Antibiotic resistance profiles and risk factors of multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli in a large tertiary care hospital in a low- and middle-income country by Nour Mousa, Banan M. Aiesh, Ruba Jomaa, Yousef Zouneh, Ashraqat Namrouti, Adham Abutaha, Samah W. Al-Jabi, Ali Sabateen, Sa’ed H. Zyoud

“…The E. coli group presented the highest prevalence of urine cultures (47.9%), with substantial variations in resistance patterns among the species. The rates of resistance to cephalosporins and ciprofloxacin increased (67.7%). …”
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Evolutionary trajectory estimation via replication simulation of coronavirus spike gene based on random mutation and similarity-based selection by Min Chan Kim, Hye Ji Jung, Seong Sik Jang, Van Thi Lo, Hye Kwon Kim

“…Simulations tracking the evolution of SARS-CoV-2 Wuhan-Hu-1 toward the Omicron variant (BA.1) displayed plateau-like similarity trajectories, where increased substitution rates resulted in a more rapid attainment of the plateau stage. …”
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Insights from the Biorepository and Integrative Genomics pediatric resource by Silvia Buonaiuto, Franco Marsico, Akram Mohammed, Lokesh K. Chinthala, Ernestine K. Amos-Abanyie, Regeneron Genetics Center, Pjotr Prins, Khyobeni Mozhui, Robert J. Rooney, Robert W. Williams, Robert L. Davis, Terri H. Finkel, Chester W. Brown, Vincenza Colonna

“…We observe ancestry-specific rates of novel genetic variants, which are enriched for functional or clinical relevance. …”
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A neuronal imaging dataset for deep learning in the reconstruction of single-neuron axons by Liya Li, Liya Li, Ying Hu, Ying Hu, Xiaojun Wang, Pei Sun, Tingwei Quan

“…Our results demonstrate significantly improved axon detection rates across both state-of-the-art and traditional methodologies. …”
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Deep Learning Approach for Classifying DDoS Attack Traffic in SDN Environments by Mohd Nadeem, Shweta Dwivedi, Rizwan Akhtar, Shameem Ahmad Ansari, Saumya Singh, Eram Fatima Siddiqui, Rajeev Kumar

“…A neural network classifier analyzes this data to identify complex patterns and behaviors associated with DDoS attacks. …”
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First Molecular Characterization and Antibiogram of Bacteria Isolated From Dairy Farm Wastewater in Bangladesh by Md. Shamsul Islam, Md. Arif-Uz-Zaman Polash, Md. Hakimul Haque

“…Moreover, several antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) including penA, blaTEM, blaCTX−M, tetA, tetB, tetC, and ermB were detected across the bacterial species, with high prevalence rates in P. aeruginosa and A. junii, suggesting the potential for horizontal gene transfer and further spread of resistance. …”
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Disparities in Gastrointestinal Cancer Incidence in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Other Pacific Islander Groups by Vicki Tang, Cynthia W. Ko

“…The aim of this study was to examine patterns and trends in incidence of common gastrointestinal cancers in AANHPI groups compared to the non-Hispanic White (NHW) population. …”
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Transcriptome combined single-cell sequencing explores molecular mechanisms of ANGPTL4 in sepsis-induced acute lung injury. by Ying Qi, Changqi Zhou, Bing Chen

“…<h4>Objective</h4>Sepsis-induced acute lung injury (ALI) constitutes a critical clinical syndrome associated with high mortality rates, yet its molecular mechanisms remain inadequately elucidated. …”
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Usefulness of Pre-operative CT Scan to Assess Lateral Wall Instability in Trochanteric Fractures by Sandeep T George, R Ravikumar, Sabari Arasu, Prasanna Chandiralingam, Jeevithan Shanmugam

“…While its statistical significance remains inconclusive, CT remains a valuable adjunct for improving surgical planning, optimizing fixation strategies, and potentially reducing failure rates in IT fractures.…”
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Association of Paternal Diabetes With Hemorrhagic Stroke in Bangladeshi Women: The MAGPIE Study by Md. Abdullah Yusuf, Redoy Ranjan, Dipannita Adhikary, Adneen Moureen, Maliha Hakim

