Biomass distribution law of winter wheat in mining-affected area based on UAV remote sensing by Jing WANG, Wenbing GUO, Zhichao CHEN, Erhu BAI

“…The SVR model had the highest prediction accuracy. ② Biomass in regions III (414–661 g/m2) and IV (662–822 g/m2) accounted for 66.4% of the total, indicating that most samples concentrated in the middle and high biomass range. …”
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Optimization of pyrolysis conditions for Catha edulis waste-based biochar production using response surface methodology by Abdi Birhanu, Abrha Mulu Hailu, Zemene Worku, Israel Tessema, Kenatu Angassa, Solomon Tibebu

“…Moreover, the study found that pyrolysis temperature was the most influential factor across all responses (yield and quality). …”
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Bifidobacterium inhibits the progression of colorectal tumorigenesis in mice through fatty acid isomerization and gut microbiota modulation by Yang Chen, Huiting Fang, Haiqin Chen, Xiaoming Liu, Jianxin Zhao, Catherine Stanton, R. Paul Ross, Wei Chen, Bo Yang

“…Colorectal cancer (CRC) represents the third most common cancer worldwide. Consequently, there is an urgent need to identify novel preventive and therapeutic strategies for CRC. …”
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Volatilome Analysis for Differentiating Terroir Expression: A Case Study of Three Wineries in a Limestone-Rich, Warm-Climate Region by José Miguel Fuentes-Espinosa, Raquel Muñoz-Castells, Jaime Moreno-García, Teresa García-Martínez, Juan Carlos Mauricio, Juan Moreno

“…Ethyl esters of medium- and long-chain fatty acids and certain acetates of higher alcohols were the most discriminant volatiles and were proposed as key compounds for differentiating wines by terroir and vintage. …”
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Study on the sexual behavior patterns and the related factors among women aged 50 years and older with high HIV infection rates in rural areas by HU Mi, XIE Guanqing, WANG Xinting, LI Jingxin, ZHOU Haiye, ZHOU Qifu, CAI Chang

“…Conclusion In rural areas over the past year, the majority of women aged≥50 years have never used condoms during sex, and a few have engaged in extramarital sex. Most of these women report low satisfaction with marital sexual behavior. …”
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Association between timing of operative interventions and mortality in emergency general surgery by Katherine M Reitz, Joshua B Brown, Matthew D Neal, David S Silver, Liling Lu, Jamison Beiriger, Yekaterina Khamzina, Andrew B Peitzman

“…Further work to identify the most time-sensitive populations is warranted. These results may begin to inform benchmarking for triaging interventions in the EGS population to help reduce mortality rates.Level of evidence IV.…”
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Empirical analysis of regional and sectoral aspects of corporate bankruptcy by O. V. Berezhnaya, E. V. Berezhnaya, R. E. Ambartsumova

“…The use of the case study method made it possible to show the specific reasons for the bankruptcy of companies in the most sensitive industries. Results and discussion. …”
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Forty-three loci associated with plasma lipoprotein size, concentration, and cholesterol content in genome-wide analysis. by Daniel I Chasman, Guillaume Paré, Samia Mora, Jemma C Hopewell, Gina Peloso, Robert Clarke, L Adrienne Cupples, Anders Hamsten, Sekar Kathiresan, Anders Mälarstig, José M Ordovas, Samuli Ripatti, Alex N Parker, Joseph P Miletich, Paul M Ridker

“…In addition, genetic determinants of total IDL and total VLDL concentration were found at many loci, most strongly at LIPC (15q22.1) and APOC-APOE complex (19q13.32), respectively. …”
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Dual therapeutic potential of Scoparia dulcis in combating hyperglycemia and inflammation in diabetes through network pharmacology and in silico analysis by Ngoc-Thac Pham, Huong-Giang Le, Thuy-Tien Thi Phan, Phuong Vu Luu, Bo-Rong Peng, Lo-Yun Chen, Yu-Chia Chang, Kuei-Hung Lai

“…Ten critical molecular targets were identified, with TNF-α being the most prominent. Molecular docking followed by 200 ns molecular dynamics simulations assessed the binding affinity of TNF-α with the top ten selected compounds, revealing strong and stable interactions with essential active site residues. …”
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Constructive Neuroengineering of Crossing Multi-Neurite Wiring Using Modifiable Agarose Gel Platforms by Soya Hagiwara, Kazuhiro Tsuneishi, Naoya Takada, Kenji Yasuda

“…Constructing stable and flexible neuronal networks with multi-neurite wiring is essential for the in vitro modeling of brain function, connectivity, and neuroplasticity. However, most existing neuroengineering platforms rely on static microfabrication techniques, which limit the ability to dynamically control circuit architecture during cultivation. …”
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Exploring the link between physical activity and professional quality of life among nurses: a cross-sectional study in Qatar by Kamaruddeen Mannethodi, George V. Joy, Kalpana Singh, Ederlie E. Pitiquen, Nabila Chaabna, Jibin Kunjavara, Abdulqadir J. Nashwan

