Search for signals of positive selection of circadian rhythm genes <i>PER1</i>, <i>PER2</i>, <i>PER3</i> in different human populations by A. I. Mishina, S. Y. Bakoev, A. Y. Oorzhak, A. A. Keskinov, Sh. Sh. Kabieva, A. V. Korobeinikova, V. S. Yudin, M. M. Bobrova, D. A. Shestakov, V. V. Makarov, L. V. Getmantseva

“…Such differences are largely attributed to genetic adaptation to various environmental influences, which include changes in climatic conditions, variations in sleep and wakefulness, dietary variations, and others. …”
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Biosynthesis and characterization of iron oxide nanoparticles fabricated using cell-free supernatant of Pseudomonas fluorescens for antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, and phot... by Sanaz Ashrafi-Saiedlou, MirHassan Rasouli-Sadaghiani, Mohammad Fattahi, Youbert Ghosta

“…The study’s findings underscored the significant potential of Fe2O3NPs in addressing environmental pollution and combating pathogenic microorganisms.…”
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Study protocol for an observational cohort study of heat stress impacts in pregnancy in The Gambia, West Africa [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] by Jane E Hirst, Ana Bonell, Abdul Sesay, Leonidas G. Ioannou, Bubacarr Bah, Kris A. Murray, Andy Haines, Sophie E. Moore, David Jeffries, Neil S Maxwell, Ana Vicero-Cabrera, Apolline Saucy, Cally Tan, Emmanuel Okoh, Dorothy Watters, Bakary Sonko, Williams Oluwatosin Adefila, Yahaya Idris, Mam Leigh-Nabou, Jarra Manneh, Andreas Flouris, Sainabou Bojang, Amanda N Sferruzzi-Perri, Andrew Prentice

“…The key objectives of the study are to 1) map exposure to heat stress in the cohort and understand what environmental, social and community factors increase the risk of extreme heat exposure; 2) assess the impact of heat stress on maternal health, e.g. heat strain, subjective psychological well-being, sleep and activity level; 3) evaluate how heat stress impacts placenta structure and function; 4) determine how chronic heat exposure impacts birth outcomes; and 5) explore the epigenetic changes in the placenta and infant by heat stress exposure per trimester. …”
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Efficient biodiesel production from waste cooking oil using a bifunctional Ce/Mn/γ-Al₂O₃ catalysts by Nashwa Mohammed Alahmar, Nur Izyan Binti Wan Azelee, Susilawati Toemen

“…Leveraging waste cooking oil (WCO) as a feedstock not only offers an environmentally friendly fuel source but also addresses waste disposal issues. …”
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Numerical Analysis of Two I-shaped GFRP Composite Bridge with Corrugated Webs by Linjun Yan, Jingwei Zhang, Kui Luo

“…With the advantage of high strength, lightness, and good environmental resistance, glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) pultruded profile is regarded as an innovative way that has been used in infrastructure over the last few decades. …”
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Seedling resistance of winter and spring bread wheat cultivars to <i>Pyrenophora tritici-repentis</i> by N. V. Mironenko, N. M. Kovalenko, O. A. Baranova, A. G. Khakimova, O. P. Mitrofanova

“…Development of resistant cultivars remains the most effective and environmentally friendly way of disease control.   The objective was to characterize modern domestic cultivars of bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) according to their seedling resistance to geographically different Ptr populations, identify sources of Ptr resistance, locate the presence of dominant Tsn1 alleles in cultivars, and assess their relationship with Ptr susceptibility.   …”
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Decoding Vitellogenin Subtype Responses: A Molecular Approach to Biomarkers of Endocrine Disruption in <i>Scatophagus argus</i> by Meiqin Wu, Jun Zhang, Di Wu, Amina S. Moss, Weilong Wang

“…This study shows the evolutionary conservation of <i>vtg</i> transcripts across teleost species and reinforces the importance of subtype-specific characterisation to advance their application as biomarkers for EEDCs, with significant implications for environmental monitoring and pollution regulation.…”
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CGV-Net: Tunnel Lining Crack Segmentation Method Based on Graph Convolution Guided Transformer by Kai Liu, Tao Ren, Zhangli Lan, Yang Yang, Rong Liu, Yuantong Xu

“…The segmentation of tunnel lining cracks is often hindered by the influence of complex environmental factors, which makes relying solely on local feature extraction insufficient for achieving high segmentation accuracy. …”
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Can urban compactness improve ecosystem services: Evidence from Chinese urban agglomerations by Xuewei Zhang, Jiahui Wu, Jintao Yuan, Wanxu Chen

“…The construction of compact cities has been proposed to effectively avoid a series of ecological, environmental, and socioeconomic issues caused by extensive and sprawling urban development while establishing an efficient and resource-saving urban development mode. …”
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Borsa İstanbul Sürdürülebilirlik 25 Endeksindeki İşletmelerin Sürdürülebilirlik Performanslarının TOPSIS Yöntemi ile Sıralanması by Şükran Güngör Tanç, Dilek Çardak

