Prediction of mechanical characteristics of shearer intelligent cables under bending conditions. by Lijuan Zhao, Dongyang Wang, Guocong Lin, Shuo Tian, Hongqiang Zhang, Yadong Wang

“…By learning the stress variation patterns between the optical fiber, power conductor, and control conductor in the shearer cable, the model enables accurate prediction of the stress in other cable conductors based on optical fiber stress data. …”
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Identifying inherited metabolic disorders in children: the role of elevated creatine kinase by Merve Yoldaş Çelik, Burcu Köşeci

“…This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic utility of CK levels in distinguishing IMDs from other etiologies and to identify clinical and biochemical patterns that could facilitate earlier recognition of IMDs. …”
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Predicting dementia from primary care records: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Elizabeth Ford, Nicholas Greenslade, Priya Paudyal, Stephen Bremner, Helen E Smith, Sube Banerjee, Shanu Sadhwani, Philip Rooney, Seb Oliver, Jackie Cassell

“…Further predictive entities ascertainable from primary care data, such as changes in consulting patterns, were absent from the literature and should also be explored in future studies.…”
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Evolution of Potential Distribution Areas and Cultivation Zones of <i>Morchella esculenta</i> (L.) Pers. Under Climate Warming: Application of Ensemble Models and Production Dynami... by Yi Huang, Guanghua Zhao, Jingtian Yang, Liyong Yang, Yang Yang, Wuzhi Jiaba, Zixi Shama, Jian Yang

“…<i>M. esculenta</i>, highly valued for its edible and medicinal properties, is widely harvested for consumption by residents in the upper Dadu River–Minjiang River region. …”
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Association of pre-pregnancy body mass index and gestational weight gain with continued breastfeeding until 6 months postpartum in Japanese women: the Japan Environment and Childre... by Hidekuni Inadera, Kenta Matsumura, Takashi Yoda, Takashi Nakano, Haruka Kasamatsu, Kanako Shimada, Akiko Tsuchida, the Japan Environment and Children’s Study Group

“…Normal BMI and optimal GWG and EBF were used as reference values while controlling for covariates. …”
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Media Manipulation to Enhance In Vitro Pitcher Formation in Nepenthes mirabilis (Lour.) Druce for Microfloriculture Development by Sugiyono Sugiyono, Anindya Puspaning Tyas, Dea Yuniar Indikasuri, Sri Lestari, Paul A Davison, Rendie Prasetyo

“…In vitro pitcher-forming Nepenthes mirabilis will increase the attractiveness and market value of microfloriculture products. Two experiments have been carried out to stimulate in vitro pitcher formation in N. mirabilis using a completely randomized design (CRD) of a two-factorial treatment pattern with three replicates. …”
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Features of Visual Dysfunctions in Patients with Primary Hypothyroidism and Thyrotoxicosis by V. G. Likhvantseva, V. N. Trubilin, E. V. Korosteleva, S. G. Kapkova, V. A. Vygodin

“…In the analyzed groups, high average group indices of the maximum corrected visual acuity were established, which allows us to speak about the safety of the photopic (cone) component of the visual analyzer.Conclusion. The pattern of photosensitivity disorders, the topography of the location of the loci of local defects revealed by the short-wave infrared perimetry, indicate that the earliest signs of optical neuropathy are manifested at the level of photoreceptors — selectively in the S-cones. …”
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Identification of Ecological Functional Areas and Scenario Simulation Analysis of the Wanjiang Urban Belt from a Trade-Off/Synergy Perspective by Yuchun Wang, Yufeng Ang, Yingying Zhang, Yunfeng Ruan, Bingyi Wang

“…The results revealed that (1) from 1990 to 2020, water yield (WY), soil reservation (SR), and food production (FP) services in Wanjiang Urban Belt increased, whereas carbon storage (CS) and habitat quality (HQ) services decreased. The value of ecosystem services showed a pattern of “high in the south and low in the north”. (2) WY–SR, WY–HQ, HQ–CS, and HQ–SR were synergistic, and the synergistic relationship showed a weakening trend. …”
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Sport participation as an educational tool and a means of promoting physical, mental, and social well-being by Francesco Sgrò

“…On September 20, 2023, the Italian Parliament approved an amendment to Article 33 of the Italian Constitution, introducing the following reference to the practice of sports: “The Republic recognizes the educational, social, and psychological well-being value of sports activities in all their forms.” …”
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Congruency and phenotypic plasticity of immune and nervous systems in children with autism spectrum disorders compared to schizophrenia spectrum disorders”, Medical Immunology (Rus... by A. L. Burmistrova, Yuliya Yu. Filippova

“…The following results were obtained: (1) absence  of differences in proinflammatory cytokines between  ASD and TD children; (2) patients with SSD  have significantly  higher  values of IL-6  and IFNγ, and lower values of IL-1β, TNFα and IL-10  in blood plasma compared to children with ASD and TRD; (3) the level of neurohormones in children with ASD is in accordance with physiological reference values. …”
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Discrepancy between IGF-1 and GH suppression test in follow-up of the treated acromegaly patients by Mahshid Naser Langroodi, Akbar Aliasgharzadeh, Mostafa Najafipour, Neda Lotfi Yagin, Farzad Najafipour

