Micro-nano aerated subsurface drip irrigation and biochar promote photosynthesis, dry matter accumulation and yield of cucumbers in greenhouse by Zan Ouyang, Jie Zhang, Xueli Liang, Hui Wang, Zhenfeng Yang, Rong Tang, Qihua Yu, Yong Zhang

“…Soil aeration porosity, soil oxygen, photosynthetic rate, plant dry weight, and irrigation water use efficiency all have a substantial positive correlation with yield (P < 0.05). …”
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Experimental medicine study with stabilised native-like HIV-1 Env immunogens drives long-term antibody responses, but lacks neutralising breadthResearch in context by Katrina M. Pollock, Hannah M. Cheeseman, Leon R. McFarlane, Suzanne Day, Monica Tolazzi, Hannah L. Turner, Jennifer Joypooranachandran, Katsiaryna Shramko, Stefania Dispinseri, Philipp Mundsperger, Ilja Bontjer, Nana-Marie Lemm, Sofia Coelho, Maniola Tanaka, Tom Cole, Bette Korber, Dietmar Katinger, Quentin J. Sattentau, Andrew B. Ward, Gabriella Scarlatti, Rogier W. Sanders, Robin J. Shattock

“…The seroconversion rate against Env was 100% with all participants having measurable anti-Env IgG antibodies after their second injection and throughout the study. …”
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Investigating novel Streptomyces bacteriophage endolysins as potential antimicrobial agents by Jindanuch Maneekul, Amanda Chiaha, Rachel Hughes, Faith Labry, Joshua Saito, Matthew Almendares, Brenda N. Banda, Leslie Lopez, Nyeomi McGaskey, Melizza Miranda, Jenil Rana, Brandon R. Zadeh, Lee E. Hughes

“…From 250 putative endolysins, bioinformatic methods were used to select three putative endolysins for cloning and study: LL35lys, Nb26lys, and Tb42lys. All have shown PG-degrading activity, a critical function of endolysin. …”
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A retrospective analysis of outcomes and complications of living- and deceased-donor split-liver transplantation in Johannesburg, South Africa by R Crawford, J Loveland, P Gaylard, J Fabian, K Kinandu, B Bobat, A Mahomed, D Parbhoo, M Beretta, S Berkenfeld, S Rambarran, F van der Schyff, L Brannigan, B Strobele

“…A retrospective analysis of de-identified recipient and donor variables from all adult and paediatric DDSLTs and LDLTs conducted between 2013 and 2021 was performed. …”
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Fixed-dose combination treatment regimen to control intraocular pressure in glaucoma by V.N. Alekseev, I.R. Gazizova, A.M. Gadzhiev

“…</i> </p> <p> <i><b>Patients and Methods:</b> 54 patients (93 eyes) with POAG were enrolled in this 4-week study. All patients were subdivided into three groups depending on the treatment regimen. …”
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Gender Disparity in the Relationship between Prevalence of Thyroid Nodules and Metabolic Syndrome Components: The SHDC-CDPC Community-Based Study by Xiaoying Ding, Ying Xu, Yufan Wang, Xiaohua Li, Chunhua Lu, Jing Su, Yuting Chen, Yuhang Ma, Yanhua Yin, Yong Wu, Yaqiong Jin, Lihua Yu, Junyi Jiang, Naisi Zhao, Qingwu Yan, Andrew S. Greenberg, Haiyan Sun, Mingyu Gu, Li Zhao, Yunhong Huang, Yijie Wu, Chunxian Qian, Yongde Peng

“…Anthropometric, biochemical, thyroid ultrasonographic, and other metabolic parameters were all measured. There was obviously sexual difference in the prevalence of TN (males 26.0%, females 38.5%, resp.). …”
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Quantitative swept-source optical coherence tomography angiography (SS-OCTA) analysis of macular microvascular alterations in Bietti crystalline dystrophy by Shiyi Yin, Jinyuan Wang, Haihan Zhang, Xuan Yang, Jingting Luo, Wenbin Wei

“…From stage 1 to stage 2, VD in all retinal layers decreased significantly (P < 0.05), whereas differences between stages 2 and 3 were not statistically significant (P > 0.05). …”
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Renal dysfunction contributes to deteriorated survival outcomes in patients with upper and lower gastrointestinal bleeding: insights from a cohort study of 1160 cases by Orsolya Anna Simon, Levente Frim, Nelli Farkas, Zoltán Sipos, Nóra Vörhendi, Eszter Boros, Dániel Pálinkás, Brigitta Teutsch, Patrícia Kalló, Vivien Vass, Andrea Szentesi, Roland Hágendorn, Péter Hegyi, Bálint Erőss, Imre Szabó

