Ophiostomatoid fungi associated with pine bark beetles and infested pines in south-eastern Australia, including Graphilbum ipis-grandicollis sp. nov. by Conrad Trollip, Angus J. Carnegie, Quang Dinh, Jatinder Kaur, David Smith, Ross Mann, Brendan Rodoni, Jacqueline Edwards

“…To achieve this, we reviewed Australian plant pathogen reference collections, and analysed samples collected during forest health surveillance programs from the major pine growing regions in south-eastern Australia. …”
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The impact of emotional abuse on Internet addiction in Chinese children: the sequential mediation roles of emotional dysregulation and regulatory emotional self-efficacy by Wang Liu, Wang Liu, Jie Huang, Jie Huang, Yu-Ling Li, Yu-Ling Li, Xiang Gao, Xiang Gao, Zi-Yi Xu, Zi-Yi Xu, Yong-Hui Li, Yong-Hui Li

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Klebsiella pneumoniae employs a type VI secretion system to overcome microbiota-mediated colonization resistance by Andrew S. Bray, Christopher A. Broberg, Andrew W. Hudson, Weisheng Wu, Ravinder K. Nagpal, Maidul Islam, Juan D. Valencia-Bacca, Fawaz Shahid, Giovanna E. Hernandez, Noah A. Nutter, Kimberly A. Walker, Emma F. Bennett, Taylor M. Young, Andrew J. Barnes, David A. Ornelles, Virginia L. Miller, M. Ammar Zafar

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Effects of Compressive and Tensile Strain on Macrophages during Simulated Orthodontic Tooth Movement by Agnes Schröder, Paul Käppler, Ute Nazet, Jonathan Jantsch, Peter Proff, Fabian Cieplik, James Deschner, Christian Kirschneck

“…During orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) to therapeutically correct the position of misaligned teeth, thus improving oral health and quality of life, fibroblasts, macrophages, and other immune cells within the periodontal ligament (PDL), which connects a tooth to its surrounding bone, are exposed to compressive and tensile strain. …”
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Use of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and alpha tocopherol (vitamin E) as adjuvants in the treatment of neuropathic pain by Fernando Antonio Silva de Azevedo-Filho, Yasmim Machado Chaves de Castro, Marcos Pinho Cerqueira, Thiago Arruda Rodrigues, Yussef Ali-Abdouni, Patrícia Maria de Moraes Barros Fucs

“…At the initial assessment, the patients answered the Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (Quick-DASH) to assess upper limb functionality; quality of life was described using the World Health Organization Quality of Life-Bref (WHOQOL-bref) and pain assessment was measured using the visual analogue scale (VAS). …”
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Association between Serum Cystatin C and Diabetic Foot Ulceration in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study by Jie Zhao, Wuquan Deng, Yuping Zhang, Yanling Zheng, Lina Zhou, Johnson Boey, David G. Armstrong, Gangyi Yang, Ziwen Liang, Bing Chen

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Etiological, Clinical, and Epidemiological Characteristics of Acute Viral Gastroenteritis in an Adult Population in a Tertiary Level Hospital in Spain by Sara Herranz-Ulldemolins, Anna Sellarès-Crous, Miriam J. Álvarez-Martínez, M. Eugenia Valls, Marta Aldea Novo, Anna Vilella Morató, Laura Rodriguez, Mireia Navarro, Roser Vendrell, Josep Barrachina, Miguel J. Martínez, M. Ángeles Marcos

“…Abstract Introduction Acute gastroenteritis (AGE) represents a significant global health burden, with enteric viruses being a leading cause of gastroenteritis worldwide. …”
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Comparing the Coagulation Performance of Rice Husk, Cypress Leaves, and Eucalyptus Leaves Powders with That of Alum in Improving the Turbidity and pH of Some Local Water Sources in... by Cornelius Tsamo, Eric Fru Zama, Ngu Elton Yerima, Ajingne Nelson Mandela Fuh

“…Water with turbidity and pH values within the World Health Organization’s guideline value of < 5 NTU and 6.5–8.5, respectively, were obtained using studied low cost and locally available biocoagulants.…”
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An Effective Iterative Process Utilizing Transcendental Sine Functions for the Generation of Julia and Mandelbrot Sets by Khairul Habib Alam, Yumnam Rohen, Anita Tomar, Naeem Saleem, Maggie Aphane, Asima Razzaque

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Exosome-loaded tannic acid–thioctic acid hydrogel enhances wound healing in coagulation disorders by Yuesheng Tu, Weixin Zheng, Zichu Ding, Jie Xiang, Qinfeng Yang, Yuchen Liu, Jue Cao, Yuling Shen, Zinan Tang, Shen Lin, Lei Fan, Yaowen Xu, Bin Chen

