Characterization of alginate-degrading bacteria isolated from seaweed-producing areas of South Korean territory and verification of the bacteria as plant growth-promoting biofertil... by Seung Hwa Jeong, Pyeong Ho Lee, Joon Kwan Moon, Sujin Lee, Yeonjong Koo

“…These findings advance our understanding of alginate degradation and highlight the potential of these bacteria and their alginate lyases as valuable resources in biotechnology applications. In addition, the potential of these bacteria as biofertilizers for promoting plant growth and the production of functional alginate oligosaccharides underscores the need for further exploration and development in this field.IMPORTANCEThis study aimed to isolate alginate-degrading bacteria from the soil samples collected in South Korea’s major seaweed production areas and evaluate their potential as biofertilizers. …”
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Functionalized Polymeric Materials for Catalytic Upgrading of Biobased Feedstocks by Heng Zhang, Chunbao Charles Xu, Song Yang

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Sustainable Material Cutting Optimization Using Deep Q-Networks: A Reinforcement Learning Approach for Resource Efficiency by Chen Linxuan

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Optimal Bidding Capacity of Virtual Power Plant Incorporating Power-to-X Resources on Day-Ahead Energy Market by Kyeong-Hee Cho, Hyung-Chul Jo, Wanbin Son, Soon-Young Kwon, Gilsung Byeon

“…This study modeled the diverse characteristics of P2X resources and established objective functions and constraints. …”
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Long-term yak-grazing alters the plant fine-root resource acquisition strategies in Tibetan alpine meadow by Haiyang Gong, Tserang Donko Mipam, Josep Peñuelas, Jordi Sardans, Youcun Suo, Nan Jia, Heng Huang, Wei Wang, Qingping Zhou, Zhiqiang Wang

“…Understanding how fine-root resource acquisition strategies respond to yak grazing is critical for comprehending the structure and functioning of alpine meadow ecosystems. …”
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Characterizing the content and quality of internet resources on exercise training in Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes and generalized hypermobility spectrum disorder. by Jillian Dhawan, Sahar Sohrabipour, Ali Salman Al-Timimi, Brenawen Elangeswaran, Omer Choudhary, Noor Al Kaabi, Megha Ibrahim Masthan, Daniel Santa Mina, Laura McGillis, Wing Ting Truong, Encarna Camacho Perez, Jane Schubart, Mark Lavallee, Timothy Sheehan, Neyha Cherin, Nimish Mittal, Hance Clarke, Rebecca Bascom, Dmitry Rozenberg

“…<h4>Background</h4>Individuals with Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) and Generalized Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (G-HSD) experience musculoskeletal joint instability, cardiopulmonary manifestations, and functional limitations with online exercise resources commonly utilized. …”
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On forming a system of indicators of sustainable development by A. I. Belousov, E. V. Zakalyukina, G. V. Mihailova

“…The paper proves the relationship between such categories of sustainable development as cost, utility, and sufficiency of resources, which is reflected in the graph proposed by the authors of the coupling curves of cost, utility and sufficiency of the good.Conclusion. …”
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Land use policy and green utilization efficiency in border cities: evidence from northeastern China’s carbon reduction practice by Xuncheng Fan, Lili Zhao

“…IntroductionEfficient land resource utilization is increasingly important for regional development as global attention focuses on sustainable development in border regions. …”
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Editorial: Plant natural products: biosynthesis, regulation, and function by Zongxia Yu, Yongjun Wei, Boyang Ji, Xin Fang

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A metaheuristic approach to model the effect of temperature on urban electricity need utilizing XGBoost and modified boxing match algorithm by Nihuan Liao, Zhihong Hu, Davud Magami

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Utilizing Photothermal Effect Enhances Photocatalytic Water Splitting Coupled with Selective Benzyl Alcohol Oxidation over Schottky Junctions by Bojing Sun, Mengjia Ye, Yachao Xu, Ying Jiang, Dongfang Hou, Xiu‐qing Qiao, Meidi Wang, Yunchen Du, Dong‐Sheng Li

“…Abstract As is well known, there are problems such as low utilization rate of photogenerated holes and resource consumption of sacrificial agent in solar‐driven photocatalytic water splitting to hydrogen technology. …”
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A Web Application for the Photon Strength Function Database by Jongile S., Marian L., Dimitriou P., Wiedeking M.

