Culture Positivity of CVCs Used for TPN: Investigation of an Association with Catheter-Related Infection and Comparison of Causative Organisms between ICU and Non-ICU CVCs by Criona Walshe, J. Bourke, M. Lynch, M. McGovern, L. Delaney, D. Phelan

“…There was a nonsignificant trend of higher Gram negative Bacilli isolation in ICU CVCs (𝑃=0.1), ward CVCs were associated with higher rates of staphylococcal isolation (𝑃=0.01). A similar pattern of organisms were cultured from CRBSI and culture positive CVCs. …”
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A Review on Biomechanics of Anterior Cruciate Ligament and Materials for Reconstruction by M. Marieswaran, Ishita Jain, Bhavuk Garg, Vijay Sharma, Dinesh Kalyanasundaram

“…The key conclusions of this review are as follows: (a) the highest shear forces on the anterior cruciate ligament occur during hyperextension/low flexion angles of the knee joint; (b) the characterization of the anterior cruciate ligament at variable strain rates is critical to model a viscoelastic behavior; however, studies on human anterior cruciate ligament on variable strain rates are yet to be reported; (c) a significant disparity on maximum stress/strain pattern of the anterior cruciate ligament was observed in the earlier works; (d) nearly all synthetic grafts have been recalled from the market; and (e) bridge-enhanced repair developed by Murray is a promising technique for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, currently in clinical trials. …”
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Distribution analysis of rabies-transmitting animal bite cases from 2020 to 2023 in Ambon City, Maluku Province, Indonesia by Bertha Jean Que, Jerome Constantine Lekatompessy, Wendy Pelupessy

“…Results: The highest number of bite cases occurred in 2023, with 1,359 cases and an incidence rate (IR) of 3.79/1,000 residents. Nusaniwe District recorded the most cases (1,256), while Leitimur Selatan had the highest IR, peaking at 11.39/1,000 residents in 2023. …”
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Application of Multi-Scale Geological Modeling Technology in Sweet Spot Prediction of Shale Oil Reservoirs by HU Laidong, HUO Hanyong, GUAN Qianqian, TANG Caixia, TAO Ji, ZHANG Yuxuan

“…Taking the Jurassic lacustrine shale oil reservoir in Langzhong area of Sichuan basin as an example, to enhance the favorable lithofacies drilling encounter rate of horizontal wells, this study improves modeling accuracy through iterative optimization of structural models based on geological data, 3D seismic data, and horizontal well drilling insights. …”
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Evaluating Gestational Weight Gain and Its Maternal and Fetal Outcomes at Tertiary Care Hospital, Abbottabad by Wajeeha Yahya, Rabia Hammad, Halima Sadia, Takasur Bibi, Naila Khan, Mamoona Kouser, Ejaz Ahmed

“…GWG was categorized according to IOM guidelines, with outcomes measured as cesarean delivery rates and incidence of low birth weight (LBW <2500g).  …”
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Dynamic changes of phytic acid and other related chemicals in barley grains by MAO Ying, QIU Bo-yin, CHEN Xin, WU Fei-bo, ZHANG Guo-ping

“…The rate of PA accumulation was fitted to a “single-peak curve”, with the maximum value occurring at around 13-14 d after anthesis. …”
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Impact of post-transplant cyclophosphamide with bendamustine on immune reconstitution in young patients undergoing T-cell replete haploidentical bone marrow transplantation: result... by Forrest L. Baker, Forrest L. Baker, Forrest L. Baker, Jessica Stokes, Megan J. Cracchiolo, Dan Davini, Richard J. Simpson, Richard J. Simpson, Richard J. Simpson, Richard J. Simpson, Emmanuel Katsanis, Emmanuel Katsanis, Emmanuel Katsanis, Emmanuel Katsanis

“…Multi-parameter flow cytometry and TCR β sequencing of genomic DNA was performed on isolated PBMCs on PT days +30, +60, +100, +180, and +365.ResultsOverall, the PT-CY/BEN (n=14) regimen was associated with earlier neutrophil and platelet engraftment, reduced transfusion requirements, and comparable clinical outcomes to PT-CY (n=10), including survival and relapse rates. PT-CY/BEN patients exhibited distinct immune reconstitution patterns, characterized by earlier CD4+ T-cell recovery, impaired CD8+ T-cell engraftment, and reduced NK-cell counts. …”
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Pautas de la movilidad en el área metropolitana de Madrid by Juan Carlos García Palomares, Javier Gutiérrez Puebla

“…On the other hand, Madrid presents some positive peculiarities that allow it to have higher rates of public transport than in the rest of European metropolitan areas. …”
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Epidemiological and Socioeconomic Disparities in the 1742–1743 Epidemic: A Comparative Analysis of Urban Centers and Indigenous Populations Along the Royal Road by Jorge Hugo Villafañe

“…This study assessed excess mortality and socio-economic consequences across different population groups and settlement types. Results: Mortality rates increased dramatically—up to twelve times the pre-epidemic average in Cordova (Córdoba) and by 45% in Santa Fe—disproportionately affecting Indigenous and enslaved populations. …”
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Unraveling the Mechanistic Links Between Species Diversity and Infection Risk From Zoonotic Pathogens With Direct Transmission Among Reservoir Hosts: Rodent‐Orthohantavirus Systems... by Andreas Eleftheriou, Angela D. Luis

“…Although host regulation likely functions via density‐dependent transmission, and can thus change contact rates among hosts, consequences to other mechanisms have been neglected. …”
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Comprehensive multi-omics analysis of histone acetylation modulators identifies ASH1L as a novel aggressive marker for osteosarcoma by Chenlie Ni, Qiwen Sun, Haibo Yin