“…The Hungarian Gastrointestinal Bleeding Registry collected data on all-cause GIB between 2019 and 2022. A multi-level data-validation system provided high-quality data, which was retrospectively analysed. …”
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Factorial invariance of the generalized anxiety disorder scale (GAD-7) in Latin America and the Caribbean by Norman López, Norman López, Juan-Carlos Coronado, Daniela Ripoll-Córdoba, Nicole Caldichoury, César Quispe-Ayala, Breiner Morales-Asencio, Raúl Quincho-Apumayta, Cesar Castellanos, Juan Martínez, Juan Cárdenas-Valverde, Luis Mario Castellanos-Alvarenga, David Salazar, Irina Flores-Poma, Jorge Herrera-Pino, Wendy Bada, Yuliana Flórez, Karen Alcos-Flores, Boris Zurita-Cueva, Elsa Muñoz Romero, Cristian Romo, Regulo Antezana, Claudio Avila Saldaña, Pascual A. Gargiulo

“…Additionally, the factor structure showed measurement invariance between genders and countries, with adequate fit indices at all levels (configural, metric, scalar, and strict), suggesting that the measurements are equivalent in both contexts. …”
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Numerical Semigroups with a Fixed Fundamental Gap by María Ángeles Moreno-Frías, José Carlos Rosales

“…</mo></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> In particular, we will give an algorithm to compute all the elements of <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi mathvariant="script">B</mi><mo>(</mo><mi>a</mi><mo>)</mo></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> with a given genus. …”
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Prevalence and Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Bacterial Uropathogens Isolated from Pediatric Patients at Yekatit 12 Hospital Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Yamirot Merga Duffa, Kumera Terfa Kitila, Dereje Mamuye Gebretsadik, Adane Bitew

“…S. aureus was 100% susceptible to almost all drugs, while coagulase-negative staphylococci were not as susceptible as S. aureus. …”
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Multidisciplinary, multicenter consensus for the care of patients affected with Sturge–Weber syndrome by May El Hachem, Andrea Diociaiuti, Angela Galeotti, Francesca Grussu, Elena Gusson, Alessandro Ferretti, Carlo Efisio Marras, Davide Vecchio, Simona Cappelletti, Mariasavina Severino, Carlo Gandolfo, Simone Reali, Rosa Longo, Carmen D’Amore, Lodovica Gariazzo, Federica Marraffa, Marta Luisa Ciofi Degli Atti, Maria Margherita Mancardi, and the Sturge-Weber Syndrome Multidisciplinary Group

“…Specific statements for all disease aspects, from skin manifestations and neurological and ocular signs and symptoms to oral and maxillofacial care, are provided. …”
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Canadian Patterns of Antimicrobial Resistance: Overview of Current Trends Related to Hospital Pathogens by Tony Mazzulli

“…Additional data that are representative of all regions of Canada are needed. Continued surveillance, antibiotic stewardship, and adherence to good infection prevention and control measures will lead to a better understanding of the epidemiology of antimicrobial resistance in Canadian hospitals, as well as help to control its spread.…”
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Identify the causal pattern of sustainability principles Environment Based on Leed Regulations with Emphasis on Traditional Iranian Architecture (Case Study: Qom City) by Hassan Haji Amiri, Arash Seghfi Asl, Mehdi Ashjaie

“…The question of resource constraints is an issue for all industrialized, developed and developing countries. …”
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Predictive Modeling of Juvenile Smalltooth Sawfish Habitats: Challenges and Opportunities for Conservation by Andrea M. Kroetz, Simon Dedman, John K. Carlson

“…High relative abundances were observed in warmer months, and predictions of presence were consistent around discrete mangrove‐lined areas in Everglades National Park throughout all seasons. This study emphasizes the importance of high‐quality environmental data in predictive modeling and informs management strategies aimed at protecting the critical habitats necessary for the recovery of this species. …”
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Adsorption of Vanillin Using Macroporous Resin H103 by Rozaimi Abu Samah, Norazwina Zainol, Phang Lai Yee, Christine Michael Pawing, Suraini Abd-Aziz

“…Six resins (Amberlite XAD-16, Amberlite XAD-2, Sepabeads SP207, DIAION HP-20, DM11 and H103) were tested for vanillin adsorption in aqueous solution. All of the resins gave more than 95% adsorption rate except for Amberlite XAD-2 and DM11. …”
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