Strategies Used for the Discovery of New Microbial Metabolites with Antibiotic Activity by Pablo Dasí-Delgado, Cecilia Andreu, Marcel·lí del Olmo

“…This review explores innovative methods, such as investigating extreme environments where adverse conditions favor the emergence of unique metabolites; developing techniques, like the iChip, to cultivate previously uncultivable bacteria; using metagenomics to analyze complex samples that are difficult to isolate; and integrates artificial intelligence to accelerate genomic mining, structural prediction, and drug discovery optimization processes. …”
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Heterotrophic nitrification of organic nitrogen is stimulated by agricultural plants by Shending Chen, Zucong Cai, Mengqiu He, Ahmed S. Elrys, Lei Meng, Jun Zhao, Xinqi Huang, Jinbo Zhang, Christoph Müller

“…In contrast, autotrophic nitrification, which was pH-driven, was negatively correlated with plant N uptake. Structural equation modeling further revealed that heterotrophic nitrification and ammonification promote total plant N acquisition. …”
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Adsorption of Cd(II) and Fe(II) Ions by Inorganic Nanocomposites (CuO/ZnO) from Aqueous Solutions by Mohammed Khlaif Challab, Mohammad Javad Chaichi, Mohammed Turki Khathi, Omleila Nazari, Shahram Ghasemi

“…The maximum adsorption efficiency of heavy metals reached 86.7% for Cd(II) and 84.9% for Fe(II) at 25 °C when solution conditions totaled 10 mg/L of heavy metals alongside a pH setting of 6 using 0.09 g of sorbent. The structural and physical properties of the sorbent were analyzed by atomic and FTIR, along with FE-SEM, BET, XRD, and EDX systems. …”
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Social Norms Matter: University Students’ Misbehaviors in the Metro Carriage by Dong Zhang, Farrukh Baig, Song-Kai Mao, Hong-Feng Xu, Hui Jin, Li Li

“…., eating in the carriage, public display of affection, sound blaster, cross-legged sitting, leaning against the pole, and littering, in the metro carriage of Shanghai, China. With the structural equation model, it is revealed that both injunctive and descriptive norms impose significant impacts on passengers’ inappropriate behaviors, with the effect of the former generally to a greater degree. …”
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Performance evaluation of CFRP woven composite pipes: experimental testing and finite element analysis by Senthil Maharaj Kennedy, K. Amudhan, M. Sekar, A. Vasanthanathan

“…The present study examines the fabrication, mechanical assessment, and finite element analysis (FEA) of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) woven composite pipes in order to evaluate their structural capabilities. The goals entailed assessing the tensile, compressive, and pressure durability of the composite pipes using empirical examinations and verifying the findings using Finite Element Analysis (FEA). …”
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Results of large-scale ground magnetic survey on the Broknes Peninsula (Larsemann Hills, Princess Elizabeth Land, East Antarctica) by Gleb D. Gorelik, Natalia P. Senchina, Dmitrii E. Ushakov

“…Results of the studies will be used in future for geological interpretation of anomalies and compilation of the structural tectonic map of the region.…”
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Burnout among VET pathway university students: The role of academic stress and school-life satisfaction by Qing Xia, Chunmin Pang, Wenyu Zeng, Qiujing Li, Shiyong Wu, Xiaoma Xiao

“…This cross-sectional study employed partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) to assess the burnout symptoms of Chinese VET pathway university students and their associations with academic stress and school-life satisfaction via the most up-to-date burnout assessment tool (BAT). 357 VET route university students were included in the present study, and the data were analyzed via SPSS 26, PROCESS 4.0, SmartPLS 3, and AMOS 26. …”
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The Capabilities of Amlodipine/Lisinopril Single-Pill Combination in the Treatment of Newly Diagnosed Arterial Hypertension in a Middle-Aged Patient (Case Report) by A. I. Kochetkov, M. V. Lopukhina, E. A. Kotaeva, A. A. Kirichenko, O. D. Ostroumova

“…Arterial hypertension (AH) is one of the most significant modifiable risk factors that increase cardiovascular morbidity and mortality worldwide, including Russia. The complex of structural and functional changes in the heart that occurs during AH consists not only in the formation of left ventricular (LV) myocardial hypertrophy, but also in the myocardial stiffness increasing due to collagen formation and cardiomyocytes apoptosis. …”
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Bacterial Sialidases: Biological Significance and Application by Stephan Engibarov, Yana Gocheva, Irina Lazarkevich, Rumyana Eneva

“…In the field of enzymatic synthesis, they are used for the regioselective production of oligosaccharide analogs, enzymatic separation of isoenzymes and as a tool for structural analysis of sialylated glycans, among other applications.…”
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Vanadium dioxide enabled polarization insensitive tunable broadband terahertz metamaterial absorber by Yunji Wang, Yanyu Chen, Fei Liu, Lin Chen, Ke Ji, XingChao Wang, Xiaoli Ji

