Two TonB-dependent outer membrane transporters involved in heme uptake in Anabaena sp. PCC 7120 by Julia Graf, Martin Schöpperle, Rafael Pernil, Enrico Schleiff

“…Indeed, Anabaena sp. PCC 7120 can utilize external heme as an iron source. The addition of heme resulted in an induction of genes involved in heme degradation and chlorophyll a synthesis and in an increase of the chlorophyll a content. …”
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Enzymatic system of glucose metabolism in Gluconobacter oxydans strain DHA3-9 by Li Qianyan, Lu Xiangfeng, Zhang Pengcheng, Sun Lingyan, Liu Yu, Ma Xiaohang

“…Under the condition with glucose as the sole carbon source, 50 mmol/L acetate completely inhibited the growth of mutant, whereas this effect was remarkably low on wild type.These results prove that in G. oxydans DHA3-9 mutant strain, glucose is utilized in cytoplasmic compartment primarily through EMP and acetate can be produced by activities of pyruvate decarboxylase and acetaldehyde dehydrogenase.…”
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A Case Report of Obstructive Shock from an Esophageal Bolus Leading to Left Atrial Compression by Sharmin Kalam, Sergio Marquez, Emmelyn J. Samones, Tammy Phan, Vi Am Dinh

“…She was initially admitted to the internal medicine service for sepsis secondary to urine as the source of infection. During her hospital stay, she developed hypotension, tachypnea, tachycardia, and complained of chest pressure. …”
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Synthesis of Biodegradable Plastic from Wak Banana Peel Starch with Glycerol as Plasticizer by Irmayanti, Chairil Anwar

“…It breaks down naturally in the environment and can substitute traditional petroleum plastic, which is a source of pollution due to its slow degradation. This research is intended to improve the physical properties of biodegradable film obtained by the casting solution method from an Aceh variety of wak banana peel starch with glycerol as a plasticizer. …”
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Effects of molybdenum to growth parameters and lipid content of two algae in Scenedesmaceae taxa by Celal Caner, Dilara Erdaği, Büşranur Şeker, Hüseyin Altundağ, Gizem Çeti̇n, Hatice Tunca

“…Fourier Transform InfraRed Spectrometer analysis (FT-IR) was utilized to identify the alterations of specific functional groups such as carboxyl, amine, hydroxyl, and carbonyl in the samples. …”
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Systematic review on the use of patient-held health records in low-income and middle-income countries by Sheila Greenfield, Claire Humphries, Semira Manaseki-Holland, Panniyammakal Jeemon, Anna Lavis, Linju Joseph, Dona Boban, Prinu Jose

“…From the patient perspective, PHRs functioned as documented source of information about their own condition.Conclusion Limited data on existing PHRs make their benefits for improving health outcomes in LMICs uncertain. …”
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HippoUnit: A software tool for the automated testing and systematic comparison of detailed models of hippocampal neurons based on electrophysiological data. by Sára Sáray, Christian A Rössert, Shailesh Appukuttan, Rosanna Migliore, Paola Vitale, Carmen A Lupascu, Luca L Bologna, Werner Van Geit, Armando Romani, Andrew P Davison, Eilif Muller, Tamás F Freund, Szabolcs Káli

“…We address these problems for the representative case of the CA1 pyramidal cell of the rat hippocampus by developing an open-source Python test suite, which makes it possible to automatically and systematically test multiple properties of models by making quantitative comparisons between the models and electrophysiological data. …”
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CLUSTERING ANALYSIS FOR GROUPING SUB-DISTRICTS IN BOJONEGORO DISTRICT WITH THE K-MEANS METHOD WITH A VARIETY OF APPROACHES by Denny Nurdiansyah, Mochamad Nizar Palefi Ma'ady, Yuana Sukmawaty, Muchammad Chandra Cahyo Utomo, Tia Mutiani

“…The research method used is a quantitative method with an exploratory study in the application of the K-Means method with a variety of approaches, namely the use of the Kernel K-Means method by utilizing the mapping function to map data to a higher dimension before the clustering process. …”
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Clinical Treatment Strategies and Practical Pathways for Chronic Musculoskeletal Disorders Guided by the “Harmony of Tendons and Bones” Theory by LI Jinyu, YUE Jiashu, DENG Bowen, LIU Gang, HUO Luyao, BAI Huizhong, ZHOU Zhuoluo, MU Xiaohong

“…Furthermore, the study proposes multidimensional innovation through equipment upgrading, technological development, and system reconstruction, promoting the deep integration of the “Harmony of Tendons and Bones” theory with industrial and scientific advancements, and providing a continuous source of innovation and momentum for the modernization of TCM in CMSDs management.…”
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Surgically treated ankle fractures in Sweden: a 15-year population-based study of 96 015 surgeries by Gustav Nilsson, Michael Axenhus

