Cognition, physical function and life purpose in the rural elderly population: a systematic review by Hércules Lázaro Morais Campos, Elisa De Leon, Ingred Merllin de Souza, Anna Quialheiro, Elizabete Regina de Oliveira

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Elucidating the synergistic effects of aeration and non-thermal plasma on the degradation pathways of specific pollutants in wastewater by Mahdiyeh Bakhtiyari-Ramezani, Narges Ziveh, Navid Ghaemi

“…Wastewater samples from Kaveh Industrial City underwent treatment in a DBD reactor to induce the formation of reactive agents. Water quality parameters, including turbidity, total dissolved solids (TDS), total suspended solids (TSS), chemical oxygen demand (COD), biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5), dissolved oxygen (DO), electrical conductivity (EC), and pH, were measured before and after synergetic plasma treatment. …”
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Comparative Effectiveness of Anti-Inflammatory Drug Treatments in Coronary Heart Disease Patients: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis by Ivan Wudexi, Elica Shokri, Mohamed Abo-Aly, Kazuhiro Shindo, Ahmed Abdel-Latif

“…Although many anti-inflammatory medications have failed to reduce adverse cardiovascular outcomes in the CAD population, selected medications show promise among subgroups of patients without ACS or after the first week following an acute ischemic event. Future studies examining the proper timing and targetable anti-inflammatory pathways are warranted.…”
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In vitro high-throughput screening of the antimicrobial activity of different compounds against Xylella fastidiosa subsp. pauca by Carmine Del Grosso, Luca Grandi, Tommaso Lombardi, Giusy D’Attoma, Nicolas Schmitt, Vito Rocco De Michele, Maria Saponari

“…Among the different European isolates, those of the subspecies pauca have been ranked as highly pathogenic, being the causal agents of the olive quick decline decimating olive trees in southern Italy. …”
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Regenerative viticulture and climate change resilience by Flora O'Brien, Alistair Nesbitt, Rebecca Sykes, Belinda Kemp

“…There is less consensus regarding the impact of RV approaches on grape yield, wine quality and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, as well as a lack of vineyard-based evidence demonstrating the efficacy of biostimulants and Biological Control Agents (BCAs). Research covering a range of regional or context specific environments regarding regenerative approaches or practices are limited, particularly when seeking to address opportunities for, and impacts of whole vineyard systems change–this is a complex area that has not yet been fully addressed. …”
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Saponins Effect on Human Insulin Amyloid Aggregation by Eleonora Mari, Silvia Vilasi, Paolo Moretti, Maria Rosalia Mangione, Giorgia Giorgini, Roberta Galeazzi, Maria Grazia Ortore

“…This basic research work can pave the way to further investigations concerning insulin amyloidosis, suggesting the use of saponins as amyloid inhibitors and/or stabilizing agents in solution.…”
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Unraveling the Complex Relationship Triad between Lipids, Obesity, and Inflammation by Shahida A. Khan, Ashraf Ali, Sarah A. Khan, Solafa A. Zahran, Ghazi Damanhouri, Esam Azhar, Ishtiaq Qadri

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Un nuevo método para la evaluación de la sustentabilidad agropecuaria en la provincia de Salta, Argentina by M.L. VEGA, M.A. IRIBARNEGARAY, M.E. HERNÁNDEZ, J.L ARZENO, R. OSINAGA, A.L. ZELARAYÁN, D.R. FERNÁNDEZ, F.H MÓNICO SERRANO, J.N. VOLANTE, L. SEGHEZZO

“…Los establecimientos evaluados presentaron un nivel aceptable de sustentabilidad, superando el umbral de aceptabilidad establecido para este estudio. …”
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Evaluation of various RNA-seq approaches for identification of gene outrons in the flatworm Opisthorchis felineus by N. I. Ershov, D. E. Maslov, N. P. Bondar

“…The parasitic flatworm Opisthorchis felineus is one of the causative agents of opisthorchiasis in humans. Recently, we assembled the O. felineus genome, but the correct genome annotation by means of standard methods was hampered by the presence of spliced leader trans-splicing (SLTS). …”
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A current review on animal models of anti-asthmatic drugs screening by Shivam Singh, Sunita Kularia, Shivakshi Shukla, Mithilesh Singh, Manish Kumar, Ashish Kumar Sharma

“…Both genetic and traditional models of anti-asthmatic agents, their characteristics, and their significance are summarized as: In-Vitro Animal Models: Histamine receptor assay, Cell Culture Method, WST Assay, Spasmolytic Activity of the Lungs of Guinea Pigs, Airway and Vascular Responses to an Isolated Lung, The Isolated Perfused Guinea Pig Trachea’s Reactivity. …”
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Lipid Metabolism-Related Gene Signature Predicts Prognosis and Indicates Immune Microenvironment Infiltration in Advanced Gastric Cancer by Lijian He, Qiange Ye, Yanmei Zhu, Wenqi Zhong, Guifang Xu, Lei Wang, Zhangding Wang, Xiaoping Zou

