Effects of Live and Peptide-Based Antimicrobiota Vaccines on <i>Ixodes ricinus</i> Fitness, Microbiota, and Acquisition of Tick-Borne Pathogens by Apolline Maitre, Lourdes Mateos-Hernandez, Myriam Kratou, Natalia Egri, Jennifer Maye, Manel Juan, Adnan Hodžić, Dasiel Obregón, Lianet Abuin-Denis, Elianne Piloto-Sardinas, Andrea C. Fogaça, Alejandro Cabezas-Cruz

“…We monitored the tick feeding behavior, survival rates, and infection levels. Additionally, we employed comprehensive microbiota analyses, including the alpha and beta diversity assessments and microbial co-occurrence network construction. …”
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Effects of Regulated Deficit Irrigation on Leaf Nutrients, Enzyme Activities, and Root Zone Soil Nutrients during Fruit Expansion and Coloration-Sugar Accumulation Stages of Citrus... by ZHONG Yun, HUANG Zhikun, ZHU Shijiang, HAO Kun, ZHU Zirong, ZHANG Wei, CHEN Hongde

“…The aim was to explore the response patterns of soil nutrients, citrus leaf nutrients, antioxidant enzyme activities, and root-zone soil nutrients to water stress under drip irrigation across different growth stages. …”
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Effects of intravenous immunoglobulin on the negatively transformed subpopulations of neutrophilic granulocytes in newborns with congenital pneumonia and neonatal sepsis by I. V. Nesterova, S. V. Kovaleva, G. A. Chudilova, L. V. Lomtatidze, T. V. Smerchinskaya, V. N. Chapurina

“…Limitation of the negative NG transformation in their functionally significant subpopulations in newborns with CAP and NS was accompanied by positive clinical effects, i.e., optimization of antibiotic therapy, reduced duration of treatment, and improved mortality rates.…”
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Prevalence and determinants of hypertension in rwanda: a secondary data analysis using the WHO STEPS survey 2022 by Jean Damascene Hagenimana, Kagisha Divine Pascaline, Felix K. Rubuga, Kelly Mwiza, Sabine Musange F., Nathalie Umutoni, Caroline Mudereri, Jocelyne Uwitonze, Emmanuel Christian Nyabyenda, Piero I. Mazimpaka, Olivier N. Wane, Eric remera, Uwimana Aline, Marie Rosette NAHIMANA, Jeanine Condo, Gashaija Absolomon

“…The overall prevalence of hypertension was 16.8%, with higher rates observed among older individuals and those with obesity. …”
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Comprehensive analysis of Enterococcus spp. from two European healthy infant cohorts shows stable genomic traits including antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by Muhammad Hassan Saeed, Magdalena Kujawska, Kristiana Ellen, Antia Acuna-Gonzalez, Manuel Bernabeu Lorenzo, Maria Carmen Collado, Monique Mommers, Niels van Best, Lindsay J. Hall, Klaus Neuhaus

“…We also selected ten E. faecalis isolates with varying virulence gene repertoires for phenotypic virulence testing in Caenorhabditis elegans and found them killing at various rates, however no clear pattern emerged in correlation with any specific genetic determinant. …”
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Epidemiology and genetic characterization of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus in Fujian Province, China, from 2023 to 2024 by Long-Bin Kang, Long-Bin Kang, Qiu-Yong Chen, Qiu-Yong Chen, Bing He, Bing He, Ren-Jie Wu, Ren-Jie Wu, Jing-Li Qiu, Jing-Li Qiu, Ru-Jing Chen, Ru-Jing Chen, Xue-Min Wu, Xue-Min Wu, Long-Bai Wang, Long-Bai Wang, Lun-Jiang Zhou, Lun-Jiang Zhou

“…Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) is associated with reproductive disorders, respiratory diseases and slower growth rates. PRRSV mutation and recombination lead to the emergence and spread of novel strains, which brings challenges and complexity to clinical prevention and control. …”
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Discrimination of mercury, cadmium and lead polluted rice leaves based on near infrared spectroscopy technology by ZHANG Long, PAN Jiarong, ZHU Cheng

