Predictive Modeling of Volume and Biomass in Pinus pseudostrobus Using Machine Learning and Allometric Approaches by Pablo Antúnez, Christian Wehenkel, Erickson Basave-Villalobos, Celi Gloria Calixto-Valencia, César Valenzuela-Encinas, Faustino Ruiz-Aquino, David Sarmiento-Bustos

“…This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of machine learning algorithms in predicting key forest metrics—stem volume, root system volume, and organ biomass (including leaves, branches, stem, and root)—for Pinus pseudostrobus var. …”
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Results of training on COVID-19. University of Medical Sciences of Cienfuegos, 2020 by Anay de la Caridad Núñez Herrera, Manuel Fernández Urquiza, Yamirka González Puerto, Carlos Ricardo Gaimetea Castillo, Yanet Rojas Rodríguez, Tania Elena López Otero

“…<br /><strong>Methods:</strong> descriptive study on training actions conducted from February to April 2020, in a universe of 147 677 health professionals and other areas, as well as students, management personnel, self-employed and members of mass organizations. It was carried out in stages, according to indications received by the Ministry of Public Health.…”
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Flowers: precious food and medicine resources by Xuqiang Liu, Senye Wang, Lili Cui, Huihui Zhou, Yuhang Liu, Lijun Meng, Sitan Chen, Xuefeng Xi, Yan Zhang, Wenyi Kang

“…In addition, the possible molecular mechanism of pharmacological effects of flower plants were also discussed. 302 active constituents from 55 species of flower plants were summarized, including flavonoids (115), terpenoids (90), phenylpropanoids (20), alkaloids (13), organic acids (27) and others (37). The pharmacological effects of flower plants are very extensive, mainly including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, anti-virus, and hypoglycemic. …”
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A Case of Von Hippel–Lindau Disease with Bilateral Pheochromocytoma and Ectopic Hypersecretion of Intact Parathyroid Hormone in an Adolescent Girl by Rym Belaid, Ibtissem Oueslati, Melika Chihaoui, Meriem Yazidi, Wafa Grira, Fatma Chaker

“…Von Hippel–Lindau disease is an autosomal dominant inherited syndrome predisposing to a variety of highly vascularised tumors in different organs. Although bilateral pheochromocytoma was reported in patients with von Hippel–Lindau disease, the coexistence of primary hyperparathyroidism is not a common condition. …”
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<i>Gigaspora roseae</i> and <i>Coriolopsis rigida</i> Fungi Improve Performance of <i>Quillaja saponaria</i> Plants Grown in Sandy Substrate with Added Sewage Sludge by Guillermo Pereira, Diyanira Castillo-Novales, Cristian Salazar, Cristian Atala, Cesar Arriagada-Escamilla

“…The use of living organisms to treat human by-products, such as residual sludge, has gained interest in the last years. …”
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High Doses of Caffeine during the Peripubertal Period in the Rat Impair the Growth and Function of the Testis by Minji Park, Yuri Choi, Hyeonhae Choi, Ju-Yearn Yim, Jaesook Roh

“…Prenatal caffeine exposure adversely affects the development of the reproductive organs of male rat offspring. Thus, it is conceivable that peripubertal caffeine exposure would also influence physiologic gonadal changes and function during this critical period for sexual maturation. …”
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Transcriptome analysis of testis in response to silencing of Piwi2 sheds light on spermatogenesis in the mud crab Scylla paramamosain by Tao Wang, Li Lu, Fang Liu, An Liu, Haihui Ye

“…Piwi proteins act in interaction with piRNAs to influence germline development in a variety of organisms. Nevertheless, to date, there is limited studies have been documented regarding the function of Piwis in crustaceans. …”
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Roles of Brain Angiotensin II in Cognitive Function and Dementia by Masaki Mogi, Jun Iwanami, Masatsugu Horiuchi

“…AT2 receptor signaling plays a role in protection against multiple-organ damage. A direct AT2 receptor agonist is now available and is expected to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress and enhance cell differentiation. …”
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CryoProtect: A Web Server for Classifying Antifreeze Proteins from Nonantifreeze Proteins by Reny Pratiwi, Aijaz Ahmad Malik, Nalini Schaduangrat, Virapong Prachayasittikul, Jarl E. S. Wikberg, Chanin Nantasenamat, Watshara Shoombuatong

“…Antifreeze protein (AFP) is an ice-binding protein that protects organisms from freezing in extremely cold environments. …”
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Enough Sulfur and Iron for Potential Life Make Enceladus’s Ocean Fully Habitable by Weiming Xu, Can Liu, Ao Zhang, Maggie Lau, H. James Cleaves, Fang Huang, Christopher R. Glein, Jihua Hao

