Improving the representation of major Indian crops in the Community Land Model version 5.0 (CLM5) using site-scale crop data by K. N. Reddy, S. Baidya Roy, S. S. Rabin, D. L. Lombardozzi, D. L. Lombardozzi, G. V. Varma, R. Biswas, D. C. Naik

“…The Community Land Model version 5 (CLM5) has significant errors in simulating the crop phenology, yield, and growing season lengths due to errors in the parameterizations of the crop module, leading to errors in carbon, water, and energy fluxes over these croplands. …”
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A novel nomogram for predicting mortality risk in young and middle-aged patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis: a retrospective study by Lei Sun, Lei Sun, Yue Zhang, Yue Zhang, Xinliang Zuo, Xinliang Zuo, Yongmei Liu

“…Despite the escalating mortality risk observed in MHD patients, there remains a dearth of research focused on young and middle-aged individuals in this cohort, leading to a deficiency in specialized predictive instruments for this demographic. …”
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Evaluation of CellerateRX Surgical Powder utility in reducing groin complications after femoral exposure by Vy C. Dang, BS, Eric K. Peden, MD, Trisha Roy, MD, PhD, Alan B. Lumsden, MD, Linda Le, MD, Charudatta S. Bavare, MD, Sohaib K. Mhaidi, MD, Maham Rahimi, MD, PhD

“…These complications include but are not limited to the development of seromas, hematomas, skin necrosis, or infection requiring reintervention leading to readmission, increased length of stay, and increased morbidity and mortality, including limb loss. …”
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A Digital Tool (Technology-Assisted Problem Management Plus) for Lay Health Workers to Address Common Mental Health Disorders: Co-production and Usability Study in Pakistan by Maham Saleem, Shamsa Zafar, Thomas Klein, Markus Koesters, Adnan Bashir, Daniela C Fuhr, Siham Sikander, Hajo Zeeb

“… BackgroundMental health remains among the top 10 leading causes of disease burden globally, and there is a significant treatment gap due to limited resources, stigma, limited accessibility, and low perceived need for treatment. …”
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Development and model test of dynamic loading system in mine goaf site for high-speed railway subgrade by Lianwei REN, Liang LI, Ziqiang WANG, Youfeng ZOU, Zhilin DUN, Shuren WANG

“…The change in load transfer path leads to the activation of the caving fracture zone, which initially occurs rapidly and then slows down, extending from the stop line to the middle of the goaf. …”
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CHANGES IN THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND SEXUAL FUNCTION IN WOMEN WITH PELVIC PROLAPSE AFTER LIGATION OF COLPOPEXY WITH POLYPROPYLENE MESH by A. D. Kaprin, A. A. Kostin, V. B. Filimonov, R. V. Vasin, I. V. Vasina

“…Vaginal reconstruction of pelvic prolapse using polypropylene implants in sexually active women leads to better sexual function by eliminating the loss of the walls of the vagina and urinary incontinence. …”
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Clinical Characteristics and Optimization of Empirical Antimicrobial Therapy for Febrile Neutropenia in Patients With Hematologic Malignancies by Cui Y, Liu X, Feng S

“…These findings underscore the need for updated clinical guidelines that address evolving pathogen profiles and the growing challenge of MDR infections.Summary: Infection-related complications remain a leading cause of mortality in HM patients, often limiting the implementation of chemotherapy. …”
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Construction of the mathematical model of the strength of post-consumer wood made blockboard of different designs by Serhiy Gayda, Lyubomyr Medvid

“…It was found that an increase in width from 32 to 72 mm during the determination of the strength limit in static bending leads to a decrease in the indicator for radial strips by 13.29-16.70%, and for tangential strips by 24.83-27.79%. …”
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The burden of generational harm due to alcohol use in Tanzania: A mixed method study of pregnant women. by Kirstin West, Alena Pauley, Mia Buono, Miriana Mikindo, Yvonne Sawe, Joseph Kilasara, Francis Sakita, Sharla Rent, Bariki Mchome, Blandina T Mmbaga, Catherine A Staton

“…Consequently, a considerable number of mothers and their fetuses are exposed to alcohol, leading to serious health consequences like fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). …”
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Correlation between meteorological variables, air quality, and the Coronavirus-19 pandemic events by M. Gidarjati, T. Matsumoto

“…It emphasizes the correlation between climate change and exacerbating air pollution by changing weather patterns and meteorological conditions, leading to elevated levels of pollution. Additionally, the study underscores the impact of the Coronavirus-19 pandemic on air quality, with lockdowns temporarily reducing emissions but also revealing the complex interplay between climate change, agricultural practices, and air pollution spikes. …”
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Molecular epidemiology of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases and carbapenemases-producing Shigella in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Namwin Siourimè Somda, Rabbi Nyarkoh, Abel Tankoano, Ouindgueta Juste Isidore Bonkoungou, Patience B. Tetteh-Quarcoo, Eric S. Donkor

“…The overall pooled prevalence of ESBL and Carbapenem Resistant (CR)-producing Shigella was estimated as 41.2% (95% CI: 22.8–62.4; I2 = 93.7%, p < 0.05). The leading ESBL and CR-producing Shigella species reported in this review was Shigella flexneri, 34.5% (95% CI: 16.6–58.2; I2 = 94.9%, p < 0.05). …”
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The long-term impact of childhood sexual assault on depression and self-reported mental and physical health by Oluwasegun Akinyemi, Temitope Ogundare, Mojisola Fasokun, Fadeke Ogunyankin, Nkemdirim Ugochukwu, Walia Ajisafe, Seun Ikugbayigbe, Oluebubechukwu Eze, Kakra Hughes, Miriam Michael

