In vitro cultivation of the embryos of hybrid forms of early-ripening sweet cherry (Prunus avium L.) varieties by N. N. Kovalenko, S. V. Gladkih

“…According to the results of the experiments, an agarized  M4 artificial nutrient medium  based  on the Murashige and Skoog formulations with the addition  of ascorbic acid and sucrose was proposed as the most optimal for germination and providing  excellent nutrition.  …”
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Potential risk of dipterocarps in the marginal Asian rainforests: low population size and high genomic erosion by Xian-Liang Zhu, Wen-Ji Luo, Sheng-Feng Chai, Jian-Min Tang, Xiao Wei, Alison K. S. Wee, Ming Kang

“…Abstract Background Vatica guangxiensis, one of the northernmost dipterocarp tree species in Asian tropical rainforests and among the most critically endangered members of the Dipterocarpaceae, faces severe genetic risks due to its extremely small population size. …”
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An Attention‐Based Explainable Deep Learning Approach to Spatially Distributed Hydrologic Modeling of a Snow Dominated Mountainous Karst Watershed by Qianqiu Longyang, Seohye Choi, Hyrum Tennant, Devon Hill, Nathaniel Ashmead, Bethany T. Neilson, Dennis L. Newell, James P. McNamara, Tianfang Xu

“…Analysis of attention weights in the trained model unveiled distinct areas contributing the most to discharge under snowmelt and recession conditions. …”
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Transparency in Human Capital Disclosure in Non-Financial Reporting: Towards Ethical Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility in Banking by Yuliia Serpeninova, Peter Partila, Alina Raboshuk, Olena Krukhmal, Yuliia Nezhyd

“…Results show that Slovenská sporiteľňa demonstrated the most comprehensive reporting practices, scoring 19 out of 20 points. …”
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Effect of longevity spinach leaves powder (LSP) as a broiler feed additive on some physical and chemical parameters of frozen stored thigh meat by Zaid Khidhir, Arazu Hamma, Mohammed Mohammed, Ayad Mahmood, Ahmed Al-Obaidi, Ziyad Aldoori

“…Results indicated that LSP treatments, especially T5 (adding 3 kg LSP / ton of feed), had a positive effect on all studied traits for most storage periods, and suggested that using LSP powder as natural additives to broiler feed enhances the quality attributes of meat and prolongs Its validity period in freezer Storage…”
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Review of community-based interventions for people with serious mental illness, focusing on learning instrumental activities of daily living and enhancing wellbeing by Emi Patmisari, Yunong Huang, Carla McLaren, Pankhuri Bhatia, Mark Orr, Sumathi Govindasamy, Emily Hielscher, Helen McLaren

“…The review highlighted that personalised and practical IADL interventions, supported by robust community and technological resources, were most effective. When effective, interventions enhance practical skills of individuals while also contributing to emotional well-being, social connections, and personal fulfilment. …”
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Pomegranate extract-loaded sphingosomes for the treatment of cancer: Phytochemical investigations, formulation, and antitumor activity evaluation. by Huda Jamal AlMadalli, Bazigha K Abdul Rasool, Naglaa Gamil Shehab, Francesca Della Sala, Assunta Borzacchiello

“…By employing the DDSolver, the Weibull model was found the most suitable to describe the PE release kinetics compared to other models. …”
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Retinal tau phosphorylation in Alzheimer's disease: A mass spectrometry study by Jessica Santiago, Dovilė Pocevičiūtė, Jacob Vogel, Gunnar Brinkmalm, Malin Wennström

“…Introduction: Most neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD) and multiple sclerosis (MS), feature abnormal tau phosphorylation (p-tau) in the brain. …”
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OcularAge: A Comparative Study of Iris and Periocular Images for Pediatric Age Estimation by Naveenkumar G. Venkataswamy, Poorna Ravi, Stephanie Schuckers, Masudul H. Imtiaz

“…Estimating a child’s age from ocular biometric images is challenging due to subtle physiological changes and the limited availability of longitudinal datasets. Although most biometric age estimation studies have focused on facial features and adult subjects, pediatric-specific analysis, particularly of the iris and periocular regions, remains relatively unexplored. …”
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Quantifying Sources, Sinks and Mitigation of Macroplastic and Other River Debris: A Trash Balance Model by Todd Palmer, Trent Biggs, Ryoko Araki, Kian Bagheri, Hassan Davani, Rachel Downing, Sarah Hutmacher, Hilary K. McMillan