“…A specialized web application has been developed to manage, query, and visualize photon strength function (PSF) data, compiled as a part of an IAEA Coordinated Research Project. …”
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The biological functions of proanthocyanidin and its application in pig production by Aiying Yu, Lingli Sun, Lingli Sun, Lian Chen, Dan Wang, Zhiyi Li, Yuan Wang, Zhenjiang Wang, Sen Lin

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Bioactive Compounds of Marine Algae and Their Potential Health and Nutraceutical Applications: A Review by Emin Cadar, Antoanela Popescu, Ana-Maria-Laura Dragan, Ana-Maria Pesterau, Carolina Pascale, Valentina Anuta, Irina Prasacu, Bruno Stefan Velescu, Cezar Laurentiu Tomescu, Claudia Florina Bogdan-Andreescu, Rodica Sirbu, Ana-Maria Ionescu

“…In conclusion, the importance of this review is to expand the possibilities for utilizing natural resources by broadening the areas of research for human health and marine nutraceuticals.…”
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The use of low-density EEG for the classification of PPA and MCI by Panteleimon Chriskos, Panteleimon Chriskos, Kyriaki Neophytou, Christos A. Frantzidis, Christos A. Frantzidis, Jessica Gallegos, Alexandros Afthinos, Chiadi U. Onyike, Argye Hillis, Panagiotis D. Bamidis, Kyrana Tsapkini, Kyrana Tsapkini

“…To the best of our knowledge, this is the first attempt to classify individuals from these three populations at the same time.MethodsWe collected three-minute EEG recordings with an 8-channel system from eight MCI, fourteen PPA and eight HC individuals. Utilizing the Relative Wavelet Entropy method, we derived (i) functional connectivity, (ii) graph theory metrics and extracted (iii) various energy rhythms. …”
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Research progress and new thoughts for high-value utilization of low-rank coal according to the future “dual-carbon” policy by Junkai CHONG, Guangchao HU, Jianming GAO, Xiangtao HUO, Min GUO, Fangqin CHENG, Mei ZHANG

“…The preparation of high-value carbon nanomaterials such as carbon dots, nanodiamonds, and graphene from coal can enable the high-value, clean, and efficient utilization of coal. However, these high-value materials are typically produced using high-rank coal as the raw material and strong-acid-oxidation methods that generate secondary pollution and waste valuable residual coal resources. …”
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Energy-Efficient Design of Immigrant Resettlement Housing in Qinghai: Solar Energy Utilization, Sunspace Temperature Control, and Envelope Optimization by Bo Liu, Yu Liu, Qianlong Xin, Xiaomei Kou, Jie Song

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Assessing Gross Motor and Gait Function Using Hip–Knee Cyclograms in Ambulatory Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy by Jehyun Yoo, Juntaek Hong, Jeuhee Lee, Yebin Cho, Taekyung Lee, Dong-wook Rha

“…Weakness, spasticity, and muscle shortening are common in children with cerebral palsy (CP), leading to deficits in gross motor, gait, and selective motor functions. While traditional assessments, such as the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-66), instrumented gait analysis, and the Selective Control Assessment of the Lower Extremity (SCALE), are widely used, they are often limited by the resource-intensive nature of hospital-based evaluations. …”
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Cost-utility analysis of olaparib assisted targeted therapy for BRCA mutation HER2-negative early breast cancer in China and in the United States by Chenxia Xu, Jie Zhuang, Jianrong Shen, Hong Sun, Jiaqin Cai, Xiaoxia Wei

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Escaping the rigidity trap: the functional spectrum of Tibetan formulas by Herbert Schwabl

“…Traditional medical systems, such as Tibetan medicine, exhibit flexibility and resilience by utilizing diverse plant species for similar therapeutic effects—the functional spectrum of a formula. …”
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