Three local plants adapt to ecological restoration of abandoned lead-zinc mines through assembly of rhizosphere bacterial communities by Wei Gao, Shuyi Chen, Xin Yu, Sumin Chen, Caijing Wan, Ying Wang, Peng Wu, Qiang Li

“…In addition, different plants have been found to have different functions in the lead-zinc ecological restoration process, including iron complex transport system-permitting proteins and ATP binding cassettes.DiscussionThis study confirms for the first time that plants adapt to the remediation process of abandoned lead-zinc mines by non-randomly assembling rhizosphere bacterial communities and functions, providing a reference for screening microbial remediation bacterial resources and plant microbe joint bioremediation strategies for lead-zinc mines.…”
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Proactive Maintenance and Data-Driven Optimization of Mineral Lubricating Oil in a Gas Engine Cogeneration System Extending Oil Change Intervals for Cost Savings and a Reduced Envi... by Krzysztof Pytel, Roman Filipek, Adam Kalwar, Małgorzata Piaskowska-Silarska, Wiktor Hudy, Jana Depešová, Franciszek Kurdziel

“…Regular oil analysis conducted every 1000 operating hours proved critical for early detection of oil degradation, supporting proactive maintenance strategies and ensuring optimal engine performance and longevity.…”
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Strategic SWOT analysis of the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital using Modified Delphi Technique: implications for strengthening national and regional health systems by Cyril Chukwudi Dim, Chinyere Ojiugo Mbachu, Nympha Onyinye Enebe, Wilson Chukwukasi Kassy, Johnpaul Ejikeme Nnagbo, Ikechukwu Emmanuel Obi, Nkiruka Pauline Onodugo, Nwamaka Ngozika Lasebikan, Obinna Donatus Onodugo

“…By identifying its internal strengths and weaknesses and external opportunities and threats, the hospital can thus formulate effective strategies to enhance its performance and maintain its position as a leading healthcare institution.…”
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A Rewired NADPH-Dependent Redox Shuttle for Testing Peroxisomal Compartmentalization of Synthetic Metabolic Pathways in <i>Komagataella phaffii</i> by Albert Fina, Sílvia Àvila-Cabré, Enrique Vázquez-Pereira, Joan Albiol, Pau Ferrer

“…Thereafter, we used compartmentalized 3-HP production as a reporter system to showcase the impact of different strategies aimed at enhancing the peroxisomal NADPH pool. …”
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Cannabinoid receptor 2 selective agonist ameliorates adjuvant-induced arthritis by modulating the balance between Treg and Th17 cells by Na Tian, Cui Yang, Yu Du, Miao Chen, Bin Li, Bin Li, Bin Li, Bin Li, Bin Li, Dan Li, Sheng-Ming Dai

“…The findings indicate that HU-308 holds potential as an immunomodulatory agent for RA, providing valuable insights into CB2-mediated therapeutic strategies for autoimmune diseases.…”
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Exploration of the anti-inflammatory potential of Polygonum bistorta L.: protection against LPS-induced acute lung injury in rats via NF-ĸβ pathway inhibition by Sajida Parveen, Kashif ur Rehman Khan, Shahid Muhammad Iqbal, Hanan Y. Aati, Areej M. Al-taweel, Liaqat Hussain, Musaddique Hussain, Musaddique Hussain

“…In conclusion, P. bistorta roots mitigate inflammation and oxidative stress by improving redox signaling and NF-ĸβ (p65) pathways and can thus play a role in strategies for overcoming therapeutic challenges.…”
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Applying a diffusion of innovations framework to characterise diffusion groups and more effectively reach late adopters: a cross-sectional study on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada... by Tyler Williamson, Jia Hu, Kate Zinszer, Reed Beall, Brian Steele, Ally Memedovich, Aidan Hollis, Taylor Orr, Charleen Salmon

“…Innovators and early adopters were significantly more likely to get vaccinated in settings other than pharmacies or community centres.Conclusion A diffusion group-based analysis brought insight into how vaccination strategies could be tailored to reach each diffusion group sooner, particularly late adopters who encounter more barriers.…”
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Forecasting and modelling the rye market, as a niche grain crop, under conditions of increasing mineral fertiliser costs by Anatolii Dibrova, Viktoriia Baidala, Теtiana Mirzoieva, Ludmila Stepasyuk, Alla Chmil, Larysa Dibrova

“…The research provided a foundation for improving the efficiency of decision-making and implementation of management strategies, contributing to the achievement of national agricultural policy objectives, including ensuring food security. …”
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Decoding Gestures in Electromyography: Spatiotemporal Graph Neural Networks for Generalizable and Interpretable Classification by Hunmin Lee, Ming Jiang, Jinhui Yang, Zhi Yang, Qi Zhao

“…Moreover, we show the effectiveness of our graph-based input structure and GCN-based classifier in maintaining high accuracy even with reduced sensor configurations, suggesting their potential for seamless integration into AI-powered rehabilitation strategies utilizing EMG-based gesture classification systems.…”
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Gender differences in the price elasticity of demand for waterpipe and cigarette smoking in Lebanon, Jordan and Palestine: a volumetric choice experiment by Ramzi G Salloum, Mohammed Jawad, Aya Mostafa, Yousef Khader, Rima Nakkash, Niveen ME Abu-Rmeileh, Ali Chalak, Ruba Abla, Sameera Awawda

“…This should be taken into consideration in tobacco control strategies particularly when reducing tobacco consumption via taxation policies.…”
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Left Coronary Artery—Right Ventricle Fistula Case Report: Optimal Treatment Decision by Stefan Veljković, Ana Peruničić, Jovana Lakčević, Armin Šljivo, Dragana Radoičić, Mihajlo Farkić, Darko Boljević, Jelena Kljajević, Milovan Bojić, Aleksandra Nikolić

