Bioinformatics analysis to explore biomarkers and mechanisms of action associated with endoplasmic reticulum stress and ferroptosis in Parkinson's disease. by Hao Wang, Lijuan Feng, Limeng He, Nan Liu, Yan Wan, Wei Zhang

“…Further investigations included functional enrichment analysis, the construction of a protein-protein interaction (PPI) network, and the examination of related genes. …”
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Anhedonia in Youth and the Role of Internet-Related Behavior: A Systematic Review by Giovanni Cangelosi, Federico Biondini, Marco Sguanci, Cuc Thi Thu Nguyen, Gaetano Ferrara, Orejeta Diamanti, Sara Morales Palomares, Stefano Mancin, Fabio Petrelli

“…Searches were performed in PubMed, Cochrane Library (Clinical Trials section), Scopus, Embase, PsycInfo, and grey literature sources like Google Scholar. A predefined search strategy using Boolean operators was employed, and two researchers independently selected papers, with a third researcher resolving any discrepancies. …”
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Insights into the effects of biomass feedstock and pyrolysis conditions on the energy storage capacity and durability of standard biochar-based phase-change composites by Dimberu G. Atinafu, Ji Yong Choi, Jihee Nam, Yujin Kang, Sumin Kim

“…Abstract Material selection and production conditions are imperative for determining the functional performances of composite materials. …”
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Construction of the porcine genome mobile element variations and investigation of its role in population diversity and gene expression by Jianchao Hu, Lu Gui, Zhongzi Wu, Lusheng Huang

“…Notably, we identified a candidate MEV significantly associated with total teat number, demonstrating the functionality of this reference panel. Conclusions The present investigation demonstrated the importance of MEVs in pigs in terms of population diversity, gene expression and phenotypic traits, which may provide useful resources and theoretical support for pig genetics and breeding.…”
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Genome-Wide Identification and Cold Stress Response Mechanism of Barley Di19 Gene Family by Wenbo Chai, Chao Yuan, Shufen Li, Hanyuan Xu, Qing Zhu, Hongtao Li, Wei Ji, Jun Wang

“…These findings reveal the evolutionary conservation and cold-responsive expression characteristics of the <i>HvDi19</i> gene family, laying a foundation for future functional studies. The results also provide important molecular resources for the genetic improvement of cold tolerance in barley, contributing to the development of stress-resilient crop varieties under climate change.…”
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Lassa fever survivors: long-term health effects and chronic sequelae – a scoping review by Sulymon A. Saka, Qudus O. Lawal, Osahon Otaigbe, Faustina F. Blackie, Osazuwa Ighodaro, Perpetua I. Odafen, Sylvanus Okogbenin

“…Methods A systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, and Google Scholar (up to September 2024) for English-language studies reporting physical, psychological, and functional outcomes ≥ 4 weeks post-recovery. Studies were selected using PCC framework (Population: Lassa survivors; Concept: Long-term sequelae; Context: Endemic regions globally). …”
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Sustainable water treatment using thermally stable natural clay: dual adsorption–thermolysis approach for organic pollutants and nitrate removal by Iyad Dawood, Ahed H. Zyoud, Shaher Zyoud, Ameed Amireh, Samer H. Zyoud, Tae Woo Kim

“…The results position thermally regenerated natural clay as a promising candidate for large-scale applications in water purification, particularly in resource-limited settings.…”
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Neurophysiological underpinnings of balance control and cognitive-motor interaction in early Parkinson’s disease by Manca Peskar, Paolo Manganotti, Uros Marusic, Klaus Gramann

“…Abstract People with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) often compensate for impaired automatic balance control by engaging additional attentional resources for motor tasks. With disease progression, their cognitive system too becomes increasingly affected, further impairing postural stability. …”
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Optimizing urban energy flows: Integrative vehicle-to-building strategies and renewable energy management by Jian Hern Yeoh, Kai-Yun Lo, I-Yun Lisa Hsieh

