Short-term Results of Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Pediatric Patients with Refractory Epilepsy by Chih-Yi Chen, Hsu-Tung Lee, Chu-Chin Chen, Shang-Yeong Kwan, Shyi-Jou Chen, Liang-Po Hsieh, Jeng-Dau Tsai

“…Classification of epileptic syndrome, seizure patterns, age of onset, seizure frequency reduction and adverse effects were recorded. …”
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Spatiotemporal distribution and detection of spatial clusters of tuberculosis in Hubei Province, China using FleXScan (2017–2023) by Lina Wang, Yaru Li, Ji Chen, Danfei Zhang, Zhengbin Zhang, Xiang Li

“…Results Between 2017 and 2023, the incidence rate of Hubei Province decreased from 68.28 to 54.54 per 100,000 population. …”
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Verification of optimal position of shelf graft for acetabular dysplasia using finite element analysis and virtual surgery model by Yohei Yukizawa, Emi Kamono, Shu Takagawa, Shota Higashihira, Hyonmin Choe, Yutaka Inaba, Naomi Kobayashi

“…In this study, finite element analysis was performed to examine the optimal location of shelves from the perspective of stress reduction by simulating various shelf installation patterns. Materials and methods Fifteen patients scheduled for shelf acetabuloplasty were included. …”
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Text Mining and Unsupervised Deep Learning for Intrusion Detection in Smart-Grid Communication Networks by Joseph Azar, Mohammed Al Saleh, Raphaël Couturier, Hassan Noura

“…The results demonstrate that the proposed approach can learn potential features from high-dimensional time series data while maintaining a high True Positive Rate.…”
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Epidemiology and Genetic Characterization of Distinct Ebola Sudan Outbreaks in Uganda by Francesco Branda, Massimo Ciccozzi, Fabio Scarpa

“…The 2022 outbreak involved 164 confirmed cases and a case fatality rate (CFR) of 33.5%, with significant geographic variation in case distribution. …”
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Low-frequency ultrasonic pulse-echo datasets for geometry determination of a reinforced concrete step specimen with embedded polystyrene foam cuboids in non-destructive testingData... by Maria Grohmann, Stefan Maack, Matthias Behrens, Ernst Niederleithinger

“…This article includes additional technical specifications of the two ultrasonic probes used, as well as information on their geometric specifications and directivity patterns. It also provides a detailed description of the further measurement equipment used. …”
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Effect of parameter variation on the coordination of 5-amino benzene-1, 3-dicarboxylic acid under the solvothermal technique for catalytic adsorption by Aba Akebi Atta-Eyison, Ruphino Zugle

“…Both MOFs had some similar crystalline peaks which matched copper oxide (CuO) crystal and other different peak patterns. The MOFs were both stable and could only decompose above 200 °C. …”
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Assessing Climate Change Effects on Mahseer Growth Properties by Iskandar Nur Syuhada, Md Noor Noorashikin, Che Cob Zaidi, Das Simon Kumar

“…Heatwaves are becoming more common and severe due to rising CO2 and temperature levels, while changes in precipitation patterns have significant consequences for ecosystems and aquatic creatures, including fish. …”
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The importance of Kinesio Taping Therapy on the Complex Gait Recovery of Patients with Drop Foot after Stroke by Alexandra Ionela PRALA, Luminita Ionela GEORGESCU, Ion MIHAILA, Elena Ioana ICONARU, Stefan TOMA

“…Compared to the control group, the experimental group showed a progress rate of 18.2% higher. Results support the hypothesis that the use of kinesio taping helps to optimize gait recovery in people with drop foot after stroke. …”
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Examining the Impact of Certificate of Need Laws on the Utilization and Reimbursement of Cataract Surgeries Among Medicare Beneficiaries by Alvina Liang, Jennifer L. Lindsey

“…Utilization and reimbursement patterns were analyzed in states with and without CON laws using the compound annual growth rate, with reimbursement adjusted by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index…”
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Fear-Pleasure Paradox in Recreational Fear: Neural Correlates and Therapeutic Potential in Depression by Zhan Y, Ding X

