Linking gas production to microbial fuel cell output: a novel approach to assess soybean processing and selenium bioavailability by Vahid Vegari, Akbar Taghizadeh, Ali Hosseinkhani, Maghsoud Besharati, Kasim Sakran Abass, Maximilian Lackner

“…Results highlight that thermal processing, particularly microwaving, optimizes nutrient utilization, while nano-Se enhances rumen microbial functions. …”
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Effects of coconut meal inclusion on growth performance, nutrient utilization, carcass characteristics, and meat quality in Awassi Lambs by Ja’far Al-Khaza’leh, Belal Obeidat

“…Further research is warranted to determine optimal inclusion rates under varying production systems.…”
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Adherence to Antidiabetic Medications among Women with Gestational Diabetes by Michelle Asiedu-Danso, Irene A. Kretchy, Jeremiah Kobby Sekyi, Augustina Koduah

“…Background. Optimal adherence to prescribed medications in women with gestational diabetes is relevant for perinatal outcomes. …”
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Differential Immunostimulatory Effects of EGFP and +36 GFP on Immune Cells by Parisa Moradi Pordanjani1, Elnaz Agi2, Azam Bolhassani1⁎

“…Introduction: Green fluorescent protein (GFP) and its variants are pivotal in tracking gene expression across various gene delivery systems. While GFP is typically employed for intracellular reporting, it can be modified to display on cell surfaces for labeling. …”
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Pain Localization Shift During the Convalescence Period of Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fracture by Oded Hershkovich, Mojahed Sakhnini, Raphael Lotan

“…All initially suffered MTL over the VCF; BKP patients showed local VCF pain resolution after 3.5 weeks following surgery while lasting seven weeks under conservative treatment. …”
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5-aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy for the treatment of basal and squamous cell carcinoma: A systematic review by Nathalie C. Zeitouni, Todd Schlesinger, Meenal Kheterpal, Puneet S. Jolly, Jared Jagdeo

“…Conclusions: This review provides a comprehensive summary of evidence-based ALA-PDT protocols for BCC, BD, and SCC, but published protocols are heterogeneous without a clear consensus. While ALA-PDT is effective, safe, and cosmetically favorable for less invasive tumors, protocol variability underscores the need for further randomized controlled trials to determine optimal treatment parameters.…”
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The role of early weight bearing in the aftertreatment of unilateral displaced intraarticular calcaneal fractures: a systematic review and pooled analysis by Coen Verstappen, Mitchell L. S. Driessen, Lloyd Brandts, Michael J. R. Edwards, Martijn Poeze, Erik Hermans, Pishtiwan H. S. Kalmet

“…Abstract Background Displaced intraarticular calcaneal fractures (DIACFs) remain a complex challenge in orthopedic practice due to their complexity and the intricate nature of surgical interventions. While surgical techniques have evolved, postoperative rehabilitation is equally crucial for achieving optimal outcomes. …”
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Navigating Pregnancy Testing in Chronic Pain Management for Women of Reproductive Age by Tamura S, Vardhan S, Breidenbach K, Shaparin N, Vydyanathan A, Gritsenko K

“…Despite national recommendations from organizations like the American College of Radiology (ACR), implementation of pregnancy screening in the pain management context remains limited.Methods: This review synthesizes current literature and practice guidelines to assess the gaps in pregnancy screening protocols within chronic pain management settings. …”
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Modeling of train flow handling through a limiting single-track section of the route at the organization of high-speed operation using the existing infrastructure by S. V. Karasev, A. D. Kalidova

“…The article examines the problem of studying the process of handling the opposing train flows through a single track section of the route by modeling for the conditions of organizing high-speed operation while minimizing capital investments in infrastructure. …”
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Green-Synthesized Ag and ZnO Nanoparticles using Cassia fistula Leaf Extract: Biocompatibility and Growth Response in Early Plant Development by A.h.m. Maniruzzaman Rabbani, Syeda Nyema Jannat, Md. Shahed Al Shishir, Md. Shaheen Alam, Atiqur Rahman, Md. Shohidul Alam

“…These findings highlight that while green-synthesized nanoparticles hold agricultural potential, their use must be carefully optimized to avoid phytotoxic effects. …”
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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on lung cancer screening utilization and outcome: a health examination center retrospective study by Chi-Shen Chen, Cai-Sin Yao, Fu-Zong Wu

“…Future policies must prioritize high-risk individuals, optimize resources, and enhance early detection to improve outcomes and crisis preparedness.…”
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Exploring secular trends and types of tuberculosis burden in India over past three decades through insights from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019 by Krittika Bhattacharyya, Ravi Prakash Jha, Deepak Dhamnetiya, Priyanka Patel, Neha Shri, Mayank Singh

