Results of studying wheatgrass (<i>Agropyron</i> Gaertn.) accessions from the VIR global genetic resources collection in Yakutia by V. M. Koryakina, A. A. Kochegina

“…With the globally changing climate, researchers seek to use plants adapted to extreme environments in breeding and genetic programs. …”
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Modeling COVID-19 dynamics in the Basque Country: characterizing population immunity profile from 2020 to 2022 by Bechir Naffeti, Zeineb Ounissi, Akhil Kumar Srivastav, Nico Stollenwerk, Joseba Bidaurrazaga Van-Dierdonck, Maíra Aguiar

“…Conclusion The findings underscore the importance of continuous monitoring and adaptive public health strategies to mitigate the evolving epidemiological and immunological landscape of COVID-19. …”
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Ensemble machine learning-based extrapolation of Penman-Monteith-Leuning evapotranspiration data by Vahid Nourani, Ramin Ahmadi, Yongqiang Zhang, Dominika Dąbrowska

“…This study applies several machine learning (ML) models—including a backpropagation neural network (BPNN), an adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS), support vector regression (SVR), and long short-term memory (LSTM)—to simulate PML-V2 ET in the Ahar Chay basin, Northwestern Iran. …”
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Morphological diversity variation of seed traits among 587 germplasm resources of Medicago Genus and 32 germplasm resources of Trigonella Genus by Bingcheng Han, Xueming Dong, Mingyu Li, Zhaoming Wang, Congcong Shi, Qiang Zhou, Zhipeng Liu, Longfeng Yan

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Heterozygous pathogenic STT3A variation leads to dominant congenital glycosylation disorders and functional validation in zebrafish by Linxue Meng, Zhixu Fang, Li Jiang, Yinglan Zheng, Siqi Hong, Yu Deng, Lingling Xie

“…Heterozygous knockdown zebrafish exhibit phenotypes similar to those of patients, including craniofacial dysmorphology (increased eye distance, increased Basihyal’s length, increased Ceratohyal’s angle), skeletal abnormalities (reduced number of mineralized bones), developmental delay (reduced adaptability under light‒dark stimuli suggesting abnormal locomotion, orientation, and social behavior), and electrophysiological abnormalities. …”
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Research on Small-Target Detection of Flax Pests and Diseases in Natural Environment by Integrating Similarity-Aware Activation Module and Bidirectional Feature Pyramid Network Mod... by Manxi Zhong, Yue Li, Yuhong Gao

“…To enhance the detection accuracy and generalization capability of the model, this paper first employs the Albumentations library for data augmentation, which strengthens the model’s adaptability to complex environments by enriching the diversity of training samples. …”
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Life History Parameters of the Invasive Cotton Mealybug <i>Phenacoccus solenopsis</i> on Tomato at Four Constant Temperatures by Ahlem Harbi, Khaled Abbes, Brahim Chermiti, Pompeo Suma

“…The data from this study provide valuable information for adapted pest management approaches against <i>P. solenopsis</i> on tomato crops.…”
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Dangerous Liaison: Helicobacter pylori, Ganglionitis, and Myenteric Gastric Neurons: A Histopathological Study by Liana Sticlaru, Florica Stăniceanu, Mirela Cioplea, Luciana Nichita, Alexandra Bastian, Gianina Micu, Cristiana Popp

“…Among these factors, gastric myenteric plexus and its potential adaptive changes in H. pylori infection received little attention. …”
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Human–Robot Interactions: A Pilot Study of Psychoaffective and Cognitive Factors to Boost the Acceptance and Usability of Assistive Wearable Devices by Margherita Bertuccelli, Stefano Tortora, Edoardo Trombin, Liliana Negri, Patrizia Bisiacchi, Emanuele Menegatti, Alessandra Del Felice

“…This controversial effectiveness is due to different factors, including a lack of guidelines to adapt devices to users’ individual needs. These needs include the specific clinical conditions of people with disabilities, as well as their psychological and cognitive profiles. …”
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Development and validation of a risk prediction model for acute kidney injury in coronary artery disease by Ming Ye, Chang Liu, Duo Yang, Hai Gao

