Hybrid model of hydrogen thermal desorption from structural materials by Yury V. Zaika, Ekaterina K. Kostikova

“…This is fundamentally important for the correct recalculation of modeling results from laboratory samples to real constructions. The hybrid thermal desorption model can be considered as a computational algorithm for solving a partial differential system using an approximation by an ODE system (but this is not a straight-line method).…”
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Unpaired image to image translation for source free domain adaptation in semantic segmentation by Juan An, Zhaoshui He, Jing Guo, Jing Wang, Zhijie Lin, Hao Liang, Ji Tan, Wenqing Su

“…Additionally, we propose a class alignment loss to balance the appearance frequency of classes, and a region alignment loss to preserve both global semantics and local details. Extensive experiments on two widely used benchmarks, GTA5 $$\rightarrow$$ Cityscapes and SYNTHIA $$\rightarrow$$ Cityscapes, show that the proposed method achieves state-of-the-art mIoU scores of 58.3% and 61.3%, respectively.…”
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Enhancing pathological feature discrimination in diabetic retinopathy multi-classification with self-paced progressive multi-scale training by Qiuji Zhou, Yongde Guo, Wenjian Liu, Yifeng Liu, Yanzhen Lin

“…Additionally, ensemble learning with Kullback–Leibler (KL) divergence-based collaborative regularization improves classification consistency. The method’s effectiveness is demonstrated through experiments on the integrated APTOS and MESSIDOR-Kaggle dataset, achieving an AUC of 0.9907 in 4-class classification, marking a 2.2% improvement compared to the ResNet-50 baseline. …”
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Multi-Level Foreground Prompt for Incremental Object Detection by Jianwen Mo, Ronghua Zou, Hua Yuan

“…In the study of incremental object detection, knowledge distillation and data replay are effective methods to mitigate catastrophic forgetting. However, current research on single-stage detectors is limited, single-stage detector outputs often contain excessive negative sample information, and direct application of knowledge distillation to them is ineffective. …”
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Validation of the Human Progesterone Assay Kit for Cattle as a Pregnancy Diagnosis Tool by Tesfaye Engida, Fikire Lobago, Alemayehu Lemma, Anteneh M. Yenehun, Berhane Mekete

“…Determination of progesterone hormone levels is more accurate to diagnose failed pregnancies in dairy animals. This method is not always available in developing countries. …”
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Effect of mass of parts on removal rate under vibroabrasive machining by V. I. Butenko, A. V. Stel'makh

“…Thus, experiments were carried out with solid, hollow, and weighted with lead samples. …”
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The effects of an immersive virtual reality and telemedicine-based multi-component intervention in individuals with subjective cognitive decline: study protocol of a randomized con... by Maria Stefania De Simone, Maria Stefania De Simone, Silvia Zabberoni, Silvia Zabberoni, Alberto Costa, Alberto Costa, Erika Tenaglia, Erika Tenaglia, Gaetano Tieri

“…Our aim is to test the effects of an immersive virtual reality (IVR) and telemedicine-based multi-component intervention, that combines cognitive training and health and lifestyle education program, in individuals with SCD.MethodsTo assess the efficacy of the intervention, a randomized, double-blinded controlled trial will be conducted on a sample of 75 individuals with SCD. …”
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Evaluation of the shielding initiative in Wales (EVITE Immunity): protocol for a quasiexperimental study by Stephen Jolles, Ashley Akbari, Andrew Carson-Stevens, Helen Snooks, Alan Watkins, Adrian Edwards, Ann John, Alison Porter, Victoria Williams, Bridie Angela Evans, Ronan Lyons, Bernadette Sewell, Mark Rhys Kingston, Tony Whiffen, Jane Lyons, Rowena Bailey, Catherine A Thornton, Lesley Bethell, Samantha Bufton, Lucy Dixon

