Partial unilateral ovarian torsion in a red-eared slider turtle (Trachemys scripta elegans) by Alessandro Vetere, Martina Gavezzoli, Lucia Victoria Bel, Rosanna Di Lecce, Martina Fumeo, Mattia Bonazzi, Francesco Di Ianni

“…Follicular torsion occurs when only a group of ovarian follicles rotates around its own axis resulting in vascular compromise. To our knowledge, no previous reports have documented the occurrence of this condition in chelonians. …”
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Prevalence and Subtypes Distribution (ST10, ST14, ST25, ST26) of Blastocystis spp. in Anatolian Water Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) in Van, Türkiye by Adnan Ayan, Burcak Aslan Celik, Ozgur Yasar Celik, Ali Bilgin Yilmaz, Ozlem Orunc Kilinc, Ozge Oktay Ayan

“…., ST10, ST14, ST25 and ST26 subtypes. To our knowledge, Blastocystis subtypes ST25 and ST26 in buffaloes were reported for the first time in this study. …”
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Beyond destruction: emerging roles of the E3 ubiquitin ligase Hakai by Juan-José Escuder-Rodríguez, Andrea Rodríguez-Alonso, Lía Jove, Macarena Quiroga, Gloria Alfonsín, Angélica Figueroa

“…Abstract Hakai protein (CBLL1 gene) was identified as an E3 ubiquitin ligase of E-cadherin complex, inducing its ubiquitination and degradation, thus inducing epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition. Most of the knowledge about the protein was associated to its E3 ubiquitin ligase canonical role. …”
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A Korean Patient With Leber Congenital Amaurosis and a Homozygous RPE65 Variant Originating From a Paternal Uniparental Isodisomy by Hane Lee, Dongseok Moon, Rin Khang, Go Hun Seo, Chang Ki Yoon, Un Chul Park, Kyu Hyung Park, Eun Kyoung Lee

“…Within 5 months after the molecular diagnosis, the patient was treated with subretinal voretigene neparvovec (VN) therapy and is being followed up for prognosis. Conclusions To our knowledge, this patient is the first UPiD case to receive VN treatment. …”
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Efficacy and safety of non-pharmacological interventions for neonatal pain: an overview of systematic reviews by Xufei Luo, Qiao Shen, Zixuan Huang, Hongyao Leng, Xianlan Zheng

“…Objectives To synthesise current evidence from systematic reviews (SRs) regarding the efficacy and safety of non-pharmacological interventions to prevent and treat pain in newborn infants.Design Overview of SRs.Data sources We searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, CINAHL, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Chinese Biomedical Literature Database (CBM), Wanfang Database, Chinese Science and Technology Periodical Database (VIP) and Google Scholar to identify all relevant SRs published in the last 5 years.Eligibility criteria for selecting studies We included SRs that evaluated the efficacy and safety of non-pharmacological interventions for neonatal pain.Data extraction and synthesis Two reviewers independently extracted the data, assessed the methodological quality using a Measurement Tool to Assess Systematic Reviews (AMSTAR) 2 and graded the evidence quality with the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE).Results A total of 29 SRs were included in this overview, of which 28 focused on procedural pain and only 1 focused on postoperative pain. …”
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Genomic characterization and evolutionary analysis of a Getah virus variant from piglets in central China by Zhenhua Guo, Yao Jiang, Peng Li, Gaiping Zhang, Gaiping Zhang, Gaiping Zhang, Gaiping Zhang

“…Most of these special sites were distributed in domain A, B, and C of E2 protein, which are usually associated with the GETV infection and immune response.DiscussionOur study expands knowledge of GETV pathogenicity and deepens understanding of GETV genetic and adaptive evolution, which would be valuable for the development of diagnosis and prevention for GETV.…”
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Consumer attitudes and behavior towards organic products: Evidence from the Lithuanian market by Lina Pilelienė, Vilma Tamulienė

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Systematic Review of Electroacupuncture for Bell’s Palsy by Min-seok Go, Seong-hyun Lee, Ji-eun Oh, Seung-chul Yeom, Tae-ha Kwon, Sae-young Bong, Cha-young Lee, Hye-jin Shin

“…Among the randomized controlled trials (RCTs) targeting patients with Bell’s palsy, studies comparing EA treatment with other therapies in PubMed, OVID, Cochrane RCTs, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure were searched up to April 2024. …”

The periplasmic protein HslJ is the first-line of defense against oxidative stress in Acinetobacter baumannii by Daniela Scribano, Martina Pasqua, Dolores Limongi, Lucia Nencioni, Anna Teresa Palamara, Cecilia Ambrosi

“…Conclusions This comprehensive understanding of HslJ multifaceted role not only enriches our knowledge of A. baumannii stress response mechanisms but also provides valuable insights for developing targeted strategies to eradicate this deadly resilient pathogen in healthcare settings.…”
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Perspective: Current Scientific Evidence and Research Strategies in the Role of Almonds in Cardiometabolic Health by Paula R Trumbo, Jamy Ard, France Bellisle, Adam Drewnowski, Jack A Gilbert, Ronald Kleinman, Anoop Misra, John Sievenpiper, Maha Tahiri, Karol E Watson, James Hill

