Spatial pattern of the Chinese economy and spatial heterogeneity of its influential factors: An empirical study based on nighttime lighting data by Yifeng Hai, Yuanjie Deng, Hang Chen, Dingdi Jize, Ji Luo

“…However, the different rates of development in various places due to location and policies have led to significant economic differences. …”
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Dietary pattern index and sleep disturbances: findings from the 2011–2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) by Yao Xiao, Yuehong Wu, Can Wang, Jianmin Dong, Ximing Zhang, Zhiyou Peng, Yunfei Cao

“…Abstract Background Sleep disturbances have become an increasingly prevalent public health concern, with higher incidence rates observed among individuals with chronic conditions such as obesity and diabetes. …”
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Patterns of E-Cigarette Use Among Cardiac Inpatients at a Tertiary-Care Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Survey by Javad Heshmati, BSc, MSc, PhD, Emma Lynn Bates, BA, MPH, Spencer Shahen, BSc, MSc, Kathryn L. Walker, MScPT, Andrew Pipe, CM, MD, Kerri-Anne Mullen, BSc, MSc, PhD, Hassan Mir, BSc, MD, MPH, MHI, FRCPC

“…Conclusions: This evaluation found a low overall rate of e-cigarette use among cardiac inpatients. …”
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Spatial patterns and determinants of knowledge on prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Ethiopia: a geographically weighted regression analysis by Angwach Abrham Asnake, Alemayehu Kasu Gebrehana, Yohannes Mekuria Negussie, Beminate Lemma Seifu, Hiwot Altaye Asebe, Bezawit Melak Fente, Meklit Melaku Bezie, Mamaru Melkam, Zufan Alamrie Asmare, Sintayehu Simie Tsega

“…These challenges contribute to the suboptimal uptake of PMTCT services, leading to higher rates of vertical HIV transmission and exacerbating health inequities. …”
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Spatiotemporal Patterns and Driving Factors of Cropland Abandonment in Metropolitan Suburbs: A Case Study of Chengdu Directly Administered Zone, Tianfu New Area, Sichuan Province,... by Mingyong Zuo, Guoxiang Liu, Chuangli Jing, Rui Zhang, Xiaowen Wang, Wenfei Mao, Li Shen, Keren Dai, Xiaodan Wu

“…The results demonstrate an average annual abandonment rate of approximately 8%, exhibiting minor fluctuations but significant spatial clustering characteristics, with abandonment hotspots concentrated in peri-urban areas that gradually expanded toward urban cores over time, while exurban regions showed lower abandonment rates. …”
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Antibiotic susceptibility patterns of Salmonella isolates from clinical, food, and environmental sources in Addis Ababa and surrounding towns, Ethiopia by Abebe M. Aga, Demise Mulugeta, Dassalegn Muleta, Adugna Abdi Woldesemayat, Abera Motuma, Musin Kelel, Bilise Wakitole, Shambel Tadesse, Zinash Teferi, Fanos Tadesse Woldemariyam, Serkadis Oljira, Henok Ferede, Natnael Berihun, Samson Girma, Dereje Nigussie, Mesfin Tafesse Gemeda

“…Notably, clinical isolates exhibited significantly higher resistance levels compared to food and environmental sources, with 40% of clinical isolates demonstrating MDR patterns. Gentamicin (3.3%), ceftriaxone (6.6%), and amoxicillin-clavulanic acid (9.8%) remained largely effective, showing low resistance rates. …”
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Assessment of Treatment Outcome in Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Patients on Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors: Insight From a Resource Limited Setting by Wude Yewondwosen Awlachew, Abel Tenaw Tasamma, Firehiwot Abebe Mengistie, Zekarias Tadele Alemineh, Samuel Tesfaye Tefera

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Combining Groovy Popular Music Drum Beats with Catchy Keyboard or Guitar Patterns: The Urge to Move and Catchiness in Polyphonic Context by Toni A. Bechtold, Ben Curry, Maria A. G. Witek

“…This study investigates two relationships in polyphonic popular music: the relationship between the urge to move to music and perceived catchiness, and the relationship between the perception of a combination of musical patterns and its individual parts. In a listening experiment, 127 participants rated drum beats, keys/guitar patterns, and their combinations on urge to move and catchiness. …”
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Spatiotemporal pattern evolution and quantitative prediction of electrical carbon emissions from a demand-side perspective in urban areas by Ying Tian, Hui Cao, Dapeng Yan, Jinmei Chen, Yayan Hua

