Plastic but not progressive changes in cognitive function and hippocampal volume in an adolescent with bipolar disorder: a case report by Bo Liu, Bo Liu, Hui Sun, Hui Sun, Hui Sun, Qiannan Zhao, Qiannan Zhao, Qiannan Zhao, Li Li, Rong Tian, Su Lui, Su Lui, Su Lui, Hongru Zhu

“…Following six months of combined psychopharmacological treatment and cognitive behavioral therapy, the individual’s psychopathological symptoms improved significantly, leading to a restoration of his IQ score to 116 and normalization of hippocampal volume. …”
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Study of the Prevalence of Human Papillomavirus Genotypes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia by Mai M. El-Daly, Arwa A. Faizo, Shahad A. Madkhali, Nashwa F. Aldardeir, Nassrin A. Badroon, Norah A. Uthman, Rahaf T. Alqawas, Ahmed A. Mousa, Safaa A. Turkistani, Esam I. Azhar

“…This study assessed HPV prevalence, genotype distribution, awareness, and health behaviors among females in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Pap smear samples were collected from 106 women attending gynecology clinics at King Abdulaziz University Hospital and were analyzed using nested PCR and Sanger sequencing. …”
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Anisotropic hydrogel microelectrodes for intraspinal neural recordings in vivo by Sizhe Huang, Ruobai Xiao, Shaoting Lin, Zuer Wu, Chen Lin, Geunho Jang, Eunji Hong, Shovit Gupta, Fake Lu, Bo Chen, Xinyue Liu, Atharva Sahasrabudhe, Zicong Zhang, Zhigang He, Alfred J. Crosby, Kaushal Sumaria, Tingyi Liu, Qianbin Wang, Siyuan Rao

“…Abstract Creating durable, motion-compliant neural interfaces is crucial for accessing dynamic tissues under in vivo conditions and linking neural activity with behaviors. Utilizing the self-alignment of nano-fillers in a polymeric matrix under repetitive tension, here, we introduce conductive carbon nanotubes with high aspect ratios into semi-crystalline polyvinyl alcohol hydrogels, and create electrically anisotropic percolation pathways through cyclic stretching. …”
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Influence of Grassland Habitats on Acridoidea (Orthoptera) Species Diversity in Different Divisions of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps by Yuxian Liu, Shaoshan Wang, Yuheng He, Guanzheng Yuan, Xingyu Pu, Chao Zhou

“…These findings indicate that grassland types, elevation, temperature, humidity, and soil erodibility significantly influence Acridoidea habitats, survival, reproduction, and feeding behaviors, ultimately shaping their composition, distribution, and abundance across different habitats.…”
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Evaluating the implementation and impact of a volunteer navigation oncology support programme: study protocol for a pragmatic, real-world hybrid type 2 study by Charlotte Waugh, Noah Federman, Gabrielle B Rocque, D'Ambra N Dent, Emily K Hill, Ian Bostock Rosenzweig, Bonny Morris, Arif Kamal

“…This pragmatic evaluation of real-world implementation of volunteer navigation in the oncology setting will support future efforts to scale-up this intervention across US health systems.Ethics and dissemination This study was approved by University of Morehouse School of Medicine Social and Behavioral (IRB), which served as the IRB for record for this project (IRB-2025819–2). …”
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Machine learning helps reveal key factors affecting tire wear particulate matter emissions by Zhenyu Jia, Jiawei Yin, Tiange Fang, Zhiwen Jiang, Chongzhi Zhong, Zeping Cao, Lin Wu, Ning Wei, Zhengyu Men, Lei Yang, Qijun Zhang, Hongjun Mao

“…Avoiding strenuous driving behaviors (TTF < 400 N, TLF < 400 N), reducing tread temperature (T < 45℃), and minimizing the number of small tread patterns are feasible ways to reduce TWPs.…”
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The knowledge, attitude, and practice toward fall prevention of parturients in the obstetric inpatient wards: a comparative cross-sectional study between nurses and parturients by Jing Wen, Jing Wen, Jiao Wen, Jiao Wen, Wenjuan Jing, Wenjuan Jing, Hongmei He, Hongmei He, Jianhua Ren, Jianhua Ren

