Development of 24-pulse Thyristor Converter with Optimal Power by LIANG Wenkun, LAI Yubin, FANG Changshi

“…Finally, the tested load voltage waveforms and experimental data are given. Experimental results agreement with the theoretical analysis.…”
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Integrating weighted gene co-expression network analysis and machine learning to elucidate neural characteristics in a mouse model of depression by Jinli Gao, Qinglang Wang, Jie Liu, Siqian Zheng, Jiahong Liu, Zhiyong Gao, Cheng Zhu

“…Integration of weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) with the random forest algorithm enabled the identification of critical genes strongly associated with depression onset, offering theoretical support and potential biomarkers for early diagnosis and precision treatment.MethodsGene expression data from depression-related mouse models were obtained from public GEO datasets (e.g., GSE102556) and normalized using Z-score transformation. …”
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Accessibility for people with motor disabilities at CEOs in Brazil: an ecological study by Djalma Antonio de LIMA JÚNIOR, Magda Lyce Rodrigues CAMPOS, Elisa Miranda COSTA, Rejane Christine de Sousa QUEIROZ, Ana Margarida Melo NUNES, Nilcema FIGUEIREDO, Paulo Sávio Angeira de GOES, Erika Barbara Abreu Fonseca THOMAZ

“…The structural items analyzed included corridors and doors adapted for wheelchairs, functional wheelchairs, access ramps with handrails, and bathrooms adapted for PwMD. …”
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Identify predictive factors for the emergence of self-reported oropharyngeal dysphagia in older men and women populations: a retrospective cohort analysis by Shuang Liu, Shuang Liu, Ling-Jie Fan, Hao Tian, Sha-Sha Wei, Si-Jie Zhang, Mei He, Ji-Hong Wei

“…Employing a random forest feature selection, specifically recursive feature elimination and mean decrease impurity algorithm, we assessed 128 variables to identify critical factors including demographics, health, physical and neurological functionality, and environmental conditions. The study further applied logistic regression and explored factor interactions using restricted cubic splines, streamlining the analysis to focus on key determinants of oropharyngeal dysphagia.ResultsInitial findings show a decrease in new-onset OD from 15.62% in 2011 to 14.49% in 2015, with women more frequently affected. …”
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Neutrophil to albumin ratio predicts cardiovascular and all cause mortality in CVD patients with abnormal glucose metabolism by Jiaxin Li, Mingyue Yang, Xue Zhang, Rui Huang, Ying Zhang, Kuanlu Fan

“…Kaplan–Meier survival curves confirmed greater mortality in the T3 group. Mediation analysis found that renal function, measured by eGFR, accounted for 14.49% of the effect on all-cause mortality and 13.38% on cardiovascular mortality. …”
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Thermal analysis for obtaining coal ignition characteristics in boilers—Part 1: Specific heat capacity, ignition temperature, and ignition heat by Yang LIU, Zezheng SHI, Zhaoshuai CHEN, Haoyu GOU, Jiye TAO, Shiming XU, Bo YU, Peitao ZHAO, Peifang FU, Huaichun ZHOU

“…The proposed thermal analysis methodology can provide a reference for obtaining the basic data required for CFD simulation of coal ignition characteristics in boilers.…”
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Transcriptome Analysis Reveals the Molecular Mechanism Involved in Carotenoid Absorption and Metabolism in the Ridgetail White Prawn <i>Exopalaemon carinicauda</i> by Yumin Han, Yang Yu, Chengsong Zhang, Shihao Li, Jianbo Yuan, Fuhua Li

“…Astaxanthin plays a vital role in pigmentation, immune function, reproduction, and antioxidation in aquatic species. …”
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Microgrid modernization using exponential decentralized consensus-based energy assessment by considering renewable generation uncertainties and operational price analysis by Ijaz Ahmed, Muhammad Rehan, Mohammed Alqahtani, Muhammad Khalid

“…The exponential convergence analysis under directed graphs takes into account a Lyapunov function. …”
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Analysis of the mediating role of life style in the relationship between health literacy and self-rated health employing structural equation modeling by Mansour Bagherinia, Shahab Rezaeian, Ebrahim Shakiba, Raheleh Maleki, Abbas Mohammad Karimi Mazhin, Hadi Darvishigilan, Maryam Janatolmakan, Badriyeh Karami

“…The structural equation modeling (SEM) was used. Statistical analysis of data was performed using Stata version 14.2 software. …”
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Association between abdominal obesity and cognitive decline among Chinese middle-aged and older adults: a 10-year follow-up from CHARLS by Qiong Wu, Xu Zhu, Dan Feng, Ziyan Zhang, Can Wen, Xinbin Xia

