Identification of progressive pulmonary fibrosis: consensus findings from a modified Delphi study by Athol U. Wells, Simon L. F. Walsh, Ayodeji Adegunsoye, Vincent Cottin, Sonye K. Danoff, Anand Devaraj, Kevin R. Flaherty, Peter M. George, Kerri A. Johannson, Martin Kolb, Yasuhiro Kondoh, Andrew G. Nicholson, Sara Tomassetti, Elizabeth R. Volkmann, Kevin K. Brown

“…Decline in forced vital capacity (FVC), decline in diffusing capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide, and increased fibrosis on high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) were ranked as the most important endpoints for determining progression. …”
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Role of IPF genetic risk loci in post-COVID-19 lung abnormalities: a cohort study by James Johnston, Christopher Carlsten, Christopher J Ryerson, Alyson W Wong, Cameron J Hague, Julia Yang, Janice Leung, Daniel-Costin Marinescu, Aditi Shah, Darra Murphy

“…The MUC5B risk allele was associated with a significant decrease in ground glass (β=−0.8, 95% CI −1.5 to –0.1, p=0.02) at 3 months, and this finding was paralleled by a concurrent but non-significant trend towards increased diffusion capacity for carbon monoxide (DLCO) (β=8.8, 95% CI −1.2 to 18.8, p=0.08) compared with patients without this risk allele. …”
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Study on sedimentary organic facies of coal-measure source rocks in Shuixigou Group, Taibei Sag, Tuha Basin by Hao LIANG, Tanguang FAN, Zhiyong WANG, Shu TAO, Yijie WEN, Haitian ZHENG, Zijian ZHANG

“…To enable a detailed classification and evaluation of coal-measure source rocks in the Shuixigou Group of the Tuha Basin, geochemical analyses were conducted, including maceral composition, total organic carbon (TOC) content, and hydrocarbon generation potential (S1+S2). …”
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Affecting of Glyphosate Tolerance and Metabolite Content in Transgenic <i>Arabidopsis thaliana</i> Overexpressing <i>EPSPS</i> Gene from <i>Eleusine indica</i> by Jingchao Chen, Zhiling Li, Haiyan Yu, Hailan Cui, Xiangju Li

“…The abundance of other metabolites in the glycolytic and pentose phosphate pathways of central carbon metabolism was similar in the WT and transgenic plants. …”
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Evaluation of suitability of CO2 geologic storage in deep saline aquifers in Lindian area of Songliao Basin by Yongfa MA, Junling DONG, Xu WANG, Lan HE, Xuejun ZHOU, Ling LIU, Guang LIU, Zhenzhen SHI, Guannan CAO, Yan LIU, Xiuhai LI, Tian LIU, Tao ZHAN, Chang LI

“…Carbon dioxide (CO2) geological storage is one of the most direct and effective measures to alleviate the greenhouse effect under the current technical conditions. …”
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Evaluation of the Antinociceptive Effect of Maropitant, a Neurokinin-1 Receptor Antagonist, in Cats Undergoing Ovariohysterectomy by Janaina M. X. Corrêa, Priscila C. L. R. Soares, Raquel V. Niella, Brenda A. Costa, Maxuel S. Ferreira, Alex C. Silva Junior, Aline S. Sena, Kátia M. O. R. Sampaio, Elisângela B. Silva, Fabiana L. Silva, Mário S. L. Lavor

“…Temperature, heart rate (HR), Doppler blood pressure (DBP), respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and measuring the end-tidal carbon dioxide and isoflurane were monitored. Postoperative pain was evaluated using a visual analog scale and the UNESP-Botucatu multidimensional composite pain scale in cats; morphine was used for analgesic rescue. …”
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Long-term effects of combining anaerobic digestate with other organic waste products on soil microbial communities by Daniela Mora-Salguero, Denis Montenach, Manon Gilles, Vincent Jean-Baptiste, Sophie Sadet-Bourgeteau, Sophie Sadet-Bourgeteau

“…This approach maintains soil organic carbon (SOC) levels, increases soil phosphorus and potassium content, and stimulates microbial communities differently than nitrogen supplied via mineral fertilizers. …”
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Using mechanical and thermodynamic methods to evaluate the effects of nanomaterials on thermal cracking mechanisms of asphalt mixtures under the influence of different moisture con... by Amir Hossein Asadi, Gholam Hossein Hamedi, Alireza Azarhoosh

