Application of machine learning in asphalt and concrete material testing: A comprehensive review by Khorshidi Meisam, Dave Eshan, Sias Jo

“…This literature review explores the application of machine learning (ML) techniques in civil engineering material testing, with a focus on asphalt mixtures, concrete properties, and pavement system classification. …”
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Distribution of Pupil Size and Associated Factors: Results from the Population-Based Gutenberg Health Study by Marian Kiel, Stephanie D. Grabitz, Susanne Hopf, Thomas Koeck, Philipp S. Wild, Irene Schmidtmann, Karl J. Lackner, Thomas Münzel, Manfred E. Beutel, Norbert Pfeiffer, Alexander K. Schuster

“…Few is known on the distribution of pupil size and associated conditions in the general population. Therefore, for the first time in a large population-based study, we assess the distribution of physiologic pupil size and identify associated factors. …”
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Assessing the prevalence of insomnia and its socio-behavioral determinants among school going adolescents in Bagamati Province, Nepal by Mahesh Sharma, Parvati Bista, Bijay Khatri, Dipak Prasad Upadhyaya, Vijay Kumar Khanal, Bhim Prasad Sapkota, Dipak Prasad Tiwari, Nilambar Jha, Dharanidhar Baral, Gyanu Nepal Gurung, Dilaram Acharya

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On-Chip DNA Assembly via Dielectrophoresis by Xichuan Rui, Lin-Sheng Wu, Xin Zhao

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Comparative analysis of real-world data on the efficacy and safety of and adherence to ICS/LABA combinations in asthma management by Hee Sun Park, Jungkuk Lee, Hasung Kim, Seong-Dae Woo

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The association between helicobacter pylori infection and Triglyceride-Glucose (TyG) index in US adults: A retrospective cross-sectional study. by Wei Fu, Junlong Zhao, GuoBin Chen, Linya Lyu, Yao Ding, Liang-Bi Xu

“…This study examined the association between the TyG index and H. pylori infection in adults.…”
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Evaluación de la asignatura Medicina General Integral VII en el policlínico universitario by Cynthia Olivia Morales Pérez, Maricel Castellanos González, Jorge Prudencio Cañellas Granda, Adis Castro Barberena, Regla Odalys La Llama Hernández, Armando German Chamizo Avello

“…<strong>Objective:</strong> to assess the subject General Medicine VII, in the university polyclinic as part of the educational process. …”
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Topic modelling of the wetland condition assessment literature reveals trends, key gaps, and opportunities for combining different assessment techniques by Kaline de Mello, Osmar Luiz, Erica A. Garcia, Anna E. Richards

“…Our analysis identified diverse topics such as ‘habitat for biodiversity’ ‘climate change’, and ‘scenario modelling’. We assessed the similarity and popularity of these topics over time, revealing dynamic trends in wetland condition assessment research. …”
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Active Element Arrangement for Deep Learning-Based CSI Prediction in IRS-Assisted Systems by Yoshihiko Tsuchiya, Norisato Suga, Kazunori Uruma, Masaya Fujisawa

“…However, despite the significant impact of active element arrangement on prediction accuracy, as corroborated in this study, there has been limited discussion on this aspect, especially in deep learning (DL)-based prediction methods. …”
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Impulse Control Disorders Following Deep Brain Stimulation of the Subthalamic Nucleus in Parkinson's Disease: Clinical Aspects by Polyvios Demetriades, Hugh Rickards, Andrea Eugenio Cavanna

“…Parkinson's disease (PD) has been associated with the development of impulse control disorders (ICDs), possibly due to overstimulation of the mesolimbic system by dopaminergic medication. …”
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Association between resolution of MRI-detected inflammation and improved clinical outcomes in axial spondyloarthritis under long-term anti-TNF therapy by Joachim Sieper, Denis Poddubnyy, Fabian Proft, Mikhail Protopopov, Valeria Rios Rodriguez, Murat Torgutalp, Judith Rademacher, H Haibel, Kay-Geert Hermann, Christian Althoff

“…Furthermore, resolution of osteitis in the SI joint (Berlin MRI osteitis score of ≤1) was associated with lower ASDAS at the next time point (β=−0.26, 95% CI (−0.42; −0.09)), higher odds of achieving ASDAS low disease activity (OR=5.61, 95% CI (1.06; 29.67)) and inactive disease status (OR=2.23, 95% CI (1.01; 4.94)) at the next time point.Conclusions The presence of inflammation on SI joints-MRI is associated with higher disease activity in axSpA. …”
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Associations between Psychosocial and Physiological Factors and Diabetes Health Indicators in Asian and Pacific Islander Adults with Type 2 Diabetes by Dongmei Li, Jillian Inouye, Jim Davis, Richard F. Arakaki

“…The associations between psychosocial and physiological factors and diabetes’ health indicators have not been widely investigated among Asians and Pacific Islanders. …”
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DIVERSE ASPECTS OF LOCAL FISCAL CAPACITY – CASE STUDY OF POLAND by Elżbieta Malinowska-Misiąg

“…Such a system should take into account both appropriately assigned sources of its own revenues as well as properly estimated expenditure needs, and equalization transfers. …”
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Assessing urban resilience and sustainability in the face of natural hazards with emphasis on reducing vulnerability in cities (Case study: Semnan city) by mozaffar mohamadkhani, zeynab karke abadi, abbas arghan

“…The purpose of this study is to assess the resilience and stability of Semnan in the face of natural hazards (earthquake). …”
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RUSSIA IN THE EDUCATIONAL INTEGRATION OF THE ASIA- PACIFIC REGION by Tatyana L. Guruleva

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Multi-Scale Decay Mechanism of Emulsified Asphalt Cold Recycled Mixture Under Freeze-Thaw by Yanhai Yang, Liang Yue, Ye Yang, Guanliang Chen

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Assessment of Factors Affecting the Implementation of Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness for Treatment of under Five Children by Health Professional in Health Care Facilities in Yifat Cluster in North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia by Ayele Mamo Abebe, Mesfin Wudu Kassaw, Fikir Alebachew Mengistu

“…P-value and 95% confidence interval (CI) for OR will be used in judging the significance of the associations. P-value less than 0.05 will be taken as significant association. …”
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Optimizing the WEEE Recovery Network Associated with Environmental Protection Awareness and Government Subsidy by Nonlinear Mixed Integer Programming by Yanan Bo, Yanqi Wang, Zhong Wan

“…In this paper, we optimize the WEEE recovery network which is associated with recycling prices and government subsidies by a nonlinear mixed integer programming approach. …”
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Cognitive Deficit-Related Interhemispheric Asynchrony within the Medial Hub of the Default Mode Network Aids in Classifying the Hyperthyroid Patients by Mengmeng Zhi, Zhenghua Hou, Yuqun Zhang, Yingying Yue, Ling Li, Yonggui Yuan

“…The interhemispheric asynchrony in the MeFG was positively correlated with Z scores of episodic memory. …”
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High-Sensitive C-Reactive Protein Levels in a Group of Syrian University Male Students and Its Associations with Smoking, Physical Activity, Anthropometric Measurements, and Some Hematologic Inflammation Biomarkers by Wafika Zarzour, Nada Dehneh, Mazen Rajab

“…Participants’ anthropometric characteristics; alcohol drinking, smoking, and physical activity habits; parents medical history; and some inflammatory biomarkers were inspected for their associations with hsCRP. Results. Regarding hsCRP level, 19 participants were at average (1–3 mg/L) and 13 were at high (>3 mg/L) risk of CVD. …”
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