Effects of virus-induced immunogenic cues on oncolytic virotherapy by Darshak K. Bhatt, Thijs Janzen, Toos Daemen, Franz J. Weissing

“…However, the interplay between tumour growth, viral infection, and immune responses is complex and not fully understood, leading to variable and sometimes counterintuitive therapeutic outcomes. …”
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Do Medieval Castles Drive Heritage-Based Development in Low-Density Areas? by Isabel Vaz de Freitas, Paulo Jorge Reis Mourão, Helena Albuquerque

“…Quantile regressions demonstrate that municipalities with fewer resources but with a castle invest more in cultural activities, regardless of how expenditure is measured. …”
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Interagir avec la « machine » à l’ère du numérique : des représentations des étudiants à l’évaluation de leur performance académique en anglais by Cédric Brudermann

“…In this study, three questionnaires were designed (one per potentially anxiety-provoking variable) and submitted to a set of participants (n = 250) at the onset of the academic year in order to know more about their representations concerning the potential of digital learning environments to foster L2 development. …”
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Numerous Multi-Wave Solutions of the Time-Fractional Boussinesq-like System via a Variant of the Extended Simple Equations Method (SEsM) by Elena V. Nikolova, Mila Chilikova-Lubomirova

“…The studied time-fractional Boussinesq-like system describes more intricate or multiphase environments, where classical assumptions (such as constant wave speed and energy conservation) are no longer applicable. …”
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A parameterized model for tower crane energy consumption was developed based on theoretical formulation and field data by Fan Zhang, Chunli Zhang, Yan Fu, Jun Liu, Jiarui Bu, Peng Duan, Si Chen

“…Abstract As tower cranes (TC) getting more use in the construction process, a reliable TC energy consumption calculation model is increasingly required for construction management. …”
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Using thermosensitive radiotelemetry to document rest and activity in a semifossorial rodent by Stefanie E. Lazerte, Donald L. Kramer

“…Temperatures recorded at intervals of 12–45 min, when chipmunks were in their burrows as well as above ground, displayed sequences of warmer, stable temperatures (assumed to be produced by curled‐up, resting individuals) alternating with sequences of cooler, more variable temperatures (assumed to be produced by active individuals). …”
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Generalized Estimating Equation Model Based Recursive Partitioning: Application to Distracted Driving by Hyoshin Park, Nigel Pugh

“…Even though Generalized Estimating Equations procedure extends generalized linear model to allow for analysis of repeated measurements or other correlated observations, the nonlinear relationship between independent variables and dependent variable could significantly hinder the model’s performance. …”
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DIAGNOSIS OF OCCIPITAL LOBE EPILEPSY by M. A. Lutskiy, M. V. Uvarova, V. P. Savinykh, V. A. Bykova

“…The EEG results show that the EEG patterns in Panayiotopoulos Syndrome are more variable as compared to Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome and symptomatic occipital lobe epilepsy.…”
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Multiple Regression Analysis and Non-Dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm II Optimization of Machining Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol Parts Fabricated via... by Anastasios Tzotzis, Nikolaos Efkolidis, Kai Cheng, Panagiotis Kyratsis

“…The cutting speed, feed, and depth of cut were selected as the continuous variables. A comparison between the generated surface roughness of the dry and the lubricated cuts revealed that the presence of coolant contributed towards reducing surface roughness by more than 20% in most cases. …”
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The Influence of Friction Parameters and Material Type on Results in the Block-on-Ring Friction System by Marcin Madej, Beata Leszczyńska-Madej

“…The block-on-ring friction system is one of the more universal methods of measuring the tribological properties of materials, where we are able to compare the properties of different materials using a prescribed counter sample. …”
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The Relationship Between Foot Anthropometrics, Lower-Extremity Kinematics, and Ground Reaction Force in Elite Female Basketball Players: An Exploratory Study Investigating Arch Hei... by Catherine I. Cairns, Douglas W. Van Citters, Ryan M. Chapman

