Measuring rising heat and flood risk along the belt-and-road initiative by Jiayong Liang, Maria Adele Carrai, Ammar A. Malik, Xi Gao, Xuyan Gao, Lihan Feng, Kangning Huang

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Utilizing Viral Metagenomics to Characterize Pathogenic and Commensal Viruses in Pediatric Patients with Febrile Neutropenia by Anielly Sarana da Silva, Gabriel Montenegro de Campos, Gabriela Marengone Altizani, Enéas de Carvalho, Alice Chagas Barros, Eleonora Cella, Simone Kashima, Sandra Coccuzzo Sampaio, Maria Carolina Elias, Marta Giovanetti, Carlos Alberto Scrideli, Svetoslav Nanev Slavov

“…Anelloviruses, represented by various genera and species in all groups, were also highly prevalent. The data obtained in this study show that viruses might also have possible implications for the etiology of FN. …”
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Risk factors for hospital admission and length of stay for children with and without congenital anomalies: a EUROlinkCAT cohort study by Mika Gissler, Maria Loane, Joan K Morris, Ester Garne, Silvia Baldacci, Francesca Gorini, Elisa Ballardini, Marco Manfrini, Joachim Tan, Stine Kjaer Urhoj, Sonja Kiuru-Kuhlefelt, Joanne Given

“…These findings have implications for health care planning and for counselling parents regarding their child's future healthcare needs.…”
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Birds as sacred ‘children of god’, beholders of spirit and symbols of twinhood: Human–bird interaction among the Nuer in western Ethiopia by Abebayehu Aticho, Abebe Beyene, Shimelis Aynalem Zelelew, Changkuoth Puok, Andrew G. Gosler, Nils Chr. Stenseth, Desalegn Chala

“…Relying on preexisting bird survey data, we conducted focussed group discussions and semi‐structured interviews with Indigenous Nuer in western Ethiopia to explore human–bird interactions and documented associated traditional ecological knowledge and considered their conservation implications. …”
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Depression and pain: testing of serial multiple mediators by Wongpakaran T, Wongpakaran N, Tanchakvaranont S, Bookkamana P, Pinyopornpanish M, Wannarit K, Satthapisit S, Nakawiro D, Hiranyatheb T, Thongpibul K

“…The results shown here have implications for future research, both in terms of testing the model and in clinical application. …”
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El estilo de comunicación del entrenador como predictor de la carga de trabajo percibida en jóvenes futbolistas (Coach communication style as a predictor of perceived workload in y... by Roberto Silva Flores, Jaume Mas Riera, Alexandre Garcia-Mas

“…The aim of this study was to know the implications of the coach's communicative style during the performance of the activity on the workload perceived by young soccer players. …”
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The effect of tactile versus auditory stimulation on reducing pain associated with invasive procedures among preterm neonates at NICUs by Entsar Shehata Mohammed, Seham Mohammed Elmwafie, Fatma Sayed Abdelaziz Mohamed, Safaa Salah Ismail

“…Neonatal Infant Pain Scale (NIPS) was utilized four times: before, during, immediately after, and after five minutes of each invasive procedure to collect data between March and August 2024. Results During the invasive procedure, preterm neonates in the tactile stimulation group showed the lowest mean scores across pain indicators, including facial expression (0.30 ± 0.466), breathing pattern (0.37 ± 0.490), arm movement (0.53 ± 0.507), leg movement (0.43 ± 0.504), state of arousal (0.70 ± 0.450), cry (0.63 ± 0.615), oxygen saturation (0.37 ± 0.490), and heart rate (0.60 ± 0.498). …”
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Experimental Study on Dynamic Response Characteristics of Rural Residential Buildings Subjected to Blast-Induced Vibrations by Jingmin Pan, Dongli Zhang, Zhenghua Zhou, Jiacong He, Long Zhang, Yi Han, Cheng Peng, Sishun Wang

“…These findings offer valuable insights for enhancing the seismic resilience and structural safety of rural residential buildings exposed to blast-induced vibrations, with implications for both theoretical advancements and practical engineering applications.…”
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Psychiatric Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients in a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Cross-sectional Study by Subhajit Mondal, Sourav Pradhan, Sayanti Ghosh, Arijit Sinha

“…Aim and background: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a multisystem autoimmune disease with diverse neuropsychiatric manifestations which are classified and diagnosed under ACR 1999 guidelines and contribute significantly to overall disease morbidity and mortality. Data are scarce regarding neuropsychiatric manifestations of SLE in Eastern India as well as the utility of psychiatric rating scales for classifying, assessing disease severity, and prognostication. …”
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An Evaluation of the Effect of Dimple Insoles on Foot Temperature in Diabetic Patients by Asma Aferhane, Hassan Douzi, Rachid Harba, Luis Vilcahuaman, Alejandro J. Almenar-Arasanz, Javier Alfaro-Santafé, Hugo Arbañil, María Teresa Arista, Roozbeh Naemi

“…These findings provide valuable insights for selecting insoles based on thermal data and can have implications in improving patient outcomes.…”
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Succinylation-related molecular activities in cancer: metabolic adaptations, immune landscape, and prognostic significance in colorectal cancer by Zhihang Jiang, Zhihang Jiang, Xiaoqing Li, Xiaoqing Li, Long Hu, Zheng Jiang

