High throughput multiplex immunoassays stratify patients according to symptom burden across the anti-Ro positive systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease spectrum by Sarah Dyball, Rudresh Shukla, Anastasia-Vasiliki Madenidou, Maya H. Buch, Ian N. Bruce, Ben Parker

“…HR-QoL was determined using a patient-reported visual analogue scale, and symptom burden was assessed with the EULAR Sjögren’s Syndrome Patient Reported Index (ESSPRI). …”
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Gas Atmosphere Innovation Applied to Prolong the Shelf Life of ‘Regina’ Sweet Cherries by Rodrigo Neira-Ojeda, Sebastián Rodriguez, Cristian Hernández-Adasme, Violeta Muñoz, Dakary Delgadillo, Bo Sun, Xiao Yang, Victor Hugo Escalona

“…In this study, the impact of moderate and high CO₂ and O₂ levels was compared to low and moderate gas combinations during prolonged storage on the quality of Regina sweet cherries harvested in different maturity stages, particularly in terms of decreasing internal browning. …”
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A robust machine learning approach to predicting remission and stratifying risk in rheumatoid arthritis patients treated with bDMARDs by Fatemeh Salehi, Emmanuelle Salin, Benjamin Smarr, Sara Bayat, Arnd Kleyer, Georg Schett, Ruth Fritsch-Stork, Bjoern M. Eskofier

“…We also stratified patients into low-, medium-, and high-risk categories based on model predictions to support follow-up scheduling and treatment prioritization. …”
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Effect of autologous whole blood in surgery for full-thickness macular hole: a propensity score matching analysis by Zhengbo Xu, Yuelin Wang, Youxin Chen

“…The aim of this study is to compare visual and anatomical outcomes of full-thickness macular holes with and without the use of autologous whole blood. …”
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Post-Trial Feedback Alters Landing Performance in Adolescent Female Athletes Using a Portable Feedback System by Thomas W Kernozek, Drew Rutherford, Becky Heinert, Jessica Onsager, Maria Lee, Jeremie Schiedermayer, Stephanie Dietrich, Renee Dade, Thomas Gus Almonroeder

“…# Background Post-performance verbal and visual feedback based on data collected via lab-based instruments have been shown to improve landing patterns related to non-contact ACL injury. …”
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Unraveling the impact of laser refractive surgery on corneal ectasia: an in silico study by Benedetta Fantaci, José Félix Rodriguez Matas, Vittoria Squartecchia, Lucia Vavassori, Begoña Calvo, Begoña Calvo

“…IntroductionLaser refractive surgeries are a safe option for low-to-moderate refractive corrections, providing excellent visual outcomes. …”
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Computational modeling of cyclotides as antimicrobial agents against Neisseria gonorrhoeae PorB porin protein: integration of docking, immune, and molecular dynamics simulations by Muzamal Hussain, Muzamal Hussain, Nazia Kanwal, Alishba Jahangir, Nouman Ali, Nimra Hanif, Obaid Ullah

“…This research aims to use computational modeling of cyclotides as antimicrobial agents targeting the Neisseria gonorrhoeae PorB Porin protein to inhibit its pathogenicity.MethodologyThe PorB Porin protein was retrieved from the Protein Data Bank (PDB ID: 4AUI), cleaned, and visualized using Discovery Visual Studio. Physicochemical properties were predicted using ProtParam. …”
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Effectiveness of canine‐assisted surveillance and human searches for early detection of invasive spotted lanternfly by Angela K. Fuller, Ben C. Augustine, Eric H. Clifton, Ann E. Hajek, Arden Blumenthal, Josh Beese, Aimee Hurt, Carrie J. Brown‐Lima

“…Feeding by this planthopper can cause severe impacts on agricultural production, particularly grapes (Vitis spp.). Human visual surveys are the most common search method employed for detection but can be ineffective due to the insect's cryptic egg masses and low density during early stages of infestation. …”
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STRATEGI KOMUNIKASI PEMASARAN DAZZLE DALAM MENINGKATKAN BRAND AWARENESS MELALUI MEDIA SOSIAL INSTAGRAM @PROMODAZZLE by Auni Candra Trianaputri, Suranto Aw

“…The strategy that Dazzle uses 1) Straight copywriter and easy to understand, 2) Had a clear visual and also straight forward. The content’s dominated by hard selling content, but still had another content like funny content and informational content, 3) Promos and giveaway routine program, 4) Hypnoselling also inserted in each content 5) brand communication through dazzle characteristic logo 6) Determining market segmentation is very important 7) Low prices, quality products and guarantees, 8) Dazzle uses cross selling pricing system, 9) word of mouth greatly influenced brand awareness at  the beginning of Instagram @promodazzle, 10) MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) and seminars on campuses is the one strategy to increase brand awareness of Dazzle. …”
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Comparative efficacy of photodynamic therapy (PDT), ranibizumab, aflibercept monotherapy, and combination therapies for polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy: a network meta-analysis o... by Miguel A. Quiroz-Reyes, Erick A. Quiroz-Gonzalez, Miguel A. Quiroz-Gonzalez, Virgilio Lima-Gomez

