Wavelength-time-division multiplexed fiber-optic sensor array for wide-field photoacoustic microscopy by Wei Li, Xiaoxuan Zhong, Jie Huang, Xue Bai, Yizhi Liang, Linghao Cheng, Long Jin, Hao-Cheng Tang, Yinyan Lai, Bai-Ou Guan

“…Using a 4-element sensor array, we achieved an expanded FOV of 5 × 8 mm² while maintaining high temporal resolution (160 kHz A-line rate, 0.25 Hz frame rate) and microscopic spatial resolution (10.7 μm). …”
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Molecular markers as predictors of response to perioperative chemotherapy in locally advanced gastric cancer by K. A. Oganyan, A. A. Musaelyan, S. V. Lapin, T. V. Kupenskaya, A. A. Sveсhkova, M. A. Belyaev, A. A. Zakharenko, S. V. Orlov

“…The endpoints were progression-free survival and objective response rate.Results. Microsatellite instability was detected in 4.8 % (9/185) of GC cases. …”
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Global burden of diphtheria, 1990–2021: a 204-country analysis of socioeconomic inequality based on SDI and DTP3 vaccination differences before and after the COVID-19 pandemic (GBD... by Zilun Wu, Zilun Wu, Liyu Lin, Liyu Lin, Jinbu Zhang, Jinbu Zhang, Jirui Zhong, Jirui Zhong, Donglan Lai, Donglan Lai, Donglan Lai

“…Analyses were stratified by region, sex, age, and socio-demographic index (SDI).ResultsBetween 1990 and 2021, the global age-standardized incidence rate (ASIR), mortality rate (ASMR), and DALY rate (ASMR) of diphtheria declined by 86.7, 75.0, and 86.4%, respectively, yet marked regional disparities persisted. …”
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Experimental study on the leakage identification for the buried gas pipeline via vibration signals by Xiugang Chen, Cuiwei Liu, Kang Xiao, Wenjie Liu, Tao Gu, Yuxing Li

“…The results show that the leakage recognition rate is nearly 100% by selecting a peak signal-to-noise ratio (P-SNR) threshold of 7.26. …”
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Regional variations in Mediterranean diet adherence: a sociodemographic and lifestyle analysis across Mediterranean and non-Mediterranean regions within the MEDIET4ALL project by Mohamed Ali Boujelbane, Mohamed Ali Boujelbane, Achraf Ammar, Achraf Ammar, Achraf Ammar, Atef Salem, Atef Salem, Mohamed Kerkeni, Mohamed Kerkeni, Khaled Trabelsi, Khaled Trabelsi, Bassem Bouaziz, Bassem Bouaziz, Liwa Masmoudi, Juliane Heydenreich, Christiana Schallhorn, Gabriel Müller, Ayse Merve Uyar, Hadeel Ali Ghazzawi, Adam Tawfiq Amawi, Bekir Erhan Orhan, Giuseppe Grosso, Osama Abdelkarim, Osama Abdelkarim, Tarak Driss, Kais El Abed, Kais El Abed, Piotr Zmijewski, Frédéric Debeaufort, Frédéric Debeaufort, Nasreddine Benbettaieb, Nasreddine Benbettaieb, Clément Poulain, Laura Reyes, Amparo Gamero, Marta Cuenca-Ortolá, Antonio Cilla, Nicola Francesca, Concetta Maria Messina, Enrico Viola, Björn Lorenzen, Stefania Filice, Aadil Bajoub, El-Mehdi Ajal, El-Mehdi Ajal, El Amine Ajal, Majdouline Obtel, Sadjia Lahiani, Taha Khaldi, Nafaa Souissi, Omar Boukhris, Omar Boukhris, Haitham Jahrami, Haitham Jahrami, Waqar Husain, Evelyn Frias-Toral, Evelyn Frias-Toral, Walid Mahdi, Walid Mahdi, Hamdi Chtourou, Wolfgang I. Schöllhorn

