Mortality atlas of the main causes of death for the elderly population (≥75 years) in Switzerland during 2010–2020 by Taru Singhal, Kaja Widmer, Anton Beloconi, Suzanne Dhaini, Matthias Schwenkglenks, Cordula Blohm, Rolf Weitkunat, Sabina De Geest, Penelope Vounatsou

“…RESULTS: Language regions are associated with mortality rates for many causes of death. In particular, the French-and Italian-speaking regions are associated with a lower burden of mortality due to cardiovascular diseases and diabetes compared to German-speaking Switzerland, but this is offset by increased rates of certain cancers. …”
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Global burden of breast cancer and application of patient-reported outcomes in clinical trials: a systematic analysis based on the global burden of disease study 2021 and WHO inter... by Jiaxin Hao, Jiaxin Hao, Yijia Gong, Yijia Gong, Xiaowen Zhang, Xiaowen Zhang, Xiaowen Zhang, Minghong Du, Minghong Du, Minghong Du, Huan Wang, Huan Wang, Huan Wang, Guolin Guo, Mengqing Zhou, Tian Tian, Hongguo Rong, Hongguo Rong, Hongguo Rong

“…This study analyzes geographic patterns, temporal trends and age patterns of female breast cancer disease burden globally and explored the association between age standardised rates for disability adjusted life years (ASDR) of female breast cancer and sociodemographic index (SDI). …”
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A Real-World Case Study Towards Net Zero: EV Charger and Heat Pump Integration in End-User Residential Distribution Networks by Thet Paing Tun, Oguzhan Ceylan, Ioana Pisica

“…Based on the outcome of power flow calculation, the transformer loadings and voltage levels were assessed for existing and projected heat pump and EV adoption rates, in line with national policy targets. Findings highlight that varied consumer density and diverse usage patterns significantly influence upgrade requirements.…”
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How the pandemic shaped presenteeism trends between healthcare and non-healthcare workers using the Korean working conditions surveys (2010–2023) by Ari Min, Yoonjung Ji, Wonhee Baek

“…Healthcare workers exhibited high presenteeism rates prior to the pandemic; however, during and after the pandemic, these rates decreased rapidly and ultimately became lower than those of non-healthcare workers. …”
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Factors contributing to doctoral student attrition in higher education institutions in Namibia by Esther Nuuyoma, Sing Nevensha, Chika T Sehoole

“…Guided by Tinto’s student integration theory, this study explores factors driving high dropout rates among doctoral candidates at two Namibian universities. …”
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Vocal activity as a welfare indicator in killer whales in managed care by Javier Almunia, Jonas Philipp Lüke, Fernando Rosa

“…Using a custom detection algorithm and classification criteria, we focused on quantifying the rates of discrete call production throughout the day and across different seasons.ResultsThe results revealed strong diel patterns in vocal activity, with increased rates during the day, particularly around feeding and training sessions, and minimal vocal activity overnight. …”
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Forecasting the Thermal Degradation Depending on the Kinetics of Dracaena Draco Lignocellulosic Fibers Using an Artificial Neural Network by Abdelwaheb Hadou, Ahmed Belaadi, Djamel Ghernaout, Herbert Mukalazi

“…The model performed well at lower heating rates (5 and 10°C/min), but because of bias and heteroscedasticity, adjustments are required at higher rates (15–30°C/min). …”
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Simulation and prediction of rural population changes using agent-based modeling. by Shanshan Huang, Yao Huang, Shitai Bao, Jianfang Wang, Siying Chen

“…To mitigate future rural population aging, enhancing birth rates and fostering rural industrial development is essential to curb migration. …”
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FILAMIN A IN BREAST CANCER: FROM LITERATURE TO FUNCTIONAL INSIGHTS

“…While early-stage tumors often respond to treatment, progression to metastasis significantly lowers survival rates, highlighting the need for novel therapeutic approaches2. …”
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An Optimization Strategy for Truncating Ultralong Bus Lines Integrated with Metro Networks by Cuiying Song, Yujun Chen, Jihui Ma

