Freshwater-Derived Streptomyces: Prospective Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Biodegraders by Maria Fernanda Rodríguez-Fonseca, Sonia Ruiz-Balaguera, Manuel Fernando Valero, Jeysson Sánchez-Suárez, Ericsson Coy-Barrera, Luis Eduardo Díaz

“…Owing to the previous characteristics, PVC is the third most consumed plastic worldwide and, consequently, an increasing waste accumulation-related problem. …”
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Minimally Invasive Treatment of Benign Thyroid Nodules by G. T. Gumerova, G. M. Gubaidullina, F. R. Nagaev, R. R. Bakiev, N. S. Suleymanova

“…Radiofrequency ablation can be considered most adequate for treating solid nodules. RFA-followed sclerotherapy is a rational choice in treatment of large cystic nodules (>5 cm3 ).…”
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User-Perceived Quality and Functional Suitability of Representations of DEMO’s Process and Fact Models: Conclusions From a Family of Three Studies by Dulce Pacheco, David Aveiro, Duarte Pinto, Vitor Freitas

“…Results show a unanimous preference for the new representations in terms of perceived quality and functional suitability, supporting most of our hypotheses. Our study does not support the claim that familiarity with the modeling language improves perception of empirical quality. …”
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Microdecompression versus Open Laminectomy and Posterior Stabilization for Multilevel Lumbar Spine Stenosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Sherwan A. Hamawandi, Injam Ibrahim Sulaiman, Ameer Kadhim Al-Humairi

“…Lumbar spinal stenosis most often results from a gradual, degenerative ageing process. …”
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From Bat to Worse: The Pivotal Role of Bats for Viral Zoonosis by Harald Brüssow

“…Rousettus bats living in caves transmitted the Marburg virus (family: filovirus) to miners in Africa. Most cases of human rabies in North America were caused by bat lyssaviruses (family: Rhabdoviruses). …”
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The BETTER model-based counseling on sexual activity among women with multiple sclerosis by Faezeh Ghafoori, Nahid Dehghan Nayeri

“…It seems that women in the reproductive age (20 to 40 years old) who are sexually active can be the most vulnerable patients. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effect of BETTER model-based couples counseling (Bring-up, Explain, Tell-resources, Time, Educate, Record) on six domains of sexual activity (desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, pain) in women with MS. …”
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The Incidence and the Clinical Course of Retinal Complications of Intracameral Cefuroxime in Cataract Surgery by S. N. Svetozarskiy, A. N. Andreev, A. V. Shvaikin

“…Serous retinal detachment with macular edema is the most common clinically relevant complication of intracameral antibiotic prophylaxis, which develops both in compliance with the dilution protocol and in overdose, and has a favourable prognosis.…”
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Combining ability of black common bean developed under a biological nitrogen fixation system by Nayana Valéria Costa, Patrícia Guimarães Santos Melo, Helton Santos Pereira, Enderson Petrônio de Brito Ferreira, Adriano Moreira Knupp, Leonardo Cunha Melo

“…Parents 'BRS FP403', CNFP 15188, and 'BRS Esteio' showed the highest general combining ability estimates for 100-grain weight, whereas parents 'BRS Esplendor' and CNFP 15310 were the most suitable for forming populations with a higher yield in biological fixation systems. …”
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Senescence-driven solubilization of biomass is the main source of kelp-derived dissolved organic carbon to the coastal ocean by Chance J. English, Tom W. Bell, Keri Opalk, David A. Siegel, Craig A. Carlson

“…Abstract Kelp forests form some of the most productive areas on earth and are proposed to sequester carbon in the ocean, largely in the form of released dissolved organic carbon (DOC). …”
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Soluble HLA-G and HLA-E Levels in Bone Marrow Plasma Samples Are Related to Disease Stage in Neuroblastoma Patients by Fabio Morandi, Sarah Pozzi, Barbara Carlini, Loredana Amoroso, Vito Pistoia, Maria Valeria Corrias

