Managing Water-Ecosystem-Food Nexus using participatory approaches: insights from an innovative methodological approach developed in two Mediterranean areas by Dimitrios Malamataris, Vassilios Pisinaras, Alessandro Pagano, Valentina Baratella, Silvia Vanino, Manuel Bea, Konstantinos Babakos, Anna Chatzi, Stefano Fabiani, Raffaele Giordano, Petros Kafkias, Estrella López-Moya, Christina Papadaskalopoulou, Ivan Portoghese, Dimitris Tassopoulos, Andreas Panagopoulos

“…The stakeholders proposed 24 NbSs in the Italian case study, most of which were related to agricultural landscape management, while in the Greek case study, 2 of the 4 top-ranked measures were NbSs. …”
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Establishment of a Virus-Induced Gene Silencing System in <i>Abelmoschus manihot</i> L. by Ting Zhang, Jiaqi Hou, Hongtao Chu, Pengyu Guo, Qianzi Sang, Zhongxu Liu, Li Cao

“…(Jinhuakui, JHK) is widely cultivated for its pharmacological properties owing to its high flavonoid content and is commonly used as a garden landscape plant. However, the absence of an efficient genetic transformation system poses significant challenges for functional gene studies in this species. …”
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Proteome differences of dental stem cells between permanent and deciduous teeth by data-independent acquisition proteomics by Zhang Suping, Liu Yuqing, Dong Jin, Jiao Min, Gu Yongchun, Chen Liling, Yuan Na, Wang Jianrong, Yang Dezhao, Meng Fanwen

“…These findings highlight the specific proteomic landscape of DPSC and SHED, suggesting their distinct biological roles and potential applications.…”
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Impacts of Land Use on Soil Erosion: RUSLE Analysis in a Sub-Basin of the Peruvian Amazon (2016–2022) by Moises Ascencio-Sanchez, Cesar Padilla-Castro, Christian Riveros-Lizana, Rosa María Hermoza-Espezúa, Dayan Atalluz-Ganoza, Richard Solórzano-Acosta

“…Also, social dynamic changes and differences in landscape patterns play a role.…”
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Six events that shaped antibody approvals in oncology by Suman Paul, Suman Paul, Shibin Zhou, Shibin Zhou

“…A little over twenty-five years ago, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the chimeric antibody rituximab which fundamentally altered the landscape of anti-cancer drugs. While only a few antibodies were approved in the immediate years that followed the rituximab approval, the last decade saw a wave of antibody-drug approvals in the oncology arena. …”
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Exploring the effects of ecological parameters on the spatial structure of genetic tree sequences by Ianni-Ravn, Mariadaria K., Petr, Martin, Racimo, Fernando

“…Our results showcase the potential for linking phylogeography, population genetics and ecology, in order to answer fundamental questions about the nature of spatial interactions across a landscape.…”
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Multitasking: does task-switching add to the effect of dual-tasking on everyday-like driving behavior? by Piesie A. G. Asuako, Robert Stojan, Otmar Bock, Melanie Mack, Claudia Voelcker-Rehage

“…Forty-five young adults aged 18 to 30 years (age: 23.62 ± 2.51, 28 females) were instructed to follow a lead car driving at a constant speed of 70 km/h through a rural landscape while concurrently performing additional tasks. …”
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Retrotrans-genomics identifies aberrant THE1B endogenous retrovirus fusion transcripts in the pathogenesis of sarcoidosis by Shunsuke Funaguma, Aritoshi Iida, Yoshihiko Saito, Jantima Tanboon, Francia Victoria De Los Reyes, Kyuto Sonehara, Yu-ichi Goto, Yukinori Okada, Shinichiro Hayashi, Ichizo Nishino

“…Our retrotrans-genomics approach has not only identified the genomic landscape of sarcoidosis but also provided new insights into its etiology.…”
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Distinct relative abundances in pathogens detected in mechanically ventilated patients with suspected pneumonia in the intensive care unit at King Abdulaziz University Hospital by Haifa Algethamy, Diyaa H. Bokhary, Ibrahim Abushoshah, Abdulrahman A. Alalyani, Maan K. Baamer, Dalya M. Attallah, Ruba M. Alotaibi, Shehla N. Amin, Shaza A. Mass, Nisreen R. Tashkandy

“…Abstract In this study, we present for the first time the landscape of the lung microbiota in patients with ventilator-associated pneumonia in Intensive Care Units in Saudi Arabia. …”
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Leveraging Next-Generation Sequencing Application from Identity to Purity Profiling of Nucleic Acid-Based Products by Rucha Wadapurkar, Swarda Deo, Renuka Khanzode, Ajay Singh

