Characteristics of Plasmodium vivax apicomplexan amino acid transporter 8 (PvApiAT8) in the cationic amino acid transport by Wang-Jong Lee, Ernest Mazigo, Jin-Hee Han, Seok Ho Cha

“…PvApiAT8 was sodium-independent and functioned at pH levels between 6.5 and 8.5, with no efflux activity observed. …”
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In Vivo Assessment of Bone Regeneration in Alginate/Bone ECM Hydrogels with Incorporated Skeletal Stem Cells and Single Growth Factors. by David Gothard, Emma L Smith, Janos M Kanczler, Cameron R Black, Julia A Wells, Carol A Roberts, Lisa J White, Omar Qutachi, Heather Peto, Hassan Rashidi, Luis Rojo, Molly M Stevens, Alicia J El Haj, Felicity R A J Rose, Kevin M Shakesheff, Richard O C Oreffo

“…The proposed hydrogel system functioned without the need for growth factor incorporation or an exogenous inducible cell source. …”
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Comparative analysis of gut symbionts in Tribolium castaneum (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) and their dietary substrate, sauce-flavored Daqu by Jun Lü, Shan Xu, Can Teng, Rujia Huang, Guiqin Xiong, Qin Cheng

“…., Weissella) were scarce in guts (0.6%) and vice versa. Fungal source tracking revealed SFD contributed 89–94% of gut fungi, vastly exceeding bacterial inputs (2.8–5%). …”
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Melatonin in the regulation of human life and its role in development pathology by A. V. Shilova, N. I. Ananyeva, N. Yu. Safonova, L. V. Lukina

“…For a detailed analysis, 42 literature sources were selected for the melatonin role in the development of neurological and mental disorders. …”
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Evaluating Factors Affecting Interior Architectural Space Quality to Enhance Spatial Resilience and Human Productivity: An Application of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs by Moharam Ghahremani Drvish, Farhang Mozafar, Ceyed bagher Hoseini, Fateme Mahdizadeye seraj

“…It can be said that human perception is at the center of any environmental behavior because it is the source of all environmental information. Resilience is the ability to bounce back, endure hardship, cope well, hang on to a lifeline, survive well, recover well, show strength, endure hardship (without breaking), be resourceful, and keep moving forward despite setbacks. …”
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Types of Attributive Constructions in Middle English Poetry by E. A. Nilsen, I. K. Mashko

“…The research focuses on attributive constructions functioning in Middle English poetic texts. The analysis of the identified attributive structures using a morphological approach is carried out. …”
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Solar‐Powered Hierarchical Microenvironments with Authigenic Multi‐Field Synergies for Simultaneous Extraction of Freshwater and Cesium by Liuyan Zhu, Lin Zhu, Ting Shi, Ke Zhao, Wenwen He, Lu Han, Zeying Jin, Jialin Kang, Shanfu Sun, Ningning Cao, Zhen Yu

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Suspensory Materials for Surgery of Blepharoptosis: A Systematic Review of Observational Studies. by Elena Pacella, Daniele Mipatrini, Fernanda Pacella, Giulia Amorelli, Andrea Bottone, Gianpaolo Smaldone, Paolo Turchetti, Giuseppe La Torre

“…The following materials were investigated: Fascia Lata, Mersilene, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and Silicon.<h4>Data source and methods</h4>Following the Prisma procedure, on January 30th, 2016 we used the following electronic databases to select the studies: MEDLINE and Scopus.…”
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A Transition Metal‐Free Approach for the Conversion of Real‐Life Cellulose‐Based Biomass into Formate by Tong Zhang, Peng Ren, Yuman Qin, Thanh Huyen Vuong, Ana V. Cunha, Remco W. A. Havenith, Jabor Rabeah, Shoubhik Das

“…On the other hand, the world production of biomass is estimated at 146 billion metric tons per year and that can be considered as a prospective source of FA and their salts. Additionally, cellulose accounts for approximately 35–45% of the biomass composition. …”
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Assessment of Serum Vitamin D Levels and Evaluation of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Vitamin D Deficiency among Emergency Health-care Workers at a Tertiary Care Center in N... by Sakshi Yadav, Prakash Ranjan Mishra, R. Rajalekshmi, Bharath Gopinath, Praveen Aggarwal, Akshaya Ramaswami, Paulina, Mohit Sharma

“…While most participants were aware of the active form of vitamin D, its sources and critical functions, knowledge about non-skeletal manifestations and measurable forms of vitamin D deficiency was limited. …”
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Common bean processing to obtain a protein ingredient for the plant-based market by Janice Ribeiro Lima, Tatiana de Lima Azevedo, Melicia Cintia Galdeano, Ilana Felberg, Caroline Grassi Mellinger

