Global Mean and Relative Sea-Level Changes Over the Past 66 Myr: Implications for Early Eocene Ice Sheets by K. G. Miller, W. J. Schmelz, J. V. Browning, Y. Rosenthal, A. V. Hess, R. E. Kopp, J. D. Wright

“…Continental-scale ice sheets waxed and waned beginning ca. 34 Ma (>50 m BSL changes), with near complete collapse during the Miocene Climate Optimum (17–14.8 Ma). Both the BSL and RSL estimates have markedly higher Oligocene to Early Miocene Myr-scale amplitudes (20–60 m) than recently published δ18O-based estimates (<20 m) and much lower estimates than those of Exxon Production Research (>100 m), leading us to reject those estimates. …”
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Exploring grid sensitivity in an ice sheet model: A case study of the Amery Ice Shelf by Qian-Xi Wang, Teng Li, Xiao Cheng, Chen Zhao, Lei Zheng, Qi Liang

“…Our findings reveal a high sensitivity of both inversion parameters, the rate factor A and basal slipperiness C, as well as Grounding Line Flux (GLF) and Volume Above Floatation (VAF), to the grid resolution. …”
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Work rate adjustments needed to maintain heart rate and RPE during high-intensity interval training in the heat by Hillary A. Yoder, Hillary A. Yoder, Anne M. Mulholland, Anne M. Mulholland, Hayley V. MacDonald, Jonathan E. Wingo

“…Each trial ended with a GXT to measure V˙O2max.ResultsIn the 43-min trials work rate decreased from the first to the fifth work interval in both conditions, but by a non-significant, yet moderately larger (ES = 0.53) amount during 43HR (46 ± 29 W) compared to 43RPE (30 ± 28 W). …”
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Concentrated Solar Power and Photovoltaic Systems: A New Approach to Boost Sustainable Energy for All (Se4all) in Rwanda by Noel Hagumimana, Jishi Zheng, Godwin Norense Osarumwense Asemota, Jean De Dieu Niyonteze, Walter Nsengiyumva, Aphrodis Nduwamungu, Samuel Bimenyimana

“…According to the past literature, the outcomes of this paper through the SWOT analyses and the results obtained from the SAM model, both the CSP and PV systems could undoubtedly play a vital role in Rwanda’s rural electrification. …”
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Time to act: Institutional mental health support for Ukrainian academic staff during wartime by Natalia Tsybuliak, Volodymyr Vakhitov, Hanna Mytsyk, Hanna Lopatina, Maryna Nesterenko, Artem Polulyakhov, Yuriy Petrushenko

“…The relevance of this topic arises from the unprecedented stressors affecting academic members in higher education institutions, who face both personal and professional challenges. A cross-sectional analytical design was employed, using an online survey distributed among 429 academic staff members. …”
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Examining Specific Theory-of-Mind Aspects in Amnestic and Non-Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment: Their Relationships with Sleep Duration and Cognitive Planning by Areti Batzikosta, Despina Moraitou, Paschalis Steiropoulos, Georgia Papantoniou, Georgios A. Kougioumtzis, Ioanna-Giannoula Katsouri, Maria Sofologi, Magda Tsolaki

“…The HC group consistently outperformed both MCI groups in these tasks, with aMCI showing higher performance than naMCI. …”
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M1 and M2 Macrophage Polarization Correlates with Activity and Chronicity Indices in Lupus Nephritis by Chutima Chavanisakun, Rassamon Keawvichit, Nontawat Benjakul

“…Total macrophages correlated with both indices (activity: <i>p</i> < 0.001, rs = 0.44; chronicity: <i>p</i> < 0.001, rs = 0.42). …”
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Role of laparoscopic surgery in blunt abdominal trauma; retrospective analysis in a tertiary trauma center by Rifan Alyami, Ahad E. Alotaibi, Leen Almohayya, Ajyad Al Jawad, Raghad Almukhayzim, Abeer Alhoumedan, Rakan S. Aldusari

