Topography Effects on Microwave Emission Transmission of Snowpack and Snow Depth Retrieval by L. Dai, T. Che, Z. Hu

“…We simulate brightness temperatures at varying sky visibilities, slopes and aspects using MEMLS-T, and find that, in most conditions, the mountainous terrain weakens the brightness temperature difference between K and Ka bands (TbD), yet it also augment the TbD. …”
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Neural Network-Based SLAM/GNSS Fusion Localization Algorithm for Agricultural Robots in Orchard GNSS-Degraded or Denied Environments by Huixiang Zhou, Jingting Wang, Yuqi Chen, Lian Hu, Zihao Li, Fuming Xie, Jie He, Pei Wang

“…These results validate that the proposed SLAM/GNSS fusion localization algorithm maintains high localization accuracy and stability even under conditions of low and highly fluctuating GNSS signal quality, meeting the operational requirements of most agricultural robots.…”
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Immunological Disorders: Gradations and the Current Approach in Laboratory Diagnostics by Anna A. Starshinova, Andrey An. Savchenko, Alexander Borisov, Igor Kudryavtsev, Artem Rubinstein, Irina Dovgalyuk, Anastasia Kulpina, Leonid P. Churilov, Polina Sobolevskaia, Tamara Fedotkina, Dmitry Kudlay, Evgeny V. Shlyakhto

“…By applying laboratory techniques such as hematology, flow cytometry, ELISA, etc., available to most clinical laboratories worldwide, clinical data on immune system dysfunction in a wide range of diseases are being collected. …”
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Exploring the use of the South African nest record scheme to detect changes in phenology: a case study using four well represented species by Rebecca Muller, Chima Nwaogu, Barbara Helm, B. Irene Tieleman, Arjun Amar

“…Phenological changes are one of the most well recognised responses of organisms to climate change. …”
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THE CONCEPT OF IMAGINARY HOME IN JHUMPA LAHIRI`S “MRS. SEN`S” by Olha V. Yalovenko

“…The immigrant problems are major in Lahiri`s literary. Most of her characters who are representatives of two cultures find themselves “nowhere”. …”
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Association between tonsillectomy plus steroid pulse therapy and renal outcomes in patients with IgA nephropathy: a retrospective cohort study by Ayano Hayashi, Kayoko Mizuno, Kanna Shinkawa, Kazunori Sakoda, Satomi Yoshida, Masato Takeuchi, Motoko Yanagita, Koji Kawakami

“…Abstract Background IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is the most common disorder in chronic glomerulonephritis, and various treatment methods have been established. …”
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A novel silver-ruthenium-based antimicrobial kills Gram-negative bacteria through oxidative stress-induced macromolecular damage by Patrick Ofori Tawiah, Luca Finn Gaessler, Greg M. Anderson, Emmanuel Parkay Oladokun, Jan-Ulrik Dahl

“…Extraintestinal Escherichia coli (ExPEC), known to be the most common instigators of urinary tract infections (UTIs), represents such a global threat. …”
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Clinical features and rare complications in 132 patients with hepatic glycogenosis by Deniz Kor, Fatma Derya Bulut, Burcu Köşeci, Esra Kara, Ezgi Burgaç, İrem Kaplan, Nazmiye Tüzel Gündüz, Halise Neslihan Önenli Mungan

“…The frequency distribution was as follows: GSD type III (42.4%), Ia (17.4%), IXa (9.1%), Ib (9.1%), IXc (7.6%), VI (6.8%), IXb (4.5%), IV (2.3%), and 0 (0.8%). The most common presenting symptoms were abdominal distention (40.9%), elevated liver transaminases (14.4%), hepatomegaly (13.6%), hypoglycemia (12.1%), family screening (12.1%), growth retardation (4%), and others (3.8%). …”
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Aerial root formation in Oaxacan maize (Zea mays) landraces persists into the adult phase and is minimally affected by soil nitrogen and ambient humidity by Rafael E. Venado, Jennifer Wilker, Valentina Infante, Caitlin McLimans, Fletcher Robbins, Fletcher Robbins, Courtney Phillips, Claudia Irene Calderón, Claudia Irene Calderón, Jason G. Wallace, Jason G. Wallace, Jason G. Wallace, Jean-Michel Ané, Jean-Michel Ané

“…Maize (Zea mays L.) is the most widely produced crop in the world, and conventional production requires significant amounts of synthetic nitrogen fertilizer, which has negative economic and environmental consequences. …”
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Symptom improvement in a South Asian patient with Parkinson’s disease treated with immediate- and extended-release carbidopa–levodopa: a case report by Gail Reiner, Michael Skipworth

“…Conclusion Immediate-release carbidopa–levodopa given three to four times daily remains the most common medication regimen for managing Parkinson’s disease symptoms of tremor and rigidity, with benefits noted in responsive patients for 2 to 3 hours. …”
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Knowledge-practices regarding a balanced diet and nutrition and its sociodemographic correlates among adolescent girls in Lucknow, India by Sana Afreen, Virginia Paul

