Exploring the barriers to cervical screening and perspectives on new self-sampling methods amongst under-served groups by Stephanie Gillibrand, Helen Gibson, Kelly Howells, Sean Urwin, Jennifer C. Davies, Emma J. Crosbie, Caroline Sanders

“…The introduction of self-sampling alongside traditional methods may reduce barriers to screening, and may boost screening rates for under-screened groups but only if they are implemented with appropriate information and sufficient communication. …”
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Age-related differences in long-term potentiation-like plasticity and short-latency afferent inhibition and their association with cognitive function by Tong Wang, Ying Shen, Tianjiao Zhang, Chuan He, Qian Lu, Jie Song, Manyu Dong, Yilun Qian, Sisi Huang, Jing Teng

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Associations between fear of COVID-19 and mental health in Ghana: A sequential mediation model by Jiajia Ye, Po-Ching Huang, Emma Sethina Adjaottor, Frimpong-Manso Addo, Mark D. Griffiths, Daniel Kwasi Ahorsu, Chung-Ying Lin

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Conglomerated Imiquimod and Metronidazole Incorporated Biodegradable Nanofibrous Mats for Potential Therapy of Cervical Cancer by Chen YP, Chiu CF, Wang CN, Lin CC, Shen CR, Yao YC, Kuo YH, Liu SJ

“…Yi-Pin Chen,1,2 Chiao-Fan Chiu,3,4 Chien-Neng Wang,1 Chu-Chi Lin,1 Chia-Rui Shen,5– 7 Yi-Chen Yao,8 Yi-Hua Kuo,8 Shih-Jung Liu8,9 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Keelung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung, 20401, Taiwan; 2School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan; 3Department of Pediatrics, Linkou Medical Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan; 4Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, 33302, Taiwan; 5Department of Medical Biotechnology and Laboratory Science, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, 33302, Taiwan; 6Department of Ophthalmology, Lin-Kou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan; 7R&D Center of Biochemical Engineering Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Ming Chi University of Technology, New Taipei, Taiwan; 8Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, 33302, Taiwan; 9Bone and Joint Research Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital-Linkou, Taoyuan, 33305, TaiwanCorrespondence: Shih-Jung Liu, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chang Gung University, 259, Wen-Hwa 1st Road, Kwei-Shan, Tao-Yuan, 33302, Taiwan, Tel +886-3-2118166, Fax +886-3-2118558, Email shihjung@mail.cgu.edu.twBackground: In clinical practice, imiquimod is used to treat Human Papillomavirus (HPV)-related lesions, such as condyloma and Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (CIN). …”
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Prediction of Distant Metastasis of Renal Cell Carcinoma Based on Interpretable Machine Learning: A Multicenter Retrospective Study by Dong J, Duan M, Liu X, Li H, Zhang Y, Zhang T, Fu C, Yu J, Hu W, Peng S

“…Jinkai Dong,1,* Minjie Duan,2,3,* Xiaozhu Liu,4,* Huan Li,5 Yang Zhang,6 Tingting Zhang,7 Chengwei Fu,1 Jie Yu,8 Weike Hu,9 Shengxian Peng9,* 1Senior Department of Urology, the Third Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 2Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 3Medical Innovation Research Department, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 4Emergency and Critical Care Medical Center, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 5Chongqing College of Electronic Engineering, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China; 6College of Medical Informatics, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China; 7Department of Endocrinology, Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 8Department of Medical Imaging, The Affiliated Taian City Central Hospital of Qingdao University, Taian, People’s Republic of China; 9Scientific Research Department, First People’s Hospital of Zigong City, Zigong, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Shengxian Peng, Scientific Research Department, First People’s Hospital of Zigong City, No. 42, 1st Street, Shangyihao, ZiLiuJing District, ZiGong, SiChuan, 643000, People’s Republic of China, Email 13258280319@163.comBackground: : The traditional tool for predicting distant metastasis in renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is still insufficient. …”
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Access to context-specific lexical-semantic information during discourse tasks differentiates speakers with latent aphasia, mild cognitive impairment, and cognitively healthy adult... by Brielle C. Stark, Brielle C. Stark, Sarah Grace Dalton, Alyssa M. Lanzi, Alyssa M. Lanzi

