Research on vibration reduction technique for in-line inspection robot based on variable-centroid TMD principle by Rui LI, Xinna SHI, Haotian LIU, Kuan FU, Jiangtao MA, Hang ZHANG

“…This issue is particularly evident in cases of vibration stemming from pipeline elbows. …”
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Patients’ trajectory from tooth loss to dental rehabilitation and living with implant-supported dentures – a qualitative interview study by Gabriele Müller-Mundt, Philipp-Cornelius Pott, Lara Prinz, Simone Schaumann, Meike Stiesch, Nils Schneider, Franziska A. Herbst

“…Key concerns influencing treatment decisions included the need for bone augmentation and transplantation, age-related factors, and procedural risks. Notwithstanding the lengthy, stepwise nature of the treatment process, the considerable symptom burden, and the high financial cost, most patients considered the implant treatment worthwhile and felt well informed. …”
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Comparing The Existing Myopic Keratorefractive Lenticule Extraction (KLEx) Platforms: A Narrative Review by Miller SM, Sitto MM, Moin KA, Hoopes PC, Moshirfar M

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Association of SCN1A Gene Polymorphisms with Sodium Valproate Resistance in Pediatric Epilepsy: A Retrospective Case-Control Study by Wang H, Geng T, Deng N

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Aquatic Environment and Nitrogen and Phosphorus Balance in Micropterus salmoides Culture Under Biofloc Model by Yuqin JIN, Shunlong MENG, Huimin XU, Chao SONG, Limin FAN, Liping QIU, Dandan LI

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Coupled coordination relationship and enhancement path between digital economy and essential public health services in China by Kunyu Chen, Kunyu Chen, Qunshan Tao, Qunshan Tao, Yang Wang, Yang Wang, Zili Ding, Zili Ding, Rui Fu, Rui Fu

“…IntroductionThe coordinated development of the digital economy and essential public health services is a critical issue for advancing the Healthy China initiative and promoting health equity. …”
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COVID-19 vaccination and concerns regarding vaccine hesitancy after the termination of the zero-COVID policy in China: A nationwide cross-sectional study by Min Yang, Wenjuan Ma, Jingfeng Jiang, Zhen Lu, Xuwen Wang, Yuan Shen, Huachun Zou, Xiaojun Meng

“…However, national data on this issue in the general population after the termination of the zero-COVID policy in China are limited. …”
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Two-stage strategic optimal planning of distributed generators and energy storage systems considering demand response program and network reconfiguration by Saleh Ba-swaimi, Renuga Verayiah, Vigna K. Ramachandaramurthy, Ahmad K. ALAhmad, Sanjeevikumar Padmanaban

“…Monte Carlo simulation (MCS) is utilized to model the system’s unknown factors, including solar radiation, wind speed, load demand, and energy pricing. …”
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Experiences of people living with HIV/AIDS in selected hospitals in Imo state, Nigeria, regarding the usability and satisfaction of reminders using M-health features: a qualitative... by Chinelo Judith Ezelote, Eunice Anyalewechi Nwoke, Sally Nkechinyere Ibe, Blessed Okwuchi Nworuh, Chimezie Christian Iwuala, Obinna Godwin Udujih, Christopher Chike Anunonwu Okereke, Joy Nkechi Osuoji, Eleanor Asuzu, Oghenekowhoro Stephen Eyarefe, Ugochukwu Emmanuel Felix, Alexis Ebikonbowei Okaba

“…Abstract HIV presents an ongoing, serious issue within the global public health domain, with prevalence across all nations. …”
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Exposure to low concentrations of PM2.5 and its constituents with preterm birth in Shenzhen, China: a retrospective cohort study by Minting Zhu, Zhongai Ouyang, Tao Liu, Weigui Ni, Zhijian Chen, Bingyi Lin, Lijuan Lai, Yi Jing, Long Jiang, Jingjie Fan

“…Abstract Background Due to the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Measures issued by the Chinese government, air quality has significantly improved, particularly with respect to PM2.5. …”
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First report of Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius, 1889) (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae), biotypes B and Q, in soybean Glycine max (L.) Merrill (Fabales: Fabaceae) in Paraguay by Nancy Noemí Espinoza-Morel, Marta Alicia Fernández-Gamarra, Liliana Noelia Talavera-Stefani, Cinthia Noemí Burgos-Cantoni, Felipe Giménez, Claudia Cabral, Andrés Sanabria-Velazquez

“…The study also emphasizes the need to evaluate the effectiveness of insecticides, as resistance has been reported in other countries—an issue not yet explored in Paraguay.…”
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The role of resilience in the transition of suicidal indicators among Chinese children and adolescents: a nested case-control study by Xin Tian, Linling Jiang, Shuqing Liu, Yandie He, Guiqing Zheng, Xinyi Liu, Xiang Wang, Yi Xiang, Jin Lu, Yuanyuan Xiao

