Scenario construction and evolutionary analysis of nonconventional public health emergencies based on Bayesian networks by Yutao Zhu, Qing Yang, Lingmei Fu, Chun Cai, Jinmei Wang, Ling He

“…Optimized and pessimistic NCPHE scenario pathways were generated by combining the seven major spreading scenarios to help decision makers predict the development of NCPHEs and take timely and effective emergency response measures for key scenario nodes.ConclusionThis study provides a new approach for understanding and managing NCPHEs, emphasizing the need to consider the specificity and complexity of such emergencies when developing decision-making strategies. …”
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Evaluation of the efficacy of a novel lumbar exoskeleton with multiple interventions for patients with lumbar disc herniation: a multicenter randomized controlled trial of non-infe... by Xiaonan Huang, Xiaonan Huang, Lele Huang, Lele Huang, Lei Shi, Lifan Xu, Lifan Xu, Chengbing Cao, Heng Wu, Min Cao, Can Lv, Ping Shi, Guohui Zhang, Fanfu Fang

“…The development of portable lumbar exoskeleton devices offers a new approach, combining traction, range of motion (ROM) exercises, and resistance training in a single system, potentially reducing treatment complexity and enhancing LDH patient outcomes.ObjectiveThis study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a novel lumbar exoskeleton device compared to traditional traction methods combined with rehabilitation therapy for patients with LDH.MethodsA multicenter, non-inferiority randomized controlled trial was conducted with 118 participants diagnosed with LDH. …”
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You Can’t Climb a Broken Ladder: Examining Underrepresentation of Multiply-Disadvantaged Groups in Secure and Senior Roles in UK Geochemistry by Pallavi Anand, Pieter Bots, Jessica Gagnon, Francis Appiah, Elena Maters, Shonil Bhagwat, Susan Little, Amy Riches, Ernest ChiFru, Anya Lawrence, Bryne Ngwenya

“…In order to address this and the underrepresentation of particular groups in senior leadership roles, our findings suggest that the career progression of geochemists requires an intersectional lens to examine the complexity of identity data. Such an approach would enable a better understanding of the impact of multiple and compounded disadvantages, biases, negative experiences and discrimination faced by multiply-disadvantaged identities.…”
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Study of Phenotypic and Molecular Approaches of Potyvirus plumpoxi Resistance Evaluation in New Czech Apricot Hybrids by Eliška Zezulová, Tomáš Kiss, Kateřina Baránková, Tomáš Nečas

“…However, discrepancies in hybrid resistance evaluation highlight the complexity of inheritance and the potential errors in genotyping. …”
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Species identification of spider mites (Tetranychidae: Tetranychinae): a review of methods by A. V. Razuvaeva, E. G. Ulyanova, E. S. Skolotneva, I. V. Andreeva

“…Identification of spider mites by morphological traits, which is currently considered the main method, is complicated due to the complexity of preparing biomaterials for diagnosis and a limited number of diagnostic signs. …”
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Electron injection and acceleration in a twisted laser driven by the light fan by Xiang Tang, Juexuan Hao, Yin Shi

“…By employing Gaussian beams, our proposed approach has the potential to reduce experimental complexity in the demonstrations of twisted laser-driven electron acceleration.…”
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T14diLys/DOPE Liposomes: An Innovative Option for siRNA-Based Gene Knockdown? by Sophie Meinhard, Frank Erdmann, Henrike Lucas, Maria Krabbes, Stephanie Krüger, Christian Wölk, Karsten Mäder

“…The first step for successful siRNA delivery is the complexation with a permanent cationic or ionizable compound. …”
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A new vision of the Adriatic Dense Water future under extreme warming by C. Denamiel, C. Denamiel, I. Tojčić, I. Tojčić, P. Pranić

“…Our findings highlight the complexity of climate change impacts on Adriatic atmosphere–ocean processes and the importance of high-resolution models for more accurate far-future projections in the Adriatic Sea.…”
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Hybrid Fishnet Metamaterial Based on Liquid Crystal and P-I-N Diodes for Reconfigurable Transmitarrays at <inline-formula><tex-math notation="LaTeX">$10 \,\mathrm{GHz}$</tex-math><... by Adrian Diepolder, Lukas Schmidt, Susanne Brandl, Philipp Hinz, Christian Waldschmidt, Christian Damm

“…The biasing network for the liquid crystal is designed for integration in an active-matrix configuration, greatly reducing the complexity of the control circuit. To verify the proposed design, a single unit cell prototype is manufactured and measured inside a waveguide simulator, demonstrating good agreement with full-wave simulations.…”
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Using nasal sprays to prevent respiratory tract infections: a qualitative study of online consumer reviews and primary care patient interviews by Paul Little, Katherine Bradbury, Lucy Yardley, Adam W A Geraghty, Ben Ainsworth, Kate Greenwell, Deb Smith, Laura Dennison, Sian Williamson, James Denison-Day, Fiona Mowbray, Samantha Richards-Hall

