The scale of zebrafish pectoral fin buds is determined by intercellular K+ levels and consequent Ca2+-mediated signaling via retinoic acid regulation of Rcan2 and Kcnk5b. by Xiaowen Jiang, Kun Zhao, Yi Sun, Xinyue Song, Chao Yi, Tianlong Xiong, Sen Wang, Yi Yu, Xiduo Chen, Run Liu, Xin Yan, Christopher L Antos

“…Using the zebrafish pectoral fin bud as a model for early vertebrate fin/limb development, we found that K+ channels also scale this anatomical structure, and we determined how one K+-leak channel, Kcnk5b, integrates into its developmental program. …”
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Formation of an organizational and functional model of assisted living for the disabled by G. N. Ponomarenko, L. A. Kozhushko, M. V. Rokhmanova

“…Methods: system analysis, qualitative and quantitative content analysis, structural-functional and comparative analysis of regulatory legal documents, statistical analysis. …”
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Research and design of sensor system for all position and attitude measurement of shearer by Man LI, Siyi SHEN, Junqi LIU, Xiangtong LIU, Xiangang CAO

“…Secondly, aiming at multi-parameter measurement, a master-slave structure system is proposed, which consists of the attitude sensor, mileage sensor and left and right swing Angle sensor based on MEMS sensor chip with microprocessor as the core. …”
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Sustainable promotion of farmers’ work performance: servant leadership insights from Chinese agricultural entities by Jiannan Wang, Lezhu Zhang, Ruisi Zhang, Shaoning Zhang

“…This study examines how Servant Leadership directly and indirectly improves productivity in emerging agricultural entities, with Organizational Identity serving as a critical mediator. Structural equation modeling reveals two direct pathways: Altruism (β = 0.124), where leaders prioritize farmers’ well-being through equitable resource allocation and personalized support, fostering trust and reducing attrition; and Social Responsibility (β = 0.198), where ethical practices and community-driven programs align organizational goals with societal welfare, motivating environmentally conscious productivity. …”
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The REPowerEU Plan and the Transition to Green Energy in Romania by Violeta Mihaela Dincă, Simona Moagăr-Poladian, Tănase Stamule, Puiu Nistoreanu

“…The data was processed with the structural equation modelling (SEM) and the results revealed that market (economic), technological and administrative obstacles affect with a major impact the implementation of renewable energy technologies in Romania. …”
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Decolonizing global health: a scoping review by Deena Mehjabeen, Kyle Patel, Rahul M. Jindal

“…We call for broader structural reforms, including equitable funding allocation, the decolonization of research agendas, and the dismantling of hierarchical systems that privilege voices from the Global North over the Global South. …”
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How self-efficacy shapes professional identity: the mediating role of meaning in life and self-esteem in pre-service physical education teachers by Pu Sun, Ke Ma, Xiaohong Xu, Ling Yan

“…Data on self-efficacy, meaning in life, self-esteem, and professional identity were collected through validated self-report questionnaires. Structural equation modeling was used to analyze the direct and indirect effects of self-efficacy on professional identity and to test the mediating roles of meaning in life and self-esteem. …”
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Application of numerical simulation method integrated SfM-UAV to tsunami hazard map in Jailolo by Rohima W. Ningrum, Wiwit Suryanto, Wahyudi Wahyudi, Sholihun Sholihun, Mohammad R. Lessy, Dimas Oryza, Market Sofian, Wiji Raharjo, Marwis Aswan, Risky N. Amelia

“…This study aims to map tsunami hazards in the Jailolo coastal area by integrating the Structure-from-Motion (SfM) photogrammetry method with numerical calculations. …”
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Perspectives of the Obstetric Care Environment for Pregnant Individuals Who Have an Opioid Use Disorder by Samantha Girasulo, Caro Maltz, Maggie Weichert, Joy S. Kaufman, Amanda Mele, Karen Hunkele, Kimberly A. Yonkers, Nancy Byatt, Ariadna Forray

“…Furthermore, the present study suggests obstetricians provide in-house access to MOUD, if possible, or assist patients with referrals to care, as these may reduce the structural barriers patients face.…”
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Parameters of the internal picture of the disease and quality of life in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus by V. M. Yaltonsky, I. N. Abrosimov, T. D. Andrushkevich, E. M. Shashurina, S. K. Solovyev, E. A. Aseeva

“…Objective: to analyze the structural features of the internal picture of the disease (IPD in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and its ratio with quality of life (QOL) as an indicator of adaptation to the disease.Patients and methods. …”
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Inbreeding patterns and genetic diversity under selection in Teha sheep by Shunzhe Wang, Long Liang, Dilinigeer Ziyayiding, Wenjing Jiao, Hailati Kasimu, Sangang He, Mingjun Liu

“…Teha sheep, a crossbred line between Texel and Kazakh sheep, are an important meat-producing breed in China, yet their genetic structure and inbreeding status remain underexplored. …”
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Epidemiology of Chronic Hepatitis C in First Nations Populations in Canadian Prairie Provinces by Kate P. R. Dunn, Dennis Wardman, Maxim Trubnikov, Chris Sarin, Tom Wong, Hongqun Liu, Samuel S. Lee

