Looking beyond relative age to understand relative advantage and disadvantage in talent development by Liam Sweeney, Alfonso de la Rubia, Jamie Taylor, Jamie Taylor, Jamie Taylor, Christian Thue Bjørndal, Christian Thue Bjørndal

“…In this perspective article, we argue for a broader consideration of relative advantages and disadvantages in youth sport; a lens that considers the complex biopsychosocial factors that influence athlete development beyond relative age. …”
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Effects of air pollution on the development and progression of digestive diseases: an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses by Haonan Zhao, Xiaojie Zheng, Guo Lin, Xiaomin Wang, Huiyuan Lu, Pengpeng Xie, Siqi Jia, Yiyang Shang, Yan Wang, Pengchu Bai, Xuan Zhang, Ning Tang, Xingshun Qi

“…Abstract Air pollution, especially particulate matter (PM), is one of the most common risk factors for global burden of disease. However, its effect on the risk of digestive diseases is unclear. …”
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Association between systemic immune inflammation index and adolescent obesity in a cross-sectional analysis by Yu-zhen Zhang, Run-wei Ma, Suwas Bhandari, Juan Xie, Xiao-yu Zhang, Chao Xie, Hong Duan, Juan Meng, Qiong-yu Wu, Kai Liu, Bo Feng, Li-ming Cheng

“…Abstract Obesity is a prevalent health issue among adolescents, characterized by chronic low-grade inflammation, which increases the risk of developing various chronic diseases in the future. …”
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MODERN VIEWS ON BILATERAL BREAST CANCER by Ye. A. Fesik, N. V. Krakhmal, M. V. Zavyalova, V. M. Perelmuter, Ye. M. Slonimskaya, S. V. Vtorushin

“…Highlight the results of domestic and foreign studies in recent years to determine the prognostic factors and recurrence of synchronous and metachronous bilateral breast cancer. …”
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Phenotyping sarcoidosis: a single institution retrospective analysis by Francesco Rocco Bertuccio, Francesco Rocco Bertuccio, Davide Piloni, Davide Piloni, Marianna Russo, Marianna Russo, Fady Tousa, Fady Tousa, Mariachiara Crescenzi, Mariachiara Crescenzi, Paola Putignano, Paola Putignano, Nicola Baio, Nicola Baio, Ida Maragò, Angelo Guido Corsico, Angelo Guido Corsico, Giulia Maria Stella, Giulia Maria Stella

“…For instance, finding a relationship between symptom burden, race, gender, HRQoL, and pulmonary function could have therapeutic ramifications, influence clinical practice, and aid in selecting patients for specific clinical studies.MethodsA comprehensive statistical evaluation was conducted using the JMP partitioning algorithm which explores all potential divisions to identify the most predictive variables.ResultsWith our analysis, we tried to categorize patients from a single Institution respiratory unit to delineate clinical phenotypes in sarcoidosis.ConclusionsLarger studies using appropriate methodology should surely be carried out to address this issue and help clarify the varying contributions of genetics, socioeconomic status, environmental exposures, and other sociodemographic factors to illness severity and phenotypic presentation. …”
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Effect of Surface Roughness on the Friction Moment in a Lubricated Deep Groove Ball Bearing by Harsh Kumar, Vaibhav Gupta, Velamala Bharath, Mayank Tiwari, Surajit Kumar Paul, Lokesh Agrawal, Arendra Pal Singh, Ayush Jain

“…The friction torque in DGBBs is influenced by factors such as load, speed, surface roughness, and lubricant viscosity, making the precise understanding of these elements essential for optimizing system efficiency. …”
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Mitochondrial dysfunction in oocytes: implications for fertility and ageing by Tong Wang, Peixin Xu, Jianlong Yuan, Hong Chen, Xin Guo, Jing Gao, Yurong Wang, Dongmei Yao, Xin Li, Bingchun Liu, Yang Liu

“…Abstract The impact of environmental pollution on fertility has become an essential issue in global public health. Maturation, fertilisation, and embryonic development of oocytes depend on the energy provided by mitochondria; however, with increased environmental pollution and ageing, mitochondrial dysfunction and its subsequent functional and metabolic abnormalities have become leading causes of female fertility decline. …”
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Orthotopic meningioma rat model exhibits morphological and immunohistochemical congruency and epigenetic concordance with benign primary patient-derived tumors by Mikkel Schou Andersen, Bo Halle, Martin Wirenfeldt, Jeanette Krogh Petersen, Morten Winkler Møller, Philipp Jurmeister, Birgitte Brinkmann Olsen, Bjarne Winther Kristensen, Henning Boldt, Christian Bonde Pedersen, Tiit Mathiesen, Frantz Rom Poulsen

“…Clinical trials have failed to support effective medical treatments, despite initially promising animal studies. A key issue could be that available experimental models fail to mimic the clinical situation. …”
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Musician’s dystonia: a perspective on the strongest evidence towards new prevention and mitigation treatments by Joy Grifoni, Joy Grifoni, Valeria Crispiatico, Anna Castagna, Rosa Maria Converti, Marina Ramella, Angelo Quartarone, Teresa L’Abbate, Teresa L’Abbate, Karolina Armonaite, Karolina Armonaite, Luca Paulon, Luca Paulon, Francescaroberta Panuccio, Franca Tecchio

