Hysteresis Model for Flexure-Shear Critical Circular Reinforced Concrete Columns Considering Cyclic Degradation by Zhibin Feng, Jiying Wang, Hua Huang, Weiqi Liang, Yingjie Zhou, Qin Zhang, Jinxin Gong

“…However, applicability remains confined to specific parameter ranges with reliability decreasing near boundaries due to sparse data. Deliberate database expansion for edge cases is essential for broader generalization.…”
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Mitochondrial-related drug resistance lncRNAs as prognostic biomarkers in laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma by Zhimin Wu, Yi Chen, Dizhi Jiang, Yipeng Pan, Tuoxian Tang, Yifei Ma, Tiannake Shapaer

“…This study aims to identify prognostic biomarkers to optimize treatment strategies for LSCC. Using data from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO), combined with mitochondrial gene database analysis, we identified mitochondrial lncRNAs associated with drug resistance genes. …”
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Design and experiment of light angle adjustable device for measuring sugar content of citrus by near infrared spectroscopy by ZENG Xianming, HAN Longbo, WEN Tao, DAI Xingyong

“…The device had carried out the structural performance analysis and the test of the citrus sugar under different illumination angles. …”
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Experimental study on natural circulation cooling system for core catcher with downward-facing heating channel by Seokgyu Jeong, Byeonghee Lee, Jun-young Kang, Seong Ho Hong, Chang Wan Kang, Jin Hyeok Kim

“…Based on these experimental findings, the NCir (Natural Circulation calculator) analysis code was developed. The Wallis model provided the most accurate predictions for void fraction and natural circulation mass flow rate calculations. …”
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Influence of self-reported physical exercise on musculoskeletal pain among Chinese medical students by Lianshuai Zheng, Xu Chen, Xueyuan Rong, Yao Meng, Lina Jiao, Dongmei Yan, Jizheng Cui

“…This study aimed to assess the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain (MSP) among medical students during home protection and to analyze the influence of demographic factors, physical exercise habits during normal school life, home protection data on MSP. This research provides a foundation for developing interventions to reduce MSP among medical students. …”
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Three decades of wetland transformation in the middle and lower Yangtze River Basin: classification, inundation dynamics, and ecological impacts by Pingheng Li, Qing Wang, Muhammad Umair, Nargizakhon Shamshieva, Yichen Zheng

“…The results underscore the limitations of area-based wetland metrics in rapidly developing transboundary basins and highlight the need for dynamic, function-oriented monitoring approaches. …”
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A General Conformable Black–Scholes Equation for Option Pricing by Paula Morales-Bañuelos, Sebastian Elias Rodríguez Bojalil, Luis Alberto Quezada-Téllez, Guillermo Fernández-Anaya

“…In addition, an empirical analysis was carried out to test the models with Mexican options contracts listed in 2023. …”
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Bidirectionally Coupled FE-CFD Simulation Study on MQL Machining Process of Ti-6Al-4V Alloy by Xiaorong Zhou, Lin He, Sen Yuan, Hongwan Jiang, Jing Deng, Feilong Du, Jingdou Yang, Zebin Su

“…Subsequently, an integrated FE-CFD modeling approach was developed to simulate Ti-6Al-4V alloy turning under MQL conditions with varying feed rates. …”
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Investigation of thermal-hydraulic coupling impact on transient modeling of steam flow in integrated energy systems by Wei Zhong, Meng Yuan, Xiaojie Lin, Liuliu Du-Ikonen, Long Jiang, Xiaolei Yuan, Long Huang

“…Through statistical analysis of actual industrial steam data, this study compares coupled numerical simulations against decoupled STAM solutions across diverse steam temperature fluctuations. …”
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Validating a framework to guide the implementation of high-quality virtual primary care: an international eDelphi study protocol by Benedict Hayhoe, Azeem Majeed, Geva Greenfield, Ana Luísa Neves, Thomas Beaney, Edmond Li, Joana Miguel Carvalho

“…Subsequently, a prototype of a framework to guide the implementation of high-quality virtual primary care was developed.Aim To explore general practitioners’ perspectives on the appropriateness and relevance of each component of the framework’s prototype, to further refine it and optimise its practical use in primary care facilities.Methods and analysis Participants will be primary care physicians with active experience providing virtual care, recruited through convenience and snowball sampling. …”
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A comprehensive perspective on electric vehicles as evolutionary robots by Haoyang Che, Haoyang Che, Shaolin Wang, Shaolin Wang, Lei Yao, Ying Gu

