Insulinoma in Patients with Diabetes- A Systematic Review of Previously Reported Cases by Subhankar Chatterjee, Rana Bhattacharjee, Ritwik Ghosh, Partha P. Chakraborty, Anirban Sinha, Animesh Maiti

“…Median blood glucose varied from 30.5 mg/dL to 235 mg/dL, with a mean HbA1c of 5.6 ± 1.3% (range: 2.9%–8.2%). Critical sampling data were available in 75% of cases. …”
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Experimental Study on Water Reduction Modification and Efficient Utilization of Coal-Based Solid Waste Slurry by Chengwei Ma, Dayang Xuan, Jialin Xu, Jian Li

“…Adding a 1% polycarboxylic acid water reducer on top of the effect of the gangue powder gave comprehensive water reduction rates of 29%, 44%, 49%, and 53%, respectively. The critical particle size of gangue powder in the fly ash slurry to achieve stable suspension was 0.27‒0.33 mm; when this was exceeded, the precipitation speed accelerated, and the water reduction rate reduced. …”
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Innovative approach to Pb (II) removal using zinc-based MOFs-derived carbon: In-depth analysis of adsorption mechanisms, isotherms, thermodynamics, and kinetics by Samira Ahmadzadeh, Alireza Hemmati

“…Water contamination by lead is a critical environmental problem due to its toxicity and persistence in industrial effluents. …”
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Suppressive Effects of GSS on Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Endothelial Cell Injury and ALI via TNF-α and IL-6 by Lei Yi, Zengding Zhou, Yijuan Zheng, Mengling Chang, Xiaoqin Huang, Feng Guo, Quanming Zhao, Jingning Huan

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Occupancy of Javan Slow Loris (Nyticebus javanicus E. Geoffroy 1812) in Kemuning Tropical Low Land Forest, Bejen, Temanggung, Central Java by Mahfut Sodik, Satyawan Pudyatmoko, Pujo Semedi Hargo Yuwono

“…Habitat loss and landscape fragmentation have a negative impact on the Javan slow loris (Nycticebus javanicus), a Critically Endangered nocturnal primate species. Slow lorises in remaining forest fragments might be suffered and affect their occupancy behavior. …”
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Navigating human‐nature interactions by exploring plural values across ecosystem states by K. C. Zoeller, G. S. Smith, A. Coggan, D. Grainger, N. J. Grigg, K. Szetey

“…Abstract Supporting biodiversity conservation in an effective and sustainable way requires addressing biodiversity loss while satisfying the dependency of people on nature. Critical to this goal is to understand how the benefits and services delivered by ecosystems influence human values, and how these values can be leveraged to promote equitable economic, social and environmental outcomes. …”
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A temporal knowledge graph reasoning model based on recurrent encoding and contrastive learning by Weitong Liu, Khairunnisa Hasikin, Anis Salwa Mohd Khairuddin, Meizhen Liu, Xuechen Zhao

“…Temporal knowledge graphs (TKGs) are critical tools for capturing the dynamic nature of facts that evolve over time, making them highly valuable in a broad spectrum of intelligent applications. …”
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Family planning in Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs): A scoping review. by Relmah Baritama Harrington, Nichole Harvey, Sarah Larkins, Michelle Redman-MacLaren

“…A total of 45 papers (15 peer-reviewed and 30 grey literature publications) were critically reviewed. Five themes were identified: i) family planning services in the Pacific; ii) education, knowledge and attitudes; iii) geographical isolation and access; iv) socio-cultural beliefs, practices and influences; and v) potential enabling factors for improved family planning, such as appropriate family planning awareness by health care providers and services tailored to meet individual needs. …”
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Citizen science in eDNA monitoring for Mediterranean monk seal conservation by Sofia Bonicalza, Elena Valsecchi, Emanuele Coppola, Valeria Catapano, Harriet Thatcher

“…By involving diverse participants, CS can play a critical role in long-term conservation efforts and promote sustainable coexistence between humans and monk seals. …”
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Eosinophil as a Protective Cell in S. aureus Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia by Ana Rodriguez-Fernandez, David Andaluz-Ojeda, Raquel Almansa, Mar Justel, Jose Maria Eiros, Raul Ortiz de Lejarazu

