A tale of two heatwaves: variable daily growth and a broad diet enable neustonic larval cabezon to thrive during warm oceanic conditions by Megan N. Wilson, Megan N. Wilson, Richard D. Brodeur, Toby D. Auth, G. Curtis Roegner, Cheryl A. Morgan, Samantha M. Zeman, Su Sponaugle

“…Findings include the first published measurement of larval cabezon daily growth rates. Mean growth rates were higher during MHWs, suggesting that elevated temperatures did not pose a major growth or survival challenge. …”
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Global burden of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter due to high alcohol use from 1990 to 2021: estimates from the global burden of disease study 2021 by Xiaoming Wang, Changzheng Chen, Zhihua Yang, Yu Chen, Jun Fan, Renchun Tang, Yankun Shi, Lixia Yang

“…Methods We extracted GBD 2021 estimates on deaths, disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), and age-standardized rates (ASRs) for AF/AFL due to high alcohol use across 204 countries. …”
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IMMUNOLOGICAL FEATURES OF SEPSIS PHENOTYPES AND ENDOTYPES by Mariia B. Potapova, Vitaly V. Zverev, Maxim A. Babaev, Ekaterina A. Bogdanova, Oksana O. Grin, Irina B. Semenova, Ekaterina A. Meremianina, Oxana A. Svitich

“…Despite new findings in antimicrobial and intensive care therapy, the incidence and mortality rates of sepsis remain high, which underscores the relevance of further investigation of its pathogenesis. …”
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Implementing a multidimensional faculty promotion matrix at Saint George University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations,... by Carmen El Khoury, Alexandre Nehme, George Karam, Ghewa El Achkar, Marc Jreij, Ziad Tannous, Nadime Cortas

“…The results showed no significant differences in promotion rates among various faculty ranks, highlighting the matrix’s fairness and impartiality. …”
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Machine learning derived development and validation of extracellular matrix related signature for predicting prognosis in adolescents and young adults glioma by Pancheng Wu, Yi Zheng, Wei Wu, Beichen Zhang, Yichang Wang, Mingjing Zhou, Ziyi Liu, Zhao Wang, Maode Wang, Jia Wang

“…Abstract The mortality rates have been increasing for glioma in adolescents and young adults (AYAs, aged 15–39 years). …”
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Predicting and Preventing School Dropout with Business Intelligence: Insights from a Systematic Review by Diana-Margarita Córdova-Esparza, Juan Terven, Julio-Alejandro Romero-González, Karen-Edith Córdova-Esparza, Rocio-Edith López-Martínez, Teresa García-Ramírez, Ricardo Chaparro-Sánchez

“…This review emphasizes the need for ongoing research on integrating ethical AI-driven analytics and scaling BI solutions across diverse educational contexts to reduce dropout rates effectively and sustainably.…”
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Single or multiple climate oscillations? Impacts on the Northwestern Pacific seabream fishery by Sandipan Mondal, Sandipan Mondal, Arpita Ghosh, Alakesh Pradhan, Aratrika Ray, Ipsita Biswas, Jinn-Shing Weng, Ming-An Lee, Ming-An Lee, Ming-An Lee

“…Cross-spectrum analysis was utilised to identify predominant periodicities, whereas wavelet coherence analysis investigated temporal coherence and phase correlations between climate indices and catch rates.ResultsThe Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO) was identified as the predominant predictor for all species, with explained deviance between 24.6% and 42.3%. …”
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Spice Defense: Resistance, Capsaicin, and Photosynthesis in Diverse Capsicum Genotypes Under Root-Knot Nematode Stress by Kansiree Jindapunnapat, Pornthip Sroisai, Nichaphat Auangaree, Nawarat Pornsopin, Suchila Techawongstien, Tanyarat Tarinta

“…Physiological assessments revealed variable photosynthetic responses, with some genotypes showing increased photosynthetic rates of post-infection, indicating potential compensatory mechanisms. …”
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Development of oculomotor digital biomarkers using clinical examinations as “Ground Truth” by Brittany Trotter, Melissa Hunfalvay, Melissa Hunfalvay, Nicholas P. Murray, Greg C. Mathews, Frederick Robert Carrick, Frederick Robert Carrick, Frederick Robert Carrick, Frederick Robert Carrick

“…A board-certified neurologist with 16 years of experience also conducted an oculomotor examination to mirror eye movement patterns.ResultsData analysis included a series of single-block logistic regressions to examine the scoring of the six eye-tracking tests (RightEye, LLC) to predict clinician-rated eye movement classifications (i.e., normal or abnormal). …”
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Magnetohydrodynamic control of Falkner–Skan nanofluid transport around a wedge-shaped geometry for advanced thermal solutions: Applications in medical skin patches by Abdul Kareem Abdul Jawwad, Ali B.M. Ali, A. Divya, Narinderjit Singh Sawaran Singh, Muhammad Jawad, Hakim AL Garalleh, Ibrahim Mahariq

“…Binary processes have direct impact on heat generation and dissipation, fluid flow patterns and thermal properties. For example, depending on the specific active dynamics of such reactions heat and mass transfer rates may be either speeded-up or impeded. …”
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Exploring the longitudinal relationships between non-suicidal self-injury and depressive symptoms in adolescents: a cross-lagged panel network analysis by Qiannan Jia, Zhongying Wu, Bin Liu, Yuting Feng, Wei Liang, Danxia Liu, Lei Song, Caina Li, Qun Yang

