Three-Dimensional Porous Artemia Cyst Shell Biochar-Supported Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Efficient Removal of Chromium from Wastewater by Yu Gao, Ying Liu, Xu Zhao, Xinchao Liu, Qina Sun, Tifeng Jiao

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Tree growth is better explained by absorptive fine root traits than by transport fine root traits by Anvar Sanaei, Fons van der Plas, Hongmei Chen, Sophie Davids, Susanne Eckhardt, Justus Hennecke, Anja Kahl, Yasmin Möller, Ronny Richter, Jana Schütze, Christian Wirth, Alexandra Weigelt

“…Abstract Although the interest in root traits has increased in recent years, we still have limited knowledge of (i) whether functionally different fine roots—absorptive versus transport roots—have similar trait coordination and (ii) how they help to explain plant performance, such as growth. …”
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Ashbya gossypii as a versatile platform to produce sabinene from agro-industrial wastes by Gloria Muñoz-Fernández, Javier-Fernando Montero-Bullón, José Luis Martínez, Rubén M. Buey, Alberto Jiménez

“…Conclusions Engineered A. gossypii strains serve as a suitable platform for assessing plant terpene synthase functionality and substrate selectivity in vivo, which are crucial to understand monoterpene bioproduction. …”
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Advancing wind energy potential estimation through multidistribution wind speed analysis in coastal Pakistan by Ghulam Abbas, Arshad Ali, Zohaib Mushtaq, Ateeq Ur Rehman, Seada Hussen, Habib Hamam

“…The assessment of wind energy potential is critical to the optimization of resource application and improvement of technologies. …”
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Bovine PMN responses to extracellular vesicles released by Besnoitia besnoiti tachyzoites and B. besnoiti-infected host cells by Gabriel Espinosa, Constanza Salinas-Varas, Lisbeth Rojas-Barón, Christian Preußer, Elke Pogge von Strandmann, Ulrich Gärtner, Iván Conejeros, Carlos Hermosilla, Anja Taubert

“…Therefore, we tested whether exposure of bovine PMN to EVs from different cellular sources affects classical PMN effector functions and cytokine/chemokine secretion. …”
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Comparative transcriptome analysis reveals candidate gene for flowering time QTL HvHeading in barley by Nazanin P. Afsharyan, Jens Léon, Ali Ahmad Naz, Agim Ballvora

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Online activity time management – dilemmas and challenges by Barbara Liliana Pabian, Arnold Grzegorz Pabian

“…Material and methods The article is of a theoretical and discussion nature, therefore non-reactive methods were selected for research. It was a desk research method, consisting in the analysis of secondary sources and the analysis of the content of written and oral messages disseminated via the media. …”
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The Temporal Aspect of Precedence by Roza A. Volkova

“…Therefore, one should take into account the time frame for the functioning of these units, since they are included in the ideology of an era and invariably reflect it. …”
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Innovative Sandia Frequency Shift Islanding Detection for Microgrids Using Interval Type-II Fuzzy Logic and VP-PSO Optimization by Mehrdad Ahmadi Kamarposhti, Hassan Shokouhandeh, Yeonwoo Lee, Sun-Kyoung Kang, Ilhami Colak, El Manaa Barhoumi, Kei Eguchi

“…Using probability density functions (PDFs), multiple uncertainty scenarios were generated, with representative scenarios selected via Monte Carlo simulation (MCS) for IDM development. …”
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Role of community health workers in type 2 diabetes mellitus self-management: A scoping review. by Bonaventure Amandi Egbujie, Peter Arthur Delobelle, Naomi Levitt, Thandi Puoane, David Sanders, Brian van Wyk

“…<h4>Results</h4>1008 studies were identified of which 54 full text articles were selected. Most (53) of the selected studies were in HIC and targeted mostly minority populations in low resource settings. …”
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Simplifying Stem Cell Therapy for IRs: Exploring New Horizons in Interventional Radiology and Cell Therapy by Hossein Ghanaati, Maedeh Rouzbahani

