Order-theoretical connectivity by T. A. Richmond, R. Vainio

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ANORECTAL PATHOLOGIES IN THE COURSE OF ACUTE LEUKAEMIAS: PREDICTIVE PARAMETERS by Fatma Yılmaz, Bugra Saglam, Ufuk Gorduk, Ugur Kalan, Hacer Berna Afacan Öztürk, Ahmet Kursad Gunes, Murat Albayrak

“…The multivariate model showed significant-independent (p<0.05) efficacy of WBC and MPV values in differentiating patients with and without anorectal pathology. …”
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STURM-Flood: a curated dataset for deep learning-based flood extent mapping leveraging Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 imagery by Nicla Notarangelo, Charlotte Wirion, Frankwin van Winsen

“…The reference data and code are openly available in the Zenodo repository https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.12748983 and GitHub repository https://github.com/STURM-WEO/STURM-Flood.…”
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Enhancing ride comfort of semi-active suspension through collaboration control using dung beetle optimizer optimized Fuzzy PID controller by Kunlun Zhang, Azizan As’arry, Liucun Zhu, Abdul Aziz Hairuddin, Mohd Khair Hassan, Mohd Zarhamdy Md Zain

“…Under sinusoidal and random disturbances, compared with the passive suspension, the vehicle acceleration of the Fuzzy-DBO-PID controller is reduced by 51%, 50.82%, 47.56% and 11.42%. …”
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The Effects of Whole-Body Vibration on the Cross-Transfer of Strength by Alicia M. Goodwill, Dawson J. Kidgell

“…This study investigated whether the use of superimposed whole-body vibration (WBV) during cross-education strength training would optimise strength transfer compared to conventional cross-education strength training. …”
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Volatilization characteristics of high-lead slag and its influence on measurement of physicochemical properties at high temperature by Wang Guohua, Cui Yaru, Yang Ze, Guo Ziliang, Zhao Lv, Li Xiaoming, Zhao Junxue, Tang Wendan

“…Journal of Mining and Metallurgy. Section B: Metallurgy…”
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Research on Wireless Sensor Network Coverage Path Optimization Based on Biogeography-Based Optimization Algorithm by Guojun Chen, Xiangdong Qin, Ningsheng Fang, Wenbo Xu

“…The experimental results show that the quality of the WSN coverage path solution optimized by the BBO algorithm in the two scenarios is better than that of the particle swarm algorithm and genetic algorithm.…”
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Optimal Allocation and Sizing of Capacitor Banks in Distribution System to Reduce the Power Loss Using Beluga Whale Optimization by Sitotaw Mengesha Adal, Ermiyas Tesfakiros Reda

“…The simulation results in the 34-bus radial system are much different from the results of PSO, GWO, WO, and IWO. In the 85-bus radial system, the results are seen with the outcomes of PSO, WO, and BFOA. …”
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Early precursor-derived pituitary gland tissue-resident macrophages play a pivotal role in modulating hormonal balance by Henna Lehtonen, Heli Jokela, Julian Hofmann, Lauriina Tola, Arfa Mehmood, Florent Ginhoux, Burkhard Becher, Melanie Greter, Gennady G. Yegutkin, Marko Salmi, Heidi Gerke, Pia Rantakari

“…Using single-cell transcriptomics, fate mapping, and imaging, we characterize pituitary-resident macrophages (pitMØs), revealing their heterogeneity and spatial specialization. …”
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Exploring the clinical value of procalcitonin, c-reactive protein, white blood cell count, and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in the early diagnosis of bloodstream infections in ch... by Yadong Li, Mingjie Li, Chenye Lin, Wentao Tang, Qiuyu Tang, Feng Cheng

