Current Perspectives on the Extraction, Isolation, and Identification of Fats and Fatty Acids Using Conventional and Green Methods by Ytaiara Lima-Pereira, Esther Maria Oliveira de Souza, David Silva dos Reis, Ian Gardel Carvalho Barcellos-Silva, Karine Sayuri Lima Miki, Valdir F. Veiga-Júnior, Barbara Elisabeth Teixeira-Costa

“…The global demand for oils and lipids, particularly those derived from vegetable sources with high polyunsaturated fatty acid content, has posed significant challenges for the food industry. …”
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Assessment of personality disorders in adolescents – a clinical validity and utility study of the structured interview of personality organization (STIPO) by C. Laczkovics, K. Czernin, A. Bründlmayer, M. Zeiler, W. Bangerl, C. Prause, P. L. Plener, S. Doering, V. Blüml, J. Carlitscheck, S. Bender, M. Krischer

“…Abstract Background The diagnosis of personality disorders (PD) in adolescence still poses a challenge. Early diagnosis and targeted intervention are called for, since patients with PD present with severe consequences in terms of psychosocial functioning and personal suffering including higher suicide risk. …”
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Protothecosis in Dogs: A Narrative Review by Tomasz Jagielski, Angelika Proskurnicka, Mateusz Iskra, Sylwia Wronka, Zofia Bakuła, Patrizia Danesi, Marconi Rodrigues deFarias, Fábio Vinícius Ramos Portilho, Márcio Garcia Ribeiro, Uwe Rösler, Rui Kano, Richard Malik

“…Based on this investigation, protothecosis in dogs can be defined as an emerging disease that poses a serious challenge to the veterinary profession in terms of both diagnosis and management. …”
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A high resolution spatial modelling framework for landscape-level, strategic conservation planning by T. Foxley, P. Lintott, S. Stonehouse, J. Flannigan, E.L. Stone

“…Development is needed to improve living standards globally but poses a threat to many species through habitat loss and fragmentation. …”
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Restrictive points of entry into abortion care in Ireland: a qualitative study of expectations and experiences with the service by Dyuti Chakravarty, Joanna Mishtal, Lorraine Grimes, Karli Reeves, Bianca Stifani, Deirdre Duffy, Mark Murphy, Mary Favier, Patricia Horgan, Wendy Chavkin, Antonella Lavelanet

“…Our findings also highlight the compounding challenges for migrants and additional barriers posed by the geographical distribution of the service and the 12-week gestational limit. …”
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A Transition to Discharge Program for the Reduction of Early Readmission in a Mental Health Inpatient Unit: Study Protocol by Vera Carbonell-Aranda, Yaiza García-Illanes, María Traverso-Rodríguez, Antonio Bordallo-Aragón, Berta Moreno-Kustner, José Guzmán-Parra, Jesús Herrera-Imbroda

“…Early readmission to psychiatric units poses a significant challenge for both patients and healthcare institutions. …”
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Photo-responsive polypropylene/zinc oxide/polydopamine-TEMPO composite membranes with light-induced self-sterilization by Huajie Wang, Hao Peng, Wenhao Ji, Jiaxin Wang, Xiaoyan Du, Wen Song, Wen Zhang, Fazli Wahid, Ali Raza

“…However, the capture of infection-sourced particles in face masks poses challenges related to reuse, necessitating proper disposal. …”
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Optimizing health workforce performance in reduced resources settings to sustain continuous improvement of patient outcomes: a retrospective, serial, cross-sectional analysis of a... by Massimo Migani, Kudakwashe Vambe, Rufaro J. Maisva, Federica Cavalieri, Claudio Bellavista, Theresia Dzagonga, Irene Chipuriro, Vasco Chikwasha, Paul F. Matsvimbo

“…Results from a retrospective serial cross-sectional analysis of 17 months of implementation of the approach are presented, with special focus on maternal and neonatal outcomes, to inspire future approach and expansion. …”
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Mitigating Bovine Mastitis and Raw Milk Pathogen Risks: Inhibition of <i>Staphylococcus xylosus</i> by Mediterranean Plants’ Essential Oil by Rosario De Fazio, Giacomo Di Giacinto, Paola Roncada, Domenico Britti, Rosangela Odore, Paola Badino, Cristian Piras

“…Milk is frequently susceptible to contamination by potential pathogens, posing risks to both food safety and public health. …”
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The role of seed transmission in the spread of cereal viruses: Global challenges and prevalent threats in Ukraine by Halyna Snihur, Tetiana Shevchenko, Oleksiy Shevchenko, Anhelina Kyrychenko

“…Hereby, the biological properties of these viruses, the risks posed by seed transmission, and the economic impact on crop production are discussed. …”
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Architecture of Ti–6Al–4V thin-walled microthrusters fabricated via laser powder bed fusion by Jeongrak Lee, Junghoon Lee, Rae Eon Kim, Seonghyeon Kim, Kyungtae Kim, Youngsam Kwon, Hongjae Kang, Gunsu Yun, Dongsik Kim, Anna Lee, Hyoung Seop Kim

