Assessing subtle changes in arid land river basin ecological quality: A study utilizing the PIE engine platform and RSEI by Aizemaitijiang Maimaitituersun, Han Yang, Nuerbiye Aobuliaisan, Kamuran Maimaitiaili, Ouyang Chenyu

“…This study aids understanding EQ dynamics in arid river basins, offering sustainable development insights.…”
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Exploring the molecular basis of efficient feed utilization in low residual feed intake slow-growing ducks based on breast muscle transcriptome by Lei Wu, Zhong Zhuang, Wenqian Jia, Yongpeng Li, Yijia Lu, Minghong Xu, Hao Bai, Zhixiu Wang, Guobin Chang, Yong Jiang

“…These findings provide novel insights into the molecular changes underlying RFI variation in slow-growing ducks.…”
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Updates on the molecular spectrum of MEFV variants in lebanese patients with Familial Mediterranean Fever by Rudy Feghali, José-Noel Ibrahim, Nabiha Salem, Romy Moussallem, Ghina Hijazi, Charbel Attieh, Tony Yammine, Alain Chebly, Alain Chebly

“…Our data provide valuable insights into the genetic landscape of FMF in Lebanon and emphasize the importance of early genetic screening for a better disease management and genetic counselling.…”
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From non-human to human primates: a translational approach to enhancing resection, safety, and indications in glioma surgery while preserving sensorimotor abilities by Matteo Gambaretti, Matteo Gambaretti, Luca Viganò, Luca Viganò, Matteo Gallo, Giovanni Pratelli, Tommaso Sciortino, Lorenzo Gay, Marco Conti Nibali, Alberto Luigi Gallotti, Alberto Luigi Gallotti, Leonardo Tariciotti, Luca Mattioli, Lorenzo Bello, Lorenzo Bello, Gabriella Cerri, Gabriella Cerri, Marco Rossi, Marco Rossi, Marco Rossi

“…Since the pivotal studies of neurophysiologists in the early 20th century, research on brain functions in non-human primates has provided valuable insights into the neural mechanisms subserving neurological function. …”
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Importance of OsRac1 in Signalling of Pigm-1 Mediated Resistance to Rice Blast Disease by Dewei Yang, Niqing He, Fenghuang Huang, Jialin Chen, Minxiang Yu, Yidan Jin, Shaojun Lin, Shengping Li

“…This study offers crucial insights into how Pigm-1 protein activates downstream molecules and serves as a valuable reference for the molecular breeding of rice blast resistance genes, particularly <i>Pigm-1</i>.…”
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Protocol for an intervention development and pilot implementation evaluation study of an e-health solution to improve newborn care quality and survival in two low-resource settings... by Hassan Haghparast-Bidgoli, Michelle Heys, Caroline Crehan, Erin Kesler, Monica Lakhanpaul, Emma Wilson, Fabiana Lorencatto, Felicity Fitzgerald, Mario Cortina Borja, Msandeni Chiume, Hannah Gannon, Simbarashe Chimhuya, Gwendoline Chimhini, Tim Hull-Bailey, Tarisai Chiyaka, Yali Sassoon, Deliwe Nkhoma, Nushrat Khan, Alexander G. Stevenson, Kristina Curtis

“…Its low-cost hardware and state-of-the-art software are used to improve bedside postnatal care and to provide insights into population health trends, to impact wider policy and practice.Methods and analysis This is a mixed methods (1) intervention codevelopment and optimisation and (2) pilot implementation evaluation (including economic evaluation) study. …”
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New inflammatory markers associated with disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis: pan-immune-inflammation value, systemic immune-inflammation index, and systemic inflammation resp... by İpek Okutan, Recai Aci, Âdem Keskin, Melek Bilgin, Halit Kızılet

“…Introduction This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the pan-immune-inflammation value (PIV), systemic immune-inflammation index (SII), and systemic inflammation response index (SIRI) and disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), characterized by chronic inflammation and immune system involvement, and to provide new insights into the clinical implications of RA. Material and methods A total of 148 participants, including 97 RA patients (both newly diagnosed and established cases) and 51 healthy controls, were included in the study. …”
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MnS/MnO heterostructures with dual ion defects for high-performance aqueous magnesium ion capacitors by Minghui Liu, Mudi Li, Siwen Zhang, Yaxi Ding, Ying Sun, Jiazhuo Li, Haixi Gu, Bosi Yin, Hui Li, Tianyi Ma

“…Hence, DID-MnS/MnO offers insightful perspectives for designing alternative clean energy sources and is expected to contribute significantly to the advancement of the clean energy sector.…”
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Projecting Water Yield Amidst Rapid Urbanization: A Case Study of the Taihu Lake Basin by Rui Zhou, Yanan Zhou, Weiwei Zhu, Li Feng, Lumeng Liu

“…These findings can offer scientifically informed insights and guidance for future WY changes, carrying substantial effects for maintaining ecological preservation and promoting high-quality development in the TLB.…”
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The Data Artifacts Glossary: a community-based repository for bias on health datasets by Rodrigo R. Gameiro, Naira Link Woite, Christopher M. Sauer, Sicheng Hao, Chrystinne Oliveira Fernandes, Anna E. Premo, Alice Rangel Teixeira, Isabelle Resli, An-Kwok Ian Wong, Leo Anthony Celi