“…Abstract Background Osteosarcoma, a highly malignant bone tumor prevalent in children and adolescents, continues to have poor long-term survival rates, particularly in metastatic cases. While histone acetylation dysregulation has been implicated in cancer progression, the role of histone acetylation modification-related proteins (HAMRPs) in osteosarcoma immune infiltration and prognosis remains unclear. …”
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Economic growth and urban metamorphosis: A quarter century of transformations within the metropolitan area of Bucharest by Cristian Tosa, Andrei Mitrea, Hitomi Sato, Tomio Miwa, Takayuki Morikawa

“…Lately, these patterns have become manifest in Bucharest as well. …”
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A Data-Driven Analysis of Engineering Contract Risk Characterization Based on Judicial Cases of Disputes by Yongcheng Zhang, Ziyi Wu, Chaohua Xiong, Jianwei Wang, Maxwell Fordjour Antwi-Afari

“…The research identifies contractual risk characteristics across dimensions such as regional distribution, dispute terminology, legal citation patterns, and appellate role transitions. The key findings include the following: (1) Primary risks involve payment disputes, quality assurance failures, contractual validity issues, and schedule compliance challenges. (2) Litigation patterns reveal complex interdependencies between contracting parties and stakeholders, posing significant risk management challenges. (3) High second-instance modification rates stem from procedural irregularities, new evidence, improper legal application, and factual errors in initial trials. …”
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Environmental Factors Driving the Seasonal Dynamics of <i>Ixodes ricinus</i> and <i>Dermacentor reticulatus</i> in Eastern Poland by Aneta Woźniak, Zbigniew Zając, Joanna Kulisz

“…This study investigated their seasonal activity in Eastern Poland, a region with one of the highest incidence rates of tick-borne diseases nationwide. Additionally, we examined tick habitat preferences and the impact of abiotic factors on their activity patterns. …”
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Multimorbidity frailty index and clinical outcomes among 42,989 older heart failure patients directly discharged from emergency departments: A nationwide retrospective cohort study by Wan-Ju Liao, Hsi-Yu Lai, Liang-Yi Lin, Cheng-Hsueh Wu, Fei-Yuan Hsiao, Liang-Kung Chen

“…Readmission rates showed similar patterns. The severely frail group had higher risks of mortality (aHR 1.44, 95 % CI 1.33–1.55), all-cause readmissions (sHR 1.69, 95 % CI 1.62–1.76), and HF-related readmissions (sHR 1.59, 95 % CI 1.48–1.71). …”
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Farm households’ livelihood adaptive capacity under multiple pressures of small watershed management by Yaru Sun, Yilin Gan, Jing Luo, Tingting Han, Hafo Wang, Ruirui Yang, Lingling Tian

“…However, the FHLAC remains predominantly low to moderate in the small watershed. The contribution rates of livelihood pressure, livelihood capital, and willingness to adapt to FHLAC are 22.24 %, 28.69 %, and 49.07 %, respectively. …”
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Geospatial analysis of cholera outbreak in Lusaka, Zambia, between 2023 and 2024 by William Ngosa, Tadatsugu Imamura, Nyuma Mbewe, Joseph Seriki, Oscar Nzila, Fred Mfune, Godfrey Zulu, Chomba Mulando, Tizha Chiluba, Luo Miyanda, Agness Phiri, Lucy Sichone, Galion Mwape, Kapambwe Mulenga, Charles Chileshe, Nawa Mabuku, Dabwiso Banda, Fangyu Yan, Taro Kamigaki, Roma Chilengi, Nyambe Sinyange

“…Results Over the study period, 4,591 suspected cholera cases with geocoordinate data were identified, with incidence rates varying across the constituencies. Median cholera incidence (IQR) was 0.55 (0.27–1.44) in Lusaka, with higher incidence rates observed in unplanned residential areas. …”
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Molecular and genomic investigation of an urban outbreak of dengue virus serotype 2 in Angola, 2017-2019. by Zoraima Neto, Pedro A Martinez, Sarah C Hill, Domingos Jandondo, Julien Thézé, Marinela Mirandela, Renato Santana Aguiar, Joilson Xavier, Cruz Dos Santos Sebastião, Ana Luísa Micolo Cândido, Filipa Vaz, Gisel Reyes Castro, Joana Paula Paixão, Nicholas J Loman, Philippe Lemey, Oliver G Pybus, Jocelyne Vasconcelos, Nuno Rodrigues Faria, Joana de Morais

“…<h4>Background</h4>The transmission patterns and genetic diversity of dengue virus (DENV) circulating in Africa remain poorly understood. …”
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Dynamic parking space allocation at urban scale: Problem formulation and resolution by Hanae Errousso, Jihane El Ouadi, El Arbi Abdellaoui Alaoui, Siham Benhadou

“…To do this, we consider both solicitation rates in these areas and coverage ratios of received parking demands. …”
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The characteristics of new-onset myasthenia gravis after COVID-19 outbreak: a cross-sectional study by Yanzhen Huang, Yu Wu, Shaodan Zhou, Xianting Que, Ailing Jiang, Danli Shi, Ting Lu, Yanlan Chen, Ziqun Lin, Chao Liu, Yishuang Wen, Shuyi Zhang, Wen Huang

“…After COVID-19 outbreak, there was an increase in new-onset MG patients, with more cases occurring within the first three months. The rates of pulmonary inflammation (40.28%), COVID-19 vaccination (88.14%), and treatment with tacrolimus (15.98%) and MG duration (15 weeks, IQR: 5.75, 32) were higher, while rates of thymectomy (13.92%), baseline MG-ADL (3, IQR: 3, 6), and QMGS (7, IQR: 5,8) were lower compared to new-onset MG patients before COVID-19 outbreak. …”
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