The NASA Exoplanet Archive and Exoplanet Follow-up Observing Program: Data, Tools, and Usage by Jessie L. Christiansen, Douglas L. McElroy, Marcy Harbut, David R. Ciardi, Megan Crane, John Good, Kevin K. Hardegree-Ullman, Aurora Y. Kesseli, Michael B. Lund, Meca Lynn, Ananda Muthiar, Ricky Nilsson, Toba Oluyide, Michael Papin, Amalia Rivera, Melanie Swain, Nicholas D. Susemiehl, Raymond Tam, Julian van Eyken, Charles Beichman

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Rapid Detection of Trace Toxicants in Blood Using Thermal Desorption Coupled to Continuous Atmospheric Pressure Interfaced Ion Trap Mass Spectrometry by Hui-wen RUAN, Gui-yun SONG, Zhi-gang FAN, Suo-suo YANG, Jian KANG, Lei HUA, Wei-guo WANG

“…Given its cost-effectiveness and ease of operation, this instrument holds significant potential for widespread application in county-level hospitals with limited analytical resources, enabling rapid diagnosis of acute poisoning, real-time monitoring of drug levels, and disease detection. …”
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High accuracy identification of maize seed varieties based on a lightweight improved YOLOv8 by Siqi Niu, Xiaolin Xu, Ao Liang, Yuliang Yun, Fengqi Hao, Jinqiang Bai, Wenyi Sheng, Dexin Ma

“…Lastly, the loss function was replaced with Inner_SIoU, which was more suitable for small-object detection tasks. …”
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Spin-dependent edge detection and imaging enabled by optical circularly polarised states by Jiale Chen, Zhao-xian Chen, Zi-xin Zhou, Yan-qing Lu, Jun-long Kou

“…Furthermore, these two independent functions can be easily switched by altering the circular polarisation state of the light source.…”
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Functional Component Production Capabilities in Milk Fermentation of Some Featured Lactic Acid Bacteria Species for Use in Different Food Processes by Tuğba Kök Taş, Fatma Ecemnur Duran, Nilgün Özdemir, Ebru Çubuk Demiralay

“…Therefore, the findings of this study will provide the right strain selection for a fermented dairy product or a different non-dairy-based fermented product according to the desired functional properties. …”
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Executive Functions Assessment Based on Wireless EEG and 3D Gait Analysis During Dual-Task: A Feasibility Study by Pasquale Arpaia, Renato Cuocolo, Allegra Fullin, Ludovica Gargiulo, Francesca Mancino, Nicola Moccaldi, Ersilia Vallefuoco, Paolo De Blasiis

“…Executive functions (EFs) are neurocognitive processes planning and regulating daily life actions. …”
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Review of zeolitic-based sorbents for CO2 capture: Insights into functional modifications, economic feasibility and machine learning-enhanced strategies by Saheed A. Ganiyu

“…Advances in zeolitic sorbents, such as pristine zeolites, metal-modified zeolites, amine-functionalized zeolites, and silica-modified zeolites, are reviewed in detail, highlighting their enhanced adsorption performance and selectivity. …”
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HGCS—A Multiplex Transmission Method for Wide-Area Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Cluster Inspection Data in Hybrid Networked Transmission Lines by Ruchao Liao, Xionggang Li, Jinchao Guo, Wenxing Sun, Guoqiang Li

“…The HGCS algorithm in comparison to the existing algorithms uses the innovative hybrid approach, exploiting the strengths of different components to get an optimal balance between computational efficiency and resource utilization. These results show that HGCS is a robust choice to deal with fault detection in less time with a fair distribution of resources.…”
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Microbial community structure and diversity of endophytic and rhizosphere of Cypripedium species in Changbai Mountains by Yuze Shan, Xi Lu, Shizhuo Wang, Hao Cong, Qi Wang, Jiahui Yu, Yiting Xiao, Nan Jiang, Lifei Chen, Yunwei Zhou

“…The diversity of rhizosphere fungi was higher than the diversity of endophytic fungi, C. shanxiense had the highest fungal community richness within four Cypripedium species and predicted that endophytic bacteria had reductive citrate cycle, 3-hydroxypropionate bicycle, and other functions. These endophytes comprise unique Cypripedium plants' microbial community structure in Changbai Mountain (China), providing a direction for further protecting wild Cypripedium resources. …”
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An innovative and mass-sensitive quartz tuning fork (QTF) biosensor for GFAP detection: A novel approach for traumatic brain injury diagnosis by Burcu Özcan, İnci Uludağ Anıl, Mehmet Altay Ünal, Fikret Arı, Mustafa Kemal Sezgintürk, Sibel Ayşıl Özkan

“…This biosensor is designed to facilitate the highly sensitive and selective detection of GFAP in human serum. In contrast to conventional neuroimaging methods, which are resource-intensive and frequently inaccessible in emergency situations, this innovative biosensor offers a portable, cost-effective, and efficient alternative for rapid GFAP measurement. …”
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Peptide-Rich Yeast Fractions from Brewer’s Spent Yeast: A Scalable Fractionation Approach and Their Functional Application in Bakery Products by María Emilia Brassesco, Ana Paupério, Carlos D. Pereira, João Paulo Ferreira, Manuela Pintado

