Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis genome resources and metabolite profiling at the strain level and their ability to alleviate anxiety-like behavior in a sleep-deprived mouse... by Yao-Kun Zhang, Liang Zhang, Xue Ni, Shu-Wen Zhang, Min-Zhi Jiang, Si-Lu Zhang, Guo-Xun Xiao, He Jiang, Ming-Xia Bi, Yu-Lin Wang, Chang Liu, Shuang-Jiang Liu

“…In this study, we characterized 16 B animalis subsp. lactis isolates from fecal samples and probiotic sources. We assessed the genotype-phenotype correlations related to growth, carbon source utilization, and stress tolerance in vitro. …”
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Optimized decomposition and identification method for multiple power quality disturbances by Wang Zhaoqing, Chang Yanzhao, Chen Jianlei, Bao Weiyu

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Cost-effectiveness of bioimpedance-guided fluid management in patients undergoing haemodialysis: the BISTRO RCT by Mandana Zanganeh, John Belcher, James Fotheringham, David Coyle, Elizabeth J Lindley, David F Keane, Fergus J Caskey, Indranil Dasgupta, Andrew Davenport, Ken Farrington, Sandip Mitra, Paula Ormandy, Martin Wilkie, Jamie H Macdonald, Ivonne Solis-Trapala, Julius Sim, Simon J Davies, Lazaros Andronis

“…Sensitivity analyses explored the impact of different scenarios, sources of resource use data and value sets. Results The bioimpedance-guided fluid management group was associated with £382 lower average cost per patient (95% CI −£3319 to £2556) and 0.043 more quality-adjusted life-years (95% CI −0.019 to 0.105) compared with the current fluid management group, with neither values being statistically significant. …”
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Seasonal Self-Purification Process of Nutrients Entering Coastal Water from Land-Based Sources in Tieshan Bay, China: Insights from Incubation Experiments by Fang Xu, Peng Zhang, Yingxian He, Huizi Long, Jibiao Zhang, Dongliang Lu, Chaoxing Ren

“…The differential self-purification efficiencies underscore the importance of calibrating pollution control strategies according to both anthropogenic discharge characteristics and regional hydrochemical resilience, which is of key importance for ensuring the traceability and control of land-based sources of pollution into the sea and the scientific utilization of the self-purification capacity of the bay water body.…”
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The Role of Left Atrial Strain in Differentiating Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source From Other Acute Ischemic Stroke Subtypes Related to Large‐Vessel Occlusion by Yanjuan Zhang, Jincheng Jiao, Yingying Wang, Sheng Liu, Yuezhou Cao, Haibing Shi, Minglong Chen, Mingfang Li

“…ABSTRACT Introduction To evaluate left atrial (LA) function in patients with embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS) and other subtypes of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) related to large‐vessel occlusion (LVO). …”
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Spatiotemporal Urban Evolution Along the China–Laos Railway in Laos Determined Using Multiple Sources of Remote-Sensed Landscape Indicators and Interpretable Machine Learning by Dongxue Li, Jin Tang, Qiao Hu, Mingjuan Dong, Soukanh Chithpanya

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Dynamics of Population Patch Distribution by Alexander N. Kirillov, Inna V. Danilova

“…The approach is based on a utility function that takes into account the amount of resources in a patch, the population − patch distance, and the measure of information certainty on patch utility. …”
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PRODUCTIVITY AND RESOURCE USE EFFICIENCY AMONG BENEFICIARIES OF E - WALLET INPUT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM COMPONENT OF GROWTH ENHANCEMENT SUPPORT SCHEME (GESS) IN ADAMAWA STATE, NIGERIA by Dengle Yuniyus GIROH, Apagu Dawa MEDUGU, Dauna YAKUBU

“…Despite all these abundant human and natural resources, Nigeria is still unable to feed her citizens due to low productivity which could be attributed to low fertilizer use, low improved seed utilization and low government expenditure on agriculture. …”
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The impact of chronic illness resources, fear of recurrence, hope, and health locus of control on self-management behaviors in post-stroke patients: a cross-sectional study by Jingxia Cheng, Xiaolian Jiang, Xi Liao, Lili Zhou, Li Qin, Hongying Liu

