Combined multi-scale characterization of pores in ultra-thick coal seams of Jurassic Xishanyao Formation, Tiaohu-Malang sags, Santanghu Basin by Yue CHEN, Qiqi LEI, Dongmin MA, Xin WANG, Xinggang WANG, Diefang HUANG, Gaoxiang RONG

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mTeSR1 is beneficial for the early development of bovine embryos and promotes the proliferation of the inner cell mass during the outgrowth of blastocysts by Dohyun Kim, HakKyo Lee, Dae-Jin Kwon

“…Results: In vitro development of bovine preimplantation embryos in the 2% mTeSR1 group was significantly higher than in the control (p < 0.05). …”
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Uncertainty analysis of linear and non-linear regression models in the modeling of water quality in the Caspian Sea basin: Application of Monte-Carlo method by Sahar Heidari Masteali, Mahmoud Bayat, Pete Bettinger, Mansour Ghorbanpour

“…This research focuses on the southern basin area of the Caspian Sea in Iran, where there have been limited studies on uncertainty analysis in water quality models. …”
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Isolation of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 Virus from Saker Falcons (Falco cherrug) in the Middle East by Henju Marjuki, Ulrich Wernery, Hui-Ling Yen, John Franks, Patrick Seiler, David Walker, Scott Krauss, Robert G. Webster

“…There is accumulating evidence that birds of prey are susceptible to fatal infection with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus. We studied the antigenic, molecular, phylogenetic, and pathogenic properties of 2 HPAI H5N1 viruses isolated from dead falcons in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait in 2005 and 2007, respectively. …”
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Examining the role of ClassPoint tool in shaping EFL students' perceived E-learning experiences: A social cognitive theory perspective by Huma Akram, Abbas Hussein Abdelrady

“…To explore this further, the present study examined the effect of the ClassPoint tool on students' perceived learning experiences in light of Social Cognitive Theory (SCT). …”
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Risk prediction model of cognitive performance in older people with cardiovascular diseases: a study of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey database by Hui Wang, Sensen Wu, Dikang Pan, Yachan Ning, Cong Wang, Jianming Guo, Yongquan Gu

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Thomas Claviez. Aesthetics and Ethics: Otherness and Moral Imagination from Aristotle to Levinas and from Uncle Tom’s Cabin to House Made of Dawn. by Lefteris Kalospyros

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Hydrogeochemical characterization of groundwater using water quality index and multivariate statistical analysis in Binji town and environs, Sokoto basin, Northwestern Nigeria by Ibrahim Mohammed Abdullahi, Lawali Abubakar, Garba Saidu, Hassan Yusuf

“…Abstract The hydrogeochemistry of groundwater from Binji community and surroundings was assessed. The main aim of the study was to characterize the groundwater in the study area through the application of indexing and statistical methods. …”
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Prediction method of S-wave velocities in tight sandstone reservoirs – a case study of CO2 geological storage area in Ordos Basin by Li Lin, Wang Haofan, Ma Jinfeng

“…This study, understanding the significant variety and uneven stress distributions of tight sandstone reservoirs in the Ordos Basin, begins with developing a predictive model for S-wave velocities. …”
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App-Based Ecological Momentary Assessment of Problematic Smartphone Use During Examination Weeks in University Students: 6-Week Observational Study by Ji Seon Ahn, InJi Jeong, Sehwan Park, Jooho Lee, Minjeong Jeon, Sangil Lee, Gangho Do, Dooyoung Jung, Jin Young Park

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to examine associations between self-reported psychosocial measures; app-based EMA data, including daily behavioral indicators from GPS location tracking; and PSU in university students during the examination period. …”
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Facile SERS screening of melamine in bovine milk with 2D printed AgNPs/glass fabric filter paper as the flexible substrate by Shiyao Wang, Yanan Zhao, Xiao Wei, Yisheng Chen

