The effects of Dexmedetomidine on Recovery from Acute KIdney INjury (DRAIN): a single-center retrospective review using the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care, fourth edit... by James Harvey Jones, Susannah Fleming

“…Methods: This study utilizes data from the fourth edition of the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care (MIMIC-IV). …”
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Computational modeling of ketamine-induced changes in gamma-band oscillations: The contribution of parvalbumin and somatostatin interneurons. by Jessie Rademacher, Tineke Grent-'t-Jong, Davide Rivolta, Andreas Sauer, Bertram Scheller, Guillermo Gonzalez-Burgos, Christoph Metzner, Peter J Uhlhaas

“…We analyzed resting-state MEG data from n = 12 participants who were administered Ketamine to assess changes in gamma-band (30-90 Hz) power and the slope of the aperiodic power spectrum compared to placebo. …”
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Remittances and the Dutch Disease: an empirical analysis in the context of Ethiopia by Mohammed Yimam Ali, Getachew Abebaw Ayele

“…The study also recommends the disaggregation of foreign aid data for more nuanced policy insights. Overall, this research contributes valuable insights for policymakers in navigating the complexities of remittances, economic variables, and the real effective exchange rate in Ethiopia, facilitating informed and effective policy decisions.…”
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Adult human glia, pericytes and meningeal fibroblasts respond similarly to IFNy but not to TGFβ1 or M-CSF. by Amy M Smith, E Scott Graham, Sheryl Xia Feng, Robyn L Oldfield, Peter M Bergin, Edward W Mee, Richard L M Faull, Maurice A Curtis, Mike Dragunow

“…These results show that IFNγ, TGFβ1 and M-CSF have species- and cell type-specific effects on human brain cells that may have implications for their roles in adult human brain inflammation.…”
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Public understanding and scientific uncertainty: The communication of risk in the L'Aquila earthquake by Alessandro Demichelis, Malvina Ongaro

“…It highlights how different formats for presenting probabilistic data can significantly influence understanding and decision-making. …”
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The Completeness of Intervention Descriptions in Randomised Trials of Supervised Exercise Training in Peripheral Arterial Disease. by Garry A Tew, Sally Brabyn, Liz Cook, Emily Peckham

“…Important intervention details are commonly missing for supervised exercise programmes in the PAD trial literature. This has implications for the interpretation of outcome data, the investigation of dose-response effects, and the replication of protocols in future studies and clinical practice. …”
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A happy place to be in: how beliefs about living places influence depression in Chinese international student returnees by Ruining Jin, Meiling Yin, Qiang Shen, Tam-Tri Le

“…Methods A cross-sectional survey collected data from 1,014 returnees through WeChat public groups. …”
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Trust in Government as a Factor Influencing Acceptance of Behavioural Public Policy Instruments: Example of Poland and Selected Countries by Danuta Miłaszewicz

“…Research Design & Methods: The article is based on literature studies, descriptive and comparative analysis along with statistical analysis of quantitative data derived from nudge acceptance surveys conducted (representative research samples, with the same methodology and questionnaire) in Poland and other countries analysed, as well as from the World Values Survey studies carried out in these countries. …”
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Reading and White Matter Development: A Systematic Review of Neuroplastic Changes in Literacy by Yunus Pınar, Nihat Bayat, Begümhan Yüksel, Yasin Özkara

“…This review aims to examine the neuroplastic relationship between reading acquisition and white matter development from infancy through adolescence, with a focus on implications for literacy interventions and educational planning. …”
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Exploring the interplay of L2 motivational self system, communication anxiety, growth language mindset, and L2WTC: a study among Chinese middle school students by Cunying Fan, Juan Wang

“…The findings of this study carry pedagogical implications for the field of L2 teaching and learning.…”
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The role of agentic AI in shaping a smart future: A systematic review by Soodeh Hosseini, Hossein Seilani

