Antifungal Activity of Gelatin-Tapioca Starch Film and Coating Containing Copper Nanoparticles against Colletotrichum gloeosporioides Causing Anthracnose by Vinh Tien Nguyen, My-Sam Dang-Thi, Khanh Son Trinh

“…A 30–50 nm capping layer of gelatin surrounding CuNPs can be observed in the TEM images. Comparing FTIR spectra of the used reagents and CuNPs confirmed the depletion of ascorbic acid, as well as the gelatin layer protecting CuNPs. …”
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The Effect of Taxifolin on Cisplatin-Induced Pulmonary Damage in Rats: A Biochemical and Histopathological Evaluation by Edhem Unver, Mustafa Tosun, Hasan Olmez, Mehmet Kuzucu, Ferda Keskin Cimen, Zeynep Suleyman

“…Moreover, severe alveolar damage, including oedema and extensive alveolar septal fibrosis, in addition to infiltration of polymorphic nuclear leucocytes and haemorrhagic foci, was observed in the CIS group. These histopathological findings demonstrate that taxifolin provides protection against pulmonary oxidative stress by preventing increases in oxidant parameters and decreases in antioxidants.…”
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Displacement Prediction of a Complex Landslide in the Three Gorges Reservoir Area (China) Using a Hybrid Computational Intelligence Approach by Junwei Ma, Xiaoxu Niu, Huiming Tang, Yankun Wang, Tao Wen, Junrong Zhang

“…Moreover, the obtained point predictions show great consistency with the observations, with correlation coefficients of 0.9998. …”
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A Tale of Two Conditions: Pediatric Brugada Syndrome Unveiled—Navigating the Challenges of Coexisting Arrhythmia and Fever‐Induced ECG Pattern by Hei‐To Leung, Sit‐Yee Kwok, Fong‐Ying Shih, Kin‐Shing Lun, Tak‐Cheung Yung, Sabrina Tsao

“…Results Eight probands of mean age 10 years old were identified. Male dominance was observed (6 boys vs. 2 girls). The mean follow‐up duration was 4.6 years (Median 3.5 years). …”
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No Effect of Anodal tDCS on Verbal Episodic Memory Performance and Neurotransmitter Levels in Young and Elderly Participants by Annegret Habich, Johannes Slotboom, Jessica Peter, Roland Wiest, Stefan Klöppel

“…This highlights the importance of further studies investigating neurophysiological mechanisms underlying previously observed stimulation-induced cognitive benefits and their respective interindividual heterogeneity.…”
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Processing, characterisation and oxidation resistance of βNiAl bond coat: Al and Zr effects by Chandio A.D., Shaikh A.A., Salman W., Ahmed H.

“…An extensive discussion is presented in the light of the observed results.…”
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Detection of human noroviruses in sewage by next generation sequencing in Shandong Province, 2019–2021 by Suting Wang, Mingyi Xu, Xiaojuan Lin, Ping Xiong, Yao Liu, Aiqiang Xu, Meng Chen, Shengxiang Ji, Zexin Tao

“…No significant differences were observed in genotypic diversity or viral copy numbers in sewage samples when comparing pre- and post-COVID-19 periods. …”
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Rapamycin Alleviates 2,4,6-Trinitrobenzene Sulfonic Acid-Induced Colitis through Autophagy Induction and NF-κB Pathway Inhibition in Mice by Zhen Ni, Hao Li, Dong Mu, Juanni Hou, Xiaoyan Liu, Shanhong Tang, Shumei Zheng

“…Significantly more autophagosomes were observed in rapamycin-treated cells than in controls. …”
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Performance of the Illumina GGP Bovine 100K SNP array for buffalo populations genotyping in Colombia by William Burgos-Paz, Yolanda Gómez-Vargas, Edison J. Ramírez-Toro

“…Analysis using the GGP Bovine 100K revealed 5,995 segregating SNPs, of which 42.01% had Ho<=0.5. On average, the observed heterozygosity in buffaloes was higher than cattle. …”
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Distinct spatiotemporal patterns between fungal alpha and beta diversity of soil–plant continuum in rubber tree by Yaqing Wei, Zhixiang Wu, Guoyu Lan

“…Physicochemical properties explained some of the microbial beta diversity spatiotemporal variation observed, with leaf phosphorus (P) and soil available potassium (AK) likely being the main factors that drove the geographical variation. …”
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Establishment of wetland conservation networks in response to climate change and anthropogenic activities: A case study from the Liaohe River Basin in Liaoning Province, China by Kexin Chen, Shuxiu Liang, Pifu Cong, Zhaochen Sun

