Two novel entomopathogenic fungal species of Lecanicillium isolated from soil in China by Tongyi Liu, Wei Chen, Yanhong Tang, Fen Liu, Liyan Yao, Qiongbo Hu, Ke Zhang, Qunfang Weng

“…They differ from known closely related species primarily in sporulation structure, conidia and colony morphological characteristics, and sequence variations in the LSU, SSU, ITS, and TEF gene regions of the ribosomal DNA. …”
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Stochastic demethylation and redundant epigenetic suppressive mechanisms generate highly heterogeneous responses to pharmacological DNA methyltransferase inhibition by Mie K. Jakobsen, Sofie Traynor, Aaraby Y. Nielsen, Christina Dahl, Mette Staehr, Simon T. Jakobsen, Maria S. Madsen, Rasmus Siersbaek, Mikkel G. Terp, Josefine B. Jensen, Christina B. Pedersen, Anup Shrestha, Jonathan R. Brewer, Pascal H. G. Duijf, Odd L. Gammelgaard, Henrik J. Ditzel, Alexei F. Kirkin, Per Guldberg, Morten F. Gjerstorff

“…Mechanistic insights were further gained through DNA methylation profiling and chromatin structure analysis. Results We show that breast cancer tumors and cell cultures exhibit a highly heterogenous response to DNA methyltransferase inhibitors, persisting even under high drug concentrations and efficient DNA methyltransferase depletion. …”
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The impact of staple crop price instability and fragmented policy on food security and sustainable development: a case study from Bangladesh by Zia Ahmed, Abdul Kadir, Rafiul Alam, Hafiz-Al-Rezoan, Md. Aminul Haque Laskor

“…A review of national policy reveals that food stability, a key pillar of food security, is often overlooked, with no structured system for monitoring market prices. Integrating agricultural and climate policies could enhance resilience and productivity in agriculture. …”
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Curtailing the spread of COVID-19 in Nigeria using digital framework and data driven approaches by Bolanle Adefowoke Ojokoh, Benjamin S. Aribisala, Oluwafemi A. Sarumi, Tobore V. Igbe, Abimbola H. Afolayan, Arome J. Gabriel, Abiola Ezekiel Taiwo, Olatunji M. Omisore, Uchechukwu M. Chukwuocha, Olusola T. Babalola, Tolulope A. Adebayo

“…Additionally, this study provided insights into the practical implementation of such frameworks and the challenges associated with their nationwide deployment. A structured user-oriented questionnaire was distributed to participants across different geopolitical zones in Nigeria. …”
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Sporothrix brasiliensis Gp70 is a cell wall protein required for adhesion, proper interaction with innate immune cells, and virulence by Leonardo Padró-Villegas, Manuela Gómez-Gaviria, Iván Martínez-Duncker, Luz A. López-Ramírez, José A. Martínez-Álvarez, Gustavo A. Niño-Vega, Héctor M. Mora-Montes

“…The cell wall characterization confirmed changes in the structural polysaccharide β-1,3-glucan, which increased in quantity and exposure at the cell surface. …”
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Using stone dust as an improvement material for cement gravel column by Raksiri Sukkarak, Pornkasem Jongpradist, Panich Voottipruex, Pitthaya Jamsawang, Suraparb Keawsawasvong, Teerawut Pansuwannakun, Ittipon Meepon

“…A cement gravel (CG) column was employed for ground improvement in foundation engineering, offering increased load-bearing capacity and structure stability. This research explores the feasibility of incorporating stone dust into cement gravel columns to enhance their mechanical properties and sustainability profile. …”
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Learning and Teaching Geological Field Skills in a Virtual World: Insights From an Undergraduate Virtual Fieldtrip in Kinlochleven, Scotland by Matthew J. Genge, Valentin Laurent, Philippa J. Mason, Alan R. T. Spencer, Mark D. Sutton, Alex C. Whittaker

“…We describe the development of a virtual fieldtrip to Kinlochleven in Scotland to teach undergraduate students geological mapping skills in a structurally complex, polyphase deformed metamorphic terrain. …”
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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

“…Following the planting of the three types of ecologically restored plants, the soil bacterial community structure partially recovered. 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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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

“…This was followed by a structured ranking of the SWOTs by 109 staff of UNTH to isolate the priority assets and needs of the organization. …”
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Cytogenetic Identification and Molecular Marker Analysis of Two Wheat–<i>Thinopyrum ponticum</i> Translocations with Stripe Rust Resistance by Guotang Yang, Yi Han, Huihui Yin, Xingfeng Li, Honggang Wang, Yinguang Bao

“…Furthermore, the comparison of the chromosome karyotype from two translocation lines and their recurrent parent YN15, revealed that structural variation occurred in chromosomes 2A, 5A, 2B, 4B, 5B, and 6B in SN21171 and chromosomes 5A, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6B, and 7B in SN52684. …”
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Exploring the impact of fulvic acid and humic acid on heavy metal availability to alfalfa in molybdenum contaminated soil by Mengmeng Wang, Gangfu Song, Zhihong Zheng, Xiao Mi, Zhixin Song