“…However, for EVs to evolve into the next-generation of multi-robot systems, more complex technical and operational mechanisms shall be fully cultivated in EVs to develop their evolutionary capabilities, including, but not limited to multimodal environmental sensing techniques, advanced telematics communication protocols such as 5G, Over-The-Air (OTA) upgrade functions, real-time backend data lake analytics, and user-centric marketing initiatives. …”
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Objective Assessment of Cancer Biomarkers Using Semi-Rare Event Detection by Jeroen A. W. M. van der Laak, Albertus G. Siebers, Sabine A. A. P. Aalders, Johanna M. M. Grefte, Peter C. M. de Wilde, Johan Bulten

“…Reproducibility of the system was tested on specimens containing limited positivity. Quantitative analysis was evaluated using 10 cases within normal limits and 10 high grade lesions. …”
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Cumulative rabbit anti-human thymocyte globulin dose to recipient weight during the peri-operative period is an independent risk factor for early postoperative urinary tract infect... by Shujuan Li, Ziyu Wang, Zhen Dong, Yanwei Cao, Hongyang Wang

“…Data of kidney transplant recipients who underwent ATG-F-induction peri-operatively in a medical center were retrospectively collected, and the incidence of UTIs during the first postoperative year was also recorded. …”
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Designing a Digital Entrepreneurship Model for Women in Home-Based Businesses with a Grounded Theory Approach by Fariba Mesri Eisalo, Naser Seifollahi, Ghasem Zarei

“…In-depth and semi-structured interviews were conducted with 14 individuals until theoretical saturation was attained. This was the data collection tool. Maxqda software was employed to analyze the interview transcripts, utilizing coding techniques and both manifest and latent content analysis. …”
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Managing low-back pain in rural Uganda: a qualitative study exploring the perspectives and practices of frontline health workers regarding LBP management in primary care by Paul Harscouët, Gloria Ndekezi Chimpaye, Herman Kazibwe, Jerome Kabakyenga, Denise O’Callaghan, Catherine Blake, Brian Caulfield, Cliona O’Sullivan

“…Purposive sampling allowed us to identify relevant participants based on their roles as healthcare professionals working in primary care context in rural South-West Uganda. Data was analysed using thematic analysis. Findings LBP is a common and persistent complaint among patients presenting to rural health centres in Uganda. …”
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Intersecting Identities: Exploring stigma, minority stress, resilience, and identity in sexual and gender diverse youths of color by Mariam Adeyeba, Sam Calvetti, Gabriel Lockett, Jules Sostre, Lindsay Slay, Jeremy T. Goldbach, Michele D. Kipke

“…A sample of 24 Black and Latinx SGD youths was invited to participate in these discussions, each lasting 60 min. The data collected from these focus groups were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis.Our findings highlight several key themes, including connection to culture, collective care, uniqueness, resistance through existence, mental health concerns, and survival strategies. …”
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Patient-centered insights into virtual reality rehabilitation for stroke: a systematic review and qualitative meta-synthesis by Kun Ding, Yan Ma, Lingling Zhang, Yufang Gu, Huixuan Pan, Zhi-E Gu, Hengzhu Zhang

“…Selected studies were independently reviewed, and data were synthesized into core themes. Results Fourteen studies were included, involving a total of 133 participants aged 13 to 85 years. …”
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Agent-based modelling applied to nitrogen and phosphorus assessment in agroecosystems: A case study of a Uruguayan dairy farm by Ignacio Sommer, Robert Faggian, Victor Sposito, Francisco Dieguez Cameroni

“…Nutrient budgeting is a valuable and straightforward method for analyzing farm data and evaluating all the nutrient inputs and outputs. …”
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Treatment and referral experiences of patients with type A aortic dissection and their families: a qualitative study by Lin Li, Qing Zhao, Na Xu, Wenxian Wu, Wanpeng Guo

“…Face-to-face semistructured interviews were conducted. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the interview data, which was transcribed verbatim.Setting Department of Cardiovascular Surgery of Shanxi Bethune Hospital in China.Participants Fifteen family groups, consisting of patients with TAAD who underwent surgical treatment and their families, were selected.Results Three primary themes were discussed and developed. …”
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Soluble Soybean Polysaccharide Improves Quality and Shelf Life of Peanut Butter by Liangchen Zhang, Liyou Zheng, Jian Sun, Sameh A. Korma, Fahad Al-Asmari, Mengxi Xie, Miao Yu

“…Both the model predictions and experimental data confirmed that SSPS addition effectively extends the shelf life of peanut butter.…”
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