Prediction model for China's monthly LNG ex-factory prices based on BP-ARIMA by Xueping DU, Qinghua ZHAO, Lin MI, Zhikai LANG, Menglin LIU, Jiangtao WU

“…Accurately predicting these price trends is vital for optimizing the LNG industry chain layout and enhancing the economic efficiency of the natural gas supply chain. Methods Historical data on China's LNG ex-factory prices were collected and analyzed, identifying key factors that influence price changes through grey relational analysis. …”
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Biomarkers of Suicidal Ideation in Depression: Insights From VMHC Analysis and Machine Learning by Wang X, Liu F, Hu X, Zhang Q, Guan X, Wu J, Long X, Lu Z

“…This study explores differences in interhemispheric connectivity between MDD patients with and without SI, aiming to identify imaging biomarkers for suicide risk.Methods: This study included 48 SI patients and 44 non-SI patients. …”
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‘Community people are the most powerful resources’: qualitative critical realist analysis and framework to support co-produced responses to zoonotic disease threats with(in) Nepali... by Anna Durrance-Bagale, Hari Basnet, Nanda Bahadur Singh, Steven R. Belmain, James W. Rudge, Natasha Howard

“…We aimed to identify what would encourage co-production of activities to prevent potential transmission of zoonoses. Methods In this qualitative study, we (British and Nepali researchers) interviewed 73 participants from six communities across Nepal, with 10 participating in photovoice. …”
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Pathogenesis and Biomarkers of Cancer-Related Ischemic Stroke by Cen G, Wang J, Wang X, Song Y, Chen S, Li J, Huang Q, Liang Z

“…Gengyu Cen,1,* Jun Wang,1,* Xue Wang,1 Yiting Song,1 Shijian Chen,1 Jing Li,2 Qiuhui Huang,1 Zhijian Liang1 1Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Neurology, The Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Zhijian Liang, Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, People’s Republic of China, Email lzj200415@126.comObjective: To investigate the pathogenesis of cancer-related ischemic stroke (CRIS) and to search for reliable biomarkers of CRIS.Methods: Patients with CRIS, only-cancer and only-ischemic stroke who were hospitalized in the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University from May 2022 to January 2024 were recruited, and laboratory and clinical data of the three groups were collected. …”
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Construction and Evaluation of a Predictive Nomogram for Identifying Premature Failure of Arteriovenous Fistulas in Elderly Diabetic Patients by Liu S, Wang Y, He X, Li X

“…Shuangyan Liu,1,* Yaqing Wang,2,* Xiaojie He,1 Xiaodong Li3 1Graduate School of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050017, People’s Republic of China; 2Graduate School of Chengde Medical University, Chengde, Hebei, 067000, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Nephrology, Baoding No 1 Central Hospital, Baoding, Hebei, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Xiaodong Li, Department of Nephrology, Baoding No.1 Central Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Baoding Great Wall North Street No. 320, Baoding, Hebei, 071000, People’s Republic of China, Email lxd_765@sina.comBackground: This research aimed to identify risk factors contributing to premature maturation of arteriovenous fistulas (AVF) in elderly diabetic patients and develop a clinical prediction model.Methods: We conducted a retrospective review of 548 geriatric diabetic patients who underwent AVF creation for maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) at Baoding No 1 Central Hospital between January 2011 and December 2023. …”
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The Association and Mediators Between Sleep Problems in Autistic Children and Parenting Stress by Tang M, Li M, Huang M, Liu L, Zhu L, Chen Y