“…As a result, the proportion of non-residual Mo fractions (exchangeable, reducible, and oxidizable) decreased from 87.48% to 80.30-87.35%, while residual fractions increased from 12.52% to 12.65–19.70%. Additionally, the structure of the soil bacterial community was primarily influenced by changes in soil properties such as cation exchange capacity, available phosphorus, and ammonium nitrogen levels. …”
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An improved U-net and attention mechanism-based model for sugar beet and weed segmentation by Yadong Li, Ruinan Guo, Rujia Li, Rongbiao Ji, Mengyao Wu, Dinghao Chen, Cong Han, Ruilin Han, Yongxiu Liu, Yuwen Ruan, Jianping Yang, Jianping Yang

“…To address this issue, this paper proposes an efficient crop-weed segmentation model based on an improved UNet architecture and attention mechanisms to enhance both recognition accuracy and processing speed.MethodsThe model adopts the encoder-decoder structure of UNet, utilizing MaxViT (Multi-Axis Vision Transformer) as the encoder to capture both global and local features within images. …”
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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

“…In healthcare, this could mean that there is the potential to worsen health disparities as later groups tend to also face more social and structural barriers. Determining the unique sociodemographic characteristics, beliefs and attitudes of those in each diffusion category could be useful for theorising how to reach later groups more effectively.Methods Using a cross-sectional survey among Canadian adults in late 2021, we assigned respondents to diffusion groups based on when they received their first dose, relative to others within their age group in accordance with Rogers’ model (ie, cut points: 16%, 50%, 84% with 100% being all those vaccinated within the age group). …”
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A novel cytoprotective organ perfusion platform for reconstructing homeostasis of DCD liver while alleviating IRI injury by Tingting Lan, Mingxing Yu, Tao Ming, Hong Wang, Juan Deng, Shuhan Cheng, Zhongyang Shen, Deling Kong

“…Abstract Pump is a vital component for expelling the perfusate in small animal isolated organ normothermic machine perfusion (NMP) systems whose flexible structure and rhythmic contraction play a crucial role in maintaining perfusion system homeostasis. …”
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Vaccinating in Different Settings: Best Practices from Italian Regions by Carlo Signorelli, Flavia Pennisi, Anna Carole D’Amelio, Michele Conversano, Sandro Cinquetti, Lorenzo Blandi, Giovanni Rezza

“…Background: The success of vaccination programs depends on a complex interplay of logistical, social, and structural factors. The objective of this study was to analyze the different approaches to vaccine administration implemented by several Italian regions since the onset of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. …”
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Exploring the Expediency of Waste Materials as Modifiers for Bitumen Mixes by Lukman Olaide Salami, Ifedolapo Omowumi Ameen, Afeez Adefemi Bello

“…The XRF revealed an enhancement in the adhesion and interlocking in the mineral structure. Exploring WPB and WSW as a modifier for the bitumen mixtures is feasible due to the improved performance of the bitumen mixes. …”
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Agroecological mapping of livestock feed resources for sustain productivity and climate resilience in Benin (West Africa) by Marthe Montcho, Alassan S. Assani, Jean de Dieu Ainamon, André B. Aboh, Pascal A. Olounladé, Brice Sinsin

“…Data were collected through discussions with agropastoralists, structured questionnaires, secondary data and observations. …”
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Complex bacterial diversity of Guaymas Basin hydrothermal sediments revealed by synthetic long-read sequencing (LoopSeq) by John E. Hinkle, John E. Hinkle, Jeffrey P. Chanton, Molly A. Moynihan, Molly A. Moynihan, S. Emil Ruff, S. Emil Ruff, Andreas Teske

“…Previous studies of microbial community structure in hydrothermal sediments have typically used short-read sequencing approaches. …”
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Stakeholders’ Views on Factors Influencing Nutrition Policy: a Qualitative Study Across Ten European Countries by Jeruszka-Bielak Marta, Sicińska Ewa, Wit Liesbeth de, Ruprich Jiří, Řehůřková Irena, Brown Kerry A., Timotijevic Lada, Sonne Anne-Mette, Haugaard Pernille, Guzzon Antonella, Garcia Noé Brito, Alevritou Eleni, Hermoso Maria, Sarmant Yuliya, Lähteenmäki Liisa, Roszkowski Wojciech, Raats Monique M.

“…Study was carried out during Jan-Nov 2010 in European countries: the Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland and Spain. Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with representatives of stakeholders involved in the vitamin D, folate and iodine policy making process. …”
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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

“…Spectral differences between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria were linked to structural variations in their cell walls, such as peptidoglycan and lipopolysaccharides. …”
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