“…Results A total of 430 nurses participated (82.1% female, mean age: 43.3 ± 7.2 years). Most participants reported engaging in low (46.5%) or moderate (51.6%) physical activity levels. …”
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Antimicrobial resistance transmission in the environmental settings through traditional and UV-enabled advanced wastewater treatment plants: a metagenomic insight by Absar Talat, Yasir Bashir, Nadeem Khalil, Connor L. Brown, Dinesh Gupta, Asad Ullah Khan

“…Results The dominance of Proteobacteria or Pseudomonadota, characterized the samples from both WWTPs and carried most ARGs. Acinetobacter johnsonii, a prevailing species, exhibited a diminishing trend with wastewater treatment, yet its persistence and association with antibiotic resistance underscore its adaptive resilience. …”
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Combining traditional laparoscopic box practice with video gaming: A randomized control trial by Simon Byrns, Yun Wu, Bin Zheng

“…Conclusion: Traditional lap box training remains the most effective method for improving the performance of simulated laparoscopic surgery. …”
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Health Systems Barriers to the Implementation of Preventing Mother-to-Child Transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection in Primary Health Care Facilities in Ghana by Beatrice Sarpomaa Osei, Peter Agyei-Baffour, Kofi Akohene Mensah, Peter Twum

“…Increased education on PMTCT was the most suggested solution to improve the management of HIV infection among pregnant women and further enhance the success rates of PMTCT in Ashanti Region, Ghana. …”
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Proficiency and associated factors of laboratory professionals in sputum smear microscopy at selected peripheral public and private diagnostic laboratories in Ethiopia: cross-secti... by Bewket Mesganaw, Mekuriaw Belayneh, Zigale Hibstu, Abebe Fenta

“…Abstract Background In countries with a high prevalence of TB, such as Ethiopia, direct sputum smear microscopy remains the most cost-effective tool for diagnosing patients with infectious tuberculosis and monitoring their progress on treatment. …”
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Influence of different host blood meal sources on the reproductive outcomes in Anopheles gambiae: Enhancing fecundity in a mass rearing environment. by Celestine N Wekesa, Maxwell G Machani, Nabie M Bayoh, Z Ngalo Otieno-Ayayo, Maurice V Ombok, Eric O Ochomo

“…The mean number of eggs laid per mosquito was highest among those fed on human blood meal (111.65 ±  5.74) followed by those fed on pig blood meal (100.46 ±  6.36). The most favorable outcomes were observed with human blood for hatchability (88.35 ±  5.61%), pig blood for pupation percentage (Mean =  83.50 ±  4.79), and goat blood for pupation time (9.79 ±  0.41 days). …”
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Dynamics and genetic variation of dengue virus serotypes circulating during the 2022 outbreak in Karachi by Faaria Tariq, Muhammad Irfan, Saba Farooq, Hana’a Iqbal, Atia-tul-Wahab, Ishtiaq Ahmad Khan, Thomas Iftner, M. Iqbal Choudhary

“…The results showed that there was a higher number of positive cases in males (58%) than in females (42%). The most affected age group was 21–30. The study suggested that the dominant serotype in the population of Karachi was DENV-1 (78.33%), followed by DENV- 2 (15%) and DENV-3 (6.66%). …”
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Multiple Stressors in the Anthropocene: Urban Evolutionary History Modifies Sensitivity to the Toxic Effects of Crude Oil Exposure in Killifish by Jane Park, Charles Brown, Chelsea Hess, Madison Armstrong, David M. Rocke, Fernando Galvez, Andrew Whitehead

“…Common garden comparative oil exposure experiments, including killifish populations with different exposure histories, showed that most killifish populations were sensitive to fitness impacts (reproduction and development) caused by oil exposure, but that fish from the PCB‐resistant population were insensitive. …”
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Breastfeeding experience, barriers, and facilitators among mothers of vulnerable low birth weight infants in Amhara region, Ethiopia: a qualitative exploratory study by Moses Collins Ekwueme, Yihenew Alemu Tesfaye, Heran Biza, Mulusew Lijalem Belew, Meseret Asefa, Destaw Asnakew, Abebe Gebremariam Gobezayehu, John Cranmer, Melissa Fox Young

“…Self-reported insufficient milk, suboptimal breastfeeding support in hospitals, prolonged mother-newborn separation in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs), and limited knowledge of effective feeding techniques were the most common barriers. Further, mothers with multiple births reported greater feeding difficulties; they were more likely to adopt formula feeding compared to those with single births. …”
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Antioxidant Effects of Essential Oils from the Peels of Citrus Cultivars by Jiyoon Yang, Mi-Jin Park

“…By comparing the chemical compositions of the essential oils, 12 compounds are selected as the major contributors to the antioxidant activities of the oils, and α-phellandrene and α-terpinene are the most active constituents of the oils.…”
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