Lymph Node Adiposity and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease by Jessica M. Rubino, Natalie Yanzi Ring, Krishna Patel, Xiaoqing Xia, Todd A. MacKenzie, Roberta M. diFlorio-Alexander

“…<b>Objective</b>: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), previously known as the most common chronic liver disease, is soon to be the leading indication for liver transplantation; however, the diagnosis may remain occult for decades. There is a need for biomarkers that identify patients at risk for MASLD and patients at risk for disease progression to optimize patient management and outcomes. …”
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Assessment of slag incorporation in cold recycled mixtures emulsified asphalt: Mechanical performance and environmental impact by Putri Adhitana Paramitha, Shih-Huang Chen, Emil Adly, Handy Prasetyo, Wei-Lun Tsai

“…Recycled Asphalt Pavement (RAP) has been used for several decades. RAP material varies and can include limestone, granite, gravel, and sometimes recycled materials like slag. …”
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Pengembangan Knowledge Management System Ukiran Kayu Khas Bali Berbasis Artificial Intelligence by I Putu Restu Indrawan Prabawa, Ariq Cahya Wardhana

“…Kata kunci: Artificial Intelligence, Knowledge Management System, Website, Ukiran Bali   Abstract Balinese wood carving art is the work of original Balinese wood carving artists who have extraordinary talent in decades. They work with full consistency and dedication to create the best and highest quality work. …”
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South American species <i>Solanum alandiae</i> Card. and <i>S. okadae</i> Hawkes et Hjerting as potential sources of genes for potato late blight resistance by O. A. Muratova (Fadina), M. P. Beketova, M. A. Kuznetsova, E. V. Rogozina, E. E. Khavkin

“…For several decades, wild species of Solanum L. section Petota Dumort. have been involved in potato cultivar breeding for robust resistance to pests and diseases. …”
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Can post-mining territories become landscapes in motion?A Spatial Strategy to Build a (Landscape) Reputation for a Neglected Area in Tuscany, Italy by Camilla Perrone, Maddalena Rossi, Flavia Giallorenzo

“…Hills, paths and trajectories of use, which have been changing over the past decades and even in recent years, have inspired the reparation strategy for the landscape. …”
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On-farm diversity and production challenges in Ethiopian tef [Eragrostis tef ((Zuccagni) Trotter)] landraces from Arsi zone, Ethiopia: Implications for breeding and conservation by Fekadu Gadissa, Muhamed Adem

“…Results and conclusion: S: A total of 26 Tef landraces have been identified to be cultivated over the last 2 to 3 decades and/or still in production in the study areas. …”
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Biopsychosocial evaluation of patients with multiple sclerosis using a short set of categories of the international classification of functioning, disability and health, and its re... by D. Valadkevičienė, I. Žukauskaitė, D. Jatužis

“… Background. During the recent decade, the working capacity of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) in many countries is determined by International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) based on biopsychosocial view. …”
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Atypical Mucin Expression Predicts Worse Overall Survival in Resectable Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma by Yunzhen Qian, Yitao Gong, Yu Liu, Yusheng Chen, Ruijie Wang, Zhengjie Dai, Xuan Zou, Yesiboli Tasiheng, Guopei Luo, Xuan Lin, Xu Wang, He Cheng, Xianjun Yu, Chen Liu

“…However, the relationship between mucin expression and prognosis of PDAC patients has been controversial in the past decades; therefore, we aim to figure out the association of mucin expression with survival in PDAC patients who underwent radical resection. …”
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Codeswitching – Ergebnisse einer Studie in der albanischen Sprachgruppe in Deutschland und der Schweiz by Naxhi Selimi, Basil Schader, Andrea Cantieni

“…Abstract (English) Code-switching in the Albanian community in Germany and Switzerland, which has existed for more than five decades and now comprises three generations (G1-G3), has not been explored sufficiently. …”
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Key bacterial vaginosis-associated bacteria influence each other's growth in biofilms in rich media and media simulating vaginal tract secretions by Lúcia G.V. Sousa, Christina A. Muzny, Nuno Cerca

“…BV is characterized by a depletion of lactic acid-producing Lactobacillus species and an increase in strict and facultative anaerobic bacteria that develop a polymicrobial biofilm on the vaginal epithelium. Despite multiple decades of research, the etiology of this infection is still not clear. …”
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Occurrence of Enteric Viruses in Surface Water and the Relationship with Changes in Season and Physical Water Quality Dynamics by Wasonga Michael Opere, Maingi John, Omwoyo Ombori

