Research status and future prospect of carbon capture technology using steel slag in the context of carbon neutrality by Lei AN, Xiaoyuan ZHANG, Yu LIU

“…The increasing production of steel slag has prompted government and public efforts to develop suitable treatment and disposal methods that minimize environmental impact. …”
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Sexual Practices and HIV Prevention Strategies Used by Female Sex Workers in Lagos, Nigeria: An Assessment of the Willingness to Use a Microbicide by Ekama SO, Sheth AN, Ilomuanya MO, Okwuzu JO, Musa AZ, Idigbe I, Ezeobi PM, Oladele DA, Ezechi OC, Salako BL

“…This cohort of women engage in high-risk sexual practices and play a significant role in HIV prevention efforts. Therefore, their product preferences and concerns should be considered in microbicide development to enhance the acceptability, adherence, and efficacy of future microbicides.Keywords: commercial sex workers, vaginal microbicides, HIV prevention…”
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Mosquito populations originating from nonendemic areas have the potential to transmit recently emerging Japanese encephalitis virus genotype IV by Astri Nur Faizah, Daisuke Kobayashi, Faustus Akankperiwen Azerigyik, Ryo Matsumura, Izumi Kai, Yoshihide Maekawa, Yukiko Higa, Kentaro Itokawa, Toshinori Sasaki, Kris Cahyo Mulyatno, Sri Subekti, Maria Inge Lusida, Etik Ainun Rohmah, Yasuko Mori, Yusuf Ozbel, Chizu Sanjoba, Tran Vu Phong, Tran Cong Tu, Shinji Kasai, Kyoko Sawabe, Haruhiko Isawa

“…Given the limited availability of information, the vector range for JEV GIV remains unknown; thus, understanding this range could prove invaluable for future prevention efforts in new areas. Herein, we experimentally exposed four mosquito colonies originated from various countries with no previous reports of GIV to JEV GIV strain 19CxBa-83-Cv, which was isolated from Culex vishnui Theobald collected in Bali in 2019. …”
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Assessing the Future ODYSEA Satellite Mission for the Estimation of Ocean Surface Currents, Wind Stress, Energy Fluxes, and the Mechanical Coupling Between the Ocean and the Atmosp... by Marco Larrañaga, Lionel Renault, Alexander Wineteer, Marcela Contreras, Brian K. Arbic, Mark A. Bourassa, Ernesto Rodriguez

“…Additionally, the combination of wind stress estimation from ODYSEA with other satellite products and numerical simulations could improve the representation of wind stress in gridded products. Future efforts should focus on the assessment of the potential of ODYSEA in quantifying the production of eddy kinetic energy through horizontal energy fluxes and air–sea energy fluxes related to divergent and rotational motions.…”
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AHP Approach To Developing a New Natural Toothpaste Product by Dikky Indrawan, Stevia Septiani, Galih Saputra Arista, Asep Rakhmat, Yessie W Sari, Nur A Nuzulia, Wulan T Wahyuni, Irmanida Batubara, Y. Aris Purwanto

“…Findings/Result: The results of the study stated that the new natural toothpaste, based on nanoHAP and Curcuma aeruginosa, was designed based on quality natural ingredients and consumer preference for naturalness, influencing formula design and marketing efforts. The strategy to develop new toothpaste aimed to provide a holistic health solution, emphasizing natural components and general health perspectives. …”
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The operative cooperation and nursing in transradial intervention for cerebrovascular diseases (经桡动脉入路行脑血管介入治疗的手术配合与护理) by SHI Lijuan (施李娟), HU Yaqin (胡亚琴), MIAO Dan (苗丹), SONG Zongye (宋宗叶), WANG Xiaoyan (王晓燕), JIANG Wei (江薇)

“…Nurses should take good cooperation in performing catheter placement, surgical position placement, heparinization, microcatheter shaping and other nursing procedure. Efforts should also be made in prevention of intraoperative complications and postoperative nursing of puncture site complications. …”
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Evaluating user experience in cultural heritage through virtual reality simulations by Shinnu Jangra, Gurjinder Singh, Archana Mantri

