An Advanced Deep Learning Model for Identifying Blue Horizontal-branch Stars from LAMOST DR10 by Yuhang Zhang, Yude Bu, Jiangchuan Zhang, Ke Wang, Huili Wu, Mengmeng Zhang, Shanshan Li, Jingzhen Sun, Xiaoming Kong, Zhenping Yi, Meng Liu

“…With massive spectral data provided by the Large Sky Area Multi-Object Fiber Spectroscopic Telescope (LAMOST), we aim to identify more potential BHB stars using machine learning methods. …”
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Cervical ripening at home or in hospital during induction of labour: the CHOICE prospective cohort study, process evaluation and economic analysis by Mairead Black, Cassandra Yuill, Mairi Harkness, Sayem Ahmed, Linda Williams, Kathleen A Boyd, Maggie Reid, Amar Bhide, Neelam Heera, Jane Huddleston, Neena Modi, John Norrie, Dharmintra Pasupathy, Julia Sanders, Gordon C S Smith, Rosemary Townsend, Helen Cheyne, Christine McCourt, Sarah Stock

“…Women who had a balloon catheter inserted reported more discomfort than those who had a prostaglandin pessary or osmotic dilator, although ability to cope with discomfort was similar across all cervical ripening methods. …”
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Fosfomycin susceptibility in multidrug resistant uropathogens: A retrospective study in the era of antimicrobial resistance by Jasleen Kaur, Priya Bhat, Upasana Bhumbla

“…Samples were processed immediately as per standard microbiological techniques, followed by culture by a semi-quantitative method. …”
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Adherence to Guideline‐Recommended cancer screening among Utah cancer survivors by Morgan M. Millar, Sandra L. Edwards, Kimberly A. Herget, Brian Orleans, Blessing S. Ofori‐Atta, Anne C. Kirchhoff, Marjorie E. Carter, Marie Nagata, Carol Sweeney

“…We assessed adherence to breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer‐(CRC)‐screening guidelines and evaluated demographic disparities among a population‐based sample of survivors. Methods A representative sample of Utah survivors diagnosed from 2012–2018 with any reportable invasive cancer was selected from central cancer registry records for a survey about survivorship needs. …”
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Testing the effectiveness of a new type of spacers for local antibiotic therapy by Ildar F. Akhtyamov, Oskar A. Sachenkov, Rashid A. Shafigulin, Alina E. Galyautdinova, Nikita V. Kharin, Igor A. Bespalov, Sergey V. Boychuk

“…The findings showed that the antibiotic release is more intense even with a smaller volume of material in the lattice structures compared to the control samples, which emphasizes the importance of optimizing the geometry and structure of the material to achieve maximum efficiency of the release of active substances. …”

Prognostic significance of PD‐L2 expression in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma—A comparison to the PD‐L1 expression profile by Manuel Weber, Falk Wehrhan, Christoph Baran, Abbas Agaimy, Maike Büttner‐Herold, Marco Kesting, Jutta Ries

“…Methods PD‐L2 mRNA expression was analyzed in tumors and healthy oral mucosa specimens and in corresponding peripheral blood samples of 48 OSCC patients and 26 healthy controls using RT‐qPCR. …”
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Testing of the supramolecular complex of ivermectin Aniverm-2.0% against gastro-intestinal strongylatosis of marals, sika deer and roe deer by I. Kh. Shahbiev, M. B. Musaev, A. Z. Jamalova, I. A. Kravchenko, V. V. Zashchepkina, A. Khalimov

“…The purpose of the research is to test the supramolecular complex of ivermectin Aniverm-2.0% by free feeding of the drug mixed with concentrated feed against gastro-intestinal strongylatosis of the deer.Materials and methods. The test of the supramolecular complex of ivermectin Aniverm-2.0% against gastro-intestinal strongylatosis of semi-wild animals was carried out from November 2023 to April 2024 in the reserve of the country residence of the head of the Chechen Republic, where more than 200 marals, sika deer and roe deer were kept. 40 fresh fecal samples were collected from the ground in December 2023. …”
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Chemical decellularization of porcine liver by two-stage treatment with surfactants and osmoregulators enhances preservation of liver extracellular matrix structure by A. D. Belova, E. A. Nemets, D. D. Filin, A. S. Ponomareva, L. A. Kirsanova, Yu. B. Basok, V. I. Sevastianov

“…The morphology of the samples was studied using histological staining techniques. …”
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Evaluation of oral health status in the population above 50: evidence from the ardakan cohort study on aging (ACSA) by Ahmad Delbari, Fatemeh Ghavidel, Vahid Rashedi, Mohammad Bidkhori, Mohammad Saatchi, Elham Hooshmand

“…Abstract Background The global population is undergoing rapid aging, and older individuals are more susceptible to various health issues, including oral health problems. …”
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Analysis of Changes in Hematological Parameters of Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease before and after Dialysis by Archna Rautela, Sharmila Dudani, Vishal Sharma, Shubham S Chauhan

