Extreme Scale Height Variations and Nozzle Shocks in Warped Disks by Nicholas Kaaz, Yoram Lithwick, Matthew Liska, Alexander Tchekhovskoy

“…The simulations agree excellently with the ring theory until the warp amplitude, ψ , reaches a critical value ψ _c . When ψ  >  ψ _c , the rings enter the bouncing regime. …”
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Evaluation of pre-exposure vaccine effectiveness against mpox during the 2022–2023 mpox outbreak in the Madrid region (Spain): a test-negative design by José Francisco Barbas del Buey, Jesús Íñigo Martínez, Marcos Alonso García, Andrés Aragón Peña, Laura Montero Morales, Araceli Arce Arnáez

“…Introduction An appropriate vaccination approach is critical to control the current outbreak of mpox but there is little research providing information on its effectiveness, particularly under circumstances of limited vaccine availability.Methods Pre-exposure vaccination campaign in the Madrid region, with the modified vaccinia Ankara-Bavarian Nordic was indicated in the risk groups from 18 July 2022.To evaluate the vaccine effectiveness (VE) of a dose of third-generation smallpox vaccine against mpox in the context of pre-exposure prophylaxis, a population-based indirect cohort study (Broome method) also known as test-negative design (TND) was conducted in the Madrid region (6 751 251 inhabitants). …”
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Dynamic Key Replacement Mechanism for Lightweight Internet of Things Microcontrollers to Resist Side-Channel Attacks by Chung-Wei Kuo, Wei Wei, Chun-Chang Lin, Yu-Yi Hong, Jia-Ruei Liu, Kuo-Yu Tsai

“…This makes them vulnerable to side-channel attacks (SCAs), where attackers can intercept and analyze the electromagnetic signals emitted by microcontroller units (MCUs) to expose encryption keys and compromise sensitive data. To address this critical vulnerability, this study proposes a novel dynamic key replacement mechanism specifically designed for lightweight IoT microcontrollers. …”
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Phthalates esters disrupt demersal fish behavior: Unveiling the brain-gut axis impact by Liuqingqing Liu, Xinyao Li, Xianxiang Luo, Xiao Wang, Linjia Liu, Zixi Yuan, Cuizhu Sun, Hao Zheng, Elvis Genbo Xu, Fengmin Li

“…These findings underscore the significant neurobehavioral toxicity of PAEs, emphasizing their critical impact on fish behavior. We also stress the crucial need for further research on fish and other marine species beyond the laboratory scale to fully understand the broader implications of PAE exposure in marine ecosystems and to guide future conservation efforts.…”
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Unveiling gratitude in Javanese Muslim hajatan traditions: Cultural wisdom and social cohesion in the midst of modernization by Rizky Andana Pohan, M. Ramli, Adi Atmoko, Sa'dun Akbar, Fattah Hanurawan

“…These findings suggest that the hajatan tradition plays a critical role in maintaining social stability and the well-being of the Javanese Muslim community amid social change. …”
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Advances in Serological Diagnosis of Neurocysticercosis in Korea by Chun-Seob Ahn, Jeong-Geun Kim, Sun Huh, Insug Kang, Yoon Kong

“…The 150 kDa protein showed hydrophobic-ligand binding activities and might be critically involved in the acquisition of host-derived lipid molecules. …”
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Congenital Zika Syndrome: Insights from Integrated Proteomic and Metabolomic Analysis by Leticia Gomes-de-Pontes, Lucila Akune Barreiros, Lillian Nunes Gomes, Ranieri Coelho Salgado, Sarah Maria da Silva Napoleão, Paulo V. Soeiro-Pereira, Saulo Duarte Passos, Antonio Condino-Neto

“…Proteomic analysis revealed significant alterations in specific proteins, suggesting involvement in the PI3K-AKT-mTOR pathway, while metabolomics highlighted metabolites related to critical processes in Zika virus pathogenesis. These findings suggest a key role for the PI3K-AKT-mTOR pathway in regulating cellular processes during infection and indicate the involvement of EVs in intercellular communication. …”
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Youth experiencing homelessness at risk for suicide: psychosocial risk factors and service use patterns by Laura J. Chavez, Kelly J. Kelleher, Alicia Bunger, Xin Feng, Margaret Fitzpatrick, Jodi L. Ford, Allen B. Mallory, Arielle H. Sheftall, Tansel Yilmazer, Alexis Pizzulo, Jesse L. Hawke, Mattina A. Davenport, Natasha Slesnick

“…Conclusion Understanding the needs of youth experiencing homelessness who are at risk for suicide is critical to developing interventions to alleviate their risk for suicide. …”
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Cortisol regulates neonatal lung development via Smoothened by Shanshan Lu, Yifei Chen, Jiawen Song, Liangliang Ren, Jun Du, Donglai Shen, Jiayin Peng, Yao Yin, Xia Li, Yuqing Wang, Yan Gao, Siman Han, Yichang Jia, Yun Zhao, Yizheng Wang

“…Specifically, cortisol competed with cholesterol for binding to the cysteine-rich domain (CRD) in SMO to inhibit the activation of Shh/SMO signaling, a critical signaling known for cell proliferation. Cortisol did not inhibit the activation of SMO when L112 in its CRD was mutated to A112. …”
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Antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of pathogens isolated from clinical specimens at a tertiary care hospital in Bangladesh, 2020–2023 by Mohammad Kamruzzaman, Fahim Alam Nobel, Saiful Islam, Amiyo Haider, Mohammad Nasir Uddin, Mohammod Johirul Islam