“…Considering the unique properties of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and nano-graphene oxide (NGO), including hydrophobicity, high tensile strength, high modulus of elasticity, and effective outcomes in water treatment industries, these two materials were utilized as bitumen additives at 0.3 and 0.6 % by weight of bitumen to improve the low-temperature performance of bitumen and aggregates against adhesive and cohesive failures under various moisture conditions. …”
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Derivation of atmospheric reaction mechanisms for volatile organic compounds by the SAPRC mechanism generation system (MechGen) by W. P. L. Carter, J. Jiang, J. J. Orlando, K. C. Barsanti, K. C. Barsanti, K. C. Barsanti

“…Types of reactions include initial reactions of organics with atmospheric oxidants or by photolysis; unimolecular and bimolecular reactions of carbon-centered, alkoxy, and peroxy radicals; and those of Criegee and other intermediates that are formed. …”
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The first application of flush probe arrays on HL-3 tokamak by Z.H. Huang, L.W. Yan, K.Y. Yi, Na Wu, W.J. Chen, W.C. Wang, Yu He, J. Chen, J. Cheng, W. Zhao, J.M. Gao, L. Nie, Z.B. Shi, X.Q. Ji, W.L. Zhong

“…Each array consists of 4 tips with the same major radius and height. A total of 516 CFC (carbon fiber composite) tips with diameter of dp = 4 mm are mounted at 3 ports. …”
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New Insights on <i>Gordonia alkanivorans</i> Strain 1B Surface-Active Biomolecules: Gordofactin Properties by João Tavares, Susana M. Paixão, Tiago P. Silva, Luís Alves

“…Strain 1B was cultivated in a chemostat using fructose as a carbon source to stimulate gordofactin production, and different purification methods were tested. …”
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A Hybrid Method of PROSAIL RTM for the Retrieval Canopy LAI and Chlorophyll Content of Moso Bamboo (<italic>Phyllostachys pubescens</italic>) Forests From Sentinel-2 MSI Data by Zhanghua Xu, Chaofei Zhang, Songyang Xiang, Lingyan Chen, Xier Yu, Haitao Li, Zenglu Li, Xiaoyu Guo, Huafeng Zhang, Xuying Huang, Fengying Guan

“…Leaf area index (LAI) and chlorophyll content are crucial variables in photosynthesis, respiration, and transpiration, playing a vital role in monitoring vegetation stress, estimating productivity, and evaluating carbon cycling processes. Currently, physical models are widely adopted for estimating LAI and canopy chlorophyll content (CCC). …”
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Application of response surface methodology (RSM) for experimental optimization in biogenic silica extraction from rice husk and straw ash by Yigezu Temesgen Zewide, Temesgen Atnafu Yemata, Adane Adugna Ayalew, Hawi Jihad Kedir, Asab Alemneh Tadesse, Asmarech Yeshaneh Fekad, Alemayehu Keflu Shibesh, Fentahun Adamu Getie, Tegen Dagnew Tessema, Tessera Alemneh Wubieneh, Wondmagegn Wonago Kululo, Muluken Tilahun Mihiret

“…The proximate analysis discovered that RH/RS possessed compositions of high ash, volatile matter and fixed carbon content whereas low moisture content, i.e., 20.5 ± 0.46, 67.1 ± 0.78, 15.8 ± 0.35 and, 6.6 ± 0.37 wt.%, correspondingly. …”
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Weak coupling of observed surface PM2.5 in Delhi-NCR with rice crop residue burning in Punjab and Haryana by Poonam Mangaraj, Yutaka Matsumi, Tomoki Nakayama, Akash Biswal, Kazuyo Yamaji, Hikaru Araki, Natsuko Yasutomi, Masayuki Takigawa, Prabir K. Patra, Sachiko Hayashida, Akanksha Sharma, A. P. Dimri, Surendra K. Dhaka, Manpreet S. Bhatti, Mizuo Kajino, Sahil Mor, Ravindra Khaiwal, Sanjeev Bhardwaj, Vimal J. Vazhathara, Ravi K. Kunchala, Tuhin K. Mandal, Prakhar Misra, Tanbir Singh, Kamal Vatta, Suman Mor

