Identification of Soybean E1-E4 Gene Orthologs in the Guar Genome Using Comprehensive Transcriptome Assembly and Annotation by Luisa Criollo Delgado, Aleksei Zamalutdinov, Elena Potokina

“…Taub.), a well-known source of guar gum (food additive E 412). At high latitudes, e.g., in Russia, the main challenge for guar cultivation is the long photoperiod during summer, which delays flowering and maturation of guar plants. …”
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Impact of probiotic supplementation on serum levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor: GRADE-based dose-response meta-analysis by Reza Hashemi, Mohammad M. Hussein M. Raouf, Tanya S. Salih, Marzieh Feyzpour, Maryam Eskandarioun, Najmeh Nezamabadipour, Hossein Gandomkar

“…Abstract Background Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is a key neurotrophin involved in neuroplasticity and cognitive function, with its dysregulation linked to neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders. …”
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Vitamin C, Sugar Content, Color Intensity and Some Physicochemical Properties of Watermelon and Orange Peels by Selvican Gökçe, İsa Arslan Karakütük, Memnune Şengül

“…Therefore, orange peel can be used as a natural antioxidant and color source in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries.…”
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Insight into influence of degradation metabolism of Firmicutes on the microstructure of anthracite coal by Yuewu Wang, Bingjun Liu, Sheng Xue, Yang Yang, Jian Chen, Jingbei Zhang, Chunshan Zheng, Tianyao Zhou

“…Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR) experiments revealed that biodegradation stimulated by nitrogen source reduced the aromaticity of coal by 59.62% and enhanced the hydroxyl functional group content by 1.822 times. …”
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GRAPHIC NOVEL TRANSLATION: SEMIOTIC AND MULTIMODAL PERSPECTIVE by Anna V. Khodorenko.

“…On the one hand, extralinguistic objects engraved in pictures of the graphic novel may present the reason for the translation technique of addition, and on the other hand the absence of some details in the pictures may justify the translation technique of omission. Evaluating functional types of multimodal phenomena also may lead one to adequate selection of synonyms or a phrase to choose in a process of translation having as a “guide” visual image supporting language level of a graphic novel. …”
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Metallosphaera sedula bifurcates into two sizes when it is cultured mixotrophically on soluble iron by Robert C. Blake, Richard G. Painter, Nghi Pham, Olivia Griswold, Brooke White, Richard A. White, Richard A. White, Richard A. White

“…Metallosphaera sedula is a thermoacidophilic archaeon that obtains all of its energy for growth from aerobic respiration and oxidative phosphorylation at the expense of selected organic and inorganic sources of electrons. …”
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Framework for early assessment of food safety hazards in the transition to a more sustainable food system: three case studies in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta by Rosa A. Safitri, Lianne M.S. Bouwman, Marianna Siegmund-Schultze, Tri Minh Nhan, Mohammed Ariful Islam, Esther D. van Asselt, Katja C.W. van Dongen

“…This study applied a qualitative framework to investigate changes in the occurrence of food safety hazards resulting from adopting adaptation strategies at primary production. We selected three case studies (CS) in the VMD: (1) adaptation in the usage and application of water sources for agricultural production, (2) shifting from monoculture rice, duck, and fish to an integrated crop-livestock farming, and (3) introduction of a new crop (i.e., quinoa). …”
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Joint analysis of single-cell RNA sequencing and bulk transcriptome reveals the heterogeneity of the urea cycle of astrocytes in glioblastoma by Minfeng Tong, Qi Tu, Lude Wang, Huahui Chen, Xing Wan, Zhijian Xu

“…We verified the effect of the marker gene on the function of GB cells at the cellular level. Results: The analysis of scRNA-seq data yielded 7 core cell types. …”
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Role of Polyphosphate as an Inorganic Chaperone to Prevent Protein Aggregation Under Copper Stress in <i>Saccharolobus solfataricus</i> by José Acevedo-López, Gabriela González-Madrid, Claudio A. Navarro, Carlos A. Jerez

“…They are present across all life domains, serving as a source of energy, metal chelators, and playing a crucial role in stress defense. …”
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First De Novo genome assembly and characterization of Gaultheria prostrata by Yan-Jun Lin, Xiao-Ya Ding, Yi-Wei Huang, Yi-Wei Huang, Lu Lu

