Role of HLA alleles polymorphism in systemic lupus erythematosus: A prospective study from North India by Ranjan S. Rana, Bitan Naik, Mahima Yadav, Usha Singh, Anup Singh, Shailja Singh

“…Background: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disorder and has complex etiopathogenesis. The most appropriate hypothesis states that genetic susceptibility in the presence of environmental risk factors predisposes to SLE. …”
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Progress in plant genome sequencing: research directions by M. K. Bragina, D. A. Afonnikov, E. A. Salina

“…Since a high coverage and resolution of a genome sequence is not enough to detect all changes in complex samples, targeted sequencing, which consists in the isolation and sequencing of a specific region of the genome, has begun to develop. …”
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From the guest editors by Gerardo Chowell, Zhilan Feng, Baojun Song

“…His research program is at the interface of the mathematical and natural and social sciences with emphasis on (i) the role of dynamic social landscapes on disease dispersal; (ii) the role of environmental and social structures on the dynamics of addiction and disease evolution, and (iii) Dynamics of complex systems at the interphase of ecology, epidemiology and the social sciences. …”
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Simulation of Payne Effect of Elastomeric Isolators with a Harmonic Balance Method by V. Jaumouillé, J.-J. Sinou, B. Petitjean

“…This methodology has the advantage of using tabular experimental data from characterization tests which avoids the development of a complex model. In order to compute frequency responses, the non linear harmonic balance method is used and, for each iteration, new rubber properties are affected at each element according to its strain state. …”
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About a concept of creating a social network users information aggregation and data processing system by L. V. Rudikova, O. R. Myslivec

“…The developed universal system is based on the information technology of data warehousing, and it has the following aspects: an expandable complex subject area, the integration of stored data that come from various sources, the invariance of stored data in time with mandatory labels, relatively high data stability, the search for necessary trade-off in data redundancy, modularity of individual system units, fl and extensibility of the architecture, high security requirements vulnerable data.The proposed system organizes the process of collecting data and filling the database from external sources. …”
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CRISPR-Based Programmable Nucleic Acid-Binding Protein Technology Can Specifically Detect Fatal Tropical Disease-Causing Pathogens by Md. Rashidur Rahman, Toma Rani Majumder, Md. Aminul Islam Apu, Alok K. Paul, Afrina Afrose, Biplab Kumar Dash

“…Furthermore, the discovery of programmable trans-cleavage Cas proteins like Cas12a and Cas13 that can collaterally damage reporter-containing single-stranded DNA or RNA upon formation of target Cas-gRNA complex has strengthened this technology with enhanced sensitivity. …”
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Development and evaluation of winter barley varieties for group resistance to smut diseases by I. B. Legkun

“…The first varieties bred by PBGI – NCSCI (Ukraine) that possessed complex disease resistance to smut diseases were Zimovyi (2005), Dostoinyi, Trudivnyk, Selena Star, and Aborihen (2006). …”
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Exploring RNA-Seq Data Analysis Through Visualization Techniques and Tools: A Systematic Review of Opportunities and Limitations for Clinical Applications by Farhana Manzoor, Cyruss A. Tsurgeon, Vibhuti Gupta

“…With the increasing availability of RNA-seq data analysis from clinical studies and patient samples, the development of effective visualization tools for RNA-seq analysis has become increasingly important to help clinicians and biomedical researchers better understand the complex patterns of gene expression associated with health and disease. …”
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An Exploratory Investigation of Chatbot Applications in Anxiety Management: A Focus on Personalized Interventions by Alexia Manole, Răzvan Cârciumaru, Rodica Brînzaș, Felicia Manole

“…However, limitations persist, such as the lack of human empathy, ethical and privacy concerns related to data security, and technical challenges in understanding complex human emotions. The key challenges identified involve enhancing the emotional intelligence of chatbots, integrating them with traditional therapy, and establishing robust ethical frameworks to ensure user safety and data protection. …”
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Contributions of a Child's Built, Natural, and Social Environments to Their General Cognitive Ability: A Systematic Scoping Review. by Jazmin Del Carmen Ruiz, James J Quackenboss, Nicolle S Tulve