“…We will: interview policy-makers to understand rationale for shielding advice to inform analysis and interpretation of results; use anonymised individual-level data to select people identified for shielding advice in March 2020 and a matched cohort, from routine electronic health data sources, to compare outcomes; survey a stratified random sample of each group about activities and quality of life at 12 months; use routine and newly collected blood data to assess immunity; interview people who were identified for shielding and their carers and NHS staff who delivered healthcare during shielding, to explore compliance and experiences; collect healthcare resource use data to calculate implementation costs and cost–consequences. …”
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Study protocol of the HessenKohorte2042: a prospective, longitudinal cohort study characterising quality of life in people with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers using a bio... by Lars Timmermann, Heidrun Golla, Christiane Woopen, Petra Ina Pfefferle, Urs M Nater, David José Pedrosa, Urs Kleinholdermann, Franziska Thieken, Marina Christine Ruppert-Junck, Marlena van Munster, Anna Julia Pedrosa, Johanne Stümpel, Vincent Hammes, Björn Schmitz-Luhn, Anna Storms, Nadine Skoluda

“…In the worst cases, these gaps can lead to suboptimal care and therefore unmet needs for patients and their caregivers, resulting in unnecessary symptom burden and increased healthcare costs for society.Methods and analysis This prospective, longitudinal study will follow 1000 PwPD along with their caregivers for 20 years, with up to 40 semi-annual assessments. …”
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Intimate partner violence against women living with HIV in Lesotho: evidence from the 2023/24 DHS data set by Gebresilassie Tadesse, Girum Nakie, Gidey Rtbey, Techilo Tinsae, Setegn Fentahun, Mulualem Kelebie, Tigist Kifle Tsegaw, Getachew Muluye Gedef, Getasew Kibralew, Fantahun Andualem

“…This study aims to estimate the prevalence and factors associated with IPV against women living with HIV in Lesotho. Methods Data were drawn from the 2023/24 Lesotho DHS. …”
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Shock Index Predicts Patient‐Related Clinical Outcomes in Stroke by Phyo Kyaw Myint, Shubin Sheng, Ying Xian, Roland A. Matsouaka, Mathew J. Reeves, Jeffrey L. Saver, Deepak L. Bhatt, Gregg C. Fonarow, Lee H. Schwamm, Eric E. Smith

“…Background The prognostic value of shock index (SI), heart rate divided by systolic blood pressure, in stroke for clinical outcomes other than mortality is not well understood. Methods and Results We examined the Get With The Guidelines–Stroke (GWTG‐Stroke) data to explore the usefulness of SI in predicting in‐hospital outcomes in 425 808 acute stroke cases (mean age: 71.0±14.5 years; 48.8% male; 89.7% ischemic stroke and 10.3% intracerebral hemorrhage) admitted between October 2012 and March 2015. …”
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Disaster Preparedness Intervention for Older Adults (Seniors’ Positive Involvement in Community Emergencies): Protocol for a Quasi-Experimental Study by Sharon White-Lewis, Joseph Lightner, Julia Crowely, Amanda Grimes, Kathleen Spears, Steven Chesnut

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to fill this gap by developing a 4-phase intervention to improve mobility and balance, decrease fall risks (mitigation), increase knowledge of disaster preparedness (preparedness), improve community emergency operation plans (response), and improve self-efficacy in disaster recovery (recovery) for older adults. MethodsThis is a community-based, 10-month study in a large Midwestern urban and suburban location targeting community-dwelling older adults. …”
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The journey of medical field students: uncovering medical student syndrome, personality traits, and their interactions by Mohamed Abdelfatah Abdellatif, Heba A. Abdel Salam, Hossam Tharwat Ali, Salma Mohammed Hussein, Ahmed Ali Abdalla, Mohamed Khaled Khorkhash, Feras Ammar Alsabbagh, Nesreen Kamel Elsayed, Fatma Ahmed Ibrahim, Samar A. Amer

“…Additionally, we aim to study various types of personalities and, finally, investigate the demographic determinants of MSS and their interactions with various personality types among medical students in Egypt in the period between September and December 2023. Methods This analytical cross-sectional study targeted 300 students recruited from the medical field at Zagazig University. …”
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When and Why Adults Abandon Lifestyle Behavior and Mental Health Mobile Apps: Scoping Review by Patrick G Kidman, Rachel G Curtis, Amanda Watson, Carol A Maher

