Defining the sensitivity of cosmic ray muons to groundwater storage changes by Tramontini, Matías, Rosas-Carbajal, Marina, Zyserman, Fabio Iván,  Longuevergne, Laurent, Nussbaum, Christophe, Marteau, Jacques

“…Quantifying groundwater storage variations is key for sustainable water resource management, estimating droughts and climate change impacts, and the environmental protection of the Critical Zone. Despite the many geophysical methods traditionally used to indirectly infer groundwater storage, there is still a gap in the spatial and temporal scales covered. …”
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Design and Validation of the Flipped‐Learning Assessment Scale for Undergraduate Nursing Education by Fernando Urcola‐Pardo, Ana Belen Subiron‐Valera, Isabel Anton‐Solanas, Aintzane Orkaizagirre‐Gomara, Dolores Torres‐Enamorado, Juan Diego Gonzalez‐Sanz

“…Impact Flipped learning has been a useful pedagogical model very for cultivating student skills in problem‐solving, critical thinking, teamwork and self‐active learning in nursing education. …”
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METTL3-dependent DLG2 inhibits the malignant progression of cervical cancer by inactivating the Hippo/YAP signaling by Mei Pu, Xia Xiao, Shasha Lv, Daqing Ran, Qian Huang, Mingming Zhou, Qirong Lei, Lingshuang Kong, Qing Zhang

“…The METTL3-dependent regulation of DLG2 mRNA stability could be a critical factor in cervical cancer progression.…”
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Forecasting SYM‐H Index: A Comparison Between Long Short‐Term Memory and Convolutional Neural Networks by F. Siciliano, G. Consolini, R. Tozzi, M. Gentili, F. Giannattasio, P. De Michelis

“…Abstract Forecasting geomagnetic indices represents a key point to develop warning systems for the mitigation of possible effects of severe geomagnetic storms on critical ground infrastructures. Here we focus on SYM‐H index, a proxy of the axially symmetric magnetic field disturbance at low and middle latitudes on the Earth's surface. …”
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Membrane-bound model of the ternary complex between factor VIIa/tissue factor and factor X by Melanie P. Muller, Alex Mortenson, Josepha C. Sedzro, Po-Chao Wen, James H. Morrissey, Emad Tajkhorshid

“…These findings underscore the substrate-binding exosite of TF as being pivotal in the formation of the EC, serving as a critical interface linking the GLA domains of both FVIIa and FX.…”
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Predicting the clinical subcutaneous absorption rate constant of monoclonal antibodies using only the primary sequence: a machine learning approach by Ronghua Bei, Justin Thomas, Shiven Kapur, Mahlet Woldeyes, Adam Rauk, Jason Robarge, Jiangyan Feng, Kaoutar Abbou Oucherif

“…An understanding of the absorption process of a mAb from the injection site to the systemic circulation is critical to the process of subcutaneous mAb formulation development. …”
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To be or not to be phosphorylated: understanding the role of Ebola virus nucleoprotein in the dynamic interplay with the transcriptional activator VP30 and the host phosphatase PP2... by Lennart Kämper, Ida Kuhl, Melina Vallbracht, Thomas Hoenen, Uwe Linne, Axel Weber, Petr Chlanda, Michael Kracht, Nadine Biedenkopf

“…These findings emphasize the critical and evolutionarily pressured interplay between VP30 and PP2A-B56 within the NP C-terminal-disordered region and highlight the important role of NP on the regulation of viral transcription during the EBOV life cycle.…”
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Experimental case study for optimizing heat sink performance using ZnO nanocarriers integrated with phase change materials for environmental sustainability by Muhammad Farooq, Imran Zahid, M. Yasar Javaid, Noreen Sher Akbar, Enio Pedone Bandarra Filho, M. Farrukh Shahzad, M. Imran Khan, Mohammad Ilyas Khan, Mohammad Rehan, Fahid Riaz

“…These findings showed the effectiveness of NcPCM based copper sink in reducing peak temperature of 24.02 % and improving operational time of 35 and 69 min at targeted critical temperatures of 50 °C and 60 °C owing to favorable characteristics of high thermal conductivity and increased surface area. …”
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Reusable Tourniquets as Potential Transmitters of Infection: A Microbiological Analysis by Julia Szymczyk, Monika Kurpas, Bartosz Krasiński, Katarzyna Zorena, Wioletta Mędrzycka-Dąbrowska

“…Conclusion: This study provides critical data that may influence future policy changes aimed at reducing the risk of HAIs through the improved management of reusable medical devices.…”
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Are Chemicals a Useful Tool for Glass Eel Traceability? by Pedro Reis, Mafalda Fernandes, Luís Pereira, Carlos Antunes

“…Indeed, the European eel has been listed as a critically endangered species since the 1970s and has been on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species since 2010. …”
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Partitioning the phenotypic and genetic variances of reaction norms by de Villemereuil, Pierre, Chevin, Luis-Miguel