“…Sleep quality was poorer in MC (45% below recommended duration vs. 40% in NMC), while NMC reported higher insomnia rates. Mental health symptoms were comparable (33%–35% moderate depression/anxiety in both), reflecting post-pandemic global trends. …”
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Exploring the diverse factors influencing healthcare utilization during the COVID-19 crisis by Bhumi Chaturvedi, Preeti Raj, Pratima Singh, Hemant Bareth, Anupama Sharma, Mahaveer Singh, Deepak Nathiya, Deepak Nathiya, Deepak Nathiya, Balvir Singh Tomar, Balvir Singh Tomar, Balvir Singh Tomar

“…The study analyzed healthcare utilization patterns during the first, second, and third waves of COVID-19, focusing on patient hospitalization duration across the three waves.ResultsThe hospitalization rate increased during the second wave compared to the first wave and subsequently declined in the third wave. …”
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Analysing LULC transformations using remote sensing data: insights from a multilayer perceptron neural network approach by Khadim Hussain, Kaleem Mehmood, Sun Yujun, Tariq Badshah, Shoaib Ahmad Anees, Fahad Shahzad, Nooruddin, Jamshid Ali, Muhammad Bilal

“…The MLP-NN model demonstrated impressive performance, with a skill measure of 0.8724 and an accuracy rate of 89.08%. The accuracy of the LULC estimates for 2022 was verified by comparing them with observed data, ensuring the model’s reliability. …”
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Daily Mobility in Metropolitan Areas by Marcela Soto Caro

“…The paradox in these cases, lies between the growth rate and the infrastructure deficit. Another critical problem revealed by the study is the continuing deterioration and underuse of central historical areas. …”
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Carcass and Meat Quality Characteristics and Changes of Lean and Fat Pigs After the Growth Turning Point by Tianci Liao, Mailin Gan, Yan Zhu, Yuhang Lei, Yiting Yang, Qianli Zheng, Lili Niu, Ye Zhao, Lei Chen, Yuanyuan Wu, Lixin Zhou, Jia Xue, Xiaofeng Zhou, Yan Wang, Linyuan Shen, Li Zhu

“…In addition, based on the growth curves, we calculated the peak age at which the growth rate declined in lean-type and fat-type pigs, which was approximately 200 days for YPs and around 270 days for QYPs. …”
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Failure Mode- and Time-Dependent Reliability Model of Tunnel Lining Structure Under Extremely High Ground Stress by Tao Peng, Dongxing Ren, Fanmin He, Binjia Li, Fei Wu, Shijie Xu

“…The plastic zone and the distribution of the surrounding rock stress field throughout the excavation process were simulated, elucidating the relationship between vault displacement and stress release rate. The time-varying reliability model is employed to assess lining behavior under extremely high ground stress and to establish the patterns governing its service life. …”
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Intercropping with faba bean under appropriate row configuration increases root yield and active ingredient content of Codonopsis pilosula by Gaojian Huang, Gaojian Huang, Xingyu Qin, Ziyu Chen, Huifeng Miao, Zhiping Yang, Zhiping Yang, Qiang Zhang, Qiang Zhang, Yi Xing, Yi Xing

“…Scientific and reasonable intercropping patterns can improve yield and active ingredient accumulation. …”
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The impact of urbanization on regional carbon sequestration in arid areas: A case study of Altay Region, Xinjiang, China by Jiaquan Wan, Tao Bai, Yongbin Ye, Peipei Shen, Fangqin Wang, Peixing Chen

“…The influencing factors of carbon sequestration, ranked from greatest to least impact, are: the proportion of the primary industry in GDP, urbanization rate, CO2 emissions, cropland area, energy intensity, per capita GDP, and temperature. …”
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A Study on the Hydrodynamic Excitation Characteristics of Pump and Pipeline Systems Considering the Weakly Compressible Fluid During the Pump Start-Up Condition by Yonggang Lu, Mengjiao Min, Wei Song, Yun Zhao, Zhengwei Wang