“…Approximately 56.2% of the variation in self-management behaviors in post-stroke patients could be explained by educational level (β = 0.222, P < 0.001), rehabilitation training (β = 0.444, P < 0.001), physician/health care team resources (β = 0.139, P = 0.007), family and friends resources (β = 0.160, P = 0.003), personal resources (β = 0.182, P = 0.002), fear of recurrence (β = –0.145, P = 0.001), internal locus of control (β = 0.181, P < 0.001), and chance health locus of control (β = –0.141, P = 0.004).ConclusionThe self-management of post-stroke patients was moderate, with emotional management and utilization of resources being the weaknesses. …”
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Multi-Stage and Multi-Objective Optimization of Solar Air-Source Heat Pump Systems for High-Rise Residential Buildings in Hot-Summer and Cold-Winter Regions by Zhen Wang, Jiaxuan Wang, Chenxi Lv

“…This helps to improve the energy utilization efficiency of the system. For the economy of the system, the increase in the collector area and the reduction in the heat production of the air source heat pump in the second stage, as well as the increase in the volume of the water tank, have combined to reduce the operating costs of the system and improve its economy. …”
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Strategies to scale up the technical, allocative and economic efficiency of major millet growing farmers in India – A primal system approach by Kannan Thomas Felix, K.B. Ramappa, Padma Lakshmi Govindarajan

“…The research aims to understand the technical, allocative, and economic inefficiencies in millet farming to enhance productivity and resource utilization. It is hypothesized that inefficiencies in millet cultivation significantly impact input demand and cultivation costs, and addressing these inefficiencies can lead to improved agricultural practices and yields. …”
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Internet of vehicles empowered by edge intelligence by Yan ZHANG, Ke ZHANG, Jiayu CAO

“…By pushing computing,storage and other resources to the proximity of end devices,edge intelligence empowers network edge entities powerful information processing and content delivery capabilities,while providing efficient and low-latency service support for the development and implementation of novel mobile services.Thus,edge intelligence is profoundly changing the functions of mobile applications and the utilization patterns of network resources.The application of edge intelligence technology in vehicular networks was studied firstly,and the core scientific problems that need to be solved in designing an efficient vehicular edge system was presented.Then,the technical challenges faced in solving these problems were analyzed and the corresponding solution strategies were given.…”
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Comparative Analysis of Short-Term and Long-Term Clinical Efficacy of Mesenchymal Stem Cells from Different Sources in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Network Meta-Analysis by Qi Xin Ding, Xu Wang, Tian Shu Li, Yue Fang Li, Wan Yue Li, Jia Huan Gao, Yu Rong Liu, WeiSheng Zhuang

“…A meta-analysis revealed that different sources of MSCs improved knee function and pain more effectively among patients suffering from knee OA (KOA) than controls. …”
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Spatial accessibility and equity of primary healthcare in Zhejiang, China by Rixiang Xu, Caiming Xu, Lang Wu, Xuefeng Xie, Tingyu Mu

“…Objective This study aims to quantify the spatial accessibility (SA) and evaluate the equity of PHC resources in a pilot province for healthcare reform, and its municipalities, thereby providing insights that can be generalized to the broader context of China. …”
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Bioactive compounds from New Zealand's native edible plants: Their role in future functional foods by Ali Rashidinejad

“…These plants offer a rich source of bioactive compounds that can be incorporated into functional foods to enhance their health‐promoting properties. …”
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Sea dragon metabolome and lipidome unveil bioactive functional food candidates with sepsis therapeutic activities by Huixiang Wu, Miaoyu Li, Lijun Ge, Weibo Lu, Xuewei Shen, Yu Zhang, Zengyan Wu, Jianding Wang, Yonghui Wu, Huijuan Mao, Jianliang Zhang, Qingcheng Wang, Jing Xue, Qing Shen, Yuexing Tu

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A Perspective on Rehabilitation Through Open-Source Low-Cost 3D-Printed Distal to the Wrist Joint Transitional Prosthetics: Towards Autonomous Hybrid Devices by Florin-Felix Răduică, Ionel Simion, Ioana-Cătălina Enache, Elena Narcisa Valter, Alessandro Naddeo

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A multi-objective improved horse herd optimizer based on convex lens imaging for stochastic optimization of wind energy resources in distribution networks considering reliability a... by Fude Duan, Ali Basem, Dheyaa J. Jasim, Mahdiyeh Eslami, Mustafa Okati

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Utilization of artichoke (<i>Cynara scolymus L.</i>) by-products for enhancing nutritional value and phytochemical content of cookies by A. S.M. Ammar, Y. M. Riyad, A. A.A. Ebrahiem

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Sustainable reputation of lithium-ion battery supplier and its impact on transaction equilibrium in the electric vehicle supply chain by Yuan Liu, Yunqi Li, Jingjing Hao, Lingxuan Sun

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