Fine-scale habitat factors linked to density but not distribution of an invasive estuarine predator by Jeffrey G. Blumenthal, Andrew L. Chang, Brian S. Cheng, Ellen M. Hines, Leora Nanus, Chela J. Zabin

“…In San Francisco Bay, California, Atlantic oyster drills have a patchy spatial pattern of presence and absence and occur in a range of densities where they are present. This variable population distribution and a limited understanding of their local dispersal history poses a challenge to oyster restoration site selection. …”
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Cannabis concentrate vaping chemistry by Kaelas R. Munger, Killian M. Anreise, Robert M. Strongin

“…However, research into the specific health risks of vaping these products has significantly lagged their widespread use. The studies presented in this review article highlight the potential for exposure to known toxicants during the vaping of cannabis concentrates.…”
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Exploring barriers and facilitators of mental health care in Sudurpaschim Province, Nepal: a socioecological qualitative study of patients with depression and anxiety and health ca... by Gayatri Khanal, Y. Selvamani, Prabhat Sapkota

“…Abstract Background The mental health burden and associated costs are considerable, which is posing challenges for public health delivery systems because of the increased treatment gap, especially in low- and middle-income countries. …”
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Paravalvular Leak by Fatima Qamar, Rowa H. Attar, Faisal Nabi

“…Despite improvements and advancements in surgical technique, paravalvular leaks (PVL) continue to present a challenge when caring for patients with prosthetic valve disease.1 Paravalvular leaks result from dehiscence of the surgical ring from the mitral annulus. …”
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A Rare Case Report of a Large Dentigerous Cyst in the Maxillary Sinus Associated With an Ectopic Maxillary Third Molar by Marika Ramishvili, Leila Atskvereli, Giorgi Menabde, Marika Zurmukhtashvili, Sopio Samkharadze, Giorgi Dugashvili, Luc Marks

“…In rare instances, ectopic molars may be associated with dentigerous cysts, particularly within the maxillary sinus, posing challenges for diagnosis and management. This report discusses a rare case of a 58-year-old male who presented with chronic right maxillary sinusitis, intermittent facial pain, and purulent nasal and oral discharge. …”
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Product liability in modern conditions: European reform experience by S. K. Stepanov

“…At the end of September 2022, the European Commission presented two notable documents designed to fundamentally change the current system of product liability in Europe. …”
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Weight-Bearing Restrictions Following Total Hip Arthroplasty in a Patient with Upper Limb Amputation - a Care Compliant Case Report and Review of The Literature by Gavril GHEORGHIEVICI, Alexandru LUCHIAN

“…We present the case of a 71 year male patient with right upper limb amputation who presented to an orthopaedic clinical hospital for increased pain in the hip area associated with decreased range of motion which interfered with most of his daily activities. …”
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Convention of Generations in the New World of Education by A. A. Fedorov, E. Yu. Ilaltdinova, S. V. Frolova

“…The authors emphasize the significance of the problem posed by the interaction of generations in the educational organization. …”
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Computational evaluation of efflux pump homologues and lignans as potent inhibitors against multidrug-resistant Salmonella typhi. by Iqra Shafique, Mehak Rafiq, Nosheen Fatima Rana, Farid Menaa, Fatemah Almalki, Alya Aljuaid, Sulaiman Mohammed Alnasser, Amenah S Alotaibi, Madahiah Bint E Masood, Tahreem Tanweer

“…Typhoid fever, caused by Salmonella enterica serovar typhi, presents a substantial global health threat, particularly in regions with limited healthcare infrastructure. …”
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Characterisation of pristine and KOH-modified rice husk biochars for efficient heavy metal removal in wastewater treatment by Eze F. Ahuekwe, Bowofoluwa S. Abimbola, Ernest C. Agwamba, Bamidele Durodola

“…Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) revealed increased poration of 200 µm sized pores, densely distributed across the rough surface of the KOH-modified biochar. …”
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The goat milk composition and properties as a raw material for functional foods manufacturing by A. D. Lodygin, I. K. Kulikova, I. Yu. Mikhailov

