Stimuli-responsive supramolecular hydrogels for paclitaxel delivery: Progress and prospects by Mohammad Qutub, Amol Tatode, Jayshree Taksande, Tanvi Premchandani, Milind Umekar, Ujban Md Hussain, Dinesh Biyani, Dadaso Mane

“…Cancer remains a leading cause of death worldwide, while chemotherapy playing a pivotal role in its management. …”
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Exploration of novel NSM methods to achieve stronger FRPs with minimal epoxy by Wei Sun, Handong Yan, Jianli Yin, Xinan Zhu, Tiejiong Lou, Haifeng Li

“…Conventional NSM methods require a significant amount of epoxy to achieve the desired bond strength, leading to substantial material costs and carbon emissions. …”
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Parathyroid carcinoma and pheochromocytoma in a patient with neurofibromatosis type 1: a rare association by Jardelina Brena Rocha Leite, Nicole Ramalho De Freitas, Rafaella Nelice de Holanda Cardoso, Erik Trovão Diniz, Gabriel Rodrigues de Assis Ferreira, Fernão Henrique Costa e Alvim, Camila Ribeiro Coutinho Madruga, Ana Carolina Thé Garrido, Luciano Albuquerque, Patricia Sampaio Gadelha, Ruy Lyra, Lucio Vilar

“…Intriguingly, an incidental finding of an adrenal nodule prompted investigation, leading to the diagnosis of pheochromocytoma. Surgical intervention confirmed the presence of pheochromocytoma and parathyroid carcinoma. …”
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Assessing Critical Raw Materials and Their Supply Risk in Energy Technologies—A Literature Review by Francesco Montana, Maurizio Cellura, Maria Luisa Di Silvestre, Sonia Longo, Le Quyen Luu, Eleonora Riva Sanseverino, Giuseppe Sciumè

“…Climate change is leading modern society to seek innovative solutions for sustainable development and a zero-carbon economy. …”
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Advancing Slope Stability and Hydrological Solutions Through Biocementation: A Bibliometric Review by Armstrong Ighodalo Omoregie, Tariq Ouahbi, Fock-Kui Kan, Qurratu Aini Sirat, Hafsat Omolara Raheem, Adharsh Rajasekar

“…The analysis reveals that China, the United States, and Japan are leading contributors to this field, with significant advancements in microbial-induced (MICP) and enzyme-induced calcium carbonate precipitation (EICP) techniques. …”
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Evaluating Enterprise Architecture Frameworks for Digital Transformation in Agriculture by Kalaiarasi Sonai Muthu Anbananthen, Saravanan Muthaiyah, Sabareswari Thiyagarajan, Baarathi Balasubramaniam, Yunus Bin Yousif, Suraya Mohammad, Khairul Shafee Kalid

“…The objective is to evaluate and compare four leading EA frameworks—the Zachman Framework (ZFEA), the Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), the Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework (FEAF), and The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF)—using eight key criteria: adaptability, scalability, ease of implementation, support for modern technologies, cost-effectiveness, compliance, traceability, and risk management. …”
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Microbial phenolic metabolites are associated with better frontal lobe cognition by Inés Domínguez-López, Isabella Parilli-Moser, Anna Vallverdú-Queralt, Anna Tresserra-Rimbau, Cinta Valls-Pedret, Zenaida Vázquez-Ruiz, Olga Castañer, Ramon Estruch, Emili Ros, Rosa M. Lamuela-Raventós

“…With increasing life expectancy, neurodegenerative diseases have become one of the leading causes of ill-health in the elderly. Preventive strategies include following healthy diets, such as the Mediterranean diet, which is particularly rich in polyphenols, bioactive compounds with neuroprotective properties. …”
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Comparative Study of Maximum Power Point Tracking Techniques for Photovoltaic Systems by Fernando Lessa Tofoli, Dênis de Castro Pereira, Wesley Josias de Paula

“…Besides, MPP tracking (MPPT) is desirable in both grid-connected and stand-alone photovoltaic systems because the solar irradiance and temperature change throughout the day, as well as along seasons and geographical conditions, also leading to the modification of the I×V (current versus voltage) and P×V (power versus voltage) curves of the PV module. …”
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<i>Bacillus velezensis</i> TCS001 Enhances the Resistance of Hickory to <i>Phytophthora cinnamomi</i> and Reshapes the Rhizosphere Microbial Community by Chenshun Xie, Yuntian Wu, Zhonghao Wu, Hao Cao, Xiaohui Huang, Feng Cui, Shuai Meng, Jie Chen

“…<i>Phytophthora cinnamomi</i> causes significant root rot in hickory, leading to substantial yield losses. While <i>Bacillus</i> spp. are recognized as beneficial rhizosphere microorganisms, their application against hickory root rot and their impact on rhizosphere microbial communities remain under-investigated. …”
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The Role of the Gastrointestinal Microbiota in Parkinson’s Disease by Maurizio Gabrielli, Lorenzo Zileri Dal Verme, Maria Assunta Zocco, Enrico Celestino Nista, Veronica Ojetti, Antonio Gasbarrini