“…Meiling Tang,1,2,* Min Li,1,* Meijiao Huang,1 Lu Liu,3 Linping Zhu,4 Yongjun Chen1 1The Affiliated NanhuaHospital, Department of Neurology, Hengyang Medical College, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, 421002, People’s Republic of China; 2The Affiliated NanhuaHospital, Hengyang Medical College, Department of Pediatrics, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, 421002, People’s Republic of China; 3The Affiliated NanhuaHospital, Hengyang Medical College, Department of General Medicine, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, 421002, People’s Republic of China; 4The Affiliated NanhuaHospital, Hengyang Medical College, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, 421002, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Yongjun Chen, The Affiliated NanhuaHospital, Department of Neurology, Hengyang Medical College, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, 421002, People’s Republic of China, Email Cd20240823@163.com Min Li, The Affiliated NanhuaHospital, Department of Neurology, Hengyang Medical College, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, 421002, People’s Republic of China, Email lim-usc@qq.comPurpose: To investigate the association among sleep problems in autistic children, emotional symptom in autistic children and parenting stress.Methods: This study recruited a total of 292 children with autism in two special education schools in Hunan province, China. …”
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Enhanced Antibacterial Effect of pH/Gelatinase-Responsive Florfenicol Nanogels Against Staphylococcus aureus by Leng N, Liu J, Jiang Y, Du N, Dawood AS, Algharib SA, Luo W

“…Nevertheless, florfenicol is widely dispersed throughout the body and is challenging to penetrate to the targeted site at an appropriate therapeutic dosage, florfenicol’s effectiveness in treating dairy cow mastitis caused by SCVs is comparatively low.Methods: Florfenicol composite nanogels with sustained and targeted release effects were prepared by complexation of β-cyclodextrins (β-CD) and electrostatic interaction between gelatin (positive charge) and γ-polyglutamic acid (γ-PGA) (negative charge) using sodium tripolyphosphate (TPP) (ionic crosslinkers). …”
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Evaluating gender-based disparities in the outcomes of impella use in acute myocardial infarction patients with cardiogenic shock; insights from real-world global data by Abdul Wali Khan, Muhammad Ahmad, Ushna Gul, Muhammad Ishaq, Farhan Ullah Afridi, Zeeshan Ahmad, Sadiq Ullah, Zafar Ali, Tanzeel Rehman, Talal Asif

“…This study aimed to evaluate gender-based differences in clinical outcomes following Impella implantation for CS secondary to myocardial infarction (MI). Methods Using real-world data from the TriNetX database, all patients with CS secondary to MI who underwent Impella implantation were identified and then divided into two cohorts based on gender. …”
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Acute depletion of complement C3 with cobra venom factor attenuates memory deficits induced by status epilepticus by Nicole D. Schartz, Yibo Li, Alexandra L. Sommer, Amy L. Brewster

“…In this study, we utilized cobra venom factor (CVF), a structural analog of C3 that results in its depletion, to investigate the protective effects of post‐SE C3 ablation on memory deficits that develop during epileptogenesis. Methods SE was induced in male rats using the chemoconvulsant pilocarpine. …”
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Effect of Polysaccharide Compounds on the Stability of Oil-In-Water Emulsions during Storage by Yuliya V. Frolova, Roman V. Sobolev, Varuzhan A. Sarkisyan, Alla A. Kochetkova

“…The oxidative stability was studied using standard methods for determining the peroxide value and conjugated dienes. …”
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Addressing “what matters most” to reduce mental health stigma in primary healthcare settings: a qualitative study in Lebanon by Racha Abi Hana, Eva Heim, Pim Cuijpers, Marit Sijbrandij, Rabih El Chammay, Brandon A. Kohrt

“…WMM for PWLE focused on equality, support, compassion, and confidentiality. …”
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Research of the second pneumeseparating channel of the machine for preliminary grain cleaning MPO-30R «VELES» by A. L. Glushkov, Yu. V. Sychugov, V. A. Lazykin

“…Experimental studies were carried out by conventional methods in three modes: preliminary, primary and secondary cleaning of grain. …”
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A Predictive Model for Disseminated Intravascular Coagulopathy in Sepsis: An Observational Study by Fu Y, He Y, Zheng C, Zeng J, Ou H

“…Despite various prognostic scoring systems, there is a lack of a specific model for DIC prediction in sepsis patients.Methods: This observational study included 336 sepsis patients. …”
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Abdominal Massage Decreases Food Intake and Body Weight in High-Fat Diet-Induced Obese Rats Through Upregulating GPR41/GPR43-PYY/GLP-1 Axis by Ma F, Li H, Huang C, Shuai C, An C, Zhang W