“…Our key finding is that most riverine debris in the San Diego River is not washed in through storm drains but is directly deposited in the floodplain (79%–92% of total debris), with homeless encampments the largest contributing factor (62%–75% of total debris). …”
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Analysis of nosocomial infection characteristics in cancer patients after interventional therapy of 10 years: a retrospective study from 2013 to 2022 by Zhigang Zheng, Mingmei Du, Hongwu Yao, Yunxi Liu, Yanling Bai

“…Nosocomial infections are the most common complication, but there are few reports about it. …”
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Gray matter abnormalities and memory impairment in left mesial temporal lobe epilepsy by Agnieszka Olejnik, Aleksandra Bala, Weronika Rejner, Antonina Gottman-Narożna, Andrzej Rysz, Maja Kopytek-Beuzen, Patrycja Naumczyk, Przemysław Kunert

“…ObjectivesMesial temporal lobe epilepsy (MTLE) is a common neurological disorder, with memory impairment being one of its typical symptoms. Most previous studies have focused on assessing declarative memory directly related to hippocampal functions, but emerging data suggest a decline in the efficiency of other types of memory as well. …”
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Healthy ageing for older adult people with intellectual disability: a scoping review by Nadia El Mrayyan, Marianne Holmgren, Gerd Ahlström

“…Only three studies highlighted the term “healthy ageing”, most used synonymous terms. Eight studies focused on healthy ageing on the individual level, three on the organisational and societal level. …”
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An Integrated Remote Sensing and Near-Surface Geophysical Approach to Detect and Characterize Active and Capable Faults in the Urban Area of Florence (Italy) by Luigi Piccardi, Antonello D’Alessandro, Eutizio Vittori, Vittorio D’Intinosante, Massimo Baglione

“…From empirical relationships, the Scandicci Fault, the most relevant among the three active faults, ~9 km long within the basin and with an approximate Late Quaternary slip rate of ~0.2 mm/year, might source Mw > 5.5 earthquakes. …”
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Prevalence and patterns of renal vascular variations among potential kidney donors: a Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA) study in Sudan by Sara Osman, Eltayeb AbdAlla, Ladin Ali, Hoyam MohamedAli, Baraa Taha, Tasneem S. A. Elmahdi, Safaa Mohammed

“…Conclusion A notable prevalence of renal artery variations was identified among these potential Sudanese kidney donors, with accessory arteries and early branching being the most common. Recognising such variations is crucial for safe surgical planning and optimal outcomes in kidney transplantation. …”
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Evaluating cholesterol de novo synthesis biomarkers: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cancer prognosis and clinical outcomes by Eman Taha Osman Ali, Nouh Saad Mohamed, Emmanuel Edwar Siddig, Mai Abdul Rahman Mohammed Masri

“…Among these, SQLE and SOAT1 stand out as the most robust predictors and potential therapeutic targets, emphasizing the critical role of cholesterol metabolic reprogramming in cancer progression.…”
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Application of the non-stationary method of thermal diffusivity measurement for the evaluation of the thermal conductivity coefficient of geopolymer mortars by Maja Kępniak, Karol Prałat, Piotr Prochoń, Łukasz Majewski, Luc Courard, Justyna Ciemnicka

“…The study found that all the composites met the RILEM standards for a Class II composite, with a thermal conductivity coefficient below 0.75 W/(m∙K). The most influential factor was the dosage of perlite sand, which reduced the composite density and decreased the thermal conductivity. …”
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Acetonemic syndrome in children: modern terminology, features of pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment by Yu.V. Marushko, O.A. Dmytryshyn, O.A. Bovkun, T.V. Iovitsa, B.Ya. Dmytryshyn

“…Acetonemic syndrome is one of the most common metabolic pathologies among children characte­rized by the development of ketoacidosis due to an increase in the serum content of ketone bodies: acetone, acetoacetic acid and β-hydroxybutyrate — products of incomplete oxidation and decomposition of fatty acids and ketogenic amino acids. …”
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Trapped values of education and threat to national security in temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine by Тетяна Костюк, Вікторія Пугач

“…Any war is aimed at the occupation of territories when the occupation regime uses vari-ous instruments and the collaborationism is the most widespread. Within the scope of this article the educational collaborationism is subject to a special analysis as it plays one of the major roles in creating an effective occupation system. …”
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The impact of group music therapy on anxiety, stress, and wellbeing levels, and chemotherapy-induced side effects for oncology patients and their caregivers during chemotherapy: a... by Andrés Salgado-Vasco, Juliana Torres-Morales, Clara Inés Durán-Rojas, Lucy Yolima Beltrán-Sánchez, Moshé Amarillo, Mark Ettenberger

“…Abstract Introduction Cancer is currently the second most common cause of death worldwide and is often treated with chemotherapy. …”
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