The Śāriputra and Raudrākṣa – On the Identity of the Bronze Drum in the Dunhuang Murals by Minqian Liao

“…However, this interpretation is challenged, suggesting that the pattern may have connections to the cultural and religious significance of bronze drums used by southern ethnic minorities in China. The cross-patterned drum is identified as a bronze drum, similar to the Chongyang 崇陽 bronze drum, and linked to the metal classification of ancient Chinese musical instruments. …”
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Escherichia coli in septic arthritis: prevalence and antibiotics susceptibility patterns by Masroora Ali Khan, Muhammad Kamran Taj, Zahid Khan, Imran Taj, Muhammad Naeem, Saima Azam

“…Sequence analysis using the Basic Local Alignment Search Tool found high similarity with pathogenic E. coli from Egypt and China. The identified E. coli strain showed significant resistance to common antibiotics: amoxicillin, amoxicillin-clavulanate, ceftriaxone, sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim, gentamicin, tetracycline, and erythromycin. …”
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EN Methods for managing the energy efficiency of a reliquefaction plant operating on the reverse brighton cycle of a LNG tanker by В.В. Соколовська-єфименко, Л.І. Морозюк, В.О. Єрін, О.О. Єфименко, А.В. Мошкатюк

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Potential of photodynamic therapy using polycationic photosensitizers in the treatment of lung cancer patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection and bacterial complications: Our recent exp... by Gennady Meerovich, Evgeniya Kogan, Igor Romanishkin, Nikolay Zharkov, Sofiya Avraamova, Elena Shchelokova, Ekaterina Akhlyustina, Marina Strakhovskaya, Irina Meerovich, Sofya Demura, Irina Tiganova, Yulia Romanova, Zhi-Long Chen, Igor Reshetov

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Bee Venom—A Potential Complementary Medicine Candidate for SARS-CoV-2 Infections by Keneth Iceland, Kasozi, Simon Peter, Musinguzi

“…A recent epidemiological study in China showed that local beekeepers have a level of immunity against SARS-CoV-2 with and without previous exposure to virus. …”
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In vitro propagation of Codonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf. using apical shoot segments and phytochemical assessments of the maternal and regenerated plants by Roggers, Gang, Richard, Komakech, Yuseong, Chung, Denis, Okello, Wook, Jin Kim, Byeong, Cheol Moon, Nam, Hui Yim, Youngmin, Kang

“…Nannf. is a medicinal plant traditionally used in China, Korea, and Japan to treat many diseases including poor gastrointestinal function, low immunity, gastric ulcers, and chronic gastritis. …”
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Predicting Interplanetary Shock Occurrence for Solar Cycle 25: Opportunities and Challenges in Space Weather Research by Denny M. Oliveira, Robert C. Allen, Livia R. Alves, Séan P. Blake, Brett A. Carter, Dibyendu Chakrabarty, Giulia D’Angelo, Kevin Delano, Ezequiel Echer, Cristian P. Ferradas, Matt G. Finley, Bea Gallardo‐Lacourt, Dan Gershman, Jesper W. Gjerloev, John Bosco Habarulema, Michael D. Hartinger, Rajkumar Hajra, Hisashi Hayakawa, Liisa Juusola, Karl M. Laundal, Robert J. Leamon, Michael Madelaire, Miguel Martínez‐Ledesma, Scott M. McIntosh, Yoshizumi Miyoshi, Mark B. Moldwin, Emmanuel Nahayo, Dibyendu Nandy, Bhosale Nilam, Katariina Nykyri, William R. Paterson, Mirko Piersanti, Ermanno Pietropaolo, Craig J. Rodger, Trunali Shah, Andy W. Smith, Nandita Srivastava, Bruce T. Tsurutani, S. Tulasi Ram, Lisa A. Upton, Bhaskara Veenadhari, Sergio Vidal‐Luengo, Ari Viljanen, Sarah K. Vines, Vipin K. Yadav, Jeng‐Hwa Yee, James W. Weygand, Eftyhia Zesta

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Factors influencing trust in algorithmic decision-making: an indirect scenario-based experiment by Fernando Marmolejo-Ramos, Rebecca Marrone, Malgorzata Korolkiewicz, Florence Gabriel, George Siemens, Srecko Joksimovic, Yuki Yamada, Yuki Mori, Talal Rahwan, Maria Sahakyan, Belona Sonna, Assylbek Meirmanov, Aidos Bolatov, Bidisha Som, Izuchukwu Ndukaihe, Nwadiogo C. Arinze, Josef Kundrát, Lenka Skanderová, Van-Giang Ngo, Giang Nguyen, Michelle Lacia, Chun-Chia Kung, Meiselina Irmayanti, Meiselina Irmayanti, Abdul Muktadir, Fransiska Timoria Samosir, Marco Tullio Liuzza, Roberto Giorgini, Omid Khatin-Zadeh, Hassan Banaruee, Asil Ali Özdoğru, Kris Ariyabuddhiphongs, Wachirawit Rakchai, Natalia Trujillo, Stella Maris Valencia, Armina Janyan, Armina Janyan, Kiril Kostov, Pedro R. Montoro, Jose Hinojosa, Jose Hinojosa, Kelsey Medeiros, Thomas E. Hunt, Julian Posada, Raquel Meister Ko Freitag, Julian Tejada

