Precision wings treating skeletal class II in growing patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Paulo Mecenas, Renata Travassos da Rosa Moreira Bastos, Nathalia Carolina Fernandes Fagundes, David Normando

“…Abstract Background Skeletal Class II malocclusion, often associated with mandibular deficiency, is commonly treated with functional appliances. Precision Wings are a functional appliance that provides an alternative approach by combining mandibular advancement with dental alignment. …”
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Effects of cupping therapy on chronic musculoskeletal pain and collateral problems: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Tingting Sun, Yuanyuan Jia, Xiaosheng Dong, Yunlong Chai, Zhenmin Bai, Xiao Hou

“…The objective of this review and meta-analysis is to assess the effectiveness of cupping therapy in patients with CMP.Design Systematic review and meta-analysis.Data sources PubMed, Web of Science, EBSCO, Cochrane Library and CNKI (China National Knowledge Infrastructure) were searched through 20 December 2024.Eligibility criteria for selecting studies We included randomised control trials that compared cupping therapy for patients with CMP on outcomes (ie, pain intensity, functional disability and mental health).Data extraction and synthesis Two independent reviewers used standardised methods to search, screen and code included studies. …”
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Molecular Insights into Rice Immunity: Unveiling Mechanisms and Innovative Approaches to Combat Major Pathogens by Muhammad Usama Younas, Bisma Rao, Muhammad Qasim, Irshad Ahmad, Guangda Wang, Quanyi Sun, Xiongyi Xuan, Rashid Iqbal, Zhiming Feng, Shimin Zuo, Maximilian Lackner

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Scrolling to Success: A Systematic Analysis of Social Media’s Role in Scholarly Communications by Nur Syazwani Ahmad, Ali Fauzi, Samsul Farid Samsuddin, Shamshul Bahri

“…Through a rigorous analysis of 42 articles, selected from an initial pool of 108 publications across two major databases spanning a 14-year period, this research identifies five key themes that shape scholarly social media engagement in Asia: overall usage, analytical approaches to social media data, the functions platforms serve, the features utilized, and the communication behaviors exhibited. …”
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Genetic dissection of crown rust resistance in oat and the identification of key adult plant resistance genes by Nikwan Shariatipour, Mahboobeh Yazdani, Anders Carlsson, Therése Bengtsson, Shahryar F. Kianian, Marja Jalli, Mahbubjon Rahmatov, the PPP RobOat Consortium

“…From 11 studies conducted between 2003 and 2024, we selected 167 QTLs, of which 127 were successfully mapped onto an oat consensus linkage map. …”
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Multiobjective Optimization Design of Green Building Energy Consumption Based on Inorganic Thermal Insulation Nanomaterials by Yuan Yuan, Songtao Li

“…In order to solve the problem that building engineering construction needs to consume a lot of energy and cause environmental pollution, which will pose a great pressure on urban resources and environment, this paper proposes that, in building engineering construction, appropriate green construction technology must be selected in combination with the actual situation, so as to effectively reduce the energy consumption of building engineering and improve the use efficiency of building engineering. …”
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Features of the species composition based on the trophic analysis of artificial woody plantations of the Kryvyi Rih mining and industrial district by Maksym Kvitko, Olena Lykholat, Tetyana Lykholat, Mykhailo Holubiev, Yuriy Lykholat

“…It does not reach the optimal level when forests have the most positive effect on the climate, soils, and water resources, mitigate the consequences of erosion processes. …”
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Consistent microbial insights across sequencing methods in soil studies: the role of reference taxonomies by Niranjana Rose Edwin, Aoife Duff, Coline Deveautour, Fiona Brennan, Florence Abram, Orla O'Sullivan

“…Our study underscores the need for careful method selection based on project requirements, database availability, and financial resources.IMPORTANCEStudying the microorganisms in soil remains a challenge as soils are one of the most complex and diverse environments. …”
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Frailty prevalence and its associations in a subacute geriatric ward in Singapore by Christine Yuanxin Chen, Thulasi Chandran, Vivian Cantiller Barrera, Rachelle Tumbokon Tan-Pantanao, Tanya Joy Zapata Quicho, Zin Tun Thant, Kiat Sern Goh

“…Data on history of healthcare utilisation, medications, length of stay, selected blood investigations and presence of geriatric syndromes were also collected. …”
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Evaluating the Impact of Early Intervention on Developmental Outcomes in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Comparative Study in Bangladesh by Anika Ferdous, MD Nahid Hassan Nishan, Siva Ganesan

