Application of QVP Method to Winter Precipitation Observation Based on Polarimetric Radar by Guan Li, Dai Jianhua, Tao Lan, Yin Chunguang, Meng Fanwang

“…The polarimetric radars provide unique insight into microphysical processes in clouds and precipitation. Using polarimetric radars in conjunction with thermodynamic information is a promising way for better winter precipitation detection. …”
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An analysis of the real world performance of an artificial intelligence based autism diagnostic by Carmela Salomon, Kelianne Heinz, Judith Aronson-Ramos, Dennis P. Wall

“…Streamlining the diagnostic process could reduce wait times and optimize use of limited specialist resources. Following strong clinical trial results, Canvas Dx, an AI-based diagnostic, was FDA authorized to support accurate diagnosis or rule-out of autism in children 18–72 months with caregiver or healthcare provider concern for developmental delay. …”
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Knowledge mapping and trend identification in UAV-enabled hybrid FSO/RF communication systems by Kamran Ali Memon, Khalid H. Mohammadani, Abdul Ghaffar, Khurrum Karim Qureshi, Muhammad Mahmood Ali

“…UAV-based Hybrid FSO/RF Communication Networks (UHCNs) enable wireless networks with dynamic coverage and adaptability by combining Free Space Optics (FSO), Radio Frequency (RF), and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technologies, making them crucial for 6G. …”
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Bridging the "know-do" gap to improve active case finding for tuberculosis in India: A qualitative exploration into national tuberculosis elimination program staffs' perspectives. by Hemant Deepak Shewade, Prabhadevi Ravichandran, S Kiran Pradeep, G Kiruthika, Devika Shanmugasundaram, Joshua Chadwick, Swati Iyer, Aniket Chowdhury, Dheeraj Tumu, Amar N Shah, Bhavin Vadera, Venkatesh Roddawar, Sanjay K Mattoo, Kiran Rade, Raghuram Rao, Manoj V Murhekar

“…This should contribute towards better coverage and improved quality translating into better ACF outcomes.…”
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Tracking Implementation Outcomes of an Intensive Case Management Program for HIV: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study by Meron Mengistu, Kris Tom, Liben Gebremikael, Notisha Massaquoi, Obidimma Ezezika

“…Sustainability assessment will explore the determinants influencing the longevity and impact of the ICM program. MethodsThe study uses a mixed methods approach, where we will use probing questionnaires, interviews, and focus-group discussions to gather program performance and engagement data, in-depth insights, and perspectives from the implementation team responsible for delivering the ICM intervention. …”
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Clustering EU countries by the level of information and communication technologies development by Vladimir Bilozubenko, Maxim Korneyev, Serhii Ivantsov, Vadym Yakovenko, Fedir Zhuravka, Dmytro Shchytov, Mykola Nahorianskyi

“…The parameters that reflect the most significant differences between EU countries in ICT development include individuals using the Internet, active mobile broadband subscriptions per 100 inhabitants, mobile data and voice high-consumption basket price, fixed-broadband Internet basket price, ICT graduates, fiber to the premises coverage, mobile broadband take-up, and 5G spectrum. …”
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A global Swin-Unet Sentinel-2 surface reflectance-based cloud and cloud shadow detection algorithm for the NASA Harmonized Landsat Sentinel-2 (HLS) dataset by Haiyan Huang, David P. Roy, Hugo De Lemos, Yuean Qiu, Hankui K. Zhang

“…The NASA Harmonized Landsat Sentinel-2 (HLS) data provides global coverage atmospherically corrected surface reflectance with a 30m cloud and cloud shadow mask derived using the Fmask algorithm applied to top-of-atmosphere (TOA) reflectance. …”
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VegGAN: A Generative Adversarial Network for Downscaling JPSS/VIIRS Vegetation Indices by Yifan Yang, Haonan Chen, Changyong Cao, Zhengwei Yang, Qi Chen, Zhe Li, Rick Mueller, Noa K. Lincoln

“…Despite its widespread use, accurately monitoring VI using VIIRS data is challenging due to its limited spatial resolution. …”
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LightGBM hybrid model based DEM correction for forested areas. by Qinghua Li, Dong Wang, Fengying Liu, Jiachen Yu, Zheng Jia

“…This choice is based on LightGBM's leaf-growth strategy and histogram linking methods, which are effective in reducing the data's memory footprint and utilising more of the data without sacrificing speed. The study uses elevation values from ICESat-2 as ground truth, covering several parameters including COP30DEM, canopy height, forest coverage, slope, terrain roughness and relief amplitude. …”
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Single-Crystal Diffuse Neutron Scattering Study of the Dipole-Octupole Quantum Spin-Ice Candidate Ce_{2}Zr_{2}O_{7}: No Apparent Octupolar Correlations Above T=0.05  K by E. M. Smith, R. Schäfer, J. Dudemaine, B. Placke, B. Yuan, Z. Morgan, F. Ye, R. Moessner, O. Benton, A. D. Bianchi, B. D. Gaulin

“…These features are consistent with our numerical-linked-cluster calculations using pseudospin interaction parameters previously reported for Ce_{2}Zr_{2}O_{7}, Ce_{2}Sn_{2}O_{7}, and Ce_{2}Hf_{2}O_{7}. …”
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Cesarean delivery in Nigeria: prevalence and associated factors―a population-based cross-sectional study by Asa Auta, Emmanuel O Adewuyi, Vishnu Khanal, Samson J Tapshak, Yun Zhao