“…PurposeMild language impairments experienced by adults with neurogenic communication disorders are often difficult to detect due to the lack of sensitive traditional performance-based measures. This is problematic since many adults who have mild language deficits experience daily activity and participation limitations that are undetected and not managed. …”
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Research progress of phosphogypsum-based backfill technology by Qiusong CHEN, Aixiang WU

“…Its main chemical components are CaO, SO3, and SiO2, and domestic phosphogypsum generally contains lower fluorine levels, ranging between 0.5% and 1.5%, compared to foreign samples. In addition to traditional factors such as slurry concentration, lime–sand ratio, and admixture, the composition and particle size of phosphogypsum, pretreatment methods, ambient temperature, and stirring time significantly affect its rheological properties. …”
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Evaluation of Non-Invasive Hemoglobin Monitoring in Perioperative Patients: A Retrospective Study of the Rad-67^TM (Masimo) by Philipp Helmer, Andreas Steinisch, Sebastian Hottenrott, Tobias Schlesinger, Michael Sammeth, Patrick Meybohm, Peter Kranke

“…Accurate Hb monitoring allows for timely interventions to address perioperative anemia and, thus, prevent morbidity and mortality. Traditional Hb measurements rely on invasive blood sampling, which significantly contributes to iatrogenic anemia and poses discomfort and increased infection risks. …”
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Fruit Quality and Production Parameters of Some Bitter Cherry Cultivars by Ionel Perju, Iulia Mineață, Sorina Sîrbu, Iuliana Elena Golache, Ionuț Vasile Ungureanu, Carmen Doina Jităreanu

“…<i>sylvestris</i> Ser.) represent a valuable raw material in the traditional Eastern European food industry with high potential within the horticultural chain and circular economy in the context of global food security due to exceptional nutritional properties. …”
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Race as a prognostic factor of breast mucinous carcinoma by Dingyuan Wang, Yang Wang, Songlin Gao, Rongshou Zheng, Guijian Wu, Jianping Wang, Can Lu, Kena Bu, Chun Zhang, Wanqing Chen, Bailin Zhang

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Effect of Vocational Rehabilitation Training Camp on Patients with Spinal Cord Injury Returning to Society by Lingjuan RAO, Li DAI, Li CHEN, Xiaoling LI, Jichao XIONG, Qingjun YANG, Huazhong YANG, Jinlong CUI

“…The control group received conventional rehabilitation treatment (including basic training, daily life activity training, traditional Chinese medicine therapy, etc.) for 6 hours a day, 5 days a week, for 12 weeks. …”
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A green forage diet enhances microbial diversity in buffalo rumen by Angela Salzano, Giovanna Bifulco, Alfio Calanni Macchio, Valentina Longobardi, Francesca Aragona, Giovan Maria Pacelli, Giuseppe Campanile

“…Aim of the work was to analyze the effects of an experimental feed based on the inclusion of ryegrass green forage (16.1 kg dry matter (DM) and, in kg on DM, 14.4 kg crude protein, 5.0 kg fat, 38.5 kg NDF, 23.4 kg ADF, 33.1 NSC, 15.5 kg and 0.91 Milk forage units; Green group) on the microbial composition of the rumen of buffaloes compared to a traditional total mixed ratio (TMR) diet (16.0 kg DM and, in kg on DM, 14.5 kg crude protein, 4.8 kg fat, 38.0 kg NDF, 24.0 kg ADF, 34.0 NSC, 21.0 kg and 0.93 Milk forage units; Dry group). …”
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Exploration of Degradation Mechanism of Chlorogenic Acids in Stevia Based on UPLC-QTOF MS/MS by Juan-juan WU, Zi-xuan WANG, Yun-he LIAN, Li-juan HOU, Zhi-ping NIU, Wen-chang WANG, Di WU

“…Chlorogenic acids (caffeoylquinic acids, CQAs), as key bioactive components in numerous traditional herbal medicines, are highly acclaimed for their various biological activities and therapeutic benefits. …”
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A Multifunctional MIL-101-NH2(Fe) Nanoplatform for Synergistic Melanoma Therapy by Shang J, Chen Y, Wang F, Yang J, Li Y, Yang L, Liu X, Zhong Z, Yue C, Zhou M

