Unsupervised deep learning method for single image super-resolution of the thick pinhole imaging system using deep image prior by Guoguang Li, Liang Sheng, Baojun Duan, Yang Li, Dongwei Hei, Qingzi Xing

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Human health risk assessment of aluminium in water treated with aluminium-based coagulants in a rural area by Fernando García-Ávila, Tatiana Encalada-Alvear, Luis M. Alvarez-Altamirano, Alex Avilés-Añazco, Lorgio Valdiviezo-Gonzalez, Emigdio Alfaro-Paredes

“…This study assessed the non-carcinogenic risk associated with aluminium in drinking water supplied by the water treatment plant in Aurelio Bayas district, Ecuador, a rural region facing significant challenges for accessing safe drinking water, mainly due to the absence of regular water quality monitoring. …”
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Availability and use of child safety seats among children aged 0-3 years by CHEN Bo，WANG Xihui，QIU Fengqian，YU Yan，GAO Shuna，HE Lihua，LI Weiyi，JI Yunfang，CHEN Weihua

“…Methods:Parents of children aged 0-3 years in Huangpu District, Shanghai Municipality, were recruited using the stratified multistage random sampling method from May to July 2024. …”
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Characterization and DNA barcoding of Zambian plant species used as inoculum in the traditional fermentation of Munkoyo; a cereal-based beverage by Mubonda Kalumbilo, David Chuba, Agripina Banda, Eddy J. Smid, Sijmen E. Schoustra, Gerlinde B. De Deyn

“…Validation using samples from a fifth district reaffirmed ITS2’s suitability for species-level discrimination. …”
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Correlation of macronutrient and micronutrient intake with anemia status in pulmonary tuberculosis patients at namorambe community health center by Aritonang Evawany Yunita, Manalu Sarah Patumona, Manalu Samuel MH

“…Pulmonary TB is an infectious disease that is still a problem, both in diagnosis and treatment, however the success of pulmonary TB treatment is greatly influenced by many factors including the presence of sufferers, comorbidities, smoking habits, food consumption and nutritional status. Namorambe District, Deli Serdang Regency is one of the sub-districts in Deli Serdang which has the highest cases of pulmonary TB, namely 312 cases in 2022. …”
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The impact of physical activity on mental health by Natalia Myśliwiec, Aleksandra Ciesielska, Marta Wojtczak, Aleksandra Sieradzka, Alicja Kot, Adrian Różycki, Michał Pniak, Maciej Mawlichanów, Paweł Miklis, Krzysztof Szerej

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Policy relevance of IPCC reports for the Sustainable Development Goals and beyond by Prajal Pradhan, Sushobhan Joshi, Kshitij Dahal, Yaunchao Hu, Daya Raj Subedi, Muhammad Panji Islam Fajar Putra, Shrijana Vaidya, Laxmi Prasad Pant, Shobhakar Dhakal, Klaus Hubacek, Maheswar Rupakheti, Debra C. Roberts, Bart van den Hurk

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A randomized controlled study on the effectiveness of a diabetes self-management app in Bangladesh by Bilkis Banu, Nasrin Akter, Sujana Haque Chowdhury, Nusrat Hossain Sheba, Md. Abdul Hakim Majumder

“…Methods: A randomized controlled trial was performed from July 2022 to June 2023 in two diabetic hospitals affiliated with the Diabetic Association of Bangladesh located in Dhaka district among the 400 diabetic patients. The smartphone Application ‘Diabetes Self-Care’ was installed on the smartphone of each patient of the intervention group and instructed them to use it. …”
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Natural factors outweigh anthropogenic impact on aquatic phoD-harboring communities along Yangtze River basin by Lin Xu, Qian Mao, Chaonan Li, Bo Tu, Xiangzhen Li

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Empowering access: unveiling an overall composite spatial accessibility index to healthcare services in Southeastern Iran by Ahmad Raeesi, Soheil Hashtarkhani, Mahmood Tara, Narjes Sargolzaei, Behzad Kiani

