Nano-biopesticide formulation comprising of silver nanoparticles anchored to Ocimum sanctum: a sustainable approach to pest control in jute farming by Avirup Ghosh, Dipanwita Majumdar, Himani Biswas, Anupam Chowdhury, Sanjoy Podder

“…Abstract The jute hairy caterpillar, Spilosoma obliqua (Lepidoptera: Erebidae) is considered as one of the major threats to jute cultivation. The best eco-friendly methods to combat these jute pests involve administration of nano-biopesticides, as a successful alternative to the toxic chemicals. …”
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Ophiostomatoid fungi associated with Ips subelongatus, including eight new species from northeastern China by Zheng Wang, Ya Liu, Huimin Wang, Xianjing Meng, Xuewei Liu, Cony Decock, Xingyao Zhang, Quan Lu

“…Abstract Ips subelongatus is a major pest that infects larch plantations over large areas of northern and northeastern China. …”
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Hydrogen gas inhalation ameliorates glomerular enlargement after hypoxic-ischemic insult in asphyxiated piglet model by Takuma Iwaki, Shinji Nakamura, Takayuki Wakabayashi, Yasuhiro Nakao, Yinmon Htun, Toui Tsuchiya, Tsutomu Mitsuie, Kosuke Koyano, Aya Morimoto, Noriko Fuke, Takayuki Yokota, Sonoko Kondo, Yukihiko Konishi, Takanori Miki, Masaki Ueno, Takashi Iwase, Takashi Kusaka

“…Hydrogen (H2) gas became a major research focus in neonatal medicine after the identification of its robust antioxidative properties. …”
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Influence of Relative Humidity and Aging on Morphology and Chemical Composition on Biomass Burning Particle by Titinan Utavong, Thunyapat Thongyen, Surat Bualert, Parkpoom Choomanee, Saranarat Kongkeaw, Tanawan Rattanapotanan, Jitlada Phupijit, Suteekan Maneejantra, Nitchakarn Changplaiy

“…Abstract Agricultural waste burning is a major source of fine particulate matter (FPM), which remains in long-term suspension in the atmosphere during the aging processes. …”
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Enhanced Detection Performance of Acute Vertebral Compression Fractures Using a Hybrid Deep Learning and Traditional Quantitative Measurement Approach: Beyond the Limitations of Ge... by Jemyoung Lee, Minbeom Kim, Heejun Park, Zepa Yang, Ok Hee Woo, Woo Young Kang, Jong Hyo Kim

“…Objective: This study evaluated the applicability of the classical method, height loss ratio (HLR), for identifying major acute compression fractures in clinical practice and compared its performance with deep learning (DL)-based VCF detection methods. …”
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Assessing moisture content in XLPE power cables using frequency-dependent tangent delta measurements by Babu Naik Gugulothu, Sanjay Lakshminarayanan, Madhu Palati, Suresh Haleyur Lakshmegowda, Mahipal Bukya

“…The proposed methodology ensures accurate moisture content estimation, enabling early fault detection and reducing the risk of unscheduled outages. This advancement has major implications for enhancing the reliability and efficiency of urban power systems.…”
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Research Status and Prospects of Corrosion Resistance of High Entropy Alloys by SHENG Yinghang, WANG Kai, GAO Peng, CUI Tong, LI Fuli, WANG Zhiquan, SUN Bugong, LI Bo, GUO Hongjian

“…High Entropy Alloys (HEA) are a new type of metal material with broad application prospects in the high-end equipment manufacturing industry.Due to the unique phase structure and “four major effects” of high entropy alloys， which endow them with excellent mechanical properties such as strength，hardness，toughness and wear resistance，high entropy alloys have become a research hotspot in the field of materials.Corrosion is a common and unavoidable form of failure in metallic materials，and high entropy alloys are widely used in industrial fields due to their excellent corrosion resistance.Thus， it is necessary to focus on studying the corrosion resistance performance， corrosion resistance mechanism and laws of high entropy alloys for better developing high-performance high entropy alloys.This article firstly briefly described the definition and classification of high entropy alloys， then summarized the preparation methods of high entropy alloys， and provided a detailed overview of the research status of high entropy alloy corrosion resistance.Different preparation processes and process parameters had a direct impact on the microstructure of high entropy alloys， and high entropy alloy components had broad design space.Therefore， by adjusting the preparation process parameters and component composition， the corrosion resistance of high entropy alloys could be further optimized.At last，the research topics and ideas for future high entropy alloys were discussed.…”
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Multilevel Collapsibility of Loess under Irrigation in Jinya Town, Gansu Province, China by Xiaozhou Zhang, Yudong Lu, Xin Li, Yangchun Lu, Jianzhong Sun, Wangsheng Pan

“…The collapsibility of loess has constantly been a major problem in engineering geology. The determination of the collapsibility process and characteristics of loess are crucial to foundation construction and residents’ life in the Loess Plateau. …”
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A Review of Sulfate Removal from Water Using Polymeric Membranes by Jamal Al Mehrate, Sadek Shaban, Amr Henni

