Advancing workforce development and scientific collaboration: A novel resource for biostatistical education by Emily Slade, Claudine T. Jurkovitz, Shari Messinger, Robert A. Oster, Gina-Maria Pomann, Sandra L. Taylor, Ann M. Brearley

“…In response to these challenges, the Biostats4You website was created, where existing online educational materials for a variety of statistical topics are vetted to identify those most appropriate for CTSs. In this manuscript, we describe the resource review process, provide information about statistical topics and resources currently available, and make recommendations for how CTSs and collaborative biostatisticians can utilize the Biostats4You website to improve training, mentoring, and collaborative research practices.…”
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Optimal Control Strategies for Dengue and Malaria Co-Infection Disease Model by Muhammad Imran, Brett Allen McKinney, Azhar Iqbal Kashif Butt, Pasquale Palumbo, Saira Batool, Hassan Aftab

“…There is an urgent need for effective strategies to prevent, control, and raise awareness about the public health risks of dengue and malaria. In this manuscript, we analyze a mathematical model that addresses the dynamics of dengue–malaria co-infection and propose optimal control strategies across four different scenarios to limit the spread of the disease. …”
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Estimating the Effect of Adhering to the Recommendations of the 2019 Canada’s Food Guide on Health Outcomes in Older Adults: Protocol for a Target Trial Emulation by Didier Brassard, Nancy Presse, Stéphanie Chevalier

“…For this study, the main analysis was started in May 2024. Submission of the manuscript is expected by February 2025. …”
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Review of Image Processing Methods in Solar Photospheric Data Analyzes by Mohsen Javaherian, Zahra Eskandari

“…The introduction of our manuscript furnishes a description of the solar photosphere along with its primary characteristics. …”
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Virulence of Bacteria Causing Mastitis in Dairy Cows: A Literature Review by Xiaofang Tong, Herman W. Barkema, Diego B. Nobrega, Chuang Xu, Bo Han, Chenyibo Zhang, Jingyue Yang, Xiaoping Li, Jian Gao

“…To bridge these gaps, this manuscript reviews and compiles research on the virulence factors of these pathogens, focusing on their roles in mammary tissue infection, immune evasion, adherence to mammary epithelial cells, and invasion and colonization of the mammary gland. …”
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Scoping review on interventions to improve adherence to reporting guidelines in health research by Doug Altman, David Moher, David Blanco, Isabelle Boutron, Jamie J Kirkham, Erik Cobo

“…Additionally, we identified lack of evaluated interventions (1) on training on the use of reporting guidelines and improving their understanding, (2) at early stages of research and (3) after the final acceptance of the manuscript.Conclusions This scoping review identified a wide range of strategies to improve adherence to reporting guidelines that can be taken by different stakeholders. …”
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Study on the Effect of Soft and Hard Coal Pore Structure on Gas Adsorption Characteristics by Xun Zhao, Tao Feng, Ping Wang, Ze Liao

“…The research results of this manuscript will provide a theoretical basis for in-depth analysis of the adsorption/desorption mechanism of coalbed methane in soft coal seams and the formulation of practical coalbed methane control measures.…”
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Overcoming challenges to integration of oral health into geriatric primary care by Alberto Enrique Varela, Donna Baluchi, Timothy W. Farrell, José E. Rodríguez

“…Despite progress, challenges to efficient healthcare collaboration exist, particularly between geriatric primary care and oral health. This manuscript presents four of those challenges (lack of communication between medical and dental providers, the distance between medical and dental services, patient discomfort with the inclusion of oral health in primary health care, and provider discomfort in requesting oral health information in medical encounters) with the solutions derived at the University of Utah Health. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Deep Learning-Based Stereo Matching and Multi-View Stereo for Urban DSM Generation by Mario Fuentes Reyes, Pablo d’Angelo, Friedrich Fraundorfer

“…Nonetheless, an assessment between the two is difficult due to the differences in the input data, the domain where the directly generated results are provided and the evaluation metrics. In this manuscript, we processed synthetic and real optical data to be compatible with the stereo and MVS algorithms. …”
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The Impact of a Music- and Movement-Based Intervention on Motor Competence, Social Engagement, and Behavior in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder by Chayma Kanzari, Aymen Hawani, Karim Ben Ayed, Maher Mrayeh, Santo Marsigliante, Antonella Muscella

“…Background/Objectives: The main objective of this manuscript is to evaluate the effects of training, music, and movement intervention on motor functions, social engagement, and behaviors in autistic children. …”
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Perspective on enhancing quality of life in oral cancer patients: Integrative approaches and comprehensive care by Sohaib Arshad, Shazia Fathima Jaffer Hussain, Selvaraj Jayaram, Vishnu Priya Veeraraghavan, Mohmed Isaqali Karobari

“…Integrative care approaches and early palliative care provide holistic, patient-centered solutions.This manuscript emphasizes the necessity of a holistic approach to improve the QoL for oral cancer patients, advocating for comprehensive, compassionate care plans that address physical, emotional, and social dimensions.…”
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Innovative epilepsy management: a combined figure of EEG categorization and medication mechanisms by Mohamed Taha, Douglas R. Nordli, Carol Park, Douglas R. Nordli