“…Antimicrobial resistance has emerged as a critical issue in the medical sector globally, including in developing countries such as Bangladesh. …”
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The responses of vegetation water use efficiency to biomass density and CO2 balance in dryland of Central Asia during 21st century by Alphonse Kayiranga, Xi Chen, Xuexi Ma, Dative Ingabire, Tie Liu, Yaoming Li, Emeka Edwin Igboeli, Eldiiar Duulatov, Hubert Hirwa, Clement Nzabanita, Ping Hu

“…Water-use efficiency (WUE) is a critical component that links plant carbon (CO2) and water cycles through various aspects of plant ecosystem functioning. …”
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Image-based anomaly detection in low-light industrial environments with feature enhancement by Dinh-Cuong Hoang, Phan Xuan Tan, Anh-Nhat Nguyen, Son-Anh Bui, Ta Huu Anh Duong, Tuan-Minh Huynh, Duc-Manh Nguyen, Viet-Anh Trinh, Quang-Huy Ha, Nguyen Dinh Bao Long, Duc-Thanh Tran, Xuan-Tung Dinh, Van-Hiep Duong, Tran Thi Thuy Trang

“…The FFE module suppresses high-frequency noise and amplifies structural details, while the IFE module adaptively boosts features from both well-lit and dimly illuminated regions, allowing the model to focus on critical areas without relying on computationally expensive image enhancement techniques. …”
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11 Key Strategies in Using AI Chat GPT to Develop HOTS-Based Entrepreneurship Questionnaires by Almaida Vebibina, Rusijono Rusijono, Andi Mariono, Ahsan Muafa, Dydik Kurniawan, Ragil Sugeng Dewantoro, Dian Noer Asyari, Sussi Widiastuti, Jarot Suseno

“…To bridge the gap, this study explores the potential of Chat GPT in crafting assessment questions that focus on higher-order thinking by utilizing existing strategies to enhance critical, analytical, creative and problem-solving thinking in entrepreneurship education. …”
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Unravelling spatiotemporal propagation processes among meteorological, soil, and evaporative flash droughts from a three-dimensional perspective by Chen Hu, Dunxian She, Gangsheng Wang, Liping Zhang, Zhaoxia Jing, Zhihong Song, Jun Xia

“…Additionally, we utilized the random forest model to identify critical factors influencing flash drought propagation. …”
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Systematic analysis of co-expression network and gene expression profile of differentially expressed lncRNA-mRNA one week after spinal cord injury by Yi Kang, Yijie Song, Zhongju Shi, Qiang Li, Yigang Lv, Mengfan Hou, Cui Ding, Jing Xie, Yongfu Lou, Chi Zhang, Huan Jian, Xueying Li, Hengxing Zhou, Shiqing Feng

“…The identified DE lncRNAs and DE mRNAs may potentially be critical targets for the diagnosis and treatment of SCI in the future. …”
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Assessing dynamic coastal vulnerability to climate hazards: A geospatial approach in Kakinada District, Andhra Pradesh, India by Ganni Satya Venkata Sai Aditya Bharadwaz, Indrajit Pal, Chitrini Mozumder, Mokbul Morshed Ahmad

“…Sea level rise was a critical factor, especially in Kajuluru and Thallarevu, and rapid population growth and urban development exacerbated vulnerability by reducing vegetation cover and increasing built-up areas. …”
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Multidrug Resistance Tuberculosis in the Context of Co-Infection in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Bezawit Kassaw Hailu, Yitayew Demessie, Abebe Tesfaye Gessese, Gashaw Getaneh Dagnaw, Haileyesus Dejene

“…Abstract The rise of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) remains a critical public health challenge, particularly in developing countries like Ethiopia. …”
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Do land models miss key soil hydrological processes controlling soil moisture memory? by M. A. Farmani, A. Behrangi, A. Behrangi, A. Gupta, A. Tavakoly, A. Tavakoly, M. Geheran, G.-Y. Niu

“…<p>Soil moisture memory (SMM), which refers to how long a perturbation in soil moisture (SM) can last, is critical for understanding climatic, hydrological, and ecosystem interactions. …”
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An assessment of breast cancer HER2, ER, and PR expressions based on mammography using deep learning with convolutional neural networks by Shun Zeng, Hongyu Chen, Rui Jing, Wenzhuo Yang, Ligong He, Tianle Zou, Peng Liu, Bo Liang, Dan Shi, Wenhao Wu, Qiusheng Lin, Zhenyu Ma, Jinhui Zha, Yonghao Zhong, Xianbin Zhang, Guangrui Shao, Peng Gong

“…Expressions of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2), estrogen receptor (ER), and progesterone receptor (PR) are critical to the development of therapeutic strategies for breast cancer. …”
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Combined surgical and interventional cardiology approach for central venous access salvage in children with intestinal failure: A case series by Emily Byrd, M. Jake Petersen, Minna M. Wieck, Frank Ing, Shinjiro Hirose

“…Background: Pediatric patients with intestinal failure are critically dependent on central venous access for nutrition and fluids. …”
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