Combined multi-scale characterization of pores in ultra-thick coal seams of Jurassic Xishanyao Formation, Tiaohu-Malang sags, Santanghu Basin by Yue CHEN, Qiqi LEI, Dongmin MA, Xin WANG, Xinggang WANG, Diefang HUANG, Gaoxiang RONG

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The AFFIRM Framework for gender-affirming care: qualitative findings from the Transgender and Gender Diverse Health Equity Study by Meg Quint, Schuyler Bailar, Alexis Miranda, Shalender Bhasin, Devin O’Brien-Coon, Sari L. Reisner

“…This study sought to explore the experiences of TGD adults to inform gender-affirming care delivery and develop an actionable framework for practice. …”
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Social capital and physical activity: a literature review up to March 2024 by Zhendong Gao, Chen Soon Chee, Roxana Dev Omar Dev, Yutong Liu, Jianhong Gao, Rui Li, Fangyi Li, Xiaoxiao Liu, Tao Wang

“…Despite numerous studies exploring the relationship between social capital and physical activity, there is still a lack of systematic understanding of how different dimensions of social capital influence physical activity levels. …”
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Cassava–soybean intercropping alleviates continuous cassava cropping obstacles by improving its rhizosphere microecology by Huixian Chen, Lixia Ruan, Sheng Cao, Wen He, Haixia Yang, Zhenhua Liang, Hengrui Li, Wanling Wei, Zhenling Huang, Xiu Lan

“…To find an effective method to alleviate the obstacle of cassava continuous cropping and explore the effect of cassava–soybean intercropping, this study analysed the differences in cassava agronomic traits, yield, soil physicochemical properties, microbial community structure, and metabolites between cassava single cropping (M) and cassava–soybean intercropping (MD) and its effects on continuous cassava cropping soil.MethodsThe correlations between yield, agronomic traits, soil physicochemical properties, microbial diversity, and metabolites were explored, and the effect of the cassava–soybean intercropping model on cassava soil was revealed.ResultsThe results showed that compared with group M, soil pH, porosity, organic matter, available nitrogen, and fresh potato yield in the MD group significantly increased by 8.59, 13.66, 20.68, 23.29, and 50.61%, respectively, and soil bulk density significantly decreased by 9.68%. …”
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Interaction between walkability and fine particulate matter on ischemic heart disease: A prospective cohort study in China by Jiayun Zhang, Peng Shen, Yixing Wang, Zihan Li, Lisha Xu, Jie Qiu, Jingjing Hu, Zongming Yang, Yonghao Wu, Zhanghang Zhu, Hongbo Lin, Zhiqin Jiang, Liming Shui, Mengling Tang, Mingjuan Jin, Feng Tong, Kun Chen, Jianbing Wang

“…Dose-response relationships were explored using restricted cubic spline (RCS) functions. …”
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High concentrations of polyethylene microplastics restrain the growth of Cinnamomum camphora seedling by reducing soil water holding capacity by Run Yang, Jinping Wang, Huanying Fang, Jinwen Xia, Guomin Huang, Rongzhen Huang, Hong Zhang, Liqin Zhu, Lichao Zhang, Jihong Yuan

“…Although there is an increasing number of studies exploring the effects of MPs on plants in recent days, most of them focus on crops only. …”
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Inhibition of S100A8/A9 ameliorates neuroinflammation by blocking NET formation following traumatic brain injury by Guihong Shi, Yiyao Cao, Jianye Xu, Bo Chen, Xu Zhang, Yanlin Zhu, Liang Liu, Xilei Liu, Luyuan Zhang, Yuan Zhou, Shenghui Li, Guili Yang, Xiao Liu, Fanglian Chen, Xin Chen, Jianning Zhang, Shu Zhang

“…These findings underscore the critical pathological role of S100A8/A9 in TBI and emphasize the need for further exploration of S100A8/A9 inhibitor Paquinimod as a potential therapeutic strategy for TBI.…”
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Gender within the Pursuit of Doctoral Education by Efiritha Chauraya