“…This article presents studies of the composition and properties of goat's milk as a raw material for the production of functional food products. …”
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Low-cost fiber-based electrochemical sensor for quantification of acetaminophen in human breast milk by Mona A. Mohamed, Melissa Banks, Sina Khazaee Nejad, Abdulrahman Al-Shami, Ali Soleimani, Haozheng Ma, Farbod Amirghasemi, Victor Ong, Maral P. S. Mousavi

“…The transfer of drugs to breast milk poses risks to infants, yet dosing guidelines are based on limited data from small studies. …”
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Two-Scale Physics-Informed Neural Networks for Structural Dynamics Parameter Inversion: Numerical and Experimental Validation on T-Shaped Tower Health Monitoring by Xinpeng Liu, Xuemei Zhang, Yongli Zhong, Zhitao Yan, Yu Hong

“…We present a two-scale physics-informed neural network (TSPINN) algorithm to address structural parameter inversion problems involving small parameters. …”
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Evaluating Interior Orientation Estimability in Multimedia Photogrammetry - A practical guide on object-invariant bundles by R. Rofallski, A. Colson, A. Colson, T. Luhmann

“…Bundle adjustment in multimedia environments, such as underwater or through refractive interfaces, poses unique challenges for parameter estimation due to increased correlations between interior orientation and refractive parameters. …”
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Patent Dirofilaria immitis infection in Galapagos sea lion rookeries in San Cristóbal Island by Carla A. Culda, Rommel Lenin Vinueza, Marjorie Riofrío-Lazo, Renato Leon, Diego Páez-Rosas, Andrei Daniel Mihalca

“…Results of this work emphasize the critical necessity for effective monitoring and conservation strategies to address the threat posed by D. immitis and to safeguard this endangered species.…”
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Modeling of chronic epilepsy in animals through chemical methods by E. V. Egorova, D. V. Dmitrenko, A. A. Usoltseva, A. M. Iptyshev, N. A. Shnayder, R. F. Nasyrova

“…In 20–40% of cases, according to various sources, it is not possible with standard treatment methods to achieve control over attacks, which significantly impairs the patient’s quality of life, increases economic costs, and poses a difficult task for the doctor to select the optimal treatment to reduce the frequency of attacks. …”
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Silver Nanoparticles and Mitochondrial Interaction by Eriberto Bressan, Letizia Ferroni, Chiara Gardin, Chiara Rigo, Michele Stocchero, Vincenzo Vindigni, Warren Cairns, Barbara Zavan

“…Despite the promising advantages posed by using AgNps in medical applications, the possible health effects associated with the inevitable human exposure to AgNps have raised concerns as to their use since a clear understanding of their specific interaction with biological systems has not been attained yet. …”
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Enhancing road safety: A convolutional neural network based approach for road damage detection by Soukaina Bouhsissin, Hamza Assemlali, Nawal Sael

“…Road damage poses considerable challenges for both conventional and autonomous vehicles, with obstacles such as potholes, speed bumps, cracks, and manholes increasing the risk of vehicle damage and accidents. …”
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Study on structural evolution law of overlying rock mass in fully mechanized top-coal caving face under open-pit slope with extremely thick and hard overburden by Hanxin Chen, Hanxin Chen, Mengying Luan, Mei Xue, Mei Xue, Mingquan Wang, Mingquan Wang, Hailang Tian, Hailang Tian, Yinghao Qu, Yinghao Qu, Qiang Yuan, Mingtian Zhang

“…In this context, the present study examines the 021N2 fully-mechanized top-coal caving face beneath an open-pit slope with extremely thick, hard overburden, developing structural-mechanics models and performing PFC-2D numerical simulations to investigate the structural evolution of the overlying rock mass. …”
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Spatiotemporal Dynamics of an HIV Infection Model with Delay in Immune Response Activation by Mehdi Maziane, Khalid Hattaf, Noura Yousfi

“…We first prove that the model is well-posed by showing the global existence, positivity, and boundedness of solutions. …”
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