Aeroelastic Oscillations of Cantilever Beams Reinforced by Carbon Nanotubes Based on a Modified Third-Order Piston Theory by Mehdi Alimoradzadeh, Francesco Tornabene, Rossana Dimitri

“…Results indicate that FG-X reinforcement yields the highest frequency response and lateral deflection, followed by UD and FG-A patterns, whereas FG-O consistently exhibits the lowest performance metrics. …”
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Timing is everything: international variations in historical sexual partnership concurrency and HIV prevalence. by Martina Morris, Helen Epstein, Maria Wawer

“…<h4>Conclusions/significance</h4>There were substantial variations in the patterns of concurrent partnerships within and between populations. …”
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Ecological Implications of Germination Temperature on Native and Invasive Rumex Spp. by Michaela Jungová, Martina Kadlecová, Vilém Pavlů, Leona Leišová‐Svobodová, Pavel Svoboda, Zdenka Martinková

“…Contrary to expectations, R. alpinus exhibited the highest germination rate across all temperatures. In the second experiment, germination rates varied significantly, with a positive correlation between germination success and transition from Alpine to Czech localities. …”
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The global, regional, and national impact of laryngeal cancer from 1990 to 2021, along with forecasts for 2050: a comprehensive analysis for the Global Burden of Disease 2021 resea... by Tingting Duan, Yuxia Zou, Xuan Liu, Yue Du, Ruihu Li, Jingxiang Cai, Jumei Li, Xiaofeng Wang, Xuejun Zhou, Shun Ding

“…The incidence and mortality rates of male patients are much higher than those of female patients, and the gap between men and women gradually narrows after the age of 70. …”
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Fertilizer demonstration, agricultural performance, and food security of smallholder farmers: Empirical evidence from Nepal by Dr. Ganesh Thapa, Dr. Dyutiman Choudhary, Dr. Naba Raj Pandit, Prabin Dongol

“…Our doubly robust impact evaluation approach accounts for non-random patterns of use of hybrid varieties, higher seed replacement rates, and proximity to the demo plots (within one kilometer of demo site). …”
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Prominent Zakat Institutions and Their Role in Advancing the Welfare of the Muslim Community in The Eastern Province of Sri Lanka by Raseethu Mohamed Kasjin

“…Findings: The study highlights varying growth rates in Zakat collection and fluctuations across regions, with some Zakat fund collections experiencing sharp increases. …”
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Study on Thermal Behavior and Safety Properties of Na₄Fe₃(PO₄)₂(P₂O₇) and NaNi_1/3Fe_1/3Mn<sub... by Ran Yu, Shiyang Liu, Xuehai Li, Bin Wei, Xiaochao Wu

“…Additionally, adiabatic thermal runaway tests were conducted using an accelerating rate calorimeter (ARC) to explore temperature–voltage evolution patterns and temperature rise rates. …”
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An accurate and sensitive method for neurotoxicity assessment of emerging contaminants in zebrafish by Ming Su, Jian Zhuo, Li Li

“…When validated with 12 known neurotoxicants, our approach significantly improved detection rates compared to previous behavioral screening methods. …”
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Two Novel Multidimensional Data Analysis Approaches Using InSAR Products for Landslide Prone Areas by Hamit Beran Gunce, Bekir Taner San

“…Cumulative LOS velocity maps reveal deformation rates of −1.1 cm/year to 1.0 cm/year for descending tracks and −3.8 cm/year to 3.8 cm/year for ascending tracks. …”
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Changes in first-line cART regimens and short-term clinical outcome between 1996 and 2010 in The Netherlands. by Mikaela Smit, Colette Smit, Suzanne Geerlings, Luuk Gras, Kees Brinkman, Timothy B Hallett, Frank de Wolf, Athena Observational Cohort

“…<h4>Objectives</h4>Document progress in HIV-treatment in The Netherlands since 1996 by reviewing changing patterns of cART use and relating those to trends in patients' short-term clinical outcomes between 1996 and 2010.…”
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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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Simulation of the impacts of high temperature stress on pepper (Capsicum annum L.) yields by Bomi Park, Sojung Kim, Sumin Kim

