Differential diversity and structure of autotrophs in agricultural soils of Qinghai Province by Lianyu Zhou, Xuelan Ma, Qiaoyu Luo, Feng Qiao, Huichun Xie, Longrui Wang, Wenjuan Sun, Yu Liu, Yun Ma

“…ABSTRACT The biodiversity of CO2-assimilating bacterial communities is pivotal for carbon sequestration in agricultural systems. Changes in the diversity, structure, and activity of the soil chemolithoautotrophic bacteria were examined in four agricultural areas, Dulan (DL), Gonghe (GH), Huzhu (HZ), and Datong (DT) counties in Qinghai Province, where wheat, oilseed rape, and barley were planted. …”
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Design and Analysis of Microstrip Patch Antennas to Support the Implementation of Smart Ports by M. Basuki Rahmat, Yuning Widiarti, Eko Setijadi, Azlina Idris, Aina Julia, Shipun Anuar Hamzah, K S H Putri

“… Smart port is a port concept which is designed and managed efficiently and effectively, which includes various technologies such as the use of automation systems, robotics, the Internet of Things (IoT), and data analysis. the main service to convert a port into a smart port or Port 4.0. categorized into three main areas: Smart infrastructure is focused on “fixed assets” in ports, such as buildings (e.g. warehouses or stacking areas), cranes, trains, and roads. …”
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Residual, Enrichment and Health Risk Assessment of Hexachlorocyclohexane and Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane in Muscle of Cultured Common Carp by Li Huang, Lei Gao, Song Wu, Peng Wang, Zhongxiang Chen, Qirui Hao, Dongli Qin, Xiaoli Huang

“…Due to the proximity of freshwater ponds to agricultural cultivated areas, these aquatic systems are inevitably influenced by the historical application of organochlorine pesticides (OCPs), due to their prolonged half-life and resistance to degradation. …”
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Endothelial factors and blood homocysteine level in adolescents with rheumatic diseases by T. O. Holovko, L. F. Bohmat, N. S. Shevchenko, Yu. V. Volkova, L. L. Sukhova, O. S. Pavlova

“…We examined 68 patients with rheumatic diseases, among them 25 patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and 43 patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). …”
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Pathomorphology of severe Grade 3-4 hepatic encephalopathy in decompensated cirrhosis patients with acute-on-chronic liver failure by T.V. Shulyatnikova, V.O. Tumanskiy, L.M. Tumanska

“…The above-mentioned changes confirm that the loss of consciousness and other psychoneurological manifestations of severe HE Grade 3-4 are due to compound am­monia-associated changes in the components of the glioneuronal complex, namely: adaptive remodeling and dystro­phic changes in astrocytes, reduced synaptic transmission and apoptotic neuronal death, reactive changes in microglia with a small proportion of microgliocytes involved in phagocytosis, cytotoxic brain edema and dysfunction of the glymphatic system…”
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Lipoxin A4 levels correlate with severity in a Spanish COVID-19 cohort: potential use of endogenous pro-resolving mediators as biomarkers by Sergio Sánchez-García, Rafael I. Jaén, Roberto Lozano-Rodríguez, José Avendaño-Ortiz, Alejandro Pascual‐Iglesias, Laura Hurtado-Navarro, Eduardo López-Collazo, Eduardo López-Collazo, Lisardo Boscá, Lisardo Boscá, Patricia Prieto, Patricia Prieto, Patricia Prieto

“…Furthermore, we have studied the correlation between the levels of this SPM and several pathology indicators, finding a significant correlation between increased LXA4 levels and a better prognosis of the patients.ConclusionWe propose to measure systemic LXA4 as a new promising biomarker to predict the survival in patients affected by SARS-CoV-2 and presumably to other viruses that can affect humanity in the future.…”
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Dispersion and Intersection of Hydrothermal Plumes in the Manus Back-Arc Basin, Western Pacific by Zhigang Zeng, Xiaoyuan Wang, Bramley J. Murton, Haiyan Qi, Berit Lehrmann, Xiaohui Li, Zuxing Chen, Yunchao Shu