“…Age-specific differences were notable—75 younger adolescents did not bring lunch, 64 late adolescents consumed more canteen food, 55 younger adolescents ate out more frequently, and 49 late adolescents assisted in cooking weekly. Fried food was the most preferred across age groups (n = 152), though not statistically significant (χ2(6) = 8.18, p = 0.225). …”
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Design, synthesis and anti-cancer activity of novel 1,2,3-triazole hybrids of erlotinib against cervical cancer via MAPK signaling pathway by Lan Wang, Xixi Hou, Mengmeng Huang, Baoyu He, Longfei Mao, Zhengwei Hu, Ling Li, Jingjing Guo, Lizeng Peng

“…Compound 3h exhibited the most potent antitumor activity, with a half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) value of 1.35 ± 0.74 µM, significantly lower than that of erlotinib (IC50 = 25.91 ± 1.35 µM). …”
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Species and index diversity of macrofungi from two different locations in East Kalimantan by MUHAMMAD FAUZI ARIF, HILDIANA APRILIANI DHIU DEMO, FERDINA YULIANI, NUBLI HAZMI, IMAM ROSADI, ERVINDA YULIATIN, SUGIANUR SUGIANUR, HERY ABRIYANTO

“…Daedaleopsis confragosa was the most frequent and dominant species in location 1, contributing 12.03% relative density, while Marasmiellus candidus dominated location 2 with 18.51% relative density. …”
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Evaluation of Wear Resistance of a Modified Radial Bearing Design Taking into Account Compressibility and Viscosity of the Lubricant by E. A. Bolgova, M. A. Mukutadze, V. M. Prikhodko, I. A. Kolobov

“…In the literature, the composites used to strengthen the bearing surface are compared, the most effective compositions are determined, and the advantages and disadvantages of the components are analyzed. …”
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Barriers and facilitators to pediatric tuberculosis management in India: a systematic review by Matthew Willis, Joelle Van de Wetering, Heynes Brown, Ewelina Julia Barnowska, Sophie CW Stuetzle, Mohammed Nadiruzzaman, Anil Fastenau

“…At the health system level, the most significant barriers included the insufficient knowledge and training among healthcare providers, diagnostic complexities, non-child-friendly tools and techniques, limited availability and accessibility of resources, inadequate monitoring, and practices in the private healthcare sector. …”
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Systematic review and consensus conceptual model of meaningful symptoms and functional impacts in early Parkinson’s Disease by Jennifer R. Mammen, Jamie L. Adams, Rikki Mangrum, Yuge Xiao, William Barbosa, Mirinda Tyo, Christopher Redmond, Cheryl Carter, Kelly Cifelli, Robert Cifelli, Hope Maruzo, Jim Meeker, Gerry Shultz, Colbren Thomas, Claire Bale, Evan Davies, Catherine M. Kopil, Connie Marras, Tiago Mestre, Thomas Morel, Tanya Simuni, Glenn T. Stebbins, Daniel Weintraub, Diane Stephenson

“…This model offers the most comprehensive catalogue of symptoms and impacts in Parkinson’s to date and will support clinical practice and endpoint selection for therapeutic trials.…”
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Measuring geographical disparities in waiting times for community-based specialist care - a novel statistical application by Havi Murad, Vicki Myers, Arnona Ziv, Rachel Wilf-Miron, Osnat Luxenburg

“…Future research should examine explanatory factors including physician-hours per population, patient scheduling preferences, as well as advancing tools to help direct patients to the most appropriate service to reduce burden on specialists.…”
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Characterization of T-Cell Receptor Profiles Predicts Survival Situation in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Fengyan Wang MD, Li Deng MD, Ziqiang Li MD, Qiwei Cao MD, Runze Jiang PhD, Changqing Xu MD, Jing Yang MD

“…Purpose Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common liver malignancy in the world, and tumor-infiltrating T cells have been shown to be closely related to the prognosis of HCC. …”
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Exploring the link between BMI and physical fitness in Sichuan’s ethnic minority primary school students: insights from quantile regression analysis by Jingtao Wu, Yanhong Shao, Jun Hu, Xinjuan Zhao

“…Conclusion (1) The correlation between Body Mass Index (BMI) and physical fitness among primary school students from ethnic minorities in Sichuan is not only nonlinear but also exhibits substantial ethnic diversity; (2) An intermediate BMI range—spanning from the 35 th to the 65 th percentiles—correlates most favorably with a broad spectrum of physical fitness indicators.…”
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Unihemispheric Dual-site Anodal tDCS for Lower Limb Motor Function in Chronic Stroke Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial by Somaye Azarnia, kamran Ezzati, Alia Saberi, Yaser Moaddabi, Babak Bakhshayesh Eghbali

“…The motor system is one of the most commonly affected nervous systems. Lower limb motor function is important to a person’s functional independence. …”
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