“…Furthermore, our results indicated that most chemotherapeutic agents are more effective for AGC patients in the low-risk group than in the high-risk group, and risk scores for AGC are strongly correlated with drug sensitivity. …”
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Estimating the Burden of Illness Related to Genital Warts in Russia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Vera N. Prilepskaya, Mikhail Gomberg, Smita Kothari, Karen Yee, Amit Kulkarni, Suzanne M. Garland, Anna R. Giuliano

“…**Background:** Human papillomavirus (HPV) infections are the etiologic agents of genital warts (GW). HPV is one of the most frequent sexually transmitted viral infections, and nearly 65% of individuals with partners who have GW also develop GW. …”
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Modification of Chitosan/PEG4000 dispersed with Lithium Triflate (LiCF\(_3\)SO\(_3\)) as a solid polymer electrolyte for the secondary battery by Kartika Sari, Arifin Nur Muhammad Haryadi, Nur Khusaenah, Sudaryanto, Evi Yulianti, Agung Bambang Setio Utomo

“…The solid electrolytes modification using chitosan can be done by adding other polymers and salts as fillers and Li+ ion-making agents. This scientific paper offers an overview of the development of chitosan-based secondary battery solid electrolytes with the addition of PEG4000 polymer and LiCF3SO3. …”
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The Effects of Tormentic Acid and Extracts from Callistemon citrinus on Candida albicans and Candida tropicalis Growth and Inhibition of Ergosterol Biosynthesis in Candida albicans by Chido Bvumbi, Godloves Fru Chi, Marc Y. Stevens, Molly Mombeshora, Stanley Mukanganyama

“…There is an increase in resistance of Candida pathogens to existing antifungal drugs leading to a need to find new sources of antifungal agents. Tormentic acid has been isolated from different plants including Callistemon citrinus and has been found to possess antimicrobial properties, including antifungal activity. …”
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The influence of selected financial factors on the survival of SMES in V4 countries by Zdenko Metzker, Roman Hlawiczka, Irma Tabaku, Ho Thanh Tung

“…Correlation analysis suggests that the perception of business continuity over a 5-year horizon moderately depends on understanding key financial management aspects, accepting financial risks as part of daily operations, and adeptly managing them. A positive vision of V4 SME management regarding their own future emerged as a crucial factor in the study. …”
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Thiazolo-pyridopyrimidines: An in silico evaluation as a lead for CDK4/6 inhibition, synthesis and cytotoxicity screening against breast cancer cell lines by Chaithra R Shetty, C. S. Shastry, Parasuraman P, Srinivas Hebbar

“…These compounds exhibit diverse biological effects, particularly showing promise as anticancer agents, including actions that inhibit CDK4/6. Methods: We designed and synthesized a range of substituted thiazolo-pyridopyrimidines (4a-p). …”
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Genetic sources for barley (<i>Hordeum vulgare</i>) breeding in the Volga-Vyatka region by O. N. Shupletsova, I. N. Shchennikova

“…Cultivation of callus tissues and regeneration of barley plants were performed in vitro on artificial nutrient media modified by adding selective agents simulating the effect of natural stressors.Results and discussion. …”
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Cutting-edge: bionanomaterial solutions in the battle against Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 by U. Saeed, R. Uppal, M. H. Najmi, I. Fazal, A. A. Khan, Z. Z. Piracha, M. R. Uppal, H. N. Ijaz, D. U. Ozsahin, B. Uzun, I. Ozsahin

“…These MNPs wield a magnetic allure, streamlining diagnostic processes with unmatched precision. …”
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Fabrication of Thymoquinone and Ascorbic Acid-Loaded Spanlastics Gel for Hyperpigmentation: In Vitro Release, Cytotoxicity, and Skin Permeation Studies by Ahlam Zaid Alkilani, Rua’a Alkhaldi, Haneen A. Basheer, Bassam I. Amro, Maram A. Alhusban

“…The aim of this study was to design and evaluate spanlastics gel loaded with bioactive agents, TQ and AA, for the management of hyperpigmentation. …”
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Efficacy analysis of folic acid in chronic atrophic gastritis with Helicobacter pylori infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Hui Li, Jincheng Li, Mingyu Lai

“…Gastric mucosal protective agents can improve the curative effect and can be selected according to the condition of patients with obvious adverse reactions. …”
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