“…Background/Objectives: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the loss of dopaminergic neurons leading to debilitating motor and non-motor symptoms. …”
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A Diet Enriched in Docosahexanoic Acid Exacerbates Brain Parenchymal Extravasation of Apo B Lipoproteins Induced by Chronic Ingestion of Saturated Fats by Menuka M. Pallebage-Gamarallage, Virginie Lam, Ryusuke Takechi, Susan Galloway, John C. L. Mamo

“…Chronic ingestion of saturated fatty acids (SFAs) was previously shown to compromise blood-brain barrier integrity, leading to brain parenchymal extravasation of apolipoprotein B (apo B) lipoproteins enriched in amyloid beta. …”
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Tuning electronic structure and carrier transport properties through crystal orientation control in two-dimensional Dion-Jacobson phase perovskites by Byunggeol Kim, Jeehong Park, Donghee Kang, Na Eun Jung, Kitae Kim, Hongsun Ryu, Joon Ik Jang, Soohyung Park, Yeonjin Yi

“…The inherent quantum well structure of layered perovskites leads to highly anisotropic charge transport and optical properties. …”
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Microwave and Steam Processing: A Novel Approach to Modifying the Characteristics of Reconstituted Whole Wheat Flour and Dough by Xuhua Liu, Qiangqiang Sun, Rong Yan, Yaqing Wang, Junying Wang, Liping Yang, Ligong Zhai

“…The combination of microwave and steam modification increased water absorption and stabilization time, leading to improved fermentation performance and cooking stability of the dough. …”
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The dual impact: physiological and psychological effects of rapid weight loss in wrestling by Barış Sarıakçalı, Fatma Neşe Şahin, Burhan Başoğlu, Levent Ceylan, Özkan Güler, Bade Yamak, Gökhan Arıkan, Gizem Ceylan Acar, Gülşah Sekban, Mehmet Vakıf Durmuşoğlu, Sezen Çimen Polat, Hamza Küçük

“…To achieve this, they aim to lose weight during the competition period, leading to various physiological and psychological changes. …”
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Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate reduces sperm motility by decreasing sperm tail energy supply by Xiao-lu Li, Qi-meng Li, Yuan-zhuo Zheng, Die Hu, Xiao-yue Cai, Ke Yin, Yin-yin Qi, Zi yu Cheng, Xia Ning, Yang Cai, Wei Wu, Ting-yuan Lin, Tao Xu, Ling-li Zhao

“…However, DEHP causes a decrease in complex II activity of mitochondrial respiratory chain by interfering with the synthesis of the cofactor FAD (Flavin adenine dinucleotide), which leads to a decrease in ATP concentration. Therefore, DEHP exposure can reduce sperm motility by decreasing sperm tail energy supply. …”
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A Fetus with Imperforate Anus Developing Pulmonary Hypoplasia Triggered by Transient Urethral Obstruction by Masatake Toshimitsu, Takayuki Iriyama, Seisuke Sayama, Kan Suzuki, Satsuki Kakiuchi, Mari Ichinose, Takahiro Seyama, Kenbun Sone, Keiichi Kumasawa, Takeshi Nagamatsu, Tomoyuki Fujii, Yutaka Osuga

“…Prenatal and postnatal findings strongly suggested that the meconium in the colon might have passed into the urethra in the penis, resulting in the physical blockage of urine outflow to the amniotic space which leads urine flow from the bladder to the colon through the fistula, which resulted in subsequent oligohydramnios and bowel dilation. …”
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Distribution, Size, and Shape of Abdominal Aortic Calcified Deposits and Their Relationship to Mortality in Postmenopausal Women by Melanie Ganz, Marleen de Bruijne, Erik B. Dam, Paola Pettersen, Morten A. Karsdal, Claus Christiansen, Mads Nielsen

“…We analysed inter-/intraobserver reproducibility and predictive ability of mortality after 8-9 years via Cox regression leading to hazard ratios (HRs). Results. The coefficient of variation was below 25% for all markers. …”
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Salivary biomarkers in cancer - A narrative review by R. Swaathi, Madhu Narayan, Rajkumar Krishnan

“…Cancer remains as the most persistent disease among human population and is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. …”
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The unseen perils of oral-care products generated micro/nanoplastics on human health by Utsa Saha, Snehasmita Jena, Faizan Zarreen Simnani, Dibyangshee Singh, Anmol Choudhury, Shaikh Sheeran Naser, Sudakshya S. Lenka, Apoorv Kirti, Aditya Nandi, Adrija Sinha, Swadheena Patro, Małgorzata Kujawska, Mrutyunjay Suar, Nagendra Kumar Kaushik, Aishee Ghosh, Suresh K. Verma

“…MPs/NPs released during dental procedures can be ingested, leading to immune suppression, tissue fibrosis, and systemic toxicities. …”
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Examining the Role of Psychological Symptoms and Safety Climate in Shaping Safety Behaviors Among Construction Workers by Na Guo, Yong Liu, Shiwang Yu, Bo Xia, Weiyi Cong

“…Construction workers are often subjected to strenuous manual labor, poor working conditions, and prolonged separation from family, leading to psychological symptoms such as stress, depression, and anxiety. …”
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