“…Methods: The levels of IGF-1 and GH after OGTT in 49 acromegalic patients who underwent surgery at least 3 months earlier and had been referred to clinic for follow-up were analyzed. Clinical and metabolic parameters, GH nadir, and IGF-1 values were compared between groups. …”
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LOCAL APPLICATION OF RECOMBINANT INTERFERON-ALFA2 FOR TREATMENT OF RECURRENT RESPIRATORY PAPILLOMATOSIS by M. Plouzhnikov, E. Katinas, M. Ryabova, S. Karpishenko, K. Syssoev, A. Chukhlovin, A. Totolian

“…In cases of partial tumor regression, the levels of IFNα, IL-12, IL-2 and GM-CSF were decreased against initial values, and in the course of treatment they fluctuated within normal reference values. …”
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Calculation of COVID-19 disease burden using Monte Carlo simulation with dynamic disability weights and analysis of transmission characteristics by Wenxiu Chen, Wei An, Qun Gao, Ji Bai, Hua Li, Song Tang, Wenhui Gao, Zhe Tian, Yu Zhang, Min Yang

“…Moreover, COVID-19 has profoundly reshaped healthcare-seeking behavior and consumption patterns, with individual lifestyle factors and pre-existing health conditions contributing significantly to infection severity. …”
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Species Composition and Length-Weight Frequency Distribution of Lobsters (Panulirus spp.) Landed on The Puger Coast, Jember Regency, East Java by Arief Setyanto, Muhammad Arif Rahman, Yulianita Fatmasari, Viga Ballacka Irawan, Andik Isdianto, M. Arif Asadi, Kristina Marsela, Luthfia Ayu Dhea, Nico Rahman Caesar, Irwan Jatmiko

“…The composition analysis revealed that the sand lobster (P. homarus) was the most dominant species, with a total of 1,648 individuals. Growth pattern analysis showed a negative allometric relationship, with b-values of 2.8957 (gillnet catches) and 2.8142 (diving with compressor catches). …”
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Cemented soil-soil interface shear strength evaluation I: Size effect and characteristic experimental size quantization by Jie Zhou, Chengjun Liu, Chao Ban, Zhenming Shi, Junjie Ren, Huade Zhou, Zhong Liu, Yiqun Tang

“…By analyzing the failure properties of cemented soil-soil agglutinate layer and the displacement pattern of material grains, the internal mechanism of size effect on cemented soil-soil interface were proposed. …”
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Path to Heritagization in Landscape Architecture: A Review of the Regeneration Design of Beijing Changchunyuan Park by Yufan ZHU

“…At the same time, efforts are made to focus on two types of design research that emphasize depth: One is the continuous refinement and deepening of the understanding of the essence of traditional garden culture, and the second is the potential of traditional gardens to respond to the changes in contemporary living environments. 3) Functional layout reconstruction: Through the rational deduction of site – city relationship, the park’s overall pattern of “north forest – central lake – south field” is constructed. …”
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GRAVITY ANOMALIES OF THE CRUST AND UPPER MANTLE FOR CENTRAL AND SOUTH ASIA by V. N. Senachin, A. A. Baranov

“…Numerous subsequent geophysical projects have researched the crust to a level sufficient to develop regional models, that can give quite adequate information on the depths of external and internal boundaries of the crust and suggest the distribution patterns of seismic velocities and density values. …”
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Was priority setting considered in COVID-19 response planning? A global comparative analysis by Claudia-Marcela Vélez, Lydia Kapiriri, Susan Goold, Marion Danis, Iestyn Williams, Bernardo Aguilera, Beverley M. Essue, Elysee Nouvet

“…We identified a description of a specific PS process in 7% of the plans; explicit criteria for PS in 36.5%; inclusion of publicity strategies in 65%; mention of mechanisms for appealing decisions or implementing procedures to improve internal accountability and reduce corruption in 20%; explicit reference to public values in 15%; and a description of means for enhancing compliance with the decisions in 5%. …”
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Normative Database of Spatiotemporal Gait Metrics Across Age Groups: An Observational Case–Control Study by Lianne Mobbs, Vinuja Fernando, R. Dineth Fonseka, Pragadesh Natarajan, Monish Maharaj, Ralph J. Mobbs

“…Our findings offer valuable reference points for clinicians to distinguish between healthy and pathological gait patterns, facilitating early detection and intervention for gait-related disorders. …”
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Study on the Dynamic Characteristics of the Gear Lubrication Flow Field with Baffles and Optimization Design Strategies by Yihong Gu, Lin Li, Gaoan Zheng

“…By conducting a detailed analysis of the dynamic evolution of the lubrication process in the gearbox with the presence of baffles, this study reveals the changing patterns of flow field dynamics under different flow velocities and configurations of mixing components. …”
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