“…After controlling for confounders, participants with abdominal obesity were less likely to experience rapid decline (OR: 0.67, 95%CI: 0.51–0.8) and slow decline (OR: 0.81, 95%CI: 0.69–0.95) of cognitive function, compared to those with normal WC. RCS analysis showed a decreased risk of cognitive decline with increasing WC. …”
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Efficacy and prognosis analysis of pulley traction-assisted endoscopic submucosal dissection with dental floss for early gastric cancer and precancerous lesions by Hao Luo, Jie Tang, Xiaotong He, Yinglei Shi, Yunli Chang

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Effect of Rosmarinus officinalis supplementation on productive performance and egg quality traits in laying hens: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Hossein Hassanpour, Aziz A. Fallah, Navid Farhadi, Reza Ameri, Waranyoo Kaewduangta

“…An extensive search across multiple databases yields 18 eligible studies that met predefined criteria, focusing on metrics including egg production rate, egg weight, egg mass, egg index, shell thickness, yolk color, yolk index, Haugh unit, yolk/albumin quantity, and shell strength. Data extraction and analysis were conducted, calculating unstandardized mean differences and confidence intervals to assess the effect sizes. …”
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Impact of dietary nitrate supplementation on exercise capacity and cardiovascular parameters in chronic respiratory disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Michael I Polkey, Nicholas S Hopkinson, Saeed M Alghamdi, Ali M Alasmari, Abdullah S Alsulayyim

“…Background Dietary nitrate supplementation, usually in the form of beetroot juice, may improve exercise performance and endothelial function. We undertook a systematic review and meta-analysis to establish whether this approach has beneficial effects in people with respiratory disease.Methods A systematic search of records up to March 2021 was performed on PubMed, CINAHL, MEDLINE (Ovid), Cochrane and Embase to retrieve clinical trials that evaluated the efficacy of dietary nitrate supplementation on cardiovascular parameters and exercise capacity in chronic respiratory conditions. …”
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Huanglian Jiedu Decoction Treats Ischemic Stroke by Regulating Pyroptosis: Insights from Multi-Omics and Drug–Target Relationship Analysis by Yixiao Gu, Zijin Sun, Tao Li, Xia Ding

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Effectiveness of acupuncture in the governor vessel and Yangming meridian for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. by Yingqi Xu, Xiuzhen Xie, Pingping Su, Jiashan Wang, Xinxin Luo, Jianli Niu, Zhuqing Jin

“…The two researchers independently screened the studies and extracted the data. Cochrane ROB tool was used to evaluate the quality of the studies, and Stata 14.0 software was used to conduct a network meta-analysis of neurological deficit score, activities of daily living (ADL), clinical effective rate and Fugl-meyer motor function evaluation (FMA).…”
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Pour une analyse du discours en géographie : les paradigmes du foncier agricole dans deux agglomérations du Nord de la France by Louise de La Haye Saint Hilaire, Guillaume Schmitt, Christine Margetic

“…The article underlines both the interest of a qualitative approach and the contribution for geography to use of tools for the analysis and visualization of qualitative data.…”
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Integrated analysis of transcriptome and proteome provides novel insights into the response mechanisms of maca (Lepidium meyenii Walp.) to UV-B radiation by Zaihang Yu, Xueting Zhong, Li Xiao, Yuxi Cai, Ke Shen, Yu Luo, Xinxin Li, Hong Xu, Zihan Chen, Xiaomei Wang, Yi Wu, Yajun Wang, Wei Fan, Zhanqi Wang

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Physiological and transcriptomic-based analysis reveal the common and specific pathways of clove basil (Ocimum gratissimum) organs in response to cadmium stress by Bin Wang, Yanhui Xiao, Xiao Yuan, Yukun Wang, Dengyue Jiang, Zhaoxia Zhan, Jinming He

“…RNA-Seq data was validated through qRT-PCR analysis, which confirmed the reliability of the transcriptomic results. …”
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How to Choose Platelet-Rich Plasma or Hyaluronic Acid for the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis in Overweight or Obese Patients: A Meta-Analysis by Pan Luo, Zhencheng Xiong, Wei Sun, Lijun Shi, Fuqiang Gao, Zirong Li

“…For overweight or obese patients with knee OA, intra-articular injection of PRP in a short time was not necessarily superior to HA, but long-term use was better than HA in pain and functional relief.…”
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Dual Transcriptome Analysis Reveals the Changes in Gene Expression in Both Cotton and <i>Verticillium dahliae</i> During the Infection Process by Yongtai Li, Yuanjing Li, Qingwen Yang, Shenglong Song, Yong Zhang, Xinyu Zhang, Jie Sun, Feng Liu, Yanjun Li

“…A pectinesterase gene (VDAG_01782) belonging to CAZyme, designated as <i>VdPE1</i>, was selected for functional validation. <i>VdPE1</i> silencing by HIGS (host-induced gene silencing) resulted in reduced disease symptoms and the increased resistance of cotton to <i>V. dahliae</i>. …”
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