Accessing a New Population of Supermassive Black Holes with Extensions to the Event Horizon Telescope by Xinyue Alice Zhang, Angelo Ricarte, Dominic W. Pesce, Michael D. Johnson, Neil Nagar, Ramesh Narayan, Venkatessh Ramakrishnan, Sheperd Doeleman, Daniel C. M. Palumbo

“…We find that the linearly polarized structure evolves substantially with the Eddington ratio, with greater evolution at larger inclinations, complicating potential spin inferences for inclined sources. …”
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Searching synergy between esport and academy: the role of sport faculties and departments in CEE countries by Petra Hospodková, Jan Šíma, Vladimír Rogalewicz, Zdeněk Ledvina, Jakub Čubík, Daniel Opelík

“…The research also aims to clarify the perceived roles of universities, including their research domains, within the context of esports.MethodsThe research is based on a qualitative approach. Semi-structured interviews were used in the qualitative research to analyze attitudes toward the esports issues. …”
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An evaluation of gambling addiction and video lottery in the South of Italy by Pasquale Spataro, Giuseppa Visalli, Francesco Mazzù, Bruno Cosenza, Maria Angela Rita Palamara, Giovanni Campanella, Isa Anna Maria Picerno, Raffaele Squeri, Vincenza La Fauci, Cristina Genovese

“…In conclusion, given the high socio-economic impact of this phenomenon, we believe that it is imperative to establish structured preventions programs in order to to contain the spread of this phenomenon.  …”
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Determinants of transmission prevention behavior among Tuberculosis patients in Surabaya, Indonesia by Ni Njoman Juliasih, Luluk Fadhoh Sakinah, Reny Mareta Sari, Hudi Winarso, Salmon Charles P.T. Siahaan, Erik Jaya Gunawan

“…Therefore, there is a need to implement targeted programs to enhance prevention behavior.…”
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Mass drug administration to eliminate lymphatic filariasis: A population-based coverage and compliance study in Eastern India by Shubhashisha Mohanty, Birasen Behera, Abhinav Sinha, Madhusmita Bal, Sanghamitra Pati, Prakash Kumar Sahoo

“…These participants were interviewed using a semi-structured questionnaire. Collected data regarding socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge of filariasis, coverage and consumption of MDA drugs were analyzed. …”
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exoALMA. XVI. Predicting Signatures of Large-scale Turbulence in Protoplanetary Disks by Marcelo Barraza-Alfaro, Mario Flock, William Béthune, Richard Teague, Jaehan Bae, Myriam Benisty, Gianni Cataldi, Pietro Curone, Ian Czekala, Stefano Facchini, Daniele Fasano, Misato Fukagawa, Maria Galloway-Sprietsma, Himanshi Garg, Cassandra Hall, Jane Huang, John D. Ilee, Andrés F. Izquierdo, Kazuhiro Kanagawa, Eric W. Koch, Geoffroy Lesur, Cristiano Longarini, Ryan A. Loomis, Ryuta Orihara, Christophe Pinte, Daniel J. Price, Giovanni Rosotti, Jochen Stadler, Gaylor Wafflard-Fernandez, Andrew J. Winter, Lisa Wölfer, Hsi-Wei Yen, Tomohiro C. Yoshida, Brianna Zawadzki

“…Supporting these scenarios requires further methodically comparing the predicted perturbations and the observed disks’ complex dynamic structure.…”
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Plant diversity and transcriptional variability assessed by retrotransposon-based molecular markers by R. N. Kalendar, K. S. Aizharkyn, O. N. Khapilina, A. A. Amenov, D. S. Tagimanova

“…Retrotransposon activity can occur during development, cell differentiation and stress, and a source of chromatin instability and genomic rearrangements. Both the overall structure of retrotransposons and the domains responsible for the various phases of their replication are highly conserved in all eukaryotes. …”
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Determinants of WhatsApp and Telegram usage for learning support in Nigerian universities: a quantitative study by Chinyere Ori Elom, Hayford Mensah Ayerakwa, Sikiru Ibrahim-Olesin, Eric Worlanyo Deffor, Chidebe Chijioke Uwaleke, Robert Ugochukwu Onyeneke

“…The constraints to students’ usage of WhatsApp and Telegram for learning support include high cost of Internet, poor connectivity and epileptic/poor power supply to charge phones, mistrust, lack of structure and coherence, and irresponsible use of social media. …”
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Knowledge and practice of breast self-examination among women of reproductive age in Budiganga community of Morang, Nepal by Ismita Sharma, Anjali Mishra, Ayushma Shakya, Shivraj Sharma

“…Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted, with data collected from a representative sample of reproductive-age women using a structured questionnaire. Participants were selected through random sampling, and the data were analyzed using descriptive statistics to evaluate the level of knowledge and frequency of BSE practice. …”
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Management Library Based on Digital Literacy at school Berau State High School (Study Cases at State Senior High School 4 and State Senior High School 6 Berau) by Tatik Kusmiati, Nurlaili Nurlaili, Akhmad Akhmad, Warman Warman, Widyamitmike Gede Mulawarman, Azainil Azainil

“…In terms of organization, both schools have a clear management structure. The implementation phase involves various strategic programs. …”
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Psychological Needs in Spanish Pregnant Women During the Transition to Motherhood: A Qualitative Study by Patricia Catalá, Cecilia Peñacoba, Carmen Écija, Lorena Gutiérrez, Livia Gomes Viana Meireles

