Investigating the feasibility of developing a collective action for biological control of fall armyworm among smallholder farmers in rural communities of Zambia by Léna Durocher-Granger, Sara Fiorito, Sibajene Kambanja Mudenda, Milimo Mildred Chiboola, Monica K. Kansiime, David Ludwig, Cees Leeuwis

“…Results Our results showed that some conditions are already in place to support a collective action to manage fall armyworm such as matching rules to local conditions, collective-choice arrangement, conflict-resolution mechanism and minimal recognition of rights to organize which are supported by traditional leadership of the communities. However other conditions would need to be strengthened for the collective pest management to be sustainable. …”
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Effect of Extracorporeal Shock Wave combined with Occupational Therapy on Forearm Pronation Disorder in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy by Hezeng LIU, Yong ZHAO, Bingxu JIN, Chuntao ZHANG, Yang YANG, Miaotao WU, Xiaoli WANG, Jixiang CHENG

“…Objective:To observe the effect of extracorporeal shock wave combined with occupational therapy therapy on forearm pronation disorder in children with spastic cerebral palsy(SCP).Methods:A total of 42 children with SCP were randomly divided into the control group and the observation group, with 21 cases in each group in the children rehabilitation department of the affiliated Nanhai maternity and children's Hospital of Guangzhou university of traditional Chinese medicine from January to December 2019.The control group was given targeted occupational therapy, including upper limb forearm pronator stretching therapy, neurophysiological therapy(Bobath technology), proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation therapy(PNF); game type occupational training including placing objects in forearm supination position, supination grasping stick, supination fetching game, palm and back game, etc..The above training was conducted once a day, 30 minutes per time, six times a week, three months as a course of treatment, continuous treatment for two courses.The observation group was given extracorporeal shock wave therapy on the basis of the control group.The child with SCP was in a comfortable position and the forearms of the upper limbs were placed on the plane so that it could free its own gravity.The abdomen of pronator teres muscle was impacted with the probe of shock wave therapeutic instrument(pressure intensity: 1.0-1.5 bar;frequency: 8-10 Hz;impact times: 1 000-2 000 times).Three to five minutes each time, once every three days, twice a week, three months as a course of treatment, continuous treatment for two courses.Before treatment, after treatment for three months and six months, the modified Ashworth scale(MAS)was used to evaluate the spasticity of forearm pronator muscles;the active range of motion(AROM)of forearm supination was measured by joint range of motion protractor;and the fine motor quotient(FMQ)of hands was evaluated by Peabody development motor scale-fine motor(PDMS-FM).Results:Before treatment, there was no significant difference in MAS score, AROM angle and FMQ score between two groups(<italic>P</italic>&gt;0.05).Compared with before treatment, the MAS scores of the two groups decreased significantly after treatment for three and six months, and the AROM angle and FMQ score increased significantly, the difference was statistically significant(<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05).Compared with the control group at the same time after treatment, MAS score of the observation group was significantly lower, AROM angle and FMQ score were significantly higher, the difference was statistically significant(<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05).Conclusion:Extracorporeal shock wave combined with occupational therapy therapy can effectively improve the degree of upper limb spasticity and forearm supination joint activity in children with spastic cerebral palsy, and improve the fine motor function of hands.…”
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Evaluating the dual impact of microbial activity and aged refuse layers on landfill leachate clogging: An experimental and LCA perspective by Zhaobin Li, Waifan Tang, Shulun Mak, Siukei Lam, Qingwen Li

“…., organic matter, heavy metals, and inorganic salts), microbial communities, and inorganic precipitates lead to clogging that reduces hydraulic conductivity. Traditional control methods often fail to address these underlying processes, necessitating a deeper understanding of clogging mechanisms and effective mitigation strategies. …”
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Navigating the Challenges of Sustainable Dental Practices: Opportunities for Green Innovation in Dentistry by Wajiha Qamar

“…Adopting eco-friendly materials and techniques in dentistry not only fulfils international sustainability criteria but also provides considerable long-term benefits to dental practices and their patients.1 Traditional dental products and practices have a significant environmental impact. …”
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Effect of a Hemodialysis Session on Markers of Inflammation and Endotoxin by Shyam Dheda, David A Vesey, Carmel Hawley, David W Johnson, Magid Fahim

“…People receiving hemodialysis (HD) treatment have higher cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, ascribed to an increased prevalence of traditional cardiovascular risk factors. However, the role of nontraditional risk factors, such as inflammation, has become increasingly recognized. …”
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Analysing DNA methylation and transcriptomic signatures to predict prostate cancer recurrence risk by Fahad M. Aldakheel, Hadeel Alnajran, Shatha A. Alduraywish, Ayesha Mateen, Mohammed S. Alqahtani, Rabbani Syed

“…Early detection and intervention are essential for enhancing patient outcomes and reducing mortality. However, traditional diagnostics such as PSA tests, digital rectal examinations, and biopsies often lack specificity resulting in overdiagnosis. …”
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Evaluation of the antidiarrheal activity of the 80% hydromethanolic crude extract and solvent fractions of Terminalia brownii Fresen (Combretaceae) leaves in Swiss Albino mice by Khalid Ibrahim Kassaw, Dawit Zewdu Wondafrash, Jibril Seid Yesuf, Mestayet Geta Mengistie

“…Castor oil-induced intestinal motility was significantly reduced (p &lt; 0.001) by the crude extract and ethyl acetate fractions at all tested doses.ConclusionThe result from this study suggests significant antidiarrheal activity of Terminalia brownii leaves, which validates its traditional use. The 80% hydromethanolic crude extract and ethyl acetate solvent fractions of Terminalia brownii Fresen leaves have shown better antidiarrheal activity.…”
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In Vivo Corneal Confocal Microscopy Detects Improvement of Corneal Nerve Parameters following Glycemic Control in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes by Xiaofan Jia, Xiaogang Wang, Xiaoxia Wang, Qi Pan, Tongzhang Xian, Xiaobin Yu, Lixin Guo