“…Although paradoxical enjoyment of fear has been documented in healthy populations, its neural and psychological mechanisms, and potential therapeutic value for depression, remain unclear.Methods: In a mixed‐methods design, Study 1 (N = 216) assessed psychological and physiological responses to standardized fear stimuli across a continuum of depressive symptoms, using heart rate variability, salivary cortisol, and validated self‐report measures. …”
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Does intraspecific variation in juvenile Late Cretaceous ammonoids correlate with their systematic position, longevity and paleogeography? by Amane Tajika, Takahiro Iida, Ryoji Wani, Neil H. Landman, Kenji Ikuno, Christian Klug

“…Additionally, scaphitid species from both Japan and North America display similar ontogenetic patterns of intraspecific variation. Hypophylloceras ramosum exhibits a pattern of intraspecific variation, differing from other normally coiled ammonoids. …”
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The European Union Summary Report on Antimicrobial Resistance in zoonotic and indicator bacteria from humans, animals and food in 2020/2021 by European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)

“…The temporal trend analyses in both key outcome indicators (rate of complete susceptibility and prevalence of ESBL‐/AmpC‐ producers) showed that encouraging progress have been registered in reducing AMR in food‐producing animals in several EU MSs over the last years.…”
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Feed productivity of sowed grasslands depending on the composition of grass mixtures and fertilizers by S. І. SМЕТАNА, U. О. КОТIASH, L. М. BUHRYN, D. L. PUКАLО

“…Application of nitrogen fertilizers at the rate of N30 on a phosphorus-potassium background (P60K90) provided an increase from 125 to 135 % t/ha of feed units. …”
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Beta diversity and knowledge gaps of Colombia’s dry forests: implications for their conservation by Gustavo H. Kattan, Camilo E. Sánchez, Catalina Vélez, Laura Ramírez, Marcela Celis

“…Our literature review revealed 178 studies, with an increase in publication rate in recent years. The Cauca Valley and the Caribbean region had the most publications. …”
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Gastric cancer radiation therapy: a bibliometric analysis of the scientific literature by Zhen-Hong Weng, Bin-Bin Chen, Jia-Rui Lin, Mu-Ming Xu, Jin-Peng Yuan, Hao-Kai Hu

“…We explored emerging trends, common patterns in research, tracked collaborations and networks, and anticipated future directions in this clinical context.Materials and methodsWe searched the electronic Web of Science (WOS) database using keywords “gastric cancer” and “radiation therapy” for manuscripts published in English from 2014 to 2023. …”
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Evaluating Antibiotic Treatment Guideline Adherence to Ongoing Antibiotic Stewardship in a Tertiary Care Setting: A Retrospective Observational Study by Suman Pant, Andrew Corwin, Prabhat Adhikari, Subhash Prasad Acharya, Upasana Acharya, Sashi Silwal, Pratima Dawadi, Anil Poudyal, Vibhu Paudyal, Adisak Bhumiratana

“…This study revealed a low adherence rate despite the availability of updated guidelines for antibiotic prescriptions. …”
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The Analgesia Nociception Index’s Performance During Remimazolam-Based General Anesthesia: A Prospective Observational Study by Joohyun Lee, Jung-Min Yi, Young Joo

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: The Analgesia Nociception Index (ANI), a surrogate marker derived from heart rate variability (HRV) analysis, has been validated for assessing the balance between antinociception and nociception during propofol anesthesia. …”
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Emotion-Aware Ensemble Learning (EAEL): Revolutionizing Mental Health Diagnosis of Corporate Professionals via Intelligent Integration of Multi-Modal Data Sources and Ensemble Tech... by Gaurav Yadav, Mohammad Ubaidullah Bokhari, Saleh I. Alzahrani, Shadab Alam, Mohammed Shuaib

“…Future iterations could enhance the framework by incorporating physiological signals, such as heart rate variability and EEG data, further improving diagnostic accuracy. …”
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On the Road to Safety: Examining Children’s Cycling Skills and Physical Activity Levels by Juliane Stark, Michael Meschik

“…Results: Overall, the children’s cycling skills were rated as good, though turning left, slalom, and emergency braking proved particularly challenging. …”
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