Deciphering the role of epigenetics in plant pathogen resistance: Strategies for sustainable sugarcane management by Faisal Mehdi, Yuanli Wu, Shuzhen Zhang, Yimei Gan, Zhengying Cao, Shuting Jiang, Limei Zan, Benpeng Yang

“…This review offers a comprehensive overview of current knowledge regarding the epigenetic mechanisms that support sugarcane's defense against pathogens. …”
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Early Detection of Oncological Diseases of the Digestive System (Guidelines of the Russian Gastroenterological Association and the Russian Association of Oncologists for Primary Ca... by V. T. Ivashkin, I. V. Mayev, A. D. Kaprin, M. Yu. Agapov, D. N. Andreev, A. S. Vodoleev, M. Yu. Zharkova, M. P. Korolev, Yu. A. Kucheryavyi, T. L. Lapina, M. V. Mayevskaya, A. V. Okhlobystin, Ch. S. Pavlov, A. V. Paraskevova, S. S. Pirogov, E. A. Poluektova, D. E. Rumyantseva, A. S. Trukhmanov, P. V. Tsarkov, A. A. Sheptulin, O. S. Shifrin

“…Each section offers practical algorithms in cases of suspected esophageal adenocarcinoma, esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, gastric cancer, colorectal cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma and extrahepatic bile duct and gallbladder cancer, as well as pancreatic cancer.Conclusion. The knowledge of clinical manifestations and risk factors in the development of digestive system neoplasms allows a physician to suspect cancer and devise a timely and adequate diagnostic strategy, including laboratory and instrumental studies at specialised clinical centres.…”
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Composite Study of Relationships Between the Characteristics of Atlantic Cold Tongue: Onset, Duration, and Maximum Extent by Dianikoura Ibrahim Koné, Adama Diawara, Benjamin Komenan Kouassi, Fidele Yoroba, Kouakou Kouadio, Assi Louis Martial Yapo, Touré Dro Tiemoko, Mamadou Diarrassouba, Foungnigué Silué, Arona Diedhioune

“…However, as the changes in the end date are greater than those in the onset date, the duration of the ACT has been 5–12 days shorter in the last 20 years than in the previous 20 years. Knowledge of these ACT characteristics and their interrelations and drivers is crucial for understanding the West African Monsoon System and for improving climate models and seasonal forecasts.…”
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Penerapan Metode Association Rule Mining untuk Asosiasi Ulasan Terhadap Aspek Tempat Wisata Jawa Timur Park 3 by Aisyatul Maulidah, Fitra A. Bachtiar

“…The Association Rule Mining (ARM) technique is a text mining method that can support the knowledge discovery process in large document collections. …”
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Large-scale analysis highlights obesity as a risk factor for chronic, non-communicable inflammatory diseases by Sadegh Mousavi, Katja Bieber, Henner Zirpel, Artem Vorobyev, Henning Olbrich, Cristian Papara, Cristian Papara, David A. De Luca, David A. De Luca, Diamant Thaci, Enno Schmidt, Gabriele Riemekasten, Peter Lamprecht, Matthias Laudes, Khalaf Kridin, Khalaf Kridin, Khalaf Kridin, Ralf J. Ludwig, Ralf J. Ludwig

“…Obesity is a major factor in the onset of chronic inflammatory diseases (CIDs). Yet, several knowledge gaps remain: For several CIDs, inconsistent results have been reported, relating to their obesity-imposed risk, data on most rare CIDs remain unavailable, sex differences and racial disparities remain mostly unaddressed.MethodsA large-scale cohort study compared the risk of developing 46 CIDs in individuals with overweight/obesity (n=3,101,824) to an equal number of non-overweight/obese individuals. …”
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Ethnobotanical survey on anti-tuberculosis plants in Mbujimayi, Democratic Republic of the Congo by Malangu Lambert Muamba, Kitambala Marsi Mbayo, Numbi Evodie Wa Ilunga, Ilunga Eddy Mbuyu, Kabeya Justin Kanda, Otete François Dikala, Ebalantshim Daniel Munakongo, Mwinensenge James Maloba, Nonga Welcome Muyumba, Kalonji Serge Mbuyi, Muya Richard Kalunga, Tsheko Manya, Kihuya Eddy Ngoy, B. J. Kanangila, Mutombo Emery Kalonda, Kankenza Léonard Kalanda, Simbi Jean-Baptiste Lumbu, Clement L. LIYONGO

