Perspectives of nurses and patient representatives on the morally competent nurse: An international focus group study by Chris Gastmans, Evelyne Mertens, Alvisa Palese, Brian Keogh, Francesca Apolloni, Johanna Wiisak, Catherine Mc Cabe, Maria Dimitriadou, Alessandro Galazzi, Michael Igoumenidis, Nikos Stefanopoulos, Paraskevi Charitou, Evridiki Papastavrou, Riitta Suhonen, Stefania Chiappinotto

“…Background: Across the world, healthcare systems have become increasingly complex, making it more difficult for nurses to act ethically when faced with moral dilemmas. …”
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The Petrogenesis of the Permian Podong Ultramafic Intrusion in the Tarim Craton, Western China: Constraints from C-He-Ne-Ar Isotopes by Mingjie Zhang, Pengyu Feng, Tong Li, Liwu Li, Juerong Fu, Peng Wang, Yuekun Wang, Zhongping Li, Xiaodong Wang

“…The Podong Permian ultramafic intrusion is only one ultramafic intrusion with massif Ni-Cu sulfide mineralization in the Pobei layered mafic-ultramafic complex, western China. It is obviously different in sulfide mineralization from the nearby coeval Poyi ultramafic intrusion with the largest disseminated Ni-Cu sulfide mineralization and mantle plume contribution (Zhang et al., 2017). …”
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Target Detection Using Fused Unidentical Photonics-Based LFM Sub-Band Radar Signals With an Adaptive Feed Forward Network Equalizer by Bikash Nakarmi, S. M. Rezwanul Islam, Hum Nath Parajuli, Ikechi Augustine Ukaegbu, Aigerim Ashimbayeva, Carlo Molardi, T. D. Subash, Xiangchuan Wang, Shilong Pan

“…Time-frequency analysis (TFA) was used to obtain sub-bandgap signals of 0.12 GHz, 0.56 GHz, and 1.25 GHz which are coherently fused using the FFNE with a particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm to optimize complex-valued weights. The method is evaluated by measuring the range resolution and peak-to-sidelobe level (PSL) in detecting two objects separated by 2 cm and 3 cm. …”
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Chitosan-multilayered graphene oxide hybrid beads for $\protect \text{Zn}^{2+}$ and metoprolol adsorption by Bouyahmed, Farida, Muller, Fabrice, Richard, Annie, Mostefaoui, Toufik Amayas, Belabbas, Imad, Warmont, Fabienne, Roulet, Marjorie, Reinert, Laurence, Duclaux, Laurent, Delpeux-Ouldriane, Sandrine

“…The presence of $\text{Zn}^{2+}$ adsorption sites in the hybrid bead, such as MGO carboxylate groups giving electrostatic interactions, and CS amine groups leading to complexation, provides synergic adsorption effects. The competitive adsorption of $\text{Zn}^{2+}$ with respect to MTP in equimolar mixture was observed on hybrid beads (dose: 200 mg/100 mL) at 2 mmol$\cdot $L$^{-1}$ initial total concentration. …”
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Evaluation of Rapeseed Leave Segmentation Accuracy Using Binocular Stereo Vision 3D Point Clouds by Lili Zhang, Shuangyue Shi, Muhammad Zain, Binqian Sun, Dongwei Han, Chengming Sun

“…Although a huge development has occurred in point cloud segmentation, the segmentation of point clouds from complex plant leaves still remains challenging. Rapeseed leaves are critical in cultivation and breeding, yet traditional two-dimensional imaging is susceptible to reduced segmentation accuracy due to occlusions between plants. …”
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Systematic Review of Surgical Care in the Incarcerated Population: Identifying Knowledge Gaps for Future Research by Totadri Dhimal, MD, Paula Cupertino, PhD, Aqsa Ghaffar, BS, Yue Li, PhD, Xueya Cai, PhD, Cristopher Soto, BS, Megha Ramaswamy, PhD, MPH, Bruce W. Herdman, PhD, Fergal J. Fleming, MD, MPH, Anthony Loria, MD, MSCI