“…Tailored EI programs addressing these areas could enhance developmental outcomes and functional independence for children with ASD in resource-limited settings like Bangladesh. …”
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Role of information technology in enhancing competitive priorities: Evidence from Yemeni pharmaceutical sector by Khadeeja Aljaradi, Ahmad Alshami

“…Type of article: Research Article AbstractThe pharmaceutical sector in Yemen faces intensified competition and resource constraints, necessitating operational excellence and innovation to sustain competitiveness. …”
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Transcriptome analysis reveals common and distinct mechanisms for sheepgrass (Leymus chinensis) responses to defoliation compared to mechanical wounding. by Shuangyan Chen, Yueyue Cai, Lexin Zhang, Xueqing Yan, Liqin Cheng, Dongmei Qi, Qingyuan Zhou, Xiaoxia Li, Gongshe Liu

“…GO, KOG and pathway-based enrichment analyses were performed to determine and further understand the biological functions of those differentially expressed genes (DEGs). …”
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Possibilities for computer-based assessment the quality indicators of Kashkaval cheese using image processing by Balabanov Alexandar, Andreeva Hristina, Danev Angel, Bosakova-Ardenska Atanaska, Ivanov Galin, Balabanova Tatyana

“…The current study presents two open-source software products – ImageJ and Scilab and their functionalities that are applied for image analysis of three samples of Kashkaval cheese, which are produced using different sodium chloride content. …”
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Ocular Toxicity Associated with Tamoxifen Administration in Patients with Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review by Tejaswi Vadde, Neha Narayan, Amulya Varshini Banka, Shravani Divity, Yethindra Vityala

“…Introduction: Tamoxifen (TAM), a selective Oestrogen Receptor (ER) modulator, is widely used for treating and preventing ER-positive Breast Cancer (BC). …”
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Salinity Gradients Override Hydraulic Connectivity in Shaping Bacterial Community Assembly and Network Stability at a Coastal Aquifer–Reservoir Interface by Cuixia Zhang, Haiming Li, Mengdi Li, Qian Zhang, Sihui Su, Xiaodong Zhang, Han Xiao

“…The coastal zone presents complex hydrodynamic interactions among inland groundwater, reservoir water, and intruding seawater, with important implications for ecosystem functioning and water quality. However, the relative roles of hydraulic connectivity and seawater-driven salinity gradients in shaping microbial communities at the aquifer–reservoir interface remain unclear. …”
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Bertolotti Syndrome: Does it really exist? systematic review by Acevedo-Gonzalez Juan Carlos, Delgado-Caicedo Mónica Gabriela, Lacouture-Silgado Isabella

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Saturdays-in-Motion: Education and Empowerment through an Interdisciplinary Team Approach for Parkinson’s Disease in Cali-Colombia by Beatriz E. Muñoz, Valentina Quintana-Peña, Maria C. Gonzalez, Jaime A. Valderrama, Yor Jaggy Castaño-Pino, Domiciano Rincón, Andrés Navarro, Jorge L. Orozco

“…The progression of PD produces an important disease burden in patients due to functional impairment, which also has repercussions on caregivers. …”
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Comparative study of nosZI and nosZII clade isolates: insights into their responses to environmental variables and soil fertilization types by Haoran Li, Qishi Luo, Lichao Sun, Huicui Xu, Xiaodong Hao, Kai Zhu, Ming Li, Bao Li, Wei Jiao, Jibiao Geng, Zhiqun Chen, Lihua Huang, Zongwei Xia

“…In contrast, the nosZI strain tended to increase emissions, except under the mixed fertilization regime.DiscussionThese findings highlight the importance of selecting N2O-reducing microbial strains based on their functional capacity and environmental tolerance. …”
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Impact of UAV-Derived RTK/PPK Products on Geometric Correction of VHR Satellite Imagery by Muhammed Enes Atik, Mehmet Arkali, Saziye Ozge Atik

“…Satellite imagery is a widely used source of spatial information in many applications, such as land use/land cover, object detection, agricultural monitoring, and urban area monitoring. …”
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Digital Twins by Physical Education Teaching Practice in Visual Sensing Training System by Xinran Liu, Ji Jiang

“…Moreover, 25 participants are invited to carry out the exercise detection and analysis experiment, and the joint monitoring of their daily movements is tested. …”
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