“…However, the mechanism by which abdominal massage induces weight loss remains largely unclear.Methods: Healthy male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were randomly grouped into standard diet control (15% fat content) group and high-fat diet (HFD, 40% fat content) group. …”
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Effect of Nandrolone Decanoate on Some Biochemical Markers When Used as Adjuvant Therapy for Healing of Facial Muscle Wound by Tamarah M. Al-Abdullah, Faehaa A. Al-Mashhadane

“…The steroid Nandrolone-Decanoate, when injected locally to the masseter muscle, improves healing. Materials and Methods: The study comprised twenty-five healthy rabbits, were sorted into three equal groups at random. …”
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Have We Made Progress? Interprofessional Diversity Within Faculty and Course Directors of Continuous Professional Development Courses Pre- and Post-Joint Accreditation by Ness B, Herndon J, Hoffmann C, Benysh S, Bowler C, Tan W

“…Becky Ness,1,* Justine Herndon,2,* Chelsey Hoffmann,3,* Susan Benysh,4 Carrie Bowler,4 Winston Tan5 1Department of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic Health System Southwest Minnesota, Mankato, MN, USA; 2Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA; 3Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Pain Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA; 4Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA; 5Department of Hematology and Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Becky Ness, Department of Nephrology and Hypertension Mayo Clinic Health System Southwest Minnesota, 1025 Marsh Street, Mankato, MN, 56001, USA, Email ness.becky@mayo.eduObjective: This study aimed to quantify the impact of joint accreditation on the prevalence of physician and non-physician continuous professional development (CPD) course directors(CDs) and faculty.Methods: CPD CDs and faculty credentials were collected in 2017 (one-year pre-joint accreditation) and 2022 (one-year post-joint accreditation), using electronic and manual data extraction. …”
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Botulinum toxin and occlusal splints for the management of sleep bruxism in individuals with implant overdentures: A randomized controlled trial by Samer Mostafa Ali, Ahmed Yaseen Alqutaibi, Afaf Aboalrejal, Dina Mohamed Elawady

“…This randomized, single-blinded, control-group, pretest–posttest prospective trial evaluated the occlusal guard and Botox injections (BTX) effectiveness in managing sleep bruxism (SB) in subjects whose one of the edentulous arches had been restored with the implant-supported OD. Methods: Forty-two patients diagnosed with definite bruxism were selected, all of which had implant-retained ODs opposing natural dentition. …”
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Neural Classification of Argument Elements and Styles in Arabic Competitive Debates by Al-Zawqari Ali, Mohamed Ahmed, Abdul Gabbar Al-Sharafi, Mohammad M. Khader, Ali Safa, Gerd Vandersteen

“…Our annotated corpus and baseline models establish the first rigorous benchmark for argument mining in Arabic competitive debates and serve as a blueprint for applying these methods to other low-resource languages.…”
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Therapeutic Potential of Compounds with High Affinity to BAG2 in Inhibiting Keloid Disease by Wang Y, Yuan Z, Zhou R, Lu L, Wang X, Yang J

“…This study was aimed to elucidate the role of Bcl-2-associated athanogene 2 (BAG2) in keloid pathology and identify compounds with high-affinity to BAG2.Patients and Methods: Cell migration, and cell proliferation assays, along with flow cytometry, were used to evaluate the effects of BAG2 on keloid fibroblasts (KFs) derived from tissue samples of patients with abdominal or chest keloids. …”
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Effect of Low-Dose Esketamine on Postoperative Delirium in Elderly Patients Undergoing Total Hip or Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Ma CB, Zhang CY, Gou CL, Liang ZH, Zhang JX, Xing F, Yuan JJ, Wei X, Zhang YB, Wang ZY

“…This randomized controlled trial aimed to investigate the effects of low-dose esketamine on the incidence of POD in elderly patients underwent total hip or knee arthroplasty.Patients and Methods: Two hundred and sixty elderly participants were randomly assigned to either the esketamine group (Group E) (0.20mg/kg loading, 0.125mg/kg/h infusion, 0.5 mg/kg for postoperative analgesia) or the placebo group (Group P) (received normal saline). …”
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