“…Predominantly focusing on orthopedic surgeries, supplemented by studies in emergency general, burns, ophthalmology, and kidney transplantation, the review identified delayed hospital presentations, a high incidence of complex cases, and low postoperative follow-up rates. …”
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Characteristics and Differences in the Antler Velvet Microbiota During Regeneration by Yongxiang Li, Yuhang Zhu, Bo Yang, Shaochen Yu, Songze Li, André-Denis G. Wright, Rui Du, Huazhe Si, Zhipeng Li

“…The skin surface has a complex and dynamic ecosystem inhabited by a diverse microbiota. …”
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Characterisation of internal tremors and vibration symptoms by Harlan M Krumholz, Mitsuaki Sawano, Richa Sharma, Tianna Zhou, Dorothy Massey, Anna D Baker, Diana Berrent Güthe, Nick Güthe, Suzanne Pincus Shidlovsky, Liza Fisher, Connor B Grady, Cesar Caraballo

“…There were often frustrating experiences with the healthcare system.Conclusions This study describes key themes and experiences among a group of people reporting long COVID and having a prolonged and debilitating symptom complex that prominently features internal tremors and vibrations.…”
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Deformations and seepage-induced erosion of fractured rocks in fault under confined settings by Wenbin SUN, Dianjin TIAN, Cheng MA, Yanchao XUE, Can YANG, Kaipeng ZHU

“…In this case, the risks of mine water inrushes increase significantly due to the complex deep hydrogeological conditions, a significant increase in the number of hidden disaster-causing factors, and the existence of faults. …”
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Preoperative prediction of multiple biological characteristics in colorectal cancer using MRI and machine learning by Qiao-yi Huang, Hui-da Zheng, Bin Xiong, Qi-ming Huang, Kai Ye, Shu Lin, Jian-hua Xu

“…Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second most prevalent cause of oncological mortality, and its diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making processes is complex. Alteration in molecular characteristic expression is closely related to tumor invasiveness and can serve a novel biomarker for predicting cancer prognosis. …”
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Privacy-preserving approach for IoT networks using statistical learning with optimization algorithm on high-dimensional big data environment by Fatma S. Alrayes, Mohammed Maray, Asma Alshuhail, Khaled Mohamad Almustafa, Abdulbasit A. Darem, Ali M. Al-Sharafi, Shoayee Dlaim Alotaibi

“…Additionally, it needs to adequately account for the complex dynamics of the IoT environment. In a large-sized big data environment, privacy protection challenges are additionally enlarged. …”
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Manganese-based immunotherapy synergized with novel supramolecular hydrogel: Advancing localized immune activation strategies in squamous cell carcinoma by Tianqing Wang, Xiaopei Hu, Xin Tian, Ying Wang, Shiyu Zhang, Silu Sun, Ning Ji, Xiaobo Luo, Qianming Chen, Xin Zeng, Hang Zhao, Jing Li

“…Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) presents significant challenges for its treatment, especially for the treatment aimed at preserving maxillofacial function due to its complex anatomical structure, resistance to radiotherapy and chemotherapy, and low intertumoral immunogenicity. …”
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Assessing environmental change and population declines of large wading birds in southwestern India by K.M. Aarif, Aymen Nefla, K.A. Rubeena, Yanjie Xu, Zakher Bouragaoui, M. Nasser, C.T. Shifa, T.R. Athira, K. Jishnu, Jasmine Anand, Seerangan Manokaran, P.P. Moosa, Anu Gopinath, Omer R. Reshi, K.M. Rajaneesh, H. Byju, Thadickal V. Joydas, Karuppasamy P. Manikandan, Mohd Irfan Naikoo, Christian Sonne, Sabir Bin Muzaffar

