Proteome-wide mendelian randomization identifies causal plasma proteins in interstitial lung disease by Kunrong Yu, Wanying Li, Wenjie Long, Yijia Li, Yanting Li, Huili Liao, Jianhong Liu

“…Based on these findings, we propose for the first time that CDH15, ADAM15, and LTBR hold promise as novel potential circulating protein biomarkers and therapeutic targets for the diagnosis and treatment of ILD, IPF, and sarcoidosis, respectively, especially ADAM15, and these findings have the potential to provide new perspectives for advancing the research on the heterogeneity of ILD.…”
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The Effectiveness of an Educational Intervention on Countering Disinformation Moderated by Intellectual Humility by Eduard-Claudiu Gross, Delia Cristina Balaban

“…Hence, the European Commission (2022) published Guidelines for Teachers and Educators on Tackling Disinformation and Promoting Digital Literacy Through Education and Training. The present research looked at the role of social media literacy in increasing awareness of the role of social media in spreading disinformation. …”
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Analysis of inter-decade changes in trends and spatial patterns of annual and seasonal precipitation, case study: West of Iran by Fatemeh Ghiasabadi Farahani, Faramarz khoshakhlagh, Aliakbar Shamsipour, Ghasem Azizi, ebrahim fattahi

“…The present research about the spatial changes of precipitation is mainly focused on western areas of Iran. …”
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Computational Study of Some Urolithin Derivatives-based Biomass Corrosion Inhibitors on the Fe (110), Cu(111) and Al(111) Surface by Rebaz A. Omer

“…This study investigates the potential of urolithin derivatives (UroE, UroM5, UroM6, and UroM7) as eco-friendly corrosion inhibitors for Fe(110), Cu(111), and Al(111) surfaces. The research uses Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations and Monte Carlo (MC) simulations to compute quantum chemical parameters, Fukui function, and noncovalent interactions. …”
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Decoding Subjective Understanding: Using Biometric Signals to Classify Phases of Understanding by Milan Lazic, Earl Woodruff, Jenny Jun

“…Future studies should explore how physiological signatures of understanding phases both reflect and influence their associated cognitive processes, as well as the generalizability of this study’s findings across diverse populations and learning contexts (A suite of AI tools was employed in the development of this paper: (1) ChatGPT4o (for writing clarity and reference checking), (2) Grammarly (for grammar and editorial corrections), and (3) ResearchRabbit (reference management)).…”
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Characterization of COVID-19 on the elderly in the Ciego de Ávila municipality by Magdeline Francisco Castillo, Maité Padrón Castillo, Yadira Rodríguez Luaces, Dania Herrera Escurdia

“…The ethical principles of the research were complied with.<br /><strong>Results:</strong> 3215 patients were confirmed. …”
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Did the COVID-19 quarantine policies applied in Cochabamba, Bolivia mitigated cases successfully? an interrupted time series analysis by Rodrigo K. Arce Cardozo, Osvaldo Fonseca-Rodríguez, Yercin Mamani Ortiz, Miguel San Sebastian, Frida Jonsson

“…In the time series analysis, a correlation between the implementation of quarantine policies and a decrease in the slope of positive rates of COVID-19 cases was observed compared to periods without or with reduced quarantine policies. Conclusion This research underscores the local health system disparities and the effectiveness of stringent quarantine measures in curbing COVID-19 transmission in the Cochabamba region. …”
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Comparison of Resampling Methods and Radiomic Machine Learning Classifiers for Predicting Bone Quality Using Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry by Mailen Gonzalez, José Manuel Fuertes García, María Belén Zanchetta, Rubén Abdala, José María Massa

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: This research demonstrates the potential of radiomic texture features, resampling techniques, and machine learning methods for classifying DXA images into healthy or degraded bone structures, which potentially leads to improved clinical diagnosis and treatment.…”
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Synthesis of EPB/TiO2 Activated Carbon Composite Using Microwaves Activation for Purification of Motor Vehicle Exhaust Emissions by Wahyu Nur Aqni, Mega Nurhanisa, Dwiria Wahyuni

“… The palm oil plantation industry generates waste besides palm oil products, including empty palm bunch (EPB). This research examines the emission reduction capabilities of motor vehicle exhaust gases using a composite of activated carbon from EPB-AC/TiO2. …”
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Establishing a Surgical Procedure for Rhesus Epiretinal Scaffold Implantation with HiPSC-Derived Retinal Progenitors by Ziming Luo, Kang Li, Kaijing Li, Bikun Xian, Ying Liu, Sijing Yang, Chaochao Xu, Zhigang Fan, Shoutao Lu, Haijun Zhang, Jian Ge