“…ObjectiveWe explored the abandonment of apps used for managing physical activity, diet, alcohol, smoking, and mental health in free-living conditions, examining the duration of app use before abandonment and the underlying reasons. MethodsA scoping review was conducted based on the PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews) guidelines and eligibility criteria were designed according to the SPIDER (Sample, Phenomenon of Interest, Design, Evaluation, Research type) framework. …”
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A waitlist randomised control trial of the unified protocol for the treatment of emotional disorders in children and adolescents with chronic medical conditions (The UP-CAM Study):... by Edith Botchway-Commey, Claire Burton DPsych, Carmen Pace, Jill Ehrenreich-May, Sarah Michelle Kennedy, James Williams, Zeffie Poulakis DPsychClin, Alice Morgan DPsychClin, Vicki Anderson, Louise Crowe

“…Further, it aims to assess the efficacy of the UP/CA in a randomised control trial (RCT) and examine the influence of this treatment on functional outcomes. Methods The UP-C/A will be adapted using feedback from people with lived/living experience of CMCs (e.g., parents and adolescents), clinicians, and medical professionals working with this population. …”
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Gut Microbiome Composition Associated with Body Weight in People with Type 1 Diabetes and Related to Dietary Factors by Giuseppe Scidà, Alessandra Corrado, Jumana Abuqwider, Giuseppina Costabile, Francesca De Filippis, Danilo Ercolini, Lutgarda Bozzetto

“…Our aim is to evaluate the association between BMI and gut microbiome composition in T1D patients, also exploring the relationship between dietary factors and the microbiota. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving T1D patients (<i>n</i> = 101) of both sexes, aged 18–79 years. …”
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Descriptive Epidemiology of Haglund’s Syndrome: A Large Retrospective Cohort Study by Katherine Kutzer BS, Kali Morrissette BS, Kevin Wu BS, Alexandra Krez MD, Zoe Hinton MD, Albert T. Anastasio MD, Emily Reinke PhD, Annunziato Amendola MD

“…Category: Hindfoot; Ankle Introduction/Purpose: Approximately 6% of individuals will experience Achilles tendon pain during their lifetime, with one-third of these patients having Haglund’s syndrome. …”
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Association of eating behavior with symptoms of pelvic floor disorders in middle-aged women: An observational study by Mari A Kuutti, Matti Hyvärinen, Hannamari Lankila, Pauliina Aukee, Enni-Maria Hietavala, Eija K Laakkonen

“…Design: A cross-sectional, observational study was performed using a population sample of 1098 Finnish women aged 47–55 years. Methods: Eating behavior, food consumption frequency, demographical, gynecological, and physical activity variables were assessed using self-report questionnaires. …”
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Structural Analysis of Wound Healing with Ehretia Laevis Roxb. Tincture Ointment versus Povidone-iodine Ointment in Wistar Rats: A Research Protocol by Pawan Banduji Itankar, Gaurav Rajendra Sawarkar, Punam Gaurav Sawarkar

“…Introduction: A wound is an opening in the skin’s epidermis that can lead to infection and sepsis. Individuals who experience injuries often report negative social, psychological, and physical effects as a result of their wounds and the treatment involved. …”
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Reported reasons for breakdown of marriage and cohabitation in Britain: Findings from the third National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles (Natsal-3). by Kirsten Gravningen, Kirstin R Mitchell, Kaye Wellings, Anne M Johnson, Rebecca Geary, Kyle G Jones, Soazig Clifton, Bob Erens, Michelle Lu, Chenchit Chayachinda, Nigel Field, Pam Sonnenberg, Catherine H Mercer

“…We present prevalence estimates of, and differences in, reported reasons for recent breakdown of marriages and cohabitations in Britain.<h4>Methods</h4>Descriptive analyses of data from Britain's third National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles (Natsal-3), a probability sample survey (15,162 people aged 16-74 years) undertaken 2010-2012, using computer-assisted personal interviewing. …”
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