Multi-decadal stability of water ages and tracer transport in a temperate-humid river basin by Siyuan Wang, Markus Hrachowitz, Gerrit Schoups, Anna Störiko

“…Consequently, the results suggest that the physical transport dynamics in the Upper Neckar River basin, and potentially in comparable river basins with similar water age characteristics, can be considered near-stationary over multiple decades.…”
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Development and demographic parameters of Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda J.E. Smith) when feeding on rice (Oryza sativa) by Md Panna Ali, Sheikh Shamiul Haque, Md Mosaddeke Hossain, Md Nazmul Bari, Mir Md Moniruzzaman Kabir, Tapon Kumar Roy, Juel Datta, Mohammad Tofazzal Hossain Howlader, Syed Nurul Alam, Timothy J. Krupnik

“…In summary, our research suggests that FAW can survive and complete its life cycle on rice plants and on multiple varieties of rice in Bangladesh. However, field verification is necessary before drawing strong conclusions as to the risk posed by FAW in rice. …”
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A Study of Molecular Mimicry and Immunological Cross-reactivity between Hepatitis B Surface Antigen and Myelin Mimics by Dimitrios-Petrou Bogdanos, Heather Smith, Yun Ma, Harold Baum, Giorgina Mieli-Vergani, Diego Vergani

“…On the basis of the reported association between hepatitis B vaccination (HBvacc) and autoimmune demyelinating complications such as multiple sclerosis (MS), we have looked for aminoacid similarities between the small hepatitis B virus surface antigen (SHBsAg), and the MS-autoantigens myelin basic protein (MBP) and myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG) that could serve as targets of immunological cross-reactivity. …”
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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA): Prevalence and Antimicrobial Sensitivity Pattern among Patients—A Multicenter Study in Asmara, Eritrea by Eyob Yohaness Garoy, Yacob Berhane Gebreab, Oliver Okoth Achila, Daniel Goitom Tekeste, Robel Kesete, Robel Ghirmay, Ruta Kiflay, Thomas Tesfu

“…Standard antimicrobial disks representing multiple drug classes were subsequently set for oxacillin, gentamicin, erythromycin, and vancomycin. …”
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Poppers use, adherence to antiretroviral therapy and risky sexual behaviors among HIV-positive men who have sex with men in Chongqing, China by Huailiang Chen, Jin Chen, Qingge Zhao, Min Zhou

“…Multivariate logistic analysis indicated that MSM who used poppers were more likely to report ART non-adherence (aOR = 3.92, 95% CI: 2.36–6.53), have multiple sex partners (aOR = 7.70, 95% CI: 5.61–10.57), participate in group sex (aOR = 18.30, 95% CI: 9.72–34.43), practice condomless anal intercourse with regular sex partners (aOR = 5.49, 95% CI: 3.93–7.68) and non-regular sex partners (aOR = 2.95, 95% CI: 1.97–4.43) and engage in condomless insertive anal intercourse (aOR = 5.32, 95% CI: 3.72–7.60) and condomless receptive anal intercourse (aOR = 3.72, 95% CI: 2.62–5.29). …”
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Relationship of monocyte to high-density lipoprotein ratio (MHR) and other inflammatory biomarkers with sarcopenia: a population-based study by Zhiwei Xue, Jian Cao, Jianhui Mou, Rui Wang, Peng Liu

“…Methods The study comprised 10,321 participants aged 20 years and above from the United States. Multiple logistic regression was performed to explore the association between ln-transformed MHR, SII, NLR, NHHR and low muscle mass. …”
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Relationship between gender and perioperative clinical features in lung cancer patients who underwent VATS lobectomy by Wei Chen, Qiangqiang Zheng, Yi Shen, Min Liang, Yang Yuan, Yusong Lu, Yunfeng Zhou

“…The average daily postoperative thoracic drainage volume in male patients was considerably higher than that in female patients, and the postoperative duration of thoracic drainage tube and hospital stay in male patients were significantly longer than those in female patients. After multiple regression analysis, low FEVI values in males was found to be an independent risk factor for postoperative complications. …”
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Mapping knowledge landscapes and emerging trends in artificial intelligence for antimicrobial resistance: bibliometric and visualization analysis by Zhongli Wang, Zhongli Wang, Gaopei Zhu, Shixue Li, Shixue Li

“…The analysis integrated multiple bibliometric approaches: VOSviewer for visualization of collaboration networks and research clusters, CiteSpace for temporal evolution analysis, and quantitative analysis of publication metrics. …”
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Evaluation of double-balloon enteroscopy in the management of type 1 small bowel vascular lesions (angioectasia): a retrospective cohort study by Suleyman Dolu, Mehmet Emin Arayici, Soner Onem, Ilker Buyuktorun, Huseyin Dongelli, Goksel Bengi, Mesut Akarsu

“…Similarly, the prevalence of chronic renal failure and diabetes mellitus were significantly higher in the multiple DBE endotherapy group compared to the single DBE endotherapy group (p < 0.001; p = 0.032, respectively). …”
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Fractionation of Rare Earth Elements in Greisen and Hydrothermal Veins Related to A-Type Magmatism by Mikael Tillberg, Olga M. Maskenskaya, Henrik Drake, Johan K. Hogmalm, Curt Broman, Anthony E. Fallick, Mats E. Åström