“…They represent an emerging field; thus, their quality control and regulatory landscape is evolving to ensure adequate quality and safety. …”
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Exploring the decline in health index of the Qarhan salt lake region in Qinghai Province, China: A 40-year assessment by Pengfei Ji, Qian Shen, Ru Wang, Yue Yao, Bing Zhang, Wenting Xu, Yuting Zhang, Wenqi Kou, Wenxin Li

“…The primary factors influencing the SLHI include shoreline and landscape changes and land use variations. The health assessment method established in this study will enhance understanding of salt lake health, promoting the sustainable development of salt lake resources and their ecological functions.…”
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Empowering Security Operation Center With Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning&#x2014;A Systematic Literature Review by Mohamad Khayat, Ezedin Barka, Mohamed Adel Serhani, Farag Sallabi, Khaled Shuaib, Heba M. Khater

“…As a result, SOCs struggle to address the evolving threat landscape due to their reliance on isolation technologies and reactive strategies. …”
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Analysis of the efficacy of MALDI-TOF MS technology in identifying microorganisms in cancer patients and oncology hospital environment by Grażyna Czeszewska-Rosiak, Iwona Adamczyk, Agnieszka Ludwiczak, Piotr Fijałkowski, Paweł Fijałkowski, Magdalena Twarużek, Michał Złoch, Dorota Gabryś, Wioletta Miśta, Andrzej Tretyn, Paweł Piotr Pomastowski

“…The objective was to determine the microbial landscape in swabs collected from hospitalized patients and their immediate environments, using MALDI to compare the capabilities of two systems: BRUKER and ZYBIO. …”
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EXPLORING STUDENT PERSPECTIVES ON INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL ROLE WITHIN UNIVERSITY ENVIRONMENTS by Salwa Muda, Che Norhalila Che Mohamed, Musliha Musman, Raziah Bi Mohamed Sadique, Amariah Hanum Hussin

“…Intellectual capital, encompassing human capital, structural capital, and relational capital, holds a vital role in shaping the educational landscape of universities. As universities seek to provide holistic educational experiences, understanding how students perceive the different dimensions of intellectual capital becomes paramount. …”
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Challenges and strategies in meeting urban tree canopy targets: A scenario discovery analysis to guide urban forest planning in new developments by Raymundo Marcos Martinez, Natthanij Soonsawad, Mariana Dias Baptista, Stephen Cook, Guy Barnett, Joseph Chee, Tim Field, Tim Muster

“…Strategies to reduce net tree losses, optimise tree spacing, and implement effective landscape design are essential for substantial canopy cover. …”
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A comprehensive environmental index for monitoring ecological quality of typical alpine wetlands in Central Asia by Jiudan Zhang, Junli Li, Changming Zhu, Anming Bao, Amaury Frankl, Philippe De Maeyer, Tim Van de Voorde

“…Meanwhile, improvements were also observed in hydrological conditions, vegetation vitality, and aboveground biomass, coupled with a reduction in wetland landscape fragmentation, improving ecological stability. …”
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Experimental inconsistencies undermine accurate characterization of microplastics and identification of environmental drivers:a metadata analysis in Chinese aquatic environment by Qinwei Chen, Peng Wang, Ru Liu, Mingjun Ding, Hua Zhang, Gaoxiang Huang, Minghua Nie

“…The abundance of microplastics was found to be significantly influenced by both human activities and natural processes, including farmland areas, landscape connectivity and annual mean precipitation. …”
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Flexible modular dwelling for rural environments; specific case: Cebadas – Ecuador [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Karina Elizabeth Cajamarca Dacto, Maikol Josueé González Espinosa, Dany Marcelo Tasan Cruz, Erick Fabricio Nieto Páez, Jean Carlos Montero Riofrio

“…It includes income generation with a duplex apartment, fosters communal and cultural life with public and commercial spaces, promotes tourism and rural development with landscape design and crops. In addition, it ensures sustainability through bioclimatic strategies and responsible use of resources.…”
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Navigating Recent Changes in Dosing Information: Dynamics of FDA‐Approved Monoclonal Antibodies in Post‐Marketing Realities by Nai Lee, Su‐jin Rhee, Seong Min Koo, So Won Kim, Gyo Eun Lee, Yoon A Yie, Yun Kim

“…ABSTRACT Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) are critical components in the therapeutic landscape, but their dosing strategies often evolve post‐approval as new data emerge. …”
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Reconstruction of climatic events from the 16th century in Transylvania: interdisciplinary analysis based on historical sources by Ovidiu Răzvan Gaceu, Tudor Caciora, Ștefan Baias, Cezar Morar, Mihai Dudaș, Marius Stupariu, Maria Maxim

“…Finally, the manuscript emphasizes the significant role of the climate in shaping the historical and socio-economic landscape of Transylvania in the 16th century, offering perspectives on the complex interactions between the climate and the human component.…”
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