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The occurrence and safety evaluation of phthalic acid esters in Oasis agricultural soils of Xinjiang, China by Hejiang Liu, Xiuting Liu, Kai Wang, Xingwang Ma, Haihe Gao, Xuejun Liu, Changrong Yan

“…Furthermore, the concentrations of all PAEs were below China's soil quality risk control standards, and the non-carcinogenic risks to both adults and children were below the current threshold, indicating relatively low risks to both the human health and the environment. These findings are crucial for understanding the presence and safety evaluation of PAEs in Xinjiang Oasis farmland, and they provide important reference data for managing and controlling PAE contamination in agricultural soils.…”
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SHASI-ML: a machine learning-based approach for immunogenicity prediction in Salmonella vaccine development by Ottavia Spiga, Ottavia Spiga, Ottavia Spiga, Anna Visibelli, Francesco Pettini, Bianca Roncaglia, Annalisa Santucci, Annalisa Santucci, Annalisa Santucci

“…IntroductionAccurate prediction of immunogenic proteins is crucial for vaccine development and understanding host-pathogen interactions in bacterial diseases, particularly for Salmonella infections which remain a significant global health challenge.MethodsWe developed SHASI-ML, a machine learning-based framework for predicting immunogenic proteins in Salmonella species. …”
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Macrofilaricidal Activity in Wuchereria bancrofti after 2 Weeks Treatment with a Combination of Rifampicin plus Doxycycline by Alexander Yaw Debrah, Sabine Mand, Yeboah Marfo-Debrekyei, Linda Batsa, Anna Albers, Sabine Specht, Ute Klarmann, Kenneth Pfarr, Ohene Adjei, Achim Hoerauf

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Temporary spinal cord stimulation combined with lidocaine patch for postherpetic neuralgia in the elderly: a controlled study by Yun Li, Chunhui Hao, Shengtao Wang, Feng Qiu, Xuli Zhao, Tao Sun

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Effects of Whey Protein Concentrate on the Bioaccessibility and Microstructure of 5-Methyltetrahydrocalcium Folate in Simulated Digestive Environment in Vitro by Yusong ZHANG, Weiran CUI, Zhenyue TANG, Hongyu BAI, Meili SHAO

“…Bioaccessibility is a prerequisite for 5-methyltetrahydrocalcium folate (5-MTHF) to perform their health functions and is susceptible to the influence of food components. …”
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Assessment of Water Quality and Heavy Metal Contamination in River Water and Fish Species from the Bangshi River, Tangail, Bangladesh by Mausumi Rehnuma, Jannatul Firdous Jui, Jannatul Hasna, Umme Habiba, Anamul Haque

“…These findings highlight potential risks to human health from consuming water and fish from the Bangshi River, underscoring the urgent need for improved pollution control strategies. …”
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Comparison of h-index and other bibliometrics in Google Scholar and Scopus for articles published by translational science trainees by Laura D. Davis, Corbyn M. Gilmore, Adriana Vargus, Henry Ogbeifun, Yong-Hee P. Chun, Christopher R. Frei

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The Application of Incretin-Based Pharmacotherapy in the Contemporary Management of Type 2 Diabetes: A Review of the Literature by Jakub Waszczyński, Wojciech Kulej, Wiktor Biesiada, Piotr Kulej, Justyna Woźniak, Justyna Weronika Kmieć, Anna Mariia Chernysh, Aleksandra Dusińska, Kamila Fuczyło, Karolina Stankević

“… Introduction Type 2 diabetes is a critical global health issue due to its rising prevalence and severe complications, including cardiovascular diseases, chronic kidney disease, and neuropathies, which reduce quality of life and increase mortality risk. …”
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Opportunities for Prevention of Complications in Intestinal Stoma Surgery by V. S. Groshilin, V. D. Kuznetsov, D. V. Kuznetsov, A. A. Pogosyan

“…The assessment of the psychological (group 1 — 33.24, group 2 — 53.41) and physical (group 1 — 32.46, group 2 — 54.78) components of health based on the results of the SF-36 survey confirmed the advantages of the proposed tactics and therapeutic and diagnostic algorithm in group 1. …”
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Initial Development of the Activity Card Sort-Advancing Inclusive Participation from a Homeless Population Perspective by Quinn P. Tyminski, Ronald R. Drummond, Claire F. Heisey, Shelby K. Evans, Audra Hendrix, Lisa A. Jaegers, Carolyn M. Baum

“…Although the results indicated some differences in the frequency with which occupations were performed, the results demonstrated that all individuals participate in occupations that many not contribute to their health and wellness. This initial work supports the future development of a tool that is inclusive of all occupations to obtain a holistic picture of an individual’s participation.…”
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