“…They are naturally rich sources of proteins, ranging from 19% to 24%. This study aimed to define conditions for obtaining protein concentrate from common beans using alkaline extraction with subsequent acid precipitation. …”
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An 1800 MHz Electromagnetic Field Affects Hormone Levels, Sperm Quality, and Behavior in Laboratory Rats (<i>Rattus norvegicus</i>) by Krzysztof Pawlak, Bartosz Bojarski, Wojciech Jagusiak, Tomasz Wojnar, Zenon Nieckarz, Zbigniew Arent, Magdalena Ludwiczak, Malwina Lasko

“…In addition to natural electromagnetic fields (EMFs), so-called artificial electromagnetic fields exist in the biosphere, with mobile communications being one of their main sources. This study aimed to determine the impact of EMF at a frequency of 1800 MHz on the concentrations of selected hormones, sperm motility, viability, morphology and behaviors in laboratory rats. …”
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Controllable surface carrier type of metal oxide nanocrystals for multifunctional photocatalysis by Han Li, Yingchun Ding, Kaiyi Luo, Qiuping Zhang, Huan Yuan, Shuyan Xu, Ming Xu

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Multi-Omics Analysis Provides Insights into Green Soybean in Response to Cold Stress by Yanhui Lin, Guangping Cao, Jing Xu, Honglin Zhu, Liqiong Tang

“…The DEGs and DEMs were further subjected to KEGG functional analysis. Finally, 11 metabolites (such as sucrose, lactose, melibiose, and dehydroascorbate) and 17 genes (such as <i>GOLS</i>, <i>GLA</i>, <i>UGDH</i>, and <i>ALDH</i>) were selected as candidates associated with cold tolerance. …”
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Pathology-specific experimental antivenoms for haemotoxic snakebite: The impact of immunogen diversity on the in vitro cross-reactivity and in vivo neutralisation of geographically... by Nessrin Alomran, Jaffer Alsolaiss, Laura-Oana Albulescu, Edouard Crittenden, Robert A Harrison, Stuart Ainsworth, Nicholas R Casewell

“…Two different immunogen mixtures, consisting of seven and twelve haemotoxic venoms sourced from geographically diverse and/or medically important snakes, were used to raise ovine polyclonal antibodies, prior to characterisation of their immunological binding characteristics and in vitro neutralisation profiles against each of the venoms. …”
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Bioactive Compounds and Antioxidant Activity of <i>Boletus edulis</i>, <i>Imleria badia</i>, <i>Leccinum scabrum</i> in the Context of Environmental Conditions and Heavy Metals Bio... by Zofia Sotek, Katarzyna Malinowska, Małgorzata Stasińska, Ireneusz Ochmian

“…From a practical perspective, the results highlight the importance of species selection and sourcing location when considering wild mushrooms for consumption or processing, particularly in the context of nutritional value and contaminant load. …”
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Assessment and Optimization of Hydrological Connectivity for Effective Management of Water Resources in the Samian Watershed by Zeinab Hazbavi, Nazila Alaei

“…Accordingly, increasing attention has been given to the structural and functional connectivity of river networks as the primary source of surface water supply, while this can be a potential watershed-scale management solution. …”
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Implementation of a Neural Network for Adaptive PID Tuning in a High-Temperature Thermal System by Juan Carlos Almachi, Ramiro Vicente, Edwin Bone, Jessica Montenegro, Edgar Cando, Salvatore Reina

“…Implemented on an 18 kW retrofitted Blue-M furnace, the system was characterized by second-order transfer functions for heating and forced convection cooling. …”
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Partial Purification of <i>Bacillus cereus</i> Enzyme Expression for Bio-Pulping of Lignin Degraders Isolated from <i>Coptotermus curvignathus</i> by Sharfina Mutia Syarifah, Ashuvila Mohd Aripin, Nadiah Ishak, Nosa Septiana Anindita, Mohd Firdaus Abdul-Wahab, Angzzas Sari Mohd Kassim

“…Despite extensive research on <i>Bacillus</i> sp. as lignin degraders, the enzyme mechanisms involved, particularly in <i>Bacillus cereus</i> isolated from termite guts, remain unclear. In this study, the selected Bacillus cereus was fermented to extract the lignin-degrading enzymes to identify the enzymes responsible for lignin degradation using the sample substrate empty fruit bunch (EFB) as their sole carbon source. …”
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Feature engineering for fault detection and diagnosis in Power Transmission Lines using a tree-based approach by Hassan N. Noura, Zaid Allal, Ola Salman, Khaled Chahine

“…The Power Transmission Line (PTL) is a pivotal infrastructure in the efficient distribution of electrical power, connecting the source generating stations to end-point consumers. …”
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