Syndromic Testing in the Pandemic Era and Beyond: Rapid Detection for Respiratory Infections in Istanbul by Mustafa Onel, Hayriye Kırkoyun Uysal, Arat Hulikyan, Yasemin Ayse Ucar, Gizem Yapar, Aytaj Allahverdiyeva, Serra Zeynep Akkoyunlu, Eray Yurtseven, Mehmet Demirci, Sevim Mese, Ali Agacfidan

“…In light of our findings showing high rates of SARS-CoV-2 and RV/EV detection, along with diverse patterns of coinfection in clinical samples, such comprehensive testing not only assists in rapid diagnosis but also informs public health strategies by reflecting the evolving landscape of respiratory infections in the pandemic and post-pandemic era.…”
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Helicopter hoist operations in German mid-range mountains retrospective analysis of incidence, medical characteristics, and mission tactics by Sebastian Heinrich, Christoph Wielant, Frank Lerch, Mirko Friedrich, Jörg Braun, Florian Reifferscheid, Hans-Jörg Busch, for the Scientific Working Group of German Air Rescue

“…In terms of mission tactics and cooperation with mountain rescue services, different approaches of the three air bases resulted in differences regarding first-on-scene rates and time spans. Conclusion The results show a relevant year-round need to deploy emergency medical expertise to inaccessible terrain in the three regions examined. …”
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Socio-economic inequalities in all-cause mortality during the COVID-19 period in north-western Tanzania, 2018–2021 by Sophia Adam Kagoye, Charles Mangya, Eveline Konje, Jim Todd, Chodziwadziwa Kabudula, Jean Bashingwa, Jacqueline Materu, Coleman Kishamawe, Ties Boerma, Milly Marston, Mark Urassa

“…We observed an increase in differences in crude death rates by age groups, area of residence, and wealth quintiles during the COVID-19 period. …”
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Arthroscopic Fixation of Tibial Plafond Central Depression Pilon Fracture With Percutaneous Jail Screw Technique by Ming Hong Chau, M.B.Ch.B., F.H.K.C.O.S., F.H.K.A.M. (Orthopaedic Surgery), F.R.C.S.Ed. (Orth), M.R.C.S.Ed, Stephanie Ka Ki Liu, M.B.B.S., F.H.K.C.O.S., F.H.K.A.M. (Orthopaedic Surgery), F.R.C.S.Ed. (Orth.), F.H.K.C.O.S. (Rehabilitation), M.R.C.S.Ed

“…One of the most complex patterns is the pilon type of ankle fracture. It is commonly associated with high complication rates. …”
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Detection of Cisplatin Resistance in Bladder Cancer Using Machine Learning by Moditha Reddy Jagannatha Reddy, Mrudula Ranganatha, Shanthala Lakshminarayana, Jayoung Kim, Sungyong Jung, Yuze Sun, Hyusim Park

“…However, the emergence of cisplatin resistance poses significant challenges, contributing to high recurrence rates. This study investigates the mechanisms of cisplatin resistance in BC through the application of Machine Learning (ML) models, including Association Rule Mining, K-mode Clustering, and Decision Tree Classifier. …”
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Effect of maize-soybean intercropping on quality of vegetable soybean by FANG Ping, LIU Weiguo, LIU Xiaode, LIU Ting, CHI Xiaoyu, XU Yan, PANG Ting, PENG Xiao, CAI Ling, YANG Wenyu

“…Because the appearance quality of vegetable soybean is affected by cropping pattern and the nutrition are affected by pattern and variety, we should screen out well adaptability and good quality varieties. …”
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Analysis and Research on Associated Elements Nb, Zr, Ga and Sc in Sedimentary Rare Earth Ores by Shujun LIU, Lu XU, Daxing GONG, Jianchun YI, Chaohui ZHAO

“…A preliminary exploration of their distribution patterns during selective leaching processes was also conducted. …”
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Exposure-Sensitivity-Adaptability (ESA) framework based evaluation and characteristics analysis of urban disasters vulnerability in China by Rui Zhang, Anli Jiang, Linlin Jiang

“…Eastern regions exhibit superior post-disaster resilience, with recovery rates 1.5 times higher than western areas. Factor analysis reveals that the synergy between sensitivity and resilience factors explains 65% of the total variance in vulnerability assessment. …”
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Multi-Sensor Satellite Analysis for Landslide Characterization: A Case of Study from Baipaza, Tajikistan by Francesco Poggi, Olga Nardini, Simone Fiaschi, Roberto Montalti, Emanuele Intrieri, Federico Raspini

“…The employment of these two techniques enables the acquisition of insights into the distinctive characteristics and dynamics of the landslide, including the displacement rates up to 246 mm/year in the horizontal component; the precise mapping of landslide boundaries and the identification of distinct sectors with varying deformation patterns; and an estimation of the volume involved within the landslide, which is approximately of 1 billion m³.…”
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Characterizing Holocene sediments for assessing coastal-deltaic subsidence: the role of cone penetration tests and geomechanics by Carla Buffardi, Philip S. J. Minderhoud, Philip S. J. Minderhoud, Philip S. J. Minderhoud, Alessandro Mandolini, Daniela Ruberti

