A wicked problem: Systemic issues surrounding Canadian equestrian dressage and dressage horse welfare by Megan Ross, Kathryn Proudfoot, Katrina Merkies, Charlotte Lundgren, Caroline Ritter

“…Interviews and field notes were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis leading to the development of three themes: (1) the systems that participants operate within; (2) how these systems foster a culture of contradiction in the industry; and (3) the ‘equestrian dilemma’ highlighting how participants navigate their love for horses with their horses’ well-being amid the sport’s demands. …”
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Prevalence of <i>Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis</i> in Amphibians in Northwestern Italy’s Protected Areas by Arianna Meletiadis, Matteo Riccardo Di Nicola, Stefano Bovero, Marco Favelli, Marzia Pezzolato, Stefania Grella, Giusi Rezza, Pier Luigi Acutis

“…Chytridiomycosis, caused by the fungus <i>Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis</i> (Bd), is a significant threat to global amphibian populations, leading to widespread declines and extinctions. In the spring of 2023, Bd presence was detected in different amphibian species within two protected areas near Turin, Piedmont, Italy, following an unusual mortality event among the common toad (<i>Bufo bufo</i>). …”
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The effects of SN Ps in the regions of positioning RNA polymerase II on the TBP/promoter affinity in the genes of human circadian clock by O. A. Podkolodnaya, D. A. Rasskazov, N. L. Podkolodnyy, N. N. Podkolodnaya, V. V. Suslov, L. K. Savinkova, P. M. Ponomarenko, M. P. Ponomarenko

“…Genetic variability in the genes of circadian clock is manifested as the phenotypic variability of physiological functions and behavior as well as disorders of the function of not only the clock but also other systems, leading to the development of a pathologies. We analyzed the influence of SNPs localized in the [–70, –20] region from the transcription start site of the gene on TBP / promoter affinity in two groups of genes that are components of the system of human circadian clock. …”
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Effect of Fly Ash and Cement on the Engineering Characteristic of Stabilized Subgrade Soil: An Experimental Study by Partab Rai, Wenge Qiu, Huafu Pei, Jihui Chen, Xufeng Ai, Yang Liu, Mahmood Ahmad

“…Incorporating waste fly ash (FA) and cement (OPC) as additives leads to significant environmental and economic contributions to soil stabilization. …”
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The multifaceted anti-atherosclerotic properties of herbal flavonoids: A comprehensive review by Meiwen Huang, Xuena Xie, Rong Yuan, Qiqi Xin, Shudong Ma, Hongai Guo, Yu Miao, Chunyu Hu, Yizhun Zhu, Weihong Cong

“…Atherosclerosis (AS) is a major etiological factor underpinning a spectrum of cardiovascular diseases, leading to cerebral infarction, coronary artery disease, and peripheral vascular disease. …”
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pir-hsa-216911 inhibit pyroptosis in hepatocellular carcinoma by suppressing TLR4 initiated GSDMD activation by Zhouxiang Liao, Lichao Yang, Xiaojing Cheng, Xuejing Huang, Qi Zhang, Daoqiang Wen, Zhenyu Song, Yasi Li, Sha Wen, Yongfeng Li, Meizhen Ou, Zhangnan Huang, Tianqi Liu, Min He

“…Abstract Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a global health concern, ranking as the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. …”
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Understanding and Modeling the Dynamics of Storm‐Time Atmospheric Neutral Density Using Random Forests by K. Murphy, A. J. Halford, V. Liu, J. Klenzing, J. Smith, K. Garcia‐Sage, J. Pettit, I. J. Rae

“…This variability and enhanced dynamics make it difficult to accurately model neutral density leading to increased errors which propagate from neutral density models through to orbit propagation models. …”
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Oxidation Degradation of Rhodamine B in Aqueous by UV/S2O8 2− Treatment System by Xiaoyang Chen, Zhiyong Xue, Yanlai Yao, Weiping Wang, Fengxiang Zhu, Chunlai Hong

“…The UV photolysis of persulfate (S2O8 2−) is a novel advanced oxidation technologies (AOTs), which leads to the formation of strong oxidizing radicals, sulfate radicals (SO4 •−). …”
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Detection and Monitoring of Damage Status and Infestation by Spodoptera frugiperda in Maize Crops in Luxor Region, Egypt by Moustafa Mohamed Sabry Bakry, Thuraya A.A. M. Al-Saadi, Dalal M. Aljedani, N. F. Abdel-Baky, Lamiaa H.Y. Mohamed

“…The fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) is a serious crop pest that destroys maize plants in Egypt and the world, leading to reduced quality and quantity of the maize crop. …”
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Modern treatment methods in atopic dermatitis - literature overview by Martyna Borowska-Łygan, Jakub Tomaszewski, Wojciech Urban, Konrad Strużek, Jan Biłogras, Kornelia Karamus, Rafał Wojciech Rejmak