“…This implies that individuals with stiffer feet produced more side-to-side force than those with more foot mobility during cutting. …”
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Acceptability of Financial Incentives for Health Behaviours: A Discrete Choice Experiment. by Emma L Giles, Frauke Becker, Laura Ternent, Falko F Sniehotta, Elaine McColl, Jean Adams

“…Younger participants and men were more likely to prefer incentives. There were no clear differences in preference according to educational attainment.…”
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Structural Magnetic Resonance Imaging Brain Age Investigation in Athletes with Persistent Postconcussion Syndrome by Samuel Guay, Camille Charlebois-Plante, Sophie-Andrée Vinet, Marie-Eve Bourassa, Louis De Beaumont

“…The results revealed that athletes with PCS+ had a brain age approximately 5 years older than the PCS− athletes, with no clinical variable associated with it. Exploratory analyses also showed a greater brain age in athletes who self-reported five or more SRCs. …”
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Borçka Barajı Rezervuarında Yeni Oluşmuş Bir Sediment Birikim Sahasındaki Penetrasyon Direnç Değerlerinin Uzaysal Dağılımı by Bülent Turgut, Mehmet Özalp, Taşkın Öztaş

“…The same study may be repeated with more variables to understand mechanisms behind development and extent of spatial variation in these newly deposited sediments.…”
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Effects of matrix support implementation on the community mental health network in a medium-sized Brazilian municipality: a repeated cross-sectional study by Carlos Alberto dos Santos Treichel, Maria Giovana Borges Saidel, Ana Laura Salomé Lourencetti, Sulamita Gonzaga Silva Amorim, Lívia Penteado Pinheiro, Rosana Teresa Onocko-Campos

“…These results suggest that matrix support contributed to a more structured and effective mental health network, enhancing integration between care levels and promoting more comprehensive and accessible care.…”
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Computational Fluid Dynamic Application In Patients Suffering From Nasal Obstruction Due To Septal Deviation; A Review Article by Hamedreza Kafash, Asghar Baradaran Rahimi, Sirous Nekooei, Seyede Fateme Mahmoudi Hashemi

“…Total pressure, wall shear stress and velocity are also useful and show a good correlation.Conclusion: More and more research on CFD on the nose has led to a better understanding of nasal obstruction. …”
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Peripheral ostectomy with the use of Carnoy’s solution as a rational surgical approach to odontogenic keratocyst: A case report with a 5-year follow-up by Matijević Stevo, Damjanović Zoran, Lazić Zoran, Gardašević Milka, Radenović-Đurić Dobrila

“…The third molar region, especially the angle of the mandible and the ascending ramus are involved far more frequently than the maxilla. The choice of treatment approach was based on the size of the cyst, recurrence status, and radiographic evidence of cortical perforation. …”
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Extraventricular Neurocytoma in Parietal Lobe by Katherine Gallego-Henao, José M. Ramos-Delgado, Angelica Moreno-Blanco, Aureliano Placido-Méndez, Antonio Zarate-Mendez

“…In some very rare cases, atypical histological features such as increased mitotic figures, focal necrosis, endothelial cell proliferation, and Ki-67 index of >2% made this tumor more aggressive and more susceptible to recur. We present the case of a young patient who presents with a 2-year history of seizure without other symptoms. …”
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Demographic and Treatment Analysis of Periosteal Osteosarcoma by Michael C. Larkins

“…Younger patients were more likely to be diagnosed with PO of the appendicular skeleton compared to the axial skeleton (p = 0.038). …”
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Application of Robust Approach to Capacitated Location of Collection Sites and Capacitated Vehicle-routing Problem Model in an Urban Waste Management System by Mohammad Hossein Kabgani, Hamid Shahbandarzadeh, Ebrahim Heidari, Nooraldin Amiri

“…Waste collection widely depends on the route optimization problem that involves a large amount of expenditure in terms of capital, labor, and variable operational costs. Thus, the more waste collection route is optimized, the more reduction in different costs and environmental effect will be. …”
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