An Open-Source Algorithm for Correcting Stress Wave Dispersion in Split-Hopkinson Pressure Bar Experiments by Arthur Van Lerberghe, Kin Shing O. Li, Andrew D. Barr, Sam D. Clarke

“…Stress wave dispersion can result in the loss or distortion of critical high-frequency data during high-strain-rate material tests or blast loading experiments. …”
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Correlation between microRNA-21 expression and overweight/obesity by Shashwat Sinha, Babu Rajendran, Shomnath Vasagam, Jeyakumar Balakrishnan

“…MicroRNA-21 is viewed as an important future biomarker for many critical conditions. We explored the role of microRNA-21 in the causation of overweight and obesity. …”
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Comparison of Risks Factors for Unplanned ICU Transfer after ED Admission in Patients with Infections and Those without Infections by Jeffrey Che-Hung Tsai, Ching-Wan Cheng, Shao-Jen Weng, Chin-Yin Huang, David Hung-Tsang Yen, Hsiu-Ling Chen

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METTL3 regulates autophagy of hypoxia-induced cardiomyocytes by targeting ATG7 by Linnan Li, Hao Cheng, Yufei Zhou, Di Zhao, Xiaoxue Zhang, Yajun Wang, Jianying Ma, Junbo Ge

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Exploring the Decision-making Process of Medical Students’ on Choosing Radiology as a Specialty in Northern Saudi Arabia: A Cross-sectional Study by Pakeeza Shafiq

“…Conclusion: Radiology’s critical role in patient diagnosis and management is well recognised, but factors such as academic performance, patient contact, family expectations and income significantly influence career choices among medical students. …”
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Public Sector Reform from the Post-New Public Management Perspective: Review and Bibliometric Analysis by Marko Ropret, Aleksander Aristovnik

“…Namely, most publications focus on the ‘governance’ paradigm and subsequent critical rethinking, as indicated by several post-NPM modernisation proposals. …”
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Anti-Adhesive Podocalyxin Expression Is Disrupted in Recurrent Implantation Failure by Mustafa Tas

“…<b>Objectives:</b> The downregulation of anti-adhesive regulatory proteins and upregulation of adhesive genes are critical for the receptive endometrium. This study was designed to determine whether switching between the anti-adhesive podocalyxin (PDX) and adhesive HOXA10 receptivity modulator occurs in the endometrium of women with recurrent implantation failure (RIF). …”
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Os recursos hídricos do Rio Grande do Norte: uma análise da vulnerabilidade territorial ao colapso no abastecimento de água by Adriano Lima Trolei, Bruno Lopes da Silva

“…This result shows that Rio Grande do Norte has a high criticality to hydric collapse. In this context it is suggested that managers think the territory as an integrated and systemic way, considering the interrelation of natural and technical elements in each system of water supply.…”
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Thermal and morphological properties of human erythrocytes from patients afflicted with type 1 diabetes mellitus by Péter Gaszler, Dénes Lőrinczy, Dávid Szatmári, Beáta Bódis, Katalin Türmer

“…The ratio of glucose-bound (glycated) hemoglobin to total hemoglobin (expressed as a percentage) is a critical laboratory parameter in managing diabetes. …”
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THE USSR AND FRG’S “NEW OSTPOLITIK” by A. M. Filitov

“…The complicating factor was the dogmatic positions taken by some leaders of “socialist community” countries (in Poland and GDR in particular) as well as by some representatives of the Soviet diplomatic corps. Critically scrutinized in this context are the attempts to promote the course towards the “fencing-off” in the German-German relations as dictated by the theory of “two German nations”. …”
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How is maternal employment associated with infant and young child feeding in Bangladesh? A systematic literature review and meta-analysis. by M A Rifat, Plabon Sarkar, Israth Jahan Rimu, Syeda Saima Alam, Tasnu Ara, Tobias Lindström Battle, Manzur Kader, Sanjib Saha