“…We analyzed the impact of structural parameters on the absorption rate and further employed impedance matching theory, electric field distribution, and surface current distribution to elucidate the underlying physical mechanisms of absorption. …”
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Investigation of Mechanochromic and Solvatochromic Luminescence of Cyclometalated Heteroleptic Platinum(II) Complexes with Benzoylthiourea Derivatives by Monica Iliş, Marilena Ferbinteanu, Cristina Tablet, Viorel Cîrcu

“…Two novel cyclometalated platinum(II) complexes based on 2-phenylpyridine (ppy) and 2,4-difluorophenylpyridine (dfppy) ligands in combination with a benzoylthiourea (4-(decyloxy)-N-((4-(decyloxy)phenyl)carbamothioyl)benzamide, BTU) functionalized with decyloxy alkyl chains as auxiliary ligands were synthesized and characterized for their mechanochromic and photophysical properties. Structural characterization was achieved through IR and NMR spectroscopy, single-crystal X-ray diffraction, and TD-DFT calculations. …”
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Modern imaging techniques in the diagnosis of axial spondylitis: similarities and differences between axial psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis by A. V. Sukhinina, A. M. Lila, A. V. Smirnov, T. V. Korotaeva

“…Determining the first symptoms of axPsA not only helps to make a timely diagnosis and prescribe appropriate treatment, but also to monitor the activity of the disease and the dynamics of structural changes, which allows appropriate adjustment of the therapy needed to improve the quality of life of patients.…”
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The mediating role of short video viewing and other types of screen activities between parenting styles and children's personality traits by Zijian Zhao, Han Liu, Yichen Feng, Fang Chang, Bin Tang

“…This study uses survey data from 4019 rural elementary school students and employs structural equation modeling to analyze the impact of parenting styles on children's personality traits and the mediating role of different types of screen activities, including learning-related activity (LS), traditional non-learning activity (TS), and short video viewing (SV). …”
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Exploring AI-enabled green marketing and green intention: An integrated PLS-SEM and NCA approach by Osama Sohaib, Aamna Alshemeili, Tariq Bhatti

“…The research uses an integrated approach, combining Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) and Necessary Condition Analysis (NCA). …”
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SELECTION OF DESIGN VALUES FOR PHYSICAL-MECHANICAL PROPERTIES IN THE CONSTRUCTIONS ON COLLAPSIBLE SOILS by POLCANOV, Vladimir, RASCOVOI, Alexandru, CIRLAN, Alexandru

“…It was established that the decrease in the strength of collapsible loams over time might have been caused by the disruption of rigid cementation bonds of structural cohesion (Cc) and the reduction of hydrocolloid cohesion (Σw) under conditions of changes in the existing natural moisture regime (consistency) due to additional moisture from engineering activities and the rise of the groundwater level. …”
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Osteoarthritis: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Advances by Wei Liu, Ning‐Yi Guo, Jian‐Quan Wang, Bing‐Bing Xu

“…This review summarizes the potential causes of OA, focusing on cellular and structural abnormalities in cartilage, synovial tissue, and subchondral bone, as well as dysregulation of signaling pathways, gene regulation, and molecular mechanisms. …”
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Inclusive leadership and employee job performance: mediation of leader-member exchange and organizational identification by Shengnan Wang, Shengnan Wang, Kai Feng, Kai Feng, Hongyan Wang, Yongxin Li

“…A hierarchical regression and bootstrap analysis indicated that organizational identification and leader-member exchange significantly mediated the relationship between inclusive leadership and job performance, and the structural equation model supported the results.ConclusionsThe findings provide significant lessons for how organizations can gain a competitive advantage in terms of employee performance by fostering inclusive leadership, leader-member exchange, and organizational identification.…”
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Mixed emotions: binary paths of humble leadership influencing employee behavior by Yanping Shen, Yanping Shen, Wenbing Wu, Shufei Xu, Yi Wang, Fangyuan Cai

“…Based on social information processing theory, this study used a questionnaire survey and structural equation modeling. Through the data analysis of 303 sample, the results suggest that humble leadership can reduce employee time theft by reducing employees' perceived acceptance of norm violations, while stimulating employee respect can increase employee innovative behavior, as well as supervisor's organizational embodiment can have a positive moderating effect. …”
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Visualizing DNA polymerase ι catalyze Hoogsteen-directed DNA synthesis by Zach Frevert, Devin T. Reusch, Melissa S. Gildenberg, Sarah M. Jordan, Benjamin J. Ryan, Bret D. Freudenthal, M. Todd Washington

“…While this revealed the structural basis of nucleotide selection during nucleotide binding, it did not allow the visualization of the process of phosphodiester bond formation or the detection of reaction intermediates that form during nucleotide incorporation. …”
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Evolutionary conservation of the grape sex-determining region in angiosperms and emergence of dioecy in Vitaceae by Mélanie Massonnet, Noé Cochetel, Valentina Ricciardi, Andrea Minio, Rosa Figueroa-Balderas, Jason P. Londo, Dario Cantu

“…Within the grape family (Vitaceae), we assemble and phase SDR haplotypes from six species, plus Leea coccinea as an outgroup, and find strong structural conservation, with size variation largely attributable to repetitive elements. …”
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