Influences of non-uniformly distributed forming loads on deformation sequence and texture evolution in tailor heat treated Al6014 blanks by Nan Xiang, Meng-han Yang, Wan-ting Sun, Tao Huang, Hai-rui Zhang, Peng-yi Wang, Fei-yang Cheng

“…Meanwhile, the intensity of deformation texture remains almost unchanged, which is conductive to the prevention of premature rupture in the HTZ. …”
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An interventional study on the application of heart-collateral-based enlightenment words intervention in anxiety and depression of patients after percutaneous coronary intervention by Xing-Lan Sun, Hui-Lin Zhou, Feng-Yi Yi, Meng-Die Liu, Xiao-Yun Xiong, Yi-Wei Hu, Jiang-Qin Xu, Hao-Deng-Jie Xiong, Yu-Jie Song, Zhi-Lin Zhang

“…To develop the theory and guide clinical practice, future research in different treatment area with larger sample size should be conducted.…”
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Mala flavor preference increases risk of excessive gestational weight gain mediated by high-carbohydrate dietary patterns in Chongqing, China: an ambispective cohort study by Jinghua Li, Difei Wang, Yanyan Mao, Wuxia Zhang, Qianxi Zhu, Jun Liu, Jing Du, Weijin Zhou, Weijin Zhou, Fen Wang, Min Li

“…Mala flavor, characterized by its “numbing” and “spicy” sensations, is a distinctive taste of Sichuan cuisine, created by the combination of Chinese prickly ash and chili peppers. We conducted a cohort study in Chongqing, China to analyze the impact of Mala flavor, on excessive gestational weight gain (GWG). …”
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Prevalence of Hypertension and Its Associated Risk Factors among 34,111 HAART Naïve HIV-Infected Adults in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania by Marina Njelekela, Alfa Muhihi, Akum Aveika, Donna Spiegelman, Claudia Hawkins, Catharina Armstrong, Enju Liu, James Okuma, Guerino Chalamila, Sylvia Kaaya, Ferdinand Mugusi, Wafaie Fawzi

“…A cross-sectional analysis was conducted among HAART naïve HIV-infected patients. …”
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Serum proteomic and metabolomic profiling of hepatocellular carcinoma patients co-infected with Clonorchis sinensis by Zeli Tang, Zeli Tang, Zeli Tang, Caibiao Wei, Xueling Deng, Qiumei Lin, Qiping Hu, Qiping Hu, Qiping Hu, Shitao Li, Jilong Wang, Yuhong Wu, Dengyu Liu, Dengyu Liu, Dengyu Liu, Min Fang, Min Fang, Tingzheng Zhan, Tingzheng Zhan, Tingzheng Zhan

“…This study aimed to investigate the impact of C. sinensis infection on the serum proteomic and metabolomic profiling of HCC patients, focusing on the potential mechanisms.MethodA retrospective clinical analysis was conducted on 1121 HCC patients, comparing those with and without C. sinensis infection. …”
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Case report: Clinical characteristics and Genetical analysis of HSD11B2 in three Chinese children with apparent mineralocorticoid excess: a case series by Yuan Ding, Yuan Ding, Ming Cheng, Ming Cheng, Bingyan Cao, Bingyan Cao, Min Liu, Min Liu, Xuyun Hu, Xuyun Hu, Di Wu, Di Wu, Di Wu

“…This article aims to enhance the understanding of the course and prognosis of AME, by detailing the management protocols employed for patients with genetically confirmed diagnoses.MethodsAn analysis comprising three cases and a review of relevant literature were conducted to synthesize the insights and experiences derived from gathering clinical and laboratory data on patients.ResultsAll three patients were born to non-consanguineous parents, were small for gestational age and exhibited severe hypokalemia, metabolic alkalosis, hypertension, nephrocalcinosis, and hypercalciuria. …”
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Insights into the photocatalytic removal of malachite green organic pollutant by highly efficient hard responsive Ba1 − xCoxDyyFe12−yO19 catalysts by Himanshi, Basant Lal, Ankit Verma, Suman, Jahangeer Ahmed, Arunima Singh, Chan Choon Kit, Rohit Jasrotia, Natrayan Lakshmaiya, Varun Mehra, Abhishek Kandwal

