Assessment of Impact of Meteorology and Precursor in Long-term Trends of PM and Ozone in a Tropical City by Christian Mark G. Salvador, Angeles D. Alindajao, Karen B. Burdeos, Mark Anthony M. Lavapiez, Jhon Robin Yee, Angel T. Bautista, Preciosa Corazon B. Pabroa, Rey Y. Capangpangan

“…Overall, our results provide insights to better comprehend the sources of the variability of O3 and PM on a long-term temporal scale, as well as implications on relevant environmental policies in controlling air pollutants in a tropical developing region.…”
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Identificación de defectos de calidad en frutos de aguacate ‘Hass’ mediante procesamiento de imágenes by Luis Alberto Leon-Bañuelos, René Garcia-Martinez, Gabriela González-Vázquez

“…Para ello, en septiembre de 2023 se cosecharon frutos en madurez fisiológica en diversos huertos de la región de Valle de Bravo, México. A cada aguacate se le midió el diámetro, longitud y peso. …”
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Automated Audit and Self-Correction Algorithm for Seg-Hallucination Using MeshCNN-Based On-Demand Generative AI by Sihwan Kim, Changmin Park, Gwanghyeon Jeon, Seohee Kim, Jong Hyo Kim

“…The ASHSC algorithm offers intuitive 3D guidance for uncertainty regions, while maintaining manageable computational complexity. …”
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Experimental Study on Uniaxial Compression Fracture Process of Marble Specimens with Circular Holes with Different Diameters by Peng Yan-yan, Xing Ming-hong, Lin Qun-chao, Guo Peng-fei

“…After a long period of geological tectonic action, the rock mass develops defects such as pores and fissures of different sizes and scales. …”
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Design of Command and Dispatch System for Automatic Reading of Meter Images in Substations by UAV Inspection Photos by Guanghong Deng, Liangpei Lin, Baihao Lin, Wenlong Jing, Xiaodan Zhao, Yong Li, Rui Yang, Shidun Xie, Pengfeng Wei

“…Third, License Plate Recognition Network (LPRNet) is used to recognize digital meter images. In order to solve the problem of inaccurate pointer meter readings, to begin with, the segmented image is corroded; in addition, the circular dial area is flattened into a rectangular area by concentric circle sampling method. …”
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Assessing the Relationship Between the Type of Internet Use and Internet Addiction in Early and Middle Adolescents: Cross-Sectional Study From Qatar by Khansa Chemnad, Maryam Aziz, Sanaa Al- Harahsheh, Azza Abdelmoneium, Ahmed Baghdady, Diana Alsayed Hassan, Raian Ali

“…The findings suggest that interventions aimed at addressing IA should be age specific and focus on addressing nonessential use specifically rather than considering internet use and screen time in general as a single entity. Cultural and regional factors also play a role in shaping internet use patterns and IA in the Middle East, necessitating context-specific, culturally sensitive approaches to IA prevention.…”
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Image Enhancement of Cross-Border E-Commerce Logistics Video Surveillance Based on Partial Differential Equations by Xiaosheng Yu, Peili Wu

“…When the histogram equalization and the inverse equalization transform are combined reasonably, the brightness and contrast of the image can be adjusted very well. …”
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Russia’s Foreign Trade with the GCC Countries: Dynamics, Characteristics and Opportunities by L. V. Shkvarya

“…However, trade flows between Russia and the UAE, as well as other Gulf states, are imbalanced, with Russian exports to the Arabian monarchies significantly exceeding imports from the region. The commodity structure of bilateral trade also requires improvement, offering opportunities for both parties to enhance efficiency. …”
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Impacto de la densidad de siembra en el establecimiento de Bromus auleticus Trin ex Nees en un campo natural de Basalto (Uruguay) by R. Franco Aquino, M. Jaurena, R. Reyno

“…Se instalan dos experimentos de campo para evaluar el efecto de la densidad de siembra de Bromus auleticus sembrado al voleo sobre campo natural en el año 2013 y en el año 2014, en la región de Basalto de Uruguay. Los tratamientos consistieron en diferentes densidades de siembra: 20, 40, 60 y 80 kg ha-1. …”
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Incidence of shoulder dislocations in the UK, 1995–2015: a population-based cohort study by Gary S Collins, Sarah E Lamb, Sally Hopewell, Daniel Prieto-Alhambra, Andrew Judge, Amar Rangan, Andrew J Carr, Jonathan L Rees, Nigel K Arden, Katherine Edwards, Tim A Holt, Anjali Shah, Antonella Delmestri, Rafael A Pinedo-Villanueva

“…While most primary dislocations occurred in young men, an unexpected finding was that the incidence increased in women aged over 50 years, but not in men. The reasons for this are unknown. Further work is commissioned by the National Institute for Health Research to examine treatments and predictors for recurrent shoulder dislocation.Study registration The design of this study was approved by the Independent Scientific Advisory Committee (15_260) for the Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.…”
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Hybrid Approach in the Analysis of Bovine Milk Protein Hydrolysates as a Source of Peptides Containing Di- and Tripeptide Bitterness Indicators by Anna Iwaniak, Piotr Minkiewicz, Monika Hrynkiewicz, Justyna Bucholska, Małgorzata Darewicz

“…Potentially released peptides (called parent peptides) were analyzed for the presence of shorter peptide regions with bitter taste. Some of them were defined as peptide bitterness indicators. …”
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E.V. From ‘Greater’ to ‘Global Britain’: The New and the Old in the Foreign Policy of the United Kingdom by E. V. Khakhalkina