“…The laparoscopic approach has gained popularity in trauma care since its inception, becoming increasingly favored for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. This study aims to reduce unnecessary laparotomies and assess the effectiveness of laparoscopy in managing patients with blunt abdominal trauma. …”
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Effect of Liuzijue on Pulmonary Function of Patients with Ischemic Stroke and Hemiplegia by CHEN Yannan, ZHANG Hongxin, DENG Lijin, WENG Meihua, HU Jingwen, ZHOU Hongjuan, YOU Shijing, CHEN Jinxiu

“…The forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV₁), peak expiratory flow (PEF) rate and maximum voluntary ventilation (MVV) volume of the two groups were evaluated by portable pulmonary function meter before and after the intervention; the modified Barthel index (MBI) was used to evaluate activities of daily living; the stroke impact scale (SIS) was used to evaluate the quality of life.ResultsBefore the intervention, there was no statistical difference in the FVC, FEV₁, PEF, MVV, MBI, and SIS scores between the two groups (<italic>P</italic>&gt;0.05). After 12 weeks of intervention, the scores of the FVC, FEV₁, PEF, MVV, MBI, SIS in both groups improved significantly compared with those before intervention, and the differences were statistically significant (<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.001). …”
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Quantification of Volatile Acetone Oligomers Using Ion-Mobility Spectrometry by Tobias Hüppe, Dominik Lorenz, Felix Maurer, Tobias Fink, Ramona Klumpp, Sascha Kreuer

“…Measuring acetone in exhaled breath is complicated by the fact that the molecule might be present as both monomers and dimers, but in inconsistent ratios. …”
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User Outcomes for an App-Delivered Hypnosis Intervention for Menopausal Hot Flashes: Retrospective Analysis by Katherine Scheffrahn, Claire Hall, Vanessa Muñiz, Gary Elkins

“…In both groups, there was a large, statistically significant difference in the average number of daily hot flashes from baseline to end point (women with hot flashes and night sweats: Cohen d=1.28; t138=15.055; P<.001; women with daily hot flashes: Cohen d=0.82; t270=13.555; P<.001). …”
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Cultural revitalization for tourism development from an Indigenous perspective: the case of Ta Oi people, A Luoi District, Thua Thien Hue province, Vietnam by Thu-Suong Thi Nguyen, Diem-Huong Thi Phan, Diem-Huong Thi Phan, Diem-Hang Le Doan, Diem-Hang Le Doan, Minh-Ngoc Thi Chau, Thanh-Thuy Thi (Jessica) Doan, Thanh-Thuy Thi (Jessica) Doan

“…This ensures that while cultural traditions may evolve, they are still rooted in the values and identity of the Indigenous people, rendering the cultural revival process both sustainable and meaningful in the context of tourism. …”
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Schnittstellen zwischen performance und Analyse von Popmusik. Performative Produktionsprozesse in Pink Floyds Album Wish You Were Here und Jordan Rudessʼ Coverversion von Genesisʼ... by Hubertus Dreyer, Pascal Horn

“…These two approaches are applied to Pink Floyd’s album Wish You Were Here (1975) and to Jordan Rudess’ cover version (2007) of Genesis’ Dance on a Volcano (1975/76). Both works belong to the prog rock tradition and display a similar level of musical complexity; the way in which these works are complex, however, differs and reflects different production styles: Pink Floydʼs album is the result of a quasi vegetative growth under strong psychological distress, leading to a dense network of musical cross-references throughout the album; Jordan Rudess, on the other hand, proceeds rationally and economically, and the artistic effect of the result owes much to the virtuosity of the musicians.…”
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Extraction, Chemical Composition and Antidiabetic Potential of Crude Polysaccharides from Centella asiatica (L.) Urban by Meng Li, Muhammad Shahid, Xiaobin Zhang, Douglas Law, Mukram Muhammad Mackeen, Arnida Hani Teh, Ahmad Abdul Kareem Najm, Shazrul Fazry, Babul Airianah Othman