“…This model showed adaptability to subgroups and held the potential for early AKI alerts and personalized interventions, thereby enhancing patient care.…”
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Evaluating ecosystem multifunctionality in tree-based intercropping: a case study from southern Québec, Canada by David Rivest, Marc-Olivier Martin-Guay, Ève-Marie Hébert, Samuel Dulac, Alain Cogliastro, Audrey Maheu

“…This study investigates the multifunctionality of tree-based intercropping (TBI) systems, which integrate widely spaced rows of trees with agricultural crops and can be adapted to different climates. We assessed spatial gradients of 11 ES indicators based on field measurements taken at increasing distances from the tree rows within a temperate TBI system of 50 trees ha-1, aged 7 to 10 years. …”
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Enhancing water use efficiency and fruit quality in jujube cultivation: A review of advanced irrigation techniques and precision management strategies by Yingying Xing, Mengru Chen, Xiukang Wang

“…Jujube trees play a crucial role in sustainable agriculture in China's water-scarce regions due to their exceptional drought resistance and adaptability to arid environments. However, there is an urgent need to enhance water use efficiency and improve fruit quality in jujube cultivation to meet the growing agricultural demands. …”
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Next-generation sequencing and immuno-informatics for designing a multi-epitope vaccine against HSV-1-induced uveitis by He Cao, Zhi Cao, Yue Han, Jing Shan

“…In-silico immune simulations were performed to evaluate the vaccine’s potential to activate both innate and adaptive immune responses. Molecular docking simulations assessed the binding interactions between the multi-epitope vaccine and Toll-like receptor (TLR-9).ResultsThe selected epitopes demonstrated high conservancy, immunogenicity, and non-allergenicity. …”
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Genotypic variability of Pinus sylvestris L. on the drought-resistance attribute by E. Yu. Amineva, A. P. Gureev, T. M. Tabatskaya, O. S. Mashkina, V. N. Popov

“…Not all plant organisms are able to adapt to changing environmental conditions. Therefore, the question of stressresistant (drought-resistant) genotypes selection for breeding is quite urgent. …”
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EXamining the feasibility of exerCisE to manage symptoms of Lupus (EXCEL): a protocol for a randomised controlled pilot study by John Reynolds, Katie Hesketh, Matthew Cocks, Megan Quickfall, Alex J Wadley, Scott Green, Jet Veldhuijzen Van Zanten

“…Introduction SLE is a chronic autoimmune disease that results in sustained hyperactivation of innate and adaptive immune cells and widespread inflammatory damage. …”
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A systemic approach to identifying sustainable community-based interventions for improving adolescent mental health: a participatory group model building and design protocol by Megan Keenan, Leanne Freeman, Ediane Santana de Lima, Katie Potter, Tim Hobbs, Ellis Ballard, Peter Fonagy

“…This paper sets out to define the approach and clarify the objectives these engagements aim to fulfil. The method adapts existing group model building (GMB) protocols for use in a community setting. …”
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Towards Equitable Diabetes Care: A Global Perspective on Quality Measurement Exchange by Alon Rasooly, Orly Manor, Ruitai Shao, Moriah E. Ellen, Nadav Davidovitch

“…Researchers in HICs and LMICs utilize knowledge from other countries, adapting to local contexts through various processes. …”
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Integrating vermicompost, black soldier fly, and inorganic fertilizers enhances corn growth and yield by Riri Dayang Sari Risman, Chutima Nonkhonman, Kiriya Sungthongwises

“…Pink waxy corn showed greater adaptability under low soil fertility conditions owing to better yield components than purple waxy corn when evaluated without fertilizers.…”
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The terrestrial arthropods of Rapa Nui: A fauna dominated by non-native species by J. Judson Wynne, Francis G. Howarth, Darko D. Cotoras, Sergio Rothmann, Sergio Ríos, Carolina Valdez, Pedro Lazo Hucke, Cristian Villagra, Luis Flores-Prado

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A comparative evaluation of haematological and biochemical parameters of Nemipterus randalli and Pagellus erythrinus species living in Gökova Bay, Türkiye by Rifat Tezel, Ümit Acar, Sercan Yapıcı

“…This study provides important data about the physiological adaptations of haematological and biochemical blood parameters of the two species to environmental factors. …”
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