“…While laser powder bed fusion (PBF-LB/M) enables the realisation of complex geometries, the application of PBF-LB/M to fabricate such devices has posed critical challenges, including dimensional inaccuracies, limited feature resolution, and process-induced defects that can compromise mechanical reliability and propulsion performance. …”
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Repurposing Etalocib suppresses multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus by disrupting the bacterial membrane by Xuancheng Huang, Congcong Li, Chaoqin Zhang, Yong Xiang, Zhijian Yu, Peiyu Li, Bing Bai, Zewen Wen, Tieying Hou

“…Abstract Background The emergence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) seriously poses a serious threat to human health and presents a significant clinical challenge. …”
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The morphological response to the 13 May 2022 major explosive event at Stromboli volcano, Italy, characterised by high-resolution UAS surveys by Markus Schmid, Ulrich Kueppers, Tullio Ricci, Riccardo Civico, Valeria Cigala, David Fee, Julia E. Gestrich, Alexandra M. Iezzi, Corrado Cimarelli, Caron E. J. Vossen, Richard M. Buzard, Maurizio Ripepe, Giorgio Lacanna, Donald B. Dingwell

“…Since 2019, the frequency of major explosive eruptions at Stromboli volcano (Italy) has increased, heightening the exposure of population and scientists to the hazards posed by ejecta. Morphological changes can directly alter the hazard potential associated with these phenomena. …”
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From waste to resource: King coconut biochar as a green adsorbent for bisphenol A removal by Hashinika Matharage, Mahesh Jayaweera, Nilanthi Bandara, Jagath Manatunge, Daham Jayawardana, Janith Dissanayake

“…The widespread presence of BPA in water bodies poses significant environmental and health concerns, highlighting the need for sustainable and efficient removal technologies. …”
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Molecular identification of Coranus spp. in a pregnant patient: A case of misidentified Chagas disease vector in Spain by Jorge Ligero-López, María Dolores Bargues, Patricio Artigas, Giulia Colangeli, Fabiola Peiró-Codina, María Ducons-Márquez, Beatriz López-Alonso, Pilar Goñi, Antonio Beltrán-Rosel

“…Our findings highlight the challenges posed by invasive species and the need for vigilance in regions where Chagas disease is not endemic. …”
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The Complete Genomes of <i>Microcystis ichthyoblabe</i> Kützing and <i>Microcystis protocystis</i> (Crow) Komárek & Anagnostidis Reveal the Complexity and Plasticity of <i>Microcys... by Jina Kim, Hyaekang Kim, Jaeduk Goh, Seung Won Nam, Eu Jin Chung, Miyoung Shin, Donghyeok Seol, Ki Hwan Kim, Woori Kwak

“…<i>Microcystis</i> is a genus of cyanobacteria responsible for harmful algal blooms (HABs) in freshwater ecosystems, posing significant ecological and public health risks. …”
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Chronic Posttraumatic Nail Reconstruction with an Eponychium Flap: Technique Description and Case Series by Ricardo Kaempf de Oliveira, MD, Paula Fischer, MD, Luna Hussein Colombelli, MD, Monique Alves, MD, Pedro Delgado, MD, PhD, Matias Craviotto, MD, PhD

“…Conclusion: We conclude that the eponychium flap performed to increase the size and improve the shape of the nail is a safe, reproducible procedure that generates good cosmetic and functional results, presenting a low rate of complications. It poses few risks and can be associated with the volar flap for pulp reconstruction, without any result change. …”
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A critical review of soil pollution sources and advances in the remediation of arsenic-contaminated soil by Fei He, Fukang Liu, Shehong Li, Xiaomin Mu, Qiao Han, Lian Song, Jen-How Huang

“…Its environmental levels have risen globally due to increased mining, industrial activities, vehicle emissions, and other human actions, posing significant environmental and health concerns. …”
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Methods for Preclinical Assessment of the Efficacy of Anticancer Medicines <i>in vivo</i> (Review) by M. L. Vasyutina, K. V. Lepik, M. S. Istomina, K. A. Levchuk, A. V. Petukhov, E. V. Shchelina, A. E. Ershova, O. N. Demidov, Ya. G. Toropova

“…The main risk to the clinical translatability of preclinical results for anticancer medicinal products is posed by the difficulty of simulating clinical conditions in an experimental model. …”
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Proton beam therapy in paediatric radiation oncology: Defining the limitations, uncertainties and optimisation of treatment plans by C.S.M. Gillies, P. Lim, C. Dunlea, B. Timmermann, C. Alapetite, S. Bolle, I.F. Kristensen, K. Seiersen, Y. Lassen-Ramshad

“…The review aims to highlight how these are of particular importance for a paediatric cohort and present methods of mitigation to best utilise this modality.Despite clinical benefits, the limited availability of PBT centres poses challenges in communication, patient travel, and resource allocation. …”
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