The effects of PM2.5 components on the cardiovascular disease admissions in Shanghai City, China: a multi- region study by Wanying Su, Heping Liu, Tiantian Han, Yunyun Wang, Yi An, Yan Lin

“…We obtained CVD daily admissions data from relevant departments of Tongji Hospital, including basic information (sex, age, time of admissions, ICD code of root cause of admissions, etc.). …”
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Bio-ecological characteristics of Malus genus species in the context of prospective directions in horticulture and landscape forestry by Tetiana Moskalets, Oleksandr Kratiuk, Mariana Ivankiv, Sergii Shevchenko, Nataliia Shevchuk

“…The practical application of these findings lies in enriching the informational database on Malus species with updated data, enabling their utilisation in various thematic studies…”
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The Thermal Tolerance of Springtails in a Tropical Cave, with the Description of a New <i>Coecobrya</i> Species (Collembola: Entomobryidae) from Thailand by Nongnapat Manee, Louis Deharveng, Cyrille A. D’Haese, Areeruk Nilsai, Satoshi Shimano, Sopark Jantarit

“…This study is the first attempt that provide information on the impact of increasing temperature on the population dynamics, reproductive capacity and life history of a subterranean tropical Collembola.…”
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Development of the early fetal human thalamus: from a protomap to emergent thalamic nuclei by Maznah Alhesain, Ayman Alzu’bi, Ayman Alzu’bi, Ayman Alzu’bi, Niveditha Sankar, Niveditha Sankar, Charles Smith, Charles Smith, Janet Kerwin, Ross Laws, Susan Lindsay, Gavin J. Clowry

“…Higher order thalamic nuclei, relaying information between cortical regions and important in higher cognitive function, are greatly expanded.MethodsThis study mapped the emergence of thalamic nuclei in human fetal development (8–16 post conceptional weeks; PCW) by revealing gene expression patterns using in situ hybridization and immunohistochemistry for previously established thalamic development markers.ResultsIn the proliferative thalamic ventricular zone, OLIG3 and NR2F1 immunoreactivity marked the extent of the thalamus, whereas PAX6 and NR2F2 were expressed in gradients, suggesting an early protomap. …”
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Des vides et des pleins by Marie Seguedy, Stéphane Péan, Marylène Patou-Mathis, Zsolt Mester

“…Les biais qui participent à cacher, tronquer ou détruire des données sont décrits et les différents niveaux d’information disponibles sur les sites sont ordonnés à l’aide de filtres. …”
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A modified screening protocol for ARDS in patients with respiratory support based on SpO2 and FiO2: A single-center prospective, observational study by Yan Xia, Qiancheng Xu, Zhiyuan Guo, Huijuan Zhang, Yingya Cao, Yupeng Qi, Qun Chen, Weihua Lu

“…The demographic and clinical data, immediate percutaneous SpO2, FiO2, arterial oxygen partial pressure (PaO2), and respiratory rate were recorded; and the SpO2/FiO2 ratio (SFR) and PaO2/FiO2 ratio (PFR) values were calculated according to the above information. The patients were divided into two cohorts by random number table: the establishment cohort and the verification cohort. …”
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Temporal changes in Plasmodium falciparum genetic diversity and multiplicity of infection across three areas of varying malaria transmission intensities in Uganda by Alex Mwesigwa, Steven M. Kiwuwa, Benson Musinguzi, Hakiim Kawalya, James Davis Katumba, Andrew Baguma, Irene M. Mutuku, Ismail Abiola Adebayo, Samuel L. Nsobya, Pauline Byakika-Kibwika, Joan N. Kalyango, Charles Karamagi, Joaniter I. Nankabirwa

“…Understanding these changes is essential for informing effective malaria control strategies for the different malaria transmission settings. …”
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Exploring dental students' knowledge on oral cancer prevention: a cross-sectional study in Moldova, Armenia, and Belarus by Olga Golburean, Diana Uncuta, Gayane Manrikyan, Natalia Shakavets, Izabella Vardanyan, Marina Markaryan, Ferda Özkaya, Daniela-Elena Costea, Tarig Al-Hadi Osman

“…Dentists play a vital role in early detection of OC through oral mucosal examination, and in informing the patients about avoidable risk factors of the disease, such as tobacco and excessive alcohol use. …”
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Nitrogen dynamic and precise management to predict corn yield in tropical upland acid soils by A. Kasno, A.A. Rivaie, C. Tafakresnanto, E. Pratiwi, E. Karmawati, A.F. Siregar, M. Hatta, M.T. Sutriadi

“…Efforts to enhance corn production may be informed, among others, precise N management. This research aims to determine nitrogen dynamics and precise nitrogen nutrient management in corn cultivation using a leaf chlorophyll meter and nitrogen response tests to predict corn yield in tropical upland acid soils.METHODS: This research was conducted in an Ultisol and verified in an Oxisol. …”
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Unveiling Hidden Aspects of Intermediary Organizations in Innovation: A Systematic Review through the Lens of Industry Taxonomy by Mostafa Mohseni kiasari, ‌Javad Soltanzadeh, Amirhossein Azizi Hasanabadi, Hamed Talebi

“…Objective In the innovation system, actors are involved in a complex situation of formal and informal networks, both within and among subgroups. …”
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A new approach to continuous monitoring of carbon use efficiency and biosynthesis in soil microbes from measurement of CO₂ and O₂ by K. E. Smart, D. O. Breecker, C. B. Blackwood, C. B. Blackwood, C. B. Blackwood, T. M. Gallagher