“…Practically, MD is a significant issue as it occurs over 60 times more frequently in musicians compared to other professions, underscoring the influence of individual training as well as environmental, social, and emotional factors. …”
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Prediction of Breakdown Voltage of Long Air Gaps Under Switching Impulse Voltage Based on the ISSA-XGBoost Model by Zisheng Zeng, Bin Song, Shaocheng Wu, Yongwen Li, Deyu Nie, Linong Wang

“…Existing machine learning models for predicting breakdown voltage are typically limited to single gaps and do not account for the combined effects of complex factors. To address this issue, this paper proposes a novel prediction model based on the Improved Sparrow Search Algorithm-optimized XGBoost (ISSA-XGBoost). …”
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Accumulation of Mixed Heavy Metals in Maternal Hair and Risk of Pre-Eclampsia: A Prospective Nested Case–Control Study by Thi Ha Luu, Gege Ma, Ming Jin, Xiaojing Liu, Mengyuan Ren, Suhong Gao, Jiamei Wang, Rongwei Ye, Xiaohong Liu, Nan Li

“…Heavy metals (lead [Pb], cadmium [Cd], arsenic [As], mercury [Hg], manganese [Mn], copper [Cu], zinc [Zn], and iron [Fe]) might be risk factors for pre-eclampsia (PE), whereas their joint effect remains unclear. …”
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Exploring the association between life’s essential 8 and gallstone disease in the US adult population: a population-based study utilizing NHANES data from 2017-2018 by Yi Xiao, Wenting Zhao, Qiuchan Zhao, Kangfeng Pang, Qiaoping Gao, Xiaoqu Yang, Huadi Chen, Hao Xu

“…Abstract Background and objective Gallstones are a prevalent health issue, with established risk factors such as diet body mass index (BMI) and physical activity. …”
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The Role of Concerned Countries in the Effectiveness of Unilateral Sanctions (Relying on the Unilateral Sanctions of the United States of America Against Iran) by Ahdieh Zangi Ahrami, Ahad Bagherzadeh, Hamid Azizi Moradpour

“…Although unilateral sanctions usually evoke the special role of the sanctioner countries as the main cause of human rights adverse effects caused by the imposition of sanctions, but this issue should not lead to ignoring the role and responsibility of the target countries in the extent of the effects and providing the human rights needs of their residents. …”
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Optimization of g-C3N4 nanoparticles on structural, morphological, and optical properties as organic pollutants adsorbent in glycerin by Lutfi Chabib, Nursal, Mazidatulakmam Miskam, Noor Haida Mohd Kaus, Muhammad Hakimin Shafie, Muhammadin Hamid, Indah Revita Saragi, Isnaeni Isnaeni, Dinda Amilia, Ivi Briliansi Dalimunthe, Hadi Wijoyo

“…Addressing the issue of organic pollutants in the environment has become a hot topic among researchers. …”
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Investigating the interactions between dyes and porous/composite materials: A comprehensive study by Muhammad Zeeshan, Tariq Javed, Chandresh Kumari, Anusha Thumma, Muhammad Wasim, Muhammad Babar Taj, Ishu Sharma, Muhammad Nouman Haider, Maryam Batool

“…Additionally, various factors influencing the rate of adsorption are underscored. …”
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Advancements in Cervical Cancer Screening: Enhancing HPV Testing and Triage Strategies for Improved Risk Assessment by Yana Merdzhanova-Gargova, Magdalena Ivanova, Angelina Mollova-Kysebekirova, Anna Mihaylova, Nikoleta Parahuleva-Rogacheva, Ekaterina Uchikova, Mariya Koleva-Ivanova

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Cervical cancer remains a significant global health issue, with high incidence and mortality rates, particularly in Eastern Europe. …”
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Global Perspectives on Groundwater Decontamination: Advances and Challenges of the Role of Permeable Reactive Barriers by Graciela Cecilia Sánchez Hidalgo, Jessie Ábrego-Bonilla, Euclides Deago, Maria De Los Angeles Ortega Del Rosario

“…Addressing this issue demands innovative, efficient, and sustainable remediation technologies. …”
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THE ROLE OF OLFACTORY FUNCTION AND MULTIMORBIDITY IN COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT by Kevin Kristian, Gennesia Vebriana, Nicholas Hardi, Yuda Turana, Yvonne Suzy Handajani

“…Background: As the population ages, the issue of cognitive impairment is becoming increasingly worrisome, especially with the rise in conditions like multiple chronic diseases and loss of smell among the elderly. …”
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Birds' co-occurrence is mediated by diet, habitat type, and anthropogenic disturbances in Ghana's Central Region by Collins Ayine Nsor, Michael Perry-Amissah, John Nkrumah Mensah, Samuel Boadi, Micheal Asigbase, Louis Addae-Wireko, Rockson Acolatse

“…Our findings suggest that foraging guilds and habitat type are major factors driving bird co-occurrence and community assemblages in this West African suburban region.…”
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Extracellular matrix re-normalization to improve cold tumor penetration by oncolytic viruses by Geofrey F. Soko, Geofrey F. Soko, Benson K. Kosgei, Stephene S. Meena, Stephene S. Meena, Ying Jing Ng, Huihui Liang, Bing Zhang, Qingjun Liu, Tielong Xu, Xinju Hou, Xinju Hou, Ray P. S. Han

“…To better understand the obstacles faced by oncolytic virus immunotherapy (OVI), we would like to revisit the OV issue. Growing evidence indicates that limited intratumoral penetration and inadequate intratumoral distribution of OVs are critical factors contributing to the suboptimal response to OVI. …”
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