Roaming the Seas—Assessing Marine Invertebrate Biodiversity Along Salinity Gradients With Zooplankton and eDNA Metabarcoding by Alica Ohnesorge, Uwe John, Lucie Kuczynski, Stefan Neuhaus, Kingsly Chuo Beng, Bernd Krock, Silke Laakmann

“…The detection of holoplanktonic species from SE eDNA provided evidence for sinking of eDNA particles, dead organisms or the presence of resting eggs. Our study confirms the value of metabarcoding to identify the North Sea and Baltic Sea invertebrates and underscores the importance of combining multiple approaches to understand invertebrate biodiversity and its change in the marine realm.…”
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Ambient PM2.5 Temporal Variation and Source Apportionment in Mbarara, Uganda by Silver Onyango, Crystal M. North, Hatem A. Ellaithy, Paul Tumwesigye, Choong-Min Kang, Vasileios Matthaios, Martin Mukama, Nuriat Nambogo, J. Mikhail Wolfson, Stephen Ferguson, Stephen Asiimwe, Lynn Atuyambe, Data Santorino, David C. Christiani, Petros Koutrakis

“…We compared our estimates to publicly available levels in Kampala, and to World Health Organization (WHO) air quality guidelines. We characterized the leading PM2.5 sources in Mbarara using x-ray fluorescence and positive matrix factorization. …”
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First Measurements of Ambient PM2.5 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo and Brazzaville, Republic of Congo Using Field-calibrated Low-cost Sensors by Celeste McFarlane, Paulson Kasereka Isevulambire, Raymond Sinsi Lumbuenamo, Arnold Murphy Elouma Ndinga, Ranil Dhammapala, Xiaomeng Jin, V. Faye McNeill, Carl Malings, R. Subramanian, Daniel M. Westervelt

“…We estimated an average annual PM2.5 concentration of 43.5 µg m−3 in Kinshasa for 2019, which exceeds the World Health Organization (WHO)’s Interim Target 1 (10 µg m−3) by 4 times. …”
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The DnaJ-Hsp70-Hsp90 co-chaperon networks in scallops under toxic Alexandrium dinoflagellates exposure by Moli Li, Jie Cheng, Huizhen Wang, Jiaoxia Shi, Xiaogang Xun, Wei Lu, Xubo Wang, Jingjie Hu, Zhenmin Bao, Xiaoli Hu

“…Together with the expression trends and correlation of DnaJ-Hsp70-Hsp90 genes, the organ-, toxin-, and species-dependent Hsp70B2 expressions were coordinately co-expressed with diverse DnaJ members, suggesting the functional diversity of scallop DnaJs with conserved Hsp70B2s in response to stress by PST-producing algae. …”
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Predicting High-Grade Acute Urinary Toxicity and Lower Gastrointestinal Toxicity After Postoperative Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy for Cervical and Endometrial Cancer Using a No... by Tianyu Yang, Zhe Ji, Runhong Lei, Ang Qu, Weijuan Jiang, Xiuwen Deng, Ping Jiang

“…This study aims to retrospectively analyze the relationship between dosimetric parameters of organs at risk (OARs) and acute toxicities and provide suggestions for the dose constraints. (2) Methods: A total of 164 postoperative cervical and endometrial cancer patients were retrospectively analyzed, and the endpoints were grade ≥ 2 acute urinary toxicity (AUT) and acute lower gastrointestinal toxicity (ALGIT). …”
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Exploring the Impact of the Multimodal CAPABLE eHealth Intervention on Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients With Melanoma Undergoing Immune-Checkpoint Inhibition: Prospective... by Itske Fraterman, Lucia Sacchi, Henk Mallo, Valentina Tibollo, Savannah Lucia Catherina Glaser, Stephanie Medlock, Ronald Cornet, Matteo Gabetta, Vitali Hisko, Vadzim Khadakou, Ella Barkan, Laura Del Campo, David Glasspool, Alexandra Kogan, Giordano Lanzola, Roy Leizer, Manuel Ottaviano, Mor Peleg, Konrad Śniatała, Aneta Lisowska, Szymon Wilk, Enea Parimbelli, Silvana Quaglini, Mimma Rizzo, Laura Deborah Locati, Annelies Boekhout, Lonneke V van de Poll-Franse, Sofie Wilgenhof

“…HRQoL data were measured with the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Core 30 at baseline (T0), 3 months (T1), and 6 months (T2) after start of treatment. …”
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Enhancing CO₂ selectivity in MOFs through a dual-ligand strategy: Experimental and theoretical insights by Amir Kazemi, Akram Karbalaee Hosseini, Mahyar Ashourzadeh Pordsari, Mohsen Tamtaji, Saber Keshavarz, Faranak Manteghi, Azadeh Tadjarodi, Ahad Ghaemi, Sohrab Rohani, William A. Goddard