“…The Cassini spacecraft revealed life-forming elements like CHNOP and diverse organic compounds from Enceladus’s ocean. However, the availability of minor but bio-essential nutrients such as iron and sulfur remains unknown. …”
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The impact of digital technologies on the information potential of accounting (financial) statements. Part 2: Impact of digital platforms and models on transparency of corporate re... by M. T. Turmanov, T. M. Rogulenko

“…The relevance of the study is determined by the development of digital technologies in the activities of organizations, which necessitates the use of digital platforms to ensure openness and transparency of company reporting. …”
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Cloud-Based Software Development Lifecycle: A Simplified Algorithm for Cloud Service Provider Evaluation with Metric Analysis by Santhosh S, Narayana Swamy Ramaiah

“…Thus, software developers and organizations face a dilemma when choosing a suitable cloud vendor for their developmental activities. …”
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Resistance Modulation Action, Time-Kill Kinetics Assay, and Inhibition of Biofilm Formation Effects of Plumbagin from Plumbago zeylanica Linn by Emmanuel B. A. Adusei, Reimmel K. Adosraku, James Oppong-Kyekyeku, Cedric D. K. Amengor, Yakubu Jibira

“…The antimicrobial activity of plumbagin isolated from roots of Plumbago zeylanica against selected organisms was evaluated for resistance modulation antimicrobial assay, time-kill kinetics assay, and inhibition of biofilm formation. …”
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Protein S-palmitoylation regulates the virulence of plant pathogenic fungi by Mengmeng Guo, Leeza Tariq, Fengming Song

“…ABSTRACT Protein S-palmitoylation, a universal posttranslational modification catalyzed by a specific group of palmitoyltransferases, plays crucial roles in diverse biological processes across organisms by modulating protein functions. However, its roles in the virulence of plant pathogenic fungi remain underexplored. …”
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Porcine transient receptor potential channel 1 promotes adipogenesis and lipid deposition by Yu Fu, Xin Hao, Jingru Nie, Peng Shang, Xinxing Dong, Bo Zhang, Dawei Yan, Hao Zhang

“…Adipose tissue, an important organ involved in energy metabolism and endocrine, is closely related to animal meat quality and human health. …”
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Microdifferential Pressure Measurement Device for Cellular Microenvironments by Mami Akaike, Jun Hatakeyama, Yoichi Saito, Yoshitaka Nakanishi, Kenji Shimamura, Yuta Nakashima

“…To comprehend the impact of these forces on living organisms, their quantification is essential. This study introduces a novel microdifferential pressure measurement device tailored for cellular-scale pressure assessments. …”
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Crop Residue Biomass Effects on Agricultural Runoff by Damodhara R. Mailapalli, Martin Burger, William R. Horwath, Wesley W. Wallender

“…In this study, the biomass residue effects on infiltration, runoff, and export of total suspended solids (TSS), dissolved organic carbon (DOC), sediment-associated carbon (TSS-C), and other undesirable constituents such as phosphate (soluble P), nitrate (), and ammonium () in runoff water from a furrow-irrigated field were studied. …”
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Synthesis of 2-(1-Benzofuran-2-yl)-4-(1,3-benzoxazol-2-yl/ 1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl) Quinolines as Blue Green Fluorescent Probes by Yadav D. Bodke, Sheelavanth Shankerrao, Hosanagara N. Harishkumar

“…The fluorescent properties of newly synthesized compounds were investigated in three different organic solvents like chloroform (CHCl3), tetrahydrofuran (THF), and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO). …”
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T Regulatory and T Helper 17 Cells in Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome: Facts and Perspectives by Alessia Alunno, Francesco Carubbi, Onelia Bistoni, Sara Caterbi, Elena Bartoloni, Giulia Mirabelli, Francesca Cannarile, Paola Cipriani, Roberto Giacomelli, Roberto Gerli

“…Historically, primary Sjögren’s syndrome (pSS) was thought to be a T helper (h) 1 driven disease due to the predominance of CD4+T lymphocytes and their products in target organs and peripheral blood of patients. In the last decades, the identification of a number of T cell subsets, including Th17, T regulatory (Treg), and follicular helper T cells, challenged this long-standing paradigm and prompted to identify their role in pSS pathogenesis. …”
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Basidiobolomycosis Simulating a Mycobacterium ulcerans Infection in a Togolese Rural Child by Bayaki Saka, Waguena Gnassingbe, Garba Mahamadou, Sefako Akakpo, Julienne Teclessou, Aurel Abilogun-Chokki, Abas Mouhari-Toure, Koussake Kombate, Palokinam Pitché

“…Examination of other organs was normal. The diagnosis of Buruli ulcer was evoked first; the search for Mycobacterium ulcerans by polymerase chain reaction was negative. …”
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