Expression of catecholaminergic genes in the midbrain and prepulse inhibition in rats with a genetic catatonia by M. A. Ryazanova, O. I. Prokudina, V. S.  Plekanchuk, T. A. Alekhina

“…The GC rat strain (from the words “genetic” and “catatonia”) was created by selection for predisposition to passive-defensive reaction of catatonic freezing in response to stressing stimuli. Rats of the GC strain have previously demonstrated a number of biochemical and behavioral properties similar to those of patients with schizophrenia and depression. …”
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Persistence of an Endangered Amphibian in a Fully Anthropogenic Forested Pondscape by Tibor Hartel, Cristian Valeriu Maloș, Eliana Sevianu, Ionuț Pascu

“…Pond availability closely followed precipitation: wet years (2021, 2023) supported ~25 ponds/km2, while drought in 2022 led to a 90% reduction in pond formation. Adult occupancy was high in 2021 and 2023 (ψ > 0.8), and egg/larval occupancy in 2021 reached ψ = 0.70. …”
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Boosting H-Darrieus vertical axis wind turbine performance: A CFD investigation of J-Blade aerodynamics by Ahmed Abdallah, Micheal A. William, Nour A. Moharram, Iham F. Zidane

“…At λ = 2.5, minor performance trade-offs were observed, with the J-blade experiencing a 3.6 % reduction in torque compared to NACA0015. However, the overall findings suggest that J-blades can significantly enhance VAWT efficiency, making them well-suited for urban wind energy applications.…”
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Extreme Weather Events Interact With Local Contexts to Alter the Frequency of Firearm Violence and Child Maltreatment in Wayne County, Michigan by Rebeccah Sokol, Cynthia Gerlein‐Safdi, Michelle Degli Esposti, Mildred Wallace

“…We did not observe any reduction, however, during the first year of the COVID‐19 pandemic. …”
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Hybrid Tool Holder by Laser Powder Bed Fusion of Dissimilar Steels: Towards Eliminating Post-Processing Heat Treatment by Faraz Deirmina, Ville-Pekka Matilainen, Simon Lövquist

“…Examples include weight reduction, improving the vibration-dampening properties, or directing the coolant to the critical zones through intricate conformal cooling channels aimed at extending the tool life. …”
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Investigating the Performance of Epoxy Concentrations in the Self-Healing of Concrete. by Manzi, Evans Evalist

“…The experimental setup aimed to simulate real-world scenarios where concrete structures may be exposed to external stresses leading to cracks. The results revealed a consistent decrease in slump as epoxy concentrations increased, indicating a reduction in concrete work-ability. …”
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Application and evaluation of the technical condition of composite materials in aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles by acoustic emission method of nondestructive testing by A. V. Popov, A. O. Samuylov, I. S. Cherepanov

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Factors Affecting Eating Motivation Play a Role in Orthorexia Nervosa in University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study by Rabia Melda Karaağaç, Indrani Kalkan

“…Interventions should address this balance by promoting a holistic approach to nutrition, integrating stress management techniques, and raising awareness of ON through targeted workshops and educational programs for students and health professionals. …”
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ASSOCIATION BETWEEN PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS AND STAGES OF ACNE: A COMMUNITY BASED EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDY IN LAHORE, PAKISTAN by Zikria Saleem, Dr. Nosheen Mustafa, Zunaira Akbar, Sonia Imtiaz

“…Therefore, it is inevitable that targeted educational modules should be designed for the youth affected by acne due to psychosocial and physiological reasons along with clinical and non-clinical management preferences …”
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Covid-19 Pandemic and Students Performance in Selected Secondary Schools in Rukungiri District. by Ainemigisha, Prossy

“…The findings highlighted the critical role of transitioning to digital platforms, stressing the need for educational institutions to ensure the quality and effectiveness of online instructional methods, in line with literature on the challenges of global crises. …”
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A cross-sectional study of how high-frequency hearing loss impacts cognitive functions in middle-aged-to-older adults by Dona M. P. Jayakody, Dona M. P. Jayakody, Dona M. P. Jayakody, Dona M. P. Jayakody, Paul McIlhiney, Paul McIlhiney, Inge Stegeman, Inge Stegeman, Robert H. Eikelboom, Robert H. Eikelboom, Robert H. Eikelboom, Robert H. Eikelboom

