Identification of standing dead trees in Robinia pseudoacacia plantations across China’s Loess Plateau using multiple deep learning models by Li Zhang, Xiaodong Gao, Shuyi Zhou, Zhibo Zhang, Tianjie Zhao, Yaohui Cai, Xining Zhao

“…This study highlights the potential of YOLOv9-ECA as a powerful tool for the efficient detection of SDTs, offering insights for the sustainable management of Robinia pseudoacacia plantations on the CLP and holding potential applicability to similar environments globally.…”
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Altered brain functional network connectivity and topology in type 2 diabetes mellitus by Weiwei Ni, Weiyin Vivian Liu, Mingrui Li, Shouchao Wei, Xuanzi Xu, Shutong Huang, Lanhui Zhu, Jieru Wang, Fengling Wen, Hailing Zhou

“…These findings suggest that brain functional network connectivity and topology could serve as imaging biomarkers, providing insights into the underlying neuropathological processes associated with T2DM-related cognitive impairment.…”
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Effects of Simulated Circulation Temperature Changes on the Flavor of Lentinula edodes during Storage by LIU Yani, WANG Feiyu, LI Ran, GAO Hong, FAN Xiuzhi, YIN Chaomin, CHENG Shilun, YU Wei, SHI Defang

“…The results provide valuable insights for improving the cold chain distribution system for L. edodes.…”
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Why do patients with isolated PCL rupture experience no subjective knee joint instability during walking? An in vivo biomechanical study by Mingfeng Lu, Mingfeng Lu, Wei Chen, Jinpeng Lin, Jinpeng Lin, Wenhan Huang, Junqing Gao, Junqing Gao, Lilian Zhao, Shilin Li, Lilei He, Yu Zhang

“…Additionally, the study seeks to provide biomechanical insights into the observed differences between subjective and objective assessments.Methods35 healthy volunteers and 27 patients with isolated PCLD (both involved and uninvolved sides) were included in the study. …”
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Defining ecological thresholds to detect potential ecological risks of offshore wind power using macrobenthic biodiversity and indicator species in Cangnan, China by Wanhong Han, Chen Song, Yurong Zhang, Weiwei Zhou, Yushu Yang, Danyi Ke, Aoxiang Huang, Xiaobo Wang, Qingxi Han

“…This study provides insights into the effects of changes in environmental factors on macrobenthic diversity in the Cangnan offshore area due to wind farm construction and operation and identifies robust ecological thresholds. …”
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Escherichia coli combination with PD-1 blockade synergistically enhances immunotherapy in glioblastoma multiforme by regulating the immune cells by Guochen Li, Haiyan Yang, Tengfei Ke, Na Tan, Xiaolan Du, Xirui Duan, Xinyan Zhou, Guangrong Zheng, Chengde Liao

“…Conclusions E. coli exhibits potential anti-tumor activity and can activate the innate immune response and further regulate immune cells in the tumor tissues to synergize the effect of anti-PD-1 therapy on GBM, providing new insights to enhance the efficacy of GBM immunotherapy.…”
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Improving Air Quality and Childhood Respiratory Health in Mongolia: The Impact of the Raw Coal Ban and COVID-19 Restrictions—An Interrupted Time-Series Analysis by Emma Dickinson-Craig, Terkhen Turbat, Karla Hemming, Francis D. Pope, Suzanne E. Bartington, Suvdaa Anjaa, Sumiya Davaa, Rosie Day, Damdindorj Boldbaatar, Chimedsuren Ochir, David Warburton, Graham Neil Thomas, Jargalsaikhan Badarch, Semira Manaseki-Holland

“…Outputs from Mongolia’s continuous air quality mitigation efforts provide useful insights for countries facing similar challenges.…”
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Neuromodulatory Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Motor Excitability in Rats by Hui-Hua Liu, Xiao-Kuo He, Hsin-Yung Chen, Chih-Wei Peng, Alexander Rotenberg, Chi-Hung Juan, Yu-Cheng Pei, Hao-Li Liu, Yung-Hsiao Chiang, Jia-Yi Wang, Xiao-Jun Feng, Ying-Zu Huang, Tsung-Hsun Hsieh

“…This newly developed tDCS animal model could be useful to further explore mechanical insights and may serve as a translational platform bridging human and animal studies, establishing new therapeutic strategies for neurological disorders.…”
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Comprehensive analysis of metabolomics and transcriptomics reveals varied tepal pigmentation across Gloriosa varieties by Yue Sun, Pinli Hu, Yanan Jiang, Zhenzhen Wang, Jiaxing Chang, Yiwei Zhou, Haojing Shao

“…This research provides new insights into the mechanisms underlying the formation of diverse floral colors in Gloriosa tepals.…”
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Genetic variation in patent foramen ovale: a case-control genome-wide association study by Bosi Dong, Yajiao Li, Fandi Ai, Jia Geng, Ting Tang, Wan Peng, Yusha Tang, Hui Wang, Zixuan Tian, Fengxiao Bu, Lei Chen

“…Single-cell sequencing showed that CNOT2, KCNMB4, MLLT10, IGBP1, and FRG1 were highly expressed with significant changes during heart development.ConclusionThe identification of susceptible loci for PFO might provide insights into the pathogenesis of PFO and contribute to understanding heart development.Clinical Trial Registrationhttps://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.html?…”
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Physical activity and content in a variety of physically active learning: an observational case study of real-world practices by Jan-Michael Johansen, Mathias Brekke Mandelid, Mathias Brekke Mandelid, Michael Reinboth, Geir Kåre Resaland, Solfrid Bratland-Sanda

