Development of single-pin, un-barbed, pole-tagging of free-swimming dolphins and sharks with satellite-linked transmitters by Michael J. Moore, Thomas M. Lanagan, Randall S. Wells, Jason Kapit, Aaron A. Barleycorn, Jason B. Allen, Robin W. Baird, Camrin D. Braun, Gregory B. Skomal, Simon R. Thorrold

“…This device has the potential to deliver high-quality tag data from large vertebrates with dorsal fins without the stress and logistics associated with catch-and-release, and without the trauma of tags that use barbs for retention. …”
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Towards implementing new payment models for the reimbursement of high-cost, curative therapies in Europe: insights from semi-structured interviews by Thomas Desmet, Thomas Desmet, Sissel Michelsen, Sissel Michelsen, Elena Van den Brande, Walter Van Dyck, Steven Simoens, Isabelle Huys

“…Statements were allocated into six main topics: payment structure, spread payments, outcome-based agreements, governance, transparency, and regulation.ResultsInterviews revealed the necessary conditions that, fulfilled together, are seen to be sufficient for the successful implementation of OBSP, including consensus on pricing, payment logistics, robust data infrastructure and financing, clear agreement terms (duration, outcome parameters, payment triggers), long-term patient follow-up solutions, an external multi-stakeholder governance body, and transparency regarding agreement types.ConclusionDespite the interest, the effective implementation of OBSP falls behind due to a lack of consensus on how this new reimbursement method can be a sustainable solution. …”
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Robotic Surgery from a Gynaecological Oncology Perspective: A Global Gynaecological Oncology Surgical Outcomes Collaborative Led Study (GO SOAR3) by Faiza Gaba, Karen Ash, Oleg Blyuss, Dhivya Chandrasekaran, Marielle Nobbenhuis, Thomas Ind, Elly Brockbank, on behalf of the GO SOAR Collaborators

“…However, the impact on the surgeon, training pathways, and logistics are often overlooked. We conducted a study on the impact of robotic surgery on surgeons, access to robotic surgical training, and factors associated with developing a successful robotic programme. …”
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The Differential Expressions and Associations of Intracellular and Extracellular GRP78/Bip with Disease Activity and Progression in Rheumatoid Arthritis by Guoyin Liu, Jianping Wu, Yongqiang Wang, Yuansheng Xu, Chun Xu, Guilin Fang, Xin Li, Jianmin Chen

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Clinical outcomes of nephroureterectomy with bladder cuff excision or radical cystectomy for distal ureteral carcinoma invaded muscle of the ureteral orifice by Pan Li, Suoshi Jing, Yindong Kang, Bin Feng, Yunxin Zhang, Hui Ding, Juan Wang, Yingru Wang, Li Yang, Zhilong Dong, Junqiang Tian, Zhiping Wang, Zizhen Hou

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The Long-Term Immunity of a Microneedle Array Patch of a SARS-CoV-2 S1 Protein Subunit Vaccine Irradiated by Gamma Rays in Mice by Eun Kim, Muhammad S. Khan, Juyeop Shin, Shaohua Huang, Alessandro Ferrari, Donghoon Han, Eunjin An, Thomas W. Kenniston, Irene Cassaniti, Fausto Baldanti, Dohyeon Jeong, Andrea Gambotto

“…After an additional month of storage at 42 °C, cit showed less than 3% degradation, ompared to over 23% in liquid vaccines Conclusions: Gamma-irradiated MAP-rS1RS09 is a promising platform for stable, scalable vaccine production and distribution, eliminating cold chain logistics. These findings support its potential for mass vaccination efforts, particularly in resource-limited settings.…”
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Integrated Impacts of Urban Spatial Form on Thermal Environment and Zonal Regulation under the Perspective of Spatial Heterogeneity by Yan Jinlong, Yin Chaohui, An Zihao, Zhang Simin, Wen Qian, Chen Weiqiang

“…In terms of land-use types, industrial, logistics and warehousing, and street and transportation had higher average surface temperatures, whereas water area, green space and square, and agricultural and forestry had lower average surface temperatures. …”
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Problematic issues and ways to solve them during reverse engineering of compressor design units by A. F. Sarmanaeva, N. V. Sokolov, O. Yu. Paranina, V. V. Kuzovov, Yu. V. Sidorova, I. S. Davletshin, I. N. Lotfullin, M. V. Korshunov

“…The supply of spare parts needed for repairs has become more complicated due to the rise in cost or lack of logistics. This leads to the problem of maintaining the compressor equipment in working order or its downtime. …”
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Performance of antiretroviral drugs supply chain management and related challenges in Amhara National Regional State, Ethiopia. In the case of public health facilities found in the... by Meseret Tilahun Zeleke, Berhanemeskel Weldegerima Atsbeha, Belachew Yebeyin Melaku, Yesuneh Tefera Mekasha, Abibo Wondie Mekonen, Shimelis Dagnachew Nigatu

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Eu:CROPIS AIV Program: Challenges and Solutions for a Spin-Stabilized Satellite Containing Biology by Toni Delovski, Catherin Düvel, Fabian Greif, Ansgar Heidecker, Sebastian Kottmeier, Olaf Mierheim, Falk Nohka, Fabian Orlowski-Feldhusen

“…A major impact on test planning and logistics was the fact that the secondary payload “PowerCells” contains GMOs, which European and German regulations restrict to be handled exclusively in especially certified laboratories (biosafety level 1 (BSL-1)). …”
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Analysis of the Spatial Pattern of Military River Defense on the Ming Great Wall: A Case Study of the Shanxi Section of the Yellow River by Tianlian WANG, Zhe LI

