A School-Based Vaccination Campaign with Trivalent Live Attenuated Intranasal Vaccine (tLAIV) During the 2024–2025 Influenza Season in Two Schools of...
A school‑based campaign offered the trivalent live attenuated intranasal influenza vaccine (tLAIV) to children aged 3‑11 in two Palermo schools during the 2024‑25 season. Of the 2,140 eligible students, 415 were vaccinated, yielding a 19.4 % adherence rate that varied by school. This adherence was statistically higher than the overall Palermo Local Health Authority coverage and the 2022‑23 pediatrician‑led pilot (p < 0.001). Participation was strongest in disadvantaged, multi‑ethnic neighborhoods and no safety issues were reported.
Secure Medical Image Cryptanalysis with Quantum Neural Networks for IoT-Enabled Cloud Storage
The paper introduces a unified security framework for IoT‑enabled medical imaging that blends hybrid post‑quantum encryption, a quantum neural network for cryptanalysis, federated deep learning, and secure cloud storage. The hybrid scheme merges post‑quantum cryptography, chaos‑based diffusion, and AES‑GCM, while...
Revenue Optimization in Buffet Systems: A Hybrid Pricing and Ancillary Revenue Approach
A new study introduces a data‑driven framework that blends multiple linear regression with profit‑maximization modeling to lift revenue in buffet‑style restaurants. Analyzing 100 observations, the research finds the alcohol attach rate to be the strongest driver of Average Revenue Per...
A Multiple-Methods Exploration of the "School-to-Suicide Pipeline"
A ten‑year, multiple‑method study examined 293 suicide decedents in a county, the majority of whom were Black/African American. By combining school record analysis with interviews of district psychologists and social workers, researchers identified school‑related factors—particularly exclusionary discipline—as significant contributors to...
Efficacy of a Combination of Fipronil and Permethrin in Reducing the Risk of Dirofilaria Immitis Transmission to Dogs in Field...
A field trial in northern Greece evaluated Frontline Tri‑Act®, a topical fipronil‑permethrin blend, for heartworm prevention in dogs. Twenty‑four heartworm‑naïve Beagles were split 1:1 between monthly IVP treatment and an untreated control over seven months of peak mosquito activity. At study...
Utilizing Wearable Technology to Characterize and Predict Post-Exertional Malaise Crashes Across Post-COVID Syndrome and Chronic Inflammatory Conditions: Study Protocol of...
A prospective observational study called U‑WaTCH will enroll 300 adults—100 with post‑COVID syndrome, 100 with inflammatory rheumatic diseases, and 100 healthy volunteers—to wear Apple Watch SE or compatible devices for up to 180 days. Continuous streams of heart‑rate variability, activity, sleep, environmental...
Bioprocessing Method Is a Critical Factor for IgM Oligomerization
Researchers compared fed‑batch and semi‑continuous perfusion bioprocesses for recombinant IgM production in CHO DG44 and CHO K1 cell lines, generating either pentameric (5IgM) or hexameric (6IgM) antibodies with or without a J‑chain. The perfusion approach, which continuously supplies fresh medium...
A Novel Approach for Forecasting Algal Bloom: Long Short-Term Memory Artificial Neural Network Optimized by Arithmetic Mean Algorithm
Researchers introduced an arithmetic mean optimization algorithm (AMOA) to train long short‑term memory (LSTM) networks for forecasting chlorophyll‑a concentrations from satellite data across 15 Black Sea estuarine stations. Comparative tests showed LSTM‑AMOA achieved the lowest root‑mean‑square error and the best...
Development and Experimental Verification of Corrugated Steel Sheathed CFS Shear Walls with a Self-Centering Energy Dissipation Brace
Researchers have created a cold‑formed steel (CFS) shear wall system that integrates a self‑centering energy dissipation brace (SCEDB). Full‑scale tests on six wall specimens showed shear capacity gains of up to 47% for 5 mm corrugated sheathing (Q915) and 27% for...
Investigation of SARS-CoV-2 Variants at Primer Binding Sites in Diagnostic Platforms and the Effect on Laboratory Diagnostic Samples
Researchers examined ~26,000 SARS‑CoV‑2 genomes to assess how mutations in primer and probe binding sites affect RT‑PCR diagnostic accuracy. They evaluated twelve primer sets across time, geography, and variant categories, finding mismatch rates from 0.15% up to 77.15% and linking...
Within-Week Variation of Training Load in Turkish Elite Soccer Players by Players Positions Running Title: Positional Training Load Variations in...
A recent study of 19 Turkish First League players across 86 training sessions used GPS data to examine within‑week load variations by position. Defenders and midfielders showed significant fluctuations in acceleration and deceleration per minute across micro‑cycles, while forwards’ metrics...
Comparison of Cow Productivity Indicators in Brahman and Bos Taurus &Times; Bos Indicus Cows Under Tropical Conditions
Researchers evaluated 194 cows—46 Brahman and 148 Bos taurus × Bos indicus crossbreds—under tropical conditions to compare productivity indicators that incorporate both calf output and cow size. Crossbred animals, especially Angus × Zebu and Charolais × Zebu, consistently outperformed pure Brahman in weaning weight, kilograms of...
Labels, Language and Other Strategies to Improve Communication About Lower Grade Ductal Carcinoma in Situ: Integration of Findings From Theoretical...
A mixed‑methods study combined a theoretical review with patient interviews to pinpoint language that best supports women diagnosed with low‑grade ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). Using Communication Accommodation Theory, researchers mapped clinician‑patient interactions across five communication domains and uncovered a...
A Comb-Shaped, Silicone-Scaffolded Hydrogel Electrode for Stable Overnight EEG Acquisition in Assistive BCI Applications
Researchers unveiled a comb‑shaped, silicone‑scaffolded hydrogel electrode designed for stable overnight EEG acquisition in assistive brain‑computer interface (BCI) applications. The device maintains low scalp impedance for eight continuous hours, works on both hairless and hair‑bearing scalp, and delivers 100% triple‑blink...
Geopolitical Shocks and Default Probabilities of European Firms: A Sectoral Heterogeneity Analysis
A new study uses local projections on 1,324 European firms (Jan 2021‑Apr 2026) to measure how geopolitical risk shocks affect sector‑specific default probabilities. A one‑standard‑deviation rise in the Caldara‑Iacoviello GPR Index lifts the logit‑transformed Bloomberg five‑year default probability most in Consumer Staples...