“…Conclusions Our study of open source data shows current trends in surgically treated ankle fractures in Sweden, highlighting a decreased incidence overall, notable shifts between age groups and several trends in surgical procedures. …”
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Evaluation of silkworm pupa meal on growth, body indices, digestive enzymes and histopathology of Cirrhinus mrigala fingerlings by Fatima Yasin, Muhammad Mudassar Shahzad, Syed Makhdoom Hussain, Syed Zakir Hussain Shah, Zawar Hussain, Waseem Abbas

“…Fish meal (FM) is a major feed source in the aquaculture industry, but its low profitability and scarcity have prompted a quest for high-protein substitutes. …”
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Estimating atmospheric precipitable water vapor in northern Morocco: A ground-based GNSS approach by Reda Drissi El Bouzaidi, Hajar El Talibi, Said El Moussaoui, Taoufik Mourabit

“…This delay can then be converted into atmospheric precipitable water vapor (PWV) using an integrated mapping function. This study aims to estimate atmospheric precipitable water vapor in the northeastern part of Morocco (specifically the Tangier–Tetouan–Al Hoceima region) utilizing ground-based GNSS techniques. …”
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Individual ZnO–Ag Hybrid Nanorods for Synergistic Fluorescence Enhancement Towards Highly Sensitive and Miniaturized Biodetection by Marion Ryan C. Sytu, Jong-in Hahm

“…Hybrid nanostructures can be engineered to exhibit superior functionality beyond the level attainable from each of the constituent nanomaterials by synergistically integrating their unique properties. …”
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STRATEGIC INNOVATION IN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF MICROECONOMICS OF SMALLAND MEDIUM-SCALE ENTERPRISES by S. Zappala

“…The purpose of the article is to examine the problems and prospects of small- and medium-scale business development, to substantiate the importance of partnerships development between small and medium enterprises and the sphere of education, particularly higher education, as a source for innovative projects and programs and for generating ideas of the economies development prospects. …”
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Microbial Community Distribution in Low Permeability Reservoirs and Their Positive Impact on Enhanced Oil Recovery by Jin Pang, Tongtong Wu, Xinan Yu, Chunxi Zhou, Jiaao Gao, Haotian Chen

“…This study addresses the unclear distribution patterns of microbial communities and the incomplete understanding of microbial enhanced oil recovery (MEOR) mechanisms in low permeability reservoirs. Utilizing high-throughput genomics and functional gene analysis techniques, combined with laboratory and field data, the study investigates the distribution and growth patterns of microbial communities in a low permeability reservoir, exemplified by the S169 block. …”
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Nutritional Value, Ethnopharmacology, Chemistry, and Biological Activities of Species of the Genus <i>Cnidoscolus</i>: An Updated Review by Joice Barbosa do Nascimento, José Jonas Ferreira Viturino, Maria Alice Macêdo Ribeiro, José Galberto Martins da Costa

“…Additionally, certain species like <i>C. aconitifolius</i> have shown potential for human consumption, with leaves being eaten raw or cooked, while <i>C. quercifolius</i> demonstrates nutritional value in its seeds, which can be utilized in the development of functional foods. However, further studies are needed to focus on the isolation and characterization of bioactive compounds found in these species, as well as deeper investigations into the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying their biological activities and assessments of the safety of long-term consumption in both humans and animals. …”
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Technical stakeholders' perspective of solar photovoltaic system failure in Sub-Saharan Africa: The case of Ghana by Jacob Junior Owusu, Edmund C. Okoroigwe, Chigbo A. Mgbemene, Gabriel Takyi, Onyemaechi Valentine Ekechukwu

“…Alternative electricity-generation fossil-fuel sources are prohibitive. Solar energy photovoltaic systems have great potential in bridging the energy gap in electricity off-grid locations in sub-Saharan Africa and contribute to the region’s energy portfolio at utility and/or domestic levels. …”
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Prioritizing Key Internal Strategic Factors for Long-term Competitiveness of Medium-sized Shipyards using the DEMATEL-ANP Method by Mohamad Imron Mustajib, Buana Ma'ruf, Satrio Samudro Aji Basuki, Erwien Yuliansyah Putera, Bambang Irawan, Intan Baroroh, Sutrisno Sutrisno, Deshinta Arrova Dewi

“…An insight of these findings is that to achieve strong business network, the source strategic factor should be process technology. …”
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Genomic and algorithm-based predictive risk assessment models for benzene exposure by Minyun Jiang, Minyun Jiang, Na Cai, Na Cai, Juan Hu, Lei Han, Lei Han, Fanwei Xu, Baoli Zhu, Baoli Zhu, Baoli Zhu, Baoli Zhu, Boshen Wang

“…Utilizing R software, we performed an initial screen for differentially expressed genes (DEGs), which was followed by the enrichment analyses to elucidate the affected functions and pathways. …”
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Enantioselective construction of silicon-stereogenic vinylsilanes from simple alkenes by Kailin Yin, Jinyu Zhang, Deng Pan, Shu-Han Chen, Song Chen, Yufeng Shi, Genping Huang, Dongbing Zhao

“…Abstract The diverse utility of acyclic vinylsilanes has driven the interest in the synthesis of enantioenriched vinylsilanes bearing a Si-stereogenic center. …”
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