“…Here, we show that the turbidity, current, pH value, dissolved Fe (dFe), and dissolved Mn (dMn) compositions of hydrothermal plumes can be used to understand the spatial distribution and source of hydrothermal systems in the submarine geological environment. Data were obtained from 18 hydrocast stations, among which the water column samples were collected at 8 stations during the MANUS cruise of R/V KEXUE in 2015. …”
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Life after prostate cancer diagnosis: protocol for a UK-wide patient-reported outcomes study by David H Brewster, Victoria Cairnduff, Eila Watson, Amy Downing, Adam W Glaser, Penny Wright, William Cross, Conan Donnelly, Anna Gavin, Carol Rivas, Richard Wagland, Peter Selby, Luke Hounsome, Therese Kearney, Rebecca Mottram, Majorie Allen, Oonagh McSorley, Hugh Butcher, Paul Kind, James W H Catto, Dyfed Huws, Emma McNair, Lauren Matheson, Johana Nayoan, Mike Horton, Jessica Corner, Julia Verne

“…Eligible men will be identified and/or verified through cancer registration systems. Men will be surveyed twice, 12 months apart, to explore changes in outcomes over time. …”
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Ear and skull base paraganglioma: review of literature by D. Abdrakhmanova, K. Niemczyk, A. Mustafin, G. Mukhamadieva, N. Papulova

“…The actuality of the research is determined by the lack of systemized information on the ear and skull base paraganglioma. …”
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Seasonal Variation in Chemical Composition and Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activity of Essential Oil from <i>Cinnamomum cassia</i> Leaves by Yanrong Cheng, Ying Fu, Dingze Gu, Yan Huang, Yongqi Lu, Yujie Liu, Xiulan Li, Xinyue Yao, Xinxuan Zhang, Wanying Jian, Peiwei Liu, Hong Wu, Yanqun Li

“…<i>Cinnamomum cassia</i> has been extensively utilized in traditional medicine systems worldwide. The essential oil (EO) content and composition are influenced by various external and internal factors, such as climate and harvest season, making it vital to determine the optimal harvest period for high-quality EO production. …”
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COVID-19 and children with congenital anomalies: a European survey of parents’ experiences of healthcare services by Ingeborg Barisic, Carlos Matias Dias, Amanda Neville, Anna Pierini, Anke Rissmann, Joan K Morris, Judith Rankin, Ester Garne, Anna Latos-Bielenska, Elena Marcus, Anna Jamry-Dziurla, Ljubica Odak, Clara Cavero- Carbonell, Elly Den Hond, Lucas Genard, Ana João Santos, L Renée Lutke, Christina Neergaard Pedersen, Annika Niemann, Lucía Páramo-Rodríguez

“…Regional differences in disruptions raise questions about the competence of certain healthcare systems to meet the needs of this vulnerable group of patients and indicate improvements should be strived for in some regions.…”
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Balance and Gait Improvements of Postoperative Rehabilitation in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease Treated with Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation (STN-DBS) by Kazunori Sato, Noriaki Aita, Yoshihide Hokari, Eriko Kitahara, Mami Tani, Nana Izawa, Kozo Hatori, Ryota Nakamura, Fuyuko Sasaki, Satoko Sekimoto, Takayuki Jo, Genko Oyama, Taku Hatano, Yasushi Shimo, Hirokazu Iwamuro, Atsushi Umemura, Nobutaka Hattori, Toshiyuki Fujiwara

“…All patients were tested in their “on” medication state for balance and gait performance using the Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Mini-BESTest) and the Timed “Up and Go” (TUG) test before the operation, after the operation, and during the discharge period. …”
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Residual HCV-RNA and Elevated Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratio Predict Poor Long-Term Outcomes in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C After Treatment by Anna Wróblewska, Mateusz Gliwiński, Magda Rybicka, Małgorzata Cheba, Beata Lorenc, Piotr Trzonkowski, Krzysztof P. Bielawski, Katarzyna Sikorska