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品种和产地对核桃油脂肪酸组成及含量的影响 "Effects of varieties and producing areas on fatty acid composition and content of walnut oil" by 时杨妮1，李鑫鑫1，马兆成1,2 SHI Yangni1, LI Xinxin1, MA Zhaocheng1,2

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Developing an Ethical Regulatory Framework for Artificial Intelligence: Integrating Systematic Review, Thematic Analysis, and Multidisciplinary Theories by Jian Wang, Yujia Huo, Jinli Mahe, Zongyuan Ge, Zhangdaihong Liu, Wenxin Wang, Lin Zhang

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Toxicity of standing milkvetch infected with Alternaria gansuense in white mice by Bo Yang, Zhi Biao Nan, Yan Zhong Li

“…IntroductionStanding milkvetch (Astragalus adsurgens) is widely distributed in the wild in Eurasia and North America and has been bred for cultivated forage in China. Yellow stunt and root rot disease caused by Alternaria gansuense is the primary disease of standing milkvetch. …”
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Surface circulation characterization along the middle southern coastal region of Vietnam from high-frequency radar and numerical modeling by T. H. Tran, T. H. Tran, A. Sentchev, T. To Duy, M. Herrmann, S. Ouillon, S. Ouillon, K. C. Nguyen

“…<p>Coastal water dynamics along the Vietnamese middle southern coast (VMSC) region, part of the South China Sea, are highly complex with large spatiotemporal variability whose drivers are not yet well understood. …”
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Life-Cycle Assessment of High-Strength Concrete Mixtures with Copper Slag as Sand Replacement by Aysegul Petek Gursel, Claudia Ostertag

“…This paper focuses mainly on the environmental impacts of fine aggregate alternatives used in high-strength concrete applications in Singapore, which is one of the major global importers of natural sand following China. Singapore has been experiencing political and environmental challenges linked to the shortage of natural sand use as aggregates, even while the demand is increasing in the construction sector. …”
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Perceived stress and academic procrastination among higher vocational nursing students: the mediating roles of positive and negative emotions by Congjie Cao, Dandan Chen, Yi Zhou

“…Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 1308 higher vocational nursing students from June to July 2023 in Hebei Province, China. The participants were recruited by convenient sampling to complete a sociodemographic and academic related information questionnaire, Perceived Stress Scales, Positive and Negative Affect Schedule, and Academic Procrastination Questionnaire for College Students. …”
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Evaluating the effects of time-restricted eating on overweight and obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A randomized controlled trial study protocol. by Hui Liu, Fuliang Shangguan, Fen Liu, Yu Guo, Huixi Yu, Hanbing Li, Yinhua Su, Zhongyu Li

“…<h4>Ethics and dissemination</h4>This study has received ethics approval from the Medical Ethics Committee of the University of South China (Number: NHHL027). Participants are included after signing informed consent. …”
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Self-compassion and work engagement among clinical nurses: the mediating role of moral resilience by Xingxing Liu, Fang He, Tian Tian, Jun Zhang, Yuanjiao Ji, Yuexia Zhong

“…This study aimed to address this gap by examining the relationships among self-compassion, moral resilience, and work engagement in clinical nurses, while also validating the mediating role of moral resilience in the relationship between self-compassion and work engagement.MethodsThis study utilized a convenience sampling method to conduct a cross-sectional online survey involving 844 clinical nurses from four tertiary A hospitals in Xi’an, China, between January and March 2024. Participants completed self-report questionnaires that included the Self-Compassion Scale, the Rushton Moral Resilience Scale, and the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale. …”
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Status and risk factors for depression, anxiety, and insomnia symptoms among adolescents in the post-pandemic era by Xing-Jie Yang, Li-Bin Zhang, Lei-Lei Wang, Hu Deng, Yu-Long Li, Rong-Jia Zhao, Jia-Yan Xu, Yu-Chun Yang, Shuang-Jiang Zhou

“…Abstract Background Owing to their vulnerability to public health crises, adolescents’ mental health status, and related risk factors in the post-pandemic era in China require examination. This study aimed to lay a foundation for subsequent interventions and mental disorder prevention among adolescents. …”
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The effect of 12-week combined balance and plyometric training on dynamic balance and lower extremity injury risk in college dancers by Yuqi Yan, Park Seoyoung, Heo Seomyeong, Yi Zhao

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Application of Patient Version of General Practitioner Assessment of Cognition for Screening Elderly with Mild Cognitive Impairment in Community by YANG Ting, HE Jiali, SONG Linlin, LIU Wentao, GUI Chenfan, CHEN Xiao, XU Li, JIA Chengsen

“…ObjectiveTo explore the application value of the patient version of general practitioner assessment of cognition (P-GPCOG) for screening elderly with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in community.MethodsA total of 905 elderly were recruited from West China Tianfu Hospital, Sichuan University and Chongzhou Second Hospital from April 2022 to November 2023, including 627 cases in normal cognitive function group (NC group) and 278 cases in MCI group. …”
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