Stroke prediction in elderly patients with atrial fibrillation using machine learning combined clinical and left atrial appendage imaging phenotypic features by Hao Huang, Yan Xiong, Yuan Yao, Jie Zeng

“…Methods This single-center prospective cohort study collected clinical data and cardiac computed tomography angiography (CTA) images from elderly AF patients. …”
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The nutritional evaluation of forage-based mixed rations in New Zealand using an in vitro gas production technique. 1: analytical survey by N.D. Meads, R. Tahmasbi, N. Jantasila

“…Estimating GHG production can be problematic at a farm or animal level, and requires controlled conditions to produce real data. An in vitro gas production technique (IVGPT) was developed to evaluate forage-based total mixed rations in digestion kinetics and GHG production. …”
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Burden of bronchiolitis post-COVID-19 pandemic in children less than 2 years old in 2021–2024: experience from a tertiary center in Saudi Arabia by Rawan Alrashed, Ibtihal Almeshawi, Asmaa Alshammari, Wateen Alhamoud, Reem AlShathri, Aliyah Alotaibi, Danyah Saja, Yara Algoraini

“…Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS, with statistical significance at p < 0.05. …”
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Large-Eddy Simulation of Flows Past an Isolated Lateral Semi-Circular Cavity by Yiqing Gong, Yun Xu, Jingqiao Mao, Jie Dai, Lei He, Hao Zhang, Qianshun Xu

“…These changes enhanced vertical momentum transfer and turbulence production within the cavity. Spectral analysis revealed dominant KH frequencies governing periodic momentum exchange and indicating a transition from viscosity-damped upstream turbulence to fully developed shedding downstream.…”
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The impact of cerebral vessels morphological alteration and white matter hyperintensities burden on the one-year risk of ischemic stroke recurrence by Hao Wang, Guoqing Wu, Bei Wang, Ying Liu, Lan Zheng, He Wang, Jing Ding

“…By incorporating clinical characteristics, six predictive models were developed using Cox proportional hazards analysis to estimate the one-year risk of stroke recurrence. …”
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Optimization of co-flow micro-heat-exchanger performance using Response Surface Methodology: energy transfer rate and thermodynamic irreversibility by Ferhi Mokhtar, Mliki Bouchmel, Miri Rached, Djebali Ridha

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Identification Method of Gas Migration Channels for CO2 Drive in Tight Oil Reservoirs by LU Xiaoxiao, AN Jixing, ZHU Lin, WANG Shaoqing, LI Pengfei, PAN Weizhi, LIN Yujing

“…This study utilizes dynamic and static well logging data, along with core assay analysis, to establish reservoir classification standards and analyze water and gas absorption patterns. …”
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Clinical characteristics and potential biomarkers predicting disease progression in severe adenoviral pneumonia: A pediatric intensive care unit experience by Bijay Kumar Meher, Sovesh Ranjan Behera, Sarthak Naik, Pravakar Mishra, Deepti Damayanty Pradhan

“…Demographic information and clinical data were collected; polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing was conducted on nasopharyngeal swabs. …”
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Epidemiological and economic model to estimate the optimal edge width of citrus block to be weekly sprayed with insecticide for huanglongbing management by Isabela Vescove Primiano, Eduardo Cassettari Monteferrante, Leonardo Ferreira, Andreia Cristina de Oliveira Adami, Sílvia Helena Galvão de Miranda, Franklin Behlau, Renato Beozzo Bassanezi

“…ABSTRACT A modeling approach was implemented to assist growers in estimating the most economical edge width to be sprayed weekly (EWSW) with insecticides for the management of the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) Diaphorina citri, vector of the causal agent of huanglongbing (HLB), in the periphery of sweet orange farms. The model was developed based on epidemiological and economic data. …”
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Correlation between lower back muscle activity and trunk flexion during wall construction tasks by Rahman Md SUMON, Tatsuru YAZAKI, Takanori CHIHARA, Jiro SAKAMOTO