“…Spatial accessibility scores were normalized from 0 to 1 (no access = 0, low = 0.01 to 0.33, moderate = 0.331 to 0.66, high = 0.661 to 1) and aggregated into overall indices of primary, secondary, and overall healthcare accessibility for each district. Inequality was assessed using the Lorenz curve and Gini coefficient analysis. …”
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Supporting a state in developing a working theory of improvement for promoting equity in science education by William R. Penuel, Tiffany N. Neill, Todd Campbell

“…The issues surfaced highlighted the need for infrastructures for professional learning to reach a diverse group of interest holders in science, including teachers, school leaders, and district leaders across the state. They also saw curriculum materials that connect to students’ everyday lives and community priorities as key drivers for equitable change in the system, around which professional learning activities should be organized. …”
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Elevated concentrations of quaternary ammonium compounds in childcare centers: A pilot study by Yao Cheng, Zhong Lv, Erika Schreder, Min Hu, Abby Mutic, Guomao Zheng, Amina Salamova

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Resilience-oriented passenger subsidy design for taxi travel under pandemic control by Lei Xia, Zhengfeng Huang, Gao Gao, Pengjun Zheng

“…Taking Ningbo city, China as a case study, the research findings demonstrate: (1) The ranking order of each pandemic control measure based on taxi travel resilience performance from low to high are as follows: city-wide lockdown control measure, district-wide lockdown control measure, targeted epidemic control measure, and fully lifted control measure. …”
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Provider Preference, Logistical Challenges, or Vaccine Hesitancy? Analyzing Parental Decision-Making in School Vaccination Programs: A Qualitative Study in Sydney, Australia by Leigh McIndoe, Alexandra Young, Cristyn Davies, Cassandra Vujovich-Dunn, Stephanie Kean, Michelle Dives, Vicky Sheppeard

“…<b>Methods:</b> This qualitative study was conducted in the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (2022–2023). Semi-structured interviews were held with school staff (<i>n</i> = 11) across government, Catholic, and independent schools, parents whose children were not vaccinated at school (<i>n</i> = 11) and a focus group with public health unit staff (<i>n</i> = 5). …”
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Frequency of television viewing and association with overweight and obesity among women of the reproductive age group in Myanmar: results from a nationwide cross-sectional survey by Rajat Das Gupta, Ibrahim Hossain Sajal, Mehedi Hasan, Ipsita Sutradhar, Mohammad Rifat Haider, Malabika Sarker

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Les changements hydromorphologiques de l’estuaire de la Loire et l’évolution du port de Rezé/Ratiatum (Loire-Atlantique) by Rémy Arthuis

“…In 2005, when a major research programme was initiated with the aim of investigating the ancient district of Saint-Lupien and its supposed port, little was known about the Loire river landscapes and the dynamics of the river during Antiquity was in its infancy. …”
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Improved prediction model for ceiling maximum smoke temperature in the uphill tunnel fires using water spray system by Jie Wang, Dan Huang, Yanlong Song, Kaihua Lu

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Improving oxidation resistance property of single-crystal Ni-based superalloy via utilizing high temperature aging-induced dislocations by Boxuan Du, Yi Ru, Jiao Wen, Xuetao Li, Yang Cao, Yunpeng Hu, Fan Yang, Yanling Pei, Shusuo Li, Shengkai Gong

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Neuroscience Literacy and Academic Outcomes: Insights from a University Student Population by Abeer F. Almarzouki, Arzan I. Alqahtani, Jumana K. Baessa, Dhuha K. Badaood, Rwdyn R. Nujoom, Raneem W. Malibari, Elaf M. Aljared, Reema S. Alghamdi

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Emerging trends in the construction market under increasing sanctions pressure by N. Yu. Yaskova, L. I. Zaitseva

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