“…This approach not only improves educational outcomes but also offers potential applications in clinical practice for personalized epilepsy treatment strategies.ConclusionThis innovative figure bridges the gap between EEG categorization and treatment strategies, providing a valuable tool for improving epilepsy management education and clinical outcomes.Plain language summaryThis manuscript introduces a teaching tool that helps providers better understand how brainwave patterns (EEGs) relate to epilepsy types and guides them in choosing the most effective seizure medications.…”
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Oxide-Based Nanocomposites for Food Packaging Application: A Review by Aisha Idris Ali, Munir Abba Dandago, Fatima Idris Ali, Genitha Immanuel, Jishnu Naskar

“…Nonetheless, there is a scarcity of information on the migration of nanomaterials from packaging into actual foods, and more research is desperately needed in this area. This manuscript is useful in the food industries as it indicate the applicability and potential of the oxide-based nanocomposites as a promising approach for use in food packaging applications.…”
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The First European Maps of Muscovy (1525) by O. F. Kudryavtsev

“…The first was found in manuscript atlas made in the first half of the 16th century in Venice by cartographer from Genoa Battista Agnese. …”
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The Qur’ans of the Spanish Moriscos and the Tatars of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania: Drawing Comparisons and Tracing Patterns by Katarzyna K. Starczewska

“…In order to shed more light on the phenomenon of European Muslim cultures, in this paper I will present various manuscript examples of these groups’ Qur’anic translations, and draw some preliminary conclusions regarding the information that can be retrieved from this kind of sources. …”
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Identification and characteristics of distressed patients with coronary heart disease and insufficiently controlled medical risk factors: baseline findings and sex differences from... by Christoph Herrmann-Lingen, Christoph Herrmann-Lingen, Monika Sadlonova, Monika Sadlonova, Monika Sadlonova, Monika Sadlonova, Monika Sadlonova, Ingrid Becker, Kristina Bersch, Franziska Geiser, Martin Hellmich, Ingrid Kindermann, Matthias Michal, Mariel Nöhre, Astrid Petersmann, Astrid Petersmann, Rolf Wachter, Rolf Wachter, Rolf Wachter, Birgit Herbeck Belnap, Birgit Herbeck Belnap, Christian Albus

“…The current manuscript describes the TEACH screening process and presents baseline data of the randomized cohort.ResultsOf 2,785 screened patients, 457 patients with persistent distress and insufficiently controlled risk factors were randomized. …”
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Microgrid system for electric vehicle charging stations integrated with renewable energy sources using a hybrid DOA–SBNN approach by Kommoju Naga Durga Veera Sai Eswar, M. Arun Noyal Doss, Mohammad Shorfuzzaman, Ali Elrashidi

“…In addition to supporting eco-friendly mobility, the technology lowers grid dependency and improves energy reliability. The manuscript introduces a hybrid technique for efficient electric vehicle (EV) charging integrating the Dollmaker Optimization algorithm (DOA) and spatial Bayesian neural network (SBNN). …”
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Review: Will “cultured meat” transform our food system towards more sustainability? by Jean-François Hocquette, Sghaier Chriki, Dominique Fournier, Marie-Pierre Ellies-Oury

“…This article aims to shed light throughout the manuscript on two major controversies related to “cultured meat”. …”
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The Fake Diary of a Historical Figure: Klementyna Tańska-Hoffmanowa’s Journal of Countess Françoise Krasińska (1825) by Magdalena Ożarska

“…Yet it is now quite clear that the novelist produced her manuscript on the basis of genuine correspondence of Françoise Krasińska, to which she had unrestricted access, and historical newspaper accounts, but not a journal as it had never existed. …”
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Advancements in Liposomal Nanomedicines: Innovative Formulations, Therapeutic Applications, and Future Directions in Precision Medicine by Izadiyan Z, Misran M, Kalantari K, Webster TJ, Kia P, Basrowi NA, Rasouli E, Shameli K

“…Zahra Izadiyan,1 Misni Misran,1 Katayoon Kalantari,2 Thomas J Webster,3,4 Pooneh Kia,5 Noor Ashyfiyah Basrowi,1 Elisa Rasouli,6 Kamyar Shameli7 1Department of Chemistry, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; 2Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA; 3Biomedical Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, People’s Republic of China; 4School of Engineering, Saveetha University, Chennai, India; 5Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia; 6Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang, Singapore; 7School of Medicine, Institute of Virology, Technical University of Munich, Munich, GermanyCorrespondence: Zahra Izadiyan; Kamyar Shameli, Email zahra_izadiyan@yahoo.com.my; kamyarshameli@gmail.comAbstract: Liposomal nanomedicines have emerged as a pivotal approach for the treatment of various diseases, notably cancer and infectious diseases. This manuscript provides an in-depth review of recent advancements in liposomal formulations, highlighting their composition, targeted delivery strategies, and mechanisms of action. …”
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