A Single Centre Cross-Sectional Observational Study on Dermatoscopy of Oral Mucosal Disorders and Histopathological Correlation in Tertiary Care Centre from Central India by K Shreya, Hemlata Panwar, Dinesh P. Asati, Amulya M Lakshman, Priyanka Verma, Young Denla

“…Background: A dermatoscope is a non-invasive diagnostic imaging tool that enables to visualise superficial, deeper structures, pigmentary and vascular patterns of skin, nails, hair and mucosa. …”
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A computational framework to characterize and compare the tonal repertoires of toothed whales by Maia Austin, Julie N. Oswald, Manali Rege‐Colt, Emma Gagne, Eric Angel Ramos, Joëlle De Weerdt, Nicola Ransome, Laura J. May‐Collado

“…The fuzzy approach used the frequency and temporal features extracted from the traced contours in Luscinia to evaluate repertoire similarity in acoustic structure using the package's built‐in multivariate tools. …”
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Synthesis of <i>N</i>-Flurbiprofen-Substituted 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydroisoquinolines by Diyana Dimitrova, Stanimir Manolov, Iliyan Ivanov, Dimitar Bojilov

“…Consequently, THIQ heterocyclic structures have garnered considerable interest within the scientific realm, driving the exploration and synthesis of novel THIQ derivatives with notable biological potential. …”
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The reactivity of cinnamic acid derivatives as lignin precursors by O. K. Karimov, G. Y. Kolchina, G. A. Teptereva, I. A. Chetvertneva, E. K. Karimov, A. R. Badretdinov

“…Additionally, in these structures, there is π,π-conjugation of the carboxyl fragment of the –СН=СНСООН molecule with the aromatic ring, which significantly affects the geometric configuration of the molecule. …”
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Risk preference, government regulation, and the sustainability of crop straw resource utilization—based on research data from Liaoning Province, China by Te Huang, Yu Guo, Jing Zhou, Liqun Xiu

“…Despite extensive efforts by the Chinese government to promote crop straw resource utilization (CSRU), low farmer participation and the reliance on a singular technological structure remain persistent issues.MethodsDrawing on prospect theory, this study integrates behavioral economics and policy analysis to examine how farmers’ risk preferences, including risk aversion, loss aversion, and nonlinear probability weighting, interact with heterogeneous government regulations, such as incentives, restrictions, and guidance, to shape CSRU behavior. …”
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The smart village concept from 1.0 to 4.0 in the context of ICT entrepreneurship development in the Polish villages by Hanna Godlewska-Majkowska, Agnieszka Komor, Patrycjusz Zarębski

“…We analysed the enterprise structure in municipalities characterised by a high share of ICT enterprises according to the type of municipality (functional urban, border, and other). …”
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Wideband Waveguide-to-Microstrip Transition for mm-Wave Applications by Andrey V. Mozharovskiy, Oleg V. Soykin, Aleksey A. Artemenko, Roman O. Maslennikov, Irina B. Vendik

“…Full-wave electromagnetic simulations in the CST Microwave Studio software were used to estimate the impact of the substrate material and metal foil on the characteristics of printed structures and to calculate the waveguide-to-microstrip transition characteristics. …”
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Development of scalable coastal and offshore kelp farming for marine biomass production by Michael Stekoll, Scott Lindell, Clifford A. Goudey, Hauke L. Kite‐Powell, David Bailey, Kendall Barbery, Loretta Roberson, Tamsen Peeples, Nicholas Mangini, Alf Pryor, Alexandra Meyer, Charles Yarish

“…Farm designs were based on catenary structures and the use of spreader bars with variable spacing of grow‐lines and line types. …”
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Multidimensional Evaluation Framework and Classification Strategy for Low-Carbon Technologies in Office Buildings by Hongjiang Liu, Yuan Song, Yawei Du, Tao Feng, Zhihou Yang

“…Mid- and high-rise buildings emphasize integrated PV-LED-T8 lighting solutions and optimized building envelope structures. Ranking analysis further highlights LED lighting, T8 high-efficiency fluorescent lamps, and rooftop PV systems as the top-recommended technologies for Beijing. …”
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PALLIATIVE RESECTIONS OF A LIVER USING CRYODESTRUCTION FOR THE PATIENTS WHO HAVE BEEN REPEATEDLY OPERATED FOR ALVEOCOCCOSIS by B. I. Alperovich, I. S. Zaytsev

“…Resections were carried out by a clinic technique with imposing the ginglymoid of ligatures on remaining tissue of a liver at distance of 2–3 cm from the deleted parasitic knot taking into account a segmentary structure of organ. At all patients on "dangerous zones" (a zones of gate of a liver, a hepatoduodenal ligament) plates of parasitic fabric of various sizes from 1  2 cm to 2  4 cm were left. …”
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Aerial image segmentation of embankment dams based on multispectral remote sensing: a case study in the Belo Monte Hydroelectric Complex, Pará, Brazil by Carlos André de Mattos Teixeira, Thabatta Moreira Alves de Araujo, Evelin Cardoso, Marcos Antonio Costantin Filho, João Weyl Costa, Carlos Renato Lisboa Frances

“…Periodic visual assessment of this type of structure through vegetation cover analysis is an effective monitoring method. …”
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Postlarval Shrimp-Associated Microbiota and Underlying Ecological Processes over AHPND Progression by Zhongjiang Zhou, Jiaqi Lu, Pingping Zhan, Jinbo Xiong