“…Abstract Amid global climate change, analyzing spatiotemporal patterns and predicting urban demand-side electrical carbon emissions is vital for regional low-carbon transitions. …”
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Clinical prescription of lithium, anticonvulsants antipsychotics, and antidepressants for major mood disorders by Carolina Hernandorena, Micaela Dines, Alessandro Miola, Nicolas A. Nuñez, Leonardo Tondo, Ross J. Baldessarini, Gustavo H. Vázquez

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Prevalence and patterns of subnormal visual acuity and refractive errors among preschool children in Sucheng district: a cross-sectional study by Lei Shen, Yuqing Cui, Nana Zhao, Fan Yang, Qian Zhou, Xue Wang, Shuyan Qin

“…The overall prevalence of subnormal visual acuity was 12.4%, with a significantly higher rate observed in male participants (13.1%) than in female participants (11.5%, P<0.001). …”
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Yearly Spatiotemporal Patterns of COVID-19 During the Pandemic Period: An In-Depth Analysis of Regional Trends and Risk Factors in the Republic of Korea by Chiara Achangwa, Jung-Hee Park, Moo-Sik Lee

“…Background: South Korea was one of the first countries to experience the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) epidemic, and the regional-level trends and patterns in the incidence and case-fatality rates have been observed to evolve with time. …”
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Survival Patterns and Prognostic Factors in Lip Cancer Patients: A 15-Year Single-Center Experience from Northeastern Brazil by Guilherme Carlos Beiruth Freire, Luiz Eduardo Rodrigues Juliasse, Salomão Israel Monteiro Lourenço Queiroz, Ruthinéia Diógenes Alves Uchôa Lins, Carlos Fernando Mourão, Bruno César de Vasconcelos Gurgel

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Epidemiological Transitions in Venezuela: Spatial Differences in the Causes of Death, 2000-2010 by Jenny García Arias

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Socioeconomic Factors Influencing Crop Diversification Among Smallholder Farmers in Bergville, South Africa by Busisiwe Vilakazi, Alfred O. Odindo, Mutondwa M. Phophi, Paramu L. Mafongoya

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Evaluation of Treatment Patterns and Maintenance Dose Titration Among Patients With Crohn’s Disease Initiating Biologics With 3 Years of Follow-Up by Ruizhi Zhao, Zhijie Ding, Parul Gupta, Laurence Gozalo, Robert Bruette, Victor M. Johnson, Keshia Maughn, Yihang Liu, Sumesh Kachroo

“…In particular, UST had the lowest dose escalation rate (35.5%) and highest dose-reduction rate (16.5%)…”
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Major Traumatic Injury and Exposure to Mitochondrial-Derived Damage-Associated Molecular Patterns Promotes Neutrophil Survival Accompanied by Stabilisation of the Anti-Apoptotic Pr... by Thomas Nicholson, Michael Macleod, Antonio Belli, Janet M. Lord, Jon Hazeldine

“…Culturing HCs neutrophils with mtDAMPs or mtDNA significantly delayed apoptosis rates, promoted stabilisation of Mcl-1, and reduced caspase-3 activation. …”
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Nosocomial transmission, adaption and clinical outcomes of carbapenem-resistant hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae by Yanjun Liu, Zhiqian Wang, Zijuan Jian, Peilin Liu, Yanming Li, Fang Qin, Qun Yan, Wenen Liu

“…CR-HvKp infections were significantly associated with higher mortality rates, especially involved in sepsis or septic shock (P < 0.0001). …”
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Survival benefits of primary tumor resection in metastatic differentiated thyroid cancer: an analysis of SEER data by Jiaqiang Dan, Jingya Tan, Yao Guo, Xin Lu, Ying Leng, Renxi Tang, Junyan Li, Junhua Huang

“…Abstract Metastatic differentiated thyroid cancer (mDTC) can exhibit aggressive growth and disseminate to distant organs, thereby reducing survival rates. The benefits of primary tumor resection (PTR) for patients with mDTC are still debated. …”
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Social jet lag is associated with core symptoms in 2-3-year-old children with autism spectrum disorders by Hongyu Chen, Ting Yang, Jie Chen, Yuan Ding, Yuan Ding, Xueli Xiang, Qiuhong Wei, Qiuhong Mou, Binlin Yuan, Binyue Hu, Danyang Zhang, Dan Ai, Tingyu Li, Tingyu Li

“…There are significant differences in sleep patterns between weekends and weekdays, characterized by later bedtimes, delayed wake-up times, increased total sleep duration, and reduced prevalence of sleep deficiency during weekends. 2) The 2-3-year-old group had the highest rates of sleep insufficiency (80.77% on weekdays; 82.17% on weekends). …”
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