Utilizing a defective MgO layer for engineering multifunctional Co-MOF hybrid materials with tailored leaf-like and polyhedral structures for optimal electrochemical and photocatal... by Mohammad Aadil, Muhammad Ali Khan, Safira Ananda Repycha, Mosab Kaseem

“…To assess the active adsorption sites of the Co-MOF, density functional theory (DFT) was utilized. This study explores the changes in morphologies of the coatings of Co-MOF with the change of solution concentration to form coatings with enhanced properties on the metallic substrate, which could establish the groundwork for the development of next-generation multifunctional frameworks with diverse applications.…”
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Granular activated carbon (GAC)-driven microbial electron shuttle boosts denitrification and mitigates N2O in cold and carbon-limited biofilm system by Xiangyu Yang, Mingchen Yao, Peng Li, Jan Peter van der Hoek, Lujing Zhang, Gang Liu

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Functional and Mechanistic Insights into the Fatty-Acid CoA Ligase FadK in Escherichia coli by Dafeng Liu, Ablikim Abdiriyim, Lvxia Zhang, Feng Yu

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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

“…Background The BioImpedance Spectroscopy to maintain Renal Output randomised controlled trial investigated the effect of bioimpedance spectroscopy added to a standardised fluid management protocol on the risk of anuria and preservation of residual kidney function (primary trial outcomes) in incident haemodialysis patients. …”
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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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Influence of Light Regimes on Production of Beneficial Pigments and Nutrients by Microalgae for Functional Plant-Based Foods by Xiang Huang, Feng Wang, Obaid Ur Rehman, Xinjuan Hu, Feifei Zhu, Renxia Wang, Ling Xu, Yi Cui, Shuhao Huo

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Edible Plant-Derived Xanthones as Functional Food Components for Metabolic Syndrome Mitigation: Bioactivities and Mechanisms by Dilireba Shataer, Shaohua Chen, Yaodan Wu, Fen Liu, Haipeng Liu, Jing Lu, Bailin Li, Liyun Zhao, Sheng-Xiang Qiu, Aikebaier Jumai

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Nutritional Characterization of Whole Mangosteen Pulp with Seeds and Its Application as an Alternate Functional Ingredient in Crackers by Nisa Saelee, Roberto Castro-Muñoz, Worawan Panpipat, Manat Chaijan

“…This study revealed that MFS can be applied as an alternative functional ingredient in the manufacturing of nutritious cracker products, and the findings could potentially be implemented to promote the utilization of mangosteen seed as a sustainable agricultural product and waste-reducing method.…”
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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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Linking morpho-taxonomy to ecosystem functions: Trait-based estimation of biomass and potential carbon budget in omnivore nematodes by Reza Ghaderi, Uffe N. Nielsen, Ramesha H. Jayaramaiah, Helen L. Hayden, Ji-zheng He

“…This study provides estimated individual biomass and the daily carbon budget of dorylaimids, utilizing a database of taxon-specific body-size measurements sourced from publicly available literature. …”
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Transcriptomic response of the picoalga Pelagomonas calceolata to nitrogen availability: new insights into cyanate lyase function by Nina Guérin, Chloé Seyman, Céline Orvain, Laurie Bertrand, Priscillia Gourvil, Ian Probert, Benoit Vacherie, Élodie Brun, Ghislaine Magdelenat, Karine Labadie, Patrick Wincker, Adrien Thurotte, Quentin Carradec

“…Investigating nitrogen metabolism across different microalga lineages is crucial for understanding ecosystem functioning in low-nitrate areas, especially in the context of global ocean warming. …”
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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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Changes in bioactive compounds' stability and colour of functional plum spread during different storage conditions by Bajić Aleksandra R., Mastilović Jasna S., Cvetković Biljana R., Kovač Renata M., Ubiparip-Samek Dragana N., Djordjević Marijana Z., Djordjević Miljana Z., Dragojlović Danka M.

“…As an alternative source of dietary fibres and phenolic bioactives, plum pomace represents a valuable ingredient in functional food development. …”
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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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The Prospects for Wind Energy Development in the Republic of Belarus by Y. S. Petrusha, N. A. Papkova

“…The results of calculations of the wind flow conditions showed the preference for the joint application of the Weibull and Rayleigh functions that provide the confidence interval of the approximation of the wind speed function, while the terrain specific features make it possible to expect to obtain higher values of the established capacity utilization factor. …”
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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 study on the functional properties of bioactive peptides derived from snakehead fish (Channa striata) by Mardiah Ainul, Sitanggang Azis Boing, Nurilmala Mala, Yasni Sedarnawati

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The structural and functional brain alternations in tobacco use disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Longyao Ma, Longyao Ma, Qiuying Tao, Qiuying Tao, Jinghan Dang, Jinghan Dang, Jieping Sun, Jieping Sun, Xiaoyu Niu, Xiaoyu Niu, Mengzhe Zhang, Mengzhe Zhang, Yimeng Kang, Yimeng Kang, Weijian Wang, Weijian Wang, Jingliang Cheng, Jingliang Cheng, Yong Zhang, Yong Zhang

“…Consequently, it is important to utilize relevant coordinate data for a comprehensive meta-analysis to identify the shared patterns of structural, functional, and multimodal alternations in TUD.MethodThe present study conducted a systematic retrieval of studies published on PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus from January 1, 2010, to December 12, 2023, to identify studies on voxel-based morphometry (VBM) and resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rs-fMRI) for TUD. …”
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Identification and Functional Characterization of a Geraniol Synthase UrGES from <i>Uncaria rhynchophylla</i> by Xinghui Liu, Wenqiang Chen, Linxuan Li, Detian Mu, Iain W. Wilson, Xueshuang Huang, Yahui Xiang, Lina Zhu, Limei Pan, Deyou Qiu, Qi Tang

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A Method for Extracting Features of the Intrinsic Mode Function’s Energy Arrangement Entropy in the Shaft Frequency Electric Field of Vessels by Xiaoguang Ma, Zhaolong Sun, Runxiang Jiang, Xinquan Yue, Qi Liu

“…This study initially establishes a measurement system for shaft frequency electric fields, utilizing a titanium-based oxide electrode to construct an equivalent dipole source simulating the shaft frequency electric field signals of different types of vessels. …”
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