Experimental investigation of flat fan nozzle V-cut depths and its impact on spray characteristics by Waqas Mughal, Ji Pei, Junping Liu, Wenjie Wang, Jalab Hussain, Imran Ahmed Samo, Xie Rongjun, Yongqiang Zhang

“…This allows for more uniform and wide coverage. Conversely, reducing the depth of the V-cut increases the stream velocity resulted the droplets become coarser due to insufficient shear stress. …”
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Factors influencing vaccine acceptance in pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic: A multicenter study from West Bengal, India by Tila Khan, Ranjan Saurav Das, Mithu Jana, Sangeeta Das Bhattacharya, Sayantan Halder, Sabyasachi Ray, Parthasarathi Satpathi, Tarapada Ghosh, Krishnendu Mukherjee, Shubhendu Pal Choudhury

“…In India Tetanus-diphtheria (Td) and COVID-19 vaccines are recommended during pregnancy, while influenza and tetanus-acellular pertussis-diphtheria (Tdap) vaccines are not. …”
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Research on sediment reduction benefits of engineering measures on waste rock slope under different rainfall intensities by Yuning ZHANG, Gang LYU, Taiyu ZHANG, Shuzhen XIONG

“…The dump slope of open-pit coal mines is characterized by steep gradients, loose structure, and poor stability, leading to severe soil erosion under heavy rainfall. While past methods like vegetative hedges have shown some effectiveness in erosion control, soil erosion remains significant before vegetation reaches the desired coverage. …”
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Native bamboo Arundinaria gigantea restoration for climate smart land management: A review by Sanjeev Sharma, D Alexander Wait, Churamani Khanal, Puskar Khanal

“…Studies highlight its effectiveness in riparian buffers, significantly reducing sediment, nitrate and phosphorus levels in agricultural runoff, while its dense rhizome system aids in soil stabilization and water infiltration. …”
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UAV-Assisted Unbiased Hierarchical Federated Learning: Performance and Convergence Analysis by Ruslan Zhagypar, Nour Kouzayha, Hesham ElSawy, Hayssam Dahrouj, Tareq Y. Al-Naffouri

“…To address this challenge, this paper proposes an unbiased HFL algorithm for Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV)-assisted wireless networks. While applicable to terrestrial base stations (BSs), the proposed algorithm relies on UAVs for local model aggregation thanks to their ability to enhance wireless channels with lower latency and improved coverage. …”
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Comparison of Two Percutaneous Atrial Septal Defect Occluders for Device Healing and Nickel Release in a Chronic Porcine Model by Zakaria Jalal, Younes Boudjemline, Xavier Iriart, Pierre-Emmanuel Seguela, Samantha Delmond, Virgine Loyer, David Gonthier, Olivier Bernus, Marlène Durand, Laurence Bordenave, Jean-Benoit Thambo

“…A granulation tissue with a predominantly mononuclear inflammatory reaction was observed in contact with nitinol wires while an inflammatory reaction was seen in contact with textile fibers. …”
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The impact of long-term trends in continuity of care on the medical expenses of hypertensive patients: based on group-based trajectory model by Yanqiu Du, Yanqiu Du, Di Liang, Di Liang, Gaofeng Zhang, Yongsong Luo, Jiayan Huang, Jiayan Huang, Yin Dong

“…Patients in the high-level maintenance group incurred the lowest annual medical expenses (mean range: ¥3,786–¥5,088), while the low-level maintenance group exhibited the highest (mean range: ¥6,450–¥10,321). …”
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Burst-Free Sustained Release of Proteins from Thermal Gelling Polymer Solutions by Yuxing Zhang, Xixi Zou, Qiran Du, Xiaotao Dong, Uday Kumar Chinta, Ruyue Yu, Fei Wu, Tuo Jin

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: Pre-encapsulation in dextran microparticles effectively mitigates burst release from thermosensitive hydrogels, while preserving protein functionality.…”
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Metamaterial-Enhanced MIMO Antenna for Multi-Operator ORAN Indoor Base Stations in 5G Sub-6 GHz Band by Asad Ali Khan, Zhenyong Wang, Dezhi Li, Atef Aburas, Ali Ahmed, Abdulraheem Aburas

“…ORAN is an open-source interoperable framework for radio access networks (RANs), while SDR refers to a radio communication system where functions are implemented via software on a programmable platform. …”
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Deadwood position matters: Diversity and biomass of saproxylic beetles in a temperate beech forest by Václav Zumr, Oto Nakládal, Josef Gallo, Jiří Remeš

“…In the group of ‘all saproxylic beetles’, the results indicate that α diversity and γ diversity (q ​= ​0) remain consistent across various deadwood types, while β diversity showed significant differences. …”
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The status of ownership and utilization of long-lasting insecticidal treated nets in war-torn Tigray, Ethiopia by Gebregziabher Berihu Gebrekidan, Hagos Degefa Hidru, Haftom Gebrehiwot Woldearegay, Mengistu Hagazi Tequare, Tedros Bereket, Gebru Hailu Redae, Mohamedawel Mohamedniguss Ebrahim, Gebrekiros Gebremichael Meles, Abadi Kidanemariam Berhe, Yemane Berhane Tesfau, Muzey Gebremichael Berhe, Gebremedhin Gebreegziabher Gebretsadik, Hailay Gebretnsae, Meresa Gebremedhin Weldu, Weldegerima Gebremedhin Hagos, Aregay Gebremedhin Gebreset, Micheale Hagos Debesay, Rieye Esayas, Akeza Awealom Asgedom, Mache Tsadik