“…The study’s broad aim was to explore female PhD students’ experiences within their doctoral studies. …”
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Effect of open and locked exercise on cognitive function in older adults by Yuping Zou

“…Methods: The purpose of this review is to comprehensively explore the effects of open movement and locked exercise on cognitive function in the elderly. …”
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Radar-measured passerine vertical speeds reveal a migratory switch near a major barrier by Yuval Werber, Nir Sapir

“…We calculated individual departure and landing timing using vertical-looking radar in the Hula Valley, compiled nightly departure and landing ratios (departure and landing amounts relative to total migration flux), and explored how these are affected by meteorological conditions. …”
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THEATRICAL LIFE AND REPERTOIRE OF THE MARIONETTE THEATRE OF ESTERHÁZ by Kata ASZTALOS

“…The increasing numbers of marionette operas staged today in Hungary and the on-going explorations of the marionette theatre in Fertőd confirm the relevance of this matter. …”
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Does longtermism depend on questionable forms of aggregation? by Marina Moreno

“…Since the number of individuals of future generations far exceeds the number of current individuals and those closer in time, future generations are to be morally prioritised, according to longtermism. This paper explores the implications of rejecting the premise of moral aggregation of individuals and adopting a strongly non-aggregationist position instead. …”
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Leaving Before Completing: How Course Withdrawal Predicts College Student Success by Ibrahim Bicak, Z.W. Taylor

“… Course withdrawal is common among college students, but scant empirical research has explored the effects of course withdrawal on student outcomes (e.g., persistence, degree attainment). …”
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Trace Elements Concentrations in Water and Aquatic Biota from Ase Creek in Niger Delta by CL Overah, CMA Iwegbue, EK Ossa, GE Nwajei

“…Metal concentrations in the fish species and aquatic plants in this study are good indicators for environmental monitoring in Nigerian rivers. Oil explorations, industries and anthropogenic wastes were traceable to the elevated metal concentrations in the Ase-creek. …”
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Artificial intelligence-based video monitoring of movement disorders in the elderly: a review on current and future landscapes by Kye Won Park, Maryam S Mirian, Martin J McKeown

“…To address these challenges, the utilisation of artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged. This review explores the advantages and challenges associated with using AI-driven video monitoring to care for elderly patients with movement disorders. …”
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Comparing ChatGPT And LSTM In Predicting Changes In Quarterly Financial Metrics by Vitali Chaiko

“…In recent years, machine learning has emerged as a powerful tool for such predictions. This study aims to explore the heretofore underexplored predictive potential of ChatGPT by predicting positive or negative changes in quarterly financial metrics, such as revenue and sales numbers, using textual data from social media. …”
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The narrative of the woman caught in adultery (JN 7:53-8:1-11) re-read in the Nigerian context by C. U. Manus, J. C. Ukaga

“…With the synchronic study of the receivers as our methodology, we expose the narrative of the unnamed adulteress woman in John 7:53-8:1-11, in order to seek a theological grounding for women’s human rights in the context of Nigeria, where Boko Haram’s dehumanization of the Chibok girls and other women is rife, and explore the Nigerian history of women activists. We exegetically expose the storyline of the text of John and contrast the ideas with the horrific incidence of women’s degradation in Nigeria. …”
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Critical Literacy Sustainability: What Pedagogical Practices? Whose Role? by Thamae Lipolelo, Matee Lihotetso Gloria

“…However, what remains questionable is the suitable pedagogical practices and the teachers’ and the learners’ roles in sustaining literacy in an education system: this study explored pedagogical practices and investigated both stakeholders’ roles in sustaining literacy among ESL learning. …”
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Crafting the messages for environmental NGOs: how narrative medium and mode shape different engagement levels by Wenye Mao, Yuko Nishide

“…Abstract Seeking to understand how Environmental non-governmental organizations (ENGOs) can optimize their message design in social media, this study explores the impact of two narrative strategies on multiple levels of audience engagement. …”
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