Morphological characterization of biominerals from five multicellular marine algae species by A. M. Zakharenko, M. A. Nawaz, V. V. Chaika, I. V. Zemchenko, T. Yu. Orlova, A. A. Begun, R. V. Romashko, A. N. Galkina, A. A. Karabtsov, G. Chung, K. S. Golokhvast

“…Silica biominerals are deposited as amorphous solid structures in plant cells and tissues, providing rigidity to different plant parts and assisting in defence. …”
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Bouncing Spallation Bombs During the 2021 La Palma Eruption, Canary Islands, Spain by James M. D. Day, Harri Geiger, Valentin R. Troll, Francisco J. Perez-Torrado, Meritxell Aulinas, Guillem Gisbert, Juan Carlos Carracedo

“…They left multiple impact craters on their travel path and frequently spalled incandescent fragments on impact with substrate, leading to significant fire hazard for partially buried trees and structures far beyond the range of ballistic transport. …”
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GbTRB1 binds telomeric DNA in Ginkgo biloba by Yu Sun, Huimin Zhang, Yirong Zou, Xueqin Guo, Yuping Feng, Di Liu, Hai Lu

“…Abstract Telomere-binding proteins play a crucial role in maintaining the stability of telomere structures. In this study, we found that GbTRB1, a double-stranded telomere-binding protein, can bind telomeric DNA., plays a pivotal role in telomere complex stability in Ginkgo biloba. …”
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Flexural behavior of timber-high-performance concrete experimental slabs by Tomáš Vlach, Jonáš Klimt, Eliška Kafková, Jan Macháček, Věra Kabíčková, Jakub Hájek

“…The traditional concept of combining these materials is used for ceiling structures – slabs, panels, floor panels, where timber is most often in the form of beams and a concrete slab is applied over the beams as a material transmitting compressive stress. …”
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Novel spin dynamics in the superconducting state of kagomé superconductor by Masaki Shibata, Hidemitsu Takahashi, Shumpei Oguchi, Shunsaku Kitagawa, Kenji Ishida, Soichiro Yamane, Shingo Yonezawa, Yongkai Li, Yugui Yao, Zhiwei Wang

“…Abstract The kagomé lattice, characterized by its unique geometry, hosts exotic electronic structures such as Dirac points, flat bands, and van Hove singularities, which are closely linked to electronic instabilities. …”
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Construction of PMoV/rGO/Pt nanocomposite with photoreduced graphene oxide for efficient quantification of vanillic acid by Shixu Chen, Na Li, Cong Zhang, Haiyan Zhao, Min Cui, Bao Sun

“…Polyoxometalates (POMs), as a unique type of metal–oxygen cluster compound, undergo multi-electron transfer while maintaining their structures. In this study, an electrochemical sensor that rapidly and sensitively detects vanillic acid was synthesized using vanadium-substituted POM (H4PMo11VO40, PMoV), reduced graphene oxide (rGO), and platinum (Pt) nanoparticles, where PMoV acted as both the photoreductant and stabilizer. …”
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Materials Graph Library (MatGL), an open-source graph deep learning library for materials science and chemistry by Tsz Wai Ko, Bowen Deng, Marcel Nassar, Luis Barroso-Luque, Runze Liu, Ji Qi, Atul C. Thakur, Adesh Rohan Mishra, Elliott Liu, Gerbrand Ceder, Santiago Miret, Shyue Ping Ong

“…Abstract Graph deep learning models, which incorporate a natural inductive bias for atomic structures, are of immense interest in materials science and chemistry. …”
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1D TiO2 Nanostructures Prepared from Seeds Presenting Tailored TiO2 Crystalline Phases and Their Photocatalytic Activity for Escherichia coli in Water by Julieta Cabrera, Dwight Acosta, Alcides López, Roberto J. Candal, Claudia Marchi, Pilar García, Dante Ríos, Juan M. Rodriguez

“…After annealing at 400°C for 2 h, a fraction of nanotubes was conserved in all the samples but, depending on the anatase/rutile ratio in the starting material, spherical and rod-shaped structures were also observed. The photocatalytic activity of 1D nanostructures was evaluated by measuring the deactivation of E. coli in stirred water in the dark and under UV-A/B irradiation. …”
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Characterization of size distribution and markers for mosquito extracellular vesicles by Félix Rey-Cadilhac, Florian Rachenne, Antonin Marquant, Josephine Lai Kee Him, Aurélie Ancelin, Veronica Foisor, Marie Morille, Marie Morille, Sébastien Lyonnais, Chantal Cazevieille, Dorothée Missé, Julien Pompon

“…Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are non-replicative, cell-derived membranous structures secreted by potentially all eukaryotic cells, playing a crucial role in intercellular communication. …”
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Formation and evolution mechanisms of topological and chemical short-range order in NiCoCr multi-principal element alloy during solidification process by Kefan Li, Zhaoyang Hou, Pengfei Zou, Jubo Wu, Quanhua Gao, Gang Shi, Sha Sha, Kejun Dong