“…Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is a primary greenhouse gas, playing a significant role in global warming and climate change. In response, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have emerged as effective materials for CO₂ capture. …”
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The Beneficial Application of Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) on Health and Egg Production, in Layers: A Review by Saade Abdalkareem Jasim, Aiman Mohammed Baqir Al‐Dhalimy, Maryam Zokaei, Shadi Salimi, Mohammed Jawad Alnajar, Abhinav Kumar, Enas R. Alwaily, Ahmed Hussein Zwamel, Soura Alaa Hussein, Majid Gholami‐Ahangaran

“…The mechanisms underlying these effects involve the antioxidant properties of turmeric, which protect the reproductive organs, enhance ovarian function and improve reproductive performance. …”
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School-to-work and school-to-university transition and health inequalities among young adults: a scoping review by Matthias Richter, Nico Dragano, Benjamin Wachtler, Stephanie Hoffmann, Max Herke, Katharina Diehl, Marvin Reuter, Paula Mayara Matos Fialho, Maria-Inti Metzendorf, Wiebke Schüttig, Christian Deindl, Sarah Schleberger, Claudia R Pischke

“…Ovid MEDLINE and Web of Science, and websites of the International Labour Organization and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health were searched, using a predetermined search strategy. …”
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Ferula communis leaf extract: antioxidant capacity, UHPLC–MS/MS analysis, and in vivo and in silico toxicity investigations by Imad Ed-Dahmani, Mohamed El Fadili, Ghizlane Nouioura, Fahd Kandsi, Yassine El Atki, Hatem A. Abuelizz, Raffaele Conte, Fatima Zahra Lafdil, Abdeslam Taleb, Abdelfattah Abdellaoui, Mustapha Taleb

“…The toxicity study revealed that the mice’s behavior, body weight, and organ weights (liver and kidneys) were unaffected by Ferula communis leaf extract administration compared to controls. …”
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Ethnobotany, floristic and phytochemical studies of medicinal plants used to treat uterine fibroids in Mbarara City, Uganda by Calton Nantinda, Esther Lynnet Kisakye, David Musana, Isaac Ssessanga, Ukashar Ssenabulya, Timothy Omara, Ivan Kahwa, Florence Nalimu

“…Classical phytochemical screening of plant organs from the eight most cited species indicated flavonoids, phytosterols, terpenoids, saponins and alkaloids. …”
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Metabolic changes before and after weaning in Dezhou donkey foals in relation to gut microbiota by Qiwen Yang, Qiwen Yang, Haibing Liu, Halima Jafari, Bing Liu, Zhaofei Wang, Jiangtian Su, Fuwen Wang, Ge Yang, Minhao Sun, Jie Cheng, Boying Dong, Min Li, Mingjian Gen, Jie Yu

“…Clostridia and Oscillospiraceae can produce organic acids, including butyric acid and acetic acid, which are crucial for regulating the intestinal microecological balance of donkeys. …”
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Bacterial profile and antibiotic susceptibility pattern of adult lower respiratory tract infections in Colombo, Sri Lanka by Nadeesha Amarasinghe, Muthulingam Athavan, Deepal Jayamanne, Yamuna Rajapakshe, Aflah Sadikeen, Kirthi Gunasekara, Amitha Fernando, Lilani Karunanayake

“…Out of all sputum cultures processed, 404 (29.4%) resulted positive for pathogenic bacterial organisms. Coliforms (n = 176, 43.6%), and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (n = 117, 29%) were the most common isolated bacteria, followed by Moraxella (n = 47, 11.6%), Haemophilus influenzae (n = 23, 5.7%), and Streptococcus pneumoniae (n = 18, 4.4%). …”
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Thromboelastometry-Based Profiling of Haemostatic Alterations in Neonatal Sepsis by Causative Pathogens by Rozeta Sokou, Eleni A. Gounari, Konstantina A. Tsante, Aikaterini Konstantinidi, Maria Lampridou, Martha Theodoraki, Anastasios G. Kriebardis, Sotirios P. Fortis, Nicoletta Iacovidou, Andreas G. Tsantes

