Progressive Self-Prompting Segment Anything Model for Salient Object Detection in Optical Remote Sensing Images by Xiaoning Zhang, Yi Yu, Daqun Li, Yuqing Wang

“…The primary challenge lies in generating robust features that can effectively integrate both global semantic information for salient object localization and local spatial details for boundary reconstruction. …”
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Enhancing CO₂ selectivity in MOFs through a dual-ligand strategy: Experimental and theoretical insights by Amir Kazemi, Akram Karbalaee Hosseini, Mahyar Ashourzadeh Pordsari, Mohsen Tamtaji, Saber Keshavarz, Faranak Manteghi, Azadeh Tadjarodi, Ahad Ghaemi, Sohrab Rohani, William A. Goddard

“…Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is a primary greenhouse gas, playing a significant role in global warming and climate change. In response, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have emerged as effective materials for CO₂ capture. …”
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From bench to bedside: elucidating VEGF(R) inhibitor-related heart failure in cancer treatment by Shengkun Peng, MinHong Cai, Hongyu Kuang, Anqi Lin, Qinghua Ma, Xiaoqin Dai, Peng Luo, Yijun Liu, Guo Zhang, Yifeng Bai

“…Methods We investigated the epidemiological characteristics of VEGF or VEGFR inhibitors [VEGF(R)i]-related heart failure (VirHF) using the global pharmacovigilance database Vigibase. The phenotypic features and molecular mechanisms of VirHF were characterized using VEGF(R)i-treated mouse models through a combination of echocardiography, histopathological analysis, and transcriptome sequencing. …”
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Geographical equity in Ethiopian infant feeding practices: a secondary analysis of a birth cohort study by Solomon Shiferaw, Joanna Schellenberg, Kassahun Alemu Gelaye, Tanya Marchant, Della Berhanu, Atkure Defar, Meseret Zelalem, Amare Tariku, Lars Persson, Zewditu Abdissa Denu, Seblewengel Lemma, Theodros Getachew Zemedu, Tadesse Guadu Delele, Girum Taye Zeleke

“…Sociodemographic factors explained a quarter of the geographical variation in dietary diversity.Conclusion Most Ethiopian infants were exclusively breastfed, which was in line with global recommendations but with some geographical differences. …”
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Self-reported health, persistent symptoms, and daily activities 2 years after hospitalization for COVID-19 by Roda Alhasan, Lena Rafsten, Lena Rafsten, Alexandra C. Larsson, Alexandra C. Larsson, Katharina S. Sunnerhagen, Katharina S. Sunnerhagen, Katharina S. Sunnerhagen, Hanna C. Persson, Hanna C. Persson

“…IntroductionSince the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, 775 million cases have been reported globally. While many individuals recover fully, a significant proportion develop persistent symptoms. …”
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Quantifying Spatiotemporal Changes in Supraglacial Debris Cover in Eastern Pamir from 1994 to 2024 Based on the Google Earth Engine by Hehe Liu, Zhen Zhang, Shiyin Liu, Fuming Xie, Jing Ding, Guolong Li, Haoran Su

“…The expansion of debris cover is driven by several factors in the context of global warming. The rising temperature resulted in permafrost degradation, slope destabilization, and intensified weathering on supply slopes, thereby augmenting the debris supply. …”
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Wildlife trade at the interface between deeply-rooted animal-based traditional medicine and unregulated harvesting of wild animals in West Africa by Stanislas Zanvo, Samson Dognimon, Chabi A. M. S. Djagoun, Jiroux Akpatchémè, Akomian Fortuné Azihou, Bruno Djossa, Bruno Djossa, Etotépé A. Sogbohossou, Brice Sinsin

“…Wildlife trade for traditional medicine affected 268, 96 and 61 bird, mammal and reptile species, respectively, and included species of both high national and global conservation concern. We also found that the national wildlife trade in Benin was supplied from 80% (12/15) West African Economic and Monetary countries, and all the Economic Community of West African States (except Guinea-Bissau) in violation of national laws, CITES, and regional commitments to combat wildlife trafficking (e.g., the West African Strategy for Combatting Wildlife Crime). …”
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Randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blinded, four-way crossover trial to demonstrate the comparative pharmacodynamic equivalence of a non-invasive diagnostic test for adrenal in... by Judith Cohen, Miguel Debono, Kathleen Baster, Richard J Ross, Charlotte J Elder, Kathryn L Date, Sharon L Caunt, Jane Fearnside, Trevor N Johnson, Rosie N Taylor

“…The Short Synacthen Test (SST) is the current diagnostic test of choice for AI, but it is both invasive and resource intensive. Globally, there is an unmet need for a non-invasive, cost-effective test. …”
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Genome-Wide Association Study of Bone Mineral Density in Korean Men by Ye Seul Bae, Sun-Wha Im, Mi So Kang, Jin Hee Kim, Soon Hang Lee, Be Long Cho, Jin Ho Park, You-Seon Nam, Ho-Young Son, San Deok Yang, Joohon Sung, Kwang Ho Oh, Jae Moon Yun, Jong Il Kim