“…Jinlu Shang,1,2,&ast; Yongjun Chen,2,&ast; Fangliang Wang,3,&ast; Jing Yang,2 Yi Li,4 Liuxuan Yang,2 Xiuqiong Liu,1 Zhirong Zhong,5 Chaochi Yue,6 Meiling Zhou2 1Department of Pharmacy, West China Hospital Sichuan University Jintang Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610400, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, 646000, People’s Republic of China; 3Chongqing Key Laboratory for Pharmaceutical Metabolism Research, Chongqing Pharmacodynamic Evaluation Engineering Technology Research Center, College of Pharmacy Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Nuclear Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, 646000, People’s Republic of China; 5Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, 646000, People’s Republic of China; 6Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, 646000, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Meiling Zhou; Chaochi Yue, Email meilzhou@163.com; yuechaochi18@swmu.edu.cnBackground: Melanoma is an aggressive form of skin cancer, and single-modality treatments often fail to prevent tumor recurrence and metastasis. …”
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Nomogram based on the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and MR diffusion quantitative parameters for predicting Ki67 expression in hepatocellular carcinoma from a prospective study by Yu-chen Wei, Liang yun, Yan-ling Liang, Robert Grimm, Chongze Yang, Yuan-fang Tao, Sheng-chen Jiang, Jin-yuan Liao

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Risk barriers and sustainability in payment for ecosystem service implementation in smallholder forestry by A. Ibrahim, S. Withaningsih, R. Kinseng, Parikesit ., D. Muhamad

“…Socio-cultural factors, including gender dynamics, traditional beliefs, and generational disparities, shape farmers' attitudes toward payment for ecosystem services adoption, necessitating targeted interventions to foster trust and community acceptance. …”
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Unified Mobile App for Streamlining Verbal Autopsy and Cause of Death Assignment in India: Design and Development Study by Harleen Kaur, Stuti Tripathi, Manjeet Singh Chalga, Sudhir K Benara, Amit Dhiman, Shefali Gupta, Saritha Nair, Geetha Menon, B K Gulati, Sandeep Sharma, Saurabh Sharma

“…This questionnaire encompasses the primary signs and symptoms associated with prevalent diseases across all age groups. Traditional methods have primarily involved paper-based questionnaires and physician-coded approaches for COD assignment, which is time-consuming and resource-intensive. …”
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Utilization of Phosphogypsum and Sediment in Subgrade Material for Pavement Construction by Dragana Tomašević Pilipović, Nataša Slijepčević, Dunja Rađenović Veselić, Miloš Šešlija, Vesna Bulatović, Nataša Duduković

“…(1) Background: The construction industry continuously seeks sustainable alternatives to traditional materials for subgrade material in pavement construction, aiming to mitigate environmental impact while maintaining performance standards. …”
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Effects of virtual reality technology on early mobility in critically ill adult patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yansha He, Yansha He, Qin Yang, Xiaoxia Dai, Tian Chen, Huan Wu, Kunjie Li, Shiqiong Zhu, Yanlin Liu, Hua Lei

“…The meta-analysis showed that, compared to the control group, virtual reality technology significantly improved the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) score (MD = 3.95, 95% CI: 3.19, 4.70, p &lt; 0.05), the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) score (MD = 0.21, 95% CI: −1.35, 1.76, p &gt; 0.05), the Functional Ambulation Category (FAC) score (MD = 0.72, 95% CI: 0.49, 0.94, p &lt; 0.05), the upper limb motor function (Fugl-Meyer Assessment, FMA) score (MD = 5.08, 95% CI: 3.46, 6.69, p &lt; 0.05), and the lower limb motor function (Fugl-Meyer Assessment FMA) score (MD = 2.83, 95% CI: 1.99, 3.67, p &lt; 0.05) of the adult critically ill patients.ConclusionCompared to traditional rehabilitation techniques, virtual reality technology has a better overall effect in improving motor rehabilitation in critically ill patients and enhancing balance, functional walking, and upper and lower limb motor functions. …”
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Attention to Monkeypox: An Interpretable Monkeypox Detection Technique Using Attention Mechanism by Avi Deb Raha, Mrityunjoy Gain, Rameswar Debnath, Apurba Adhikary, Yu Qiao, Md. Mehedi Hassan, Anupam Kumar Bairagi, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful Islam

“…Finally, to comprehensively assess the performance of our model, we employed a range of evaluation metrics, including Cohen&#x2019;s Kappa, Matthews Correlation Coefficient, and Youden&#x2019;s J Index, alongside traditional measures like accuracy, F1-score, precision, recall, sensitivity, and specificity. …”
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