Melanocytes and photosensory organs share a common ancestry that illuminates the origins of the neural crest by Yuliia Fatieieva, Rozalina Galimullina, Sergey Isaev, Alexander Klimovich, Laurence A. Lemaire, Igor Adameyko

“…We explore these scenarios including the hypothesis of a shared origin from an ancestral pigmented photosensory structure. For this, we harness single cell transcriptomics, chromatin accessibility and spatial transcriptomics data, to connect the transcriptional programs in melanocytes, pinealocytes and RPE with that of the pigmented cells in the sensory vesicle of the tunicate Ciona. …”
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Conservative Management of Os Navicularis in a Boxer: A Case Report by Geetika R. Jadon, Jayant Rastogi, Roshan Adkitte, Manoj Yadav, Chandra Sekara Guru

“…During management, little attention is given to vital structured rehabilitation. We advise referring patients for supervised, customized strengthening programs by experts.…”
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High angular resolution diffusion-weighted imaging and higher order tractography of the white matter tracts in the anterior thalamic area: Insights into deep brain stimulation targ... by Ruhunur Özdemir, Kai Lehtimäki, Eetu Siitama, Timo Möttönen, Joonas Haapasalo, Soila Järvenpää, Hannu Eskola, Jukka Peltola

“…Conclusions: In-depth understanding of the network of anatomical structures related to the ANT is likely to influence therapy outcomes. …”
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Advancements in Plant Diagnostic and Sensing Technologies by Shalini Krishnamoorthi, Sally Shuxian Koh, Mervin Chun‐Yi Ang, Mark Ju Teng Teo, Randall Ang Jie, U. S. Dinish, Michael S. Strano, Daisuke Urano

“…Each adopted technology offers unique advantages suitable for various farm operations, breeding programs, and laboratory research. This review article first summarizes key target traits, endogenous structures, and metabolites that serve as focal points for plant diagnostic and sensing technologies. …”
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Global Seismic Fragility Functions for Low-Rise RC Frames with Construction Deficiencies by M. Rizwan, N. Ahmad, J. Akbar, B. Ilyas, Arifullah, A. Ali, M. E. Ahmad, S. Pervez, M. E. Rahim, M. A. Z. Khan

“…Shake table tests were performed on three two-story 1 : 3 reduced scale RC frame structures, representative of buildings with construction deficiencies in Pakistan. …”
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Evaluating faculty and trainee perceptions on entrustable professional activities in dental postgraduate training: a cross-sectional survey by Asma Muhammad Yousuf, Afeefa Abul Barakaat, Kanza Tahir, Rashna Hoshang Sukhia, Mubassar Fida

“…Abstract Background Entrustable Professional Activities are essential, observable tasks that postgraduate trainees can perform independently upon demonstrating competence. EPAs provide a structured framework for competency-based education, bridging theoretical knowledge and practical application. …”
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Knowledge, Barriers, And Management Implications of Maintaining Hospital Information System (His) Among Staff Nurses In Uttar Pradesh, India by Umme Ruman, Seema Rani, Uzma Anjum

“…These findings have practical and policy implications for hospital administrators, highlighting the need for structured and continuous HIS training programs, supportive policies, and adequate resource allocation to ensure effective and sustainable system use. …”
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Barriers and facilitators to antidepressant deprescribing – A qualitative interview study with general practitioners in Germany by Jochen Vukas, Vita Brisnik, Linda Sanftenberg, Peter Henningsen, Jochen Gensichen, Tobias Dreischulte

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The Effectiveness of Pregnant Women's Class on the Success of Exclusive Breastfeeding by Indrawati Aris Tyarini, Yoga Tri Wijayanti, Asridawati Akib, Nofita Tudang Rombeallo, Sitti Zakiyyah Putri

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What factors enable sustainable university-industry collaboration communities? Evidence from a symbiosis theory perspective by Jun Liu, Xuewei Wang, Wenqing Miao, Xiurong Wang