“…Osteoporosis is a medical condition of global concern, with increasing incidence in both sexes. …”
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FGF21 ameliorates diabetic nephropathy through CDK1-dependently regulating the cell cycle by Yudie Zhang, Yudie Zhang, Yudie Zhang, Yudie Zhang, Yudie Zhang, Fan Wang, Fan Wang, Fan Wang, Fan Wang, Chongyang Zhang, Chongyang Zhang, Chongyang Zhang, Chongyang Zhang, Fan Yao, Fan Yao, Fan Yao, Fan Yao, Bin Zhang, Bin Zhang, Bin Zhang, Bin Zhang, Yongping Zhang, Xiaobo Sun, Xiaobo Sun, Xiaobo Sun, Xiaobo Sun

“…BackgroundDiabetic nephropathy (DN) is a prevalent global renal illness and one of the main causes of end-stage renal disease (ESRD). …”
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Chicken C4BPM facilitates replication of H5N1 and H9N2 Avian Influenza Viruses by inhibiting the production of type I interferons by Huizi Li, Shishi Wang, Ruihong Guo, Xijiao Chen, Yuanyuan Huang, Weixin Jia, Zhangyong Ning

“…Avian influenza viruses (AIVs) are potential pandemic of global concern, posing a major threat to both the poultry industry and human health. …”
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Epigenetics of suicidal behavior by R. N. Mustafin, A. V. Kazantseva, R. F. Enikeeva, Yu. D. Davydova, S. B. Malykh, V. V. Viktorov, E. K. Khusnutdinova

“…Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people and therefore being a serious global problem worldwide. The study of genetic and epigenetic factors in the development of suicidal behavior plays an important role in the development of advanced methods of diagnosis and treatment of this pathology. …”
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Understanding road accident injury dynamics in Iran: a growth mixture modelling perspective by Ziba Zarrin, Kamran Gholamizadeh, Elaheh Talebi-Ghane, Erfan Ayubi, Omid Hamidi

“…Objectives Road traffic injuries represent a significant public health concern globally. In Iran, road accidents have become a leading cause of death and disability, necessitating urgent attention to injury prevention strategies. …”
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Effects of Functional Red Pine Seed Direct-Drinking Oil on Constipation and Intestinal Barrier Function in Mice by Jie Li, Haonan Zheng, Jiahui Liu, Jie Ding, Qingqi Guo, Na Zhang

“…Constipation is a prevalent global health issue that greatly affects human well-being. …”
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Temporally enhanced RSEI and nighttime lights reveal long-term ecological changes and effective protection in China’s inaugural national parks by Chunhui Wen, Tengfei Long, Guojin He, Weili Jiao, Wei Jiang

“…This study provides recommendations for ecological protection and management in different NPs, offering insights for the effective management of protected areas in China and globally.…”
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A Series of Novel Alleles of <i>Ehd2</i> Modulating Heading and Salt Tolerance in Rice by Peng Xu, Shulei Hao, Xiaoxia Wen, Guifang Ma, Qinqin Yang, Ling Liu, Galal Bakr Anis, Yingxin Zhang, Lianping Sun, Xihong Shen, Qunen Liu, Daibo Chen, Yongbo Hong, Yuyu Chen, Xiaodeng Zhan, Shihua Cheng, Liyong Cao, Weixun Wu

“…Rice (<i>Oryza sativa</i> L.) is a staple crop for nearly half of the global population and one of China’s most extensively cultivated cereals. …”
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Production of green steel from low-grade ores: An end-to-end techno-economic assessment by Alireza Rahbari, M. Shahabuddin, Shabnam Sabah, Geoffrey Brooks, John Pye

“…Science for society: Hydrogen ironmaking is a compelling option for eliminating ∼7% of global emissions arising from iron and steel production. …”
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Seasonal Features and a Case Study of Tropopause Folds over the Tibetan Plateau by Jiali Luo, Wenjun Liang, Pingping Xu, Haiyang Xue, Min Zhang, Lin Shang, Hongying Tian

“…Investigation of the features of tropopause folds over the Tibetan Plateau (TP) is important since the TP is a hotspot in global STE. In this study, we investigated seasonal features of the tropopause fold events over the TP using the 40-year ERA-Interim reanalysis data. …”
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Association between male involvement during antenatal care and use of maternal health services in Mwanza City, Northwestern Tanzania: a cross-sectional study by Clara C Natai, Neema Gervas, Frybert M Sikira, Beatrice J Leyaro, Juma Mfanga, Mashavu H. Yussuf, Sia E Msuya

“…Background Male involvement in antenatal care (ANC) is among interventions to improve maternal health. Globally male involvement in ANC is low and varies in low-income and middle-income countries including Tanzania where most maternal deaths occur. …”
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Random forest model that incorporates solar-induced chlorophyll fluorescence data can accurately track crop yield variations under drought conditions by Guangpo Geng, Qian Gu, Hongkui Zhou, Bao Zhang, Zuxin He, Ruolin Zheng

“…Timely and reliable crop yield estimation is vital for ensuring both global and regional food security. Previous studies have primarily used process-based crop models or statistical regression-based models for crop yield estimates. …”
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