A spatiotemporal optimization engine for prescribed burning in the Southeast US by Reetam Majumder, Adam J. Terando, J. Kevin Hiers, Jaime A. Collazo, Brian J. Reich

“…The initial iteration of the optimization engine is demonstrated through a case study of short-term meteorological conditions for the Eglin Air Force Base, located in Florida, USA. …”
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Immunogenicity and safety of a live-attenuated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidate based on multiple attenuation mechanisms by Mie Suzuki Okutani, Shinya Okamura, Tang Gis, Hitomi Sasaki, Suni Lee, Akiho Kashiwabara, Simon Goto, Mai Matsumoto, Mayuko Yamawaki, Toshiaki Miyazaki, Tatsuya Nakagawa, Masahito Ikawa, Wataru Kamitani, Shiro Takekawa, Koichi Yamanishi, Hirotaka Ebina

“…However, some limitations remain to be resolved, such as the short-lived induced immune response and certain adverse effects. …”
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Evaluating empirical and machine learning approaches for reference evapotranspiration estimation using limited climatic variables in Nepal by Erica Shrestha, Suyog Poudyal, Anup Ghimire, Shrena Maharjan, Manoj Lamichhane, Sushant Mehan

“…We assessed the performance of six widely used empirical models (Hargreaves Samani, modified Hargreaves Samani, Romanenko, Schendel, Priestley-Taylor, and Makkink) and four ML models (random forest, extreme gradient boosting, deep neural network, and long short-term memory) to estimate ET0 with limited climatic variables in Nepal. …”
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Atypical presentation of Andersen-Tawil syndrome: heart failure with reduced ejection without periodic paralysis or dysmorphic features by Mustafa Shehzad, Dawood Shehzad, Muhammad Ahmad, Sundus Huma, Shaheer Minhas, Abdul Wassey

“…Ultimately, he was diagnosed with non-ischaemic dilated cardiomyopathy and referred for genetic testing, which revealed a KCNJ2 variant. Shortly after discharge, he experienced a 55-second run of ventricular tachycardia, necessitating the placement of a single-chamber ICD. …”
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Exploring Anharmonicity-induced high thermoelectric performance in α-In2X3 (X=S, Se) monolayers by Victor José Ramirez Rivera, Fredy Mamani Gonzalo, Maurício Jeomar Piotrowski, Efracio Mamani Flores

“…This ab initio study, based on density functional theory, investigates the thermoelectric properties of α-In2S3 and α-In2Se3 monolayers, through a detailed analysis of phonon modes, revealing that these materials exhibit low group velocities in acoustic (ZA, TA, LA) and optical modes, short phonon lifetimes, and high Grüneisen parameters, suggesting strong anharmonicity, especially at low frequencies. …”
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Influence of Fe2+ and Fe3+ on the Performance and Microbial Community Composition of a MFC Inoculated with Sulfate-Reducing Sludge and Acetate as Electron Donor by José Roberto González-Paz, María del Carmen Monterrubio–Badillo, Alberto Ordaz, E. Inés García-Peña, Claudia Guerrero-Barajas

“…Unexpected interactions and combinations of microorganisms were observed in a relatively short culturing time, demonstrating the importance of characterizing the anode biofilm prior to shifts in iron ion concentrations on a long-term basis.…”
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Sommeil et course au large en solitaire : comportements des coureurs et étude de faisabilité d’un « agenda interactif de sommeil » by Denis Theunynck, Rémy Hurdiel, Thierry Pezé, Xavier Estruch, Gilles Bui-Xuân

“…It involves split sleep and short rest periods distributed throughout the day and night. …”
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Study design and protocol of a low to high intensity computer-based cognitive training at home in supplement to standard care in patients with AD by Bernard Croisile, Samar Dimachki, Franck Tarpin-Bernard, Hanna Chainay

“…The aim of this study is to examine short-term and long-term benefits of computer-based cognitive training at home in patients with mild to moderate AD, as a complement to the training in speech and language therapists’ (SLT) offices. …”
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Fiber-optic bronchoscopy for diagnosing hilar masses of the lung: a study from a tertiary care cardiothoracic and vascular centre in northeastern India by James Thiek, Mrinmoy Talukdar, Akash Guha

“…The study is not without limitations though which include the short study duration, limited sample size, and absence of bronchoscopic ultrasound technology at our institute.…”
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Workplace violence and associated factors against nurses working in public hospitals in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yeshiwas Ayale Ferede, Agerie Mengistie Zeleke, Jember Ayelgne Beyene, Getanew Kegne Nigate, Worku Chekol Tassew