“…Furthermore, based on the succession patterns observed between 2010 and 2020, the wetland area is predicted to diminish from 1,575.82 km2 in 2030 to 1,015.63 km2 in 2090, while the building land area is expected to expand from 8,324.14 km2 in 2030 to 12,719.31 km2 in 2090. …”
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Characteristics and Dynamics of Full Arch Distalization Using Transpalatal Arches with Midpalatal and Interradicular Miniscrews as Temporary Anchorage Devices: A Preliminary Finite... by Mashallah Khanehmasjedi, Sepideh Bagheri, Vahid Rakhshan, Mojtaba Hasani

“…In comparison with micromotion and stress distribution of miniscrews, in Model 1, maximum stress and micromotion is observed at the head of the miniscrew where it is attached to the spring. …”
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The impact of the ursodeoxycholic acid as monotherapy and in the combination with the lactulose on the biochemical blood tests values of the nonalcoholic steatohepatitis patients by I. V. Mayev, Yu. A. Kucheryavyy, S. V. Morozov, M. G. Saidullayeva, M. L. Akhtayeva, N. Yu. Stukova, E. A. Krasnyakova

“…The credible dynamic of the biochemical tests values of the cytolysis as compared with the baseline (the reducing of the activity of the alanine transaminase and the aspartate transaminase) and of the cholestasis (gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase) was observed; the positive changes in the lipid profile (the increase in the concentration of the high density lipoproteins and the reduction in the total cholesterol, the low density lipoproteins, the very low density lipoproteins and triglycerides ) were seen during the treatmet in both groups. …”
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Disparities in well-being outcomes among medical students: a comparative study between medical students with and without disability by Henry J. Seaborne, Lara Z. Chehab, Nikhil Rajapuram, Amanda Sammann

“…Methods From September 2019 to February 2020, we implemented an exploratory observational study to survey medical students across the US, US territories, and Caribbean. …”
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Eosinophilic Asthma Secondary to Adjuvant Anti-PD-1 Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Treatment in a Melanoma Patient by P. Kissoonsingh, B. Sutton, Syed U. Iqbal, Lalit Pallan, Neil Steven, L. Khoja

“…The episodes progressed, and he was admitted after cycle 2 with a productive cough, wheeze, and breathlessness. Observations showed saturations on air of 94% and a respiratory rate of 19/min. …”
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Continuous Consumption of Reused Palm Oil Induced Hepatic Injury, Depletion of Glutathione Stores, and Modulation of Cytochrome P450 Profiles in Mice by Waranya Chatuphonprasert, Yollada Sriset, Kanokwan Jarukamjorn

“…Depletion in reduced glutathione (GSH) stores, with a significant decrease in the GSH/GSSG ratio, was observed with the reused oil but not with the fresh oil. …”
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Effects of Dietary Yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, and Costmary, Tanacetum balsamita, Essential Oil on Growth Performance, Digestive Enzymes, Biochemical Parameters, and Disease R... by Hossein Adineh, Morteza Yousefi, Basim S. A. Al Sulivany, Ehsan Ahmadifar, Mohammad Farhangi, Seyyed Morteza Hoseini

“…The highest amylase (P=0.026), lipase (P=0.036), and protease (P=0.009) activities were observed in Sc + Tb treatment. The postchallenge survival of Sc (70.0%), Tb (73.3%), and Sc + Tb (76.6%) treatments were significantly (P=0.038) higher than the control (56.6%). …”
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Chemical Characterization of Sub-micron Aerosols during New Particle Formation in an Urban Atmosphere by Vijay P. Kanawade, Sachchida N. Tripathi, Abhishek Chakraborty, Huan Yu

“…We measured the particle number-size distributions with a Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer (SMPS) in the urban environment of Kanpur, India, and discovered that particle bursts occurred on 82% of the observation days, indicating that new particles frequently formed from gaseous precursors despite the relatively high concentrations of pre-existing particles. …”
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Body Mass Index and Associated Factors of School Absenteeism by School Feeding Program at Selected Primary Schools in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A Comparative Study by Solomon Muluken Ayehu, Addisu Tadesse Sahile

“…A higher number of school absenteeism, average weight, and BMI for age were observed in participants enrolled in the school feeding program than those who did not get enrolled in the feeding program. …”
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COVID-19 encephalopathy with severe neurological symptoms: a clinical case presentation with literature review by G. Baranauskienė, N. Tutlienė, G. Kaubrys

“…Although SARS-CoV-2 virus is commonly associated with damage to the respiratory system, it has been observed that about half of patients with COVID-19 infection may also develop various neurological symptoms such as anosmia, dysgeusia, headache, myalgia, or dizziness. …”
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