Sensorimotor Robotic Measures of tDCS- and HD-tDCS-Enhanced Motor Learning in Children by Lauran Cole, Sean P. Dukelow, Adrianna Giuffre, Alberto Nettel-Aguirre, Megan J. Metzler, Adam Kirton

“…Aspects of kinesthesia including initial direction error improved across groups with sustained effects at follow-up (H(2) = 9.000, p=0.011). …”
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Do serial troponins predict the need for cardiac evaluation in trauma patients after ground-level fall? by Rachael A Callcut, Alyssa R Bellini, James T Ross, Madelyn Larson, Skyler Pearson, Anamaria J Robles

“…Here, we examine the role of serial troponins in predicting the need for further cardiac workup in trauma patients after sustaining a fall.Methods Retrospective review of all adult trauma activations for ground-level fall from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 in patients who were hemodynamically and neurologically normal at presentation. …”
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Environmental DNA metabarcoding shows potential for monitoring meiofauna and marine nematodes diversity in mangrove ecosystems in China by Mingcheng Hu, Yuqing Guo, Fenfen Ji, Yijia Shih, Kai Liu, Xiangxiang Yi, Yuanxin Fan

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Statistical optimization of pectinases from thermophilic Aspergillus fumigatus BT-4 employing response surface methodology through submerged fermentation using agricultural wastes by Imran Ali, Roheena Abdullah, Sana Saqib, Kinza Nisar, Afshan Kaleem, Mehwish Iqtedar, Irfana Iqbal, Xiaoming Chen

“…Using grapefruit peel as an agricultural waste in pectinase production reduces costs by eliminating the need for expensive raw materials and utilizing a low-cost, sustainable, and locally available substrate. This approach also minimizes waste disposal expenses, making the process more economical. …”
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Changes of the ecological environment status in villages under the background of traditional village preservation: a case study in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture by Fu Li, Huiqiong Xia, Jie Miao, Jialin Yang

“…Abstract The preservation of Chinese traditional villages plays a crucial role in promoting the sustainable development of rural natural, cultural, and ecological environments. …”
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In Vitro and In Vivo Evaluation of Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) Genotypes for Pre- and Post-attachment Resistance against Witchweed (Striga asiatica L. Kuntze) by V. O. Gwatidzo, J. T. Rugare, S. Mabasa, R. Mandumbu, J. Chipomho, S. Chikuta

“…However, resistance through reduced germination stimulant production or altered germination stimulant composition provides a sustainable and most effective way for managing the parasitic weeds. …”
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Source attribution, health risk analysis, and policy implications of PAHs and NPAHs in PM $$_{10}$$ in Northern Mexico by Lucy T. González, Ilse María Hernández-Romero, Alberto Mendoza, Aldo I. Ramirez, Yasmany Mancilla, Boris Kharissov, Michael Pérez-Rodríguez, Juan Manuel Alfaro Barbosa, Daniel López Serna, Oxana Kharissova, Andrea Nucamendi, Jesús Abraham Díaz Paéz, Francisco E. Longoria

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Simulations suggest offshore wind farms modify low-level jets by D. Quint, D. Quint, J. K. Lundquist, J. K. Lundquist, J. K. Lundquist, D. Rosencrans

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Trends and distribution patterns of infant mortality and maternal HIV positivity in South Africa: A decade review (2007 - 2016) by M Makhele, N Ledibane, H Ramatsoma, A Musekiwa

“…The infant mortality rate (IMR) (24 per 1 000 live births) remains high in South Africa (SA), well above the recommended sustainable development goal (SDG) 3 of 12 deaths per 1 000 live births. …”
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Altered functional brain connectivity in Dyt1 knock-in mouse models by R. Z. Adury, B. J. Wilkes, P. Girdhar, Y. Li, D. E. Vaillancourt, D. E. Vaillancourt, D. E. Vaillancourt

“…DYT1 dystonia is an early onset, generalized form of isolated dystonia characterized by sustained involuntary muscle co-contraction, leading to abnormal movements and postures. …”
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Ethnobotanical studies on rice landraces under on-farm conservation in Xishuangbanna of Yunnan Province, China by Fei Wang, Tao Sun, Shuai Yu, Chunhui Liu, Zhuo Cheng, Jianxin Xia, Longzhi Han