“…Current structural barriers experienced by First Nations in Canada shape access and engagement for testing and treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections. …”
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Biodiversity of Northern Italy popcorn: a study on genetic diversity and agronomic performances of traditional landraces by Alessandra Lezzi, Lorenzo Stagnati, Lorenzo Stagnati, Elena Petretto, Giovanna Soffritti, Silvano Lodetti, Graziano Rossi, Alessandra Lanubile, Alessandra Lanubile, Adriano Marocco, Adriano Marocco, Matteo Busconi, Matteo Busconi

“…Despite this genetic wealth, Italian popcorn varieties have largely been neglected in modern breeding programs and remain poorly characterized, with only fragmented and incomplete data available. …”
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Ionospheric Scintillation and Geomagnetic Disturbance Caused by Space Hurricanes by Sheng Lu, Zan‐Yang Xing, Qing‐He Zhang, Yong‐Liang Zhang, Hui‐Gen Yang, Kjellmar Oksavik, L. R. Lyons, Kazuo Shiokawa, Yong Wang, Yu‐Zhang Ma, Xiang‐Yu Wang, Tong Xu, Shu‐Ji Sun, Duan Zhang

“…Abstract A space hurricane is a large‐scale, cyclone‐shaped aurora characterized by a rotating magnetic structure and shears in plasma convection, driven by high‐latitude magnetic reconnection. …”
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Service innovation in telecommunication: The path to customer loyalty through enhanced customer satisfaction by Manoj Kumar Chaudhary, Dinesh Mani Ghimire, Madan Dhungana, Rajesh Kumar Chaudhary, Madhav Adhikari, Shubhechchha Thapa

“…Based on a sample of 245 telecom customers, this study investigates how innovative service offerings lead to higher satisfaction levels and, in turn, greater customer loyalty. This study uses structural equation modeling (SEM) and a quantitative research approach to examine the association between customer satisfaction, customer loyalty, and service innovation in Nepal’s telecom industry. …”
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Medium-Chain Acyl-CoA Deficiency: Outlines from Newborn Screening, In Silico Predictions, and Molecular Studies by Serena Catarzi, Anna Caciotti, Janita Thusberg, Rodolfo Tonin, Sabrina Malvagia, Giancarlo la Marca, Elisabetta Pasquini, Catia Cavicchi, Lorenzo Ferri, Maria A. Donati, Federico Baronio, Renzo Guerrini, Sean D. Mooney, Amelia Morrone

“…Bioinformatics predictions based on both phylogenetic conservation and functional/structural software were used to characterize the new identified variants. …”
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Colorectal cancer mortality in persons with severe mental illness: a scoping review with meta-analyses of observational studies by Paula R. Pop, Gitte S. Larsen, Mette K. Thomsen, Christoffer Johansen, Robert Zachariae, Bolette Skjødt Rafn

“…Furthermore, this evidence supports the idea that persons with SMI are a heterogenous population, and as such, any future initiatives to improve CRC outcomes for persons with SMI would warrant a tailored approach to potentiate individual resources, to mitigate stigma and structural discrimination. …”
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AI in academia: How do social influence, self-efficacy, and integrity influence researchers' use of AI models? by Benicio Gonzalo Acosta-Enriquez, Marco Arbulu Ballesteros, César Robin Vilcapoma Pérez, Olger Huamaní Jordan, Joseph Anibal Martin Vergara, Rafael Martel Acosta, Carmen Graciela Arbulu Perez Vargas, Julie Catherine Arbulú Castillo

“…The analytical methodology employed structural equation modeling and confirmatory factor analysis, grounded in an expanded version of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 model. …”
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Origin and Possible Members of the ‘Malvasia’ Family: The New Fuencaliente de La Palma Hypothesis on the True ‘Malvasia’ by Francesca Fort, Luis Ricardo Suárez-Abreu, Qiying Lin-Yang, Juancho Asenjo, Leonor Deis, Joan Miquel Canals, Fernando Zamora

“…The known molecular profiles were obtained using the SSR (Simple Sequence Repeats) or microsatellite technique. Various population structure programs were applied, information on the possible origin or area where each of the varieties was mostly grown was used, and historical information was used to explain the results obtained. …”
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exoALMA. I. Science Goals, Project Design, and Data Products by Richard Teague, Myriam Benisty, Stefano Facchini, Misato Fukagawa, Christophe Pinte, Sean M. Andrews, Jaehan Bae, Marcelo Barraza-Alfaro, Gianni Cataldi, Nicolás Cuello, Pietro Curone, Ian Czekala, Daniele Fasano, Mario Flock, Maria Galloway-Sprietsma, Himanshi Garg, Cassandra Hall, Iain Hammond, Thomas Hilder, Jane Huang, John D. Ilee, Andrés F. Izquierdo, Kazuhiro Kanagawa, Geoffroy Lesur, Giuseppe Lodato, Cristiano Longarini, Ryan A. Loomis, Frédéric Masset, Francois Menard, Ryuta Orihara, Daniel J. Price, Giovanni Rosotti, Jochen Stadler, Leonardo Testi, Hsi-Wei Yen, Gaylor Wafflard-Fernandez, David J. Wilner, Andrew J. Winter, Lisa Wölfer, Tomohiro C. Yoshida, Brianna Zawadzki

“…In addition, the molecular emission allowed for the velocity structure of the disks to be mapped with excellent precision (uncertainties of the order of 10 m s ^−1 ), revealing a variety of kinematic perturbations across all sources. …”
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