“…Greater odds of CS were equally associated with maternal obesity (AOR: 3.16, 95% CI 2.30 to 4.32), Christianity (AOR: 2.06, 95% CI 1.58 to 2.68), birth order of one (AOR: 3.86, 95% CI 2.66 to 5.56), husband’s secondary/higher education level (AOR: 2.07, 95% CI 1.29 to 3.33), health insurance coverage (AOR: 2.01, 95% CI 1.37 to 2.95) and ≥4 antenatal visits (AOR: 2.84, 95% CI 1.56 to 5.17).Conclusions The prevalence of CS was low, indicating unmet needs in the use of caesarean delivery in Nigeria. …”
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Trajectories of adherence to intravenous biological treatment in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: a longitudinal analysis by Xiuli Dong, Suyan Zhu, Yiyi Jin, Chaoqun Ren, Chunyan Chen

“…The date of infusion was determined based on medical and pharmacy records. Using group-based trajectory modeling (GBTM), adherence trajectories were identified based on patients’ 90-day coverage of days over time. …”
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Patient-reported outcome assessment of adults and adolescents with atopic dermatitis: a cross-sectional qualitative interview study by Parima Ghafoori, Dharm S. Patel, Kimberly Raymond, Elizabeth Brennan, April Mitchell Foster, Kristi Jackson, Helen J. Birch, Wen-Hung Chen

“…Interview data were coded and analysed using qualitative data software to determine the AD experience and content validity of selected PROs. …”
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Prescribing frequency and adherence to statins in outpatients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and comorbid cardiovascular diseases by Victoriya N. Serebryakova, Elena A. Golovina, Artem V. Kaveshnikov, Vladimir S. Kaveshnikov

“…Functional class of angina pectoris, prior myocardial infarction and moderate income were associated with more frequent use of statins. To increase the coverage of patients with T2DM with statin treatment, more attention needs to be paid to the issues of CVD prevention from both medical professionals and patients.…”
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Design, simulation, and experimental evaluation of an agrivoltaic greenhouse in Turkey by Özal Emre Özdemir, Tamara Bretzel, Leonhard Gfüllner, Shiva Gorjian, Yasar Katircioglu, Berkay Dur, Max Trommsdorff

“…Energy simulations predicted an annual specific PV yield of approximately 1211 kWh/kWp, closely aligned with operational data (1264 kWh/kWp) despite partial system use owing to grid limitations. The PV system successfully covered nearly all greenhouse energy demands except for heating. …”
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Virtual fencing in remote boreal forests: performance of commercially available GPS collars for free-ranging cattle by Erik Versluijs, Morten Tofastrud, Anna Hessle, Robert Serrouya, Derek Scasta, Petter Wabakken, Barbara Zimmermann

“…Abstract Background The use of virtual fencing in cattle farming is beneficial due to its flexibility, not fragmenting the landscape or restricting access like physical fences. …”
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Application of Solution Blow Spinning (SBS) Through Airbrush Pen for in situ Generation of Barrier Membranes by Fabiano Luiz Heggendorn, Ellen dos Santos, Maria Eduarda Samora Viana, Pablo Lourenço Fernandes, Arthur Henrique Vidigal de Miranda, Paulo Henrique de Souza Picciani

“…A commercial airbrush device were used to deposit the polymer membranes, with distances of 5 and 10 cm from the vitreous, aluminum and bone surfaces. …”
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Comprehensive Assessment of Sustainable Development of Terrestrial Ecosystem Based on SDG 15—A Case Study of Guilin City by Hongyu Pan, Guang Liu, Jan-Peter Muller, Zhongchang Sun, Yuefeng Yao, Yao Chang, Zesen Xiong, Yuchen Zhang

“…Sustainable Development Goal 15 (SDG 15) specifically targets the protection, restoration, and sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, including forests, wetlands, mountains, and drylands, along with their biodiversity. …”
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Three-Dimensional Human Model-Guided View Morphing for Clothed Gait Silhouettes by Mohamad Ammar Alsherfawi Aljazaerly, Chi Xu, Shuqiong Wu, Xiang Li, Yasushi Yagi

“…For example, recovering 6.47% rank-1 recognition rate on OU-MVLP using three close views only and an average of 24.36% and 8.34% on CASIA-B and CASIA-E normal clothing, respectively, using a single view. …”
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Phase 3 evaluation of an innovative simple molecular test for the diagnosis of malaria in different endemic and health settings in sub-Saharan Africa (DIAGMAL). by Francois Kiemde, Halidou Tinto, Jane Carter, Toussaint Rouamba, Daniel Valia, Lesong Conteh, Elisa Sicuri, Bryony Simmons, Bakri Nour, Davis Mumbengegwi, Asrat Hailu, Stephen Munene, Albadawi Talha, Mulugeta Aemero, Paul Meakin, René Paulussen, Scott Page, Norbert van Dijk, Petra Mens, Henk Schallig

“…<h4>Background</h4>Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs) have become the cornerstone for the management of malaria in many endemic settings, but their use is constrained for several reasons: (i) persistent malaria antigen (histidine-rich protein 2; HRP2) leading to false positive test results; (ii) hrp2 deletions leading to false negative PfHRP2 results; and (iii) limited sensitivity with a detection threshold of around 100 parasites/μl blood (pLDH- and HRP2-based) leading to false negative tests. …”
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