“…The team synthesized insights to develop a comprehensive list of bias categories and designed the glossary’s structure. …”
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Marker-Less Video Analysis of Infant Movements for Early Identification of Neurodevelopmental Disorders by Roberta Bruschetta, Angela Caruso, Martina Micai, Simona Campisi, Gennaro Tartarisco, Giovanni Pioggia, Maria Luisa Scattoni

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> This research highlights the potential of AI movement analysis for the early detection of NDDs, providing valuable insights into the motor development of infants at risk.…”
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Late Glacial and Holocene Paleoenvironmental Reconstruction of the Submerged Karst Basin Pirovac Bay on the Eastern Adriatic Coast by Nikolina Ilijanić, Dea Brunović, Slobodan Miko, Valentina Hajek Tadesse, Ozren Hasan, Ivan Razum, Martina Šparica Miko, Saša Mesić

“…Marine transgression and flooding of the bay occurred at 7.3 cal kyr BP, evidenced by the geochemical and ostracod parameters, providing crucial insights into the dynamics of coastal inundation under past climate change. …”
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Association between exposure to environmental pollutants and increased oral health risks, a comprehensive review by Li Zhu, Mengchen Tang, Yinyin Cai, Yinyin Cai, Panpan Wang, Panpan Wang

“…Drawing on current evidence, it provides a comprehensive analysis of these associations, offering critical insights to guide the development of preventive strategies and public health interventions. …”
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Fatigue characteristics of deep excavation-disturbed jinping marble by Anlin Zhang, Ru Zhang, Ting Ai, Li Ren, Zetian Zhang, Jing Xie, Chendi Lou, Kun Xiao, Zeqian Yang

“…With increasing depth, the samples experienced more cycles and greater fatigue deformation before failure. Further insights were gained into the fatigue damage behavior in terms of stiffness degradation, energy dissipation and irreversible strain accumulation. …”
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Hematopoietic stem cell discovery: unveiling the historical and future perspective of colony-forming units assay by Nur Afizah Yusoff, Zariyantey Abd Hamid, Siti Balkis Budin, Izatus Shima Taib

“…The outcomes of such studies are crucial in providing critical insights into hematopoiesis. In this review, we explore the fundamental discoveries concerning the CFUs assay by covering the following aspects: (i) the historical overview of the CFUs assay for the study of clonal hematopoiesis involving multilineage potential of HSPCs, (ii) its use in various experimental models comprising humans, mice/rodents, zebrafish and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and (iii) research gaps and future direction concerning the role of CFUs assay in clinical and basic sciences. …”
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Influence of different priming treatments on germination potential and seedling establishment of four important hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) cultivars by Saba Latif, Rahmatullah Qureshi, Abdul Rauf, NoshinIlyas, Qaiser Hussain, Syed Sabir Hussain Shah, Sabith Rehman, Arshad Mahmood Khan, Nasrullah Khan, Mostafa A. Abdel-Maksoud, Abdul Malik, Sabiha Fatima, Bushra Hafeez Kiani

“…This pioneering study provides a baseline for understanding hemp seed germination and seedling growth under different priming and growth media conditions, offering valuable insights for future research aimed at industrial and medicinal hemp production.…”
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NMR Studies on the Structure of Yeast Sis1 and the Dynamics of Its Interaction with Ssa1-EEVD by Carolina O. Matos, Glaucia M. S. Pinheiro, Icaro P. Caruso, Gisele C. Amorim, Fabio C. L. Almeida, Carlos H. I. Ramos

“…Our experimental findings provide evidence supporting the interaction of EEVD with the client protein at multiple sites and essential insights into the mechanistic cycle of class B JDPs.…”
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Long-read 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing reveals microbial characteristics in patients with colorectal adenomas and carcinoma lesions in Egypt by Asmaa A. El Leithy, Amira Salah El-Din Youssef, Auhood Nassar, Ramy K. Aziz, Nadin M. Khaled, Mina T. Mahrous, Ghobrial N. Farahat, Aya H. Mohamed, Yasser Mabrouk Bakr

“…Metagenomics and amplicon-based microbiome profiling provided insights into the potential role of microbial dysbiosis in the development of CRC. …”
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Dynamic Variation in Hippocampal Metabolism after Acute Stress Exposure: An In Vivo Proton Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Study at 9.4 T by Yoon Ho Hwang, Min-Hee Lee, Chang-Soo Yun, Yong-Tae Kim, Hyeon-Man Baek, Bong Soo Han, Dong Youn Kim

“…These findings may indicate the importance of the timing of analysis after acute stress and provide new insights into a deeper understanding of acute stress response, including the molecular mechanism of stress-related disorders and stress resilience or vulnerability.…”
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Role of cash transfers in mitigating food insecurity in India during the COVID-19 pandemic: a longitudinal study in the Bihar state by Tinku Thomas, Anura V Kurpad, Sumathi Swaminathan, Patrick Webb, Sanchit Makkar, Jawahar Ramasamy Manivannan, Sandra M Travasso, Anjaly Teresa John

“…India is no exception, with insights into the impacts of lockdown on food insecurity now emerging. …”
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