“…Sulfated waters represent a major challenge on the Canadian prairies, leading to many cattle deaths. …”
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Study on the spatial and temporal evolution of ecosystem service value based on land use change in Xi’an City by Lei Han, Yan Li, Zhemin Ge, Fang Fang, Lan Gao, Jin Zhang, Zhen Du, Liping Cui

“…This research enhances methodologies for quantifying urban ESV, providing vital support for land resource management, ecological conservation, and high-quality urban development in major cities in China. These findings will inform policy-making for sustainable urban growth.…”
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Nondestructive Discrimination of Lead (Pb) in Preserved Eggs (Pidan) by Near-Infrared Spectroscopy and Chemometrics by Lu Xu, Si-Min Yan, Chen-Bo Cai, Xiao-Ping Yu

“…A major safety concern with pidan (preserved eggs) has been the usage of lead (II) oxide (PbO) during its processing. …”
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Functional analysis of the type II toxin-antitoxin system ParDE in Streptococcus suis serotype 2 by Qibing Gu, Xiayu Zhu, Jiale Ma, Tao Jiang, Zihao Pan, Huochun Yao

“…Abstract Streptococcus suis (S. suis) is a major pathogen in swine and poses a potential zoonotic threat, which may cause serious diseases. …”
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Establishment of Novel Limbus-Derived, Highly Proliferative ABCG2+/ABCB5+ Limbal Epithelial Stem Cell Cultures by Eung Kweon Kim, Ga-Hyun Lee, Boram Lee, Yong-Sun Maeng

“…Homeostasis and regeneration of corneal epithelia are sustained by limbal epithelial stem cells (LESCs); thus, an LESC deficiency is a major cause of blindness worldwide. Despite the generally promising results of cultivated LESC transplantation, it has been limited by variations in long-term success rates, the use of xenogeneic and undefined culture components, and a scarcity of donor tissues. …”
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Procoagulant Phospholipids and Tissue Factor Activity in Cerebrospinal Fluid from Patients with Intracerebral Haemorrhage by Patrick Van Dreden, Guy Hue, Jean-François Dreyfus, Barry Woodhams, Marc Vasse

“…Brain contains large amounts of tissue factor, the major initiator of the coagulation cascade. Neuronal apoptosis after intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH) leads to the shedding of procoagulant phospholipids (PPLs). …”
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Proanthocyanidin from Grape Seed Extracts Protects Indomethacin-Induced Small Intestinal Mucosal Injury by Dae Young Cheung, Jin Il Kim, Soo-Heon Park, Jae Kwang Kim

“…Excessive oxidative stress and free radical production are major components in the pathogenesis of NSAID-induced small intestinal injury. …”
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Comprehensive single-cell pan-cancer atlas unveils IFI30+ macrophages as key modulators of intra-tumoral immune dynamics by Lihe Jiang, Lihe Jiang, Lihe Jiang, Peili Wang, Peili Wang, Yixuan Hou, Jingying Chen, Hua Li, Hua Li

“…Identifying robust genetic regulators in this context is imperative.MethodsThis study elucidates IFI30's role in enhancing Major Histocompatibility Complex II (MHC-II) restriction antigen processing. …”
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Prevalence of Provocative Seizures in Persons with Epilepsy: A Longitudinal Study at Khon Kaen University Hospital, Thailand by Nutthaya Vongkasamchai, Sunee Lertsinudom, Acharawan Topark-Ngarm, Udomlack Peansukwech, Kittisak Sawanyawisuth, Somsak Tiamkao, Integrated Epilepsy Research Group

“…There are limited data of prevalence and major provocative factors in Asian populations. Methods. …”
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Analysis of taurolidine as a preventive solution for CIED infection: Preliminary results from a single centre by Elkin Gonzales Villegas, Alvaro Gilsanz, José Romero Carmona

“…Primary endpoint was major CIED infection. Patients were followed-up three months after implantation for acute CIED infections and one year after for subacute CIED infections. …”
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Anti-Inflammatory and Neuroprotective Role of Natural Product Securinine in Activated Glial Cells: Implications for Parkinson’s Disease by Dmitri Leonoudakis, Anand Rane, Suzanne Angeli, Gordon J. Lithgow, Julie K. Andersen, Shankar J. Chinta

“…Inhibition of glial activation and inflammatory processes may represent a therapeutic target to alleviate neurodegeneration. Securinine, a major natural alkaloid product from the root of the plant Securinega suffruticosa, has been reported to have potent biological activity and is used in the treatment of neurological conditions such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, poliomyelitis, and multiple sclerosis. …”
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Pervasive glacier retreats across Svalbard from 1985 to 2023 by Tian Li, Stefan Hofer, Geir Moholdt, Adam Igneczi, Konrad Heidler, Xiao Xiang Zhu, Jonathan Bamber

“…Abstract A major uncertainty in predicting the behaviour of marine-terminating glaciers is ice dynamics driven by non-linear calving front retreat, which is poorly understood and modelled. …”
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