Investigation of heavy metals adsorbed on microplastics in drinking water and water resources of Zabol by Mohammad Reza Rezaei Kahkha, Jamshid Piri, Ali Faghihi-Zarandi, Massoud Kaykhaii

“…Future studies should explore the health effects of MPs and HMs, optimize sampling methods, and focus on long-term monitoring under diverse environmental conditions to address this emerging issue comprehensively.…”
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Water supply interruptions and suspected cholera incidence: a time-series regression in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. by Aurélie Jeandron, Jaime Mufitini Saidi, Alois Kapama, Manu Burhole, Freddy Birembano, Thierry Vandevelde, Antonio Gasparrini, Ben Armstrong, Sandy Cairncross, Jeroen H J Ensink

“…In a region where access to improved water sources is particularly poor, the question of which improvements in water access should be prioritized to address cholera transmission remains unresolved. …”
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Improved Crime Prediction Using Hybrid Neural Architecture Search Together with Hyperparameter Tuning by Rami Ayied Alshahrani, Tariq Jamil Saifullah Khanzada

“…The Vancouver crime and Austin crime datasets were sourced from the Kaggle website. The study considered the robust rank aggregation (RRA) feature selection method to rank and select the best features to predict crime behavior in some countries. …”
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Strategic Decision Support System With Probabilistic Linguistic Term Sets: Extended CRADIS Approach for Supply Chain Risk Management in Sports Industry by Kai Qiu, Jingjing Chen, Shahzaib Ashraf, Tooba Shahid

“…The study introduces innovative PLTS meticulously designed using the CRADIS method. CRADIS is a robust tool that aids in selecting optimal goals within the decision-making process. …”
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Relevansi konsep pemikiran pendidikan dan kebudayaan George S. Counts dan Ki Hajar Dewantara dengan kompetensi peserta didik abad 21 by Sekar Purbarini Kawuryan

“…For this reason, the optimal role of educators is needed in varying the learning process by using various methods so that education can carry out its functions to overcome social crises and cultural backwardness, so as to enhance humanity. …”
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Efficacy and safety of distinct regimens for individuals with advanced EGFR-mutated non-small-cell lung cancer who progressed on EGFR tyrosine-kinase inhibitors: a systematic revie... by Wengang Zhang, Jian Xiong, Yujie Li, Jing Nie, Wencheng Zhao, Zhiyi Guo, Xinyue Liu, Qianqian Zhang, Xuyang Chen, Li Ye, Zhimin Chen, Hao Wang, Kandi Xu, Lishu Zhao, Yujin Liu, Lihua Huang, Yuhang Li, Yayi He

“…Design: A systematic review and network meta-analysis (NMA) using a Bayesian framework. Data sources and methods: The PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library databases, and abstracts of ASCO, ESMO, and WCLC were searched from database inception to November 3, 2024, to identify eligible randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that assessed distinct regimens for individuals with advanced EGFR-mutated NSCLC who progressed on TKIs. …”
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Dynamic Evolution, Spatial Differences, and Convergence of Land Green Use Efficiency in Resource-based Cities by BIAN Zhiqiang, ZHANG Qianhua

“…Regional differences and over-density were the two main sources of overall differences. 4) According to the convergence test, during the investigation period, the overall and different growth stages of resource-based cities' land green use efficiency did not show σ-convergence, indicating that regional differences were expanding. …”
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Visualization of coronary artery calcification and its impact on percutaneous coronary intervention procedure (a literature review) by V. O. Hubka, Yu. M. Vailo, A. M. Materukhin, A. L. Makarenkov

“…CA lesion preparation before stent implantation involves using specialized angiographic balloons or atherectomy devices. Applying these methods of calcium modification contributes to the compliance of the calcified plaque causing fractures beyond or within the stent, ensures optimal final stent expansion and reduces the risks of possible long-term consequences. …”
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Growth performance and gut health of broilers fed heat- and enzyme-treated Vigna unguiculata and Cajanus cajan diets by Filomena Dos Anjos, Julia Dibner, Julia Dibner, Frances Yan, Mercedes Vazquez-Anon, Ellen. S. Dierenfeld, Ellen. S. Dierenfeld, Abilio P. Changule, Manuel Garcia-Herreros, Manuel Garcia-Herreros, Custódio G. Bila, Custódio G. Bila, Custódio G. Bila, Michael Chimonyo

“…Dietary modifications, including the use of alternative protein sources and enzyme supplementation, can influence growth and gut health.MethodsThis study evaluated the effects of roasting, extrusion, and enzymatic supplementation of Vigna unguiculata (cowpeas) and Cajanus cajan (pigeon peas) on growth performance and gut health in broilers. …”
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Investigating the Relationship between Financialization and Long-Term Use of Short-Term Debt by Seyed Reza Seyed Nezhad Fahim

“…The statistical sample consists of 143 active firms listed on the Tehran Stock Exchange over a ten-year period, from 2013 to 2022. The regression method was employed to estimate the models and test the research hypotheses. …”
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THE USE OF CRYOCONSERVATED PLACENTA FOR PREVENTION OF PATHOLOGIC SCAR FORMATION OF THE HEAD AND NECK AT THE INTRA- AND POSTOPERATIVE STAGE IN PLANNED SURGERY by O.A. Toropov, D.S. Avetikov, K.P. Lokes, D.V. Steblovskyi, V.M. Skrypnyk, R.A. Prykhidko

