Rodent Models of Developmental Ischemic Stroke for Translational Research: Strengths and Weaknesses by Mariangela Gennaro, Alessandro Mattiello, Tommaso Pizzorusso

“…The models currently used provide a better understanding of the molecular factors involved in the effects of ischemia; however, they still hold many limitations due to matching developmental stages across different species and the complexity of the human disorder that hardly can be described by segregated variables. …”
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Exhaled Breath Condensate: A Promising Source for Biomarkers of Lung Disease by Yan Liang, Samantha M. Yeligar, Lou Ann S. Brown

“…Substances measured in EBC include oxidative stress and inflammatory mediators, such as arachidonic acid derivatives, reactive oxygen/nitrogen species, reduced and oxidized glutathione, and inflammatory cytokines. …”
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Effects of Weather, Time, and Pollution Level on the Amount of Particulate Matter Deposited on Leaves of Ligustrum lucidum by Huixia Wang, Hui Shi, Yanhui Wang

“…This paper investigated the spatial and temporal variations in the amounts of PM accumulated on leaves of Ligustrum lucidum, a common evergreen tree species in North China. The effects of rainfall and wind on the amounts of PM deposited on foliage were also determined. …”
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Driving factors affecting zooplankton functional groups in a shallow eutrophic lake by Sorguç Bura Uğur, Demirkalp Fatma Yıldız, Saygı Yasemin

“…A total of 19 zooplankton species were identified in the lake and classified into six functional groups. …”
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Spectrophotometric Determination of Ceftibuten in Bulk and in Pharmaceutical Formulations by R. Vijayalakshmi, P. Bhargavi, P. Srujana Kumari, P. Sruthi, M. D. Dhanaraju

“…The method is based on the formation of blue colored chromogen, when the drug reacts with Folin-Ciocalteu (F-C) reagent in alkaline medium. The colored species has an absorption maximum at 798 nm and obeys Beer’s law in the concentration range 10-50 mcg/mL. …”
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New or poorly known Neocomitidae (Ammonitina, Ammonoida) from the lower Hauterivian sedimentary series of the Jura platform and the Vocontian trough (France and Switzerland) by Antoine Pictet, Luc Georges Bulot

“…The Haroella-Theodorites lineage seems to originate from, or to be closely allied to the late Valanginian species Distoloceras hystrix (Phillips, 1829) sensu Neumayr & Uhlig, genotype of Distoloceras.…”
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Investigation of the Acoustic Properties of Chemically Impregnated Kayu Malam Wood Used for Musical Instrument by Md. Faruk Hossen, Sinin Hamdan, Md. Rezaur Rahman

“…On the other hand, a small amount of nanoclay into the chemical mixture can further improve the different properties of the WPCs through the preparation of wood polymer nanocomposites (WPNCs). Kayu Malam wood species with styrene (St), vinyl acetate (VA), and montmorillonite (MMT) nanoclay were used for the preparation of WPNCs. …”
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Morphological analysis of regenerated antennae in the isopod Porcellio scaber (Isopoda, Crustacea), with emphasis on the main sensory structures by Primož Zidar, Primož Mihelič

“…The second antennae, an important sensory organ of terrestrial isopods, are often attacked and amputated by predators or members of the same species. If an amputation does happen, the antenna usually regenerates after the very first or the next moult that follows. …”
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Végétation des espaces boisés et paysage urbain by Francesca Di Pietro, Lotfi Mehdi

“…The urban structure plays a dominant role in the botanic compositions of the woodland undergrowth: the central wooded areas (surrounded by a high proportion of urbanised surfaces) harbour almost all the horticultural species present, thus contributing to their diversity. …”
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Nutritional Ketosis and Mitohormesis: Potential Implications for Mitochondrial Function and Human Health by Vincent J. Miller, Frederick A. Villamena, Jeff S. Volek

“…Impaired mitochondrial function often results in excessive production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and is involved in the etiology of many chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, neurodegenerative disorders, and cancer. …”
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Development of a Reliable Analytical Method for Liquid Anion-Exchange Extraction and Separation of Neodymium(III) by Balasaheb N. Kokare, Ganesh S. Kamble, Balasaheb M. Sargar, Mansing A. Anuse

