for Hemorrhoidectomy Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Sina Ghasemi, Behzad Imani, Alireza Jafarkhani, Ashkan Karimi, Ali Yamini

“…Materials and Methods: The present study was a clinical trial conducted on 60 patients with hemorrhoids at Besat Hospital in Hamedan. …”
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Burden of pertussis in infants in the Eastern Mediterranean Region and the impact of maternal vaccination: a systematic review by Randa K. Saad, Yousef Khader, Flor M. Munoz, Faris Lami, Ezzeddine Mohsni, Nadine Haddad

“…Methods Following PRISMA guidelines, we conducted a systematic search of Scopus, Embase, CINAHL Ultimate, and PubMed from inception until April 30, 2024. …”
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Comparative genomics of Botryosphaeria dothidea and B. kuwatsukai, causal agents of apple ring rot, reveals both species expansion of pathogenicity-related genes and variations in... by Bo Wang, Xiaofei Liang, Mark L. Gleason, Rong Zhang, Guangyu Sun

“…Here, we sequenced the genomes of 8. dothidea strain PG45 (44.3 Mb with 5.12 % repeat rate) and 8. kuwatsukai epitype strain PG2 (48.0 Mb with 13.02 % repeat rate), and conducted a comparative analysis of these two genomes, as well as other sequenced fungal genomes, in order to understand speciation and distinctive patterns of evolution of pathogenicity-related genes. …”
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An adjustable bio-sealing method for rock fracture leakage mitigation by Zhihao Dong, Xiaohua Pan, Chaosheng Tang, Chao Lv, Bin Shi

“…Granite fractures with small apertures were investigated, and bio-sealing experiments were conducted using five different cementation solution (CS) concentrations (0.25−2 M). …”
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Exploring rural households’ knowledge and perception of acute kidney injury in the southern region of The Gambia: a mixed-method community-based cross-sectional study design by Bakary Kinteh, Sheikh Omar Sillah, Solomon P S Jatta, Sambou L S Kinteh, Mansour Badjie, Ebrima Touray, Amadou Barrow

“…Qualitatively, focus group discussions and key informant interviews were conducted. The collected data were analysed as categorical and continuous variables, and thematic areas using SPSS V.26 and NVivo software.Results The mean age was 36 years (SD±14.17) and 70% of the respondents were women. …”
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Perancangan User Interface dan User Experience Aplikasi E-Commerce Kain Batik pada UMKM Rezti’s Batik Menggunakan Pendekatan Design Thinking by Ganda Kurniawan, Fahrobby Adnan, Januar Adi Putra

“…Abstract Rezti's Batik is an MSME engaged in the production and fabric sale of batik as well as a place for batik education located in Ambulu District, Jember Regency, which conducts conventional sales and sells online through Instagram and WhatsApp social media. …”
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The Effectiveness of Acupuncture on Myofascial Trigger Points Versus Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupoints for Treating Plantar Fasciitis With Low Back Pain: A Study Protocol for... by Huang Z, Liang X, Luo Y, Fang Z, Xu M, Xu Y, Cheng S, Li L

“…Statistical analysis will be conducted using a two-sided test with a significance level of 0.05 and 95% confidence intervals.Clinical Trial Registration: This trial has been registered at the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry. …”
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Pengembangan Aplikasi Pemantauan Jaringan Berbasis Web pada Software-Defined Networking dengan Protokol SFLOW by Muhammad Ilham, Nur Rohman Rosyid

“…Application testing is done with black-box testing showing that all functions and features of the application can function properly. The survey conducted shows that the application has an informative and user-friendly display, and can facilitate monitoring of SDN traffic.   …”
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Effects of Propofol versus Sevoflurane on Postoperative Pain and Neuroendocrine Stress Response in Oocyte Pickup Patients by Yavuz Orak, Fatma İnanç Tolun, Murat Bakacak, Aslı Yaylalı, Hakan Kıran, Hafize Öksüz, Adem Doğaner, Işıl Yağmur, Ahmet Altun

“…A prospective, randomized, and controlled trial was conducted with 60 patients. Methods. We randomly allocated patients to groups P (remifentanil/propofol, n = 30) and S (remifentanil/sevoflurane, n = 30). …”
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Exploring the genetic correlation and causal relationships between breast cancer and meningioma using bidirectional Mendelian randomization by Lu Ding, Bo Chen, Zhou Zhou, Zhaojun Mei, Kan Cao, Xinyu Lu, Wei Chen