“…These systems are combined through points and lines to form a tight defense network of “waterfront warning−border defense−information transmission−reinforcement and response−military command−logistics support” to jointly realize the construction of a military defense pattern in the river defense space. 2) In terms of spatial distribution and site selection, military defense facilities have formed three geographical spatial distribution patterns under the influence of river morphology and specific natural factors. …”
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Outcome Mapping as a Monitoring and Evaluation Tool for Livestock Value Chain Interventions: The Case of imGoats by Hailemichael Taye Beyene, Kees Swaans, Birgit Boogaard, Ramkumar Bendapudi, Saskia Hendrickx

“…It requires time, skilled manpower and other logistics for collecting and analyzing data. Hence, the investment needs to be carefully balanced against the use of it. …”
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Numerical simulation of Stephan blowing impacts on thermally laminated 3D flow of MHD trihybrid nanofluid with Soret and Dufour effects by Noureddine Elboughdiri, Munawar Abbas, Hamdi Ayed, Abir Mouldi, Nahid Fatima, Dilsora Abduvalieva, Mohamed Said, Ibrahim Mahariq, Ahmed S. Hendy, Ahmed M. Galal

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The associations of physical activity patterns and the triglyceride-glucose index in US adults: a secondary data analysis of NHANES (2007–2018) by JinYe Zhang, YiLin Yang, HaoNan Zheng, BoWen Bai, QianKun Yang, Li Zhang, YuTong Zhao, Jing Luo, Bin Yu

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Ambulatory Surgery for Perianal Crohn’s Disease: Study of Feasibility by S. Sibio, A. Di Giorgio, M. Campanelli, S. Di Carlo, A. Divizia, C. Fiorani, R. Scaramuzzo, C. Arcudi, G. Del Vecchio Blanco, L. Biancone, G. Sica

“…It might provide several benefits, including patients’ logistics, reduce or remove patients’ symptoms and discomfort, allow for a timely start of medical therapy, and avoid further complications.…”
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Frk positively regulates innate antiviral immunity by phosphorylating TBK1 by Xiaomei Zhang, Ying You, Tingrong Xiong, Tingrong Xiong, Xiaokai Zhang, Haibo Wang, Jinxia Geng, Miao Wang, Yanyan Xu, Shanshan Gao, Shanshan Gao, Xiaoyan Wu, Yue Zheng, Xianhua Wen, Haoyu Yang, Yu Wang, Yu Wang, Xiaohua Wen, Congcong Zhao

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Identification and Classification of Factors Influencing the Regulation of Priority Goods Markets Based on Network Governance with an Interpretive Structural Modeling Approach by sadegh Dadashi, Fattah Sharifzadeh, Reza Vaezi, Hossein Aslipour

“…The functional areas of the network, including supply, storage, distribution, logistics, commercial infrastructure, and pricing, are integral to the model. …”
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Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) implementations to control cholera outbreak in Oromia region, Ethiopia by Dabesa Gobena, Esayas Kebede Gudina, Getahun Fetensa, Tizta Tilahun Degfie, Tessema Debela, Afework Tamiru, Zenebu Begna Bayissa, Dereje Diriba, Tarekegn Sarbessa, Daniel Bekele, Natinel Teferi, Achalu Layesa, Abate Zewdie, Dawit Worku Ayele, Meron Debebe Mersha, Chala Bafikadu, Senahara Korsa Wake, Lemi Abebe, Tesfaye Kebebew, Tefera Goshu, Birhanu Kenate, Yadeta Dessie, Zeleke Mekonnen

“…An ordinal logistic regression model was applied to identify factors associated with the RCCE status, and a thematic content analysis was performed for the qualitative study. …”
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Anti-LAG-3 antibody LBL-007 plus anti-PD-1 antibody toripalimab in advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma and other solid tumors: an open-label, multicenter, phase Ib/II trial by Gang Chen, Dong-Chen Sun, Yi Ba, Ya-Xiong Zhang, Ting Zhou, Yuan-Yuan Zhao, Hong-Yun Zhao, Wen-Feng Fang, Yan Huang, Zhen Wang, Chao Deng, De-Sheng Hu, Wei Wang, Jin-Guan Lin, Gui-Ling Li, Su-Xia Luo, Zhi-Chao Fu, Hai-Sheng Zhu, Hui-Li Wang, Sheng-Li Cai, Xiao-Qiang Kang, Li Zhang, Yun-Peng Yang

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Impact of alcohol drinking and tobacco smoking on the drug-resistance of newly diagnosed tuberculosis: a retrospective cohort study in Shandong, China, during 2004–2020 by Yi-Fan Li, Yao Liu, Qi Fu, Wan-mei Song, Jin-yue Liu, Qian-yun Zhang, Ting-ting Xu, Shi-jin Li, Qi-qi An, Si-qi Liu, Huai-chen Li, Ning Ning Tao, Xue-han Zhu, Chun-bao Yu, Jihua Dong

“…We described the drug-resistant profiles, clinical factors and calculated the ORs of different drug-resistance among G1, G2, G3, compared with G0 through univariate and multivariate logistics regression models.Results Of the 7996 TB cases enrolled, the proportions of G1, G2, G3 and G0 were 8.25%, 3.89%, 16.46% and 71.40%, respectively. …”
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