“…On the basis of slope analysis, the stoichiometry of the extracted species was determined as 1 : 1 : 2 [RR′NH2+Nd(succinate)2-](org). …”
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Effect of Seed Size of Afzelia quanzensis on Germination and Seedling Growth by Kupatsa Mtambalika, Chimuleke Munthali, Dominic Gondwe, Edward Missanjo

“…Afzelia quanzensis Welw is a valuable timber producing tree species in Africa. A study was conducted to evaluate the influence of seed size on seed germination and seedlings quality of Afzelia quanzensis. …”
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Applications and challenges of capacitive deionization technology in selective separation by YANG Qun, XU Ziyang, ZHANG Changyong*

“…By utilizing customizable electrode materials, interfaces, and adaptable operating conditions, CDI offers substantial advantages in modulating ion adsorption processes, thereby achieving selective separation of target species. This review provides a retrospective analysis of the developmental trajectory of CDI, with a focus on the mechanisms employed for the selective removal of ions from water using innovative electrode and membrane materials. …”
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A systematic review of advances in preparation, structures, bioactivities, structural-property relationships, and applications of Polyporus umbellatus polysaccharides by Wei Gao, Yongbin Xu, Weihao Chen, Jianjun Wu, Yu He

“…Fries is an edible fungus species belonging to the Polygonaceae family. Polysaccharides, the predominant bioactive compounds in P. umbellatus, have been widely used due to its abundant nutritional and medicinal benefits. …”
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Predicting the distribution of Ixodes ricinus in Europe: integrating microclimatic factors into ecological niche models by Arda Cem Kuyucu, Olcay Hekimoglu, Ala Tabor

“…Owing to climate change, the distribution and activity of I. ricinus are expected to increase, leading to an increase in the number of diseases transmitted by this species. Most distribution models and ecological niche models utilize macroclimate datasets such as WorldClim or CHELSA to map the distribution of disease-transmitting ticks. …”
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Changes to Land Area Used for Grain Maize Production in Central Europe due to Predicted Climate Change by Petr Pavlik, Veronika Vlckova, Ivo Machar

“…These models are useful for a better understanding of the impact of climate change on individual crop species due to their sensitivity to regional ecological conditions. …”
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MOBILIZATION OF LOCAL SAMPLES OF VEGETABLE CROPS, CUCURBITS AND LEGUMINOUS CROPS DURING THE EXPEDITION TO THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA IN 2017 by A. M. Artemyeva, S. S. Abremskaya

“….), 37 of cucurbits, 14 of oil and fiber crops, 12 of wild species, and 2 of alfalfa (one of them wild). Among fruit-bearing vegetable crops and cucurbits there are sources of valuable traits, such as ornamentality, productivity, resistance to abiotic and biotic stressors in the challenging climate conditions of the Republic of Armenia.…”
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Natural Habitat, Housing, and Restraint of Six Selected Neotropical Animals in Trinidad and Tobago with the Potential for Domestication by Kavita Ranjeeta Lall, Kegan Romelle Jones, Gary Wayne Garcia

“…Information from other species within the same genus was incorporated as some of the animals did not have sufficient literature.…”
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Fourier Transform Infrared Radiation Spectroscopy Applied for Wood Rot Decay and Mould Fungi Growth Detection by Bjørn Petter Jelle, Per Jostein Hovde

“…Another goal is to be able to distinguish between various species of fungi and wood rot.…”
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Long journey of 16S rRNA‐amplicon sequencing toward cell‐based functional bacterial microbiota characterization by Jianshi Jin, Xiongduo Liu, Katsuyuki Shiroguchi

“…Abstract Bacteria often exist and function as a community, known as the bacterial microbiota, which consists of vast numbers of bacteria belonging to many bacterial species (taxa). Characterizing the bacterial microbiota needs high‐throughput approaches that enable the identification and quantification of many bacterial cells, and such approaches have been under development for more than 30 years. …”
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