“…According to field studies, the two pepper accessions exhibited distinct growth patterns under prolonged heat stress conditions. PHR18 experienced significant heat stress effects in the first month of exposure, whereas it demonstrated stress priming to regain growth by the 75th day of heat stress exposure. …”
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Elder abuse without borders: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Tegene Atamenta Kitaw, Amsalu Baylie, Bruktawite Afework Tekle, Befkad Derese Tilahun, Addisu Getie, Biruk Beletew Abate, Sefineh Fenta Feleke, Alemu Birara Zemariam, Molla Azmeraw, Gizachew Yilak, Seada Seid, Ribka Nigatu Haile

“…Institutional settings and upper-middle-income countries report significantly higher abuse rates, highlighting the need for targeted interventions. …”
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Understanding the influence of precipitation and nitrogen depositions on the soil health and growth indices of invasive (Solidago canadensis L.) and native (Wedelia chinesis) assoc... by Ismail Khan, Muhammad Tariq, Faisal Nadeem, Muhammad Sadiq Khan, Sulaiman Ali Alharbi, Saleh Alfarraj, Sezai Ercisli, Ayse Usanmaz Bozhuyuk, Ping Zhuang

“…Variable precipitation patterns and nitrogen (N) deposition rates have influenced plant community structure and productivity in different ecosystems. …”
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Dynamic Femur Fracture Brace vs Hip Spica Cast for Pediatric Femoral Shaft Fractures: A Retrospective Comparative Cohort Study by Virginia F. Casey, MD, Calvin C. Chandler, MD, George D. Graham, MD, Steven L. Frick, MD

“…Secondary outcomes encompassed hospital admission rates, length of stay, and complications. Results: Demographics were similar between groups (mean age 2.2 years, 80.0% male). …”
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Cause-specific mortality in individuals with and without mental disorders according to socioeconomic position: a population-based cohort studyResearch in context by Danni Chen, Linda Ejlskov, Julie Werenberg Dreier, Natalie C. Momen, Lisbeth Mølgaard Laustsen, Henrik Toft Sørensen, Jayati Das-Munshi, Oleguer Plana-Ripoll

“…We estimated mortality rate ratios (MRRs) and rate differences (MRDs) with Poisson regression models. …”
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Genomic surveillance indicates high site-specific heterogeneity of West Nile virus in mosquitoes in rural regions of Germany across seasons by Corinna Patzina-Mehling, Anne Kopp, Leif Rauhöft, Tatiana Șuleșco, Terry C. Jones, Christian Drosten, Felix Gregor Sauer, Renke Lühken, Sandra Junglen

“…We found statistical support for virus dispersal between two sites that are located along a direct local road connection.Understanding WNV ecology at small spatial scales is crucial to identify patterns of virus maintenance, dispersal and areas with higher WNV abundance rates, and to implement tailored prevention strategies to improve public health.…”
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Biomechanical and clinical comparison of different prosthetic in reconstruction following total en bloc spondylectomy in the thoracolumbar spine: based on finite element analysis a... by Zhangui Gu, Zhangui Gu, Long Ma, Long Ma, Qiang Liu, Qiang Liu, Kun Wang, Zongqiang Yang, Zongqiang Yang, Ningkui Niu, Jiandang Shi

“…Additionally, the AVB effectively reduced implant subsidence rates, maintained intervertebral height, corrected kyphotic deformities, and exhibited enhanced biomechanical stability and clinical efficacy.…”
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The study for asthma in older adults: a combined analysis of the effects of occupational asthmagens, high body-mass index and smoking by Jia-Qi Wang, Jia-Qi Wang, Yuan-Yu Liang, Yuan-Yu Liang, Zhong-Xue Zhao, Zhong-Xue Zhao, Wei Xie, Wan-Ning Sun, Wan-Ning Sun, Ji-Yu Zou, Ji-Yu Zou, Xiao-Dong Lv, Xiao-Dong Lv, Youfu He, Li-Jian Pang, Li-Jian Pang

“…Key metrics included age-standardized mortality rates (ASMR), age-standardized DALY rates (ASDR), and estimated annual percentage change (EAPC). …”
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Impact of plant-based diets and associations with health, lifestyle and healthcare utilisation: a population-based survey study by Natalia Echiburu, Maria Antonieta Also-Fontanet, Antoni Sisó-Almirall, Luis González-de Paz

“…Design: We estimated vegetarian and vegan individuals’ national and regional prevalence and analysed their socio-demographic characteristics and weekly dietary intake patterns. Individuals with a plant-based dietary pattern were matched to a control group (1:4) with similar socio-demographic characteristics. …”
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