“…The role of nonclassical HLA-class Ib molecules HLA-G and HLA-E in the progression of Neuroblastoma (NB), the most common pediatric extracranial solid tumor, has been characterized in the last years. …”
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Prediction of Metastasis in Paragangliomas and Pheochromocytomas Using Machine Learning Models: Explainability Challenges by Carmen García-Barceló, David Gil, David Tomás, David Bernabeu

“…Additionally, a feature selection process was performed to identify the most influential variables and explore how their inclusion affects model performance. …”
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Precise correction of G6PD Viangchan mutation in iPSCs by prime editing strategy by Chaiwat Netsawang, Malinee Tongbaen, Natee Jearawiriyapaisarn, Kamonlak Leecharoenkiat

“…Among over 200 G6PD variants, G6PD Viangchan (c.871 G > A) is the most prevalent and has been extensively studied in Southeast Asia. …”
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Global genetic diversity of Infectious Salmon Anemia Virus (ISAV) a scoping review protocol. by Persia Carol Thapa, Ahsan Raquib, Kim Mears, Javier Sanchez, Sonja Saksida, Keith Larry Hammell, Krishna Kumar Thakur

“…<h4>Background</h4>Infectious salmon anemia virus is one of the most important pathogens responsible for causing infectious salmon anemia in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar). …”
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Progress in the Design of New Gas-Based Neutron Detectors: A Critical Review by Diogenes Kreusch Filho, Luan Lino Caetano, Ary Machado de Azevedo, Wallace Vallory Nunes

“…The evolution of gas detectors is examined, from the technologies available in 2015 to the most recent innovations in gas neutron detectors. …”
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Deep learning based personalized English listening learning path recommendation algorithm by Hua Jiang

“…The experiment's findings show that the study in this paper can, to some extent, recommend the most effective learning paths for the intended users, enhance the accuracy of the suggested resources, and enhance the users' learning experience and quality.…”
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Analysis of Techniques and Quality of Translation of Surah Yasin into Rejang Language by Sakut Anshori, Muhammad Taqiyuddin, Rizki Indra Guci, Diana Hardiyanti

“…Findings revealed that the most frequently used translation technique was “established equivalent” (64.08%), followed by explicitation (16.54%) and addition (5.94%), reflecting efforts to ensure clarity and contextual understanding. …”
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When and where does near-surface runoff occur in a pre-Alpine headwater catchment? by V. A. Gauthier, A. Leuteritz, I. van Meerveld

“…<p>Although runoff processes have been described for many locations worldwide, there has been a lack of studies for poorly drained soils where most of the runoff may occur near the soil surface. …”
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Evaluating the Suitability of Ground-Mounted Photovoltaic System Selection and the Differences Between Expert Assessments and Firm Location Preferences: A Case Study of Tainan City by Ping-Ching Chia, Kojiro Sho, Han-Yu Li, Tai-Shan Hu, Chia-Chen Chang

“…The results indicate that the most important factor, as prioritized by experts, is the distance from Class I environmentally sensitive areas, followed by the duration of insolation, proximity to the electrical grid, and distance from residential areas. …”
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Ocular Manifestations of Coronavirus Disease 2019: A Hospital-Based Prospective Study at a Coronavirus Disease Dedicated Tertiary Center by Anchal Tripathi, Rajat Chaudhary, Saurabh Kushwaha, Lav Pathak

“…Anterior segment manifestations were predominant, with conjunctivitis being the most prevalent ocular pathology (74.21%), followed by episcleritis (9.41%) and subconjunctival hemorrhage (7.31%). …”
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Theoretical and Numerical Research on High-Speed Small Refrigeration Twin-Screw Compressor by Kai Ma, Xiaokun Wu, Huaican Liu, Dantong Li, Zhilong He

“…This study reveals that, while tip-housing leakage represents the largest volumetric leakage in screw compressors, interlobe leakage contributes the most significantly to power losses. When the rated speed increases from 3000 rpm to 15,000 rpm, interlobe leakage remains the dominant source of power loss, with its relative contribution showing a marked increase. …”
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