“…Bu artış, muhasebenin sadece finansal sonuçları değil, aynı zamanda çevresel, sosyal ve yönetişim (Environmental, Social, and Governance - ESG) unsurlarını da içeren daha kapsamlı bir bakış açısıyla işletmelerin performansını değerlendirme ve raporlama ihtiyacından kaynaklanmaktadır. …”
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Yield components of the triticale collection material in the environments of the Middle Amur region by K. V. Zenkina, T. A. Aseeva

“…Development of new highly adaptable triticale cultivars with high yield potential and environmental resistance to adverse factors of the Middle Amur region requires a study of the collection material. …”
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Genetic diversity assessed in Ethiopian highland bamboo [Oldeania alpina (K. Schum) Stapleton] populations revealed by microsatellite markers by Muhamed Adem, Oumer Abdie, Tileye Feyissa, Dereje Beyene

“…Schum) Stapleton] (Poaceae: Bambusoideae: Arundinarieae) is one of the economically and environmentally important plants in Ethiopia. Despite its wide presence in the country, nothing is known about genetic diversity and population structure of the species. …”
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Molecular Xenomonitoring (MX) allows real-time surveillance of West Nile and Usutu virus in mosquito populations. by Clément Bigeard, Laura Pezzi, Raphaelle Klitting, Nazli Ayhan, Grégory L'Ambert, Nicolas Gomez, Géraldine Piorkowski, Rayane Amaral, Guillaume André Durand, Agathe M G Colmant, Cynthia Giraud, Katia Ramiara, Camille Migné, Gilda Grard, Thierry Touzet, Stéphan Zientara, Rémi Charrel, Gaëlle Gonzalez, Alexandre Duvignaud, Denis Malvy, Xavier de Lamballerie, Albin Fontaine

“…At the crossroads between entomological and environmental surveillance, MX can detect the circulation of zoonotic pathogens in the environment before cases are observed in humans and horses, enabling the timely alerts to health policy makers, allowing them to take suitable control measures.…”
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Biotechnological bases of the development of cloned pig embryos by A. V. Lopukhov, G. N. Singina, N. A. Zinovieva

“…The increased sensitivity of oocytes to the environmental conditions causes special requirements for the choice of the system for in vitro culture of cloned pig embryos. …”
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Creation of a Strategically Oriented Social Responsibility Management System in a Georgian Organization by Maia Chechelashvili, Nino Chikviladze, Irina Iashvili, Tamar Kajaia, Khatuna Kharkhelauri, Elisabed Malania

“…It is recommended to switch from a tactical approach to social responsibility management to a strategic one, integrating it into corporate strategy and focusing on solving real social and environmental problems. The results of the study can be used by organizations as a roadmap for incorporating social responsibility into their strategy, which will contribute to increased competitiveness and long-term sustainable growth. …”
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Magnetohydrodynamic nanofluids flow and heat transfer with radiative heat flux and exothermic chemical reactions by Md. Mehedi Hasan, M.J. Uddin, Salah A. Faroughi

“…The complex and multifaceted properties of nanofluids require in-depth exploration that transcends their immediate technological and environmental applications. The exothermic chemical reactions and fundamental attributes of nanofluids have intricate mechanisms to advance flow and heat transfer. …”
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Optimization of laccase production and its application in delignification of biomass by Zabin K. Bagewadi, Sikandar I. Mulla, Harichandra Z. Ninnekar

“…Abstract Purpose Current research focuses on the biological delignification of biomass by microbial laccase which is an environmentally friendly process. Methods Various statistical approaches were designed for optimization of laccase production like Plackett–Burman design as well as response surface methodology (RSM). …”
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PDIA3 rs2788: An Independent Risk Factor for Hypertension and Its Interaction With Antihypertensive Medications by Hongtao Lan, Yingbin Xi, Baoxu Kang, Zhoujie Tong, Jie Peng, Wei Zhang, Ming Zhong, Huiping Gong, Zhihao Wang

“…ABSTRACT Hypertension is a multifactorial condition influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. Protein disulfide isomerase family A member 3 (PDIA3) is a key endoplasmic reticulum protein which may contribute to increased blood pressure. …”
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Unveiling antidiabetic and antioxidant activities of biogenically synthesized red fluorescent graphene quantum dots using Bauhinia variegata L. leaves by Pooja Kadyan, Jaya Saini, Parul Singh, Ponnusamy Thillai Arasu, Sudhir Kumar Kataria

“…The findings highlight the multifunctionality of Bauhinia derived GQDs as promising materials for biomedical and environmental applications, offering eco-friendly alternatives for antidiabetic treatments and antioxidant therapy.…”
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Impact of the Westerly Jet on Rainfall/Runoff in the Source Region of the Yangtze River during the Flood Season by Xin Lai, Yuanfa Gong, Sixian Cen, Hui Tian, Heng Zhang

“…Based on runoff data collected at the Zhimenda station, reanalysis data from the National Centers of Environmental Prediction/National Centers of Atmospheric Research (NCEP/NCAR), and observation data from ground stations in China, this study analyzes the characteristics of changes in runoff in the source region of the Yangtze River (SRYR) during the flood season (from July to September), the relationship between runoff and antecedent rainfall, and the impact of the westerly jet (WJ) on rainfall in the coastal zone of the SRYR. …”
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