Introduction to deep learning methods for multi‐species predictions by Yuqing Hu, Sara Si‐Moussi, Wilfried Thuiller

“…The field of ecology now possesses an additional, potent tool in its arsenal that can foster basic and fundamental research.…”
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Developing institution-specific admission competency criteria for prospective health sciences students by Eunhee Kang, Ryan Jin Young Kim, Young-Seok Park, Shin-Young Park, Jihyun Lee

“…However, few schools have established their admission competency criteria, although the majority possess their own models of graduation competencies. …”
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A Simple Nomogram for Predicting the Development of ARDS in Postoperative Patients with Gastrointestinal Perforation: A Single-Center Retrospective Study by Zhang Z, Zhao H, Zhang Z, Jia L, Long L, Fu Y, Du Q

“…The calibration curve and decision curve analysis (DCA) demonstrate that the nomogram possesses good predictive value and clinical practicability.Conclusion: Our research introduced a nomogram that integrates six independent risk factors, facilitating the precise prediction of ARDS risk in postoperative patients following gastrointestinal perforation.Keywords: gastrointestinal perforation, acute respiratory distress syndrome, prediction model, nomogram…”
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Multi-mode Motion Analysis of Sideward Opening Aircraft Doors Based on Position and Orientation Characteristic Theory by Wu Borui, Hang Lubin, Peng Jiyou, Huang Xiaobo, Wu Yang, Qiu Xudong

“…It reveals that the door mechanism possesses two kinds of motion modes with one degree of freedom and different number of non-independent elements during the lifting and rotating processes. …”
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Biologic Cost per Effectively Treated Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient in a Large Managed Care Population: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Tao Gu, Neel Shah, Gaurav Deshpande, Derek H. Tang, Debra F. Eisenberg, David J. Harrison

“…The algorithm defined effectiveness during the 12-month post-index period as achieving all six of the following: high adherence (medication possession ratio ≥80% or infusions consistent with the product label); no increase in biologic dose or decrease in dosing interval; no new biologic; no new nonbiologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug; no new or increased oral glucocorticoid use; and ≤1 glucocorticoid injection. …”
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Economic impact of medication non-adherence by disease groups: a systematic review by Victoria Garcia-Cardenas, Rachelle Louise Cutler, Fernando Fernandez-Llimos, Michael Frommer, Charlie Benrimoj

“…Costs attributed to ‘all causes’ non-adherence ranged from $5271 to $52 341. Medication possession ratio was the metric most used to calculate patient adherence, with varying cut-off points defining non-adherence. …”
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WNT3A promotes the cementogenic differentiation of dental pulp stem cells through the FOXO1 signaling pathway by Dongmei Cheng, Yang Bao, Xue Wang, Haidong Xiang, Tianyuan Guo, Yong Du, Zhiyong Zhang, Han Guo

“…Abstract Background Dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) possess capability of multidirectional differentiation, and their cementogenic differentiation potential enables them to participate in cementum repair and regeneration. …”
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A tendency towards leaf rust resistance decrease in common wheat introgression lines with genetic material from Aegilops speltoides Tausch by L. Ya. Plotnikova, L. V. Meshkova, E. I. Gultyaeva, O. Р. Mitrofanova, I. F. Lapochkina

“…Presumably, the rest of samples possess additional not yet identified genes of Ae. speltoides. …”
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Oral microbiocenosis state under different approaches of replacing dental crown defects by Ye.A. Sardykov, O.V. Ishchenko, O.O. Fastovets

“…The obtained isolates of opportunists possessed high virulence properties. Streptococcus spp. cultures were sensitive to norfloxacin screening in only 28.6% of cases. …”
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Integrating in vitro and in silico techniques for evaluating the antioxidant activity of Chrysanthemum indicum L by Fatimawali, Billy J. Kepel, Linda W. A. Rotty, Trina E. Tallei, Fahrul Nurkolis

“…., an herb with rich historical usage for alleviating diverse discomforts and oxidative stress-related ailments, possesses potential antioxidant properties. Nevertheless, the precise mechanism underlying its efficacy remains poorly understood. …”
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mtlA, a novel typing gene offering enhanced resolution for pandemic Vibrio species by Lei Zhou, Danlei Liu, Zilong Zhang, Yongqiang Zhu, Huajun Zheng

“…In summary, these findings validated the potential typing application of the mtlA gene in Vibrio species.IMPORTANCEVibrio is a collection of gram-negative bacteria characterized by possessing two chromosomes, which exhibit numerous shared biological and genomic traits. …”
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Future-proofing quality education using integrated assessment systems by Lucy Tambudzai Chamba, Namatirai Chikusvura