“…(Ericaceae), a type of evergreen shrub, known as a natural source of methyl salicylate, possesses rich germplasm resources, strong habitat adaptability, significant ornamental value, and noteworthy pharmacological activities. …”
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Automated Recipe Generation AI Tool from Food Images using Machine Learning. Approach for Ingredient Extraction and Cooking Instructions by Lwamaza, Eddy, Nuwasiima, Happy

“…It outlines the systematic approach taken to analyze user needs, define functional and non-functional requirements, and develop a robust system architecture. …”
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Estimation of bacterio‐, picophyto‐ and nanophytoplankton abundance in the Middle Caspian Sea by flow cytometry by V. S. Mukhanov, T. V. Rauen, S. V. Vostokov, A. S. Vostokova, E. N. Lobachev

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A comparative assessment of WASH adherence among public and private school students in a rural district in Nigeria by Ayoola O. Bosede, Rejoice C. Enwenonu, Justina U. Udensi, Onyenonachi C. Ihejirika, Kolawole C. Akindulureni, Onyima C. Emenonu, Thelma C. Mezieobi

“…A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 20 secondary schools, with a total of 400 students participating in the study. …”
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Expressing the Author's Position in the English-Language Network Film Review by I. V. Kononova, T. A. Klepikova, E. A. Klenova

“…The authors proceed from the position that the methods of subject verbalization are determined by functional characteristics of discourse. The relevance of the study is due to the interest of modern linguistics in the study of the subject factor in “personal” types of discourse. …”
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The Internationalization of Science and Education as a Global Process: a World-System Approach by A. A. Izgarskaya, S. I. Chernykh

“…Today, there is a need to select theoretical and methodological grounds for explaining the problems that have arisen in Russian science and the educational system in the process of internationalization. …”
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Biomimetic Design Concepts in African Textile Prints: Embracing Nature's Influence on Fashion and Textiles by Frederick Boamah, Benjamin Tawiah, Ebenezer Howard

“…Eight seed articles were identified after which bibliography coupling was done to identify important articles worthy of inclusion based on the main terms in the topic. The co-citation functionality in Google Scholar was used to further identify and select recent articles that meet the inclusion criteria set out. …”
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Association between Prostinogen (KLK15) genetic variants and prostate cancer risk and aggressiveness in Australia and a meta-analysis of GWAS data. by Jyotsna Batra, Felicity Lose, Tracy O'Mara, Louise Marquart, Carson Stephens, Kimberly Alexander, Srilakshmi Srinivasan, Rosalind A Eeles, Douglas F Easton, Ali Amin Al Olama, Zsofia Kote-Jarai, Michelle Guy, Kenneth Muir, Artitaya Lophatananon, Aneela A Rahman, David E Neal, Freddie C Hamdy, Jenny L Donovan, Suzanne Chambers, Robert A Gardiner, Joanne Aitken, John Yaxley, Mary-Anne Kedda, Judith A Clements, Amanda B Spurdle

“…METHODS AND DATA SOURCES: Twelve out of 22 SNPs, selected on the basis of linkage disequilibrium pattern, were analyzed in an Australian sample of 1,011 histologically verified prostate cancer cases and 1,405 ethnically matched controls. …”
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Re-use of Building Products in the Netherlands by Loriane Icibaci

“…Reuse of building products has seen limited regulatory changes and remained a vague procedure within the resource efficiency discourse in the Netherlands. …”
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LeafDPN: An Improved DPN Model for the Identification of Bacterial Blight in Soybean in Natural Environments by Rui Cong, Ying Xu, Hao Su, Jiaying Zhou, Yuxi Hu, Dawei Xin, Qingshan Chen, Rongsheng Zhu, Shuang Song

“…<i>glycinea</i>, is one of the most devastating diseases in soybean with significant yield losses ranging from 4% to 40%. The timely detection of BBS is the foundation for disease control. …”
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Roller-integrated compaction monitoring and assessment of high and low liquid limit silt subgrades using the Green spline interpolation algorithm by Yuchen Yan, Yanwen Zhu, Xian Yang, Lan Qiao, Chuping Wu, Zaizhan An, Qinglong Zhang, Ren Liu, Wang Guo

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