“…Four focus groups were conducted: one with women in the third trimester of pregnancy, one with women in the early postpartum period (0–5 months), one with women in the late postpartum period (6–12 months), and one mixed group. Semi-structured questions guided the discussions, and thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. …”
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Translation and psychometric evaluation of the Persian version of the self-management behaviors questionnaire in patients with rheumatoid arthritis by Mehdi Rezaeian, Erfan Pourshahri, Poopak Mohaghegh, Azizallah Dehghan, Mostafa Bijani, Hamed Taherhaghighi

“…Results The exploratory factor analysis (EFA) revealed statistically significant factor loadings ranging from 0.62 to 0.89 for all 23 items, indicating a robust underlying factor structure. Furthermore, the instrument demonstrated excellent internal consistency, with a Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of 0.92 for the entire scale. …”
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Economic and mathematical modeling of innovative development of the agglomeration on the basis of information technologies by Mykhailo Oklander, Oksana Yashkina, Оlena Chukurna, Tatiana Oklander, Аnastasia Pandas, Larysa Radkevych, Viktoriia Sinkovska

“…This will accelerate the establishment of links between the players of the regional innovation market and contribute to a qualitative change in the spatial and functional structure of urban agglomerations. The development of information and communication technologies allows to create effective systems that will stimulate the agglomerations innovative development . …”
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Assessment of knowledge on human Mpox virus among general population in Bangladesh by Sudipta Deb Nath, A. M. Khairul Islam, Koushik Majumder, Fahmida Hoque Rimti, Jyoti Das, Mustari Nailah Tabassum, Arefin Naher Oishee, Tarannum Mahmood, Monisha Paul, Muntasrina Akhter, Alok Bijoy Bhadra, Fariha Hoque Rimu, Snehasish Chakraborty, Preetom Shom, Sirajum Monira Nosaibah, Md Asikur Rahman, Ahmed Safwan Khan, Anika Anjum, Sushmita Khan, M. Mahbub Hossain, Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader

“…From May to August 2022, this nationwide cross-sectional study was conducted in eight administrative divisions in Bangladesh with a semi-structured questionnaire consisting of knowledge-based questions about Mpox. …”
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Challenges of genetic homogeneity in aquaculture of the kelp Saccharina japonica: Insights from China in ten year’s retrospect by Xiaodong Li, Lirong Chang, Feng Han, Xia Li, Luyang Xiao, Ershuai Huang, Yaning Yang, Li Su, Shaojun Pang

“…These hatcheries have implemented independent breeding programs to enhance the productivity of cultivated populations. …”
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Effects of an integrated social-art intervention on cognitive and psychosocial outcomes among older adults with mild cognitive impairment in nursing homes: a mixed methods study by Chenshan Huang, Yuanjiao Yan, Wilson Wai San Tam, Wenqian Sun, Yu Ye, Nafang Wang, Yanhong Shi, Ziping Zhu, Danting Chen, Lin Chen, Junyu Zhao, Rong Lin, Hong Li

“…The intervention group received a 14-week, 28-session integrated social-art program structured around theme-based group activities, while the control group received usual care, including assistance with daily living activities, basic medical care, recreational activities, and environmental cleaning. …”
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The COVID-19 Vaccination Rollout in Tanzania: The Role of Coordination in Its Success by Fredrick Rwegerera, Mwendwa Mwenesi, Belinda J. Njiro, Florian Tinuga, Pricilla Kinyunyi, Mary Rose Giattas, Alice Christensen, Ntuli Kapologwe, Adam Meshack, Joseline Ishengoma, Sophia A. Kagoye, Mwinyi I. Msellem, Mwanahamisi Hassan Magwangwala, Fatma Mohammed Kabole, Daniel Ali, Chizoba Wonodi

“…Triangulating this information, we describe the COVID-19 vaccination coordination structure, the roles and responsibilities of its members, and the changes in their engagement and activities over the 18 months following the introduction of the COVID-19 vaccine. …”
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Decorating probiotics with a triggerable and catalytic shell for synergistically enhanced colitis biotherapy by Zhishu Li, Xinlin Wei, Wenting Chen, Xuelian Qiu, Jieyan Shi, Yu Li, Zhixuan Wang, Xiaolin Chen, Yuepeng Wang, Lizeng Cheng, Bo Teng, Harold Corke, Bo-Bo Zhang, Qiongqiong Yang

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How Can Clinical Communication Alleviate the Negative Impacts of Social Determinants of Health?: A Secondary HINTS 6 Dataset Analysis by Qiwei Luna Wu PhD, Tiffany B Kindratt PhD, MPH, Grace Ellen Brannon PhD

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Mitochondrial DNA control region polymorphisms in Dongxiang blue-eggshell chicken and their evolutionary relatedness with nine domestic Wugu breeds by Zhang Xuedong, Li Qinghai, Zhang Chengxian, Chen Xianhui, Lou Lifeng, Wang Huanhuan

“…The aim of the present study was to analyze mtDNA control region polymorphisms and evolution in conservative groups of Dongxiang blue-eggshell chickens in comparison to other domestic Wugu breeds to better elucidate the genetic structure of Dongxiang chickens to further develop conservation and exploitation programs.Blood samples were collected from 39 (19 cocks and 20 hens) eleventh generation Dongxiang blue-eggshell conservative chickens and DNA was extracted and then PCR-amplified and the products were sequenced. …”
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