“…We have documented effects on many other parameters as well but studies with larger sample size that take into account confounding factors like position of patient, gender, etc., need to be done to obtain more conclusive evidence.…”
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Detection of Yersinia pestis in Canine and Feline Companion Animals in the United States by Christina Weller, Dr. Ashley Malmlov, Dr. Josh Daniels, Dr. Paula Schaffer, Dr Kristy Pabilonia

“…For cases where multiple sample types were submitted, Y. pestis was detected in almost all or all samples, demonstrating the systemic spread of the bacteria. …”
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Analysis of methylation features associated with neoadjuvant efficacy in HER2-positive breast cancer by Zibai Guo, Jinhong Wei, Anping Gui, Xuanhua Liang, Pengli Yu, Jing Bai, Liang Cui, Xuefeng Xia, Shihui Ma

“…After whole-genome methylation sequencing of all samples, the methylation differences between the pre-treatment pCR and non-pCR groups, as well as the methylation differences in non-pCR groups between pre-treatment and post-treatment samples were compared.ResultsBefore treatment, tumors in the non-pCR group showed slightly more hypomethylation events compared to the pCR group. …”
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Examining links between daily stressor appraisals and C-reactive protein levels in Black and White women: The National Growth and Health Study by Sarah E. Ahmadi, Joanna Y. Guan, Meital Mashash, Elissa J. Hamlat, Mahasin S. Mujahid, A. Janet Tomiyama, Barbara A. Laraia, Elissa S. Epel, Stefanie E. Mayer

“…This study investigated these associations in a sample of Black and White women. Methods: Midlife women (159 Black, 163 White) were part of a prospective cohort study in which they completed daily evening diaries assessing appraisals of daily stressor demands and coping efficacy (feeling in control, efficacious, resourceful). …”
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Mechanical and Water Absorption Characterization of Mango Seed Shell/Epoxy Composite for Low Load Carrying Structures by K. Mohan Kumar, Venkatesh Naik, Sunil S. Waddar, N. Santhosh, Vijayanand Kaup, H. V. Harish

“…Results revealed that the tensile strength of M-20 (20 vol. %) is 43% more than a neat epoxy, while the flexural strength of M-50 (50 vol. %) is greater than 10.85% more than a neat epoxy. …”
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The Influence Of Work Stress, Work Motivation, Work Environment On The Performance Of Health Workers In 24-Hour Non-Inpatient Community Health Centers In Wonocolo District, Surabay... by Andry Pribadi, Agus Sukoco, Joko Suyono

“…Future research is expected to involve a larger sample and additional variables. Design/methodology/approach: The technique for collecting data involved using questionnaires that were completed through the Saturated Sampling method. …”
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Micro-CT analysis reveals porosity driven growth banding in Caribbean coral Siderastrea siderea by James Vincent, Tom Sheldrake

“…Seasonality in the shallower sample is less clear, although porosity variability with depth is more similar across microstructures. …”
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Combining the DNA methylation markers of circulating tumor cells with immune infiltrating cells to assess recurrence and prognosis and to suggest a therapeutic strategy in stage II... by Juan Zhou, Juan Zhou, Danli Ye, Yuansen Li, Xuwen Lai, Wenzhi Cui, Wenyuan He, Ling Yu, Jingyi Wu, Guangning Yan, Chengyong Lei, Wei Wang, Wei Wang

“…This study aimed to identify ctDNA methylation markers predictive of recurrence and prognosis in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients, and to explore the influence of the tumor immune microenvironment on outcomes.MethodsWe analyzed 603 overlapping methylation markers from both plasma and tissue samples and developed a risk model to predict CRC recurrence and prognosis.ResultsZNF671 and ZNF132 were identified as key methylation markers. …”
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Electrochemical etching technique for analyzing the shape and spatial arrangement of graphite inclusions in as‑cast and plastically deformed cast iron by A. I. Pokrovsky

“…The technique for revealing the shape and spatial arrangement of graphite inclusions in the structure of cast iron and the scheme of the corresponding device are proposed. The method consists in gradual electrochemical dissolution (etching) of the outer layer of the metal matrix of the cast iron sample in the electrolyte. …”
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Integrating Remote Sensing and AI for precision Monitoring of Soil and Vegetation Contamination by M. Spiralski, A. Miszczak, G. Siebielec, Ż. Piasecka, R. Trojnacki, P. Kwaśnik, J. Kotlarz, K. A. Kubiak-Siwinska, M. Kacprzak, S. Marciniak, K. A. Rotchimmel, K. P. Beben, J. Szymanski

“…Addressing the needs of end-users, the research focuses on the development of reliable methods to assess environmental contaminants that impact soil quality. …”
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Microscopic Stress Sensitivity Analysis with In Situ SEM Study and Digital Core Deformation Simulation by Weibo Sui, Yanan Hou, Zhilin Cheng

“…To validate the simulation method for the three-dimensional (3D) digital core, porosity-permeability integrated measurements under triaxial stresses were conducted to obtain macroscale data under different stress states for a tight sandstone sample. …”
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