“…Environmental water quality issues have dominated global discourse and studies over the past five decades. Significant parameters of environmental water quality include changes in biological and physical parameters. …”
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Non-symbiotic N2 fixation is less sensitive to changes in temperature than carbon mineralization in Northern forest soils by Eduardo Vázquez, Marie Spohn

“…However, Northern forests are expected to experience the largest temperature increase of all forest biomes in the next decades, which could affect central ecosystem processes, such as carbon (C) mineralization and N2 fixation. …”
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Roadmap for Designing Donor-<inline-formula><math display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi mathvariant="bold-sans-serif">π</mi></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula>-Acceptor Flu... by Guliz Ersoy, Maged Henary

“…Donor acceptor (D-<inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi mathvariant="sans-serif">π</mi></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula>-A) fluorophores containing a donor unit and an acceptor moiety at each end connected by a conjugated linker gained attention in the last decade due to their conjugated system and ease of tunability. …”
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Vegetation Change and Its Response to Climate Change in Yunnan Province, China by Huaizhang Sun, Jiyan Wang, Junnan Xiong, Jinhu Bian, Huaan Jin, Weiming Cheng, Ainong Li

“…The impact of global climate change on vegetation has become increasingly prominent over the past several decades. Understanding vegetation change and its response to climate can provide fundamental information for environmental resource management. …”
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Endoscopic Nipple- or Skin-Sparing Mastectomy and Immediate Breast Reconstruction with Endoscopic Harvesting of the Latissimus Dorsi Flap: A Preliminary Experience of an Innovative... by Yu Feng, Nan Wen, Faqing Liang, Jiao Zhou, Xiangquan Qin, Xinran Liu, Juan Li, Mengxue Qiu, Huanzuo Yang, Zhenggui Du

“…Endoscopic nipple- or skin-sparing mastectomy (E-N/SSM) and endoscopic latissimus dorsi muscle flap (E-LDMF) harvest have been operational difficulties over decades. The aim of this study was to describe the preliminary outcomes of our novel surgical technique, which allows the performance of E-N/SSM and E-LDMF harvest for immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) through a single cosmetic axillary incision for breast cancer patients. …”
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Current Trends in Mortality Attributable to Racial or Ethnic Disparities in Post-Surgical Population in The United States: A Population-Based Study by Christian Mpody, MD, PhD, MPH, MBA, Ana F. Best, PhD, Clara N. Lee, MD, MPP, David L. Stahl, MD, Vidya T. Raman, MD, MBA, Richard D. Urman, MD, MBA, Joseph D. Tobias, MD, Olubukola O. Nafiu, MD, FRCA, MS

“…Our data provides a framework for incorporating population and health systems measures for eliminating disparity in surgical mortality within the next decade.…”
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Prevalence and determinants of early childhood caries among preschool children in district Shimla, North India: a cross -sectional study by Seema Thakur, Reetica Sharma, Parul Singhal, Deepak Chauhan

“…Abstract Background A high prevalence of early childhood caries (ECC) has been reported in children over the past few decades making it a major health burden. The study investigated the prevalence of ECC and associated factors among the preschool children of Shimla district. …”
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A systematic review of interventions targeting Anopheles stephensi [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] by Alison M Reynolds, Patricia Doumbe Belisse, Martin J Donnelly, Anne L Wilson, David Weetman

“…Background Anopheles stephensi, a malaria mosquito originally from South Asia and the Middle East, has been expanding across both Asia and Africa in recent decades. The invasion of this species into sub-Saharan Africa is of particular concern given its potential to increase malaria burden, especially in urban environments where An. stephensi thrives. …”
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Impact of “Enhanced Recovery After Surgery” (ERAS) protocols vs. traditional perioperative care on patient outcomes after colorectal surgery: a systematic review by Vaishnavi Kannan, Najeeb Ullah, Sunitha Geddada, Amir Ibrahiam, Zahraa Munaf Shakir Al-Qassab, Osman Ahmed, Iana Malasevskaia

“…This approach led to the identification of 11 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) from the past decade, involving 1,476 adult participants. To ensure methodological rigor and transparency, the review followed PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) 2020 guidelines and was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42024583074). …”
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Epidemiological Trends and Attributable Risk Burden of Cervical Cancer: An Observational Study from 1990 to 2019 by Hu Yao, Chen Yan, He Qiumin, Zhou Li, Ai Jiao, Li Xin, Li Hong

“…Conclusions. In the past three decades, the increase in the global burden of cervical cancer is mainly concentrated in underdeveloped regions (concentrated in low SDI). …”
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