Improved Quantum Query Upper Bounds Based on Classical Decision Trees by Arjan Cornelissen, Nikhil S. Mande, Subhasree Patro

“…We provide a general construction based on the structure of the underlying decision tree, and prove that this can give us an up-to-quadratic quantum speed-up. …”
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Finding the Root of the Pathos in the Planning System of Iran: 5-why Technique by Elham Vafaei, Gholamreza Geraeinejad

“…To answer this important question, the pathology of the planning system is examined from two dimensions: Its stages (preparation and compiling (prerequisite, structure, process and product), approval, pre-implementation, implementation and Supervision and evaluation) and its source (inside and outside the organization). …”
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Prevalence and risk factors of self-medication with antibiotics in the general population of Tehran—a population-based study by Keyvan Karimi, Yosra Azizpour, Maryam Shafaati, Erta Rajabi, Maryam Zare, Arash Seifi, Ozra Tabatabaei-Malazy, Samaneh Akbarpour, Mahnaz Khalafehnilsaz

“…Methods A population-based cross-sectional telephone survey was conducted in three major regions of southern Tehran in 2023, involving 1,311 adult participants who were selected through stratified random sampling with probability proportional to size. A structured composite index was developed using data on lifestyle factors such as body mass index, physical activity, smoking, nutrition, mental and physical health, socioeconomic status, and frequency of SMA. …”
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“The problem is not detection, it is treatment”: exploring why women needing pre-cervical cancer care are lost to follow-up at the hospital in Iquitos, Peru by Alex C. Blum, Rachael Tessema, Lauren Nussbaum, Cristina Hidalgo, E. Jennifer Ríos López, Graciela Meza Sánchez, Rachel M. Morse, Joanna Brown, Reyles Ríos Reategui, Lucía Wong, Luis Díaz Córdova, Karina Gonzales Díaz, Renso López Liñán, Javier Vásquez Vásquez, J. Kathleen Tracy, Valerie A. Paz-Soldan

“…Methods In-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 18 HPV-positive women requiring hospital-level follow-up but for whom there was no documentation of completion regarding their experienced barriers to follow-up and suggestions to reduce these barriers. …”
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The results of cooperation between FSBSI “ARC “Donskoy” and FSBSI “NCG named after P.P. Lukiyanenko” in winter barley breeding by E. G. Filippov, A. A. Dontsova, D. P. Dontsov, V. V. Nesterenko, N. V. Serkin, Т. Е. Kuznetsova

“…The varieties developed by scientists from these research institutions occupy a leading place in the structure of sown areas in the south of the country. …”
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Performance analysis of control valves for a novel adsorption chiller with thermal energy storage by Tagne Takote Brice Clausel, Cosmas Anyanwu, Mkpamdi Eke, Charity Mokom

“…The study found that the valve's structure and stroke were not affected by the maximum pressure and temperature of 9.989 kPa and 120 °C respectively. …”
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Drop-Weight Impact Tests on Engineered Cementitious Composites heated to 500 oC by Raad A. Al-Ameri, Mustafa Özakça, Esra Eylem Karataş, M Tolga Göğüş, A. Hamza Tanrıkulu

“…Therefore, the combined effect of unexpected impacts and fire can lead to the collapse of the structure. To evaluate this combined effect, an experimental program was directed in this study using the ACI 544-2R repeated impact test method. …”
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A Pipette for High-Resolution Sampling and Delivery of pL Bio-Samples by Ziyang Han, Pengfei Gong, Hengxiang Su, Zehang Gao, Shilun Feng, Jianlong Zhao

“…The droplet chip employs a cross-channel structure to generate droplets and incorporates a designated droplet storage and detection area. …”
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Efficient Parallel Video Processing Techniques on GPU: From Framework to Implementation by Huayou Su, Mei Wen, Nan Wu, Ju Ren, Chunyuan Zhang

“…Through reorganizing the execution order and optimizing the data structure, we proposed an efficient parallel framework for H.264/AVC encoder based on massively parallel architecture. …”
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Lipid-encapsulated gold nanoparticles: an advanced strategy for attenuating the inflammatory response in SARS-CoV-2 infection by Sanjeevram Dhandapani, Yujeong Ha, Rongbo Wang, Tae Woo Kwon, Ik-Hyun Cho, Yeon-Ju Kim

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Combining Artificial Intelligence and Human Support in Mental Health: Digital Intervention With Comparable Effectiveness to Human-Delivered Care by Clare E Palmer, Emily Marshall, Edward Millgate, Graham Warren, Michael Ewbank, Elisa Cooper, Samantha Lawes, Alastair Smith, Chris Hutchins-Joss, Jessica Young, Malika Bouazzaoui, Morad Margoum, Sandra Healey, Louise Marshall, Shaun Mehew, Ronan Cummins, Valentin Tablan, Ana Catarino, Andrew E Welchman, Andrew D Blackwell

