Green synthesis and detailed characterization of selenium nanoparticles derived from Alangium salviifolium (L.f) Wangerin by Karunya Saravanan, Manivannan Madhaiyan, Prabu Periyasamy, Prasath Manivannan, Alpaslan Bayrakdar, Dr. V. Balakrishnan

“…This study not only highlights an effective green synthesis route for Se NPs but also underscores the importance of utilizing natural resources in nanomaterial production. …”
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Mapping the genetic landscape establishing a tumor immune microenvironment favorable for anti-PD-1 response by Daniel A. Skelly, John P. Graham, Mingshan Cheng, Mayuko Furuta, Andrew Walter, Thomas A. Stoklasek, Hongyuan Yang, Timothy M. Stearns, Olivier Poirion, Ji-Gang Zhang, Jessica D.S. Grassmann, Diane Luo, William F. Flynn, Elise T. Courtois, Chih-Hao Chang, David V. Serreze, Francesca Menghi, Laura G. Reinholdt, Edison T. Liu

“…Summary: Identifying host genetic factors modulating immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) efficacy is experimentally challenging. Our approach, utilizing the Collaborative Cross mouse genetic resource, fixes the tumor genomic configuration while varying host genetics. …”
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Construction and Completion of the Knowledge Graph for Cow Estrus with the Association Rule Mining by Zhiwei Cheng, Luyu Ding, Cheng Peng, Helong Yu, Baozhu Yang, Ligen Yu, Qifeng Li

“…To uncover potential relationships within the graph, we applied and compared two association rule algorithms: FP-Growth and Apriori. We utilized Boolean functions derived from association rule learning to validate the ability of the rules to identify normal estrus. …”
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Stem cell therapy use in patients with dementia: a systematic review by Olivier Uwishema, Malak Ghezzawi, Magda Wojtara, Ignatius N Esene, Kehinde Obamiro

“…We reviewed studies on the application of SCs in dementia, focusing on the following aspects: Animal models used in pre-clinical studies, tissue sources of SCs and donor species, and administrative routes and outcome assessments. …”
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Carbon footprint of coffee production: the case study of Indian Robusta coffee by Sandra P. Iglesias, Paraskevi Karka, John A. Posada, Ralph E.F. Lindeboom, Machteld van den Broek, Girigan Gopi, Manju Mathew, TD John, Vipin Champatan, P.V. Aravind

“…Calculating the carbon footprint (CF) in coffee processing is crucial for identifying and mitigating key sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Utilizing the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology, the current study quantifies the CF associated with Robusta dry coffee processing by collecting primary data through interviews with coffee producers and visits to coffee processing units, roasting, and grinding facilities in Wayanad, India. …”
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NORDIC denoising on VASO data by Lasse Knudsen, Lasse Knudsen, Luca Vizioli, Federico De Martino, Lonike K. Faes, Daniel A. Handwerker, Steen Moeller, Peter A. Bandettini, Peter A. Bandettini, Laurentius Huber

“…The use of submillimeter resolution functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) is increasing in popularity due to the prospect of studying human brain activation non-invasively at the scale of cortical layers and columns. …”
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ScreenSafeFuture: A parent-empathetic and pragmatic mhealth application for toddlers' brain development addressing screen-addiction challenges by Nafisa Anjum, Md. Mehedi Hasan, Syeda Umme Salma, Liang Zhao, Maria Valero de Clemente, Nazmus Sakib

“…Final milestone will analyse changes in parental knowledge, shifts in parental attitudes, and increased awareness of resources. These development phases will utilize the Delphi panel consensus for a more reliable and robust outcome, ensuring its effectiveness in addressing screen addiction challenges and supporting younger generations' healthy development.…”
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Transforming Bone Tunnel Evaluation in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Introducing a Novel Deep Learning System and the TB-Seg Dataset by Ke Xie, Mingqian Yu, Jeremy Ho-Pak Liu, Qixiang Ma, Limin Zou, Gene Chi-Wai Man, Jiankun Xu, Patrick Shu-Hang Yung, Zheng Li, Michael Tim-Yun Ong

“…Evaluating bone tunnels is crucial for assessing functional recovery after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. …”
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Key frame extraction algorithm for surveillance videos using an evolutionary approach by Manjusha Rajan, Latha Parameswaran

