Image Evolution Using 2D Power Spectra by Michael Gircys, Brian J. Ross

“…One active research direction in the field is the discovery of suitable heuristics for measuring perceived characteristics of evolved images. …”
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The AI-knowledge management nexus for sustainable learning: A PLS-SEM study by Sashi Ranjan, V. P. Joshith, K. Kavitha, Shana Chittakath

“…This study aimed to investigate the impact of AI-enhanced KM practices on sustainable learning outcomes in Indian higher education institutions. …”
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Factors influencing school bonding among juvenile offenders – The experience of a systematic review by Márta Miklósi, Karolina Eszter Kovács

“…Methods: A systematic PRISMA review was conducted using EBSCO Discovery Service Search Engine (using 85 databases during searching) to access studies which investigated the association of school bonding of juvenile offenders with risk of subsequent reoffending and successful reintegration into society, finally 10 studies were reviewed. …”
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miR-203 Expression in Exfoliated Cells of Tongue Coating Represents a Sensitive and Specific Biomarker of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease by Xiuli Yan, Shengliang Zhu, Hui Zhang

“…The objective of this study was to investigate the miRNA expression of exfoliated cells of the tongue in patients with GERD versus healthy controls (Ctrls). …”
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Design and fabrication of novel microfluidic-based droplets for drug screening on a chronic myeloid leukemia cell line. by Niloofar Jaafari, Amir Asri Kojabad, Rima Manafi Shabestari, Majid Safa

“…This approach is promising for drug discovery and treatment optimization, as it increases sensitivity and streamlines the screening process.…”
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Gut–brain axis and neuropsychiatric health: recent advances by Ceymi Doenyas, Gerard Clarke, Renáta Cserjési

“…The studies described in this Collection support and expand on the observations from previous preclinical and clinical investigations, while also providing essential novel insights that can drive discovery into previously unexplored avenues of brain-gut-microbiome interactions in health and disease.…”
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Where We Rate: The Impact of Urban Characteristics on Digital Reviews and Ratings by Özge Öztürk Hacar, Müslüm Hacar, Fatih Gülgen, Luca Pappalardo

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Le Cosmos d'Alexandre von Humboldt et La Tentation de saint Antoine de Gustave Flaubert : deux œuvres de toute une vie by Mary Orr

“…The fact that Flaubert’s Correspondance of 1860 mentions his reading of Humboldt’s works suggests rich lines of investigation between Kosmos – which Humboldt calls the « work of all of life » and the final Tentation de Saint Antoine,which Flaubert was reworking at the same moment. …”
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The interplay of sex and genotype in disease associations: a comprehensive network analysis in the UK Biobank by Vivek Sriram, Jakob Woerner, Yong-Yeol Ahn, Dokyoon Kim

“…Conclusions Our analysis affirms the presence of GxS interactions in cross-phenotype associations, emphasizing the need to investigate the role of sex in disease onset and its importance in biomedical discovery and precision medicine research.…”
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Pangenome mining of the Streptomyces genus redefines species’ biosynthetic potential by Omkar S. Mohite, Tue S. Jørgensen, Thomas J. Booth, Pep Charusanti, Patrick V. Phaneuf, Tilmann Weber, Bernhard O. Palsson

“…Several thousand complete or nearly complete Streptomyces genome sequences are now available, affording the opportunity to deeply investigate the biosynthetic potential within these organisms and to advance natural product discovery initiatives. …”
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Threats and Mitigation Strategies for Electroencephalography-Based Person Authentication by Zaib Unnisa, Asadullah Tariq, Irfan Ud Din, Danish Shehzad, Mohamed Adel Serhani, Abdelkader N. Belkacem, Nadeem Sarwar

“…This work is aimed at investigating the potential risks linked to electroencephalography (EEG)-based person authentication and providing solutions to mitigate these issues. …”
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The Influence of Foundation Bodies in The Teaching of Religious Education in Selected Primary Schools in Kasagama Sub-County Lyantonde District. by Kafeero, Athanus