“…<h4>Background</h4>In the last three decades, the increasing trend in female employment in Bangladesh has been critically analyzed from a socioeconomic point of view; however, its impact on infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices has yet to be systematically reviewed. …”
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Analyzing and forecasting the dynamics of Internet resource user sentiments based on the Fokker–Planck equation by J. P. Perova, S. A. Lesko, A. A. Ivanov

“…The current state of the comment network graph can be described using a vector whose elements are the average value of the mediation coefficient, the average value of the clustering coefficient, and the proportion of users in a corresponding state. The critical state of the network can be specified by the base vector. …”
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Antimicrobial Usage in Smallholder Poultry Production in Nigeria by Oladeji Bamidele, Tunde A. Amole, Oluwafikayo A. Oyewale, Olayinka O. Bamidele, Abdulmojeed Yakubu, Uduak E. Ogundu, Folasade O. Ajayi, Waheed A. Hassan

“…Education (odds ratio [OR] odds ratio [OR] 3.06, 95% CI 2.10–4.44), income (OR 1.99, 95% CI 1.10–3.59) and management system (OR 1.97, CI% 1.1–3.45) were most associated with antimicrobial use. Critically important antibiotics, with lower to higher risk of antimicrobial resistance, were used by farmers (40%). …”
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Psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents with temporal lobe epilepsy: A narrative review by Pietro Cappelletto, Claudia Accolla, Martina Preti, Tiziana Pisano, Carmen Barba, Renzo Guerrini

“…Psychiatric disorders associated with temporal lobe epilepsy are relatively frequent, probably in relation to the critical role that some limbic structures in the temporal lobe, such as the amygdala and hippocampus, play in regulating emotions and behavior.…”
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The use of dance to improve the health and wellbeing of older adults: A global scoping review of research trials. by Martha Waugh, Gregory Youdan, Courtney Casale, Rachel Balaban, Emily S Cross, Dafna Merom

“…This review provides a critical knowledge foundation to guide future approaches in dance for health and offers reporting recommendations.…”
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The Walk of Guilt: Multimodal Deception Detection from Nonverbal Motion Behaviour by Sharifa Alghowinem, Sabrina Caldwell, Ibrahim Radwan, Michael Wagner, Tom Gedeon

“…Detecting deceptive behaviour for surveillance and border protection is critical for a country’s security. With the advancement of technology in relation to sensors and artificial intelligence, recognising deceptive behaviour could be performed automatically. …”
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Leveraging the Chain on Goals Model in Football: Applications for Attack and Defensive Play by Blanca De-la-Cruz-Torres, Miguel Navarro-Castro, Anselmo Ruiz-de-Alarcón-Quintero

“…PV was the most influential variable in the women’s league, while xG was critical in the men’s league.…”
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Smoking-Induced Inhibition of Number and Activity of Endothelial Progenitor Cells and Nitric Oxide in Males Were Reversed by Estradiol in Premenopausal Females by Yijia Shao, Liang Luo, Zi Ren, Jiayi Guo, Xingxing Xiao, Jiana Huang, Haitao Zeng, Hong Zhan

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Cebpb Regulates Skeletal Stem Cell Osteogenic Differentiation and Fracture Healing via the WNT/β-Catenin Pathway by Jiansong Wang, Chensong Yang, Fanyu Kong, Zhi Zhang, Shengchao Ji, Guixin Sun

“…Fracture is the most common traumatic organ injury, and fracture nonunion is a critical clinical challenge. The research on the mechanisms of skeletal stem cell (SSC) differentiation and fracture healing may help develop new treatment strategies and improve the prognosis of patients at high risk of nonunion. …”
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Assessing Quality of Sensitization Programs of State-Wide Youth Mental Health Promotion Program – An Indian Example by Upashana Medhi, Pradeep S. Banandur, B A Arvind, Gautham M. Sukumar, Rajeshwari, Sathya Velu, Vani Naik, Sonia Therat, Azad Devyani

“…Background: Sensitization plays a pivotal role in raising awareness about critical youth issues and encouraging them to access support services, contributing to the success of programs like Yuva Spandana, a youth-centric mental health promotion initiative in Karnataka, India. …”
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