“…Adverse event rates, such as subretinal hemorrhage, remained low across all treatment groups. Conclusion Compared with monotherapy, combination therapies using anti-VEGF agents and PDT provide significant visual and anatomical advantages in managing PCV. …”
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New options for treating acute pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy by O.V. Pylypenko, O.V. Kravets

“…A significant improvement in sleep quality was found in the QL block group during the first three days after surgery, which led to a decrease in daytime sleepiness, and was also accompanied by a low level of anxiety and depression. Conclusions. …”
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Virtual tactile feedback technology based on microcurrent stimulation: current status, challenges and future prospects by Qiwei Xiong, Hongbo Yao, Jiyu Wang, Zhenghao Huang, Junhong Luo, Changfu Zhong, Yihuan Lin, Lin Shu

“…“Microcurrent” here refers to the application of low-intensity electrical currents, specifically under 10 milliamperes, which provide precise and adjustable stimulation for enhancing tactile experiences in virtual and augmented reality applications. …”
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Corneal Asphericity and Higher-Order Aberrations after FS-LASIK and Trans-PRK for Myopia by Yuan Wu, Shuhan Wang, Guiqin Wang, Shaozhen Zhao, Ruihua Wei, Yue Huang

“…This prospective study analyzed 88 eyes of 44 patients treated with FS-LASIK and 64 eyes of 32 patients treated with Trans-PRK. All eyes had low to moderate myopia with or without astigmatism (spherical equivalent (SE) <−6.00 diopters). …”
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Targeting the Adenosine‐Mediated Metabolic Immune Checkpoint with Engineered Probiotic for Enhanced Chemo‐Immunotherapy by Jinhui Wang, Jing Wang, Zhijie Yu, Hongyu Wen, Chensi Zhao, Jiayong Zhong, Chuanle Xiao, Yingqiu Li, Jianqiao Xu, Jinquan Wang, Zong‐Wan Mao, Wei Xia

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A universal fluorescent lateral flow strip approach based on molecular beacon-assisted rolling circle amplification for point-of-care nucleic acid detection by Xiaopeng Chen, Wentao Wang, Pin Zhang, Qionglin Wang, Kangbo Liu, Fengfang Ding, Xianwei Zhang, Ligong Hou, Yingyu Zhang, Wancun Zhang

“…Therefore, a universal, simple, low cost, sensitive, and specific POCT approach called RCA-F-LFS was developed by combining molecular beacon (MB)-assisted rolling circle amplification (RCA) for target amplification with fluorescent lateral flow strips (F-LFS) to enable highly sensitive and visual detection of RCA products. …”
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Phenotypic and molecular characterization of the response to two soil-borne viruses in durum wheat landraces for the identification of new sources of resistance by Monica Marra, Raul Pirona, Laura Miozzi, Daniele Marian, Cinzia Montemurro, Aldo Ceriotti, Gian Paolo Accotto, Elena Baldoni

“…We identified 23 genotypes, with low viral loads of both viruses and reduced symptoms, that could be of particular interest for breeders aiming at new resistant durum wheat varieties. …”
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Assessing the Compaction Quality of Dolomitic Asphalt Pavements Using Ground Penetrating Radar by Enas Abdelsamei, Diaa Sheishah, Zalán Tobak, Ahmed M. Ali, Károly Barta, Abdelouahed Fannakh, Gergő Magyar, Viktória Blanka-Végi, György Sipos

“…Relative density (RD) maps were generated to visualize the spatial homogeneity of the asphalt density. …”
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Deep Learning Model Size Performance Evaluation for Lightning Whistler Detection on Arase Satellite Dataset by I Made Agus Dwi Suarjaya, Desy Purnami Singgih Putri, Yuji Tanaka, Fajar Purnama, I Putu Agung Bayupati, Linawati, Yoshiya Kasahara, Shoya Matsuda, Yoshizumi Miyoshi, Iku Shinohara

“…The plasmasphere within Earth’s magnetosphere plays a crucial role in space physics, with its electron density distribution being pivotal and strongly influenced by solar activity. Very Low Frequency (VLF) waves, including whistlers, provide valuable insights into this distribution, making the study of their propagation through the plasmasphere essential for predicting space weather impacts on various technologies. …”
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Health and care workers’ perceptions of PPE and physical distancing for COVID-19: A qualitative evidence synthesis by Dachi I. Arikpo, Afiong O. Oku, Okwu A. Onyema, Edward O. Odey, Hannah H. Hurwitz, João P. Toledo, Kathleen Dunn, April Baller, Helen J. Smith, Martin M. Meremikwu

“…Background: Despite the effectiveness of personal protective equipment (PPE) and physical distancing interventions for COVID-19 infection prevention and control (IPC), low uptake among health and care workers persists. …”
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Comparison of effect and mechanism between nalfurafine hydrochloride and narrow-band ultraviolet B phototherapy in the treatment of pruritus in hemodialysis patients by Sooyeon Choi, Dong Hui Shin, Jae-Seok Kim, Jun Young Lee, Seung Ok Choi, Byoung-Geun Han, Eun Jung Kim, Eung-Ho Choi, Jae Won Yang

“…After four weeks of treatment, the NB-UVB treatment group maintained a low Shiratori score, however, the Shiratori score increased in nalfurafine treatment group. …”
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