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Efficient refrigerant strategies for large-scale geothermal heat pumps: Triple analysis of energy, exergy, and cost by Mahsa Shahpar, Ahmad Hajinezhad, Reza Fattahi, Seyed Farhan Moosavian

“…This study thus highlights the critical trade-offs between system performance, environmental impact, and economic feasibility, providing invaluable insights into the optimization of geothermal heat pump systems for sustainable and cost-efficient building climate control.…”
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Virological outcomes of antiretroviral therapy and its determinants among HIV patients in Ethiopia: Implications for achieving the 95-95-95 target. by Tegene Atamenta Kitaw, Ribka Nigatu Haile

“…<h4>Background</h4>Despite significant advancements in HIV treatment, virological outcomes remain a critical issue. Ethiopia did not meet the 90:90:90 targets set for 2020, which aimed for 90% of people on antiretroviral therapy to achieve viral suppression. …”
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Investigating the impact of intellectual capital on organizational performance and knowledge management operations (case study: Hamedan county governor. by Mehdi Ajalli, Mohammadreza Alizadeghan

“…Knowledge management is the most valuable and strategic resource for organizations, and organizational performance is one of the critical steps in achieving success and excellence. …”
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Improved Intelligent Condition Monitoring with Diagnostic Indicator Selection by Urszula Jachymczyk, Paweł Knap, Krzysztof Lalik

“…Unlike generic dimensionality reduction techniques, this approach preserves critical domain-specific information and avoids misinterpretation of fault indicators. …”
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Investigation of the Potential Roles of Thyroid Gland Hormones in the Pathogenesis of Thyroid Disorders by Enas Sobeih, Mohammed .Alwan, Arwa Hussein, Ali Abd Almuna&#039;am

“…&nbsp;&nbsp; In conclusion, this study proved that FT4 was more critical for detecting thyroid disease due to its high sensitivity and specificity…”
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MODIFICAREA PEISAJULUI AMENINȚĂRILOR CIBERNETICE DATORITĂ IMPLICĂRII GRUPĂRILOR DE CYBERCRIME ÎN RĂZBOIUL RUSO-UCRAINEAN by Claudia-Alecsandra GABRIAN

“…Affiliates of these cybercrime groups are actively involved in operations targeting entities and critical infrastructures of Ukraine, as well as countries that have declared their support for Ukraine, posing a threat to supporting states. …”
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Development and Psychometric Assessment of the Parents\' Needs of Hospitalized Children Questionnaire by Nafiseh Zarei, Reza Negarandeh, Jamalodin Begjani, Elham Ghasemi, Mahboube Moradi

“…Background and Objective: When a child is hospitalized, understanding and considering the needs of parents is as important as recognizing the needs of the child. Considering the critical importance of this subject, the present study aimed to design and assess the psychometric properties of the needs of parents with hospitalized children in Iran. …”
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Investigating the Adsorption Behavior of Zwitterionic Surfactants on Middle Bakken Minerals by Tomiwa Isaac Oguntade, Adesina Samson Fadairo, Temitope Fred Ogunkunle, David Adebowale Oladepo, Luc Yvan Nkok

“…This study provides critical insights into the behavior of interfacial tension (IFT) between crude oil and surfactant solutions, which is vital for optimizing enhanced oil recovery (EOR) processes. …”
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An integrated approach to uncertainty and global sensitivity analysis in penstock structural modeling by Manal Haddouch, Imane Hajjout, El Mostapha Boudi

“…Traditional techniques for model calibration and validation are becoming impractical, necessitating a strategic approach to prioritize sources of uncertainty related to critical response variability. This study aims to advance our understanding and management of structural variabilities in penstock models by developing a comprehensive, step-by-step Global Sensitivity Analysis (GSA), designed to meet the specific needs of penstock modeling. …”
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Morphometric analysis of internal auditory canal using CT imaging: An observational study in South Indian adult population by Judica Sheryl, Senthil Ganesh P. Kannappan

“…Conclusion: A detailed understanding of the anatomy and spatial relationships within the IAC is critical for diagnosing and treating conditions affecting this region. …”
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