“…While SDG4 emphasizes quality education, traditional assessments do not account for the diverse skills and intelligence learners possess. This gap between assessment and the needs of SDG4 presents a conundrum for educators: How can we develop assessment strategies that encompass multiple intelligences and prepare learners for the future while ensuring the delivery of quality education as outlined by SDG4? …”
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Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking Study on the Mechanism of the Therapeutic Effect of Strychni Semen in NSCLC by He Geng, Yujie Xue, Binghua Yan, Zhaoxue Lu, Hengjin Yang, Peng Li, Jundong Zhou

“…Abstract Strychni Semen, characterized by its bitter taste and warm properties, has been confirmed to possess anti-tumor properties. However, the molecular mechanism of Strychni Semen in treating non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) needs further study. …”
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The antiosteoporotic effect of oxymatrine compared to testosterone in orchiectomized rats by Anwaar M. Shaban, Eman A. Ali, Sara G. Tayel, Sara Kamal Rizk, Dalia F. El Agamy

“…Notably, oxymatrine (OMT) possesses potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. …”
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Root Canal Configuration of Burmese (Myanmar) Maxillary First Molar: A Micro-Computed Tomography Study by M. M. Kyaw Moe, H. J. Jo, J. H. Ha, S. K. Kim

“…Three additional canal types were observed for 4% in total. All palatal roots possessed the simplest type I canal. Apical ramification occurred in 69 mesiobuccal roots (68.3%), 36 distobuccal roots (35.6%), and 37 palatal roots (36.6%). …”
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SMILE and Wavefront-Guided LASIK Out-Compete Other Refractive Surgeries in Ameliorating the Induction of High-Order Aberrations in Anterior Corneal Surface by Min-jie Ye, Cai-yuan Liu, Rong-feng Liao, Zheng-yu Gu, Bing-ying Zhao, Yi Liao

“…In addition, SMILE also possesses better ability to reduce the induction of SA in comparison with LASIK and FS-LASIK. …”
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HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Cascade Stages Among Men Who Have Sex With Men With Sexually Transmitted Infections in China: Multicenter Cross-Sectional Survey Study by Xue Yang, Wenting Kang, Zhuoer Zhang, Houlin Tang, Dapeng Zhang, Lijun Sun, Zaicun Li, An Liu

“…Among them, 85.55% (n=1137) had heard of PrEP, 81.57% (n=1084) expressed their willingness to use PrEP if engaging in high-risk HIV behaviors, 70.58% (n=938) had consulted a health care professional about PrEP, 62.98% (n=837) reported having used PrEP, and 46.35% (n=616) possessed a basic understanding of PrEP. The results of multivariate logistic regression analyses showed that the same factors significantly influenced both knowledge of PrEP and willingness to take PrEP, including age, education, marital status, income, condom usage, participation in group sex, HIV status of the most recent male sexual partner, and postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) usage. …”
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Extracellular Vesicles Released from Neprilysin Gene-Modified Human Umbilical Cord-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Enhance Therapeutic Effects in an Alzheimer’s Disease Animal Model... by HyeJu Jeong, Ok Joon Kim, Seung-Hun Oh, Sanghoon Lee, Han A. Reum Lee, Kee Ook Lee, Boo-Yong Lee, Nam Keun Kim

“…Although there was no significant difference in cognitive function between the hUC-MSC groups, NEP-enhanced hUC-MSCs had superior neurogenesis and anti-inflammation properties compared to naïve hUC-MSCs due to increased NEP in the hippocampus by enriched NEP-possessing EVs. NEP gene-modified MSCs that release an increased amount of NEP within EVs may be a promising therapeutic option in AD treatment.…”
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Leveraging ChatGPT to Produce Patient Education Materials for Common Hand Conditions by George Abdelmalek, MD, Harjot Uppal, MBA, Daniel Garcia, BS, Joseph Farshchian, MD, Arash Emami, MD, Andrew McGinniss, MD

“…Purpose: Many adults in the United States possess basic or below basic health literacy skills, making it essential for patient education materials (PEMs) to be presented at or below a sixth-grade reading level. …”
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Association between medication adherence and disease outcomes in patients with hepatitis B-related cirrhosis: a population-based case–control study by Vivian Chia-Rong Hsieh, Kuo-Yu Fu, Meng-Lun Hsieh, Jou-An Chen

“…Study groups are propensity-score matched. Medication possession ratio (MPR) is used as a measure of treatment adherence for oral antiviral drugs, and conditional logistic regression models are used to estimate the odds of decompensation and mortality after accounting for MPR and other covariates.Results Between decompensated and compensated patients, longer term treatment adherence is seen higher in the compensated group versus the decompensated group: 1-year MPR (0.65±0.43 vs 0.57±0.53) and 6-month MPR (0.79±0.52 vs 0.76±0.79). …”
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