Effects of antibiotic exposure on risks of colorectal tumors: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yi-Cheng Liu, Xiang-Yi Tang, Ji-Xuan Lang, Yue Qiu, Ye Chen, Xin-Yun Li, Yu Cao, Chun-Dong Zhang

“…The main findings were consistent and robust across most subgroups and sensitivity analyses. Conclusions The current findings suggested that antibiotic use increased the risk of developing benign or malignant colorectal tumors. …”
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Dynamics of polynya in the River Ob Bay and predicting of its location by A. V. Popov, N. V. Kubishkin, A. V. Rubchenia, D. V. Drabenko

“…Analysis of inter-annual variability of the edge position indicated that the most close relationship took place with the Vangenheim–Girs index E in May (coefficient of correlation r = −0.73). …”
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Cure rate of low-risk superficial basal cell carcinoma treated with topical 5-fluorouracil by Camilo E Alarcón Pérez, Santiago A. Ariza-Gómez, Samuel D. Morales-Naranjo

“… Background: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common cancer in the world making this condition a public health issue. …”
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Polydatin exerts therapeutic effects on myelodysplastic syndrome by inhibiting the protein expression of oncogenes via hypermethylation in vitro by Qingbing Zhou, Yuanbin Liang, Ruofan Chen, Hongzhi Wang, Qiuyue Guo, Li Liu, Xiaobo Zhu, Fengqin Xu

“…Moreover, key hypermethylated genes, including PIK3CA, ITPR3 and SPOPL, were identified, and these three genes are all oncogenes. Most importantly, PD decreased the protein expression of the above three oncogenes. …”
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An Experimental Investigation on the Mechanical Properties including Strength and Flexural Toughness of Mortar Reinforced with Steel-Carbon Hybrid Fibers by Gwang-Hee Heo, Jong-Gun Park, Dong-Ju Seo, Hyung-Min Jun, Sung-Gon Koh

“…However, the hybrid FRM reinforced with 50% steel fibers + 50% carbon fibers has obtained slightly low flexural strength but owned the highest flexural toughness and hence can be judged as the most appropriate combination to be employed in hybrid FRM to improve the flexural toughness. …”
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The Value of Individual Screen Response Time in Predicting Student Test Performance: Evidence from TIMSS 2019 Problem Solving and Inquiry Tasks by Bin Tan, Okan Bulut

“…Results show that the pattern effect significantly outweighed the level effect, indicating that most of the predictive power of response time comes from within-person variability. …”
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Bispecific antibody suppresses osteosarcoma aggressiveness through regulation of NF-κB signaling pathway by Gui-Hua Yu, Ai-Min Li, Xiang Li, Zhong Yang, Hao Peng

“…Osteosarcoma is one of the most lethal malignancies, and the prognosis remains dismal due to the paucity of effective therapeutic targets. …”
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A scoping review of authorisation pathway for COVID-19 vaccines among selected countries by Supapitch Suphap, Parnnaphat Luksameesate, Osot Nerapusee, Puree Anantachoti

“…The FDA and EMA were the most referenced agencies. Review times for the first COVID-19 vaccines ranged from 10 to 84 days, significantly faster (3-27 times) than standard review times.Conclusion Despite different regulatory pathways, all countries approved the first COVID-19 vaccine quickly. …”
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Microbiome-metabolome integration reveals fermentation-driven divergence in bioactive compound profiles of Cardamine violifolia leaf pickles by Jue Gong, Shen Rao, Xiaomeng Liu, Shuiyuan Cheng, Xin Cong, Dingxiang Zhu

“…Metabolomic analysis identified 865 metabolites in total, with amino acids, lipids, and alkaloids representing the most abundant classes. Fermentation enhanced the production of bioactive compounds (e.g., alkaloids, phenolic acid, flavonoids), particularly in the LP group. …”
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Sustainable and Dynamic Competitiveness towards Technological Leadership of Industry 4.0: Implications for East African Community by Ocident Bongomin, Eric Oyondi Nganyi, Mfanga Ramadhani Abswaidi, Emmanuel Hitiyise, Godias Tumusiime

“…The war to technology and economic powers has been the driver for industrialization in most developed countries. The first industrial revolution (industry 1.0) earned millions for textile mill owners, while the second industrial revolution (industry 2.0) opened the way for tycoons and captains of industry such as Henry Ford, John D. …”
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Anatomical site and environmental exposure differentially shape the microbiota across mucosal tissues in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) by Alberto Ruiz, Ignasi Sanahuja, Silvia Torrecillas, Enric Gisbert