“…The optimization tasks are handled using the Sequential Least Squares Programming (SLSQP) algorithm, which is well-suited for managing quadratic objective functions, nonlinear constraints, and bounded variables. …”
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Civil Servants and Political Leaders’ Performance in Service Delivery in Kisoro District Local Government, Uganda. by Zigira Sam, Niyonzima

“…Based on the findings, the study concluded that monitoring and evaluation ensures there is availability and functionality of infrastructure and/or equipment in the health sector for better health services delivery. …”
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A Systematic Search for Candidate Supermassive Black Hole Binaries Using Periodic Mid-infrared Light Curves of Active Galactic Nuclei by Di Luo, Ning Jiang, Xin Liu

“…Notably, we find no overlap between our sample and optical periodic sources, which can be explained by a distinct preference for certain periods due to selection bias. …”
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Standardization of the individual Zulliger test on non-clinical Italian population by Riccardo Caporale, Cettina Allone, Antonio Maccarone, Palmira Faraci, Giuseppe Craparo

“…Background: The Zulliger test (Z-test) is a projective technique, mainly used in the selection and evaluation of human resources, through a collective administration. …”
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Research on the Wetland Vegetation Classification Method Based on Cross-Satellite Hyperspectral Images by Min Yang, Jing Qin, Xiaodan Wang, Yanfeng Gu

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An Evidence-Based Medical Review on Preoperative Exercise Prehabilitation in Lung Cancer Patients by Zhang R, Wu M, Cheng Y, Xu Y, Xia L

“…Evaluated the quality of the selected literature, and then synthesis the evidence from the literature and made the recommendation level formulation.Results: There were 16 pieces of literature in total, including two guidelines, three evidence summaries, one expert consensus, and ten systematic reviews. …”
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Developing a novel hybrid model based on GRU deep neural network and Whale optimization algorithm for precise forecasting of river’s streamflow by Amin Gharehbaghi, Redvan Ghasemlounia, Farshad Ahmadi, Rasoul Mirabbasi, Ali Torabi Haghighi

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Peculiarities of Modeling a Specialized Computing System by G. A. Zvonareva, D. S. Buzunov

“…During the construction of the simulation model of the system a specialized data acquisition device as source of requests; a switch for which a request queue with different priorities is simulated; a data processing device, which is the final recipient of the data were selected as simulation functional nodes.The types of algorithms used to solve the request prioritization problem are taken from common prioritization algorithms typical for the Quality of Service (QoS), used in modern switching equipment. …”
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A Combined Experimental and First-Principle Calculation (DFT Study) for In Situ Polymer Inclusion Membrane-Assisted Growth of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) by Reza Darvishi, Esmaeil Pakizeh

“…A simple yet effective strategy was developed to prepare a metal-organic framework- (MOF-) based asymmetric membrane by depositing the Zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (Zif-8) layer on the aminosilane-functionalized surface of a polymer inclusion membrane via an in situ growth process. …”
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Earliest evidence of Neanderthal multifunctional bone tool production from cave lion (Panthera spelaea) remains by Grégory Abrams, Patrick Auguste, Stéphane Pirson, Isabelle De Groote, Éva Halbrucker, Kévin Di Modica, Camille Pironneau, Tristan Dedrie, Carlo Meloro, Valentin Fischer, Hervé Bocherens, Yves Vanbrabant, Fabrice Bray

“…This study examines the selective use of cave lion bones by Neanderthals to determine whether this behaviour was driven by practical, functional, or symbolic factors, through a detailed zooarchaeological analysis. …”
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Wuling capsule alleviates hyperuricaemia and protects UA- injured HK-2 cells by regulating uric acid transporter proteins by Nan Li, Hongna Liu, Zhongxing Song, Rui Zhou, Zhishu Tang, Zhishu Tang, Hongbo Xu, Xinbo Shi, Yanru Liu, Jian Ni

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Sheep dietary preferences in targeted grazing: demographic, management, and weather effects in northern mixed-grass prairie by Aaron J. Kersh, Hannah M. Fraley, J. Derek Scasta, Justin D. Derner, Paulo de Mello Taveres Lima, Whit C. Stewart

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