“…The etiology of a child's cognitive ability is complex, with research suggesting that it is not attributed to a single determinant or even a defined period of exposure. …”
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Symbiotic Root-Endophytic Soil Microbes Improve Crop Productivity and Provide Environmental Benefits by Gary E. Harman, Norman Uphoff

“…Plants should not be regarded as entities unto themselves, but as the visible part of plant-microbe complexes which are best understood as “holobiomes.” …”
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4-Aminoquinoline as a privileged scaffold for the design of leishmanicidal agents: structure–property relationships and key biological targets by Angel H. Romero, Francisco Delgado

“…At the moment, there are neither approved vaccines nor effective drugs for the treatment of human leishmaniasis for any of its three typical clinical manifestations, and, importantly, the drugs of clinical use have several side effects, require complex administration regimens, present high cost, and are ineffective in many populations due to pathogen resistance. …”
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Gestion, évaluation et stabilisation de cuirs archéologiques provenant de la fouille du boulevard Dr Henri-Henrot à Reims/Durocortorum by Céline Bonnot-Diconne

“…The well-structured supervision and treatment of this material culture, whose manipulation was particularly complex due to its fragile nature, nonetheless allowed for its successful conservation and complete study.…”
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Interdisciplinary Approaches in Doctoral and Higher Research Education: An Integrative Scoping Review by Kritika Rana, Sarah J. Aitken, Ritesh Chimoriya

“…Interdisciplinary approaches are increasingly integral in doctoral and higher research education, addressing complex global challenges through collaborations across disciplines. …”
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A Nonstationary Daily and Hourly Analysis of the Extreme Rainfall Frequency Considering Climate Teleconnection in Coastal Cities of the United States by Lei Yan, Yuhan Zhang, Mengjie Zhang, Upmanu Lall

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Numerical Study of Leakage and Rotordynamic Performance of Staggered Labyrinth Seals Working with Supercritical Carbon Dioxide by Hao Cao, Wanfu Zhang, Lu Yin, Li Yang

“…When the rotor with convex plate operates without axial shifting, the cross-coupled complex dynamic stiffness (hR) of the staggered labyrinth seal shows little effect on the Ceff, and the average direct damping (Cavg) has a dominant influence on the Ceff. …”
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Allelic diversity of the <i>FaOMT</i> gene (mesifurane biosynthesis) in promising strawberry cultivars and selected forms developed at the I.V. Michurin Federal Science Center by A. S. Lyzhin, I. V. Luk’yanchuk

“…Identification of genotypes carrying the genes of the aromatic complex in fruits is an important stage in the development of new cultivars with aromatic fruits. …”
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ABPI against Colour Duplex Scan: A Screening Tool for Detection of Peripheral Arterial Disease in Low Resource Setting Approach to Validation by Janaka Weragoda, Rohini Seneviratne, Manuj C. Weerasinghe, S. M. Wijeyaratne

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The effect of income and smallholder characteristics on cultivation, harvesting, and post-harvest management of natural rubber by . Nurliza

“…Partial least square path modeling was used with SmartPLS software to estimate the complex cause-effect relationships of smallholder and farm factors for adopting sustainable agricultural practices.FINDINGS: The effect of the relationship between income and smallholder characteristics on cultivation and income on post-harvest management was not significant. …”
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Coherence Resonance Behavior of FitzHugh-Nagumo Neurons Induced by Electromagnetic Field Driven by Phase Noise by Kaijun Wu, Huan Zheng, Tao Li

“…Noise can not only enhance but also weaken the ability of the nervous system to process information. Neurons are in a complex and variable electromagnetic field. Electromagnetic induction plays an important role in regulating the changes of neuronal membrane potential. …”
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