“…Regarding physical health, individuals with one CSA exposure reported 1.5 additional poor physical health days (ATE = 1.538, 95% CI: 0.788–2.289), while those with multiple exposures experienced 2.6 additional days (ATE = 2.587, 95% CI: 1.941–3.232).ConclusionThis study provides robust evidence that CSA significantly increases the likelihood of depression in adulthood and leads to more poor mental and physical health days. …”
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Effects of brown alga, Stoechospermum marginatum extract on growth performance, body chemical compositions and some serum biochemical parameters in grey mullet, Mugil cephalus (Lin... by Nazanin Kiani, Paria Akbary

“…Using algae in the diet of aquatic animals not only reduces the cost of feeding, but also leads to improve the efficiency of aquatic nutrition, digestion, and strengthening the immune system of fish, and by improving the efficiency of digestion, it also affects the quality of water. …”
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The aptamer BC 007 for treatment of dilated cardiomyopathy: evaluation in Doberman  Pinschers of efficacy and outcomes by Sabine Werner, Gerd Wallukat, Niels‐Peter Becker, Katrin Wenzel, Johannes Müller, Ingolf Schimke, Gerhard Wess

“…Abstract Aims Aptamer BC 007, a 15‐mer single‐strand DNA oligonucleotide (5'‐GGTTGGTGTGGTTGG‐3'), was developed to neutralize functional autoantibodies that bind to the extracellular domains of G protein‐coupled receptors (GPCR‐AAB), leading to the modulation of receptor‐mediated signalling cascades that induce pathophysiological states. …”
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Engineering a live-attenuated porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus vaccine to prevent RNA recombination by rewiring transcriptional regulatory sequences by Liwei Li, Jinxia Chen, Zhengda Cao, Ziqiang Guo, Jiachen Liu, Yanjun Zhou, Guangzhi Tong, Fei Gao

“…Vaccine strains are also involved in PRRSV recombination, which leads to the emergence of new variants and alterations in virulence and pathogenesis. …”
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LncRNA PTS-1 Protects Against Osteoarthritis Through the miR-8085/E2F2 Axis by Ma C, Chen Q, Wei YF, Chen SW, Liu H, Xin F, Ren YX

“…Cheng Ma,1,&ast; Qi Chen,2,&ast; Yi-Fan Wei,1,&ast; Shu-Wen Chen,3 Huan Liu,4 Feng Xin,5 Yong-Xin Ren1 1Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Orthopaedics, The Affiliated Changzhou No.2 People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Clinical College, The First Clinical School of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Orthopaedics, The Affiliated Huai’an No.1 People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Huai’an, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China; 5Department of Orthopaedics, Xuzhou Cancer Hospital, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, 221005, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Feng Xin; Yong-Xin Ren, Email 925866554@qq.com; renyongxinjsph@163.comBackground: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of pain, disability, and reduced mobility worldwide, characterized by metabolic imbalances in chondrocytes, extracellular matrix (ECM), and subchondral bone. …”
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Associations between Prospective Memory, Executive Function and Physical Activity in Schoolchildren by Anouk Irina Glättli, Markus Gerber, Sebastian Ludyga

“…However, it is not clear whether children with higher cognitive abilities tend to engage in more physical activity or whether the physical activity leads to better cognitive function. Further research is needed to establish possible causal relationships. …”
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Morphological evaluations in buffaloes (Bubal- us bubalis) in Venezuela by Luis Alfredo Pacheco-Díaz, José Atilio Aranguren-Méndez, Rafael Román-Bravo, Sharon Rivero-Hernández, Luis Edgardo Tovar-Briceño

“… The buffalo herds in Venezuela are characterized by a high phenotypic polymorphism, showing high diversity among individuals. The leading cause is the great mixture of breeds involved in the crossbreeding programs, such as Murrah, Mediterranean, Nili Ravi, Jafarabadi, and Carabao. …”
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Disproportionate Distribution of HBV Genotypes A and D and the Recombinant Genotype D/E in the High and Low HBV Endemic Regions of Uganda: A Wake-Up Call for Regional Specific HBV... by Hussein Mukasa Kafeero, Dorothy Ndagire, Ponsiano Ocama, Charles Drago Kato, Eddie Wampande, Henry Kajumbula, David Kateete, Abdul Walusansa, Ali Kudamba, Kigozi Edgar, Fred Ashaba Katabazi, Maria Magdalene Namaganda, Jamilu E. Ssenku, Hakim Sendagire

“…Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is the leading cause of liver-related diseases. In Uganda, there is a regional disparity in the HBV burden. …”
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Comparison of search and rescue operations involving emergency physicians in devastating earthquakes in Turkey: a 24-year experience study by Mustafa Ferudun Celikmen, Gülbin Aydoğdu Umaç, Melih Imamoglu, Mümin Murat Yazici, Elif Çiğdem Keleş, Sarper Yilmaz

“…Abstract Background In the 21st century, disasters (particularly earthquakes, which remain the leading cause of death) continue to be among the foremost issues requiring global emergency response. …”
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