“…The results indicate that, during the initial start-up phase, the internal flow state of the pump is complex, with significant vortices and pressure fluctuations. As the flow rate and rotational speed increase, the flow gradually stabilizes. …”
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Differences in the inflammatory response and outcome among hospitalized patients during different waves of the COVID-19 pandemic by Violeta Briciu, Violeta Briciu, Daniel-Corneliu Leucuta, Monica Muntean, Monica Muntean, Amanda Radulescu, Amanda Radulescu, Cristina Cismaru, Cristina Cismaru, Adriana Topan, Adriana Topan, Lucia Herbel, Melinda Horvat, Melinda Horvat, Mirela Flonta, Mihai Calin, Roxana Dobrota, Mihaela Lupse, Mihaela Lupse

“…Systemic inflammatory indexes like neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), derived neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (dNLR), lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio (LMR), platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), neutrophil-to-platelet ratio (NPR), Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index (SII), and systemic inflammation response index (SIRI) were calculated.ResultsThe Delta wave, characterized by the longest hospitalizations and the highest rates of severe cases and mortality, showed significant elevations in inflammatory biomarkers. …”
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Preschoolers in severely food insecure Guatemalan Mayan households consume a monotonous grain-based diet by Michele Monroy-Valle, Maira Ruano Estrada, María del Carmen Caamaño, Karla Cordón-Arrivillaga, Ginny Lane, Hassan Vatanparast

“…Beyond dietary monotony and poor nutritional quality, additional factors likely contribute to the high stunting rate, requiring further investigation.…”
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A 6-month sustained-release formulation of triptorelin for locally advanced or metastatic prostate cancer: a real-world experience in Asia by Chi-Hang Yee, Yuen-Hei Chung, Ivan Ching-Ho Ko, Chris Ho-Ming Wong, Alex Mok, Jeremy Yuen-Chun Teoh, Peter Ka-Fung Chiu, Chi-Fai Ng

“…Conclusion The LAT adherence rate was high in the setting of hormonal treatment for prostate cancer. …”
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Global trends in dengue research in veterinary medicine (2019–2024): A bibliometric analysis of scientific output, collaborations, and thematic shifts by Fran Espinoza-Carhuancho, Cesar Mauricio-Vilchez, Lucia Quispe-Tasayco, Frank Mayta-Tovalino

“…The observed decline in publication rate underscores the need to reinvigorate research efforts. …”
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Rising Threats and Evolving Trends: Five Years of Urinary Tract Infection Prevalence in a Portuguese Hospital by Francisco José Barbas Rodrigues, Patrícia Coelho, Sónia Mateus, Miguel Castelo-Branco

“…<b>Results:</b> The positivity rate increased from 18.7% in 2018 to 22.7% in 2022, with a peak in 2019. …”
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Changes in neurologic status after traumatic brain injury in the Resuscitation Outcomes Consortium Hypertonic Saline trial by Henry E. Wang, Chengcheng Hu, Bruce J. Barnhart, Jan O. Jansen, Kim Moeller, Daniel W. Spaite

“…The trial included adults with TBI, with Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) ≤8, and excluded those with shock (systolic blood pressure [SBP] ≤70 or SBP 71–90 with a heart rate [HR] ≥108). The primary outcome was Glasgow Outcome Scale–Extended (GOS‐E; 1 = dead, 8 = no disability) determined at (a) hospital discharge and (b) 6‐month follow‐up. …”
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Diagnostic challenges of inflammatory submucosal tumor-like lesions: a multicenter propensity score-matching analysis by Mengting Yu, Jiao Li, Yongfeng Yan, Xiaoxiang Wang, Yanhui Mao, Dandan Jiang, Zhengkui Zhou, Yuanyuan Chen, Xiaobin Sun

“…EUS demonstrated low sensitivity (3.39-4.00%) and a high misdiagnosis rate (96.61%) for I-SMTLs, with over 55% misdiagnosed as potentially malignant and 15% remaining inconclusive. …”
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