“…The primary movement in PAL was mainly running and/or walking (78.3%), while the PAL activity was mainly organized as group work (83.7%) in non-competitive tasks (97.3%).ConclusionsThis study provides novel insights by being the first to investigate the organization and content of PAL enacted by experienced teachers in their teaching and the corresponding PA levels in their real-world practices. …”
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Association between chronic kidney disease and oxidative balance score: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2005–2018 by Cong Liu, Jiju Yang, Hongdian Li, Yuanyuan Deng, Pengfei He, Jiao Zhang, Mianzhi Zhang, Mianzhi Zhang, Mianzhi Zhang

“…A significant interaction was found in the stratified analysis by age group (p for interaction = 0.012), suggesting that individuals older than 60 years may benefit more significantly from an increase in OBS scores compared to those aged 60 years or younger.ConclusionThis study demonstrates that higher OBS is associated with a lower risk of CKD, particularly among the elderly population, providing innovative insights and preliminary evidence for the development of preventive strategies against CKD.…”
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Assessing the determinants of out-of-pocket health expenditures among Cambodian households in informal employment using survey data by Andrea Hannah Kaiser, Sovathiro Mao, Jesper Sundewall, Marlaina Ross, Sokunthea Koy, Searivoth Vorn, Pichenda Koeut, Bjoern Ekman

“…Our findings can assist the Cambodian government in advancing its universal health coverage goals and offer insights for other countries aiming to extend coverage to similar population groups.…”
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DEPDC1B, CDCA2, APOBEC3B, and TYMS are potential hub genes and therapeutic targets for diagnosing dialysis patients with heart failure by Wenwu Tang, Wenwu Tang, Zhixin Wang, Xinzhu Yuan, Liping Chen, Haiyang Guo, Zhirui Qi, Ying Zhang, Xisheng Xie

“…Finally, qRT-PCR experiments showed that the expression trend of biomarkers was consistent with the results of transcriptome sequencing.DiscussionOverall, our results reveal the molecular mechanism of HF in patients with MHD and provide insights into potential diagnostic markers and therapeutic targets.…”
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Assessing and predicting the value of ecosystem services in Sanya City, Hainan Island, China by Peihong Song, Qiu Yang, Wenyin Wu, Tianyan Su, Yamin Jiang, Jingli Lu, Zhongyi Sun, Jie Zhang, Rui Yu, Peng Wang, Lan Wu, Huai Yang, Wenjie Liu

“…These findings offer valuable theoretical insights for the sustainable development of Sanya City.…”
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Estimation Model for Cotton Canopy Structure Parameters Based on Spectral Vegetation Index by Yaqin Qi, Xi Chen, Zhengchao Chen, Xin Zhang, Congju Shen, Yan Chen, Yuanying Peng, Bing Chen, Qiong Wang, Taijie Liu, Hao Zhang

“…By integrating spectral analysis techniques with remote sensing, this research offers valuable insights for precision cotton planting and field management, enabling optimized agricultural practices and enhanced vegetation health monitoring.…”
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Investigating intra‐tumoural heterogeneity and microenvironment diversity in primary cardiac angiosarcoma through single‐cell RNA sequencing by Jingyuan Huo, Zhen Wang, Wenting Zhao, Miao Chen, Haoyang Li, Fengpu He, Xiao Tian, Yaqi Ma, Firyuza Husanova, Liang Ma, Yiming Ni, Hongda Ding, Weidong Li, Hongfei Xu

“…These findings underscore the importance of a multifaceted therapeutic approach for addressing the challenges posed by PCAS's heterogeneity and immune evasion. Key points Insights into the heterogeneity and transcriptional patterns of sarcoma cells may explain the challenges in treating primary cardiac angiosarcoma (PCAS) using the current therapeutic modalities. …”
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Double degree programs and education for sustainable development implementation: Experience of Ukrainian and UK universities cooperation in wartime by Iryna Skliar, Mykola Kostel’, Olena Melnyk, Kseniia Bliumska-Danko

“…By investigating faculty members’ perceptions of quality assurance gaps and examining the impact of DDPs on the integration of SDGs, the study provides insights into how these programs contribute to advancing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in higher education. …”
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Neuropsychiatric manifestations following chimeric antigen receptor T cell therapy for cancer: a systematic review of clinical outcomes and management strategies by Max Topp, Michael Hudecek, Hermann Einsele, Imad Maatouk, Leo Rasche, Johannes Duell, Anna Fleischer, Sophia Kurth, Patrick-Pascal Strunz, Julia Mersi, Carmen Sanges

“…Early intervention strategies, including corticosteroids and tocilizumab, have shown the potential to reduce the intensity of neuropsychological symptoms and prevent their progression to critical complications.Conclusion These insights underscore the imperative of extending neuropsychological assessments beyond the conventional Immune Effector Cell-Associated Encephalopathy score framework.…”
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Fluid balance and clinical outcomes in patients with aortic dissection: a retrospective case-control study based on ICU databases by Tao Chen, Peng Qiu, Yixuan Li, Xinwu Lu, Zhaoyu Wu, Zhijue Xu, Hongji Pu, Jiahao Lei, Zhuojing Zhang, Xinrui Yang, Ruihua Wang

“…A similar result was found for mean 24-hour fluid balance (OR 1.030, 95% CI (1.019, 1.042), p<0.001), and the cut-off was selected to be 5.12 dL (AUC=0.778, OR 3.066, 95% CI (1.634, 5.753), p<0.001).Conclusions This study stresses the importance of fluid balance in the clinical care of AD patients and provides new insights for optimising fluid management and monitoring strategies beyond the conventional focus on blood pressure and heart rate management.…”
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