“…Future research should focus on industry-specific case studies to deepen understanding, explore the ethical and social impacts (e.g., privacy, data security, labor market effects), and investigate the integration of Agentic AI with emerging technologies like quantum computing. …”
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Escalating tropical cyclone precipitation extremes and landslide hazards in South China under global warming by Xiaoming Shi, Yang Liu, Jianan Chen, Haoming Chen, Yueya Wang, Zhongming Lu, Ruo-Qian Wang, Jimmy C.-H. Fung, Charles W. W. Ng

“…This super-CC intensification due to changing TC structure has profound implications for floods and landslides. Estimations using Hong Kong’s slope data confirm this concern and suggest an up to 215% increase in landslide risks with 4-K warming, highlighting amplified threats from compound disasters under climate change.…”
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Decoding Organic Food Buying Intention: The Interplay of Health Consciousness and Perceived Value Among Urban Consumers in Malang by Simon Azriel Napitupulu, Budi Setiawan, Neza Rayesa, Novi Haryati, Ach. Ainur Rohman

“…A quantitative approach was employed, gathering data from 90 purposively sampled individuals with prior organic food purchasing experience. …”
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Increases in Retrograde Injury Signaling Complex-Related Transcripts in Central Axons following Injury by Gunja K. Pathak, Hannah Ornstein, Helim Aranda-Espinoza, Amy J. Karlsson, Sameer B. Shah

“…Transcript levels for β-actin, a prototypic axonally synthesized protein, were similarly elevated. Our data suggest differential regulation of axonal transcripts. …”
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Digital Storytelling and Brand Trust Drive Generation Z in Skincare Purchase Decisions by Maulana Aditya Alfian Noor, Rizky Aditya Wirayudha, Siska Ernawati Fatimah

“…The sample calculation uses the Slovin formula, with the calculation results obtained from 400 respondents. The data analysis method employed is Structural Equation Modeling using Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS). …”
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Deciphering aquaporin-4’s influence on perivascular diffusion indices using DTI in rat stroke studies by Jiaqi Tian, Jiaqi Tian, Yuwen Zhang, Le Liu, Chaofan Li, Xiaozhu Hao

“…The ALPS index was determined from imaging data, focusing on periventricular and corpus callosum/cingulate regions. …”
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How Does Farmland Transfer-Out Reshape Household Consumption Structure? Insights from Generational Heterogeneity in Rural China by Shaojun Chen, Jixing Xiu, Kexin Zhou

“…Using three waves of China Family Panel Studies data, this study applies a two-way fixed effect model to examine the impact of farmland transfer-out on generational consumption structure and explores the mediating role of household income, the moderating role of non-agricultural income share, and regional and income heterogeneity. …”
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Vegetation Structure and Environmental Correlates of Climbing Behavior for Desert Shrub <i>Ochradenus baccatus</i> by Dhafer A. Al-Bakre

“…At each site, vegetation data were collected using 50 × 50 m quadrats, and species composition, life form percentage, and <i>O. baccatus</i> behavior were recorded. …”
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Evaluating student satisfaction of terminological apparatus with natural and mathematical textbooks in Kazakhstani schools by Saniya Nurgaliyeva, Aziya Zhumabayeva, Tulebike Kulgildinova, Saltanat Abildina, Bakhtikhon Kurbonova, Akerke Umirbekova, Aidos Bolatov

“…Study limitations include reliance on self-reported data and the exclusion of qualitative insights from teachers and policymakers. …”
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Targeting Rural Poverty: A Generalized Ordered Logit Model Analysis of Multidimensional Deprivation in Ethiopia’s Bilate River Basin by Frew Moges, Tekle Leza, Yishak Gecho

“…This study examined the determinants of multidimensional poverty in Bilate River Basin in South Ethiopia, employing cross-sectional household survey data collected in 2024. A total of 359 households were selected using a multistage sampling technique, ensuring representation across agro-ecological and socio-economic zones. …”
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