“…Brewer’s spent yeast (BSY), a significant brewing by-product, poses environmental challenges and opportunities for valorization as a sustainable protein source. This study focuses on transforming BSY into high-value functional ingredients for food applications. …”
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Watercress (<i>Nasturtium officinale</i>) as a Functional Food for Non-Communicable Diseases Prevention and Management: A Narrative Review by Chikondi Maluwa, Blecious Zinan’dala, Hataichanok Chuljerm, Wason Parklak, Kanokwan Kulprachakarn

“…It also appears to enhance insulin function and reduce blood glucose levels. In cancer models, watercress extracts exhibit antiproliferative, pro-apoptotic, and chemoprotective properties, with selective toxicity towards cancer cells and protective effects on normal cells. …”
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Broad-line AGNs at 3.5 < z < 6: The Black Hole Mass Function and a Connection with Little Red Dots by Anthony J. Taylor, Steven L. Finkelstein, Dale D. Kocevski, Junehyoung Jeon, Volker Bromm, Ricardo O. Amorín, Pablo Arrabal Haro, Bren E. Backhaus, Micaela B. Bagley, Eduardo Banados, Rachana Bhatawdekar, Madisyn Brooks, Antonello Calabrò, Óscar A. Chávez Ortiz, Yingjie Cheng, Nikko J. Cleri, Justin W. Cole, Kelcey Davis, Mark Dickinson, Callum Donnan, James S. Dunlop, Richard S. Ellis, Vital Fernández, Adriano Fontana, Seiji Fujimoto, Mauro Giavalisco, Andrea Grazian, Jingsong Guo, Nimish P. Hathi, Benne W. Holwerda, Michaela Hirschmann, Kohei Inayoshi, Jeyhan S. Kartaltepe, Yana Khusanova, Anton M. Koekemoer, Vasily Kokorev, Rebecca L. Larson, Gene C. K. Leung, Ray A. Lucas, Derek J. McLeod, Lorenzo Napolitano, Masafusa Onoue, Fabio Pacucci, Casey Papovich, Pablo G. Pérez-González, Nor Pirzkal, Rachel S. Somerville, Jonathan R. Trump, Stephen M. Wilkins, L. Y. Aaron Yung, Haowen Zhang

“…We use a multistep pre-selection and Bayesian fitting to ensure a high-quality sample of sources with broad Balmer lines and narrow forbidden lines. …”
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Sodium-dependent phosphate transporter NaPi2b as a candidate for targeted therapy: features of structure, function, and expression by R. G. Kiyamova, R. A. Vlasenkova, L. F. Bulatova

“…According to various sources, the transporter has from 6 to 12 transmembrane domains, 2 co-transport domains, a large extracellular localization domain, as well as N- and C-terminal domains that face the inside of the cell. …”
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Identification, Cloning, and Functional Characterization of Carotenoid Cleavage Dioxygenase (CCD) from <i>Olea europaea</i> and <i>Ipomoea nil</i> by Kaixuan Ke, Yufeng Zhang, Xinyi Wang, Zhaoyan Luo, Yangyang Chen, Xianying Fang, Linguo Zhao

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Research on Automotive Radar Mutual Interference Mitigation Method based on V2X Communication Assistance by Yangshui Gao, Liping Kui, Qinbiao Yang, Lei Xiong, Rong Zhang, Zhenting Chen

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The effects of acupoint catgut embedding therapy on anthropometric parameters and endocrine function in obese women: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Shuangqiu Li, Hongfei Zhou, Muhan Zhou, Liangliang Lou, Li Luo, Shan Ji

“…Risk of bias assessment revealed generally low bias in randomization and measurement domains, though selective reporting and missing data handling raised concerns in some studies. …”
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Upcycling <i>Luffa cylindrica</i> (Luffa Sponge) Seed Press Cake as a Functional Ingredient for Meat Substitute Formulations by Génica Lawrence, Thaïna Josy, Ewa Pejcz, Agata Wojciechowicz-Budzisz, Remigiusz Olędzki, Katarzyna Górska, Adam Zając, Guylène Aurore, Joanna Harasym

“…The blends demonstrated complementary functional characteristics, with the LP30/TF70 formulation selected for meat substitute development based on optimal textural properties. …”
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Design and Development of a Public AI Referee Assistance System Based on Harmony OS Platform by Jingjing Zhao, Chang Zhu, Bo Leng, Jiantao Qi

“…Its main function is to use computer vision technology to make correct and fair judgments on controversial decisions in badminton matches. …”
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A Comprehensive Quality Evaluation System for Medicinal Leeches by Integrating Macromolecular Protein Analysis and Small-Molecule Marker Detection as Well as Quantitative Bioassays by Wenduan Wang, Yufei Liu, Wenjiao Lou, Liangmian Chen, Tianze Xie, Zhimin Wang, Yue Ma, Huimin Gao

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