“…However, its influence on the tumor immune microenvironment and its prognostic implications remain unclear. A systematic pan-cancer analysis of succinylation-related molecular activities is needed.MethodsBulk transcriptomic, single-cell RNA sequencing, and spatial transcriptomic data across pan-cancer from TCGA, GEO, TISCH, and multiple other databases were analyzed. …”
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Predictive factors associated with acute radiation dermatitis in patients with breast cancer: a retrospective cohort study by Rattanaporn Nanthong, Sunanta Tungfung, Kamonwan Soonklang, Wiriya Mahikul

“…Materials and Methods In this retrospective analysis, we utilized data from Chulabhorn Hospital’s Health Information System that was collected between January 2017 and December 2022. …”
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Impact of c-di-AMP Accumulation, L-cysteine, and Oxygen on Catalase Activity and Oxidative Stress Resistance of <i>Listeria monocytogenes</i> 10403S by Mahide Muge Yilmaz Topcam, Dimitrios P. Balagiannis, Kimon Andreas G. Karatzas

“…Understanding these regulatory mechanisms provides valuable insights into oxidative stress resistance, with potential implications for food safety and pathogen control.…”
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Characterizing urban planetary boundary layer dynamics using 3-year Doppler wind lidar measurements in a western Yangtze River Delta city, China by T. Wei, M. Wang, M. Wang, K. Wu, J. Yuan, H. Xia, H. Xia, S. Lolli

“…This study provides insights into lidar-based PBL dynamics and highlights implications for local standards concerning low-altitude economic activities.…”
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Association between Life’s Crucial 9 and psoriatic arthritis in U.S. adults: a cross-sectional study by Jiefeng Jiang, Jiefeng Jiang, Lyuxin Guan, Ziqin Gan, Zhili Wu, Zhili Wu, Xiaofeng Liang, Xiaofeng Liang, Zhiwen Zhang, Zhiwen Zhang, Yansi Lyu, Yunsheng Liang

“…This research aims to explore the potential relationship between LC9 and the prevalence of PsA.ObjectiveTo investigate the role of LC9 in PsA and explore its implications.MethodsThis study utilized a cross-sectional, population-based design, analyzing data from 7,531 U.S. participants aged 20 years or older, drawn from the 2005–2006 and 2009–2014 cycles of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). …”
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Individual patterns and synchrony of heart rate variability in adolescent patients with borderline personality psychopathology and their mothers: a case–control study by Katharina Williams, Anna Fuchs, Jana Kuehn, Leonie Fleck, Stefan Lerch, Marialuisa Cavelti, Julian Koenig, Michael Kaess

“…Behavior during interactions was observed and coded using the “Coding Interactive Behavior”- Manual. Data were analyzed using multilevel modeling. Results BPD-A showed a lower resting HRV than HC-A, while no group differences were found for mothers. …”
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Early motor developmental milestones and health outcomes in preadolescent children by Madison R. Card, Madison R. Card, Lauren Raine, Emily Zimmerman, Nadja Schott, Charles H. Hillman, Charles H. Hillman, Charles H. Hillman

“…The study encompassed a comprehensive assessment, including measures of mental health, CRF (VO2 max), body–mass index (BMI), SAAT, and VAT. Data were analyzed using multiple stepwise linear regressions, adjusting for demographic and parental factors in Step 1 and including each MDM individually in Step 2.ResultsOur findings indicated earlier rolling over and walking were associated with higher CRF during preadolescence. …”
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National Trends in Aspirin Use and Expenditures in the United States: Analysis of The Medical Expenditure Panel Survey 2000–2021 by Harshith Thyagaturu, Shafaqat Ali, Karthik Seetharam, Prakash Upreti, Akshith Doddi, Lalitsiri Atti, Nicholas Roma, Jordan L. Lacoste, Aakash Angirekula, Joseph Salami, Khurram Nasir, Sudarshan Balla

“…Methods We conducted a serial cross-sectional analysis using the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey data from January 2000 to December 2021, focusing on adults aged ≥ 40 years. …”
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Navigating norms: a qualitative exploration of factors shaping contraceptive use in Senegal by Manuela Reveiz, Rahmatoulah Gueye, Thaïs González Capella, Marieme Fall, Nour Horanieh, Nour Horanieh, Elizabeth Larson, Beniamino Cislaghi

“…Finally, a system of beliefs that participants held about religion and healthcare providers intersected with contraceptive utilization.DiscussionOur findings provide evidence of the importance of integrating social interventions into FP interventions to help reframe social relations. Three policy implications arise: (1) Addressing broader social needs and support mechanisms. (2) Integrating insights from violence against women research and theories on the dynamics of abuse into FP programs. (3) Integrating men further into FP programming to address misconceptions.ConclusionDrawing on data from 256 young people, men, and women of reproductive age, we uncovered how women navigate the terrain of social norms within their networks, shaping their choices concerning contraceptive utilization.…”
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Development of a drug delivering round window niche implant for cochlear pharmacotherapy by Chunjiang Wei, Ziwen Gao, Martina Knabel, Martin Ulbricht, Stefan Senekowitsch, Peter Erfurt, Norman Maggi, Bastian Zwick, Thomas Eickner, Farnaz Matin-Mann, Anne Seidlitz, Thomas Lenarz, Verena Scheper

“…To test their effectiveness in guinea pigs, a commonly used model in cochlear pharmacology studies, it is first necessary to develop guinea pig RNIs (GP-RNI).Methods Since guinea pigs do not have a RWN such as it is present in humans and to reduce the variables in in vivo studies, a one-size-fits-all GP-RNI model was designed using 12 data sets of Dunkin-Hartley guinea pigs. The model was 3D-printed using silicone. …”
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