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to evaluate the engagement, effectiveness, and safety of this structured, evidence-based digital program with human support for mild, moderate, and severe generalized anxiety. …”
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Investigating Silicate, Carbon, and Water in the Diffuse Interstellar Medium: The First Shots from WISCI by S. T. Zeegers, Jonathan P. Marshall, Karl D. Gordon, Karl A. Misselt, G. P. P. L. Otten, Jeroen Bouwman, Jean Chiar, Marjorie Decleir, Thavisha Dharmawardena, F. Kemper, Aigen Li, Mayank Narang, Alexey Potapov, Manoj Puravankara, Peter Scicluna, Himanshu Tyagi, Eleonora Zari, ChuanYu Wei, Lex Kaper, Frank Backs, Stefan T. Bromley, Laurie Chu, Elisa Costantini, T. R. Geballe, Joel D. Green, Chamani Gunasekera, Burcu Günay, Thomas Henning, Olivia Jones, Joan Mariñoso Guiu, Melissa McClure, Yvonne J. Pendleton, Julia C. Roman-Duval, Tomer Shenar, Alexander G. G. M. Tielens, L. B. F. M. Waters

“…The dusty interstellar medium (ISM) of the Milky Way is distributed in a complex, cloudy structure. It is fundamental to the radiation balance within the Milky Way, provides a reaction surface to form complex molecules, and is the feedstock for future generations of stars and planets. …”
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Immune predictors of response to immune checkpoint inhibitors in mismatch repair-deficient endometrial cancer by Etienne Rouleau, Ana Oaknin, Christophe Klein, Alexandra Leary, Sebastien Gouy, Patricia Pautier, Catherine Genestie, Amandine Maulard, Judith Michels, Marco de Bruyn, Emeline Colomba-Blameble, Annechien Plat, Juan Francisco Grau Bejar, Elisa Yaniz Galende, Qinghe Zeng, Audrey Le Formal, Elodie Edmond, Maëva Moreau

“…However not all responses and predictors of primary resistance are lacking.Methods We compared the immune tumor microenvironment of MMRd EC ICI-responders (Rs) and ICI non-responders (NRs), using spatial multiplexed immune profiling and unsupervised hierarchical clustering analysis.Results Overall, NRs exhibited drastically lower CD8+, absent terminally differentiated T cells, lack of mature tertiary lymphoid structures and dendritic cells, as well as loss of human leukocyte antigen class I. …”
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A Deep Learning-Based Probabilistic Approach for Non-Destructive Testing of Aircraft Components Using Laser Ultrasonic Data by Adriano Liso, Cosimo Patruno, Angelo Cardellicchio, Pierfrancesco Ardino, Nicola Gallo, Giuseppe del Prete, Valerio Dentico, Veronica Vespini, Sara Coppola, Pietro Ferraro, Vito Reno

“…Composite structures are commonly used in complex applications such as automotive and aerospace due to their high strength-to-weight ratio. …”
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Development of the Platysma Muscle and the Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System (Human Specimens at 8–17 Weeks of Development) by C. De la Cuadra-Blanco, M. D. Peces-Peña, L. O. Carvallo-de Moraes, M. E. Herrera-Lara, J. R. Mérida-Velasco

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Defining essential charged residues in fibril formation of a lysosomal derived N-terminal α-synuclein truncation by Ryan P. McGlinchey, Sashary Ramos, Emilios K. Dimitriadis, C. Blake Wilson, Jennifer C. Lee

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A Protocol for Advanced Psychometric Assessment of Surveys by Janet E. Squires, Leslie Hayduk, Alison M. Hutchinson, Lisa A. Cranley, Mark Gierl, Greta G. Cummings, Peter G. Norton, Carole A. Estabrooks

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A mechanism-based group psychotherapy approach to aggressive behavior (MAAP) in borderline personality disorder: a multicenter randomized controlled clinical trial by Christine Sigrist, Andreas Bechdolf, Katja Bertsch, Robin Bullenkamp, Martin Busse, Ute gr. Darrelmann, Astrid Dempfle, Martin Driessen, Thomas Frodl, Jan-Michael Kersting, Jessica Kesik, Burkhart Matzke, Corinne Neukel, Eva Niessen, Svenja Nückel, Viola Oertel, Frank Padberg, Alexandra Philipsen, Dorothee Pink, Andreas Reif, Matthias Reinhard, Carolin Steuwe, Larissa Wolkenstein, Sabine C. Herpertz, the MAAP Consortium

“…Discussion If proven superior, MAAP can be incorporated into standard psychiatric care, filling a critical gap in the current therapeutic landscape by offering a structured, cost-effective, and evidence-based treatment that directly targets the biobehavioral mechanisms underlying reactive aggression in BPD. …”
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Decoding the Hormonal, Genetic, and Environmental Signals Regulating Leaf Angle in Plants by Ahmad Ali, Ting-Ting Zhao, Cui-Lian Feng, Xue-Ting Zhao, Ling Li, Rui-Jie Wu, Hong-Bo Liu, Qi-Xing Huang, Ji-Shan Lin, Jun-Gang Wang

“…Plant architecture is a key determinant of canopy structure, light interception, photosynthetic efficiency and overall biomass production. …”
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Modificaciones a un transportador apilador de sacos de azúcar // Modifications to a decker transporter of sugar sacks. by F. Aguilar Parés, M. Sánchez Noa

“…<br />In the developed work it is achieved that with the same capacity and transportation longitude, as well as with the same<br />technical solution to vary the angle of inclination in the wanted range, diminish the total weight of the equipment in 20%,<br />with the employment of a professional program, the structural solution is changed and the thickness of the profiles is<br />decreased, eliminate the problems of stability. …”
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