“…We aimed to determine the role of residual HCV-RNA in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), a condition known as occult hepatitis C (OCI), and systemic inflammatory markers as predictors of long-term outcomes in patients treated with DAAs. …”
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التشتت النوعی لمحرکات البحث ومدى الوعی بها والإفادة منها by د. عزة فاروق الجوهرى

“…It also recommended the inclusion within the curriculum ofall university programs interested in digital research tools and how to invest todrive awareness of learning and scientific research system…”
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Proteomic, metabolomic and lipidomic profiles in community acquired pneumonia for differentiating viral and bacterial infections by Samuel Rischke, Robert Gurke, Ann-Sophie Zielbauer, Nicole Ziegler, Lisa Hahnefeld, Michaela Köhm, Aimo Kannt, Maria JGT Vehreschild, Gerd Geisslinger, Gernot Rohde, Carla Bellinghausen, Frank Behrens, CAPNETZ Study group

“…These findings hold promise for facilitating the differential diagnosis of viral and bacterial pulmonary infections based on the systemic lipidome, metabolome and proteome, enabling timely treatment decisions. …”
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Effect of low-dose radiation pre-irradiation on postoperative local chest wall recurrence of breast cancer—A retrospective study by Ruifang Zeng, Hanyu Wang, Xiaojun Cai, Junhao Lin, Pengfei Li, Shan Zeng, Aimin Li

“…Results Compared to patients who did not undergo LDR, patients in the LDR group showed a higher incidence of grade I side effects in their skin and soft tissue systems (p = 0.002), a significant reduction in grade II side effects (p < 0.05), and no grade III side effects. …”
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Dietary index for gut microbiota and its protective role against kidney stones: evidence of diabetes as a mediator from NHANES cross-sectional data by Lei Wang, Junjun Wu, Ziwen Jiang, Chao Wang, Fuxiang Lin, Yuxiang Zhong, Pengpeng Zhao, Wei Wei, Jianhua Huang, Zhanping Xu

“…Mechanistically, DI-GM may reduce KS risk through gut microbial modulation of oxalate metabolism, urinary citrate excretion, and systemic inflammation.Conclusion and recommendationsHigher DI-GM scores are associated with reduced KS prevalence, partially mediated by diabetes. …”
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Genetic markers of children asthma: predisposition to disease course variants by M. V. Smolnikova, Ed. W. Kasparov, M. A. Malinchik, K. V. Kopylova

“…Asthma is a heterogeneous and often difficult to treat condition that results in a disproportionate cost to healthcare systems. Children with severe asthma are at increased risk for adverse outcomes including medication-related side effects, life-threatening exacerbations, and impaired quality of life. …”
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Incidence and risk factors for Graves’ orbitopathy in patients who underwent anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive treatment during medical treatment for Graves’ disease: investi... by Natsuko Watanabe, Jaeduk Yoshimura Noh, Ai Kozaki, Ran Yoshimura, Ai Yoshihara, Nami Suzuki, Masako Matsumoto, Miho Fukushita, Aya Kinoshita, Azusa Aida, Hideyuki Imai, Shigenori Hiruma, Toshu Inoue, Kosuke Inoue, Kiminori Sugino, Koichi Ito

“…AIIST included local and/or systemic glucocorticoid administration and retrobulbar irradiation. …”
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Favorable Nonclinical Safety Profile of RSVpreF Bivalent Vaccine in Rats and Rabbits by Jun Zhou, Christopher J. Bowman, Vicki R. Markiewicz, Balasubramanian Manickam, Emily Gomme, Rani S. Sellers, Cynthia M. Rohde

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: RSVpreF was well-tolerated both locally and systemically without any adverse effects on reproductive and developmental endpoints.…”
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