“…This new approach may be leveraged to provide information on the storage of soil organic matter. These findings demonstrate how measurements of soil RQ may be leveraged to understand soil carbon transformations, specifically the fate of fresh carbon inputs.…”
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The Change of Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index Independently Predicts Survival of Colorectal Cancer Patients after Curative Resection by Qingqing Chen, Haohao Wu, Xinwei Guo, Ke Gu, Wenjie Wang, Xiaochen Chen, Shengjun Ji, Hui Yang, Jiahao Zhu

“…The systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) has an important role in predicting survival in some solid tumors. However, little information is available concerning the change of the SII (∆SII) in colorectal cancer (CRC) after curative resection. …”
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Cost-effectiveness of decentralising acute malnutrition treatment with a standard or simplified treatment protocol: an economic evaluation in the region of Gao, Mali by Bernardette Cichon, Noemí López-Ejeda, Salimata Samake, Cornelia Aton, Abdias Ogobara Dougnon, Mahamadou N’tji Samake, Aliou Bagayoko, Magloire Bunkembo, Alexandra Rutishauser-Perera, Pilar Charle-Cuellar

“…Cost data were collected from accountancy records and through key informant interviews using a societal perspective. …”
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First assessment of biofouling assemblages in the northern Red Sea, an important region for marine non-indigenous species transfer by Juan Sempere-Valverde, Juan Sempere-Valverde, Eva Aylagas, Vitaly Syomin, Vitaly Syomin, Marcos A. L. Teixeira, Glafira D. Kolbasova, Glafira D. Kolbasova, Sofía Ruiz-Velasco, Sahar Chebaane, Arthur Anker, João Curdia, Ronald Cadiz, Dylan M. Cottrell, Andrea Desiderato, Luiz F. Andrade, Chakkiath Paul Antony, Carolina Bocanegra-Castano, Matilde Marzucchi, Angelo Poliseno, Doaa Baker, Basmah Alabdulaziz, Flor Torres, Ameer A. Eweida, Ameer A. Eweida, Susana Carvalho, Susana Carvalho

“…However, the lack of information might prevent effective monitoring in data-limited regions, particularly in areas experiencing demographic growth, where monitoring biofouling communities could offer crucial insights into the dynamics of NIS invasions. …”
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A novel human specific lncRNA MEK6-AS1 regulates adipogenesis and fatty acid biosynthesis by stabilizing MEK6 mRNA by Di Li, Yunhua Chen, Xingyu Zhu, Yanlei Yang, Hongling Li, Robert Chunhua Zhao

“…Conclusions We have identified a human-specific lncRNA (MEK6-AS1) with position information in the genomic database but has not been extensively reported. …”
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Concentration of traffic air pollutants and influencing metrological factors in Hawassa City roadways, Ethiopia by Asmare Asrat Yirdaw, Amanuel Ejeso, Samrawit Mokie Belayneh, Lamrot Yohannes, Anmut Endalkachew Bezie, Embialle Mengistie Beyene

“…Despite its importance, information on pollutant concentration is limited in many developing cities, especially in Ethiopia. …”
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Longitudinal Changes in Body Weight of Breastfeeding Mothers in the First Year after Delivery and its Relationship with Human Milk Composition: a Combined Longitudinal and Cross-se... by Huijuan Ruan, Yajie Zhang, Qingya Tang, Xuan Zhao, Xuelin Zhao, Yi Xiang, Wei Geng, Yi Feng, Wei Cai

“…In the cross-sectional cohort, participating mothers were asked to provide blood and human milk samples and pertinent information related to maternal body composition. Maternal body composition was measured by bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), while ELISA analyzed leptin and adiponectin in milk and serum. …”
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Epidemiology, clinical spectrum, and outcomes of severe malaria in Eastern Uganda: a prospective study by Cate Namayanja, George Paasi, Jimmy Patrick Alunyo, Denis Amorut, Charles Benard Okalebo, William Okiror, Paul Ongodia, Grace Abongo, Rita Muhindo, Yovani A. M. Lubaale, Peter Olupot-Olupot

“…Children aged 60 days to 12 years who at admission tested positive for malaria and fulfilled the clinical World Health Organization criteria for surveillance of severe malaria were enrolled into the study following appropriate informed consent. Data were collected using a customized proforma on social demographic characteristics, clinical presentation, treatment, and outcomes. …”
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Clinical, pathological, and genotypic analysis of infectious bronchitis virus in broiler chickens in the Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates by Hassan Zackaria Ali Ishag, Abdelnasir Mohammed Adam Terab, Ebrahim Mohamad Abdalsalam Osman, El Tigani Ahmed El Tigani-Asil, El Tigani Ahmed El Tigani-Asil, Mohammed Saleh Albreiki, Oum Keltoum Bensalah, Asma Abdi Mohamed Shah, Abdelmalik Ibrahim Khalafalla

“…This study aims to provide information on clinical, pathological, and genotypes of IBV detected within the Abu Dhabi Emirate, during 2022–2023.MethodsEpidemiological data were collected from twelve suspected IB outbreaks across seven broiler farms located in the Abu Dhabi Emirate. …”
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Genotype by environment interactions and phenotypic traits stability of the EUCLEG faba bean collection by Dejan Sokolović, Snežana Babić, Mirjana Petrović, Ignacio Solís, Mathias Cougnon, Natalia Gutierrez, Pertti Pärssinen, Dirk Reheul, Jasmina Radović, Ana M. Torres

“…These findings indicate that botanical type is one of the most significant factors affecting development in any environment, and it must be taken into account in faba bean breeding activities. The information derived from this study provides a chance for breeding new resilient faba bean cultivars adapted to different agroecological European regions, a critical point for addressing Europe’s reliance on protein imports and enhancing sustainable agriculture practices.…”
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