Non-thermal atmospheric plasma treatments enhance the growth, photosynthesis, metabolite accumulation, and nutritional value of geranium (Pelargonium graveolens L’Herit) leaves by Hussein S. Mohamed, Dalia Shehata, Ahmed M. Mahmoud, Maha H. Khalaf, Mohammad K. Okla, Mohamed A. El-Tayeb, Yasmeen A. Alwasel, Ibrahim A. Alaraidh, Ali El-Keblawy, Izabela Josko, Mohamed S. Sheteiwy

“…Improved photosynthesis led to enhanced accumulation of primary metabolites, such as amino acids, organic acids, and fatty acids. …”
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3-methyl-4-nitrophenol disturbs the maternal-to-zygotic transition of early embryos by damaging mitochondrial function and histone modification by Fan Chen, An-Feng Luo, Kai-Xin Pan, Hao Gu, Chang-Fan Zhou, Wei Zeng, Song Liu, Adrian Molenaar, Hong-Yan Ren, Li-Jun Huo, Yan-Zhen Bi

“…In this study, through the in vitro culture of mice embryos, it was initially observed that even low concentrations of PNMC exposure led to a significant reduction in blastocyst formation and a sharp decline in the ratio of inner cell mass within the blastocysts. …”
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The Equator Project Research School and Mentoring Network: Evaluated Interventions to Improve Equity in Geoscience Research by Natasha Dowey, Anya Lawrence, Munira Raji, Christopher Jackson, Rebecca Williams, Ben Fernando, Sam Giles, Jenni Barclay, Louisa Brotherson, Ethny Childs, Jacqueline Houghton, Anjana Khatwa, Keely Mills, George Jameson, Francisca Rockey, Steven Rogers, Catherine Souch

“…The evaluation process showed unequivocally that the ring-fenced, discipline-specific, fully funded nature of the interventions was a critical factor in participant involvement. The work led to the development of recommendations for creating successful interventions for improving participation and retention in research, as well as templates for future, related EDI activities.…”
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Effects of an exercise program with augmented reality on functional fitness and physical activity of community-dwelling older adults by Soraia Ferreira, Soraia Ferreira, José Marmeleira, José Marmeleira, Jesus Del Pozo Cruz, Jesus Del Pozo Cruz, Nilton Leite, Nilton Leite, Alexandre Bernardino, Ana Moradell, Ana Moradell, Ana Moradell, Ana Moradell, Armando Raimundo, Armando Raimundo

“…The clinical effect sizes of the interventions were large for balance (ES = 1.19) in EG1 and for upper limb strength (ES = 1.24) in EG2, and medium for cardiorespiratory fitness (ES = 0.74), agility (ES = 0.50), and lower limb flexibility (ES = 0.65) in EG1, and lower limb strength (ES = 0.61) and cardiorespiratory fitness (ES = 0.79) in EG2.ConclusionBoth intervention programs led to improvements in several functional domains. …”
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Brief Warm and Aldo-Keto Reductase Family <i>AspiAKR1B1</i> Contribute to Cold Adaptation of <i>Aleurocanthus spiniferus</i> by Zhi-Fei Jia, Yan-Ge Cui, Meng-Yuan Liu, Jeremiah Joe Kabissa, Yong-Yu Xu, Zhi-Wei Kang, Zhen-Zhen Chen

“…Knocking down <i>AspiAKR1B1</i> led to a marked reduction in the cold tolerance of <i>A. spiniferus</i>. …”
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Monitoring and evaluation in disaster management courses: a scoping review by George Teo Voicescu, Hamdi Lamine, Andra Elena Loșonți, Eugenia Maria Lupan-Mureșan, Sonia Luka, José García Ulerio, Luca Ragazzoni, Francesco Della Corte, Marta Caviglia

“…The mismatch between the learning objectives and the evaluation process led to deceptive evaluations, which may have resulted in graduates being deemed ready to deploy despite facing hardships in real-world settings, potentially leading to unprepared responders.…”
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A bibliometric analysis of exosomes in aging from 2007 to 2023 by Zenghui Niu, Meiyu Cui, Yingkun Fu, Lingfeng Zhou, Jiali Wang, Jiali Wang, Yan Lei, Xinrong Fan, Qiang Wang, Jing Yang