“…Female nurse (POR = 2.25; 95% CI: 1.29, 3.92), short work experience (POR = 3.25; 95% CI: 2.37, 4.45), and living without a spouse (POR = 2.03; 95% CI: 1.03, 3.99) were identified factors associated with workplace violence. …”
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Multiple Organ Failure Associated with SARS-CoV-2 Infection in a Child with Down Syndrome: Is Trisomy 21 Associated with an Unfavourable Clinical Course? by Perla Idalia Vazquez-Hernández, Alan Cárdenas-Conejo, Manuel Alejandro Catalán-Ruiz, Karla Navar-Gallegos, Emilio Zenteno-Salazar, Jose Rafael-Parra-Bravo, Ranferi Aragon-Nogales, Maribel Ibarra-Sarlat, Juan Carlos Núñez-Enríquez

“…Female, 2 years old, karyotype 47,XX,+21[30], previously diagnosed with a cyanotic congenital heart disease (tricuspid atresia and infundibular pulmonary stenosis, type Ib) who started with diarrhea, developed shortness of breath, and cyanosis and was admitted to the hospital presenting low-oxygen saturation (33%) requiring invasive mechanical ventilation support. …”
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Theoretical Accounts of Gulf War Syndrome: From Environmental Toxins to Psychoneuroimmunology and Neurodegeneration by Eamonn Ferguson, Helen J. Cassaday

“…., fever) that should normally be short lived and self-limiting. We also present evidence that the pattern of symptoms produced by the pro-inflammatory cytokines reflects a shift in immune system functioning towards a (T-helper-1) Th1 profile. …”
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Chinese cabbage orphan gene BR3 confers bolting resistance to Arabidopsis through the gibberellin pathway by Yuting Zhang, Mingliang Jiang, Shurui Sun, Zongxiang Zhan, Xiaonan Li, Zhongyun Piao

“…BR3OE plants similarly exhibited delayed bolting and flowering times, and an increased number of rosette leaves under short-day (SD) conditions. BR3OE plants showed no significant phenotypic differences after vernalization treatment. …”
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Comparative analysis of harmonic sensitivity for stator fault diagnosis in induction motors by Allal Abderrahim, Lamouchi Zakaria, Abderrahmane Khechekhouche, Antonio Marcos de Oliveira Siqueira, Julio César Costa Campos, Kheireddine Lamamra

“…Additionally, this diagnostic methodology proves effective in identifying micro short-circuits between stator coils, allowing for a proactive strategy in predictive maintenance. …”
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The impact of demographics and positioning on the imaging features of the optic nerve sheath and ophthalmic vessels by David Berhanu, Luís Abegão Pinto, Inês Carneiro, Isabel Fragata, Joana Tavares Ferreira, Lia Lucas Neto

“…Methods We measured the mean values of the ONSD in supine and sitting position and the Doppler imaging parameters of the ophthalmic, central retinal and short posterior ciliary arteries. Inter-observer reliability was assessed using intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). …”
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Impact of Obesity on Perioperative and Clinical Outcomes After Robotic Assisted Radical Prostatectomy by Sahin Kilic, Murat Sambel

“…While obesity adversely impacts perioperative outcomes, short-term continence recovery rates, and mid-term ED recovery rates, it does not affect mid-term oncological outcomes after RARP.…”
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Immediate Effect of Kinetic Chain Activation and Mulligan’s Bent Leg Raise Technique in Patients with Asymptomatic Hamstring Tightness: A Randomised Clinical Trial by Santosh Channabasapa Metgud, Santosh D Patil, Omkar Anand Gaonkar

“…Introduction: Hamstring shortness is an important mechanical marker for hamstring strain injuries, often related to a muscle imbalance between the quadriceps and hamstrings. …”
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Effects of hook size on the catch variation, size selectivity, and bycatch of the bottom set longline fisheries targeting nemipterid fishes in the Philippines by Angelo C. Macario, Tania Islam, Ricardo P. Babaran, Alexander J. Balsomo, Takeshi Tomiyama

“…These results suggest that regulating hook sizes is essential for sustainable fishing, which can result in a potential short-term reduction in catch rates but offer long-term benefits for nemipterid fisheries management.…”
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No Evidence of Abnormal Expression of Beta-Catenin and Bcl-2 Proteins in Pilomatricoma as One Clinical Feature of Tetrasomy 9p Syndrome by Chariyawan Charalsawadi, Sasipong Trongnit, Kanoot Jaruthamsophon, Juthamas Wirojanan, Somchit Jaruratanasirikul, Anupong Nitiruangjaras, Pornprot Limprasert

“…SNP microarray revealed nonmosaic gain of the short arm of chromosome 9. A nonmosaic isodicentric chromosome 9 was identified in the peripheral blood but this rearranged chromosome was detected in only 8.3% of the skin fibroblasts. …”
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The Ghosts of Old Volcanoes, a Geoheritage Trail Concept for Eastern Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand by Ilmars Gravis, Karoly Nemeth, Chris Twemlow, Boglarka Nemeth

“…We recognize this as an opportunity to reassess a tourism model based on a high-volume of short stay visits to iconic sites.…”
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