“…This proposed method leverages an interactive GA with a well-designed Fitness Function and elitism-based survivor selection to enhance performance. …”
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Optimization of Reservoir Water Quality Parameters Retrieval and Treatment Using Remote Sensing and Artificial Neural Networks by Alice Nureen Adhiambo Omondi, Yashon Ouma, Simon Njoroge Mburu, Cleophas Mecha Achisa

“…Therefore, effective monitoring and management of these water resources is critical for sustainable water supply systems. …”
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A review of deep learning models to detect malware in Android applications by Elliot Mbunge, Benhildah Muchemwa, John Batani, Nobuhle Mbuyisa

“…Smartphone applications use permissions to allow users to utilize different functionalities, making them susceptible to malicious software (malware). …”
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Defect Generation and Evolution in Irradiated Epitaxial Films and Heterostructures of Fe3O4 and Cr2O3 by Tiffany C. Kaspar, Maciej O. Liedke, Kayla H. Yano, Jijo Christudasjustus, Hyosim Kim, Yongqiang Wang, Mark E. Bowden, George E. Sterbinsky, Maik Butterling, Eric Hirschmann, Andreas Wagner, Daniel K. Schreiber

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An exploration of the research framework for the coupling of farmland and rural residential land use transition under the perspective of spatial production by LI Jingjing, FENG Yingbin, GU Lei, LI Yue

“…[Results] By analyzing the spatiotemporal and micro-characteristics of the coupling of farmland and rural residential land use transition from explicit and implicit perspectives, dividing the pattern by combining the types of natural resources, rural development, and functional changes, and considering the influencing factors of nature, society, economy, culture, and ecology as a whole system, a framework of the coupling mechanism of farmland and rural residential land use transition from a telecoupling perspective was explored and constructed, additionally, the ideas of regulatory strategies were proposed. …”
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Multifaceted investigations of PSMB8 provides insights into prognostic prediction and immunological target in thyroid carcinoma. by Yulou Luo, Yinghui Ye, Yilina Saibaidoula, Yuting Zhang, Yan Chen

“…Transcriptomic profiles and clinical data of patients with THCA were retrieved from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database to facilitate comprehensive analysis. Complementary resources from additional online databases were utilized to augment the study. …”
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Transgenic Drosophila for Investigating DUX4 and FRG1, Two Genes Associated with Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). by Takako I Jones, Megan Parilla, Peter L Jones

“…These transgenic Drosophila lines provide resources to dissect the pathways affected by DUX4-fl or FRG1 in a genetically tractable organism and may provide insight into both muscle development and pathogenic mechanisms in FSHD.…”
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Global trends and regional disparities in the burden of headache disorders, 1990–2021: a comprehensive analysis of the global burden of disease study by Yuanyuan Rui, Bing Wu, Qian Li, Kai Zhang

“…BackgroundHeadache disorders significantly impact health and functioning, yet studies on their global burden across all age groups are limited. …”
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Thermal and catalytic pyrolysis of waste plastic heavy distillate into diesel-like product by Jasper Okino, Zachary Siagi, Anil Kumar, Stephen Talai, Anthony Muliwa, Elly Olomo, Egide Manirambona

“…A modified brick electric furnace was employed as a heating source for batch reactor and a central composite design response surface methodology utilized for experimentation during both thermal and catalytic pyrolysis. …”
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Natural pigments: innovative extraction technologies and their potential application in health and food industries by Ayu Masyita, Gemala Hardinasinta, Ayun Dwi Astuti, Firdayani Firdayani, Dian Mayasari, Aki Hori, Ira Nur Ainun Nisha, Firzan Nainu, Takayuki Kuraishi

“…Natural pigments, or natural colorants, are frequently utilized in the food industry due to their diverse functional and nutritional attributes. …”
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The impact of urbanization on land use land cover change using geographic information system and remote sensing: a case of Mizan Aman City Southwest Ethiopia by Addis Bikis, Muluye Engdaw, Digvijay Pandey, Binay Kumar Pandey

“…Deforestation for urban functions, including timber production, construction materials, and firewood, adversely affects the environment. …”
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Degradation of Tetracycline in Wastewater by Persulfate Activated by Sulfidated Nanometer Zero-valent Iron by Qiuyue YE, Zhengchun HU, Ziyi WANG, Wen XU, Shiyi ZHAO, Xuying DENG, Minghao GUO, Na GUO, Bing LIAO

“…This study employs thiourea as the sulfur source to prepare highly active S–nZVI and constructs an S–nZVI-activated per-disulfide PDS oxidation system to achieve efficient tetracycline degradation. …”
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