“…The current study proposes a surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS)-based analytical tool for fast and reliable screening of melamine in bovine milk. A hand-held Raman spectrometer was used in conjunction with a substrate composed of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) that was 2D printed onto glass fiber (GF) filter paper. …”
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Optimization and potential assessment of CO2 geological storage caprock in the saline aquifers of the Qingjiang Basin, middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River by Yuchen Tian, Shiqi Liu, Sijian Zheng, Shuxun Sang, Yinghai Liu, Shiheng Chen, Helong Zhang, Yanzhi Liu, Yuntian Jiang, Zekun Yue, Wenkai Wang

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The Role of Migration in Maintaining the Transmission of Avian Influenza in Waterfowl: A Multisite Multispecies Transmission Model along East Asian-Australian Flyway by Akira Endo, Hiroshi Nishiura

“…Migratory waterfowl annually migrate over the continents along the routes known as flyways, serving as carriers of avian influenza virus across distant locations. Prevalence of influenza varies with species, and there are also geographical and temporal variations. …”
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Examining Prenylated Xanthones as Potential Inhibitors Against Ketohexokinase C Isoform for the Treatment of Fructose-Driven Metabolic Disorders: An Integrated Computational Approach by Tilal Elsaman, Magdi Awadalla Mohamed

“…<b>Results:</b> Sixteen analogs demonstrated binding affinities superior to α-Mangostin (from −45.51 to −61.3 kcal/mol), LY-3522348 (−45.36 kcal/mol), and reported marine-derived inhibitors (from −22.74 to −51.83 kcal/mol). …”
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A Water Extraction Method for Multiple Terrains Area Based on Multisource Fused Images: A Case Study of the Yangtze River Basin by Huang Ruolong, Shen Qian, Fu Bolin, Yue Yao, Yuting Zhang, Qianyu Du

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Examining the Emotional and Physical Health Impact in Users of Open-Source Automated Insulin Delivery and Sources of Support: Qualitative Analysis of Patient Narratives by Bryan Cleal, Yanbing Chen, Mandy Wäldchen, Hanne Ballhausen, Drew Cooper, Shane O'Donnell, Christine Knoll, Niklas Krug, Klemens Raile, Tebbe Ubben, Adrian Tappe, Dana Lewis, Ingrid Willaing, Timothy Skinner, Katarina Braune

“…ObjectiveThis study focused on examining the lived experiences, physical and emotional health implications of people with diabetes following the initiation of open-source AID systems, their perceived challenges, and their sources of support, which have not been explored in the existing literature. …”
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Smallholder farmers' perceptions of climate variability and its risks across agroecological zones in the Ayehu watershed, Upper Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia by Abebe Biresaw Bitew, Amare Sewnet Minale

“…We employed the Mann-Kendall test and Sen's slope estimator to examine the actual trends and magnitude of temperature and rainfall. …”
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Comparison of the Minimental State Examination Scale and the International HIV Dementia Scale in Assessing Cognitive Function in Nigerian HIV Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy by O. Olajumoke Oshinaike, A. Akinsegun Akinbami, O. Oluwadamilola Ojo, I. Frank Ojini, U. Njideka Okubadejo, A. Mustapha Danesi

“…To compare the performance of the minimental state examination (MMSE) and international HIV dementia scale (IHDS) in assessing neurocognitive function in HIV/AIDS patients on antiretroviral therapy. …”
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The Effect of Acidifier-Dextrose against Hen Day Production and Feed Conversion Ratio in Laying Hens Infected with Avian Pathogenic Escherichia coli by Sunaryo Hadi Warsito, Emy Koestanti Sabdoningrum, Nana Tripalupi, Ayu Nur Hidayati, Anwar Ma’ruf, Poedji Hastutiek, Mirni Lamid, M. Anam Al-Arif, Herry Agoes Hermadi, Oky Setyo Widodo

“…The purpose of this research is that the acidifier-dextrose combination is expected to be able to suppress the development of Avian Pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) bacteria in laying hens so that, in the end, the case of colibacillosis can be controlled in Indonesia. …”
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Examining the Effects of Investor Sentiment Shocks on Normal and Abnormal Returns in the Oil Products Sector of the Tehran Stock Exchange: A PVAR Analysis by Mohammad Javad Zare Bahnamiri, Samira Balavar, vahid omidi

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