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A supervised model to identify wolf behavior from tri-axial acceleration by Charlotte Lorand, Léa Bouet, Olivier Devineau, Marianna Chimienti, Alina L. Evans, Peggy Callahan, Mark Beckel, Timothy G. Laske, Ane Eriksen

“…However, wild animals are elusive and traditional GPS studies only provide limited insight into their daily activities. …”
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Exploration of the Immune-Related Signatures and Immune Infiltration Analysis in Melanoma by Ai-lan Li, Yong-mei Zhu, Lai-qiang Gao, Shu-yue Wei, Ming-tao Wang, Qiang Ma, You-you Zheng, Jian-hua Li, Qing-feng Wang

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The Impact of Rural Alimentation on the Motivation and Retention of Indigenous Community Health Workers in India: A Qualitative Study by Ajit Kerketta, Raghavendra A N

“…ConclusionsIndigenous communities have unique food habits and preferences deeply rooted in agriculture and arboriculture. Their traditional eating practices are integral to their rich cultural heritage, with significant social, symbolic, and spiritual importance. …”
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Experimental study of the piezoelectricity of Middle Pleistocene loess in the Weibei region, China by Yanlin JING, Jie LIU, Qingying LIU, Xiaoxiao DUAN, Na XIE, Dengke YANG

“…Investigating the feasibility of replacing traditional car batteries with loess-based piezoelectric cells under the combined action of vibration and upper load is undoubtedly a topic of great interest. …”
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Comparison of Anterior Ocular Biometric Measurements Using Swept-Source and Time-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography by Sisi Chen, Rongrong Gao, Colm McAlinden, Junming Ye, Yiran Wang, Min Chen, Jinhai Huang, Yong Sun, A-Yong Yu

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Green technologies in food colorant extraction: A comprehensive review by Irianto Irianto, Nicky Rahmana Putra, Yustisia Yustisia, Syahrial Abdullah, Syafruddin Syafruddin, Paesal Paesal, Andi Irmadamayanti, Herawati Herawati, Budi Raharjo, Sri Agustini, Asmaliyah Asmaliyah, Amik Krismawati, Bramantyo Airlangga

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Synthesizing the impact of armed conflicts on food security, livelihoods and social dynamics in Amhara region, Ethiopia by Jemal Hassen Muhyie, Desalegn Yayeh, Seblewongiel Ayenalem Kidanie, Wubshet Asnake Metekia, Temesgen Tilahun

“…Communities’ religious and traditional values, informal social networks ​​are affected by the impact of armed conflict, complicating communities’ reconstruction efforts. …”
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Butterfly Pea and Roselle Combination Extracts Reduce V-CAM, ICAM, and IL-6 Levels in High Fat Atherogenic Diet Rats by Karnirius Harefa, Ahmad Hafizullah Ritonga, Riri Safitri, Barita Aritonang, Rahmad Gurusinga, Irmayani Irmayani, Sri Wulan

“…This study showed that using BPRCE as a traditional remedy for preventing and treating CHD at an optimal dose of 500 mg/kgBW might be a potential future application in reducing atherosclerosis biomarkers. …”
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Correlation between night sweats and season fluctuation in China by Cai Chen, Meng Li, Fulai Peng, Danyang Lv, Xiao Ding, Chongxuan Tian, Weilian Ren, Xiangwei Meng, Tiefeng Sun, Yi Wang, Haitao Du, Fengxia Wu, Wei Li, Ping Wang

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Population Pharmacokinetic of Epidural Sufentanil in Labouring Women: A Multicentric, Prospective, Observational Study by Nie Y, Sun X, Cao R, Tang S, Zhou Q, Zhou M, Chen Z, Huang S

“…Yuyan Nie,1,&ast; Xingfeng Sun,1,&ast; Rong Cao,2 Songjiang Tang,3 Qun Zhou,4 Min Zhou,5 Zuolei Chen,6 Shaoqiang Huang1 1Department of Anesthesiology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Anesthesiology, Chengdu Women’s and Children’s Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Anesthesiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Anesthesiology, Jiangxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Nanchang, People’s Republic of China; 5Department of Anesthesiology, Fujian Provincial Maternity and Children’s Hospital, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China; 6Department of Anesthesiology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao Binhai University, Qingdao, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Shaoqiang Huang, Department of Anesthesiology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, 200090, People’s Republic of China, Tel/Fax +86-021-33189900, Email drhuangsq@163.comPurpose: The effects of sufentanil-ropivacaine combination on the parturient women and the course of labor have been well documented. …”
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Time-Series Forecasting of PM_2.5 and PM₁₀ Concentrations Based on the Integration of Surveillance Images by Yong Wu, Xiaochu Wang, Meizhen Wang, Xuejun Liu, Sifeng Zhu

“…Experiments conducted on the 2021 Shanghai dataset demonstrate that the proposed model significantly outperforms traditional machine learning methods in terms of accuracy and robustness for time-series forecasting, achieving <i>R</i>² values of 0.9459 and 0.9045 and RMSE values of 4.79 μg/m³ and 11.51 μg/m³ for PM_2.5 and PM₁₀, respectively. …”
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Inverse relationship of oxidative balance score with hyperuricemia among Chinese adults: a population-based cross-sectional study by Hewei Peng, Ying Han, Jingru Huang, Wenxin Qiu, Huajing Chang, Jiangwang Fang, Xian-E Peng

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