Global, regional, and national epidemiology of type 1 diabetes in children from 1990 to 2021: trend and health inequality analyses based on the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 by Jing Xie, Weilan Li, Xiaomin Li, Xueli Zhang, Jing Liu, Zeye Liu, Shenqi Jing, Hua Shao

“…Assessing the epidemiological patterns and health inequalities associated with T1D at the global, regional, and national levels, along with future projections, is essential for informing equitable public health policies. …”
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AI usage among medical students in Palestine: a cross-sectional study and demonstration of AI-assisted research workflows by Mahmoud Yousef, Salahaldeen Deeb, Khaled Alhashlamon

“…Time management was highly rated (mean score: 4.6, SD = 0.5), highlighting AI's ability to automate repetitive tasks. …”
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Effect of a Shared Decision-Making-Based Exercise Management Program on Blood Glucose Control in Patients with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus by Liu B, Jia G, Cai F

“…Compliance with medical advice, quality of life (DSQL), self-management ability (SDSCA), blood glucose indicators (FBG, 2 h PG, and HbAlc), adverse self-management behaviors, and maternal and neonatal pregnancy outcomes were compared between the two groups.Results: The observation group had higher rates of standardized medication use, scientific diet, regular blood glucose monitoring, adherence to exercise, and regular sleep patterns compared to the control group (P< 0.05). …”
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The burden of migraine and predictions in the Asia–Pacific region, 1990–2021: a comparative analysis of China, South Korea, Japan, and Australia by Yun-Xia Wang, Guang-Shuang Lu, Jin-Jing Zhao, Wei Dai, Na Zheng, Guo-En Yao, Ruo-Zhuo Liu

“…Methods This study utilized data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 to analyze incidence, prevalence, and years lived with disability (YLDs) of migraine. Age-standardized rates (ASRs) were calculated to enable fair cross-country comparisons. …”
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Effect of Resource Abundance on Woodland Rodents' Demography at Latitudinal Extremes in Europe by Giulia Ferrari, Olivier Devineau, Valentina Tagliapietra, Kaja Johnsen, Federico Ossi, Francesca Cagnacci

“…We applied a multistate open robust design model to estimate population patterns and survival rates while controlling for seasonal variation, intrinsic traits, and co‐occurrence of sympatric species. …”
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IMMUNOLOGICAL FEATURES OF SEPSIS PHENOTYPES AND ENDOTYPES by Mariia B. Potapova, Vitaly V. Zverev, Maxim A. Babaev, Ekaterina A. Bogdanova, Oksana O. Grin, Irina B. Semenova, Ekaterina A. Meremianina, Oxana A. Svitich

“…Despite new findings in antimicrobial and intensive care therapy, the incidence and mortality rates of sepsis remain high, which underscores the relevance of further investigation of its pathogenesis. …”
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Implementing a multidimensional faculty promotion matrix at Saint George University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations,... by Carmen El Khoury, Alexandre Nehme, George Karam, Ghewa El Achkar, Marc Jreij, Ziad Tannous, Nadime Cortas

“…The results showed no significant differences in promotion rates among various faculty ranks, highlighting the matrix’s fairness and impartiality. …”
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Machine learning derived development and validation of extracellular matrix related signature for predicting prognosis in adolescents and young adults glioma by Pancheng Wu, Yi Zheng, Wei Wu, Beichen Zhang, Yichang Wang, Mingjing Zhou, Ziyi Liu, Zhao Wang, Maode Wang, Jia Wang

“…Abstract The mortality rates have been increasing for glioma in adolescents and young adults (AYAs, aged 15–39 years). …”
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Predicting and Preventing School Dropout with Business Intelligence: Insights from a Systematic Review by Diana-Margarita Córdova-Esparza, Juan Terven, Julio-Alejandro Romero-González, Karen-Edith Córdova-Esparza, Rocio-Edith López-Martínez, Teresa García-Ramírez, Ricardo Chaparro-Sánchez

“…This review emphasizes the need for ongoing research on integrating ethical AI-driven analytics and scaling BI solutions across diverse educational contexts to reduce dropout rates effectively and sustainably.…”
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Single or multiple climate oscillations? Impacts on the Northwestern Pacific seabream fishery by Sandipan Mondal, Sandipan Mondal, Arpita Ghosh, Alakesh Pradhan, Aratrika Ray, Ipsita Biswas, Jinn-Shing Weng, Ming-An Lee, Ming-An Lee, Ming-An Lee

“…Cross-spectrum analysis was utilised to identify predominant periodicities, whereas wavelet coherence analysis investigated temporal coherence and phase correlations between climate indices and catch rates.ResultsThe Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO) was identified as the predominant predictor for all species, with explained deviance between 24.6% and 42.3%. …”
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Spice Defense: Resistance, Capsaicin, and Photosynthesis in Diverse Capsicum Genotypes Under Root-Knot Nematode Stress by Kansiree Jindapunnapat, Pornthip Sroisai, Nichaphat Auangaree, Nawarat Pornsopin, Suchila Techawongstien, Tanyarat Tarinta

