Determination of Pyrethroids in Paris polyphylla Sample by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography Using Ultrasound-Assisted Magnetic Solid-Phase Extraction by Wei Zhang, Xin Zhao, Hengling Meng, Jin Yang, Xiang Wei, Yong Min

“…This method is much faster and more effective than traditional SPE methods, and it is promising for the analysis of pyrethroids residues.…”
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Spatiotemporal Mapping and Driving Mechanism of Crop Planting Patterns on the Jianghan Plain Based on Multisource Remote Sensing Fusion and Sample Migration by Pengnan Xiao, Yong Zhou, Jianping Qian, Yujie Liu, Xigui Li

“…A spatial analysis revealed that single rice was the dominant pattern, covering more than 60% of the area. Temporal variations in cropping patterns were categorized into four frequency levels (0, 1, 2, and 3 changes), with more dynamic transitions concentrated in the central-western and northern subregions. …”
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Genetic Association Between Serum Calcium, Potassium Levels, and Rosacea: Evidence from a Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Study by Zhang Y, Zhang X, Dong J, Liu F

“…This study aimed to explore the causality of associations between Calcium, Copper, Selenium, Zinc, Iron, Potassium and Magnesium with the risk of rosacea.Patients and Methods: This was a two-sample Mendelian Randomization (MR) study that used data from genome-wide association studies (GWAS) on serum levels of selected micronutrients as exposure and rosacea as the outcome. …”
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PALEOEARTHQUAKES IN THE PRIBAIKALIE: METHODS AND RESULTS OF DATING by Oleg P. Smekalin, Anatoly V. Chipizubov, V. S. Imayev

“…The absolute and relative dating methods allowed us to identify sections in some paleoseismogenic structures by differences in ages of activation and thus provided new data for more accurate definitions of epicenters and magnitudes of the paleo-earthquakes. …”
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Study of Multivariate Background Error Characteristics of Convective System on Plateau Slope and Typhoon System Based on Convective-Scale Ensemble Samples by Wanli ZHANG, Yuanbing WANG, Rou LI, Yaodeng CHEN, Deming MENG, Xinyao QIAN, Xili JIN

“…The effective assimilation of observation data in the slope areas of the Qinghai-Xizang （Tibetan） Plateau and typhoon systems has a significant impact on the capabilities of weather forecasting in China， with background error being a key factor affecting the performance of data assimilation.The purpose of this study is to gain a deeper understanding of the characteristics of background errors in conventional control variables and hydrometeor control variables within convective systems on the slopes of the Qinghai-Xizang （Tibetan） Plateau and typhoon systems， so as to develop the data assimilation scheme which is applicable to the convective systems on the slopes of the Qinghai-Xizang （Tibetan） Plateau and typhoon systems.This study employs the Ensemble Transform Kalman Filter （ETKF） and the hybrid Ensemble-Variational data assimilation method to update the ensemble perturbation and the ensemble mean respectively to produce convective-scale ensemble forecast samples with 80 ensemble members and 4-kilometers resolution.This study focuses on cases of convective weather from the northeast slope of the Qinghai-Xizang （Tibetan） Plateau in mid-August 2022 and Typhoon "Meihua"， the 12th typhoon of 2022.Multivariate background error covariances， including those for multiphase hydrometeor and vertical velocity， were computed through physical transformation， vertical transformation， and horizontal transformation.Analyses of the spatial error characteristics， including the eigenvalues， eigenvectors， and characteristic length scales were conducted， and the results of the analyses indicate that background errors are more pronounced in the case of convective system on the slope of the Qinghai-Xizang （Tibetan） Plateau in comparison to the typhoon system.At the same time， the simulation of hydrometeor variables and vertical velocity is less precise in the case of convective system on the slope of the Qinghai-Xizang （Tibetan） Plateau compared to the typhoon system.In the context of data assimilation for these comparable convective systems， the analysis tends to be more aligned with observations and less so with the background， this feature highlights the necessity for high-quality and comprehensive observations in the slope areas of the Qinghai-Xizang （Tibetan） Plateau.In addition， the atmospheric characteristics and the horizontal scale of hydrometeor variables and vertical velocity in the case of convective system on the slope of the Qinghai-Xizang （Tibetan） Plateau display smaller and more localized features compared with those observed in the typhoon system.Moreover， hydrometeor control variables and the vertical velocity exhibit smaller horizontal scales and more pronounced localized characteristics compared to conventional control variables， therefore potentially leading to the influence range of observations and information related to hydrometeor control variables in the slope areas of the Qinghai-Xizang （Tibetan） Plateau relatively limited in the context of the subsequent assimilation analysis.…”
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The Mediating Effects of Self-Acceptance and Self-Evaluation on Mindfulness and Benefit -Finding in a Sample of Chinese Systemic Lupus Erythematous Patients by Xu F, Tong X, Niu Y, Lin Q, Yao A, Yang F, Li L

“…Through structural equation models, we examined the mediating role of self-acceptance and self-evaluation between mindfulness and benefit-finding.Patients and Methods: We used a convenient sampling method to investigate the demographics characteristics, mindfulness, self-acceptance, and benefit-finding of 319 SLE patients who were admitted to the rheumatology and immunology departments of tertiary, and Grade-A hospitals from December 2019 to December 2020.Results: Educational Levels, age, presence of other diseases besides SLE, medical expense payment method can affect mindfulness, and benefit-finding in SLE patients (p< 0.05), monthly salary can also influence mindfulness (p< 0.05), marital status also have impact on benefit-finding (p< 0.05). …”
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Broompare in sunflower crops and control methods by O. Ivashchenko

