Artificial Reefs in Florida 101: Effects on Fisheries--Part 4 of an Artificial Reef series by Lisa Chong, Angela B. Collins, Holly Abeels, Anna Braswell, Andrew Ropicki, Edward V. Camp

“…But it is increasingly apparent that they are likely to increase fishing mortality more than they increase fish populations. So they could lead to more restrictive regulations. …”
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Schadenfreude Scale: Construct Validity Test with Confirmatory Factor Analysis by Achmad Syahid, Muhamd Khalid Akbar, Moh. Irvan, Peter Paul Moormann

“…This validated instrument provided a robust tool to measure Schadenfreude in Indonesian populations aged > 12, with applications in social, political, economic, and competitive contexts. …”
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A data fusion-based method for pedestrian detection and flow statistics across different crowd densities by Ranpeng Wang, Hang Gao, Yi Liu

“…However, the conventional tracking-by-detection approaches are prone to missing individuals in densely populated or poorly lit environments. This study introduces a pedestrian detection and flow statistics method based on data fusion, which effectively tracks pedestrians across varying crowd densities. …”
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Impact of dietary protein hydrolysates on cognitive performance: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials involving adults by Micah S. Adams, Ronald P. Mensink, Peter J. Joris

“…This systematic review analyzed randomized controlled trials on the effects of protein hydrolysates on cognitive performance and CBF in healthy adults and specific target populations. 4747 studies were identified, yielding 13 papers investigating cognitive performance, with four of those also evaluating CBF. …”
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Key tips to shift student perspectives through transformative learning in medical education by Efraim J. Hart, Merel H. de Heer-Koster, Maria van der Harst, Joyce L. Browne, Fedde Scheele

“…Abstract Healthcare systems are increasingly complex, facing challenges such as rising costs, aging populations, and persistent health inequities. These challenges demand that medical education adapts, to equip health professionals with the competencies required to navigate and transform complex systems. …”
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FRUIT DAMAGES CAUSED BY BROWN MARMORATED STINK BUGS IN APPLES AND QUINCES by Attila Keseru, Flavia-Andreea Andrecan, Horia Alexandru Pop, Mihai Buta, Orsolya Borsai

“…Proposed measures include monitoring pest populations, deploying biological controls such as Trissolcus japonicus, and exploring RNA interference-based approaches to mitigate crop losses caused by this polyphagous pest.…”
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Effect of Larval Density on Development of the Coconut Hispine Beetle, Brontispa longissima (Gestro) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) by Mika Murata, Dang Thi Dung, Shun-ichiro Takano, Ryoko Tabata Ichiki, Satoshi Nakamura

“…Therefore, we also compared the results between two populations, from Ishigaki, Japan (ISH) and Papua New Guinea (PNG), which were representative of the two monophyletic clades of B. longissima. …”
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Purification and immunoglobulin E epitopes identification of low molecular weight glutenin: an allergen in Chinese wheat by Yanbo Wang, Yihang Tong, Jinru Zhou, Dong Yang, Linglin Fu

“…Low molecular weight glutenin (LMW-GS), an important allergen in susceptible populations, is responsible for celiac disease and wheat contacts dermatitis. …”
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Diffuse Panbronchiolitis in a Caucasian Man in Canada by Alessandra Sandrini, MS Balter, Kenneth R Chapman

“…Diffuse panbronchiolitis (DPB) is a rare, chronic bronchiolar disease in non-Asian populations and is therefore commonly overlooked in Western countries. …”
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“An Endless Cycle of Worry and Hardship”: The Impact of COVID-19 on the Food Security of Somali Migrants and Refugees in Nairobi, Kenya by Zack Ahmed, Jonathan Crush, Bernard Owusu

