New sesquiterpenoids with anti-inflammatory effects from phytopathogenic fungus Bipolaris sorokiniana 11134 by Qiang Yin, Jianying Han, Guixiang Yang, Zhijun Song, Keke Zou, Kangjie Lv, Zexu Lin, Lei Ma, Miaomiao Liu, Yunjiang Feng, Ronald J. Quinn, Tom Hsiang, Lixin Zhang, Xueting Liu, Guoliang Zhu, Jingyu Zhang

“…Abstract Sesquiterpenoids represent a structurally diverse class of natural products widely recognized for their ecological significance and pharmacological potential, including antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties. …”
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Quantum chemical study on the interaction of carbon nanotube with polyethylene and polypropylene oligomers by M. I. Terets, E. M. Demianenko, S. V. Zhuravsky, O. A. Сhernyuk, V. S. Kuts, A. G. Grebenyuk, Yu. I. Sementsov, L. M. Kokhtych, M. T. Kartel

“…Therefore, the purpose of this work was to examine the interaction of CNT with fragments of polymers of the same nature, but somewhat different structure, for example, polyethylene and polypropylene by means of quantum chemistry. …”
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Fast Evolving Glioblastoma in a Pregnant Woman: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges by Ivan Bogdanovic, Rosanda Ilic, Aleksandar Kostic, Aleksandar Miljkovic, Filip Milisavljevic, Marija M. Janjic, Ivana M. Bjelobaba, Danijela Savic, Vladimir Bascarevic

“…Imaging revealed a tumor in the right cerebral lobe, involving both cortical and subcortical structures, while magnetic resonance spectroscopy suggested a low-grade glioma. …”
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Ultrasonication-driven optimization of cricket protein nanoemulsions: influence of pH and rheological stabilizers by Rosa María Sánchez-García, Azahara Rodríguez-Luna, Jenifer Santos, Luis A. Trujillo-Cayado

“…This study investigates the formulation of sustainable nanoemulsions using cricket protein as a natural emulsifier and linseed oil as the dispersed phase, emphasizing the effects of pH, ultrasonication, and rheological modifiers on emulsion stability and structure. Surface and interfacial tension analyses revealed significant reductions with increasing protein concentration, stabilizing at ≥1 g/L. …”
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Natural Products as Novel Therapeutic Agents for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Current Evidence, Mechanisms, Challenges, and Opportunities by Qingzhou Li, Zhen Ye, Guilin Wang, Yuhui Chen, Jinghong Deng, Dong Wang, Yumei Wang

“…Natural products (NPs) have emerged as a rich reservoir for pharmaceutical innovation, owing to their extraordinary range of structures and physicochemical properties. Scholars have reported diverse evidence of NPs’ efficacy against TNBC. …”
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Synthesis and application of fucoidan biological superabsorbent polymer by Guomei XIONG, Junjian LIN, Siyao WANG, Zhimin XU, Hongyan GU, Kexin CHANG, Hongbo PENG

“…ObjectiveUsing natural fucoidan rich in hydrophilic structures such as L-fucose and sulfated groups as raw material, a superabsorbent polymer (SAP) was synthesized to improve its degradability and renewable capacity. …”
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Prussian Blue Analogue-Derived p-n Junction Heterostructure for Photothermal Reverse Water–Gas Shift: Enhanced Activity and Selectivity via Synergistic Effects by Shaorui Jia, Xinbo Zhang, Junhong Ma, Chaoyun Ma, Xue Yu, Yuanhao Wang

“…This research provides insights for engineering high-performance heterostructured catalysts by controlling interfacial and electronic structures.…”
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One-Pot Synthesis of Novel Pyrimidine Derivatives with Potential Antidiabetic Activity Through Dual α-Glucosidase and α-Amylase Inhibitors by Ohood Al-Shehri, Samar Abubshait, Muhammad Nawaz, Mohamed S. Gomaa, Haya A. Abubshait