“…Given the variability in CAF presentation and outcomes, individualized management—including surgical, percutaneous, or conservative strategies—is crucial. Persistent follow-up is essential for monitoring potential complications and guiding treatment, even in asymptomatic patients refusing intervention.…”
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Identification of Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecium, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii from Raman spectra by Artificial Intelligen... by Yu-Tzu Lin, Hsiu-Hsien Lin, Chih-Hao Chen, Kun-Hao Tseng, Pang-Chien Hsu, Ya-Lun Wu, Wei-Cheng Chang, Nai-Shun Liao, Yi-Fan Chou, Chun-Yi Hsu, Yu-Hui Liao, Mao-Wang Ho, Shih-Sheng Chang, Po-Ren Hsueh, Der-Yang Cho

“…Background: Rapid and accurate identification of bacteria is required in order to develop effective treatment strategies. Traditional culture-based methods are time-consuming, while MALDI-TOF MS is expensive. …”
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Paediatric nephroblastoma at a South African tertiary hospital: A 21-year retrospective analysis by E Brits, E Gerber, I Iroka, L Mgidlana, J Willoughby, S Dhlamini, P Nxumalo, S Sefadi, A Mthembu, J B Sempa

“…Consequently, there is an urgent need for enhanced early detection strategies, addressing survival rate disparities and late-stage presentations to improve outcomes. …”
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Measuring above-ground carbon stock using spatial analysis and the InVEST model: application in the Thoria Watershed, India by Zhe Guo, Himani Sharma, Mahesh Jadav, Upeksha Hettiarachchi, Chiranjit Guha, Wei Zhang, Pratiti Priyadarshini, Ruth S Meinzen-Dick

“…Understanding and quantifying above-ground carbon stock is critical for assessing the impact of land use choices on carbon emissions which can inform conservation and management strategies to protect and increase carbon stocks. This study introduces a novel methodology for evaluating above-ground carbon storage and sequestration in the Thoria watershed, India, using time-series open-access remotely sensed datasets and the InVEST (Integrated Valuation of Environmental Services and Tradeoffs) carbon model. …”
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Evolution of Self-reported Neuropsychiatric Symptoms After Switching from Dolutegravir/Abacavir/Lamivudine to Bictegravir/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Alafenamide: Results from the Rand... by Barbara Rossetti, Micol Ferrara, Lucia Taramasso, Francesca Bai, Francesca Lombardi, Nicoletta Ciccarelli, Miriam Durante, Francesca Alladio, Federica Bonazza, Ilaria Rancan, Francesca Montagnani, Antonio Di Biagio, Antonella d’Arminio Monforte, Maurizio Zazzi, Massimiliano Fabbiani, for DOBINeuro study group

“…Conclusions Although limited by a low sample size, this study suggests neuropsychiatric tolerability may improve when switching virologically suppressed PLWH from DTG to BIC-based strategies.…”
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Multi-spatial urban function modeling: A multi-modal deep network approach for transfer and multi-task learning by Zhaoya Gong, Chenglong Wang, Bin Liu, Binbo Li, Wei Tu, Yuting Chen, Zhicheng Deng, Pengjun Zhao

“…Understanding dynamics of urban land-use is crucial for comprehending urban spaces and evaluating planning strategies. A range of data-driven models based on the representation learning of multiple data sources have focused on extracting spatially explicit characteristics at the feature level for urban function inference. …”
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Recommendations for the primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in primary care: a systematic guideline review by Maren Bredehorst, Ana I. González-González, Lara Schürmann, Dennis Firmansyah, Christiane Muth, Jörg Haasenritter, Veronika van der Wardt, Svetlana Puzhko

“…The recommendations also highlighted the importance of adhering to a Mediterranean-type diet, patient-centered counseling, and standardized risk assessment for patients over the age of 40.DiscussionThis review underscores the heterogeneity in primary ASCVD prevention recommendations and the importance of personalized strategies for at-risk individuals.Systematic review registrationPROSPERO, CRD42023394605, available from: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?…”
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Comprehensive profiling of gut bacterial communities in hybrid red tilapia with and without streptococcosis by Pathamawan Amthungphong, Natthaphong Sombuttra, Triwit Rattanarojpong, Kanthida Kusonmano, Saengchan Senapin, Satid Chatchaiphan, Watanalai Panbangred, Jirayut Euanorasetr

“…It enhances our understanding of gut bacterial communities in red tilapia and offers a baseline perspective on bacterial populations associated with streptococcosis, which could benefit future treatment and diagnostic strategies.…”
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Straw return was more beneficial to improving saline soil quality and crop productivity than biochar in the short term by Ping Cong, Ping Cong, Jiashen Song, Jianxin Dong, Wenyan Su, Wenyan Su, Wenhao Feng, Hongyuan Zhang

“…Herein, a field experiment was established to explore the influence of various straw management strategies (no organic ameliorant, CK; corn straw return, CS; and corn straw biochar return; CB) on the saline soil functions and crop productivity. …”
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Deconstructing the Monolith: An Educational Module for Understanding Disparities Within Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Populations by Karan D. Luthria, Dylan K. Kim, Samantha Xing, Mina Yuan, Jerry Zhou, Catherine A. Shu, Usha S. Krishnan

“…The 1-hour session involved a preworkshop evaluation; a PowerPoint presentation outlining the history of the Asian monolith bias, health disparities within AANHPI subgroups, and strategies for health care professionals and trainees to engage effectively with these communities; and a postworkshop evaluation. …”
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