“…AHPND infection explained 11.0% (<i>p</i> < 0.001) of the variance in community structures, whereas postlarvae days post hatching also significantly influenced bacterial communities (7.1% variance, <i>p</i> < 0.001). …”
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Changes in non-specific proteases and their inhibitors in the course of acute purulent rhinosinusitis treatment with mucoactive drugs by A. A. Zavaliy, A. V. Kubyshkin, A. A. Zhukova

“…The most effective treatment option reduces the aggressive effect of non-specific proteases on mucosa and connective tissue structures. The mucoactive drugs’ effect of improved drainage increases antiprotease potential by restoring the structure and functional activity of the mucosa. …”
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Analysis of Distributed Dynamic Loads Induced by the Own Mass of Manipulator Links and Their Visualization on Interactive 3D Computer Models by Muratulla Utenov, Tarek Sobh, Yerbol Temirbekov, Saltanat Zhilkibayeva, Sarosh Patel, Dauren Baltabay, Zhadyra Zhumasheva

“…The implementation of these algorithms and program codes has enabled the creation of three-dimensional computer models of manipulators with clear visual representations of links, their cross-sections, kinematic pairs, grippers, and loads, differing in structure and degrees of freedom while ensuring a comprehensive view from all spatial perspectives. …”
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Social-ecological vulnerability of small-scale farming in the southern Andes: the role of Indigenous and Local Ecological Knowledge in adaptation to climate variability by Paulina Rodríguez-Díaz, Paulina Rodríguez-Díaz, Paulina Rodríguez-Díaz, Carla Marchant, Carla Marchant, Camilo Oyarzo, Camilo Oyarzo, José Tomás Ibarra, José Tomás Ibarra, José Tomás Ibarra

“…We adopted a mixed methods approach that included climate variability data at the basin level, semi-structured interviews, characterization data sheets and participant observation. …”
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Toward improved stroke care in Nepal: insights from a qualitative study on barriers and success factors by Christine Tunkl, Raju Paudel, Lekhjung Thapa, Shirsho Shreyan, Alexandra Krauss, Ashim Subedi, Balgopal Karmacharya, Pankaj Jalan, Nima Haji Begli, Patrick Tunkl, Sunanjay Bajaj, Andrea Kosinski, Christoph Kosinski, Pradesh Ghimire, Bhupendra Shah, Avinash Chandra, Mahesh Raj Ghimire, Bikram Prasad Gajurel, Jessica Golenia, Jan van der Merwe, Christina Stang, Rupal Sedani, Christoph Gumbinger

“…This qualitative study explores healthcare professionals’ experiences and perceptions of barriers and success factors in implementing stroke care in Nepal.MethodsSemi-structured interviews were conducted with eight healthcare professionals (six physicians, two nurses) involved in the NSP. …”
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Reliability of the Spanish version of the pain beliefs and perceptions inventory among women with fibromyalgia in Catalonia, Spain by Sílvia Solé, Mayte Serrat, David Martínez-Rubio, Oriol Martínez-Navarro, Andrea Fuente-Vidal, Cristina Bravo, Leire Ambrosio, Angel Blanch

“…The Pain Beliefs and Perceptions Inventory (PBPI) offers a structured tool to delve into the nuanced beliefs surrounding pain. …”
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Community knowledge exchange in research leads to innovation and action in the Arctic by Shari Fox, Henry P. Huntington, Florian Stammler, Bruce C. Forbes, Lene Kielsen Holm, Vladimir Alexeev, Ekaterina Alexeeva, Charlene Apok, Vasily Balanov, Robert Comeau, Bibi Frederiksen, Aytalina Ivanova, Jacob Jaypoody, Angunnguaq Josefsen, Eema Kautuk, Robert Kautuk, Erik Kielsen, Igor Kolesov, Timo Kumpula, Elna Magga, Juha Magga, Nuccio Mazzullo, Vittus Nielsen, George Noongwook, Toku Oshima, Pitseolak Pfiefer, Nikolay Rufov, Taanja Sanila, Nestor Sleptsov, Mirva Tapaninen, Tatiana Tikhonova, Karl Tobiassen

“…We suggest that the remarkable nature of those outcomes was the result not of something unique to our project, but of the inherent value of creating a venue and opportunities where people felt at ease conversing with others from elsewhere in the Arctic through loosely structured conversations that were situated in place. …”
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Patient and Healthcare Professional Reflections on Consenting for Extra Bone Marrow Samples to a Biobank for Research—A Qualitative Study by Stuart G. Nicholls, Erika Camilleri, Taryn Chesser, Gary Davis, Katya Godard, Grace Fox, Madeleine Jane Gordon, Krystina B. Lewis, Jocelyn Lepage, Oksana Motalo, Wendy Nuttall, Craig Peleshok, Caryn Y. Ito, Pierre J. A. Villeneuve, Mitchell Sabloff

“…This study aimed to better understand patient experiences with consenting to provide these samples and identify potential areas for practice improvement. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with patients treated for AL, 4–6 years prior to the interviews, and healthcare professionals involved with obtaining patient consent and sample collection. …”
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Nitrogen deposition reduces biodiversity but strengthens plant–microbe interactions by Zonghao Hu, Yi Fan, Junjie Yang, Shuang Pang, Rong Mao, Yang Zhang, Xingguo Han, Ximei Zhang

“…Although nitrogen addition reduced biodiversity, it strengthened the relationships between plant and microbial community indices (biomass, richness, and composition) in a structural equation model, increased the Pearson’s correlation coefficient (r) between plant biomass and microbial biomass, and also increased the density of the plant–microbe interaction subnetwork. …”
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