“…The main symptom is pruritus and dry skin leading to lichenification or exfoliation of the epidermis, which characterise the chronic form. …”
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Deep-Sea-Derived Isobisvertinol Targets TLR4 to Exhibit Neuroprotective Activity via Anti-Inflammatory and Ferroptosis-Inhibitory Effects by Zi-Han Xu, Ming-Min Xie, Chun-Lan Xie, Xian-Wen Yang, Jun-Song Wang

“…Neuroinflammation and neuronal cell death are leading causes of death in the elderly and underlie various neurodegenerative diseases. …”
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Removal of Humic Substances from Aqueous Solutions Using Carbon Quantum Dots and Activated Carbon Derived by Watermelon Rind by Mohammad Pirbavepour, Bahareh Lorestani, Maryam Kiani Sadr, Mehrdad Cheraghi, Atefeh Chamani, Fatemeh Houshmand

“…The characteristics showed that increasing the temperature of thermal oxidation and loading of NH4Cl on the adsorbent surface increases the porosity and surface area, leading to an increase in adsorption performance. …”
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Peste Des Petits Ruminants (PPR) in Dromedary Camels and Small Ruminants in Mandera and Wajir Counties of Kenya by R. N. Omani, G. C. Gitao, J. Gachohi, P. K. Gathumbi, B. A. Bwihangane, K. Abbey, V. J. Chemweno

“…This study establishes that camels in the study area suffer with PPR manifest clinical signs that are mainly characterized by inappetence, loss of body condition, and general weakness terminally leading to diarrhea, conjunctivitis, and ocular nasal discharges preceding death. …”
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Environmental Pollutants as Emerging Concerns for Cardiac Diseases: A Review on Their Impacts on Cardiac Health by Vinay Kumar, Hemavathy S, Lohith Kumar Dasarahally Huligowda, Mridul Umesh, Pritha Chakraborty, Basheer Thazeem, Anand Prakash Singh

“…PM_2.5 exposure leads to inflammation and metabolic disruptions. …”
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A Study of Composite Salt Erosion Resistance of Nano-Modified Cement Mortar in Early Ages by Jia Guo, Tao Zheng, Fei Mou, Yang Qin, Zhi Wang, Shiyi Zhang, Hui Li

“…Furthermore, adding 1–5% of nano-metakaolin under dry and wet cycling and the coupling effect of chloride and sulfate erosion effectively reduce the damage of harmful ions on the cement mortar, leading to evident corrosion inhibition. The generation of hydration products increased after adding the Ghanaian metakaolin, filling the microcracks and micropores, and increasing the overall microstructural compactness.…”
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Organophosphate esters inhibit enzymatic proteolysis through non-covalent interactions by Zeming Wang, Wei Zhang, Xiaojie Hu, Yanzheng Gao

“…The deformation of proteins hindered the contact between their active sites and enzymes, leading to the inhibition of GB1 hydrolysis. This study deepened our understanding of the effect of OPEs on protein transformation and degradation, which could further influence the ecological functions and nutrient cycling.…”
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Transmission of Genetic Variation from the Adult Generation to Naturally Established Seedlings of Fagus orientalis in the Hyrcanian Forest by Hamed Yousefzadeh, Malek Nasiri, Narjes Amirchakhmaghi, Seyedeh Alemeh Sabbagh, Łukasz Walas, Gregor Kozlowski

“…Therefore, the transfer of genetic variation between tree generations is currently strongly affected by anthropogenic influence, at least in the studied beech populations, leading to the high vulnerability of Oriental beech populations to future climate changes.…”
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Exploration of predictive markers associated with primary angle-closure glaucoma risk in companion dogs using genomic information by Ji Hyun Jun, Gwang Hyeon Lee, Zultsetseg Byambasuren, Hong Sik Kong

“…Background: With the growing interest in the health of companion dogs, their average lifespan has increased, leading to an increase in the proportion of elderly dogs. …”
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IGF2BP3 curbed by miR-15c-3p restores disrupted lipid storage and progesterone secretion in chicken granulosa cells under oxidative stress through AKT-Raf1-ERK1/2 signaling pathway by Zhongzhen Lin, Yanrong Gong, Chunlin Yu, Chaowu Yang, Lingqian Yin, Donghao Zhang, Yuan Tang, Feng Xu, Ye Wang, Yiping Liu

“…For commercial laying hens, the continuous high-intensity ovulation process leads to a significant accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the granulosa cells, inducing oxidative stress, which accelerates ovarian aging and shortens the peak laying period. …”
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IOF-Tracker: A Two-Stage Multiple Targets Tracking Method Using Spatial-Temporal Fusion Algorithm by Hongbin Liu, Yongze Zhao, Peng Dong, Xiuyi Guo, Yilin Wang

“…However, issues such as occlusions, directional changes, or shape alterations can cause appearance variations, leading to detection and matching problems that in turn result in frequent ID switches. …”
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