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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A Case Control Study Examining the Patterns and Predictors of Referral to Cancer Rehabilitation at Canada's Largest Comprehensive Cancer Centre by Jennifer M. Jones, Rogih Andrawes, Michelle A. Weller, Adrienne Lam, Gilla K. Shapiro, Madeline Li, Danielle Rodin, Lisa Avery

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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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Nutrient Solution Selection Modulates Growth Patterns and Leaf Elemental Accumulation in Alfalfa (<i>Medicago sativa</i>) Grown by Jiaqing Li, Yingjian Zhu, Zhenwu Wei, Haowen Chen, Chuanjie Wang, Kai Cao, Xian Zhang

“…An elemental analysis revealed treatment-specific accumulation patterns, most notably 1.17-fold higher Fe and 1.48-fold higher Mn in the MS group versus control (<i>p</i> < 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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Epidemiological Transitions in Venezuela: Spatial Differences in the Causes of Death, 2000-2010 by Jenny García Arias

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Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance patterns of Clostridium perfringens from healthy broiler chickens: A potential public health threat by Tsepo Ramatla, Silence Ncube, Prudent Mokgokong, Jane Nkhebenyane, Lesego Molale-Tom, Rendani Ndou, Ntelekwane Khasapane, Carlos Bezuidenhout, Oriel Thekisoe, Kgaugelo Lekota

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Vertical Transmission, Risk Factors, and Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns of Group B Streptococcus among Mothers and Their Neonates in Southern Ethiopia by Belayneh Regasa Dadi, Mulatu Sime, Mohamed Seid, Dagimawie Tadesse, Munira Siraj, Dagninet Alelign, Zerihun Solomon

“…This study aimed to assess vertical transmission, risk factors, and antimicrobial resistance patterns of GBS among pregnant women and their neonates. …”
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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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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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Meteorological measurement and simulation datasets to understand the complex circulation over a tropical inter-Andean valleyMendeley Data by Andres V. Ardila, Carlos M. González, Felipe Cifuentes, German Rueda-Saa, Rodrigo Jimenez

“…The analysis of observations and validated simulation results allowed us to identify atmospheric circulation patterns, and to improve our understanding of their impact on the regional air quality.…”
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Robust zero-watermarking for color images using hybrid deep learning models and encryption by Hager A. Gharib, Noha M. M. Abdelnapi, Khalid M. Hosny

“…The extracted watermark maintains a low Bit Error Rate (BER) and a high Normalized Cross-Correlation (NCC). …”
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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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Analyzing Medication Adherence Patterns Among Type 2 Diabetes Patients in Thi-Qar, Iraq: A Cross-Sectional Study by Adel Gassab Mohammed, Nassar Taha Yaseen, Dheyaa K. AlWaeli

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Contactless Detection of Abnormal Breathing Using Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing Signals and Deep Learning in Multi-Person Scenarios by Muneeb Ullah, Xiaodong Yang, Zhiya Zhang, Tong Wu, Nan Zhao, Lei Guan, Malik Muhammad Arslan, Akram Alomainy, Hafiza Maryum Ishfaq, Qammer H. Abbasi

“…<italic>Objective:</italic> Contactless detection and classification of abnormal respiratory patterns is challenging, especially in multi-person scenarios. …”
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Outcomes and vaccination patterns against COVID-19 in a cohort of sickle cell disease patients in the state of Rio de Janeiro by Claudia de Alvarenga Maximo, Jorge Francisco da Cunha Pinto, Fabiana Canedo Pinto, Patrícia Brasil

“…Sociodemographic data, emergency department visits, hospitalizations, mortality rates, and COVID-19 vaccination status were collected. …”
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Trends, Clinical Profiles, and Demographics of Psychiatry Referrals: A Retrospective Record-based Study with Insights into Age-related Trends by Yogender Kumar Malik, Adwitiya Ray, Anwesha Chatterjee, Sujata Sethi

“…Despite its pivotal role, CLP referral rates in most parts of the world remain low, with few institutions offering specialized CLP services. …”
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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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Resistance Patterns of <i>Neisseria gonorrhoeae</i> in PLHIV: A Cross-Sectional Study from the Republic of Cyprus, 2015–2023 by Michaela Takos, George Siakallis, Annalisa Quattrocchi, Maria Alexandrou, Panagiota Papadamou, Loukia Panagiotou, Danny Alon-Ellenbogen

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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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