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Advanced Machine Learning and Deep Learning Approaches for Estimating the Remaining Life of EV Batteries—A Review by Daniel H. de la Iglesia, Carlos Chinchilla Corbacho, Jorge Zakour Dib, Vidal Alonso-Secades, Alfonso J. López Rivero

“…By synthesizing current knowledge, identifying key research directions, and suggesting methodological improvements, this review serves as a central guide for researchers and practitioners in the rapidly evolving field of EV battery management. …”
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IMPROVEMENT OF OIL PRODUCTION BY MATRIX ACIDIZING OF A WELL IN SANDSTONE RESERVOIR by Darel Sontia Fouazong, Isidore Komofor Ngongiah, André Chéagé Chamgoué, Alain Francis Talla, Jean Jacques Dikongue Jemea

“…The paper makes a significant contribution to the existing literature in this field by expanding the knowledge base and providing an economic analysis of acidizing oil wells. …”
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Persistent functional and taxonomic groups dominate an 8,000-year sedimentary sequence from Lake Cadagno, Switzerland by Paula Rodriguez, Jasmine S. Berg, Longhui Deng, Longhui Deng, Hendrik Vogel, Michal Okoniewski, Mark A. Lever, Mark A. Lever, Cara Magnabosco

“…Most of our knowledge of deep sedimentary life comes from marine environments; however, despite their relatively small volume, lacustrine sediments constitute one of the largest global carbon sinks and their deep sediments are largely unexplored. …”
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How Much Time Should Be Waited and What Are the Main Findings to Evaluate the Hepatocellular Carcinoma Response to Regorafenib? A Real-Life Experience by Gustavo Hideki Kawanami, Leopoldo Katsuda, Thiara Barcelos Rocha, Fabio da Silva Yamashiro, Leonardo Pelafsky, Xingshun Qi, Fernando Gomes Romeiro

“…The reasons why regorafenib was maintained are explained based on clinical and imaging findings, showing how this decision led to an excellent response. Conclusions. The knowledge of the main adverse events described in the pilot clinical trials can avoid unnecessary withdrawal of regorafenib. …”
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A 5.5–7.5‐GHz band‐configurable wake‐up receiver fully integrated in 45‐nm RF‐SOI CMOS by Rui Ma, Florian Protze, Frank Ellinger

“…To the authors' best knowledge, this work offers the largest RF bandwidth from 5.5 to 7.5 GHz, the most operation channels (≥8) and the fastest settling time (<115 ns) among the WuRXs reported to date.…”
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Les aqueducs romains de Lyon et d’ailleurs : nouveaux repères by Aldo Borlenghi, Catherine Coquidé

“…Much remains to be discovered in order to track water systems, to understand how they operate and how other water resources are exploited.Some topics, such as catchment areas, flow characterisation, dates of abandonment or the Roman legal framework of use and local regulation, so far remain beyond reach or unevenly documented.The aim of this book is to outline the current state of knowledge on one of the largest water networks of its time and to pave the way for future research.…”
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Simulation of Software Development Team Productivity Incorporating Social and Human Factors: A System Dynamics Model by Luz Marcela Restrepo-Tamayo, Gloria Piedad Gasca-Hurtado, Johnny Valencia-Calvo

“…Additionally, leadership strategies in accordance with the team&#x2019;s status and a good perception of communication can reduce rework and improve the ability to deliver software products on time. To the best of our knowledge, the literature reported on approaches that holistically integrate these elements is limited, which makes this proposal a significant contribution to the discipline.…”
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Grazing reduces shrub-facilitated diversity of ground-dwelling arthropods in semiarid ecosystems by Jiancai Sun, Rentao Liu, Marcelo Sternberg, Lei Zhou, Zhimin Yang

“…However, there is limited knowledge about whether shrubs continue to exhibit these facilitative effects under grazing regimes. …”
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Developing assistive robots for people with mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia: a qualitative study with older adults and experts in aged care by Elizabeth Broadbent, Craig Sutherland, Ngaire Kerse, Mikaela Law, Ho Seok Ahn, Bruce A MacDonald, Kathy Peri, Deborah L Johanson, Dina-Sara Vajsakovic

“…Technical issues still need to be fixed.Conclusion This study adds to knowledge about healthcare robots for people with MCI by developing and testing a new robot with daily-care activities including safety checks. …”
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Prevalence of Sarcoptes scabiei Infection in Pet Dogs in Southern China by Yi-Zhou Chen, Guo-Hua Liu, Hui-Qun Song, Rui-Qing Lin, Ya-Biao Weng, Xing-Quan Zhu

“…The results of the present investigation indicate that S. scabiei infection is prevalent in pet dogs in Guangzhou, China, which provides relevant “baseline” data for conducting control strategies and measures against scabies in this region and elsewhere in China. To our knowledge, this is the first comprehensive report of S. scabiei prevalence in pet dogs in China.…”
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