“…The established surgical procedure offers a new insight into research of epiretinal cell replacement therapy in rhesus eyes. …”
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Comprehensive genome-wide analysis of ARF transcription factors in orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata): the positive regulatory role of DgARF7 in drought resistance by Miaoli Wang, Wen Liu, Guangyan Feng, Gang Nie, Zhongfu Yang, Feixiang Hao, Linkai Huang, Xinquan Zhang

“…DgARF7 also accelerated flowering time by inducing the flowering-related gene expression levels in Arabidopsis. This research provides important insights into the role of DgARF7 in orchardgrass and provides further understanding in molecular breeding.…”
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Clear Aligner Treatment: Indications, Advantages, and Adverse Effects—A Systematic Review by Clara Rasborg Hartogsohn, Liselotte Sonnesen

“…Only a few adverse effects in CAT were presented by the included studies. More high-quality research is needed regarding indications and contraindications for CAT.…”
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Clinical symptoms and surgical outcome of colloid cysts of the third ventricle: A multicenter retrospective study by V.M. Butenschoen, N. Lange, A. Quiring, L. Mikhina, J. Gempt, M. Shah, J. Beck, P. Evangelou, V. Rohde, D. Jankovic, F. Ringel, I. Janssen, K. Schaller, C.F. Freyschlag, C. Thomé, S. Maurer, M. Czabanka, P. Leissa, P. Vajkoczy, B. Meyer

“…Introduction: Colloid cysts of the third ventricle are benign brain lesions that may obstruct cerebrospinal fluid flow within the ventricular system and cause symptoms like headaches, deterioration of vision, and acute hydrocephalus. Research question: What is the clinical outcome of surgical treatment of third ventricle colloid cysts, and what factors are influencing long-term complications? …”
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Study on Inhibitory Effect of Cavity on Gas Explosion Propagation by Zhuo Yan, Shujie Yuan, Zhongqing Li, Shicheng Gu, Chaomin Mu

“…The cavity was installed in a pipeline system to carry out experimental research and to investigate the law of attenuation of gas explosion flames and shock wave overpressure after passing through the cavity. …”
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Changes in public awareness of the social determinants of health over 15 years in Wisconsin, United States by Stephanie A. Robert, Amy Yinan Liu

“…Conclusions: Despite consistent research documenting the social determinants of health, growing health care and policy attention to the social determinants of health, and population exposure to a variety of social determinants during the COVID-19 pandemic, there is little or no increase in public recognition of the social determinants of health, and notable increasing partisan divides.…”
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How Speech–Language Pathologists Adapt This Is Me Digital Transition Portfolios to Support Individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and Communication Challenges Acr... by Eve Müller, Jamie R. Kleiner, Danielle Evans, Ann Kern, Dawn Reikowsky, Katherine Smidl

“…To encourage a seamless transition, speech–language pathologists (SLPs) developed This is Me (TiME), a customizable, digital transition tool designed to help students/patients share personal information and advocate for needed support in their new settings. Researchers conducted a content analysis of 92 TiME transcripts to determine how SLPs used the tool across school and inpatient contexts. …”
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Health-Related Quality of Life, Expectations and Academic Satisfaction of Young College Students by Jesus Alberto García-García, Daniella Carrizales-Berlanga

“…Background: The study aimed to determine the relationship between the dimensions of health-related quality of life and the academic expectations of the outcome, future expectations, progress goals, and school satisfaction of young university students. Method: The research was observational, descriptive, correlational, and with a transitional design. …”
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A study on fuzzy cognitive maps using fuzzy inference system by Appasamy Saraswathi, Seyyed Edalatpanah, Sanaz Hami Hassan Kiyadeh

“…Section one introduces the basic introduction of transgender and the previous research of Fuzzy Cognitive Maps (FCM) and Combined FCM. …”
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Mitigating GNSS Multipath Effects Using XGBoost Integrated Classifier Based on Consistency Checks by Dengao Li, Xiaoli Ma, Jumin Zhao, Fanming Wu

“…According to the final positioning results, the proposed method shows a significant accuracy improvement compared to the existing research methods.…”
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Mapping fruit tree dynamics using phenological metrics from optimal Sentinel-2 data and Deep Neural Network by Yingisani Chabalala, Elhadi Adam, Mahlatse Kganyago

“…Given the socio-economic importance of fruit tree crops, the research sought to map the phenological dynamics of these crops using deep neural network (DNN) and optical Sentinel-2 data. …”
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