“…The study aims to search for and analyze scientific sources related to the prevention of pathological scars in Ukraine and the world. …”
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The association of internet use and cognition among older adults: mediating roles of social networks and depressive symptoms by Xiuyuan Zhu, Zihan Ni, Xiaoying Zhu, Xiaoying Zhu, Yi Yang, Shiyu Xie, Xinguo Wang, Xiaoguang Yang

“…BackgroundTo explore the chain-mediated roles of social networks and depressive symptoms in the relationship between internet use and cognition among older adults.MethodsData were sourced from the 2018 China Longitudinal Aging Social Survey (CLASS). …”
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Patient Triage and Guidance in Emergency Departments Using Large Language Models: Multimetric Study by Chenxu Wang, Fei Wang, Shuhan Li, Qing-wen Ren, Xiaomei Tan, Yaoyu Fu, Di Liu, Guangwu Qian, Yu Cao, Rong Yin, Kang Li

“…In the second phase, GPT-4o was tested for outpatient department selection accuracy using 264 scenarios sourced from the Chinese Medical Case Repository. …”
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Directions of Epidemiological Surveillance of Chronic Lung Infections Caused by <i>Burkholderia cepacia Complex</i>, <i>Achromobacter spp., Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> and Methicill... by L. R. Avetisyan, I. A. Shaginyan, M. Yu. Chernukha, E. M. Burmistrov, O. S. Medvedeva, E. V. Rusakova, E. A. Siyanova, Е. I. Kondrateva, A. G. Chuchlin, A. L. Ginzburg

“…The introduction of ES for chronic lung infection will improve the quality of etiological diagnosis, will contribute early identification of the sources of infections and prevent the spread of CLI pathogens among patients with CF in hospitals and in non-hospital conditions, as well as optimize the tactics of CLI antimicrobial therapy. …”
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Leveraging AI for early cholera detection and response: transforming public health surveillance in Nigeria by Adamu Muhammad Ibrahim, Mohamed Mustaf Ahmed, Shuaibu Saidu Musa, Usman Abubakar Haruna, Mohammed Raihanatu Hamid, Olalekan John Okesanya, Aishat Muhammad Saleh, Don Eliso Lucero-Prisno III

“…AI technologies, including predictive modeling and ML algorithms such as random forests and convolutional neural networks (CNNs), can analyze diverse data sources—such as meteorological, environmental, and health records—to detect patterns and predict outbreaks. …”
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Artificial Intelligence as Assessment Tool in Occupational Therapy: A Scoping Review by Christos Kokkotis, Ioannis Kansizoglou, Theodoros Stampoulis, Erasmia Giannakou, Panagiotis Siaperas, Stavros Kallidis, Maria Koutra, Christina Koutra, Anastasia Beneka, Evangelos Bebetsos

“…Traditional assessment methods often rely on clinical judgment and individualized evaluations, which may overlook broader, data-driven insights. …”
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Exome-wide genetic risk score (ExGRS) to predict high myopia across multi-ancestry populations by Jian Yuan, Ruowen Qiu, Yuhan Wang, Zhen Ji Chen, Haojun Sun, Wei Dai, Yinghao Yao, Ran Zhuo, Kai Li, Shilai Xing, Myopia Associated Genetics and Intervention Consortium, Xiaoguang Yu, Liya Qiao, Jia Qu, Jianzhong Su

“…Employing a genetic risk score (GRS) is useful for capturing genetic susceptibility to HM. Methods This study assesses the effectiveness of these strategies via incorporating rare variations into the GRS assessment. …”
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Transmission dynamics and the effects of non-pharmaceutical interventions in the COVID-19 outbreak resurged in Beijing, China: a descriptive and modelling study by Ke Ma, Xin Lin, Lin Zhao, Na Jia, Jingyuan Wang, Xiaoming Cui, Yuhao Zhou, Runze Ye, Jia-Fu Jiang, Baogui Jiang, Zhang Xiong, HongHao Shi, Wuchun Cao

“…The prompt identification of Xinfadi Wholesale Market as the infection source could have avoided a total of 25 708 (95% CI 13 657 to 40 625) cases if unnoticed transmission lasted for a month. …”
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Integrating Advanced Sensor Technologies for Enhanced Agricultural Weather Forecasts and Irrigation Advisories: The MAGDA Project Approach by Martina Lagasio, Stefano Barindelli, Zenaida Chitu, Sergio Contreras, Amelia Fernández-Rodríguez, Martijn de Klerk, Alessandro Fumagalli, Andrea Gatti, Lukas Hammerschmidt, Damir Haskovic, Massimo Milelli, Elena Oberto, Irina Ontel, Julien Orensanz, Fabiola Ramelli, Francesco Uboldi, Aso Validi, Eugenio Realini

“…Weather forecasting is essential for agriculture, yet current methods often lack the localized accuracy required to manage extreme weather events and optimize irrigation. …”
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Meta-analysis of mesenchymal stem cell therapy for intrauterine adhesions: a comprehensive consideration of efficacy and safety by Jiawei Gao, Xinyue Zhou, Nan Jiang, Yongjuan Zhang, Jianpeng Han, Tianyu Jia, Tianyu Jia, Yanbiao Jiang, Xiaoling Ma, Xiaoling Ma, Haofei Shen, Haofei Shen

“…Subgroup analyses were performed based on stem cell sources and transplantation methods.ResultsTwelve studies with 233 patients were included. …”
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