“…The study of the biological characteristics and developing methods for effective control of Broomrape in sunflower crops. …”
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Stress, loneliness, depression, anxiety and problematic smartphone use among a sample of Syrian refugee adolescents: a network approach by Onat Yetim, Lut Tamam, Ayşegül Efe, İlham Sebea Alleil, Resul Çakır

“…Method This study utilizes network analysis to identify the central factors and potential bridging paths among these variables. …”
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Sleep disturbances and racial–ethnic disparities in 10-year dementia risk among a national sample of older adults in the USA by Roger Wong, Jason Rafael Grullon

“…Aims To explore racial–ethnic disparities in sleep disturbances, and whether race/ethnicity moderates the relationship between sleep disturbances and dementia risk among older adults. Method We analysed ten annual waves (2011–2020) of prospective cohort data from the National Health and Aging Trends Study, a nationally representative USA sample of 6284 non-Hispanic White (n = 4394), non-Hispanic Black (n = 1311), Hispanic (n = 342) and non-Hispanic Asian (n = 108) community-dwelling older adults. …”
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What has a greater influence on adolescent mental health: BMI or self-efficacy? Evidence from a Peruvian sample by Daniela Huanca-Cachicatari, Raquel Navarro-Carrasco, David Javier-Aliaga, Bertha Chanducas Lozano, Yaquelin E. Calizaya-Milla, Jacksaint Saintila

“…Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the predictive role of BMI and self-efficacy in mental health in a sample of Peruvian adolescents. Method The research was non-experimental and predictive in nature. …”
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Power and sample size considerations for test-negative design with bias correction: a case study on the world first malaria vaccine by Yura K. Ko, Tobias Alfvén, Daisuke Yoneoka

“…Methods We used Monte Carlo simulations to assess how bias correction affects the statistical power and sample size for VE estimation in TND studies. …”
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Prostate-specific antigen, digital rectal examination, and prostate cancer detection: A study based on more than 7000 transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsies in Ghana by James Edward Mensah, Evans Akpakli, Mathew Kyei, Kenneth Klufio, Isaac Asiedu, Kweku Asante, Bernard Toboh, Micheal Darko Ashaley, Ben Molai Addo, Bernard Morton, Erica Akoto Quist

“…The biopsies, which included 10 to 12 core samples, were prompted by PSA levels greater than 4.0 ng/mL, abnormal DRE findings, or both. …”
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Amoeba plate test with Acanthamoeba castellanii as an innovative tool for Nocardia recovery from sputum samples: a proof-of-concept study by Coralie Espinasse, Ghislaine Descours, Marine Ibranosyan, Laetitia Beraud, Christophe Ginevra, Joelle Chastang, Oana Dumitrescu, Frédéric Laurent, Verónica Rodriguez Nava, Sophie Jarraud, Camille Allam

“…This study provides an innovative culture method based on a solid medium amoebic coculture, the amoeba plate test (APT), to cultivate Nocardia strains from clinical sputa samples. …”
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Reexamining the Evidence-Based Practice Attitude Scale-36 (EBPAS-36) in a U.S. sample of trauma-focused treatment providers by Joshua P. Mersky, ChienTi Plummer Lee, Edwin Bacalso, Xiyao Liu

“…Research suggests the EBPAS-36 is a promising tool, though inconsistencies across studies signal the need to reexamine its validity and reliability along with the correlates of provider attitudes. Methods This study assessed the factorial structure of the EBPAS-36, the intercorrelations and reliabilities of its subscales, and correlates of practice attitudes in a U.S. sample of 445 practitioners who received training in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy. …”
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Identifying adverse childhood experiences and mental health needs among a small sample of pregnant women who use cannabis by Aubrey Jones, Lisa M. Blair, Julie A. Kurzer, Kathy Rademacher, Letitia Ducas, Cynthia Cockerham, Kristin Ashford

“…IntroductionAs the legalization of cannabis becomes more widespread use has steadily increased. Approximately 5 percent of pregnant individuals self-report use during pregnancy.MethodsThis study uses a mixed methods approach to examine adverse childhood experiences, mental health needs, and cannabis use among a small sample (N =59) of women. …”
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Knowledge about polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), body image, and depression by PCOS status among a sample of US females by Brianna M Magnusson, Mireya C. Long, Ruth J. Larson, Lexi Maycock, Emma Huefner Wood, Gray Stratford, Evan L. Thacker

“…More than 50% of respondents with PCOS reported each of the common symptoms. …”
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Prevalence of Gun Carrying and Gun Violence Victimization and Perpetration Among a Nationally Representative Sample of U.S. Youth and Young Adults by Bruce G. Taylor, PhD, Kimberly J. Mitchell, PhD, Heather A. Turner, PhD, Jackie Sheridan-Johnson, MPH, Elizabeth A. Mumford, PhD

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Prevalence, etiology and clinical characteristics of gingival recession in a sample of adult Egyptian dental patients: a cross sectional study by Susan Sarhan, Enji Ahmed, Radwa R. Hussein, Asmaa Abou-Bakr

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Generalized Inference for Mediation Analysis by Xiaoyang Ma, David P. MacKinnon, Thomas Mathew, Brian Agan, George Luta, Ionut Bebu

“…Future work should consider the extension of the GPQ method to causal mediation analysis involving more complex models with multiple mediators.…”
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Effectiveness of the acceptance and commitment therapy for resilience promotion in a non-clinical sample: A randomized controlled and a pilot study by Engin Büyüköksüz

“…However, given the small sample size and baseline differences between groups, these findings should be interpreted with caution and warrant further investigation with larger, more diverse populations.…”
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