“…Encourage local communities to sustain and expand their cultivation, promoting on-farm conservation. …”
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Characteristics of Land Use Change and Evaluation of Ecological Sensitivity in Chongqing by XIE Xianjian, GOU Qiantao, WU Han

“…The research findings can provide theoretical support and decision-making basis for the reconstruction of ecological security pattern and sustainable development of Chongqing.…”
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Threats of zoonotic pathogens in food chain: Current status and gaps in IndiaKey public health Message: by Madhuchhanda Das, Anup Kumar Ojha, Venencia Albert, Saradi Borah, Thandavarayan Ramamurthy, Samaresh Das, Tapan Kumar Dutta, Hosterson Kylla, Rajkumari Mandakini, Sarangthem Indira Devi

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Acceptability of and experiences with menstrual hygiene cups among adolescent girls and young women aged 15–24 in two communities in Lusaka, Zambia: an exploratory study nested in... by Melleh Gondwe, Melvin Simuyaba, Mwelwa Phiri, Chisanga Mwansa, Albertus Schaap, Lucheka Sigande, Kwame Shanaube, Sian Floyd, Sarah Fidler, Helen Ayles, Musonda Simwinga, Bernadette Hensen

“…Abstract Background Menstrual cups could be a sustainable menstrual material for adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in sub-Saharan Africa. …”
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Are We Aware of Hepatitis C Infection? HCV Results from the Tertiary Reference Center in the Aegean Region from Turkey by Gözde Derviş Hakim, Pınar Şamlıoglu, Murat Aysin, Taner Kara, Şükran Köse

“…With the advent of direct-acting antiviral agents, the rate of sustained virological response in the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection has reached 100%. …”
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Interventions to promote healthy nutrition and lifestyle and to tackle overweight and obesity amongst children in need in Europe: a rapid literature review by Anela Halilagic, Renos Roussos, Matzourana Argyropoulou, Vaios Svolos, Vaios Svolos, Christina Mavrogianni, Odysseas Androutsos, Theodora Mouratidou, Theodora Mouratidou, Yannis Manios, Yannis Manios, George Moschonis, George Moschonis

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Performance evaluation of waste glass in soil improvement: Influence of particle size of waste glass on mechanical, microstructural, and durability characteristics by Harun Akoğuz

“…The accumulation of waste glass (WG) from construction and demolition waste is detrimental to the environment due to its imperishable nature; therefore, it is crucial to investigate a sustainable way to recycle and reuse the WG. To address this issue, this study examined the mechanical strength, microstructural characteristics, and environmental durability—specifically under wet-dry (WD) and freeze-thaw (FT) cycles—of WG obtained from construction and demolition waste, with a focus on its suitability as a binding material for soil improvement applications. …”
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Isotherm and kinetic models of SO2 adsorption on palm kernel shell-activated carbon and xerogel blends: Effect of flow rate and contact time by Ali Mohamed Saleh, Azil Bahari Alias, Syed Shatir A. Syed Hasan, Ali H. Jawad, Thaer Abdulwahhab Shihab, Obed M. Ali, Wan Azlina Wan Ab Karim Ghani, Hadi Hamdi Mahdi, Noah Mohammed Saleh, Omer Khalil Ahmed

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Wetland degradation monitoring using multi-temporal remote sensing data and watershed land degradation index by I. Ridwan, S. Kadir, N. Nurlina

“…The study provides a substantial understanding of the effect of land degradation on sustainable environment management and development in the watershed.…”
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From Acceptance to Dependence: Exploring Influences of Smart Healthcare on Continuous Use Intention of Mobile Health Services Among Older Adults with Chronic Illnesses in China by Jiacheng Luo, Kewei Zhang, Qianghong Huang, Shan Jiang, Younghwan Pan

“…The value of mobile health (mHealth) services can only be realized through sustained use. Therefore, this study empirically investigates the continuous use intention of mHealth services from the perspective of older adults with chronic illnesses, integrating the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Value-Based Adoption Model (VAM). …”
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