“…And the correct classification rates of rice in mercury, cadmium and lead polluted soil and control soil were 95.5%, 81.8%, 91.3% and 100.0% respectively.Our results indicated that it should be feasible to develop useful calibration models for the prediction of heavy metal in rice leaves. …”
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Preparation and Evaluation of Alpha-2-Macroglobulin Hydrogel for Drug Release Kinetics and Biocompatibility on Human Gingival Fibroblasts: An In-vitro Study by Poulami Chakraborty, ND Jayakumar, S Raghunandhakumar

“…Cytotoxicity tests revealed that the hydrogel was non toxic at concentrations up to 400 micrograms/mL, with cell viability rates exceeding 85%. Additionally, the hydrogel supported cell adhesion and proliferation, suggesting its suitability for periodontal regeneration. …”
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Glycogen depletion in astrocytes induces sex-dimorphic remodeling of astrocytic and synaptic structures with concomitant anxiety-like behaviors and maternal care deficits by Xiaotong Shi, Yuanyuan Zhu, Zhaoyichun Zhang, Ningcan Ma, Danyi He, You Wu, Ziyi Dai, Xinyan Qin, Yingyi Chen, Youyi Zhao, Haopeng Zhang, Jing Huang, Hui Zhang, Ze Fan

“…Maternal care was analyzed through pup retrieval assays and nest-building behavior, while offspring development was tracked via survival rates and ultrasonic vocalizations. Expression of hormonal receptors was identified via qPCR and immunofluorescence staining. …”
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Assessing patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in paediatric oncology research: Which PRO would a pro pick, if a pro was picking PROs? by Ameeta Retzer, Sarah Al-Jilaihawi, Shivani Bailey, Vickie Buenger, Sarah Damery, Anne-Sophie Darlington, Manuel Diezi, John Devin Peipert, Jessica Roydhouse, Bryce B. Reeve

“…The choice of PRO depends on the intended application and associated research questions, and structuring a rationale for the use of PRO data is key to deciding upon a PRO strategy. Rates of PRO use in paediatric oncology research remain low though the general use of PROs in clinical trials has been gradually increasing. …”
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Content-Based Brain Magnetic Resonance Image Retrieval and Classification With the Proposed Deep Learning and Tissue-Based System by Bedriye Dogan, Hursit Burak Mutlu, Muhammed Yildirim, Sercan Yalcin, Serpil Aslan, Niranjana Sampathila, Ozal Yildirim, Edward J. Ciaccio, Ru-San Tan, U. Rajendra Acharya

“…Notably, existing machine architectures already published in the literature have struggled to achieve comparable success rates in discerning such closely related yet distinct disease groups. …”
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A Long-Term Overview of Elasmobranch Fisheries in an Oceanic Archipelago: A Case Study of the Madeira Archipelago by Mafalda Freitas, Filipa Pinho-Duarte, Madalena Gaspar, Pedro Ideia, João Delgado, Sara C. Cerqueira, Ricardo Sousa

“…Management measures currently in place need to be updated and ought to be based on studies on the type and size of hooks for each fishery, to ultimately infer about species-specific survival rates, as well as the fishing gears’ soak time. Moreover, studies on the enhancement of food supply through fisheries discards are still missing, even though it is highly likely that this input may alter the dynamics of marine food webs.…”
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The large and central Caligo martia eyespot may reduce fatal attacks by birds: a case study supports the deflection hypothesis in nature by Iserhard, Cristiano Agra, Malta, Shimene, Penz, Carla, Fraga, Brenda Barbon, Costa, Camila Abel, Schwantz, Taiane, Bordin, Kauane Maiara

“…Eyespots did not appear to reduce attack rates, suggesting that local bird species were not intimidated. …”
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Development of a Quadruplex RT-qPCR Assay for Rapid Detection and Differentiation of PRRSV-2 and Its Predominant Genetic Sublineages in China by Guishan Ye, Siyu Xiong, Zhipeng Su, Guosheng Chen, Siyuan Liu, Zixuan Wang, Huanchun Chen, Anding Zhang