“…It provides valuable insights into the knowledge of resource persons and traditional practitioners. …”
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Dynamic Associations of Change in Physical Activity and Change in Cognitive Function: Coordinated Analyses of Four Longitudinal Studies by Magnus Lindwall, Cynthia R. Cimino, Laura E. Gibbons, Meghan B. Mitchell, Andreana Benitez, Cassandra L. Brown, Robert F. Kennison, Steven D. Shirk, Alireza Atri, Annie Robitaille, Stuart W. S. MacDonald, Elizabeth M. Zelinski, Sherry L. Willis, K. Warner Schaie, Boo Johansson, Marcus Praetorius, Roger A. Dixon, Dan M. Mungas, Scott M. Hofer, Andrea M. Piccinin

“…A series of multilevel growth models with physical activity included both as a fixed (between-person) and time-varying (within-person) predictor of four domains of cognitive function (reasoning, memory, fluency, and semantic knowledge) was used. Baseline physical activity predicted fluency, reasoning and memory in two studies. …”
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Rap1 and mTOR signaling pathways drive opposing immunotoxic effects of structurally similar aryl-OPFRs, TPHP and TOCP by Bilin Zhao, Shuang Zheng, Gaoxiang Yang, Zhijun He, Jiewei Deng, Lijuan Luo, Xinyan Li, Tiangang Luan

“…This study sought to address the knowledge gap by integrating transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses to elucidate the intricate mechanisms. …”
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Form of Communication for Teaching Bajo Children The Local Values in Utilizing Natural Marine Resources by La Ode Jumaidin, Irawati Irawati, Sumiman Udu, Hasddin Hasddin, Osu Oheoputra Husen

“…The issue behind the research on the Bajo tribe is the lack of understanding regarding the forms of communication used by the tribe to impart knowledge about local wisdom concerning the sustainable use of coastal and marine resources. …”
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Identifying the healthy places to live in Australia with a new environmental quality health index by Shuang Zhou, Zhihu Xu, Wenzhong Huang, Yao Wu, Rongbin Xu, Zhengyu Yang, Pei Yu, Wenhua Yu, Tingting Ye, Bo Wen, Shanshan Li, Yuming Guo

“…Conclusions: We established, to our knowledge, the first tool to quantify and communicate environmental health risks using three types of mortality data and 12 environmental factors. …”
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Identification of Nontuberculous Mycobacteria in Patients with Pulmonary Diseases in Gyeongnam, Korea, Using Multiplex PCR and Multigene Sequence-Based Analysis by Min-Jeong Kim, Kyu-Min Kim, Jeong-Ih Shin, Jong-Hun Ha, Dong-Hae Lee, Jeong-Gyu Choi, Jin-Sik Park, Jung-Hyun Byun, Jung-Wan Yoo, Seokyong Eum, Myunghwan Jung, Seung Chul Baik, Woo Kon Lee, Hyung Lyun Kang, Min-Kyoung Shin

“…The results of this study suggest a strategy for rapid detection and accurate identification of species using two-step mPCR and multigene sequence-based analysis. To the best of our knowledge, this study is the first to report the identification of NTM species isolated from patients in Gyeongnam/Korea.…”
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Profiling Key Phytoconstituents in Screw-Pressed <i>Nigella</i> Solid Residue and Their Distribution in Products and Byproducts During Oil Processing by Parbat Raj Thani, Joel B. Johnson, Surya Bhattarai, Tieneke Trotter, Kerry Walsh, Daniel Broszczak, Mani Naiker

“…Additionally, there is a knowledge gap relating to how phytoconstituents transfer from seeds to solid residue during oil extraction and any loss of key phytoconstituents that may occur during this transfer. …”
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Rapid aging of influenza epidemics in China from 2005/06 to 2016/17: A population-based study by Weibo Tang, Hao Lei, Nan Zhang, Yaojing Wang, Shimeng Cai, Shuyi Ji, Lei Yang, Mengya Yang, Can Chen, Shigui Yang, Dayan Wang, Yuelong Shu