“…In addition, the evolutionary potential of phenotypic traits and their plasticity in heterogeneous environments critically depends on how reaction norms vary genetically, but there is no consensus on how this should be quantified. …”
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The Effect of Airflow-Assisted Parameters on Droplet Deposition on Soybean Leaves at the V7 Growth Stage by Yuefu Guo, Hao Wang, Wenfeng Sun, Yongli Sun, Rui Xing, Kaige Zhang, Xiaocheng Fang, Bin Sui, Jiehao Xu

“…Increasing droplet deposition in these critical regions is essential for improving pesticide efficacy and crop yield. …”
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Survey of Artificial Intelligence Model Marketplace by Mian Qian, Abubakar Ahmad Musa, Milon Biswas, Yifan Guo, Weixian Liao, Wei Yu

“…By examining the evolving landscape of AI marketplaces, this paper identifies critical gaps in current practices, such as inadequate pricing schemes, insufficient standardization, and fragmented policy enforcement mechanisms. …”
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RespiroDynamics: A Multifaceted Dataset for Enhanced Lung Health Assessment Using Deep Learning by Ahmed Sharshar, Muhammad Sharshar, Hosam Elhady, Ahmed Aboeitta, Youssef Nafea, Yasser Ashraf, Mohammad Yaqub, Mohsen Guizani

“…Advancements in lung health assessment, a critical component in diagnosing respiratory conditions, have gained prominence in medical research. …”
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Air Pollution and COPD: Unveiling Hidden Risks of Mortality, Mechanical Ventilation, and Prolonged Hospitalization by Jovan Javorac, Dejan Živanović, Miroslav Ilić, Ana Milenković, Emilija Vujičić, Dragica Kovačević, Jelena Zvekić-Svorcan, Darko Mikić, Svetlana Stojkov, Jasminka Bačevac Eminović, Marija Jevtić

“…These findings highlight the critical role of improving air quality in reducing some COPD-related hospitalization risks.…”
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Yiqi Juanshen decoction alleviates renal interstitial fibrosis by targeting the LOXL2/PI3K/AKT pathway to suppress EMT and inflammation by Kaiyue Tan, Jingwei Deng, Yi Liu, Yudi Zhang, Yu Xiong, Su Yuan, Jun Liu, Zhiwei Chen, Yuanyuan Liu, Wenfu Cao

“…This modulation of the LOXL2/PI3K/AKT pathway contributes to the inhibition of both EMT and inflammation, highlighting a critical role in the therapeutic intervention against RIF. …”
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FOXP3 as a prognostic marker and therapeutic target in immunogenic cell death modulation for clear cell renal cell carcinoma by Jian Chen, Cheng Zhu, Yan He, Liping Huang, Weizhuo Wang, Shuaishuai Huang

“…FOXP3 was highlighted as a critical gene influencing ICD, where its knockdown significantly reduced ccRCC cell proliferation and migration, underscoring its role in tumor progression. …”
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SARS-CoV-2 surveillance and detection in wild, captive, and domesticated animals in Nebraska: 2021–2023 by Duan Sriyotee Loy, Rachael Birn, Korakrit Poonsuk, Korakrit Poonsuk, Bryan Tegomoh, Amanda Bartling, Michael R. Wiley, John Dustin Loy

“…The detection of SARS-CoV-2 in white-tailed deer and the identification of multiple Delta lineages underscores the need for ongoing surveillance and the importance of using different diagnostic methodologies. These efforts are critical for understanding virus circulation and evolution in wildlife and domestic animals, informing public health strategies, and mitigating the risks of zoonotic transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and other emerging infectious diseases.…”
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Neurovascular bundle sparing in hypofractionated radiotherapy maintained with realistic treatment uncertainties by Roel C. Kwakernaak, Victor J. Brand, Jesús Rojo-Santiago, Femke E. Froklage, Mischa S. Hoogeman, Steven J.M. Habraken, Maaike T.W. Milder

“…To mitigate this toxicity, it has been suggested to limit the dose to critical nerves and vessels. We investigated the feasibility of sparing the neuro-vascular bundles (NVBs) in stereotactic body radiotherapy under the impact of realistic treatment uncertainties. …”
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Designing a Qualitative Model of the Micro Foundations of Dynamic Capabilities in Cloud Computing Service Providers in Iran by Afshin Ghasemi, MohammadTaghi Isaai, Reza Bandarian, Ahmad EkhtiarZadeh

“…Finally, contingent strategic management, organizational strategic empathy, customer experience management, and strategic perseverance have been less studied in reconfiguring. In general, the critical role of senior managers in leading issues and creating empathy and appropriate cooperation with staff and customers as the main profile of managers has been considered to promote dynamic empowerment in organizations.Originality/Value: Due to the nature of technology and economic, political, and social governance of Iranian IT companies, it is necessary to provide a clear roadmap for this sector by identifying the micro-foundations of dynamic capabilities…”
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