“…Field application using 938 samples from Guangxi A and B farms revealed NADC30-like PRRSV wild-type strains at positivity rates of 13.44% and 3.53%, respectively. Positive samples selected for sequencing were further confirmed using ORF5-based phylogenetic analysis and NSP2 deletion pattern comparison, which aligned with RT-qPCR detection results. …”
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Time Course of Changes in the Level of Procalcitonin in the Development of Nosocomial Pneumonia in Victims with Severe Concomitant Injury in an Intensive Care Unit by A. K. Shabanov, M. Sh. Khubutia, G. V. Bulava, N. V., Beloborodova, A. N. Kuzovlev, O. A. Grebenchikov, D. A. Kosolapov, M. I. Shpitonkov

“…The posttraumatic period in victims with severe concomitant injury is frequently complicated by nosocomial pneumonia, resulting in high mortality rates and longer time and increased cost of treatment in intensive care unit unit patients. …”
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Volumetric evolution of supraglacial lakes in southwestern Greenland using ICESat-2 and Sentinel-2 by T. Feng, T. Feng, X. Ma, X. Ma, X. Liu, X. Liu, X. Liu

“…Additionally, according to the evolution characteristics of SGLs at different elevations, SGLs above 800 m exhibit a similar evolution pattern. A temporal discrepancy in maximum values for both mean area and mean depth implies differential rates of SGL development in the horizontal and vertical dimensions. …”
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Evaluation of urea loaded nano clay biopolymer composites and nitrification inhibitors on nitrogen use efficiency under maize-wheat cropping system by Premlata Meena, K. M. Manjaiah, Kapil Atmaram Chobhe, Vinod Kumar Sharma, Hanuman Singh Jatav, Mamta, Ajit Kumar Meena

“…The recommended amount of N was 150 kg ha−1and applied at the rates of 0, 50, 75, and 100% by using urea and NCBPC (loaded with urea and nitrification inhibitors) in the three equal split doses at 45, 60, and 90 DAS (days after sowing). …”
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Does Seasonality Affect Peptic Ulcer Perforation? A Single-Center Retrospective Study by Iva Krajnović, Zenon Pogorelić, Iva Perić, Marija Ćavar, Matija Borić

“…Previous studies have suggested a seasonal pattern in the occurrence of symptomatic perforated peptic ulcers. …”
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Designing for Engagement in Primary Health Education Through Digital Game-Based Learning: Cross-National Behavioral Evidence from the iLearn4Health Platform by Evgenia Gkintoni, Emmanuella Magriplis, Fedra Vantaraki, Charitini-Maria Skoulidi, Panagiotis Anastassopoulos, Alexandra Cornea, Begoña Inchaurraga, Jaione Santurtun, Ainhoa de la Cruz Mancha, George Giorgakis, Kleri Kouppas, Stella Timotheou, Maria Jose Moreno Juan, Miren Muñagorri, Marta Harasiuk, Alfredo Garmendia Lopez, Efi Skoulidi, Apostolos Vantarakis

“…The study employed multiple statistical approaches—descriptive analysis, correlation analysis, ANOVA, regression modeling, and cluster analysis—to identify design engagement patterns and their predictors, tracking completion rates, progress trajectories, and interaction time as indicators of design effectiveness. …”
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Characterization of a Novel 2018 Influenza Virus Outbreak on the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, in the Summer by Lumumba Arriaga-Nieto, David Alejandro Cabrera-Gaytán, Alfonso Vallejos-Parás, Porfirio Felipe Hernández-Bautista, Clara Esperanza Santacruz-Tinoco, Julio Elías Alvarado-Yaah, Yu-Mei Anguiano-Hernández, Bernardo Martínez-Miguel, María Erandhí Prieto-Torres, Concepción Grajales-Muñiz, Nancy Sandoval-Gutiérrez, Horacia Celina Velarde-Scull

“…Demographics, influenza positivity, seasonality and case fatality rates were recorded. We used odds ratios to compare outpatients who were confirmed by laboratory tests to be positive with those who were confirmed to be negative. …”
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