Quality of Anticoagulation Management with Warfarin among Patients in Orotta National Referral Hospital, Asmara, Eritrea: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study by Natnael Russom, Saleh Idrisnur, Filipos Yohannes, Yuel Asefaw, Amanuel Tewelde

“…The mean TTR was 25.1%, while the mean duration of INR monitoring for all patients was 40 days with a standard deviation of 43 days. …”
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A High-Throughput Behavioral Assay for Screening Novel Anxiolytics in Larval Zebrafish by Alice Dang, Gina Zhao, Jiale Xu, Mahendra Wagle, Su Guo

“…This underscores the need for novel anxiolytics. While behavior-based screens are valuable for discovering new small molecules, high-throughput anxiety-related assays in vertebrates are lacking. …”
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The Downscaled GOME-2 SIF Based on Machine Learning Enhances the Correlation with Ecosystem Productivity by Chenyu Hu, Pinhua Xie, Zhaokun Hu, Ang Li, Haoxuan Feng

“…To select the optimal model for SIF data downscaling, we used a consistent dataset combined with vegetation physiological and meteorological parameters to evaluate four different regression methods in this study. …”
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Investigating adhesion mechanisms in warm-mix recycled asphalt: a multiscale atomic force microscopy and molecular dynamics approach by Xiaolin Wang, Shenyang Cao, Shenyang Cao, Xu Wu, Qianqian Mu

“…These findings provide foundational insights for optimizing asphalt-aggregate combinations in pavement engineering.…”
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Deep learning-based lung cancer classification of CT images by Mohammad Khalid Faizi, Yan Qiang, Yangyang Wei, Ying Qiao, Juanjuan Zhao, Rukhma Aftab, Zia Urrehman

“…These results highlight the effectiveness of DCSwinB in enhancing feature representation while optimizing computational efficiency. By improving the accuracy and reliability of lung nodule classification, DCSwinB has the potential to assist radiologists in reducing diagnostic errors, enabling earlier intervention and improved patient outcomes.…”
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Clinical features and therapeutic challenges of psoriatic arthritis coexisting with antisynthetase syndrome: a case report and literature review by Rui Yan, Dan Ke, Yan Zhang, Li Li, Yanying Liu, Shengguang Li, Xiaomin Liu

“…Therapies effective for psoriasis/PsA, such as TNF and IL-17 inhibitors, may exacerbate inflammatory myopathies, while JAK inhibitors and corticosteroids appear more effective in managing overlap cases. …”
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Impact of Hamstring Graft on Hamstring Peak Torque and Maximum Effective Angle After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: An Exploratory and Preliminary Study by Ismail Bouzekraoui Alaoui, Ayrton Moiroux-Sahraoui, Jean Mazeas, Georgios Kakavas, Maciej Biały, Maurice Douryang, Florian Forelli

“…The ACLR group was evaluated postoperatively at 3 and 6 months, while the control group underwent a single evaluation. …”
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Effects of the different intensities of task-oriented training on the upper extremity motor function and self-care ability of stroke survivors: study protocol for a multiarm parall... by Kai Zhang, Chunxiang Li, Shengfeng Liu, Xuecha Li, Mengsi Peng

“…The participants in the control group (n=18) will receive traditional occupational therapy, while those in the experimental groups will receive different intensities of TOT (50%, 75% and 100% intensity for groups A, B and C, respectively). …”
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Hematologic health and athletic performance: exploring the role of anemia. A systematic review of clinical studies by Gabriela Blecharz, Julia Szwech, Karolina Baran, Natalia Jańczyk, Karolina Mędrysa, Jakub Pokrzepa, Michał Presak, Alicja Winkowska, Marlena Jankowska, Katarzyna Bartnik

“…Iron deficiency, its leading cause, is essential for hemoglobin synthesis, myoglobin function, and energy production. While anemia can manifest in various forms, its impact on athletic performance remains a subject of ongoing research. …”
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Experimental investigation on shear strengthening of RC beams using advanced fibre-reinforced cementitious composites by Xiangsheng Liu, Osamah Karaghool, Georgia E. Thermou, Jing Yu

“…The increasing demand for durable marine and coastal structures has motivated research into advanced shear strengthening methods that offer both mechanical efficiency and optimized material usage. …”
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Introducing an oncoplastic approach for centrally located breast cancer patients by Mohammadreza Karoobi, Seyed Mostafa Meshkati Yazd, Fatemeh Aminolroaya, Hadiseh Mahram, Samineh Saghafinia, Stefano Pompei, Nahid Nafissi, Pantea Khalili