“…The second section outlines the conceptual core of the ‘Global Britain’, which involves expanding the scope of the UK foreign policy opportunities after leaving the European Union by establishing a more active interaction with countries and regions that were once part of the empire. The paper emphasizes the migration factor, which served as a fundamental element of the British statehood in various periods of its history and became an integral part of the British political identity. …”
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Performance evaluation of nine reference centers and comparison of DNA extraction protocols for effective surveillance of Leishmania-infected Phlebotomine sand flies: Basis for tec... by Jorian Prudhomme, Aymeric Delabarre, Bulent Alten, Umut Berberoglu, Eduardo Berriatua, Gioia Bongiorno, José Manuel Cristovao, Maya Davidovich-Cohen, Trentina Di Muccio, Ozge Erisoz Kasap, Eleonora Fiorentino, Oscar D Kirstein, Edwin Kniha, Carla Maia, Mesut Mungan, Clara Muñoz-Hernández, Muhammed Nalçaci, Gizem Oguz Kaskan, Yusuf Ozbel, Seray Ozensoy Toz, Ricardo Parreira, Katharina Platzgummer, Ceylan Polat, José Risueño, Liora Studentsky, Gamze Varol, Julia Walochnik, Kardelen Yetişmiş, Florence Robert-Gangneux

“…Consistent quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) parameters and efficient DNA extraction protocols are crucial for reliable results over time and across regions. However, the absence of standardized technical recommendations for Leishmania DNA detection hinders effective surveillance. …”
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The Response of Tissue Mast Cells to TLR3 Ligand Poly(I:C) Treatment by Piotr Witczak, Ewa Brzezińska-Błaszczyk, Justyna Agier

“…Moreover, those cells can recognize invading pathogens through a range of surface molecules known as pathogen recognition receptors (PRRs), mainly Toll-like receptors (TLRs). …”
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A scoping review on current technology-based approaches to support breastfeeding and informal human milk exchange practices. by Siti Fatimah Abdul Razak, Nur Liyana Rosli, Noor Hisham Kamis, Norsyamlina Che Abdul Rahim, Mohd Fikri Azli Abdullah

“…According to the scoping review, current scientific publications mostly focused on breast milk, breastfeeding, and milk banking concerns, with recurring themes including social reasons, lactation insufficiency, and unsolved nursing problems. …”
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Improving Ukraine’s progress in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals by S. O. Serbenyuk

“…The recommendations for higher education institutions contribute to: restoration of ecology and prevention of environmental crimes and offences; creation of conditions for social security and a “safe society” environment, increase of employees’ motivation on the basis of fair remuneration, ensuring rights and freedoms; improvement and qualitative impact on the development of social relations as a result of cooperation of higher education institutions with authorities (local, regional, national), local residents, business, volunteers, as well as international enterprises; attracting investment, including foreign investment, based on quality management, fair cooperation, environmental culture, compliance with the law, including international law; sustainable development of communities and economic relations based on the previous points; strengthening the institution of the Ombudsman, improving the international image of Ukraine in terms of respect for rights and freedoms, business opportunities, including investment.…”
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The BONEBRIDGE active transcutaneous bone conduction implant: effects of location, lifts and screws on sound transmission by Seyed Alireza Rohani, Mandolin Li Bartling, Hanif M. Ladak, Sumit K. Agrawal

“…The BONEBRIDGE consists of an external audio processor and a bone-conduction floating mass transducer that is surgically implanted into the skull in either the transmastoid, retrosigmoid or middle fossa regions. The manufacturer includes self-tapping screws to secure the transducer; however, self-drilling screws have also been used with success. …”
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Exome sequencing in Nigerian children with early‐onset epilepsy syndromes by Ibitayo Abigail Ademuwagun, Yagoub Adam, Solomon Oladapo Rotimi, Steffen Syrbe, Maximilian Radtke, Julia Hentschel, Johannes R. Lemke, Ezekiel Adebiyi

“…Genetic testing is rarely available and is not typically included in the routine diagnostic work‐up for individuals with infantile and childhood epilepsy syndromes in these regions. Exome sequencing (ES) offers a diagnostic yield of 24%–62%, but these figures primarily reflect data from high‐income countries (HICs) and may not be applicable to low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs). …”
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Validation of the Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE) II and IV Score in COVID-19 Patients by Jeroen Vandenbrande, Laurens Verbrugge, Liesbeth Bruckers, Laurien Geebelen, Ester Geerts, Ina Callebaut, Ine Gruyters, Liesbeth Heremans, Jasperina Dubois, Bjorn Stessel

“…Results. 116 patients were admitted to our ICU during the study period. 13 were excluded for various reasons, leaving 103 patients in the statistical analysis of the overall population. 57 patients were treated with anti-Xa adjusted prophylactic dosages of LMWH and were supplementary analyzed in a subgroup analysis. …”
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Productivity loss due to menstruation-related symptoms: a nationwide cross-sectional survey among 32 748 women by Mark E Schoep, Eddy M M Adang, Jacques W M Maas, Bianca De Bie, Johanna W M Aarts, Theodoor E Nieboer

“…Objective To evaluate age-dependent productivity loss caused by menstruation-related symptoms, measured in absenteeism (time away from work or school) and presenteeism (productivity loss while present at work or school).Methods Design/setting: internet-based, cross-sectional survey conducted in the Netherlands from July to October 2017.Participants: 32 748 women aged 15–45 years, recruited through social media.Outcome measures: self-reported lost productivity in days, divided into absenteeism and presenteeism; impact of menstrual symptoms; reasons women give when calling in sick; and women’s preferences regarding the implications of menstruation-related symptoms for schools and workplaces.Results A total of 13.8% (n=4514) of all women reported absenteeism during their menstrual periods with 3.4% (n=1108) reporting absenteeism every or almost every menstrual cycle. …”
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