“…Physiological assessments revealed variable photosynthetic responses, with some genotypes showing increased photosynthetic rates of post-infection, indicating potential compensatory mechanisms. …”
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Development of oculomotor digital biomarkers using clinical examinations as “Ground Truth” by Brittany Trotter, Melissa Hunfalvay, Melissa Hunfalvay, Nicholas P. Murray, Greg C. Mathews, Frederick Robert Carrick, Frederick Robert Carrick, Frederick Robert Carrick, Frederick Robert Carrick

“…A board-certified neurologist with 16 years of experience also conducted an oculomotor examination to mirror eye movement patterns.ResultsData analysis included a series of single-block logistic regressions to examine the scoring of the six eye-tracking tests (RightEye, LLC) to predict clinician-rated eye movement classifications (i.e., normal or abnormal). …”
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Magnetohydrodynamic control of Falkner–Skan nanofluid transport around a wedge-shaped geometry for advanced thermal solutions: Applications in medical skin patches by Abdul Kareem Abdul Jawwad, Ali B.M. Ali, A. Divya, Narinderjit Singh Sawaran Singh, Muhammad Jawad, Hakim AL Garalleh, Ibrahim Mahariq

“…Binary processes have direct impact on heat generation and dissipation, fluid flow patterns and thermal properties. For example, depending on the specific active dynamics of such reactions heat and mass transfer rates may be either speeded-up or impeded. …”
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Exploring the longitudinal relationships between non-suicidal self-injury and depressive symptoms in adolescents: a cross-lagged panel network analysis by Qiannan Jia, Zhongying Wu, Bin Liu, Yuting Feng, Wei Liang, Danxia Liu, Lei Song, Caina Li, Qun Yang

“…Therefore, this study aimed to explore the comorbidity patterns of NSSI and depressive symptoms and provide valuable insights for future interventions. …”
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Oxidative stress, DAMPs, and immune cells in acute pancreatitis: molecular mechanisms and therapeutic prospects by Hanwen Chen, Hanwen Chen, Yanhong Wang, Maddalena Zippi, Sirio Fiorino, Wandong Hong

“…Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a gastrointestinal disease characterized by inflammation of the pancreas and is associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality. The pathogenesis of AP involves a complex interplay of cellular and molecular mechanisms, including oxidative stress, damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs), and the infiltration of various immune cells. …”
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Clinical Manifestations of Nontyphoid Salmonellosis in Children Younger than 2 Years Old—Experiences of a Tertiary Hospital in Southern Taiwan by I-Fei Huang, Chih-Hsiang Kao, Wei-Yang Lee, Ming-Fang Chang, Yao-Shen Chen, Kuan-Sheng Wu, Hong-Hsiang Hu, Kai-Sheng Hsieh, Christine C. Chiou

“…Local susceptibility patterns could serve as a guide for the prescription of antibiotics by clinicians.…”
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Coping and positive mental health in Canada among youth and adults: findings from a population-based nationally representative survey by Mihojana Jhumi, Laura L. Ooi, Karen C. Roberts, Melanie Varin

“…While there is evidence demonstrating a strong association between coping and PMH, less is known about how coping patterns differ across age groups. Given that age can impact coping ability, addressing this knowledge gap is warranted. …”
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Assessing the acute differential toxicity of polystyrene microplastic particles and comparing the impacts of bead-shaped versus fragmented particles on Daphnia magna by Sang-Ah Lee, Maranda Esterhuizen, Youngsam Kim, Minsik Kim, Young Jun Kim

“…A comprehensive suite of biological endpoints, including immobilization rates, generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), expression levels of ROS-related genes and wide-ranging transcriptomic profiling, was encompassed in our methodology. …”
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Evaluation of Chronic Dietary Risk of Trifloxystrobin and Bupirimate in Cucumber Based on Supervised Residue Test by Yanli Qi, Weirong Wang, Pengcheng Ren, Shu Qin, Jindong Li, Junli Cao

“…The method demonstrated excellent recovery rates (85–103%) throughout four spiking levels (0.01, 0.1, 0.3, and 1 mg/kg), with relative standard deviations (RSD) ≤ 4.8%. …”
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Seaward expansion of salt marshes on the largest uninhabited island in Changjiang Estuary over the past two decades by Yaying Lou, Zhijun Dai, Xuefei Mei, Huabing Shi, Hui Dong, Jinping Cheng

“…Spatial analyses identified distinct expansion patterns, with the Upper Shoal extending northwestward and the Middle-Lower Shoal expanding southwestward. …”
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