“…The cluster type index method (CTIM) was used to identify and characterize the topological structures of atomic cluster during the solidification process. …”
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Edible biopolymers with functional additives coatings for postharvest quality preservation in horticultural crops: a review by Rohan Rama Krishnan, Abdulhakeem Dapo Olasupo, Keya Himanshu Patel, Islamiyat Folashade Bolarinwa, Moruf Olanrewaju Oke, Catherine Okafor, Chikere Nkwonta, Idolo Ifie

“…Biopolymers are chain-like molecular structures made of covalently attached monomeric units derived from renewable resources, microorganisms, or synthetic and biodegradable sources. …”
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The role of epithelial alarmins and Th2 cytokines in the inflammatory response in allergic rhinitis by V. V. Makarevich, A. D. Taganovich, T. V. Mironova, I. P. Shilovskiy, M. R. Khaitov, A. G. Kadushkin

“…This literature review provides information on the influence of the listed mediators on the structural cells of the nasal cavity and blood immune cells (T- and B-lymphocytes, eosinophils, macrophages, dendritic cells), and discusses their association with the manifestation of AR symptoms and the severity of the disease. …”
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Customer incivility’s impacts on the telesales’ job performance and turnover intention by Nguyễn Mỹ Phúc, Ngô Quang Huân, Nguyễn Viết Bằng

“…The data is analyzed via Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Research findings indicate that customer incivility negatively affects telesales by leading to emotional exhaustion, reduced job performance, and higher turnover intention. …”
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GRANODIORITES OF OLEKMINSKY COMPLEX OF THE EASTERN TRANSBAIKALIA: U-Pb LA-ICP-MS ZIRCONS GEOCHRONOLOGY AND AGE POSITION OF COMPLEX by S. I. Dril, V. P. Kovach, А. В. Kotov, K.-L. Wang, А. М. Larin, Y. Iizuka, H.-Y. Lee

“…However, these dates are not correlated with the existing legends of geological maps covering the area of the Western-Stanovoy structural-formation zone or the Western-Stanovoy terrane, as the intrusive formations of the Olekminsky complex are dated as the Early Paleozoic. …”
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Assessing school happiness: development and validation of a measurement scale for parents/guardians by Patrícia Gramaxo, Álvaro Dias, Marta Abelha, Marta Abelha, Georg Dutschke, Georg Dutschke, Filipa Seabra, Filipa Seabra

“…The model was tested using structural equation modeling techniques.ResultsThe results identified four main components: relationships and teachers’ characteristics (People), teaching practice (Process), learning/leisure balance (Process), and green school (Place).DiscussionThe article discusses the development and validation of an instrument that can be used with parents/caretakers as one of the means of assessing a school’s overall happiness level and identifying key aspects to improve a school’s level of happiness. …”
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Sport Tourism Development: The Influence of Place Image, Knowledge, and Perceived Impact on Local Resident Support, Moderated by Tourism Dependency by Yuen-Onn Choong, Lee-Peng Ng, Thiam-Yong Kuek, Bobby Boon-Hui Chai, Lok-Sin Kuar, Sok-Yee Teoh, Chee-Wee Tee

“…Partial least squares structural equation modeling was employed to test the research model and hypotheses. …”
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The Use of Intrinsic Disorder and Phosphorylation by Oncogenic Viral Proteins to Dysregulate the Host Cell Cycle Through Interaction with pRb by Heidi Kast-Woelbern, Sarah K. Martinho, Kayla T. Julio, Audrey M. Vazzana, Abbey E. Mandagie, Ariane L. Jansma

“…This review evaluates the shared structural themes of binding motif, intrinsic disorder, and viral oncoprotein phosphorylation, utilized by eight different oncogenic viruses for the subjugation of pRb. …”
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Effects of Jet Break on Summer Precipitation in Central Asia by Mingzhen Gu, Jiali Luo, Nanxuan Jiang, Lei Wang, Zhiting Wang, Fuhai Luo, Chongyang Zhang, Xufan Xia, Jiankai Zhang

“…Abstract The intensity and position of the westerly jet influence precipitation in Central Asia, while the impact of its structural changes on precipitation remains underexplored. …”
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SMEs’ innovation and government support during the COVID-19 pandemic by Hang Thu Nguyen, Tra Thi Dan Vu, Hiep Manh Nguyen, Dung Bui Phuong Nguyen

“…Design/methodology/approach – We use World Bank survey data collected immediately before and after the COVID-19 outbreak and a generalized structural equation model to examine the mediating role of government support in the relationship between firm innovation, resilience and survival. …”
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Impact of hydrous species in surface alteration layer on mechanical properties of oxide glasses by Hongtu He, Jianxu Gong, Jiaxin Yu, Junyi Ma, Rui Wang, Linfeng Ding, Yuanzheng Yue, Qiuju Zheng

“…Upon exposure to static corrosion in aqueous solutions at 121 °C for 90 min, the ISG surface layer underwent nearly complete leaching of network-modifying ions, leading to structural alterations and increased water content within the layer. …”
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