“…Therefore, this study aimed to explore the comorbidity patterns of NSSI and depressive symptoms and provide valuable insights for future interventions. …”
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Specialized insectivores drive differences in avian community composition between primary and secondary forest in Central Africa by Eleanor M. Barrie, Eleanor M. Barrie, Billi A. Krochuk, Billi A. Krochuk, Crinan Jarrett, Crinan Jarrett, Crinan Jarrett, Diogo F. Ferreira, Diogo F. Ferreira, Diogo F. Ferreira, Patricia F. Rodrigues, Patricia F. Rodrigues, Patricia F. Rodrigues, Patricia F. Rodrigues, Susana Lin Mufumu, Susana Lin Mufumu, Silvestre Esteban Malanza, Silvestre Esteban Malanza, Agustin Ebana Nsue Akele, Agustin Ebana Nsue Akele, Cayetano Ebana Ebana Alene, Cayetano Ebana Ebana Alene, Kristin E. Brzeski, Kristin E. Brzeski, Jacob. C. Cooper, Jacob. C. Cooper, Jacob. C. Cooper, Jared D. Wolfe, Jared D. Wolfe, Luke L. Powell, Luke L. Powell, Luke L. Powell, Luke L. Powell

“…Notably, few species disappeared entirely in secondary forest (unlike patterns seen in the Neotropics); rather, capture rates of 12 of 30 species (40%) were significantly reduced relative to primary forest. …”
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Optimizing Cancer Detection: Swarm Algorithms Combined with Deep Learning in Colon and Lung Cancer using Biomedical Images by HariKrishna Pathipati, Lova Naga Babu Ramisetti, Desidi Narsimha Reddy, Swetha Pesaru, Mashetty Balakrishna, Thota Anitha

“…In addition, the OCDWO-DLCLC technique uses NASNet Mobile model for learning complex feature patterns. Also, the hybrid of convolutional bidirectional gated recurrent unit (CNN‐BiGRU) model was applied for classifying the existence of colon and lung cancer in the biomedical images. …”
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Criminological Insights: A Comprehensive Spatial Analysis of Crime Hot Spots of Property Offenses in Malaysia's Urban Centers by Azizul Ahmad, Tarmiji Masron, Syahrul Nizam Junaini, Mohamad Hardyman Barawi, Mohd Sofian Redzuan, Yoshinari Kimura, Norita Jubit, Luqman Haqim Bismelah, Asykal Syakinah Mohd Ali

“…It focuses on the relationship between property crime rates and the delineation of police station jurisdictions across Selangor State, Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory (KLFT), and Putrajaya Federal Territory (PFT). …”
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Preliminary results of an acoustic description of broiler chickens vocalizations in a commercial hatchery by Marcos Moreno-Blanco, Ester Vidaña-Vila, Tesa Panisello, Silvia Riva, Josep Miquel García, Rosa Ma Alsina-Pagès, Gerardo José Ginovart-Panisello

“…Post-hatch performance of broiler chickens can be affected by conditions during the incubation period, particularly at the hatching stage, resulting in reduced growth rates and weight loss. Chicken vocalizations are reliable indicators of their stress levels and overall well-being. …”
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Is pyroptosis a brake or an accelerator in the fate of the tumor? by Yixuan Hou, Wei Li, Jiaying Yang, Haoyang Yu, Congcong Wang, Yanru Li, Shuang Lv, Ling Zhang

“…These interactive therapeutic patterns may catalyze a paradigm shift in oncology. …”
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Oxidative stress, DAMPs, and immune cells in acute pancreatitis: molecular mechanisms and therapeutic prospects by Hanwen Chen, Hanwen Chen, Yanhong Wang, Maddalena Zippi, Sirio Fiorino, Wandong Hong

“…Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a gastrointestinal disease characterized by inflammation of the pancreas and is associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality. The pathogenesis of AP involves a complex interplay of cellular and molecular mechanisms, including oxidative stress, damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs), and the infiltration of various immune cells. …”
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Clinical Manifestations of Nontyphoid Salmonellosis in Children Younger than 2 Years Old—Experiences of a Tertiary Hospital in Southern Taiwan by I-Fei Huang, Chih-Hsiang Kao, Wei-Yang Lee, Ming-Fang Chang, Yao-Shen Chen, Kuan-Sheng Wu, Hong-Hsiang Hu, Kai-Sheng Hsieh, Christine C. Chiou

“…Local susceptibility patterns could serve as a guide for the prescription of antibiotics by clinicians.…”
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Steroid and illicit drug abuse in the health and fitness community: A systematic review of evidence by Abdullah Al Hamid, Latifah Alomani, Alhanoof Aljuresan, Wasan Alahmad, Zainab Alluwaim

“…AAS use was prevalent across various regions and demographics, with rates ranging from 6.4 % to 29.3 % globally among gym participants, depending on the population and setting. …”
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Nephrolithiasis and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Case-Control Study Evaluating Testosterone and Urinary Stone Metabolic Panels by Donald Fedrigon, Kareem Alazem, Sri Sivalingam, Manoj Monga, Juan Calle

“…The high testosterone group also had higher sodium excretion p=0.058 with significantly higher odds of having hypernatriuria (40.0% vs 13.6%, OR = 13.3, p=0.021). No significant patterns were revealed based on stone composition analysis. …”
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