Ichthyological aspects of implementing biological amelioration of the cooling pond of the Khmelnytskyi NPP by I. Buzevych, O. Buzevych, I. Burjak, G. Drogan

“…In contrast, for older age groups, the total annual mortality rate was φZ=0.47, while the average estimated annual fishing mortality was φF=0.26…0.27. …”
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Evaluating the potential of graphene oxide to promote skeletal muscle complex regeneration by Yulu Chen, Zeyu Zhu, Yian Shen, Xuling Liu, Yushi He, Chengqi Lyu, Jiayu Lu

“…Additionally, the effects of exosomes derived from GO-treated C2C12 myoblasts on osteoblasts were explored.MethodsC2C12 cells were cultured with different concentrations (0.1, 0.5, 2.5, 12.5, and 62.5 μg/mL) and particle sizes (>500 and <500 nm) of GO. …”
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Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Directions for Generative Artificial Intelligence in Library Information Literacy Education: A Scoping Review by Fan YUAN, Jia LI

“…This methodological approach enabled a thorough exploration of current practices while identifying critical gaps in existing research. …”
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Machine learning-based diagnostic and prognostic models for breast cancer: a new frontier on the clinical application of natural killer cell-related gene signatures in precision me... by Yutong Fang, Rongji Zheng, Yefeng Xiao, Qunchen Zhang, Junpeng Liu, Jundong Wu

“…With the advent of machine learning (ML) techniques, predictive modeling based on NRGs may offer a new avenue for precision oncology.MethodsWe collected transcriptomic and clinical data from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) databases. …”
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Changes in heart rate variability induced by E-sports activities by Ti Wu, Po-Yao Lee, Jie-An Tu, Hsin-Huan Wang, Hsin-Huan Wang, Hsueh-Chin Chao, Chia-Hsiang Chen, Jui-Hung Tu

“…Within this context, an in-depth exploration of E-sports from an exercise science perspective not only aids in optimizing players’ training and performance but also contributes important theoretical and practical value to the advancement of exercise science. …”
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Predictors of bronchopulmonary dysplasia occurrence and severity in extremely preterm infants by Xuejing Liu, Xuejing Liu, Xuejing Liu, Wanxian Zhang, Wanxian Zhang, Wanxian Zhang, Fangrui Ding, Fangrui Ding, Fangrui Ding

“…Prolonged IMV (OR = 1.16, 95% CI 1.06–1.27) and higher fluid balance (FB) on postnatal day 7 (OR = 1.19, 95% CI 1.05–1.34) were independent risk factors for moderate-to-severe BPD, while higher birth weight (OR = 0.99, 95% CI 0.988–0.998) was found to be a protective factor. …”
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Geostatistics Precision Agriculture Modeling on Moisture Root Zone Profiles in Clay Loam and Clay Soils, Using Time Domain Reflectometry Multisensors and Soil Analysis by Agathos Filintas

“…Modeling results revealed that the best-fitted semi-variogram models for the granular attributes were circular, exponential, pentaspherical, and spherical, while for hydraulic attributes were found to be exponential, circular, and spherical models. …”
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Effectiveness Of The Core Activation And Rehabilitation Exercises For Knee Osteoarthritis - Program (CARE -KOA©) Among Patients Diagnosed With Knee Osteoarthritis. [version 4; peer... by Saurabh Mehta, Ajit R. Mahale, Dias Tina Thomas, Prajwal Prabhudev Mane, Atmananda S Hegde, Charu Eapen

“…Muscle strength gains were significant in flexors of the unaffected knee and extensors of the affected knee (p < 0.05), while other muscle groups showed no significant change. …”
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Assessing eligibility for lung cancer screening using parsimonious ensemble machine learning models: A development and validation study. by Thomas Callender, Fergus Imrie, Bogdan Cebere, Nora Pashayan, Neal Navani, Mihaela van der Schaar, Sam M Janes

“…<h4>Background</h4>Risk-based screening for lung cancer is currently being considered in several countries; however, the optimal approach to determine eligibility remains unclear. …”
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Evaluation of Neural, Systemic and Extracerebral Activations During Active Walking Tasks in Older Adults Using fNIRS by Meltem Izzetoglu, Roee Holtzer

“…Nevertheless, efforts to optimize extraction of fNIRS-derived brain signal measurements should continue taking advantage of technological advancement.…”
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The role of supine imaging in assessing failure of pelvic compensation and its impact on surgical outcomes in patients with adult spinal deformity by Dongfan Wang, Wei Wang, Yu Wang, Chao Kong, Shuaikang Wang, Xiaolong Chen, Shibao Lu