“…However, the concentration of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) remained stable in Delhi, while the fire detection counts (FDCs) from satellites over Punjab and Haryana declined by 50% or more during 2015–2023. We measured PM2.5, carbon monoxide (CO) and related parameters over Delhi-NCR, Haryana and Punjab from a network of 30 low-cost sensors (CUPI-Gs) in a selected period (September–November) of 2022 and 2023. …”
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Functionality of bacterial communities in constructed wetlands used for water purification: influence of root components and seasonality by Yao Huang, Yao Huang, Weili An, Weili An, Tianzhu Ning, Zhiguang Ma, Yuelin Li, Ke Liu, Lingbo Ji, Lingbo Ji, Hongxiao Liu, Dafeng Hui, Hai Ren

“…The bacterial community positively correlated with total nitrogen content, chemical oxygen demand, and NO4+-N in the dry season, while associated with total phosphorus, total organic carbon, and NO3+-N content in the wet season.DiscussionThe structure and function of the bacterial community within the root rhizoplane-endosphere can serve as indicators of the water purification efficacy of constructed wetlands.…”
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Photo-Fenton Degradation of RB5 Dye in Aqueous Solution Using Fe Supported on Mexican Natural Zeolite by José Domenzain-Gonzalez, José J. Castro-Arellano, Luis A. Galicia-Luna, Luis Lartundo-Rojas

“…Then, the evaluation reaction was carried out by UV-Vis spectroscopy to know the change in RB5 concentration and chemical oxygen demand (COD) removal to determine the organic carbon. The best results on the photo-Fenton degradation was 91% discoloration and 68.5% chemical oxygen demand removal based on an initial concentration RB50=100 mg/L and 10 mg MNZ/Fe (700°C of calcined temperature) at MNZ/Fe=0.05 g/L catalyst dose in aqueous solution, H2O2=3 g/L, pH=2.5, and 180 minutes of reaction time. …”
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Liver sinusoidal endothelial cells regulate the balance between hepatic immunosuppression and immunosurveillance by Kimberly N. Kremer, Hadeel A. Khammash, Anjelica M. Miranda, Lauren N. Rutt, Shannon M. Twardy, Paige E. Anton, Margaret L. Campbell, Christian Garza-Ortiz, David J. Orlicky, Roberta Pelanda, Rebecca L. McCullough, Raul M. Torres

“…Here, using a diethylnitrosamine/carbon tetrachloride (DEN/CCl4) mouse model of early HCC development, we demonstrate that chronic liver injury and fibrosis are sufficient to induce a CD8 T cell exhaustion signature with a corresponding increase in expression of immunosuppressive molecules on LSEC. …”
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Comprehensive evaluation of the properties of camel bone gelatin: impact of the duration of pre-treatment and extraction by Meriem Imelhayene, Abdelkader Adamou, Samira Becila, Ayad Redjeb, Dahia Saidj, Abdelhakim Senoussi, Dimitris Sarris, Eleni Naziri

“…The elemental analysis revealed a stable carbon and oxygen content. The variable nitrogen levels revealed a positive correlation with extraction intensity. …”
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Influence of magma intrusion and contact distance onthermal effects of low-temperature oxidation processes in coal by Zhijin YU, Ce JIN, Xu TANG, Zhipeng ZHANG, Hu WEN

“…The metamorphic coals were categorized into strongly eroded coals, weakly eroded coals, and high rank coals of the homogeneous group. Based on fixed carbon, ash, specular group reflectance, and paleo temperature, the distribution range of different intrusive metamorphic coals was calculated by curve backpropagation, and the influence range of magmatic intrusion was predicted to be about 172.34%−234.68% of the width of the intrusive body. …”
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Vermicomposting of coir pith and cow manure: Influence of initial total phenolic content on earthworms’ performance by Kanokwan Pundee, Saengchai Akeprathumchai, Sudarut Tripetchkul

“…Method: The earthworm activities and performance during vermicomposting of coir pith and cow manure containing 4.8 (T0), 6.4 (T1), 7.2 (T2), 8.8 (T3), 10.3 (T4) and 12.7 (T5) mg initial TPC g-1 substrate using Eudrilus eugeniae were investigated. Results: Total carbon loss increased as initial TPC increased and only T0 and T1 reached maturity. …”
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