“…Nurses scored lower in the attitude dimension compared to parturients (4.32 ± 1.01 vs. 4.84 ± 0.36, P &lt; 0.001), whereas nurses scored higher than parturients in the practice dimension (3.76 ± 0.44 vs. 3.57 ± 0.48, P &lt; 0.001).ConclusionNurses should focus on enhancing the fall practices of parturients by emphasizing key points for fall prevention and providing guidance in situations of improper behaviors (e.g., unaccompanied activities). Further education programs for nurses should prioritize increasing their confidence and proficiency in fall prevention.…”
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Advanced control parameter optimization in DC motors and liquid level systems by Serdar Ekinci, Davut Izci, Mohammad H. Almomani, Kashif Saleem, Raed Abu Zitar, Aseel Smerat, Vaclav Snasel, Absalom E. Ezugwu, Laith Abualigah

“…Among the plethora of optimization algorithms, the mountain gazelle optimizer (MGO) stands out for its capacity to emulate the agile movements and behavioral strategies observed in mountain gazelles. …”
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Stakeholder perspectives on barriers and facilitators to hypertension control in urban Haiti: a qualitative study to inform a community-based hypertension management intervention by Reichling St Sauveur, Rodney Sufra, Marie Christine Jean Pierre, Joseph Inddy, Mirline Jean, Nour Mourra, Radhika Sundararajan, Margaret L. McNairy, Jean W. Pape, Vanessa Rouzier, Jessy Devieux, Lily D. Yan

“…Results At the individual level, barriers to hypertension control included hypertension is asymptomatic, hypertension is due to stress, difficulty changing behaviors within shared households, and fear of becoming dependent on medications. …”
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Peripheral mitochondrial transplantation alleviates diabetes-associated cognitive dysfunction by suppressing cuproptosis by Juan Hu, Qiao Li, Shiqiu Jiang, Yingying Deng, Lan Yang, Mengyu Du, Shuxuan He, Fuxing Xu, Chaoying Yan, Wei Gao, Yansong Li, Yaomin Zhu

“…Furthermore, the cognitive capabilities of the mice were evaluated using a series of behavioral tests. The findings revealed that in primary neurons exposed to HG/Pal, the expression of copper levels was elevated, and the levels of FDX1, LIAS, and DLAT were reduced. …”
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Demineralized Freeze-Dried Bovine Cortical Bone: Its Potential for Guided Bone Regeneration Membrane by David B. Kamadjaja, Achmad Harijadi, Pratiwi Soesilawati, Eny Wahyuni, Nurul Maulidah, Akhsanal Fauzi, Fika Rah Ayu, Roberto Simanjuntak, R. Soesanto, Djodi Asmara, Andra Rizqiawan, Peter Agus, Coen Pramono

“…This study evaluated the potential of bovine cortical bone collagen membrane for GBR by evaluating its antigenicity potential, cytotoxicity, immune and tissue response, and biodegradation behaviors. Material and Methods. Antigenicity potential of demineralized freeze-dried bovine cortical bone membrane (DFDBCBM) was done with histology-based anticellularity evaluation, while cytotoxicity was analyzed using MTT Assay. …”
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Emotion dysregulation in youths with obsessive-compulsive disorder and its implication for treatment - An exploratory study from the TECTO trial: A protocol and statistical analysi... by Christine Lykke Thoustrup, Camilla Uhre, Valdemar Uhre, Melanie Ritter, Signe Vangkilde, Janus Engstrøm, Jane Lindschou, Christian Gluud, Anne Katrine Pagsberg, Markus Harboe Olsen

“…Background: Research on improving psychotherapy for youths with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), should explore what works for whom and how by examining baseline moderators and potential mechanisms of change. …”
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AI-Driven Mental Health Surveillance: Identifying Suicidal Ideation Through Machine Learning Techniques by Hesham Allam, Chris Davison, Faisal Kalota, Edward Lazaros, David Hua