“…Abstract Background Pediatric suicide is a critical global public health issue. Discovering protective factors which can effectively block the progression from suicidal ideation (SI) to suicidal plan (SP) and suicidal attempt (SA) is essential for prevention. …”
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How Do Different Treatments of Catchment Area Affect the Station Level Demand Modeling of Urban Rail Transit? by Hongtai Yang, Xuan Li, Chaojing Li, Jinghai Huo, Yugang Liu

“…Direct demand modeling is a useful tool to estimate the demand of urban rail transit stations and to determine factors that significantly influence such demand. …”
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Beyond dietary therapy: addressing weight stigma awareness in medical students by Giuseppe Annunziata, Giordano Bruno Zonzini, Evelyn Frias-Toral, Raynier Zambrano-Villacres, Alexander Bertuccioli, Davide Sisti, Ludovica Verde, Daniele Di Pauli, Annamaria Colao, Giovanna Muscogiuri, Daniel Simancas-Racines, Alessandro Gennaro, Luigi Barrea

“…Abstract Background The growing prevalence of obesity worldwide has drawn increased attention to the issue of weight stigma. Discriminatory attitudes related to body weight are evident across various settings, including those that should ideally offer support to individuals with obesity, such as schools and sports facilities. …”
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Investigation into the impact of chloride ion uptake inhibitors on tobacco plants by Hai Ding, Shengli Wang, Yan Zhang, Jianfei Dong, Ruonan Zhang, Bao Zhang, Shangyi Ma, Dong Liu, Ruibin Cui, Bin Chen, Qun Wang, Jian Sun, Shuo Xing, Zhaobao Wang, Minchong Shen, Weitao Wang, Huaibao Zhang

“…IntroductionExcessive chloride ion content in tobacco leaves adversely affects the flammability of flue-cured tobacco, particularly in tobacco-growing regions of northern China, where this issue is more pronounced. Consequently, this poses a challenge for finding economically and environmentally friendly control methods. …”
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Efficacy of an intervention to increase therapeutic adherence in patients with secondary prevention for cardiovascular disease: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial by Francisco Manuel Lidón-Muñoz, José Antonio Quesada, José Antonio Quesada, José Antonio Quesada, Vicente Francisco Gil-Guillén, Vicente Francisco Gil-Guillén, Vicente Francisco Gil-Guillén, Domingo Orozco-Beltrán, Domingo Orozco-Beltrán, Domingo Orozco-Beltrán

“…This approach addresses a significant public health issue, namely the lack of therapeutic adherence and its associated consequences. …”
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Immobilization of Silver Nanoparticles with Defensive Gum of <i>Moringa oleifera</i> for Antibacterial Efficacy Against Resistant Bacterial Species from Human Infections by Liaqat Ali, Nisar Ahmad, Muhammad Nazir Uddin, Mostafa A. Abdel-Maksoud, Hina Fazal, Sabiha Fatima, Mohamed A. El-Tayeb, Bushra Hafeez Kiani, Wajid Khan, Murad Ali Rahat, Mohammad Ali, Yaqub Khan, Kamran Rauf, Salman Khan, Sami Ullah, Tanveer Ahmad, Afshan Salam, Sajjad Ahmad

“…<b>Background</b>: The worldwide misuse of antibiotics is one of the main factors in microbial resistance that is a serious threat worldwide. …”
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Knowledge of sexually transmitted infection among adults living in Saudi Arabia: a national cross-sectional study by Meshari A. Alzahrani, Abdullah Abahussain, Mohammed Alharbi, Abdulrahman Alanazi, Rakan Almjlad, Abdullah Alharbi, Ali Al-Suhaim, Abdullah Bin Aftan, Sulaiman Almutairi, Mansour Alzahrani, Mohammad Shakil Ahmad

“…In conclusion, this study highlights the significance of demographic factors in STD knowledge. It emphasizes the need for targeted interventions considering age, gender, marital status, education and geography to enhance STI awareness and prevention.…”
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Hepatoblastoma regional trends: dynamic SDI & joinpoint regression analysis by Miao Jia, Enyang He, Wenjing Sun, Hualei Cui, Hailan Zhao, Wei Zhao, Wei Liu, Zhenhua Guo, Yi Wang, Wei Feng

“…Despite regional disparities in incidence and mortality, the global burden of HB remains underquantified, with limited understanding of its correlation with socioeconomic factors., This study aims to comprehensively assess the disease burden of HB and its correlation with socioeconomic factors, identify high-burden regions, and provide evidence to optimize resource allocation and reduce disease burden. …”
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Prognostic Significance of Circulating Immune Subset Counts in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma by Xie H, Zhang L, Chen L, Zhou W, Zhang L, Su Y, Li B, Ding P, Xiao Y, Lu T, Gong X, Li J

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