“…These findings provide valuable insights into the haemostatic disorders associated with sepsis, and may aid in developing an individualised approach for the treatment of those disorders, dependent on and adapted for the specific type of causative organism.…”
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Serological Diagnosis of <i>Brucella</i> Infection in Cetaceans by Rapid Serum Agglutination Test and Competitive ELISA with <i>Brucella abortus</i> and <i>Brucella ceti</i> as Ant... by Tiziana Di Febo, Gabriella Di Francesco, Carla Grattarola, Luigina Sonsini, Ludovica Di Renzo, Giuseppe Lucifora, Roberto Puleio, Cristina Esmeralda Di Francesco, Camilla Smoglica, Giovanni Di Guardo, Manuela Tittarelli

“…Rose Bengal antigen and smooth lipopolysaccharide (s-LPS) were produced from a field strain of <i>Brucella ceti</i> (“homologous” antigens) and from the reference strain <i>B. abortus</i> S99 (“heterologous” antigens); they are currently used for the diagnosis of brucellosis in cattle, water buffaloes, sheep, goats, and pigs, as recommended in the Manual of Diagnostic Tests and Vaccines for Terrestrial Animals of the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH). “Homologous” and “heterologous” antigens were used in a rapid serum agglutination test (Rose Bengal test, RBT) and a competitive ELISA assay (c-ELISA) to test a panel of sera, blood, and other body fluids (cerebrospinal fluid, pericardial fluid, tracheal fluid, and aqueous humor) collected from 71 individuals belonging to five cetacean species (<i>Stenella coeruleoalba</i>; <i>Tursiops truncatus</i>; <i>Grampus griseus</i>; <i>Globicephala melas</i>; and <i>Ziphius cavirostris</i>), which were found stranded on the Italian coastline. …”
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Предикторы госпитальной летальности при экстренном хирургическом лечении острейшего расслоения аорты типа А по Стенфорду в условиях искусственного кровообращения: ретроспективное к... by Сергей Владимирович Журавель, И. В. Иванов, В. В. Владимиров, М. А. Сагиров, А. В. Редкобородый, И. С. Сергеева, Л. С. Коков

“…РЕЗУЛЬТАТЫ: Значения индекса Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) > 7, индекса Acute Physiology And Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE) II > 19 и индекса Vasoactive-inotropic score (VIS) > 10 после окончания операции, время ИК > 177 мин и время полной гипотермической остановки кровообращения (ПГОК) > 30 мин ассоциированы с повышенным риском госпитальной летальности. …”
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A comparative study between condensed polytetrafluoroethylene mesh versus other composite meshes in Endo-laparoscopic ventral herniorrhaphy by Meredeth Chin, James Lee Wai Kit, Sujith Wijerathne, Avelyn Aw, Daryl Chia Kai Ann, Sean Lee Kien Fatt, Tharun Ragupathi, Harry Ng Ho Man, Davide Lomanto

“…A new generation of monolayer condensed polytetrafluoroethylene (cPTFE) Omyra® mesh, which theoretically has better tissue integration with parietal tissue and possibly lesser adhesions with visceral organs is now available for use. Objective: The aim of our study is to assess the safety and efficacy of Omyra (cPTFE) mesh versus other mesh types in LVHR. …”
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Straw return combined with water-saving irrigation increases microbial necromass accumulation by accelerating microbial growth-turnover in Mollisols of paddy fields by Peng Chen, Junzeng Xu, Kechun Wang, Zhongxue Zhang, Zhaoqiang Zhou, Yawei Li, Tiecheng Li, Tangzhe Nie, Qi Wei, Linxian Liao

“…Despite this treatment enhancing microbial respiration, strong positive correlations were found between soil organic carbon (SOC) content and both microbial growth rate and necromass accumulation. …”
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Composite microbial agent improves cotton yield and resource use efficiency under mild salt stress by optimizing plant resource allocation by Xiao Zhao, Panpan Guo, Xiong Wu, Meng Zhu, Shaozhong Kang, Taisheng Du, Jian Kang, Jinliang Chen, Ling Tong, Risheng Ding, Wanli Xu, Guangmu Tang

“…We hypothesize that under non-saline or moderately saline conditions, STC-PGPR directs resources to shoots, especially reproductive organs, by altering the rhizosphere bacterial community, thereby enhancing seed cotton yield (SY) and resource use efficiency. …”
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Terminal drought effect on sugar partitioning and metabolism is modulated by leaf stay-green and panicle size in the stem of sweet sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) by Thierry Klanvi Tovignan, Hubert Adoukonou-Sagbadja, Cyril Diatta, Anne Clément-Vidal, Armelle Soutiras, Ndiaga Cisse, Delphine Luquet

“…Analysis of variance was performed to test post-anthesis water treatment, accession, organ, year effects and their interactions on the studied traits. …”
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