“…The magnetic analysis of developed hexaferrites indicates that increasing the concentration of Dy and Co, raised in the saturation magnetization and declines in coercivity. The conducted photocatalytic evaluations reveal that the removal efficiencies of 89.85%, 91.12%, and 94.36% are obtained for the prepared HF1, HF2, and HF3 hexaferrites after 90 min of natural irradiation. …”
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“Lung-on-a-chip” as an instrument for studying the pathophysiology of human respiration by Oksana A. Zhukova, Iuliia V. Ozerskaya, Dmitry V. Basmanov, Vsevolod Yu. Stolyarov, Vladimir G. Bogush, Vladimir V. Kolesov, Kirill A. Zykov, Gaukhar M. Yusubalieva, Vladimir P. Baklaushev

“…In the present review, we have analyzed the existing types of LoC, the biomaterials used, the methods of detecting molecular processes within the microfluidic devices and the main directions of research to be conducted using the “lung-on-a-chip”.…”
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Assessing the Causal Effect of Circulating Protein‐To‐Protein Ratio on the Risk of Morbidity of Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Qiuyuan Yue, Xiaoxia Li, Xiaoye Wan, Xi Lin, Yueming Li, Mingwei Zhang, Shaohua Xu

“…To bolster the robustness of our findings, we conducted a series of sensitivity analyses. Results Eight protein–protein pairs were identified as causal factors for HCC in the two independent cohorts. …”
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Optimization of bioactive compounds and sensory quality in thermosonicated black carrot juice: A study using response surface methodology, gradient boosting, and fuzzy logic by Seydi Yıkmış, Melikenur Türkol, Ishak Pacal, Aylin Duman Altan, Nazlı Tokatlı, Gholamreza Abdi, Nazan Tokatlı Demirok, Rana Muhammad Aadil

“…Thermosonication significantly increased total phenolic content to 414.28 mg GAE/L, surpassing traditional pasteurization. Sensory analysis, conducted via fuzzy logic, indicated improved sensory properties, including aroma, taste, and color, in thermosonicated samples. …”
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Addressing vaccine hesitancy in the training of healthcare professionals: Insights from the VAX-TRUST project by Fábio Rafael Augusto, Cátia Sá Guerreiro, Rita Morais, Joana Mendonça, André Beja, Tiago Correia, Ana Patrícia Hilário

“…Methods: The findings are based on a comprehensive Delphi survey conducted with a panel of 112 experts. Additionally, the study involved practical interventions carried out across seven European countries, engaging a total of 694 participants. …”
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Hepatocyte-derived liver progenitor-like cells attenuate liver cirrhosis via induction of apoptosis in hepatic stellate cells by Xu Zhou, Wen-Ming Liu, Han-Yong Sun, Yuan Peng, Ren-Jie Huang, Cai-Yang Chen, Hong-Dan Zhang, Shen-Ao Zhou, Hong-Ping Wu, Dan Tang, Wei-Jian Huang, Han Wu, Qi-Gen Li, Bo Zhai, Qiang Xia, Wei-Feng Yu, He-Xin Yan

“…Additionally, proteomic analysis was conducted to characterize the protein composition of HepLPC-secretomes. …”
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Influence of welding sequences on residual stress and deformation of U-rib components fabricated by laser-arc hybrid welding by Shaoning Geng, Yuantai Li, Ping Jiang, Yilin Wang, Jun Jin, Chu Han

“…To further quantify the residual stress and residual deformation induced by different welding sequences, eight models of continuous and segmental welding sequences are conducted. The results show that the experimental and numerical results are in general agreement in terms of temperature field, melt pool morphology, residual stress, and deformation. …”
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LC-MS-Based Global Metabolic Profiles of Alternative Blood Specimens Collected by Microsampling by Marlene N. Thaitumu, Daniel Marques De Sá e Silva, Philippine Louail, Johannes Rainer, Glykeria Avgerinou, Anatoli Petridou, Vassilis Mougios, Georgios Theodoridis, Helen Gika