“…Multivariable logistic regression identified that being single was associated with lower ITN use (AOR = 0.5; 95% CI 0.3–0.7), while households with 3–4 members (AOR = 1.8; 95% CI 1.2–2.6) and those with sufficient ITNs (AOR = 1.4; 95% CI 1.1–1.8) had higher usage rates. …”
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Topographic Habitat Drive the Change of Soil Fungal Community and Vegetation Soil Characteristics in the Rhizosphere of <i>Kengyilia thoroldiana</i> in the Sanjiangyuan Region by Liangyu Lyu, Pei Gao, Zongcheng Cai, Fayi Li, Jianjun Shi

“…Habitats H2 showed a significant increase in the abundance of Ascomycota and Mortierellomycota and a significant decrease in the abundance of Basidiomycota compared to the other topographical habitats. ② The diversity and aggregation degree of the soil fungal community in the rhizosphere of <i>Kengyilia thoroldiana</i> in five topographical habitats showed differences. ③ Cluster analysis showed that the rhizosphere soil fungi in five topographical habitats of <i>Kengyilia thoroldiana</i> could be divided into two groups, with H2, H4 (mountain pass), and H5 habitats as one group (group 1) and H1 and H3 (shady slope) as one group (group 2). ④ The characteristics of the <i>Kengyilia thoroldiana</i> community and the physical and chemical properties of rhizosphere soil in five topographical habitats were significantly different, and the height, coverage, biomass, and soil nutrient content were the highest in H2 and H5 habitats, while lower in H1 and H3 habitats, with significant differences (<i>p</i> < 0.05). ⑤ Redundancy analysis showed that soil water content was the main driving factor to change the structure and function of the soil fungal community in the rhizosphere of <i>Kengyilia thoroldiana</i> in five topographic habitats in the Sanjiangyuan region. …”
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Resolution analysis of the gravity survey network in the middle and south sections of Tan-Lu fault and recent changes in the gravity field by Xiao Liang, Shi Chen, Fei Chu, Rugang Xu, Hongbo Sun, Weipeng Xiao, Hao Song, Shupeng Li

“…Small earthquakes occur more frequently in the southern section of the fault zone, while strong earthquakes are less common. The alignment of gravity field changes with the fault strike indicates ongoing activity in the fault zone without any signs of locking. …”
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An improved height sampling approach used for global urban building height mapping by Tingting He, Yihua Hu, Fashuai Li, Yuwei Chen, Maoxin Zhang, Qiming Zheng, Baiyu Dong, He Ren

“…Building height serves as fundamental information for characterizing urban landscapes and morphology, as influencing various aspects of the urban environment. While traditional methods of obtaining building height are often limited by spatial coverage and proprietary constraints, remote sensing data provides an alternative for indirect estimation. …”
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Global, Regional, and National Burden of Male Breast Cancer, 1990–2021: A Systematic Analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 by Long Wang, Ping Wen, Qing Shao, Dongping Jiang, Yulan Zhao, Xiaohua Zeng

“…Previous estimates lacked global coverage and completeness. We aimed to quantify the global MBC burden from 1990 to 2021 and evaluate its current status and trends. …”
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Navigating the fear: assessing nursing students’ concerns and preventive practices in response to Monkeypox in Egypt by Shaimaa Mohamed Amin, Doaa El Demerdash, Mona Metwally El-Sayed, Tasneem Ragab Ahmed Salama, Mohamed Gamal Elsehrawy, Mohamed Hussein Ramadan Atta

“…Multiple linear regression analysis (R² = 0.216, F = 22.633, p < 0.001) revealed that fear was a strong positive predictor of preventive practices, while Monkeypox concern had a positive but non-significant effect (B = 0.138, p = 0.156). …”
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Space-Based Mapping of Pre- and Post-Hurricane Mangrove Canopy Heights Using Machine Learning with Multi-Sensor Observations by Boya Zhang, Daniel Gann, Shimon Wdowinski, Chaohao Lin, Erin Hestir, Lukas Lamb-Wotton, Khandker S. Ishtiaq, Kaleb Smith, Yuepeng Li

“…For spatial transfer, SAR data models achieved higher accuracy than optical models for post-Irma, while the opposite was the case for the pre-Irma period. …”
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Immunogenicity, safety and tolerability of 15-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (V114) compared to 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV-13) in healthy infants: A syste... by Muhammad Zain Ul Haq, Hamza Irfan, Muhammad Shahmeer Ullah Shah, Anusha Sumbal, Sanila Mughal, Saad Ashraf, Areeba Aamir Ali Basaria, Abdullah, Muhammad Aaqib Chacho, Biruk Demisse Ayalew

“…Immunogenicity results indicated higher seropositivity for shared serotypes in PCV13, while V114 showed superior responses for unique serotypes (22F and 33F). …”
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Optimization of Remote Backup Protection Coordination Logic Based on Dynamic Identification of Faulty Components in Transmission Grids by LIN Xiangning, JI Jihao, DING Yifan, LI Zhengtian, WENG Hanli

“…After optimization， the remote backup-action delay was reduced from 4-7 intervals to 2 intervals， while the setting coverage increased by 18.4%， effectively avoiding misoperations owing to load intrusion. …”
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Mental health clients’ perspectives on telehealth-based virtual reality therapy by Triton Ong, Julia Ivanova, Hiral Soni, Janelle Barrera, Janelle Barrera, Mollie Cummins, Mollie Cummins, Brandon M. Welch, Brandon M. Welch, Brian E. Bunnell, Brian E. Bunnell

“…Clients enjoyed how telehealth made exposure therapy more accessible and comfortable, but could feel unmotivated due to lack of in-person accountability and presence. While none used VR for therapy, most tried VR with positive perceptions of it. …”
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