“…Highlights: • The proposed analysis develops a virtual reality (VR)simulator for the Museum of India to enhance heritage preservation efforts. • The Emotion questionnaire validates the impact of virtual museum tours on emotional states, including positive, negative, and boredom, compared to traditional methods…”
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Genotyping-by-sequencing derived SNP markers reveal genetic diversity and population structure of Dactylis glomerata germplasm by Muhammad Tanveer Altaf, Pablo Federico Cavagnaro, Kağan Kökten, Amjad Ali, Andres Morales, Andres Morales, Muhammed Tatar, Mehmet Bedir, Muhammad Azhar Nadeem, Muhammad Aasim, Nafiz Çeliktaş, Sheikh Mansoor, Faheem Shehzad Baloch, Faheem Shehzad Baloch

“…Despite its global significance in fodder production, the genetic potential of many regional accessions remains unexplored, limiting breeding efforts. This study investigates the genetic diversity (GD) and population structure of 91 accessions of D. glomerata from Turkey and Iran using genotyping-by-sequencing based single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) markers. …”
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A comparison of applicant and accepted student characteristics to research training programs with implications for recruitment and selection strategy by Young-Hee Cho, Young-Hee Cho, Chi-Ah Chun, Chi-Ah Chun, Hector Ramos, Paul Buonora, Paul Buonora, Paul Buonora, Vasanthy Narayanaswami, Vasanthy Narayanaswami, Kim-Phuong L. Vu, Kim-Phuong L. Vu

“…These findings imply that research training programs can effectively recruit diverse students from underrepresented populations in STEM by using intentional outreach and recruitment efforts coupled with an objective and holistic selection process.…”
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Prevention and control of nosocomial infection in a certain endoscopy center under the management of COVID-19 with measures against Class B infectious diseases (新型冠状病毒感染“乙类乙管”下内窥镜中... by ZHANG Yuting (张玉婷), YANG Zhenbin (杨振斌), QIU Wei (邱伟), XIA Wenjuan (夏文娟)

“…Under the management of COVID-19 with measures against Class B infectious diseases, efforts should be made to enhance the emergency management and implementation of preoperative screening, therapeutic indications and diagnosis condition for digestive endoscopy. …”
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Physicians’ Perceptions of the Quality of Palliative Care and of the Importance of Collaboration in Interdisciplinary Teams in Norwegian Nursing Homes by Skomakerstuen Ødbehr L, Hov R, Sanaker H, Sandsdalen T

“…As they had little time available for each patient, the team’s efforts were invaluable. The quality of care depended on good observations by healthcare professionals, as well as follow-up actions. …”
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The Effectiveness of Onion Extract Allium sativum to Prevent Koi Herpesvirus (KHV) Infection on Common Carp Cyprinus carpio by Sri Nuryati, P. Giri, Y. Hadiroseyani

“…The testing of the garlic extract through food could be used as efforts to increase endurance of common carp fish Cyprinus carpio to koi herpesvirus infection that was considered from blood parameter. …”
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Evaluating the Cellophane Production Supply Chain Using Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Approaches by َAhmad Jafarnejad, Amir Mohammad Khani

“…Social implications: Given the significance of sustainability and the need to lessen effects in the packaging sector, this study seeks to enhance procedures and mitigate risks, within the cellophane supply chain. Such efforts aim to safeguard the environment and uphold accountability. …”
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The Role of Human Agency in Global Urban Health by Kai Michael Gensitz, Catherine Woods, Tadhg MacIntyre, Claudio R. Nigg

“…Human agency acts as the central force within Global Urban Health, linking individual actions to SECs and shaping transformative efforts against global health challenges. Discussion/Conclusion The Global Urban Health concept focuses on an interrelated multi-dimensional approach to health indicators that includes key SECs within urban settings. …”
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Micronutrient status, food security, anaemia, Plasmodium infection, and physical activity as predictors of primary schoolchildren's body composition in Côte d'Ivoire by Kurt Z. Long, Kurt Z. Long, Sylvain G. Traoré, Sylvain G. Traoré, Kouadio B. Kouassi, Kouadio B. Kouassi, Jean T. Coulibaly, Jean T. Coulibaly, Bomey C. Gba, Bomey C. Gba, Daouda Dao, Daouda Dao, Johanna Beckmann, Christin Lang, Harald Seelig, Nicole Probst-Hensch, Nicole Probst-Hensch, Uwe Pühse, Markus Gerber, Jürg Utzinger, Jürg Utzinger, Bassirou Bonfoh, Bassirou Bonfoh, Bassirou Bonfoh