“…The purpose of the study was to investigate on the influences of the foundation bodies in the teaching of religious education in primary schools in Kasagama Sub-county Lyantonde District. …”
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Parkinsonism and Sjögren’s Syndrome: A Fortuitous Association or a Shared Immunopathogenesis? by Mariem Kchaou, Nadia Ben Ali, Intissar Hmida, Saloua Fray, Hela Jamoussi, Mohamed Jalleli, Slim Echebbi, Afef Achouri, Samir Belal

“…A 46-year-old woman with a history of progressive Parkinsonism for 6 years and a normal brain magnetic resonance imaging was partially improved with levodopa therapy. The later discovery of a sicca syndrome led to performing of further investigations, which revealed the presence of anti-SSA antibodies and a sialoadenitis of grade 4 according to Chisholm’s classification on labial salivary gland biopsy. …”
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Oleraceins from Portulaca oleracea leaves: Quali-quantitative determination and antioxidant potential by Ciro Cannavacciuolo, Assunta Napolitano, Verena M. Dirsch, Elke H. Heiss, Milena Masullo, Sonia Piacente

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Proteogenomic analysis reveals Arp 2/3 complex as a common molecular mechanism in high risk pancreatic cysts and pancreatic cancer by A. K. M. Firoj Mahmud, Dina Gamaleldin Mansour Aly, Yelin Zhao, Mikael Benson, Martin Smelik, Oleg Sysoev, Hui Wang, Xinxiu Li

“…The discovery GWAS identified significant genetic variants associated with benign cysts, specifically the rs142409042 variant near the OPCML gene. …”
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Targeted Photodynamic Therapy: A Novel Approach to Abolition of Human Cancer Stem Cells by Anine Crous, Elvin Chizenga, Natasha Hodgkinson, Heidi Abrahamse

“…Currently, PDT is being investigated as a target specific treatment for CSCs by the addition of carrier molecules and antibody conjugates bound to the PS. …”
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Genome-wide association scan and candidate gene analysis for seed coat color in sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) by Mohammed Elsafy, Wafa Badawi, Ahmed Ibrahim, Elamin Hafiz Baillo, Prabin Bajgain, Tilal Sayed Abdelhalim, Mahbubjon Rahmatov

“…IntroductionSeed coat color in sesame is a crucial trait for breeding programs as it is closely associated with important characteristics such as oil content, protein levels, and disease resistance, which directly influence seed quality and market value.MethodsThis study investigates the genetic basis of seed coat color in 200 Sudanese sesame genotypes grown for two consecutive years through comprehensive phenotyping, genomic diversity analysis, genome-wide association studies (GWAS), and candidate gene discovery.Results and discussionPhenotypic analysis across two growing seasons revealed high heritability and significant correlations among color parameters (L*, a*, and b*), indicating strong genetic control over seed coat color. …”
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The Death of the Beluga Sturgeon (Huso huso) Rediscovered in the Küçükçekmece Lagoon: Let’s Focus on Causes by Özcan Gaygusuz, Latife Köker, Gökhan Tunçelli, Devrim Memiş

“…After approximately 35 years, the discovery of two deceased beluga sturgeon (Huso huso) in the lagoon, which connects to the Marmara Sea in Türkiye, marked a significant event. …”
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The Impact of the Coexpression of MET and ESR Genes on Prognosticators and Clinical Outcomes of Breast Cancer: An Analysis for the METABRIC Dataset by Nehad M. Ayoub, Ghaith M. Al-Taani, Amer E. Alkhalifa, Dalia R. Ibrahim, Aymen Shatnawi

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Low-density SNP marker sets for genetic variation analysis and variety identification in cultivated citrus by Phuong Linh Nguyen, Jin-Kee Jung, Jee-Soo Park, Sung-Chur Sim

“…In this study, genotyping by sequencing (GBS) was conducted to identify single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) for investigating genetic variation in a citrus collection. …”
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