“…This article aims to familiarize interventionalists with stem cells and provide them with a clear and helpful explanation of their functions, mechanisms of action, different sources, and other relevant aspects. …”
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Role of polysaccharide-based hydrocolloids on the structure and nutritional quality of meat analogues: A new outlook for vegetarian foods by Sanaa Rasul, Afna Thaivalappil Abdul Asiz, Athira Ajith, Muhammad Faiz Bin Muhd Faizal Abdullah Tan, Yunda Maymanah Rahmadewi, Ayman Khaliq, Mohammed Tarique, Oni Yuliarti

“…This can serve as an invaluable resource for researchers to more effectively select appropriate hydrocolloids to incorporate into PBMAs, depending on the desired outcomes. …”
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Grown up in the face of values. The subjective dimension of shaping values in human life. by Rafał Bodarski

“…This enormous impact of our activity is analyzed in the article from the point of view of selected theories functioning both in psychology and in pedagogy.…”
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Closed-Loop Valorization of Annatto Seed Waste into Biochar: A Sustainable Platform for Phosphorus Adsorption and Safe Nutrient Recycling in Agro-Industries by Diana Guaya, Camilo Piedra, Inmaculada Carmona

“…Valorizing agro-industrial waste into functional materials for environmental remediation and resource recovery is essential for advancing circular economy models. …”
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A New Approach to the Zero Subject in English by E. J. Ibragimova, T. V. Shulzhenko, A. А. Shumkov

“…The examples illustrating the functional features of the searched subject in English interrogative sentence were selected by means of the method of continuous sampling from 7 corpora. …”
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An evaluation of the Africa-CORDEX regional climate model's performance in simulating air temperatures and precipitation in the Melka-Wakena catchment, southeast Ethiopia by Tadele Sh Gerasu, Tolera Abdissa Feyissa, Beekan Gurmessa Gudeta, Keneni Demissie, Mulatu Tesfahun

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A Study of the Reflection of Qur'anic Verses in Mihrab Carpets of the Safavid Period by Elaheh Panjahbashi, Rana Mohammadzadeh

“…And how do the inscriptions relate to the visual motifs and designs? Relying on library sources and image analysis, and using a historical-descriptive method, the research finds that the content of the inscriptions-such as specific verses and dhikr formulas-functions in harmony with the architectural and floral elements of the mihrab-shaped carpets. …”
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR THE INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT OF EXPERT COMPETENCY by Olena Lobach, Igor Babych, Elena Persiyanova

“…The following results were obtained: the problem of assessing the quality of experts was considered; based on the authors’ practical experience and analysis of literature sources, the structural diagram of the properties of experts and their assessment was developed; five main groups of existing methods for assessing the quality of experts were analyzed; existing models of an integrated assessment of the competency of experts were reviewed; a two-stage method for the integrated assessment of the competency of experts was developed by integrating the methods of heuristic, test, and statistical assessment; the main groups of users and functional requirements to the information system for assessing the competency of experts were identified; the database and user interface of the information system were developed; the developed information technology of the integrated assessment of the competency of experts was tested on actual data for selecting an expert group to choose the methodology of project management. …”
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Concept of Vector Multicomponent Physical Quantities, Models and Measurement Method by V. N. Nesterov

“…There are three positions of this conception in this paper, which are formulated as follows: vector multicomponent physical quantities are considered as functions of the set of their constituent information components; the communication functions of the specified information components in the models of multicomponent physical quantities are determined by the laws of vector algebra; information models of vector multicomponent physical quantities allow an alternative representation of information components depending on the selected coordinate system.The mathematical model of the vector multicomponent physical quantity is presented. …”
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How much does a disrupted mitochondrial network influence neuronal dysfunction? by Zofia MA Chrzanowska‐Lightowlers, Robert N Lightowlers

“…This ensures all tissues have an adequate energy supply and underlines the need for a fully functional mitochondrial network. Since mitochondrial biogenesis and maintenance require components from two genetic sources, mitochondrial diseases can result from mutations in either the nuclear or the mitochondrial genome (mtDNA). …”
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