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Reward reactivity in non-suicidal self-injury in adolescents: protocol for a longitudinal study

<title>Abstract</title> Background The high incidence and serious consequences of non-suicidal self-injurious (NSSI) behaviors in adolescents warrants the attention of medical professionals, sociologists, and educators. Evidences of enhanced reward reactivity have been observed i...

Phenology-Informed Crop Type Mapping in Semi-Arid Morocco Using Sentinel-2 NDVI Time Series: A Machine Learning Approach with Temporal Sensitivity Analysis

Accurate crop mapping is essential for food security and water resource management in semi-arid North Africa. This study evaluated four machine learning algorithms for crop classification using Sentinel-2 NDVI time series in the Al Haouz region, Morocco with a time series of 12 d...

Exploring genetic variability in FOXE1 through in silico approaches: new insights on UTR variants

<title>Abstract</title> The <italic>FOXE1</italic> gene is a transcription factor critical for thyroid development and function, and has been associated with thyroid disorders and other phenotypic traits like cancer and orofacial clefts. This study explores the genetic variabilit...

Economic Burden of Heart Failure in Europe: A Systematic Review of Costs and Cost-Effectiveness

Heart failure (HF) affects over 64 million individuals worldwide and is a major cause of hospitalization and mortality, particularly among older adults. In Europe, HF imposes a significant and growing economic burden. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the economic impact o...

Trends and patterns of varicella zoster virus infection in Kilifi: A population-based serosurvey

Abstract There is limited epidemiologic data on varicella zoster virus (VZV) infections from low- and middle-income countries including Kenya. We aimed to describe the seroepidemiology of VZV in Kilifi, Kenya, where varicella vaccine is not included in the national infant immuniz...

Indistinguishable single photons from a quantum dot in a nanopost cavity

Wavelength-tunable sources of single photons are key devices for scaling up optical quantum technologies. In this context, individual quantum dots (QDs) embedded in broadband photonic nanostructures are particularly appealing. The nanopost cavity, which is built with a segment of...

Resolving circumarctic zero-curtain phenomena with AI-integrated earth observations

<title>Abstract</title> Across the circumarctic, permafrost landscapes store approximately 1700 billion metric tons of organic carbon - nearly twice atmospheric levels - yet reservoir stability depends on the zero-curtain, a subsurface thermal plateau that emerges when latent hea...

Enteric pathogens in soil adjacent to public waste bins in Maputo, Mozambique offers potential for environmental surveillance

Abstract Wastewater surveillance has been widely adopted since the COVID-19 pandemic, but non-sewered or onsite sanitation is a common form of sanitation in cities of low- and middle-income countries. Environmental surveillance in these settings requires expanding analyses beyond...

Characteristics of tropical clouds with strong updrafts revealed by Doppler-velocity measurements from EarthCARE/CPR

Abstract. Updrafts within clouds are important for the climate system, yet global assessments have traditionally relied on indirect proxies. The EarthCARE satellite's 94 GHz Cloud Profiling Radar (CPR) provides the first global, spaceborne Doppler velocity (Vd) profiles of clouds...

The Hybrid Artisan: Integrating AI-Powered Design Tools with Traditional Craftsmanship for Sustainable Creative Entrepreneurship

As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies advance, traditional craftsmen face new challenges: innovating using digital tools while preserving cultural authenticity and heritage knowledge. The “hybrid artisan,” who strategically integrates AI-based design tools with traditional...

Biogeochemical dichotomy and intra-order variability in Miliolid and Rotaliid foraminifera

Abstract. Foraminiferal geochemical records reflect both environmental and biological influences. Disentangling these factors is essential for improving their application in marine monitoring and contributing valuable insights into the evolution across major foraminiferal lineage...

Evaluating the knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of the musculoskeletal anatomy of the back among health professionals: A cross-sectional needs assessment study

A strong grasp of musculoskeletal (MSK) anatomy of the back is essential for clinical competence, diagnostic accuracy, and procedural safety. Persistent knowledge gaps among healthcare professionals, along with reduced curricular emphasis and inconsistent reinforcement, have been...

A Novel Differential Pathlength Factor Model for Near-Infrared Diffuse Optical Imaging

Near infrared diffuse optical imaging can be performed in reflectance and transmission mode and relies on physical models along with measurements to extract information on changes in chromophore concentration. Continuous-wave near-infrared diffuse optical imaging relies on accura...

Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence for Consultation Preparation in Shared Decision Making: Can a Handbook Provide Support?

Background: Shared Decision Making (SDM) is considered the gold standard of patient-centered care but often fails in clinical routine due to time constraints and a lack of patient preparation. While patients often struggle to articulate their preferences and questions, new develo...

Neuropeptide diversity and evolutionary patterns in crustaceans: insights into adaptations, agonism, and functional importance in organs

<title>Abstract</title> Background Crustaceans exhibit great diversity in anatomical, physiological, and behavioral adaptations, all of which contribute to their evolutionary success, and neuropeptides are important regulators mediating these adaptations. While expansion of certa...

Lost balance: synergy-redundancy dysfunction in Alzheimer’s disease

<title>Abstract</title> Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common neurodegenerative disorder, yet reliable early biomarkers are still lacking, which greatly hinders timely intervention for AD. This study employed an integrated information decomposition framework to systematical...

Atomic clocks and gravitational waves as probes of non-metricity

Abstract Non-metricity provides a natural extension of Riemannian geometry, yet its experimental signatures remain largely unexplored. In this work we investigate how spacetime non-metricity can be probed through high-precision observations, focusing on atomic clocks and gravitat...

CRISPR-Cas9-induced genetic mosaicism in three species of the microcrustacean Daphnia

Abstract Genetic mosaicism can arise from in vivo CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing, especially in the embryos. This study evaluates the extent of genetic mosaicism resulted from CRISPR-Cas9-mediated knockout for 11 genes in the freshwater microcrustacean Daphnia magna, D. pulex , and D....

Inversion Problem in Algebras of Integrable Functions With Summable Fourier Transforms

ABSTRACT In this paper, we study the norm‐controlled inversion problem in two classes of algebras of integrable functions. In contrast of the classical case of , we prove that this problem has a positive solution in our setting without any additional restrictions.

Convolutional LSTM surrogate for mesoscale hydrocode simulations of granular wave propagation

Granular materials subjected to impact loading exhibit heterogeneous spatiotemporal dynamics governed by stress-wave propagation, pore collapse, and grain-scale rearrangement. Mesoscale hydrocodes can resolve these mechanisms, but the computational cost of repeated simulations li...