“…Finally, we applied the Functional Mapping and Annotation (FUMA) platform to conduct an in-depth analysis of the GWAS data. After rigorous screening and Mendelian randomization (MR) tests, genetically predicted overall BC (OR: 1.17, P = 0.0045) and ER(estrogen receptors) + BC (OR: 1.21, P = 0.0006) showed a potential causal association with intracranial meningioma. …”
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The efficacy and safety of Baduanjin exercise as complementary therapy for pain reduction and functional improvement in knee osteoarthritis: A meta-analysis of randomized controlle... by Ye Tian, Zi-Yuan Liu, Jia-Hao Wang, Jing-Hua Qian

“…A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted by searching six databases up to January 2024 (PubMed, Cochrane Library, EBSCO, Web of Science and CNKI, and Wanfang Medical), including RCTs that assessed Baduanjin exercise for KOA treatment. …”
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Unveiling the epidemiology and community perspectives on bovine brucellosis in North Shewa, Central Highlands of Ethiopia by Aweke Engdawork, Abdela Bulbula, Awoke Melak, Haileleul Negussie

“…Rose Bengal plate test (RBPT) was used for primary screening, and a complement fixation test (CFT) was conducted on RBPT-positive samples. Retrospective information was collected to associate brucellosis with a history of reproductive disorders. …”
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Temporal and Spatial Characteristics and Influencing Factors of Carbon Storage in Black Soil Area Under Topographic Gradient by Zhaoxue Gai, Wenlu Zheng, Bonoua Faye, Hongyan Wang, Guoming Du

“…Through the geographic detector and estimation of the soil carbon density model, the driving factors and intensity of carbon storage spatial distribution are revealed from 1990 to 2020. We conducted analyses on aboveground biomass, underground biomass, and soil carbon storage across three elevation levels (0–200 m, 200–500 m, 500–999 m) to reveal the quantitative distribution features of carbon storage. …”
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Management of volume load for patients undergoing hemodialysis via WeChat and home monitoring in China: a protocol for a cluster-randomized trial by Xiaocui Wang, Bonan Yan, Shipeng Zhang, Yuanke Zhou, Qinxiu Zhang, Xueying Li

“…Method The study will be conducted at the Hemodialysis Center of the Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, recruiting 135 participants. …”
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The contribution of intellectual capital to banks' competitive and financial performance: The evidence from Poland by Monika Klimontowicz, Justyna Majewska

“…IMPLICATIONS: The results develop IC knowledge and prove the necessity to conduct systematic research on their importance for creating value for customers and gaining competitive advantage. …”
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Use of isavuconazole in mucormycosis: a systematic review by Shobha Sanjeewani Gunathilaka, Reshani Kaumada Keragala, Kasun Madhumal Gunathilaka, Sujanthi Wickramage, Sachithra Ravindi Bandara, Indika Sanjeewa Senevirathne, Asela Sampath Jayaweera

“…For data aggregation, comprehensive searches were conducted across various electronic databases, such as PubMed, Science Direct, Trip, Google Scholar, the Cochrane Library, and Open-Gray. …”
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A Digital-based Talent Acquisition Framework for Start-ups: A Qualitative Multiple Case Study by Mohammad Hosein Kenarroodi, Hasan Boudlaie

“…Data was collected through semi-structured interviews with an analysis based on thematic analysis conducted in three stages.   Findings Following the interviews, the data was coded in three stages, leading to the extraction of three general categories consisting of basic themes, organizing themes, and comprehensive themes. …”
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Health-Related Quality of Life Subdomains in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease: The Role of Gender by Anja Ophey, Carsten Eggers, Richard Dano, Lars Timmermann, Elke Kalbe

“…Multiple regression analyses were conducted to clarify general and domain-specific relationships between clinical, (neuro)psychological, and sociodemographic variables, gender in particular, and HrQoL. …”
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Insulin Resistance and Chronic Kidney Disease in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus by Mihaela Vladu, Diana Clenciu, Ion Cristian Efrem, Mircea-Cătalin Forțofoiu, Anca Amzolini, Simona Tudorică Micu, Maria Moţa, Maria Forțofoiu

“…Materials and Methods. The study was conducted over a period of three years (2010–2013) and included patients with DM registered in the Clinical Centre of Diabetes, Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases of Dolj county. …”
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