“…A total of 2,321 research institutions from 78 countries and regions were primarily led by China and the United States. Both Kapogiannis D and Goetzl E were active authors in this field. …”
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Research progress on application of digital health interventions in patients with cutaneous ureterostomy (数字健康干预在输尿管皮肤造口患者中的应用进展) by JI Xuebi (吉学碧), WANG Jun (王俊), WANG Ping (王萍), YE Yingao (叶迎奥), WANG Haifeng (王海峰)

“…Concurrently, the accelerated advancement of mobile technology and information systems has led to the integration of digital health interventions, which significantly enhance the convenience for these patients, thereby elevating their quality of life and providing assistance. …”
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Impact of PM2.5, relative humidity, and temperature on sleep quality: a cross-sectional study in Taipei by Nguyen Thanh Tung, Yueh-Lun Lee, Wen-Te Liu, Yuan-Chien Lin, Jer-Hwa Chang, Huynh Nguyen Xuan Thao, Hoang Ba Dung, Lam Viet Trung, Tran Phan Chung Thuy, Nguyen Thi Hien, Cheng-Yu Tsai, Chen-Chen Lo, Kang Lo, Kin Fai Ho, Kai-Jen Chuang, Hsiao-Chi Chuang

“…A 1°C increase in temperature over similar periods led to increases in rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. …”
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Trends and advances in Leptospira, a bibliometric analysis by Wei Wang, Wei Wang, Wei Wang, Yamin Gao, Yamin Gao, Yamin Gao, Jianyu Ji, Jianyu Ji, Jianyu Ji, Zhai Huang, Zhai Huang, Bin Xiong, Bin Xiong, Shulin Xiang, Shulin Xiang

“…CiteSpace and VOSViewer software were used to analyze annual publication trends, as well as contributions from countries, institutions, journals, authors, references, and keywords, thereby pinpointing current research priorities and potential future directions.ResultsA total of 5,244 articles were included, sourced from 4,716 institutions, 955 journals, and 156 countries or regions. The United States led with 1,315 publications and had the most significant influence in the field. …”
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Unraveling the link between agricultural patterns and dust storm occurrence in Mesopotamia by Hossein Hashemi, Abdulhakim M Abdi, Amir Naghibi, Pengxiang Zhao, Sara Brogaard, Ali Torabi Haghighi, Ali Mansourian

“…Severe drought events and human activities, particularly water and land management, have led to emerging dust sources in the last few decades. …”
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Insights from social media into public perspectives on investigative genetic genealogy by Sara Huston, Sara Huston, Diana Madden, Andrea Villanes, Nathan Reed, Nathan Reed, Whitney Bash Brooks, Christopher Healey, Christi Guerrini

“…DeAngelo in April 2018 ignited a barrage of social media conversations on how DNA and genetic genealogy led to the suspect. These conversations continued over the following years as policies changed and as the use of the approach expanded. …”
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Right ventricular strain impairment due to hypoxia in patients with COPD: a post hoc analysis of two randomised controlled trials by Konrad E Bloch, Mona Lichtblau, Silvia Ulrich, Felix C Tanner, Talant Sooronbaev, Maamed Mademilov, Michael Furian, Helga Preiss, Laura Mayer, Simon Rafael Schneider, Julian Müller, Stephanie Saxer, Anna Titz, Anwer Shehab, Lena Reimann

“…The number of patients with relevant RV dysfunction based on RVFWS increased from 7.4% at 760 m to 25.9% at 3100 m (p=0.02), whereas the prevalence of RV dysfunction assessed by traditional indices remained unchanged.Conclusion Exposure to hypoxia led to RVFWS impairment in more than one quarter of patients with COPD. …”
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MyD88 inhibitor TJ-M2010-5 alleviates spleen impairment and inflammation by inhibiting the PI3K/miR-136-5p/AKT3 pathway in the early infection of Trichinella spiralis by Huifang Bai, Qianqian Dang, Guoliang Chen, Lingfeng Xie, Saining Wang, Ning Jiang, Xiaoxia Wu, Shuyan Zhang, Xuelin Wang