“…Interview transcripts were analysed using thematic analysis.Setting Primary care, UK.Participants 407 online customer reviews. 13 purposively recruited primary care patients who had experienced recurrent infections and/or had risk factors for severe infections.Results Both studies identified various factors that might influence nasal spray use including: high motivation to avoid RTIs, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic; fatalistic views about RTIs; beliefs about alternative prevention methods; the importance of personal recommendation; perceived complexity and familiarity of nasal sprays; personal experiences of spray success or failure; tolerable and off-putting side effects; concerns about medicines; and the nose as unpleasant and unhygienic.Conclusions People who suffer disruptive, frequent or severe RTIs or who are vulnerable to RTIs are interested in using a nasal spray for prevention. …”
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Additively manufactured stochastic and gyroid scaffold design towards osseointegration and bone regeneration in a rabbit femur model by Susheem Kanwar, Oraib Al-Ketan, Gopinathan Janarthanan, Sanjairaj Vijayavenkataraman

“…Stochastic structures with locally controlled porosity better replicate the microstructural complexity of natural tissues. In this paper, the versatility of the stochastic scaffold design approach was tested by mimicking the porosity gradient of a bone in all three axes (labelled as uniaxial, biaxial and triaxial) and successfully printing them using multiple different 3D printing processes. …”
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Similar Conditions With Opposite Effects: Predation‐Risk Effects on Prey Abundance Are Highly Contingent by Scott D. Peacor, Clayton E. Cressler, Kevin L. Pangle, Alexandra V. Rafalski, Chao Song, Earl E. Werner

“…The multiple experiments were conducted under similar conditions, objectives, measurables and implementation, and captured much of the complexity of natural systems (e.g., they were performed with diverse prey assemblages (≥ 11 taxa) over multiple prey generations). …”
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Effects of soil management strategies based on different principles on soil microbial communities and the outcomes for plant health by Xing Zhou, Qian Zhang, Yuanyuan Yan, Jisong Qu, Jun Zhou, Jun Zhao, Jinbo Zhang, Zucong Cai, Chuanchao Dai, Xinqi Huang

“…However, these strategies also decreased fungal density, bacterial diversity, network complexity, and core microbiome stability, resulting in diminished pathogen resistance and the recurrence of plant disease upon pathogen reinoculation. …”
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Working memory and the need for explainable AI – Scenarios from healthcare, social media and insurance by M. Liebherr, E. Gößwein, C. Kannen, A. Babiker, S. Al-Shakhsi, V. Staab, B.J. Li, R. Ali, C. Montag

“…XAI is particularly needed in AI systems that remain relatively closed, i.e. black box, on how to make decisions whether for complexity or commercial sensitivity. Still, many factors play an important role on whether people perceive a need for XAI. …”
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Photocatalytic Mineralization of Organic Acids over Visible-Light-Driven Au/BiVO4 Photocatalyst by Kanlaya Pingmuang, Natda Wetchakun, Wiyong Kangwansupamonkon, Kontad Ounnunkad, Burapat Inceesungvorn, Sukon Phanichphant

“…By considering structures of the two acids, lower pseudo-first-order rate constantly obtained in the case of malonic acid degradation was likely due to an increased complexity of the degradation mechanism of the longer chain acid.…”
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Neural Network Models for Ionospheric Electron Density Prediction at a Fixed Altitude Using Neural Architecture Search by Yang Pan, Mingwu Jin, Shun‐Rong Zhang, Simon Wing, Yue Deng

“…The limited improvement of NAS is likely due to the network complexity and the limitation of fully connected NN without the time histories of input parameters.…”
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Impact of hygienic milk production training on knowledge, attitudes and practices of women farmers in the central highlands of Ethiopia by Abdi Keba, Alganesh Tola, Kerry E. Kaylegian, Muluken Kebede, Ashagrie Zewdu

“…Comparisons of the training outcomes and evaluation results of milk shades were found counterintuitive, which revealed the complexity of food safety interventions. Customized food safety training is effective but should be combined with dairy farming infrastructure improvements to achieve the goal of clean milk production at farm level.…”
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Advanced statistical analysis of air quality and its health impacts in India: Quantifying significance by detangling weather-driven effects by Akshansha Chauhan, Guggilla Pavan Sai, Chin-Yu Hsu

“…These findings highlight the complexity of urban air quality dynamics and underscore the benefits of emission reductions for public health.…”
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Loss of neuronal βPix isoforms impairs neuronal morphology in the hippocampus and causes behavioral defects by Younghee Kwon, Seung Joon Lee, Yoon Kyung Shin, June-Seek Choi, Dongeun Park, Jung Eun Shin

“…Loss of the neuronal βPix isoforms leads to reduced activity of Rac1 and Cdc42, decreased dendritic complexity and spine density, and increased GluN2B and Ca2+/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase IIα expression in the hippocampus. …”
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Open-source code for analysis of the lifetime total physical activity questionnaire (LTPAQ) by Coral Sánchez-Martín, Javier Leal-Martín, Timo Rantalainen, Irene Rodríguez-Gómez, Luis M. Alegre, Ignacio Ara

“…This approach, combined with ongoing efforts to refine the code, seeks to overcome LTPAQ's scoring complexities, and promote a standardised methodology. …”
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