“…Abstract Aims This study aims to investigate the impacts of failure of pelvic compensation (FPC), as determined by variations in spinopelvic alignment during the transition from the supine to the upright position, on surgical outcomes in patients with adult spinal deformity (ASD). Methods A total of 125 ASD patients who underwent posterior correction surgery with a minimum follow-up of two years were enrolled. …”
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Nurses’ Perspectives on the Sleep Quality of Hospitalized Patients in Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia by Rabie Adel El Arab, Husam Alzghoul, Mohammad S. Abu-Mahfouz, Zainab Aldarwish, Mariam Abbadi, Eman Ghashi, Ghasaq Alsaffar, Wujd Alasmkh, Mohamed Mahmoud Seweid

“…Background: Sleep quality is crucial for patient recovery and well-being, yet hospitalized patients often suffer from poor sleep due to environmental disruptions, clinical routines, and psychosocial stressors. While these challenges are well-documented, qualitative insights into nurses’ perspectives—essential frontline providers shaping the sleep environment—are scarce, especially within rapidly evolving healthcare systems like Saudi Arabia’s. …”
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Three-dimensional assessment of maxillary arch changes in infants with bilateral cleft lip and palate using vacuum-formed nasoalveolar molding with active screw versus conventional... by Khadega Ali Al-Khateeb, Mai Hamdy Aboulfotouh, Fatma Abdelsayed, Wesam Mohamed, Mohamed Abd-El-Ghafour

“…Abstract Objectives This study aimed to compare the 3D changes of maxillary arches in infants with bilateral cleft lip and palate (BCLP) undergoing vacuum formed nasoalveolar molding appliance with active screw (VF-NAM) to those who received conventional Grayson (G-NAM). Methods A total of 24 BCLP infants were randomly allocated into, group 1 (n = 12) who received V-NAM and Group 2 (n = 12) underwent G-NAM appliances. …”
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Clinical characteristics, adherence to anticoagulation therapy and prognosis in patients with atrial fibrillation: a real-life study by Fenglin Qi, JiaCan Wu, Zhen Xia, Siyuan Xie, Xianya Chen, Huanjie Zheng, Zhuo Li, Naiyue Bao, Chengcheng Li, Hua Xiao

“…Methods Data from AF patients were collected in 2013, 2018, and 2023. …”
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Detecting schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, psychosis vulnerability and major depressive disorder from 5 minutes of online-collected speech by Julianna Olah, Win Lee Edwin Wong, Atta-ul Raheem Rana Chaudhry, Omar Mena, Sunny X. Tang

“…We adopted online data collection methods to collect 20 min of speech and demographic information from individuals. …”
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Effects of light intensity and nitrogen supply on the dynamic characteristics of leaf SPAD value of rice canopy by He Junjun, Yang Jingping, Yang Hu, Zhao Xing, Ye Xinyi

“…And the feasibility of applying chlorophyll meter on nitrogen nutrition diagnosis was investigated.This article studied the methods to optimize nitrogen nutrition diagnosis of rice leaves under low-light stress condition with SPAD meter.Pot experiments were conducted to study the distributing characteristics of canopy SPAD and the distributional difference at tillering, booting and heading stages. …”
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Phase transformation and flow simulation of weld pools at the crack tips of elbows under pulsed current by Si ZHANG, Mingjiang ZHOU, Yuheng LIANG, Biwei FU

“…Consequently, a pulse interval greater than 0.008 seconds was identified as optimal to prevent adverse effects on the weld pool area during subsequent pulses, thereby enhancing repair performance. …”
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Distinct Roles of HHLA2 and PD-L1 in the Immune Cell and Prognosis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Wang CH, Chen SL, Yang X, Wu T, Liu LL, Yun JP

“…Hematoxylin and eosin (H&amp;E) staining was utilized to quantify TILs (percentage/area), while IHC was used to measure the densities of CD3+, CD4+, and CD8+ TILs (cells/mm²).Results: HHLA2 and PD-L1 exhibited similar positivity rates. …”
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Evaluation of Self-Regulating Doped Ferrite Nanoparticles with Glucose, Chitosan, and Poly-Ethylene Glycol Coatings for Hyperthermia and Dual Imaging by Negri A, Conti A, Milan E, Forlin E, Gherlinzoni F, Morana G, Gottardi M, Matteazzi P, Speghini A, Bongers A, Marzola P

“…GM55, in particular, offers superior MFH efficacy and cellular uptake, while CM55 and PM55 may present unique advantages for alternative biomedical applications. …”
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Improving AI-Based Clinical Decision Support Systems and Their Integration Into Care From the Perspective of Experts: Interview Study Among Different Stakeholders by Godwin Denk Giebel, Pascal Raszke, Hartmuth Nowak, Lars Palmowski, Michael Adamzik, Philipp Heinz, Marianne Tokic, Nina Timmesfeld, Frank Martin Brunkhorst, Jürgen Wasem, Nikola Blase

“… BackgroundArtificial intelligence (AI)–based systems are receiving increasing attention in the health care sector. While the use of AI is well advanced in some medical applications, such as image recognition, it is still in its infancy in others, such as clinical decision support systems (CDSS). …”
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