“…We herein describe the synthesis and characterization of novel pyrimidine derivatives using one-pot reactions in a catalyst-free and efficient manner through a two-stage process involving the synthesis of 2-amino-4-hydrazinyl-6-methoxy pyrimidine, followed by a reaction with phenyl isothiocyanate derivatives. The structures of all the new compounds were confirmed via physical and spectral analysis. …”
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Differences in microporous fractal characteristics of tight sandstones of different diagenetic facies: Chang 6 reservoirs of the Triassic Yanchang Formation in the western Ordos Ba... by Dayou Chen, Huanhuan Zhao, Feifei Zheng, Yizhe Wang, Dongxu Ma, Qianqian Jia, Feng Han, Wenbo Gao

“…IntroductionMicroporous structures of tight sandstones show diverse fractal features in different diagenetic facies.MethodsExperimental tests such as cast thin sections, scanning electron microscopy, high-pressure mercury pressure, and low-temperature nitrogen adsorption were applied to clarify the pore fractal differences between various diagenetic facies. …”
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The relationship between symptoms of gender dysphoria and social anxiety in transgender young adults: a network analysis by Jiaqi Li, Yi Feng, Wenbang Niu, Shicun Xu, Yajun Bu, Yuanyuan Wang

“…“Unhappy in physical characteristics” and “Hopeless” were the most crucial central symptoms; “Distressing body functions” and “Hard time working” were the main bridge symptoms in network structures of gender dysphoria and social anxiety. In transgender women’s network structure, “Distressing bodily functions” was positively connected to “Hard time working,” while it was positively linked to “Nervous speaking” in that of the non-binary group. …”
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Multi-parameter optimization of layered WS2-polymer nanocomposite under mechanical loading by Elisaveta Kirilova, Tatyana Petrova, Boyan Boaydjiev, Rayka Vladova, Apostol Apostolov, Petia Dineva-Vladikova, Alexander Moravski

“… The aim of the study is to determine the optimal geometry and magnitude of the applied load to ensure safety and prevent delamination in a three-layered nanocomposite structure under axial mechanical loading. The structure consists of a layer of the nanomaterial tungsten disulfide (WS2) and a substrate layer of poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA), which are adhesively bonded using SU-8 glue. …”
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Social-ecological vulnerability of small-scale farming in the southern Andes: the role of Indigenous and Local Ecological Knowledge in adaptation to climate variability by Paulina Rodríguez-Díaz, Paulina Rodríguez-Díaz, Paulina Rodríguez-Díaz, Carla Marchant, Carla Marchant, Camilo Oyarzo, Camilo Oyarzo, José Tomás Ibarra, José Tomás Ibarra, José Tomás Ibarra

“…We adopted a mixed methods approach that included climate variability data at the basin level, semi-structured interviews, characterization data sheets and participant observation. …”
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A qualitative process evaluation of group problem management plus for distressed Syrian refugees in Türkiye by Ayşenur Coşkun-Toker, Zeynep İlkkurşun, Daniela Fuhr, Bayard Roberts, Pim Cuijpers, Marit Sijbrandij, Ceren Acarturk

“…This qualitative process evaluation explores the acceptability, feasibility and perceived effectiveness of gPM+ for Syrian refugees resettled in Türkiye, as well as facilitating factors and barriers to its implementation. Twenty-three semi-structured interviews were conducted with gPM+ participants, facilitators, drop-outs, relatives of participants and key informants. …”
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Toward improved stroke care in Nepal: insights from a qualitative study on barriers and success factors by Christine Tunkl, Raju Paudel, Lekhjung Thapa, Shirsho Shreyan, Alexandra Krauss, Ashim Subedi, Balgopal Karmacharya, Pankaj Jalan, Nima Haji Begli, Patrick Tunkl, Sunanjay Bajaj, Andrea Kosinski, Christoph Kosinski, Pradesh Ghimire, Bhupendra Shah, Avinash Chandra, Mahesh Raj Ghimire, Bikram Prasad Gajurel, Jessica Golenia, Jan van der Merwe, Christina Stang, Rupal Sedani, Christoph Gumbinger