“…This study aims to present a comprehensive algorithm designed to optimize surgical planning and enhance aesthetic outcomes for patients undergoing surgery for central breast cancers. …”
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An Integrated PMA Pretreatment Instrument for Simultaneous Quantitative Detection of <i>Vibrio parahaemolyticus</i> and <i>Vibrio cholerae</i> in Aquatic Products by Yulong Qin, Rongrong Xiong, Yong Zhao, Zhaohuan Zhang, Yachang Yin

“…Leveraging this system, a duplex qPCR assay was optimized for simultaneous quantitative detection of <i>V. parahaemolyticus</i> and <i>V. cholerae</i> in aquatic products and environmental samples. …”
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Recent developments in the utilization of unconventional resources: A focus on partial upgrading techniques and sustainability of Canadian Oil sand bitumen by Moataz K. Abdrabou, Xue Han, Yimin Zeng, Ying Zheng

“…To satisfy the increasing global energy demand, while searching for new energy sources, it's important to take a closer look at the resources already at our disposal and optimize their use. …”
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Age-related characteristics in differentiated thyroid cancer: a 20-year single-center retrospective analysis in pediatric and adolescent patients by Laura Leite-Almeida, Rita Santos Silva, Margarida Vicente-Ferreira, Carla Costa, Norberto Estevinho, Cíntia Castro-Correia, Sofia Ferreira, Maria Bom-Sucesso

“…Abstract Objective: To characterize a cohort of pediatric thyroid cancer patients, focusing on clinical features and outcomes stratified by age. Subjects and methods: This retrospective analysis included 63 pediatric differentiated thyroid cancer patients treated at a Portuguese pediatric reference hospital over a period of 20 years. …”
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LRDS-YOLO enhances small object detection in UAV aerial images with a lightweight and efficient design by Yuqi Han, Chengcheng Wang, Hui Luo, Huihua Wang, Zaiqing Chen, Yuelong Xia, Lijun Yun

“…The SegNext Attention mechanism improves target focus while suppressing background noise, and the dynamic detection head (DyHead) optimizes multi-dimensional feature weighting for robust detection. …”
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Effectiveness of a preoperative explanatory video system on patient acceptance and anesthesiologists’ workload: a questionnaire survey by Kohei Akemoto, Kotoe Kamata, Yu Kaiho, Eiko Onishi, Shizuha Yabuki, Takuya Shiga, Masanori Yamauchi

“…Conclusions The preanesthetic video preview system improved patient comprehension and satisfaction while enhancing consultation efficiency. Standardizing preoperative education through video may optimize clinical workflow and reduce the burden on anesthesiologists. …”
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Multivariate Machine Learning Model Based on YOLOv8 for Traffic Flow Prediction in Intelligent Transportation Systems by Fukui Wu, Hanzhong Tan, Linfeng Zhang, Shuangbing Wen, Tao Hu

“…Building on this, we propose a hybrid model combining Gradient Boosting Regression (GBR) and Support Vector Regression (SVR), where the GBR component captures complex nonlinear patterns in traffic flow data, while the SVR component enhances the model&#x2019;s generalization ability by optimizing predictions. …”
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Improved Natamycin Production in <i>Streptomyces gilvosporeus</i> Through Mutagenesis and Enhanced Nitrogen Metabolism by Liang Wang, Wen Xiao, Hongjian Zhang, Jianhua Zhang, Xusheng Chen

“…This study systematically evaluated 16 mutagenesis methods and identified atmospheric and room temperature plasma mutagenesis combined with 2-deoxyglucose tolerance screening as the optimal strategy for enhancing natamycin production. …”
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Cross-Sectoral Collaboration in Stunting Prevention: Implementation in Donggala Regency, Central Sulawesi by Fajrillah Kolomboy, Adhyanti Adhyanti, Nurmiaty, Gusman Arsyad, Aminuddin Aminuddin, T. Iskandar Faisal, Kadar Ramadhan, Chen Hana W. Jun

“…The coordination system is not yet optimal, interventions are carried out separately and do not reach the target, and there is no monitoring and evaluation in stunting handling. …”
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Managing fungal pathogens of field crops in sustainable agriculture and AgroVariety internet application as a case study by Elżbieta Czembor, Anna Tratwal, Juliusz Pukacki, Marcin Krystek, Jerzy Henryk Czembor

“…The authors aimed to provide a comprehensive and concise overview of the key components of IPM in sustainable agriculture including recent developments in electronic tools helping farmers to make optimal economic and environmental decisions. While maintaining agroecology principles there is a particular focus on the significance of plant resistance to major pathogens, breeding technologies, effective crop management practices, and non-chemical fungal management. …”
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