“…Strengthening early detection, optimizing treatment strategies, and raising community awareness will be essential to curb the spread and impact of resistant TB forms, while mitigating the broader implications of AMR.…”
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Real-world safety profile of etelcalcetide in dialysis-related secondary hyperparathyroidism: a pharmacovigilance analysis of FAERS data by Cong Zou, Xing Wang, Ruizhen Huang, Honglin Hu

“…Purpose The real-world safety of etelcalcetide in the treatment of dialysis-related secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) was evaluated by analyzing associated adverse events (AEs) and assessing their clinical significance.Methods Data from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) (2017–2024) were analyzed. …”
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Novel Approach for Evaluating the Effectiveness of Biological Drugs in Patients with Plaque Psoriasis: Real-World Experience of a Single-Centre Study in Poland by Kimak-Pielas A, Robak E, Zajdel R, Żebrowska A

“…Anti-IL-17AF therapy achieved complete remission (PASI-100) in the shortest time (53.8 days vs 101.7 days for a total population, p< 0.05). While treatment effectiveness did not differ between bio-naive and non-bio-naive patients overall, repeated exposures to anti-TNF and anti-IL-12/23 therapies were associated with a diminished clinical response.Conclusion: The study highlights the critical importance of strategic selection of the treatment to optimize long-term outcomes.Keywords: plaque psoriasis, biological drugs, effectiveness, psoriasis severity, PASI…”
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Development and Preclinical Evaluation of a Lyophilized Vaccine Against Equine Herpesvirus Type 4 (EHV-4) by Lespek Kutumbetov, Balzhan Myrzakhmetova, Aiganym Tussipova, Gulzhan Zhapparova, Talshyn Tlenchiyeva, Karina Bissenbayeva, Sergazy Nurabayev, Aslan Kerimbayev

“…Background/Objectives: Equine rhinopneumonia, caused by equine herpesvirus types 1 and 4 (EHV-1 and EHV-4), continues to be a significant health and economic concern in the global equine industry, particularly in Kazakhstan. While vaccines targeting EHV-1 are available, there is currently no licensed monovalent vaccine for EHV-4, and existing formulations offer limited protection against this serotype. …”
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Carbapenem De-escalation in urinary tract infections: prevalence and outcomes among hospitalized patients by Leedia Abuelshayeb, Rana Abu-Farha, Khawla Abu Hammour, Mohammed Zawiah

“…Abstract Objective To evaluate the prevalence and outcomes of carbapenem de-escalation among hospitalized urinary tract infection (UTI) patients at Jordan University Hospital from January 2022 to March 2024. Methods This retrospective study included adult patients who received carbapenems as empirical therapy and underwent urine culture testing. …”
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Effects of diet supplemented with water extracts of Artemisia annua L. on small intestinal immune and antioxidative indexes in lambs by Gen Gang, Ruiheng Gao, Huricha Zhao, Xiao Jin, Yuanyuan Xing, Lei Hong, Sumei Yan, Yuanqing Xu, Binlin Shi

“…Furthermore, expressions levels of Nrf2, GSH-Px and HO-1 in the small intestine increased quadratically (p < 0.05), while Keap1 expression levels exhibited a downward quadratic trend (p < 0.10).ConclusionIn summary, the optimal dietary addition of 1,000 mg/kg WEAA significantly enhanced intestinal immune function, antioxidant capacity, and the expression of related genes in the intestinal mucosa of lambs.…”
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Streamlining medical software development with CARE lifecycle and CARE agent: an AI-driven technology readiness level assessment tool by Steven N. Hart, Patrick L. Day, Christopher A. Garcia

“…Future work will focus on optimizing retrieval strategies and expanding validation across diverse clinical applications.…”
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Clustering and Interpretability of Residential Electricity Demand Profiles by Sarra Kallel, Manar Amayri, Nizar Bouguila

“…The results show that soft clustering methods effectively capture inter-cluster characteristics, leading to better cluster separation, whereas intra-cluster characteristics exhibit similar behavior across all clustering approaches. …”
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Tracking Long-Term Ozone Pollution Dynamics in Chinese Cities with Meteorological and Emission Attribution by Hongrui Li, Xiaoyong Liu, Zijian Liu, Mengyang Li, Tong Wu, Peicheng Li, Peng Zhou

“…Here, we develop a novel framework that couples Kolmogorov–Zurbenko (KZ) filtering with an optimized random forest (RF) regression model to examine daily maximum 8 h average ozone (O₃-8h) in 372 Chinese cities from 2013 to 2023. …”
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