“…Pearson correlation analysis was conducted to evaluate the relationships between maximum muscle activity and trunk flexion angles. …”
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Effectiveness of an Educational Program on Nurse's knowledge concerning Complications of Cardiac Catheterization among Children at Al-Nassirhya Heart Center by Leila Fakhir Aburaghif, Nadhem Kaser Hassan

“…The Reliability of questionnaire was determined through internal consistency and through a pilot study, and the content validity of the questionnaire was determined through an expert panel. The data were analyzed through the application of descriptive frequencies, percentages, mean of score and the inferential statistical analysis: F test. …”
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Community‐Driven Health Promotion: Evaluation of a Rural Microgrant Program by Michele Conlin, Dorothy McLaren, Evelien Spelten, Sean MacDermott

“…Qualitative methods (reflexive thematic analysis) were used to answer the evaluation questions. …”
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Features of seismicity triggered by ripple-fired explosions at the Korobkovskoye iron ore deposit by Ostapchuk Aleksey, Morozova Kseniya, Besedina Alina, Gridin Grigorii, Grygoryeva Antonina, Pavlov Dmitry

“…The technique of ripple-fired blasting and horizon mining are employed in developing the deposit. This provokes weak seismic activity within the mine field. …”
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One Health approach for elimination of human anthrax in a tribal district of Odisha: Study protocol. by Debdutta Bhattacharya, Jaya Singh Kshatri, Hari Ram Choudhary, Debaprasad Parai, Jyoti Shandilya, Asit Mansingh, Matrujyoti Pattnaik, Kaushik Mishra, Shakti Prakash Padhi, Arun Padhi, Sanghamitra Pati

“…<h4>Methods</h4>This study would test the effectiveness of a complex public health intervention package developed using the ToC framework for the elimination of human anthrax in Koraput district by a comparative analysis of baseline and end-line data. …”
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The Correlation of Microscopic Particle Components and Prediction of the Compressive Strength of Fly-Ash-Based Bubble Lightweight Soil by Yaqiang Shi, Hao Li, Hongzhao Li, Zhiming Yuan, Wenjun Zhang, Like Niu, Xu Zhang

“…In this study, 41 sets of 28 d compressive strength data on lightweight soils with different water–cement ratios, blowing agent dosages, and fly ash dosages were collected through a literature search and indoor tests. …”
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Indoor Black Carbon Concentrations and their Sources in Residential Environments: Validation of an Input-adaptive Proxy Model by Jiangyue Zhao, Pak Lun Fung, Martha Arbayani Zaidan, Birgit Wehner, Kay Weinhold, Alfred Wiedensohler, Tareq Hussein

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Investigation of the current status and related factors of awareness rate of knowledge on the prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases among 2 787 junior college a... by LI Chaoqiang, MEI Jie, PENG Yun, CHEN Faying

“…Chi-square analysis and Logistic regression models were used to analyze influencing factors. …”
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Dynamics Modeling and Control Method for Non-Cooperative Target Capture with a Space Netted Pocket System by Wenyu Wang, Huibo Zhang, Jinming Yao, Wenbo Li, Zhuoran Huang, Chao Tang, Yang Zhao

“…Finally, simulation analysis of target capture under different motion states is conducted. …”
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Exploring students’ perceptions of the design and use of the Moodle learning management system by Dimah Al-Fraihat, Abdulaziz M. Alshahrani, Maram Alzaidi, Aijaz A. Shaikh, Mohammed Al-Obeidallah, Manaf Al-Okaily

“…An open-ended questionnaire was used to collect the opinions of 103 university students who were enrolled in several courses conducted online using Moodle as the primary LMS. Qualitative data analysis was conducted and seven major themes related to the factors influencing the success of the Moodle LMS were identified. …”
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Promoting Peer Interaction and Acceptance Among Students with Special Needs Through an Experiential Learning Program by Hsiu-Ming Lin, Szu-Yin Chu, Wen-Hsuan Chang, I-Hsuan Lo, Hsin-Ting Peng

“…Researchers divided participants into two groups: one intervention group that underwent the 8-activity ExL Prog and one comparison group that participated in regular activities. Data collection methods included questionnaires, interviews, and feedback forms, which enabled qualitative and quantitative analysis. …”
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