“…. • University-Industry Collaboration (UIC) faces challenges in implementation, including communication barriers between institutions and misaligned expectations between stakeholders • Traditional approaches to university-enterprise cooperation often lack systematic frameworks for sustainable collaboration and resource sharing • The success of industry-education partnerships heavily depends on institutional support and policy frameworks, but practical guidelines for implementation are often unclear • Introduces a comprehensive ''three-dimensional symbiosis'' framework that provides practical guidance for establishing and maintaining effective industry-education partnerships • Identifies specific mechanisms for successful collaboration, including resource sharing, information exchange, interest alignment, and organizational support structures • Presents evidence-based strategies for overcoming common barriers in University-Industry Collaboration (UIC), based on systematic analysis of real-world implementations • Educational institutions should establish dedicated communication channels and resource-sharing platforms to facilitate ongoing collaboration with industry partners • Policy makers need to develop targeted incentive mechanisms and clear evaluation criteria to encourage sustained participation from both educational institutions and industry partners • Practitioners should focus on building long-term relationships through structured programs that address both immediate needs and strategic development goals of all stakeholders…”
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Building long-term value: A practical guide to integrating ESG into business strategies by Asep Marfu, Hafid Abbas, Ahman Sya, Agung Purwanto, Nadiroh, Bagus Sumargo, Septantri Shinta Wulandari, Daiman, Christin A. Malaihollo, Syakyakirti, David Tanubrata, Dewi Indah Pratiwi

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A Novel Optimization Approach for Revolutionizing Architectural Design in Chinese Cultural Heritage by Xueyong Li, Xiaoqing Yang

“…A smokescreen with a resolution of 5192 × 4153 pixels was used to acquire surface photographs and ground shots of the Dazu Rock Carvings, Nanchan Temple, and Foguang Temple using the Microtrans Maryland 4-1000 program. The research aims to improve fault analysis in images of Chinese cultural heritage structures using an Ensemble Ant Colony Fused Convolutional Capsule Neural Network (EAC-CCNN). …”
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Mathematical model of on-demand route formation for public transport based on individual passenger requests in low-density population area by Svetlana S. Titova, Andrey V. Ostroukh

“…Route optimization was performed using dynamic programming algorithms that accounted for variable demand structure and resource limitations. …”
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Valorization of feral pigs in the tropics, from the genetic characterization to the re-domestication by Nicolas Degras, Yann Labrune, Nathalie Mandonnet, Mélain Bructer, Katia Benony, Claudine Vertueux-Degras, Gisèle Alexandre, Nausicaa Poullet, Jean-Luc Gourdine

“…The majority of domesticated pigs groups studied including re-domesticated creole pigs exhibit a significantly lower proportion of runs of homozygosity compared to feral pigs, suggesting a better control of inbreeding, thanks to structured breeding programs. The chosen conservation strategy was the result of a consensus between scientific evidence, practical experience, and field feasibility. …”
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One Health policy communities’ perspectives on zoonoses risk factors and management: A multiple qualitative methods approach by Lisset M. Dumet, Erin Kenzie, Julia Goodman, Veronika Merino Osorio, Vanessa Cruz Chavez, Ruth Atto, Percy Vilchez Barreto, Seth O’Neal

“…We completed 77 semi-structured interviews from June 2023 to November 2023, and the final analytical sample included 75 interviews, excluding 2 incomplete interviews. …”
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Basic Training in Palliative Medicine for Internal Medicine Residents: Pilot Testing of a Canadian Model in Switzerland by Andreas Samuel Ebneter, Ebru Kaya, Petra Mair, Barbara Affollter, Steffen Eychmueller

“…However, postgraduate nonspecialist training curricula are less documented. Local Problem: A structured curriculum for nonspecialist rotation within internal medicine (IM) in specialized PC wards is lacking. …”
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Utilizing Virtual Worlds for Training Professionals: The Case of Soft Skills Training of Smart City Engineers and Technicians by Maria Rigou, Vasileios Gkamas, Isidoros Perikos, Konstantinos Kovas, Polyxeni Kontodiakou

“…Statistical analysis revealed strong correlations between course structure and perceived training quality, while prior familiarity with virtual environments showed no significant impact on outcomes. …”
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New graduate nurses' experiences with and perceptions of their mental health and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic: An interpretive description study protocol. by Robin D Burry, April Pike, Joy Maddigan, Peggy Rauman, Holly Burford, Joanne Smith-Young, Vernon Curran

“…Approximately forty semi-structured interviews will be conducted with new graduate nurses who worked in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2020, 2021 or 2022. …”
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ON THE ISSUE OF METHODOLOGY OF ESTIMATING THE REGIONAL COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES BY TYPES OF ACTIVITY by A. R. Safiullin

“…This approach determined the choice of specific research methods: dialectics, abstraction, systematic, logical, structural, comparative, and statistical. The application of the above methods helped to ensure the validity of the analysis results, theoretical and practical conclusions. …”
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Core competencies for school leaders: insights from educational experts by Fathi M. Abunaser, Nesreen S. M. Salah El-Din, Rashid S. Al-Fahadi

“…The study highlights noticeable gaps in current leadership practices and emphasizes the urgent need for structured, targeted professional development programs. …”
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