“…For most ultralong bus lines, low punctuality rates and vehicle bunching are two main challenges. …”
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Radiotherapy combined with anlotinib for refractory leiomyosarcoma: a case report and literature review by Ziming Li, Xiuchun Yu, Ming Xu

“…Refractory leiomyosarcoma (LMS) is characterized by notoriously high recurrence rates and poses significant surgical challenges due to its anatomical complexity and invasive growth patterns. …”
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Mapping Racial Fluidity over Time in Jamaica by Monique D. A. Kelly

“…Over time, skin color ratings between Black and mixed-race individuals converged, suggesting increased fluidity between skin color and racial identity. …”
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Increased Daytime Sleepiness in Patients with Childhood Craniopharyngioma and Hypothalamic Tumor Involvement: Review of the Literature and Perspectives by Hermann L. Müller

“…Childhood craniopharyngiomas are rare embryogenic malformations of the sellar region, presumably derived from Rathke cleft epithelium. The overall survival rates after neurosurgical intervention and/or irradiation are high (92%). …”
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Policing the Economy: Hyperinflation, Consumption and the Making of Austerity in Greater Buenos Aires, 1989-1991 by Jennifer Adair

“…DIPPBA officers tracked the fluctuating price of basic goods, rising rates of urban poverty, and sporadic outbreaks of supermarket lootings. …”
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Determinants of depressive symptoms in multinational middle-aged and older adults by Can Lu, Shenwei Wan, Zhiyong Liu

“…SHAP analyses identified self-rated health as the predominant predictor, though key factors varied notably—gender was especially influential in MHAS. …”
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Coastal aquifers key contributors to ocean chemistry through solute fluxes by Yael Kiro

“…Moreover, they are dynamically linked to sea-level changes: falling sea levels enhance SGD-driven solute inputs, whereas rising sea levels suppress them. These patterns suggest that SGD fluxes may regulate long-term climate trends, including rates of global cooling or warming.…”
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Retrospective Study 2019–2021 of Antimicrobial Resistance in <i>Escherichia coli</i>, <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i>, and <i>Proteus mirabilis</i> in Mexicali, Mexico by Dolores A. Márquez-Salazar, Ricardo Delgadillo-Valles, Gerson N. Hernández-Acevedo, Edwin Barrios-Villa, Raquel Muñiz-Salazar, Gilberto López-Valencia, Rafael Martínez-Miranda, Jonathan Arauz-Cabrera

“…The aim of this study was to investigate AMR rates in clinical isolates of <i>Escherichia coli</i>, <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i>, and <i>Proteus mirabilis</i> obtained from community-acquired infections in Mexicali between 2019 and 2021. …”
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Link-State-Aware Proactive Data Delivery in Integrated Satellite–Terrestrial Networks for Multi-Modal Remote Sensing by Ranshu Peng, Chunjiang Bian, Shi Chen, Min Wu

“…By integrating satellite cache states, user cache states, and multi-modal data attributes (including imagery, metadata, and temporal request patterns) into a unified Markov decision process (MDP), our approach pioneers the application of the multi-actor-attention-critic with parameter sharing (MAPPO) algorithm to ISTNs push tasks. …”
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Integrating Metabolomics and Machine Learning to Analyze Chemical Markers and Ecological Regulatory Mechanisms of Geographical Differentiation in <i>Thesium chinense</i> Turcz by Cong Wang, Ke Che, Guanglei Zhang, Hao Yu, Junsong Wang

“…Redundancy analysis demonstrated Anhui samples exhibited significantly higher antioxidant activity (DPPH and hydroxyl radical scavenging rates) than other regions, strongly correlating with stable low-temperature environments (annual mean temperature) and precipitation patterns. …”
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Intravesical BCG: A Double-Edged Sword? The Untold Story of Infection Risks by Orçun Barkay, Ercüment Keskin

“…<i>Background and Objectives:</i> Intravesical Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) therapy remains a cornerstone in the treatment of non-muscle-invasive bladder carcinoma due to its efficacy in reducing recurrence and progression rates. However, its use is associated with various complications—including urinary tract infections (UTIs)—which necessitates further exploration. …”
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