“…This qualitative study explores healthcare professionals’ experiences and perceptions of barriers and success factors in implementing stroke care in Nepal.MethodsSemi-structured interviews were conducted with eight healthcare professionals (six physicians, two nurses) involved in the NSP. …”
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Reliability of the Spanish version of the pain beliefs and perceptions inventory among women with fibromyalgia in Catalonia, Spain by Sílvia Solé, Mayte Serrat, David Martínez-Rubio, Oriol Martínez-Navarro, Andrea Fuente-Vidal, Cristina Bravo, Leire Ambrosio, Angel Blanch

“…The Pain Beliefs and Perceptions Inventory (PBPI) offers a structured tool to delve into the nuanced beliefs surrounding pain. …”
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Community knowledge exchange in research leads to innovation and action in the Arctic by Shari Fox, Henry P. Huntington, Florian Stammler, Bruce C. Forbes, Lene Kielsen Holm, Vladimir Alexeev, Ekaterina Alexeeva, Charlene Apok, Vasily Balanov, Robert Comeau, Bibi Frederiksen, Aytalina Ivanova, Jacob Jaypoody, Angunnguaq Josefsen, Eema Kautuk, Robert Kautuk, Erik Kielsen, Igor Kolesov, Timo Kumpula, Elna Magga, Juha Magga, Nuccio Mazzullo, Vittus Nielsen, George Noongwook, Toku Oshima, Pitseolak Pfiefer, Nikolay Rufov, Taanja Sanila, Nestor Sleptsov, Mirva Tapaninen, Tatiana Tikhonova, Karl Tobiassen

“…We suggest that the remarkable nature of those outcomes was the result not of something unique to our project, but of the inherent value of creating a venue and opportunities where people felt at ease conversing with others from elsewhere in the Arctic through loosely structured conversations that were situated in place. …”
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Patient and Healthcare Professional Reflections on Consenting for Extra Bone Marrow Samples to a Biobank for Research—A Qualitative Study by Stuart G. Nicholls, Erika Camilleri, Taryn Chesser, Gary Davis, Katya Godard, Grace Fox, Madeleine Jane Gordon, Krystina B. Lewis, Jocelyn Lepage, Oksana Motalo, Wendy Nuttall, Craig Peleshok, Caryn Y. Ito, Pierre J. A. Villeneuve, Mitchell Sabloff

“…This study aimed to better understand patient experiences with consenting to provide these samples and identify potential areas for practice improvement. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with patients treated for AL, 4–6 years prior to the interviews, and healthcare professionals involved with obtaining patient consent and sample collection. …”
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How allosteric mutations control ligand binding in Lipocalin protein: odorant binding protein as a test case by Maxence Lalis, Lucie Moitrier, Miriam Jäger, Cornelia Meinert, Marine Brulé, Christine Belloir, Nykola C. Jones, Søren V. Hoffmann, Sébastien Fiorucci, Steffen Wolf, Loïc Briand, Jérémie Topin

“…Using an integrative approach combining numerical modelling and experimental validation, we identified key structural regions that regulate the entry of molecules into the binding pocket. …”
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Natural nanoparticle complexes at water-water interfaces by Han Wang, Yi Lu, Long Bai, Mengqi Zhu, Xiyue Liu, Zhiguo Li, Yang Liu, Wei Li, Shouxin Liu, Siqi Huan, Chaoji Chen, Thomas P. Russell, Orlando J. Rojas

“…Here, we show that ATPSs can be stabilized to form microcapsules by the interfacial assembly of chitin nanofibers (ChNF) and rod-like cellulose nanocrystals (CNC). The high structural stability of the ChNF/CNC complexes integrates permeability and transport across the membrane at the liquid/liquid interface. …”
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Analogue model of rift linkage and inversion with application to the Western Alps by Dall’Asta, Nicolas, Denèle, Yoann, Regard, Vincent, Frayssignes, Anne, Hoareau, Guilhem, Leroy, Sylvie, Pires, Thibaut

“…Along-strike segmentation of orogens raises questions because its causes may predate orogeny in relation to structural inheritance. Here we focus on rift/margin linkage domains and their inversion by using analogue models with image analysis to extract the 3D strain field. …”
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