“…Audiometrically assessed better-ear, speech-frequency (0.5, 1, 2 & 4 kHz; BE4PTA) and high-frequency (6 & 8 kHz; BE2PTA) hearing loss were compared to cognitive functions measured using non-verbal tests from the Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery; covariates included hearing-loss asymmetry, age, sex, premorbid IQ, and mental health measured with the short-form Depression Anxiety Stress Scales.ResultsWhile correlation analyses demonstrated that all measured cognitive faculties were associated with both BE4PTA and BE2PTA, hierarchical linear regression analyses demonstrated that only BE4PTA predicted cognitive flexibility and working-memory ability after controlling for covariates; age primarily accounted for BE2PTA’s cognitive effects.ConclusionWhile both speech and higher-frequency hearing loss were associated with poorer cognition, only the former demonstrated effects beyond those of ageing. …”
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Aberrant highly prokineticin 2 and its association with inflammatory indexes and functional recovery in acute ischemic stroke patients by Lixiao Sun, Yuxin Fu, Jiecheng Yang, Xiaoli Wang, Dongsheng Cui, Qiang Feng, Xuguang Song, Zhe Li, Zhuangwei Wang, Wenchao Wang, Yiping Wu, Jingmei Wang

“…BackgroundProkineticin 2 is associated with the macrophages-mediated biological process, neuronal death, oxidative stress, and inflammatory processes, while its clinical value in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) has not been explored. …”
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Computational modeling of drug-eluting balloons in peripheral artery disease: Mechanisms, optimization, and translational insights by Mohammed A. AboArab, Vassiliki T. Potsika, Dimitrios S. Pleouras, Dimitrios I. Fotiadis

“…ML-driven surrogates and physics-informed neural networks (PINNs) enable real-time, patient-specific predictions with computational accelerations exceeding 600 × while maintaining less than 2 % deviation from high-fidelity solvers. …”
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Evaluating Adherence to Medication among Tuberculosis Patients by Komal Kapoor, Elina Dewanji Sen, Shashank Sharma, Amit Kumar Nayak

“…The prevalence of nonadherence to anti-TB treatment was 10.1%. Age, gender, educational qualifications, and occupation exhibited no significant association, whereas marital status was significantly associated with adherence to anti-TB treatment. …”
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The relationship of imposter phenomenon, self-esteem, and resilience: promoting well-being among registered nurses by Lizy Sonia Benjamin, Sumathi Robert Shanmugam, Judith Odanee Magwilang, Sahar Mahmoud Abdulla Hashim, Amutha Chellathurai, Asma Saad Habbash, Yahya Showkan Ali Hamdi, Fatimah Abdulla Asiri, Punitha Josephine, Romeo Jr Mostoles, Omar Hamed Matar Alshammari, Sultan Kayed Alharbi

“…This indicates that coping mechanisms are likely to be formulated as a response to the feelings of an imposter, whereas self-esteem is predicted by resilience directly without mediation of IP. …”
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Features of anxiety and attention in elementary school students of the Russian North by Olga P. Bartosh, Tatiana P. Bartosh, Marina V. Mychko

“…A child’s body in the contemporary educational process with innovative programs and electronic devices, along with insufficient motor activity, against the background of low reserve capacity in the North, experiences the psychoemotional stress. …”
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Study on cutting force in laser-assisted ultrasonic elliptical vibration machining (LUEVM) of high volume SiCp/Al composites by Peicheng Peng, Tian Tian, Heshuai Yu, Daohui Xiang, Ke Niu, Wei Gao, Yanqin Li, Zhaojie Yuan, Guofu Gao

“…The results show that the predicted value matches the experimental value well, and the maximum error is 18.2 %. …”
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Self-actualization of individuals with intellectual disability: role of the environment by Anna M. Shcherbakova

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Item condition of the autonomic nervous system in patients with hypertension stage II low additional cardiovascular risk depending on the status of smokers by E. A. Poznanskaya, V. V. Syvolap

“…Modulatory effect of smoking on the pathological processes of cardiac remodeling in hypertensive patients manifested by an increase in systolic and diastolic dimensions of the left atrium, wall thickness and left ventricular mass, without an extension of the heart cavities, with an increase in diastolic left ventricular intramyocardial stresses. Restructuring in hypertensive heart under the influence of smoking creates the conditions for changes in diastolic filling of the left ventricle, with a reduction in active relaxation, increase in the contribution of late filling and prolongation of isometric relaxation.…”
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Multifunctional roles of intercropping in the management of insect pests affecting pulse crops: a comprehensive bibliometric analysis by Rachid Lamzira, Karim El Fakhouri, Rachid Boulamtat, Seid Ahmed Kemal, Ali Oubayoucef, Chaimae Ramdani, Issam Meftah Kadmiri, Mustapha El Bouhssini

“…However, like all crops, pulse crops face many biotic and abiotic challenges that lead to a reduction in productivity and quality. Managing key biotic stresses, such as insect pests and diseases in pulse crops, primarily involves a combination of multiple strategies including cultural practices, biological control, host plant resistance, and synthetic pesticides. …”
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