“…Abstract Backgroud In the diagnosis of bloodstream infections (BSI) in children, compared to the gold standard of blood culture, markers in the blood offer advantages such as rapid results and cost-effectiveness. Therefore, we investigated the clinical value of procalcitonin (PCT), C-reactive protein (CRP), white blood cell count (WBC), and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in the early diagnosis of BSI in children. …”
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Colonic stenting in acute malignant large bowel obstruction: audit of efficacy and safety in a Singapore tertiary referral centre by James Weiquan Li, James Chi-Yong Ngu, Kok Ren Lim, Shu Wen Tay, Bochao Jiang, Ramesh Wijaya, Sulaiman Yusof, Calvin Jianming Ong, Andrew Boon Eu Kwek, Tiing Leong Ang

“…Self-expandable metal stents (SEMS) have progressed from a palliative modality to use as bridge to surgery (BTS). We aimed to assess the safety and efficacy of SEMS for MBO in our institution. …”
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The Effects of Whole-Body Vibration Exercise on Anticipatory Delay of Core Muscles in Patients with Nonspecific Low Back Pain by Yi-Li Zheng, Hao-Yu Hu, Xiao-Chen Liu, Xuan Su, Pei-Jie Chen, Xue-Qiang Wang

“…The relative activation time of each muscle was calculated. Results. In the WBV group, the relative activation time of bilateral MF and bilateral TrA/IO was significantly reduced on shoulder flexion (right MF: P=0.014; left MF: P=0.011; right TrA/IO: P=0.008; left TrA/IO: P=0.026). …”
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HMGB-1 as a Novel Predictor of Disease Severity and Prognosis in Patients with Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome by Hong Du, Jing Li, Haitao Yu, Jianqi Lian, Ye Zhang, Ying Zhang, Xuefan Bai, Pingzhong Wang

“…To examine the predictive capacity of the high mobility group box protein-1 (HMGB-1) for disease severity and prognosis of hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS). …”
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White Blood Cell and Granulocyte Counts Are Independent Predictive Factors for Prognosis of Advanced Pancreatic Caner by Lanyun Feng, Shihui Gu, Peng Wang, Hao Chen, Zhen Chen, Zhiqiang Meng, Luming Liu

“…Pancreatic cancer is associated with high death rates and limited therapeutic options, with no effective predictive factors being available for prognosis at present. In this study, we evaluate the value of using blood test results for pancreatic cancer prognosis. …”
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Online discussion threads as promotors of citizen democracy: Current opportunities and challenges for small- and medium-sized media organisations in Finland by Backholm Klas, Ruohonen Heini, Strandberg Kim

“…This article focuses on user-generated discussion threads in journalistic online publication platforms. We investigate how journalists can apply deliberative norms to promote a democratically sustainable discussion within the threads. …”
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ASSOCIATION BETWEEN SITTING AND OCCUPATIONAL LOW BACK PAIN (LBP) by \

“…For all occupations, the odds ratio (OR) increased when WBV and/or awkward postures were analyzed as co-exposure factors. …”
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Nonoperative treatment efficacy prognosis in acute small bowell obstruction by S. G. Shapovalyants, S. Ye. Larichev, Z. A. Zhemukhova, N. A. Soldatova, I. A. Smirnov

“…Objective is to optimize treatment strategy for patients presenting with acute small bowell obstruction (SBO) due to adhesions. We developed a prognostic scale for conservative treatment outcome utilizing multiple prognostic factors.Methods. …”
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Small bowel obstruction secondary to uterine fibroids: a case presentation by Andreas Antzoulas, Georgios-Ioannis Verras, Vasileios Leivaditis, Athanasios Papatriantafyllou, Levan Tchabashvili, Nikolaos Benetatos, Francesk Mulita

“…Small bowel obstruction (SBO) is a serious condition with distinct symptoms such as constipation, vomiting, and abdominal distension. …”
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Necrotizing Urethritis due to Aerococcus urinae by Abdulrahman A. Babaeer, Claudia Nader, Vito Iacoviello, Kevin Tomera

“…No skin necrosis was observed and no crepitus was palpable. Serum white count (WBC) was 29.5 × 103/μL. A CT scan showed gas in the corpus spongiosum. …”
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