“…However, there is limited knowledge regarding the aging of influenza epidemics, which is crucial for estimating the disease burden. …”
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Molecular epidemiology of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases and carbapenemases-producing Shigella in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Namwin Siourimè Somda, Rabbi Nyarkoh, Abel Tankoano, Ouindgueta Juste Isidore Bonkoungou, Patience B. Tetteh-Quarcoo, Eric S. Donkor

“…There is however insufficient knowledge regarding the molecular epidemiology of Shigella strains producing beta-lactamases in Africa. …”
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Investigating the association of traditional and non-traditional tobacco product use with subclinical and clinical cardiovascular disease: The Cross-Cohort Collaboration- Tobacco w... by Erfan Tasdighi, Kunal K. Jha, Zeina A. Dardari, Ngozi Osuji, Tanuja Rajan, Ellen Boakye, Michael E. Hall, Carlos J. Rodriguez, Andrew C. Stokes, Omar El Shahawy, Emelia J. Benjamin, Aruni Bhatnagar, Andrew P. DeFilippis, Michael J. Blaha

“…CCC-Tobacco is a large, pooled cohort dataset that is uniquely designed with increased power to expand knowledge regarding the association of traditional and non-traditional tobacco use with subclinical and clinical CVD, with extension to understudied groups including women and individuals from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.…”
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Genomic adaptation of Clostridium perfringens to human intestine by Ke Wu, Juan Wang, Zelin Yan, Yanyan Zhu, Shaolin Wang, Bo Fu, Chengtao Sun, Ruichao Li, Edward M. Fox, Séamus Fanning, Li Bai, Yang Wang, Yizhi Tang, Zhe Yin, Rong Zhang, Hongning Wang

“…This study aims to fill this knowledge gap by examining the genomic characteristics of C. perfringens isolates from 699 individuals at a provincial hospital in China. …”
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The effects of altitude training on hormonal response in professional cyclists by Raphael Faiss, Bastien Krumm, Basile Moreillon, Lena Mettraux, Julian Wackernell, James Spragg, Martin Faulhaber

“…Overall, this study supports positive physiological adaptations in elite endurance athletes following a LHTL training camp planned according to the current state of the art knowledge collected in the past 60 years investigating hypoxic training strategies. …”
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Scaling climate information services and climate smart agriculture through bundled business models by Desire M. Kagabo, Livingstone Byandaga, Patrick Gatsinzi, Patrick Mvuyibwami, Yvonne U. Munyangeri, Nasson Ntwari, Mathieu Ouedraogo

“…This study narrowed the knowledge gap by revealing 1) how CIS, CSA, and other agricultural products and services may be bundled to support sustainable agriculture, 2) what types of CIS-CSA bundled business models are successfully reaching and benefiting farmers and entrepreneurs, and 3) proposing an evaluation framework for assessing CIS-CSA bundled business models ready for scaling. …”
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Perancangan dan Implementasi Game Edukasi Kesehatan Gigi “Tooth and Fairy” berbasis Android Menggunakan Unity Engine by Sussi Sussi, Sri Astuti, Nurwulan Fitriyanti, Nyoman Bogi Aditya Karna, Nizar Rizky Awany, Muhammad Fajar Firdiansyah, Rafli Noveri Alfariji, Dhea Dearly Herman, Muhammad Risqi Risfianda, Muh Nurkhaliz

“…Abstract Education about dental health needs to be taught from an early age because healthy living habits from childhood will affect adulthood. Parents can start knowledge about healthy teeth by providing information about spoilage foods and supporting dental health. …”
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Toward accurate prediction of carbon dioxide (CO2) compressibility factor using tree-based intelligent schemes (XGBoost and LightGBM) and equations of state by Behnam Amiri-Ramsheh, Aydin Larestani, Saeid Atashrouz, Elnaz Nasirzadeh, Meriem Essakhraoui, Ali Abedi, Mehdi Ostadhassan, Ahmad Mohaddespour, Abdolhossein Hemmati-Sarapardeh

“…To design a successful CO2 injection process, it is very important to have precise knowledge about the compressibility factor (Z-factor) of CO2 as it directly affects material balance calculations, pipeline design, design of surface facilities, and CO2 compression. …”
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