“…Fluid-inclusion microthermometry reveals that multiple pulses of moderately to highly saline aqueous to carbonic solutions caused greisenization and vein formation at temperatures above 200–250°C and up to 430°C at the early hydrothermal stage in the veins. …”
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Phenolic Content and Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities of Malva sylvestris L., Malva oxyloba Boiss., Malva parviflora L., and Malva aegyptia L. Leaves Extract by Khalid A. Shadid, Ashok K. Shakya, Rajashri R. Naik, Nidal Jaradat, Husni S. Farah, Naeem Shalan, Nooman A. Khalaf, Ghaleb A. Oriquat

“…The methanolic extract of M. oxyloba has a pharmacological potential as a valuable natural product that can be utilized as a main ingredient in the design and development of new therapeutic formulations. It exerts multiple inhibitory properties against oxidative stress and bacterial growth. …”
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Risk factors and machine learning prediction models for intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy by Yingchun Ren, Xiaoying Shan, Gengchao Ding, Ling Ai, Weiying Zhu, Ying Ding, Fuzhou Yu, Yun Chen, Beijiao Wu

“…Through univariable and lasso regression analysis, total bile acid, gamma-glutamyl transferase, multiple pregnancy, lymphocyte percentage, hematocrit, neutrophil percentage, prothrombin time, Aspartate aminotransferase, red blood cell count, lymphocyte count and platelet count were identified as risk factors of ICP. …”
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Immunoinformatics Approach for Multiepitope Vaccine Prediction from H, M, F, and N Proteins of Peste des Petits Ruminants Virus by Bothina B. M. Gaafar, Sumaia A. Ali, Khoubieb Ali Abd-elrahman, Yassir A. Almofti

“…For T cells, MHC-I binding prediction tools showed multiple epitopes that interacted strongly with BoLA alleles. …”
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Mathematical modelling and phylodynamics for the study of dog rabies dynamics and control: A scoping review. by Maylis Layan, Simon Dellicour, Guy Baele, Simon Cauchemez, Hervé Bourhy

“…We found that despite often relying on scarce rabies epidemiological data, mathematical models investigated multiple aspects of rabies dynamics and control. These models confirmed the overwhelming efficacy of massive dog vaccination campaigns in all settings and unraveled the role of dog population structure and frequent introductions in dog rabies maintenance. …”
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Rural-urban disparity in uptaking skilled antenatal care visits by pregnant women in Bangladesh: Zero and One Inflated Poisson regression model. by Lubana Tanvia, M Ershadul Haque, Wasimul Bari

“…Non-parametric Kruskal-Wallis test has been performed for exploring unadjusted association of covariates with the response and Mann-Whitney U test has been conducted for multiple comparison in case of significant association for a covariate having more than two categories. …”
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Non-pharmacological interventions for primary hypertension: a systematic review and network meta-analysis protocol by Tao Xu, Fan-rong Liang, Qifu Li, Taipin Guo, Ziwen Chen, Yun-Jie Shu, Xueli Zhou

“…Many patients require a combination of multiple medications to reach targets, but adverse effects and financial burdens undermine adherence. …”
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Compact Quantum Cascade Laser-Based Noninvasive Glucose Sensor Upgraded with Direct Comb Data-Mining by Liying Song, Zhiqiang Han, Hengyong Nie, Woon-Ming Lau

“…Each design commonly comprises a mid-infrared QCL for emission, a multiple attenuation total reflection prism (MATR) for data acquisition, and a computer-controlled infrared detector for data analysis. …”
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Prevalence of mortality caused by injuries at Livingstone University Hospital, Zambia. A retrospective cross-sectional study. by Lukundo Siame, Malan Malumani, Chiyeñu O R Kaseya, Sergiy Ivashchenko, Leah Nombwende, Sepiso K Masenga, Benson M Hamooya, Michelo Haluuma Miyoba

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>The prevalence of death due to trauma was relatively low, with the majority experiencing multiple traumas. Burns were the most common cause and were associated with death, occurring within a day of hospitalization. …”
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Natural killer cells occupy unique spatial neighborhoods in HER2- and HER2+ human breast cancers by Femke A. I. Ehlers, Katie E. Blise, Courtney B. Betts, Shamilene Sivagnanam, Loes F. S. Kooreman, E. Shelley Hwang, Gerard M. J. Bos, Lotte Wieten, Lisa M. Coussens

“…Spatial cellular neighborhood analysis revealed multiple unique neighborhood compositions surrounding NK cells, where NK cells from HER2- tumors were more frequently found proximal to neoplastic tumor cells, whereas NK cells from HER2+ tumors were instead more frequently found proximal to CD3+ T cells. …”
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A cell-based model to study mechanisms of endothelial-dependent thrombin generation in response to inflammation and its modulation by hydroxychloroquine by Deepa J. Arachchillage, Golzar Mobayen, Mike Laffan, Anna M. Randi, Josefin Ahnström, Charis Pericleous

“…Background: Inflammation is a driver of thrombosis, but the phenomenon of thromboinflammation has been defined only recently, bringing together the multiple pathways involved. In vitro models can support the development of new therapeutics targeting the endothelium and also assess the existing immunomodulatory drugs, such as hydroxychloroquine, in modulating the inflammation-driven endothelial prothrombotic phenotype. …”
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