“…Although males had significantly higher rates of hypertension (p < 0.001), diabetes (p = 0.008), chronic constipation (p = 0.03), and systolic blood pressure (p < 0.001), females were found to have significantly higher body mass index (23.1 ± 3.1 vs. 21.4 ± 2.9; p < 0.001) and paternal diabetes (9.6% vs. 4.8%; p = 0.004) compared to male. …”
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Diversification, loss, and virulence gains of the major effector AvrStb6 during continental spread of the wheat pathogen Zymoseptoria tritici. by Ana Margarida Sampaio, Sabina Moser Tralamazza, Faharidine Mohamadi, Yannick De Oliveira, Jérôme Enjalbert, Cyrille Saintenac, Daniel Croll

“…Across Europe, we found the strongest differentiation of the effector consistent with high rates of Stb6 deployment. The AvrStb6 locus showed also a remarkable diversification in transposable element content with specific expansion patterns across the globe. …”
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Four-party evolutionary game of collaborative recycling and management of takeaway packaging waste by JIA Yajuan, JI Yuexin

“…This study aims to explore the evolutionary game patterns among multiple stakeholders in the recycling and management process and identify key influencing factors and their effects. …”
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Intervention of machine learning in bladder cancer research using multi-omics datasets: systematic review on biomarker identification by Blessy Kiruba, P. S. Athul Narayan, Badhari Raj, S. Rohieth Raj, Sam George Mathew, Sudhakaran Sajitha Lulu, Vino Sundararajan

“…BC is characterized by its highly heterogeneous and dynamic nature, with significantly higher morbidity and mortality rates in men compared to women. Diagnosing BC requires traditional methods, such as cystoscopy, which can be invasive and costly. …”
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Global burden of viral skin diseases from 1990 to 2021: a systematic analysis for the global burden of disease study 2021 by Deng Li, Ming Chen, Wei Li, Xuewen Xu, Qingfeng Li

“…BackgroundThe scarcity of knowledge regarding the epidemiology and temporal patterns of viral skin diseases worldwide poses significant challenges to their control and management.MethodsWe analyzed the global incidence, prevalence, and age-standardized rates (ASR) of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) for viral skin diseases in 2021. …”
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Graph Neural Network With Hessian-Based Locally Linear Embedding for Cancer Metastasis Analysis in Lymph Nodes Using DeepLab Segmentation by Senthil Jayapal, R. Annamalai

“…In clinical settings, where whole-slide images of histological lymph nodes are involved, it is crucial to identify and detect breast cancer metastases. Patient survival rates increase significantly with early detection. …”
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Comparative analysis of aggressiveness in giant cell tumor of bone between upper and lower extremities: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Rhyan Darma Saputra, Dita Anggara Kusuma, Fathih Kaldani, Khoirul Fahmi

“…Emerging evidence suggests unique behavioral patterns of GCTB in extremities. This study seeks to rigorously compare the aggressiveness of GCTB in the upper versus lower extremities, centering on recurrence rates. …”
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Treatment outcomes of bedaquiline-based longer oral antitubercular regimens in Indian children above five years of age by Ira Shah, Dhruv N. Gandhi, Ramsha Ansari, Himanshu Warse, Sachi Kalawadia, Tsering Yangchen, Daksha Shah, Varsha Puri, Sanjay Mattoo, Minnie Bodhanwala

“…Conclusion: BDQ-based regimens are effective in treating pediatric DR-TB, with high treatment completion rates. However, the duration of treatment is 18 months or longer in most patients based on clinico-radiological resolution. …”
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Insomnia in Adult Psychiatric Patients: A Hospital-Based Study by Jhowhar Datta, Mohammad Tariqul Alam, Taiyeb Ibna Zahangir, Sadia Afrin, Ahsan Aziz Sarkar, Md Shariful Haque, A. M. Fariduzzaman, Bijoy Kumar Dutta

“…Results The prevalence of insomnia was 44.2%, with the highest rates observed in trauma-and stressor-related disorders, followed by depressive disorders. …”
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Epidemiology of extended-spectrum β-lactamase producing Escherichia coli from hospital settings in Yemen by Samar Nasher, Sameer Alsharapy, Anwar Al-Madhagi, Fathiah Zakham

“…The highest significant rates were among the elderly, patients with previous hospitalization, patients who have stayed in hospital more than 22 days, patients who have taken third generation cephalosporins as treatment and diabetic patients. …”
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Sustainable Food Security in Romania and Neighboring Countries—Trends, Challenges, and Solutions by Teodor Ioan Trasca, Ioana Mihaela Balan, Gina Fintineru, Jeni Veronica Tiu, Nicoleta Mateoc-Sirb, Ciprian Ioan Rujescu

“…Despite a higher GDP per capita than its neighbors, food insecurity rates remain concerning, pointing to underlying socio-economic inequalities. …”
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