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Meter‐Scale Roughness of the Lunar Surface

Abstract Small‐scale surface roughness is a key indicator of local geological processes, yet it has not previously been mapped globally on the Moon. We present global meter‐scale surface roughness maps generated from the Lunar Orbiter Laser Altimeter pulses, which record informat...

Climate warming and intensified precipitation extremes triggered regime shifts in Lake Ayakkum, East Kunlun Mountains

Study Region Ayakkum Lake on the Kumukuli Basin. Study Focus This study utilizes the meteorological and lake-level data to analyze climatic and hydrological change in the Ayakkum Lake region during 1961–2023, elucidating the driver mechanisms through which climate variablity and...

Swiping into risk and reward: dating apps, digital leisure, and feminism in the uneven terrain of technological intimacy

Dating apps have become central to contemporary digital leisure, functioning as immersive environments where intimacy, pleasure, and safety are negotiated across digital and embodied contexts. Drawing on feminist theory, post-humanist perspectives, and narrative inquiry, this stu...

Hydrometra in a mixed‐breed domestic cat in Indonesia

Abstract Hydrometra is a condition in which the uterus is filled with non‐infected fluid. A 2‐year‐old, female, mixed‐breed cat was presented to the Urban Animal Pet Care Clinic for ovariohysterectomy. On physical examination, the cat weighed 3.4 kg and had a rectal temperature o...

REDISTRIBUTION OF T-CELL IMMUNITY (CD4/CD8) INDICATORS IN ACUTE DIARRHEAL DISEASES OCCURRING AGAINST THE BACKGROUND OF INTESTINAL PARASITOSIS

Redistribution of T-cell immunity (CD4/CD8) parameters in acute diarrhea against the background of intestinal parasitosis. The clinical picture of acute intestinal infections in young children changes significantly when concomitant parasitosis occurs, and profound immunological s...

Monsters of finance

Abstract An anthropology of horror can serve as a vernacular critique of financial speculation. Drawing on fieldwork in San Pedro, Paraguay, I track horror across three registers: pombero tricksters; plata yvyguy (buried money) as a founding myth of postwar finance; and obligatio...

On the Convergence of ILC for Hilfer Fractional-Order Systems with Initial State Errors

This paper addresses tracking control for nonlinear Hilfer fractional-order systems (HFOS) with initial state errors. To enhance tracking performance over repeated operations, a closed-loop Dα,β-type and first-order PDα,β-type iterative learning control strategy is proposed. By e...

Isolation and identification of usnic acid from Usnea articulata and evaluation of the antioxidant and antibacterial activities of its ethanol and acetone extracts

Abstract In this study, the antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of Usnea articulata were investigated, and usnic acid was isolated and structurally characterized. Antioxidant activity and total phenolic content were evaluated in acetone and ethanol extracts of the species us...

Reclassifying Single Lead Sinus Rhythm ECGs for Improved AF Recurrence Detection With Deep Learning

BACKGROUND: Atrial fibrillation (AF) remains a common outcome after catheter ablation, with recurrence observed in up to 50% of patients within 5 years. Despite extensive research, challenges remain in optimizing observation and prediction windows for AF recurrence assessment. Th...

In the beginning was the name: naming and framing sustainable cultural tourism destinations in peripheral areas

Early-stage tourism development in peripheral areas often takes place under ‘below-zero’ conditions, where tourism is weakly established, place identities fragmented, and conventional branding strategies premature. In such contexts, the name of a place and its associated communic...

Torque expression in directly printed and thermoformed clear aligners: a controlled in vitro biomechanical comparison of power ridge effects

Abstract Background Torque control of anterior teeth remains a major challenge in clear aligner therapy. Power ridges have been introduced to improve buccolingual root control; however, their biomechanical performance in directly printed aligners remains insufficiently investigat...

Translocation and Allocation of Smooth Vetch‐Derived Nitrogen Along the Plant–Soil Continuum in Citrus Orchards

ABSTRACT The dynamics and distribution of legume‐derived nitrogen (N) throughout the phenological cycle in legume‐based agroforestry systems remain poorly understood, limiting our understanding of N allocation and use efficiency. Here, an in situ 15 N labeling approach was used t...

Magnoflorine Ameliorates Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease by Targeting the NDUFV1 Subunit of Complex I to Regulate the ROS/AMPK Signaling Pathway

Abstract Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a prevalent metabolic disorder with limited therapeutics. Magnoflorine (MAG), a natural alkaloid from edible plants, ameliorates MASLD; however, its direct targets remain unclear. Here, by integrating th...

Age-related bone mineral density patterns in a large German clinical DXA cohort: device-specific comparisons with international reference populations

In a large German clinical DXA cohort, comparisons with international reference populations were strongly device-dependent. iDXA values were consistently lower, whereas Prodigy Pro values showed closer but age- and cohort-dependent agreement. The data should not be interpreted as...

Copper-based targeted nanozyme platform with sequential phototherapy-enzymatic therapy for orchestrating macrophage homeostasis in rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) remains a formidable clinical challenge due to the vicious cycle of hyperactivated M1 macrophages, excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS), and sustained pro-inflammatory cytokine storm. Herein, we rationally engineered a targeted copper-based nanozyme p...

Beyond Pitch: Exploring Acoustic and Psychosocial Factors Shaping Voice Perception in Transmasculine Individuals

Purpose: Self-perception of voice is a critical outcome for individuals seeking gender-affirming care; however, the variables associated with vocal self-perception remain unclear. While masculinizing gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) contributes to voice masculinization and...

The promise of CCTV in early childhood settings in England

Recent cases of serious abuse and neglect in early childhood settings in England have intensified calls for mandatory closed-circuit television (CCTV). This colloquium examines the growing association between safeguarding and visibility, distinguishing CCTV's evidential value fro...

Candida albicans Urinary Tract Infection with Suspected Fungal Hepatobiliary Disease in an Immunosuppressed Dog: A Case Report

Fungal urinary tract infections (UTIs) are uncommon in dogs and are typically associated with immunocompromised patients or those with other predisposing factors. Fungal hepatobiliary disease is rarely reported in the veterinary literature. This case report describes a dog on dua...

A comparison of perioperative outcomes for da Vinci robotic-assisted, laparoscopic and open surgery in oncologic procedures: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis of evidence from China

The use of robot-assisted surgery (RAS) has increased markedly in China, but comparative evidence on its perioperative performance in cancer care is dispersed across specialties and study designs. This review synthesized Chinese evidence to examine the safety and effectiveness of...

Subtype-specific distribution of genetic disorders in congenital heart disease: a registry based study from China

Abstract Background Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of birth defects. This study aimed to characterize the spectrum of genetic disorders associated with CHD. Methods CHD cases obtained from a provincial birth defect surveillance system in China between 2022 an...