“…These variable characteristics underlie, and in part explain, the spatial patterns in observed subsidence rates. The increased geomechanical insights advance our understanding of the spatio-temporal consolidation of the Holocene sedimentary sequence and its various depositional facies beyond standard lithological geotechnical characterization. …”
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Electronic cigarette use in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study on emerging trends and public health concerns by Farah Kais Alhomoud, Ayat Almuhayshi, Roqaia Altarouti, Tuqa Abushaheen, Faten Alhomoud, Noor Alotaibi, Dana Alsugeir, Khalid A. Alamer, Yousef Alqarni, Basmah Alfageh, Hailah Almoghirah, Fahad Alsulami

“…Socioeconomic factors such as lower income and education levels were associated with higher usage rates (p = 0.001 and p = 0.030, respectively). Dual users of e-cigarettes and traditional cigarettes made up 47% of participants, while 31% were ex-smokers, and 22% were exclusive e-cigarette users. …”
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Maternal and Clinical Outcomes of Placenta Accreta Spectrum: Insights from a Retrospective Study in Bahrain by Kareeza Selby Chacko, Reem Satam AlSubeaei, Soumya Sunil Nair, Nusrat Khalil Kazi, Rafiea Jeddy

“…Placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) refers to a group of abnormal placental attachments in which the placenta adheres too deeply to the uterine wall, with varying degrees of invasion classified as accreta, increta, or percreta. Increased rates of uterine surgeries, advanced maternal age, and cesarean deliveries have all contributed to an increase in the incidence of PAS. …”
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Microbial responses to antibiotics cryptically shift the direction of disease outcomes by Isabela Velasquez, Kyra Ricci, Eve Milusich, Bryon F. Tuthill, Karin Sauer, Obed Hernández-Gómez, Jessica Hua

“…Abstract Diseases are emerging at unprecedented rates, prompting global efforts to understand factors shaping disease outcomes. …”
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Integration of FEM-based permeation analysis and AI-based predictive models for improved chemical grout permeation assessment in heterogeneous soils by Khin Nyein Chan Kyaw, Kuo Chieh Chao, Shinya Inazumi

“…Results showed that even with 5.5 % low-permeability content, average fill rates of 94.5 % (FEM) and 96 % (AI) were achieved, with worst-case scenarios dropping to approximately 81 % and 83 %, respectively. …”
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Oral cancer in Libya and development of regional oral cancer registries: A review by E. BenNasir, M. El Mistiri, R. McGowan, R.V. Katz

“…The aims of this paper are three-fold: (1) to summarize the current epidemiological data on oral cancer in Libya as reported in the published literature and as compared to other national oral cancer rates in the region; (2) to present both the history of the early development, and future goals, of population-based oral cancer tumor registries in Libya as they partner with the more established regional and international population-based cancer tumor registries; and, (3) to offer recommendations that will likely be required in the near future if these nascent, population-based Libyan oral cancer registries are to establish themselves as on-going registries for describing the oral cancer disease patterns and risk factors in Libya as well as for prevention and treatment. …”
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Data-driven nutritional assessment of urban food landscapes: insights from Boston, London, and Dubai by Michele Tufano, Fábio Duarte, Martina Mazzarello, Javad Eshtiyagh, Carlo Ratti, Guido Camps

“…The analysis revealed significant patterns between urban food landscapes, socioeconomic features, and obesity rates. …”
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Improved Performance for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells Using a Compact TiO2 Layer Grown by Sputtering by Hung-Chih Chang, Ming-Jenq Twu, Chun-Yao Hsu, Ray-Quen Hsu, Chin-Guo Kuo

“…The results show that when the Ar/O2/N2 flow rates are 36 : 18 : 9, the photo-induced decomposition of methylene blue and photo-induced hydrophilicity are enhanced. …”
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A Comprehensive Method for Anomaly Detection in Complex Dynamic IoT Systems by Andrii Liashenko, Larysa Globa

“…Conventional methods – like clustering, statistical thresholds, and classical time series analysis – often fail to account for the spatial-temporal dependencies inherent in these systems, leading to high false positive rates or missed complex anomalies. In this paper, we propose a novel anomaly detection approach that combines Temporal Graph Neural Networks (TGNN) with Autoencoders. …”
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Health Service Utilization among Syrian Refugees with Chronic Health Conditions in Jordan. by Shannon Doocy, Emily Lyles, Laila Akhu-Zaheya, Arwa Oweis, Nada Al Ward, Ann Burton

“…Individuals with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the central region of Jordan and with arthritis had the lowest rates of care-seeking when compared to other regions and conditions. …”
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Groundwater Flooding of Superficial Gravels in an Urbanized Catchment by Jonathan D. Paul, Aneena Ajmi, Doris Bolaji‐Dada, Samuel Bordessoule

“…Geophysical surveys (ground‐penetrating radar and seismic refraction) were designed to produce high‐resolution water table maps, validated against well measurements. Flow rates and hydraulic conductivity, K, of the gravels were determined both in the field (via pumping and tracer tests) and laboratory, to obviate any scale effects. …”
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