“…This study seeks to contribute to the emerging body of case study evidence that assesses the food security outcomes of the pandemic in vulnerable populations. …”
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Mysterious air pollution in south China linked to volcanic emissions from the Philippines by Changqing Lin, Jian Zhen Yu, Eddie Lee, Pak-Wai Chan, Jackie Wai-Yin Ng, Ying-Wa Chan, Tianshu Zhang, Yiang Chen, Hanzhe Chen, Zijing Zhang, Samuel Ho-Kwong Chui, Jimmy C. H. Fung, Wenqing Liu, Alexis K. H. Lau

“…Our results highlight the value of integrating multi-scale real-time data capabilities to promptly attribute air pollution events to their sources and protect at-risk populations.…”
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In vivo regulation of the monocyte phenotype by Mycobacterium marinum and the ESX-1 type VII secretion system by Kristina Munke, Line Wulff, Julia Lienard, Fredric Carlsson, William W. Agace

“…In a murine Mycobacterium marinum infection model we previously demonstrated that infiltrating monocytes and neutrophils represent the major bacteria-harbouring cell populations in infected tissue. In the current study we use this model, in combination with scRNA sequencing, to assess the impact of M. marinum infection on the transcriptional profile of infiltrating Ly6C⁺MHCII⁺ monocytes in vivo. …”
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Physical Activity Targeted at Maximal Lipid Oxidation: A Meta-Analysis by A. J. Romain, M. Carayol, M. Desplan, C. Fedou, G. Ninot, J. Mercier, A. Avignon, J. F. Brun

“…From a database of 433 articles, 15 were selected, including 279 subjects with 6 different populations. Studies duration ranged from 2 months to 12 months. …”
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Martialling Peace: How the Peacekeeping Myth Legitimises Warfare by Nicole Wegner by Abdul Wasay Khan Mandokhail

“…The case of Canada’s involvement in Afghanistan and its treatment of Indigenous populations highlights the racial and colonial dimensions of peacekeeping narratives. …”
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Mexican Fruit Fly, Anastrepha ludens (Loew) (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae) by Howard V. Weems, Jr., John B. Heppner, Gary L. Steck, Thomas R. Fasulo, James L. Nation

“…Its natural distribution includes the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, where populations routinely attain pest status if control measures are not practiced. …”
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Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress in Intestinal Epithelial Cell Function and Inflammatory Bowel Disease by Katherine Luo, Stewart Siyan Cao

“…Several intestinal cell populations, including Paneth and goblet cells, require robust ER function for protein folding, maturation, and secretion. …”
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Protein-Protein Interactions Inferred from Domain-Domain Interactions in Genogroup II Genotype 4 Norovirus Sequences by Chuan-Ching Huang, Chuan Yi Tang

“…Severe gastroenteritis and foodborne illness caused by Noroviruses (NoVs) during the winter are a worldwide phenomenon. Vulnerable populations including young children and elderly and immunocompromised people often require hospitalization and may die. …”
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Foraging Activity and Trophic Spectrum of Red Ant Pogonomyrmex barbatus Smith, 1858, in Productivity-Contrasted Microenvironments by Rafael Guzmán-Mendoza, Gabriela Castaño-Meneses, José Alejandro Zavala-Hurtado

“…During the dry season, populations of P. barbatus showed a similar foraging behavior in sites with high and low productivity. …”
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Effects of Environmental Temperature on the Dynamics of Ichthyophoniasis in Juvenile Pacific Herring (Clupea pallasii) by Jake L. Gregg, Johanna J. Vollenweider, Courtney A. Grady, Ron A. Heintz, Paul K. Hershberger

“…These findings suggest interplay between temperature optima for parasite growth and host immune function and have implications for our understanding of how Ichthyophonus infections are established in wild fish populations.…”
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The Development and Validation of the Adolescent Problematic Gaming Scale (PGS-Adolescent) by Zhanni Luo, Jiayan Xie

“…Researchers may consider directly applying the validated PGS-Adolescent scale or evaluating its applicability and validity in diverse populations and contexts.…”
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