“…Large waders including herons and egrets are important ecological wetland health indicators since these species are sensitive to a complex set of environmental factors. Anthropogenic factors are driving major changes in coastal and inland wetlands. …”
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HDC1 Promotes Primary Root Elongation by Regulating Auxin and K⁺ Homeostasis in Response to Low-K⁺ Stress by Xiaofang Kuang, Hao Chen, Jing Xiang, Juan Zeng, Qing Liu, Yi Su, Chao Huang, Ruozhong Wang, Wanhuang Lin, Zhigang Huang

“…This study investigated the regulatory role of Histone Deacetylase Complex 1 (HDC1) in primary root growth of <i>Arabidopsis thaliana</i> under K⁺ deficiency stress. …”
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Computational insights into Sitahe (Leuconotis eugenifolia) bioactive compounds: A promising approach for radioprotection through p53 inhibition by Dian Pribadi Perkasa, Iin Kurnia, Taufik Muhammad Fakih, Teja Kisnanto, Dwi Ramadhani, Harry Nugroho Eko Surniyantoro, Boky Jeanne Tuasikal, Alfian Mahardika Forentin, Mukh Syaifudin

“…Hydrogen bonding with key residues such as Thr123 further enhanced the stability of these complexes. The low inhibition constants (Ki) suggest significant inhibitory potential, particularly for baurenol (11.31 μM). …”
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A conceptual model and practical guidance for the development, administration, and evaluation of individualized therapies by Lucie Perillat, Lucie Perillat, Andrew McFadyen, Andrew McFadyen, Andrew McFadyen, Patricia Furlong, James Anderson, James Anderson, James Anderson

“…By discussing these stages and parameters in detail, we aim to provide guidance on how to navigate the ethical complexities inherent to individualized interventions and offer a preliminary framework for balancing the interplay between research objectives and patient care needs. …”
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Reattempt Percutaneous Coronary Intervention of Chronic Total Occlusions after Prior Failures: A Single-Center Analysis of Strategies and Outcomes by Mingqiang Fu, Shufu Chang, Lei Ge, Dong Huang, Kang Yao, Feng Zhang, Qing Qin, Jianying Ma, Juying Qian, Junbo Ge

“…Conclusions. Recanalization of complex CTOs is associated with high success rate and low complication rates when performed by high-volume CTO operators and after multiple reattempts.…”
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HP1 Promotes the Centromeric Localization of ATRX and Protects Cohesion by Interfering Wapl Activity in Mitosis by Erchen Zhang, Lei Peng, Kejia Yuan, Zexian Ding, Qi Yi

“…Background: α thalassemia/mental retardation syndrome X-linked (ATRX) serves as a part of the sucrose nonfermenting 2 (SNF2) chromatin-remodeling complex. In interphase, ATRX localizes to pericentromeric heterochromatin, contributing to DNA double-strand break repair, DNA replication, and telomere maintenance. …”
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Genetic background and microbiome drive susceptibility to epicutaneous sensitization and food allergy in adjuvant-free mouse model by Tereza Hornikova, Anna Jelinkova, Zuzana Jiraskova Zakostelska, Tomas Thon, Stepan Coufal, Andrea Polouckova, Eliska Kopelentova, Miloslav Kverka, Peter Makovicky, Helena Tlaskalova-Hogenova, Anna Sediva, Martin Schwarzer, Dagmar Srutkova

“…Our results highlight the significant influence of genetic background and microbiota on food allergy susceptibility, emphasizing the complex interplay between these factors in the allergic response.…”
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Elevation of ganglioside degradation pathway drives GM2 and GM3 within amyloid plaques in a transgenic mouse model of Alzheimer's disease by Wenxuan Wang, Sarah J. Myers, Nikita Ollen-Bittle, Shawn N. Whitehead

“…The results revealed age-dependent changes in the complex gangliosides GM1 and GD1a across white and gray matter regions in both wildtype and APP/PS1 mice. …”
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