“…The model’s reliability was supported by a precision–recall AUC score of 0.93, demonstrating its potential for real-time mental health monitoring and intervention. By identifying behavioral patterns and triggers, such as social isolation and bullying, this framework provides a scalable and efficient solution for mental health support, contributing significantly to suicide prevention strategies worldwide.…”
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Design and fabrication of {111}-textured nanotwinned silver coating for enhancing surface wear resistance of depleted uranium by Kunming Yang, Xiaobo Wang, Shengfa Zhu, Yawen Zhao, Qingdong Xu, Yiyun Wei, Chao Lu, Zhiyuan Wen, Tongxiang Fan, Mingyu Gong, Anyi Yin, Wenhua Luo

“…Meanwhile, molecular statics (MS) and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations were carried out to understand the behaviors of Ag adatoms and the tribological performance of subsequent different textured Ag. …”
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Novel histone deacetylase-5 inhibitor T2943 exerts an anti-depressive effect in mice by enhancing GRID1 expression by Juan Du, Ruyun Liu, Lin Ma, Yue Liu, Wei Wei, Ning Liu, Qiuhua Cao, Jianqiang Yu

“…We used cleavage under targets and tagmentation (CUT&Tag), gene set enrichment analysis, and behavioral tests after GRID1 (glutamate receptor delta-1 subunit) knockdown. …”
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Experimental opisthorchiasis: a study of blood cells, hematopoiesis and startle reflex in laboratory animals by D. F. Avgustinovich, I. A. Orlovskaya, L. B. Toporkova, G. B. Vishnivetskaya, A. V. Katokhin, M. N. Lvova, E. V. Kashina, N. P. Bondar, N. A. Feofanova, V. A. Mordvinov

“…Two weeks after infection we compared the impact of O. felineus invasion on the changes in blood cells composition, bone marrow hematopoiesis and behavioral startlereflex in inbred C57BL/6 male mice and Syrian hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus). …”
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“The advice? Think bigger”: Community perspectives on dairy farming, including surplus calves—An Australian focus group study by Sarah E. Bolton, Bianca Vandresen, Marina A.G. von Keyserlingk

“…Thematic analysis of the semistructured discussions resulted in 2 key themes, each with underlying subthemes: (1) animal agriculture as an industry, including sustainability, farmers as people, and farming practices; and (2) personal impacts and reflections as citizens, including ethical considerations, and consumer behaviors. Participants varied in their attitudes toward sustainability and the consumption of animal products. …”
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Divergence in the Morphology and Energy Metabolism of Adult Polyphenism in the Cowpea Beetle <i>Callosobruchus maculatus</i> by Zhong Du, Xiaokun Liu, Sipei Liu, Lei Jiang, Le Zong, Wenjie Li, Weili Fan, Lijie Zhang, Fengming Wu, Siqin Ge

“…This is the first study to analyze the morphology and molecular characteristics of adult polyphenism in <i>C. maculatus</i> using morphological, physiological, and behavioral approaches, providing a foundational understanding of these aspects. …”
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Food Addiction, Saturated Fat Intake, and Body Mass Index in Peruvian Adults: A Cross-Sectional Survey by Dulce E. Lopez-Lopez, Ivett K. Saavedra-Roman, Yaquelin E. Calizaya-Milla, Jacksaint Saintila

“…The findings of this study suggest that addictive eating behaviors and high saturated fat intake should be considered as part of efforts to prevent problems related to eating, obesity, and CVD.…”
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Factor Structure and Reliability of the Lithuanian Version of the Public Speaking Anxiety Scale by Livija Arcimavičiūtė, Olga Zamalijeva, Goda Gegieckaitė, Emily M. Bartholomay, Jonas Eimontas

“…The PSAS-LT, administered to 227 participants aged 18–25, comprises 17 Likert-scaled items, evaluating cognitive, behavioral, and physiological aspects of PSA. Three models were tested: a single-factor model, a three-factor model and a single factor model with positive and negative item wording factors model. …”
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