“…Indeed, Pseudomonadota was the most abundant phylum across all sample types, except for the posterior intestine, where Firmicutes, particularly the genus Mycoplasma, showed a clear predominance. …”
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In-hospital neonatal maternal separation as early-life stress and neurodevelopmental disorders: a cross-sectional and population-based study by Quan Zhou, Quan Zhou, Senrui Liang, Yanyan Sun, Jun Fan, Zaisheng Qin

“…BackgroundNeurodevelopmental disorders are the most common psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents; however, preventing their onset and progression remains challenging. …”
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Four decades of spatio-temporal trends in Miankaleh Wetland´s water body and vegetation as revealed by remote sensing time series by Nima Arij, Hooman Latifi, Arvin Fakhri, Rohollah Esmaili

“…Among climatic factors, groundwater levels (SS = -0.214) and evaporation (SS = -0.312) were most influential on the wetland. The MMK, accounting for data autocorrelation, provided more accurate results compared to MK, while SeqMK detected important trend change points that were mostly missed by MMK. …”
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The Domino Effect: Hyperventilation, Hypocapnia, and Tetany in Airway Management by Subha Teresa Jose Vazhakalayil, Sandeep Veer, Brinda Badam, Jayant Mane

“…Airway management represents one of the most critical challenges in anaesthesiology, particularly in patients with history of head and neck surgeries due to altered anatomy. …”
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Accuracy of self-perceived risk of falls among hospitalised adults in China: an observational study by Wei Zhang, Lin Zhu, Jingfen Jin, Guanjun Bao, Yuanfei Liu, Ye Luo

“…Other risk factors of falls were assessed to identify the determinants of disparities.Results Most patients (74.6%) had a high risk of falls according to MFS. …”
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Spatial networks reveal how forest cover decreases the spread of agricultural pests by Débora C. Rother, Leandro G. Cosmo, Julia Tavella, Fredric M. Windsor, Mariano Devoto, Darren M. Evans, Paulo R. Guimarães Jr.

“…Therefore, using only information about the direct and indirect pathways of the spatial network and the initial focus of infestation, we were able to predict with nearly 80% accuracy the most susceptible sites to pest spread in the simulated landscape. …”
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Multilayered Molybdate Microflowers Fabricated by One‐Pot Reaction for Efficient Water Splitting by Jingyi Wang, Jianrui Feng, Yuying Li, Feili Lai, Gui‐Chang Wang, Tianxi Liu, Jiajia Huang, Guanjie He

“…Density functional theory calculations are performed to reveal the reaction mechanism on Co‐ALMO@NF, which shows that the Mo site is the most favorable ones for HER, while the introduction of Co is beneficial to reduce the adsorption intensity on the surface of Co‐ALMO@NF, thus accelerating OER process. …”
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The Late‐Quaternary Extinctions Gave Rise to Functionally Novel Herbivore Assemblages by Simon D. Schowanek, Matt Davis, Erick J. Lundgren, Owen Middleton, John Rowan, Daniel Ramp, Christopher J. Sandom, Jens‐Christian Svenning

“…Finally, we assessed where novel herbivore assemblages would most likely lead to changes in biome state. We found that 47% of assemblages are functionally novel, indicating fundamental changes in herbivore impacts occurred across much of the planet. …”
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A matter of choice: a cross-sectional study examining the impact of the overturning of Roe v Wade on U.S. medical students’ perceptions and career decisions [version 2; peer review... by Zeb Saeed, Alissa Conklin, Sacha Sharp

“…Results Our survey found that four-fifths of medical students in Indiana disagreed with the Dobbs decision. While most students (71.4%) had not considered state abortion laws when selecting a medical school, since the Dobbs decision, 66.3% of third-year and 40.3% of fourth-year students indicated that they would take abortion laws into account when choosing a residency program. 47.5% of women students stated that they will be seeking residency in a state where abortion is legal and 55.3% of single students were more likely to leave Indiana to practice medicine. …”
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Factors affecting student participation in extra-curricular activities: A comparison between two Middle Eastern dental schools by Asim Al-Ansari, Fahad Al-Harbi, Wafaa AbdelAziz, Maha AbdelSalam, Maha M. El Tantawi, Ismail ElRefae

“…The percentages of those reporting ECA participation were 27.1% and 43.8%, respectively, mostly in community service, sports, and social activities. …”
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