“…Food insecurity was inversely associated with FFM among boys from lower socio-economic status (SES) households while increased MVPA was associated with reduced fat mass among girls.ConclusionsThe integration of Malaria control programs with efforts to improve household healthy diet and promote physical activity can lead to improvements in body composition and overall child health and wellbeing.…”
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Bringing MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD to traditional healthcare systems: tending to set and setting by Dimitri Perivoliotis, Dimitri Perivoliotis, Kayla Knopp, Kayla Knopp, Shannon Remick, Allie Kaigle, Allie Kaigle, Christopher S. Stauffer, Christopher S. Stauffer, Chandra Khalifian, Chandra Khalifian, Tamara R. Wachsman, Bettye E. Chargin, Andrew W. Bismark, Andrew W. Bismark, Al Alam, Al Alam, Leslie Morland, Leslie Morland, Leslie Morland

“…These recommendations are intended to inform future MDMA-AT for PTSD research and, potentially, eventual clinical implementation efforts in traditional healthcare systems.…”
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Influencing factors of the participation of patients with severe mental disorders in community health service management by Shiming Li, Yingying Ji, Queping Yang, Ying Jiang, Qitao Yin, Haohao Zhu

“…Special attention should be given to patients with severe mental disorders who exhibit negative factors, such as being middle-aged or young, having a long duration of illness, a history of violent or harmful behavior, higher education levels (college and above), student status, or lack of social welfare benefits. Efforts should focus on providing social support activities, reducing stigma associated with the illness, and further improving the management rate.…”
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Catabolic pathway acquisition by rhizosphere bacteria readily enables growth with a root exudate component but does not affect root colonization by Stephan Christel, Alyssa A. Carrell, Leah H. Hochanadel, Manuel I. Villalobos Solis, Paul E. Abraham, Sara S. Jawdy, Julie E. Chaves, Nancy L. Engle, Timkhite-Kulu Berhane, Tao Yao, Jin-Gui Chen, Wellington Muchero, Timothy J. Tschaplinski, Melissa A. Cregger, Joshua K. Michener

“…From an engineering perspective, efforts to alter microbial community composition in situ by manipulating catabolic pathways or nutrient availability will be challenging when gaining access to a new niche does not provide a benefit.…”
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Spatial-temporal baseline study of nutrients and trace elements characterization of a large tropical transition system in West Africa by Celso Paulo, João A. Carreiras, Susanne Tanner, Carmen Van-Dúnem dos Santos, Vanessa F. Fonseca, Bernardo Duarte

“…The current results provide key baseline information in a data-poor environment, serving as a stepping stone for future ecological health assessments and conservation efforts of this large transitional system.…”
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Research Status and Direction of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Complicated with Coronary Heart Disease: A Bibliometric Analysis from 2005 to 2024 by Bian H, Zhu S, Xing W, Qi L, Xue J, Peng X, Jin Z, Zhao H

“…Through keyword clustering analysis, we categorized all keywords into three distinct groups: management strategies for COPD and CHD; diseases associated with both conditions; and epidemiological characteristics concerning their burden—current hotspots include multimorbidity factors such as hypertension and obesity alongside outcomes like diagnosis during COVID-19 pandemic implications within societal contexts are highlighted here too.Conclusion: Presently focused research on COPD coupled with CHD primarily revolves around five key areas: pathogenesis exploration, early diagnostic techniques, COVID-19 infection, dynamics intervention, methodologies, and treatment protocol development efforts. To improve the early detection rate of COPD complicated with CHD, the main development direction in the future is to extract computed tomography (CT) features using imaging omics and establish an early prediction model. …”
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