“…Furthermore, the methylation led to an imbalance in anti-inflammatory regulation in the infected mice. …”
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Consensus evidence-based clinical practice guide for the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis in childhood and adolescence by Yasser El Miedany, Hala Lotfy, Maha El Gaafary, Naglaa Gadallah, Annie Nasr Mehanna, Safaa Mahran, Waleed Hassan, Mohammed Hassan Abu-Zaid, Samar Abdelhamed Tabra, Mohamed Mortada, Ahmed R. Radwan, Dalia El Mikkawy, S. Esam Maher, Ghada Eldrainy, Hala Abdulhady, Marwa Mahgoub, Youmna Amer, Walaa Elwakil

“…Recent advances in pediatric osteoporosis definition, along with a lack of management recommendations or national consensus on its diagnosis and treatment, have led to a wide range of approaches being implemented to manage this illness. …”
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Integrating green manure and fertilizer reduction strategies to enhance soil carbon sequestration and crop yield: evidence from a two-season pot experiment by Jun Zhang, Jun Zhang, Jun Zhang, Wei He, Wei He, Wei He, Zheng Wei, Zheng Wei, Yifei Chen, Yifei Chen, Weichun Gao, Weichun Gao

“…The excessive use of chemical fertilizers in agricultural production has led to diminishing returns, necessitating alternative methods to enhance soil fertility and reduce fertilizer dependency. …”
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Newly identified single-nucleotide polymorphism associated with the transition from nonalcoholic fatty liver disease to liver fibrosis: results from a nested case-control study in... by Yitong Ling, Yu Xuan Yang, Yan Chun Chen, Jing Hao Wang, Dong Ge Feng, Shi Jian Xiang, Xiaoyu Zhang, Jun Lyu, Sha Sha Li

“…In vitro experiments on LX-2 cells showed that SAMM50-rs2073080 overexpression led to increased fibrosis, as indicated by higher cellular MDA levels and lower CAT and SOD levels, compared to the vector group.Conclusion Our research highlights a significant association of SAMM50-rs2073080 with the progression of NAFLD to hepatic fibrosis, and the in vitro experiments further corroborated these findings.…”
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Changes in incidence and severity of commercial motorcycle accidents due to the use of delivery service platforms in Korea: a retrospective cohort study by Dam Moon, Jae Ho Jang, Jin Seong Cho, Jae Yeon Choi, Jae-hyug Woo, Woo Sung Choi, Sung Yeol Hyun, Seung Hwan Lee

“…Purpose Recently, a sharp increase in the use of delivery services has led to an increase in motorcycle accidents. This study aimed to identify the characteristics of the commercial motorcycle injured patients and factors related to the severity during the past 10 years. …”
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Nutrition and Antioxidant Potential of Three Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L. Var. Botrytis) Cultivars Cultivated in Southern Part of Bangladesh by Mousumi Jahan Sumi, Sharmin Akter Serity, Tusar Kanti Roy, Keya Akter, Shishir Rasul, Mostofa Jaman Depro, Md. Masum Abdullah, Md. Nesar Uddin

“…Carotena showed the highest total carotenoid content (60.52±1.76 µg/100g FW) and β-carotene (26.99±0.44 µg/100g FW), while Snow White had the lowest values across most parameters. Valentena also led in anthocyanins (101.56±3.9 mg/L FW) and total flavonoids (79.56±10.36 mg/100g FW), with Carotena having the highest vitamin C content (60.05±2.93 µg/g FW). …”
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Fabrication and characterization of rGO-SnO2 nanocomposite for electrochemical sensor of ciprofloxacin by Prastika Krisma Jiwanti, Dewi Kartika Azizah Sukardi, Anis Puspita Sari, Mai Tomisaki, Siti Wafiroh, Sri Hartati, Arramel, Yew Hoong Wong, Pei Meng Woi, Joon Ching Juan

“…The uncontrolled use of ciprofloxacin (CIP) has led to increased resistance in patients and potential health issues such as kidney disorders, digestive disorder, and liver complications. …”
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