“…Monosaccharide composition analysis via high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) demonstrated enrichment of galacturonic acid, galactose, and arabinose in P50 and P70. Furthermore, both fractions (P50 and P70) exhibited dose-dependent inhibitory effects on α-amylase and α-glucosidase. …”
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Importance of benzoyltransferase GcnE and lysine benzoylation of alcohol dehydrogenase AdhB in pathogenesis and aflatoxin production in Aspergillus flavus by Xuan Chen, Lihan Wu, Yuqi Zhang, Sen Wang, Shihua Wang

“…Our data demonstrated that alcohol dehydrogenase B (AdhB) is regulated by benzoylation on lysine 321 (K321), and mutations of Kbz site in AdhB significantly reduced the alcohol dehydrogenase activity in vivo and in vitro. Both adhB deletion mutant and benzoylated site mutants (K321R and K321A) exhibited similar phenotype, including decreased conidiation and seed colonization, increased sclerotia formation and aflatoxin production, and more sensitive to cell wall damage stress. …”
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Comparative effect of atorvastatin and risperidone on modulation of TLR4/NF-κB/NOX-2 in a rat model of valproic acid-induced autism by Eman A. E. Farrag, Mona H. Askar, Zienab Abdallah, Safinaz M. Mahmoud, Eman A. Abdulhai, Eman Abdelrazik, Eman Mohamad El Nashar, Faten Mohammed Alasiri, Asma Nasser Saeed Alqahtani, Mamdouh Eldesoqui, Ali M. Eldib, Alshimaa Magdy

“…Histological analysis revealed structural alterations. Both risperidone and atorvastatin effectively mitigated the behavioral, biochemical, and structural changes associated with VPA-induced rat model of autism. …”
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High‐Efficiency and Stable Perovskite Solar Cells Enabled by Halogen‐Free Cosolvent‐Processed Pyrazine‐Based Dopant‐Free Hole Transport Material by Chetan Lakshman, Hyerin Kim, Bo Hyeon Cho, Donghyun Song, Jeonghyeon Park, Young Yong Kim, Jinhwan Yoon, Sung‐Ho Jin

“…The insertion of pyrazine moiety downshifted the energy levels and enhanced coplanarity for both the HTMs. NBD‐Pyz can significantly lower the trap density and passivate the perovskite layer. …”
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Exploring the Impact of Homophily Attitude, Physical, and Social Attractiveness on Purchase Intentions by Honya Ghasemi, Ramin Bashir Khodaparasti, Hooshmand Bagheri Garbollagh

“…Also, the popularity of social media among both the young and older generations has led to its widespread usage as a new marketing communication platform. …”
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Epidemiology of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus Colonization in Neonates within Neonatal Intensive Care Units: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Seraphine Nkie Esemu, Arnol Bowo-Ngandji, Roland Ndip Ndip, Jane-Francis Tatah Kihla Akoachere, Nene Kaah Keneh, Jean Thierry Ebogo-Belobo, Cyprien Kengne-Ndé, Donatien Serge Mbaga, Nicholas Tendongfor, Hortense Kamga Gonsu, Jean Paul Assam Assam, Lucy Mande Ndip

“…Regional variations were detected, with Taiwan exhibiting the highest cumulative incidence and South Korea having both the highest CA-MRSA and HA-MRSA. These findings underline the substantial public health impact of MRSA, especially in NICUs, necessitating context-specific prevention and control strategies. …”
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Collection and Determination of Clinical Problems and Outcome Indicators of Expert Consensus on Clinical Application of Ethnic Medicine in the Treatment of Palpitation (Arrhythmia-... by ZHANG Wenjie, LI Jun, CHEN Hengwen, TAN Yuqing, XIE Zicong, WU Ji, MENG Chao, LI Zhaoling, ZHANG Lesong

“…The Cronbach&apos;s &#x03B1; coefficients were 0.913 and 0.905, both exceeding 0.7, suggesting high reliability. …”
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