“…An extraction solvent optimization study was first performed on the three devices before the main study, which compared the global metabolic profiles of the four extracts (three BµS devices and plasma). Analysis was conducted using reverse phase LC-TOF MS in positive mode. …”
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Global and Local Infall in the ASHES Sample (GLASHES). I. Pilot Study in G337.541 by Kaho Morii, Patricio Sanhueza, Timea Csengeri, Fumitaka Nakamura, Sylvain Bontemps, Guido Garay, Qizhou Zhang

“…To understand the gas dynamics at the core scale in the very early evolutionary stages before being severely affected by feedback, we have conducted Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) observations toward a 70 μ m dark massive clump, G337.541-00.082 as part of the Global and Local infall in the ASHES sample (GLASHES) program. …”
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Defining national research priorities for prostate cancer in Zambia: using the Delphi process for comprehensive cancer policy setting in sub-Saharan Africa by Ajay Aggarwal, Janet Seeley, Virginia Bond, Kennedy Lishimpi, John Kachimba, Musonda Simwinga, Andrew Sentoogo Ssemata, Susan Msadabwe, Dorothy Chilambe Lombe, Monde Mwamba, Richard Muhumuza, Victor Mapulanga

“…National priority research areas for prostate cancer in Zambia were identified as prostate cancer awareness; building affordable high-quality diagnostic capacity; affordability of specialist cancer treatments; supporting better access to medicines; delivery and coordination of services across the pathway and staff training.Conclusion The suggested seven priority areas allow for the development of the prostate cancer control programme to be conducted in a holistic manner. The expectation is with this guidance international partners can contribute within the frameworks of the local agenda for sustainable development to be realised.…”
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Advancing Alzheimer’s disease risk prediction: development and validation of a machine learning-based preclinical screening model in a cross-sectional study by Yanfei Chen, Bing Wang, Yankai Shi, Wenhao Qi, Shihua Cao, Bingsheng Wang, Ruihan Xie, Jiani Yao, Xiajing Lou, Chaoqun Dong, Xiaohong Zhu, Danni He

“…This study aimed to develop a convenience, efficient prediction model for AD risk using machine learning techniques.Design and setting We conducted a cross-sectional study with participants aged 60 and older from the National Alzheimer’s Coordinating Center. …”
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Assessing the Accuracy of Dermoscopy for Scabies Diagnosis in Dark African Skin by Nkechi Anne Enechukwu, Ikenna Akuakolam, Iloduba N Aghanya, Chetanna C Anaje, Ogochukwu I Ezejiofor, Enzo Errichetti

“…Definitive diagnosis was retrospective, and a comparative assessment between dermoscopy and microscopy was conducted. Results: Dermoscopic and microscopic evidence was observed in 48.3% and 46.7% respectively. …”
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Kleinia (Asteraceae): comprehensive review of ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemical profiles, ethnopharmacological applications, and toxicological insights by Bantayehu Addis Tegegne, Tesfa Begashaw, Wubetu Yihunie Belay, Mengistie Kassahun Tariku, Tirsit Ketsela Zeleke, Mohammed Jemal, Mamaru Getinet, Agumas Alemu Alehegn, Abebe Dagne

“…It encourages global pharmaceutical companies and academic institutions to conduct thorough investigations of the genus Kleinia to uncover new therapeutic possibilities.…”
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Association of plasma vitamin A level with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a community aging population-based cross-sectional study by Pengfei Li, Jingjing Xu, Yujie Guo, Xiaojun Ma, Shaobo Zhou, Chi Zhang, Huiyan Yu, Ying Wang, Xixiang Wang, Linhong Yuan

“…This cross-sectional study was conducted to explore the association between circulating VA level and T2DM. …”
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