Role of Oxidative Stress in the Senescence Pattern of Auditory Cells in Age-Related Hearing Loss by Luz del Mar Rivas-Chacón, Sofía Martínez-Rodríguez, Raquel Madrid-García, Joaquín Yanes-Díaz, Juan Ignacio Riestra-Ayora, Ricardo Sanz-Fernández, Carolina Sánchez-Rodríguez

“…Oxidative stress is an essential factor in developing ARHL; additionally, premature senescence of auditory cells induced by oxidative stress can produce hearing loss. …”
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Chokeberry juice affects membrane lipid status and cellular antioxidant enzymes in healthy women with aerobic training activity by Nevena Vidović, Ana Pantović, Vuk Stevanović, Ivana Šarac, Kristina Robal, Stevan Stevanović, Maria Glibetic

“…Participants were randomly assigned into the training group performing aerobic training three times per week; the chokeberry-training group followed the same training regime and additionally consumed 100 ml of chokeberry juice per day and the control group neither trained nor consumed the juice. …”
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Improvement of rodent pest control strategy: II -Response of wild brown rats to baits containing preservative previously exposed to unfavourable environmental conditions by Blažić Tanja, Đurović-Pejčev Rada, Đorđević Tijana, Jovičić Ivana, Međo Irena, Stojnić Bojan, Jokić Goran

“…The results indicate that 1% sorbic acid can be used as a potentially good additive to baits that are planned to be used in sewage systems and other areas where unfavorable environmental conditions prevail and there is a risk of rapid mold development and bait decay.…”
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Spin-down of Solar-mass Protostars in Magnetospheric Accretion Paradigm by Shinsuke Takasao, Masanobu Kunitomo, Takeru K. Suzuki, Kazunari Iwasaki, Kengo Tomida

“…We show that failed magnetospheric winds, unique to 3D models, significantly reduce the spin-up accretion torque, which make it easier for the star to spin-down. Additionally, the amplitude of time variability associated with magnetospheric ejections is reduced by 3D effects. …”
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Binge eating and personality traits: A gender-specific analysis among patients affected by obesity by Amelia RIzzo, Rossella Alfa, Alessia Giuffrida, Giuseppina Selene Spina, Veronica Currò, Maria Letizia Caracciolo

“…In contrast, when gender was taken into consideration, the presence of BED in the male population was found to be associated with the sub-dimension "Impulse Control" (r=.263; p < 0.05) whereas in the female population it was correlated with the sub-dimension "Emotion Control" (r=-.206; p < 0.05) In addition, the trait Dynamism also emerged negatively correlated with the presence of binge eating in men and BMI in women. …”
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Study on factors influencing the transport and transformation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in soil–groundwater systems by Wenxiang Hu, Jie Zhang, Dan Li, Ying Yuan, Ying Tang, Kunlong Hui, Yu Jiang, Wenbing Tan

“…However, these mechanisms are influenced by pH, temperature, oxygen, microbial population, and PAH structure. In addition, the migration and transformation of PAHs in soil–groundwater systems significantly differ in response to soil depth (e.g., shallow soil versus deep soil) and surface water. …”
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A wheat germ-rich diet preserves bone homeostasis by regulating gut microbiota and plasma metabolites in aged rats by Luanfeng Wang, Zebin Weng, Tong Chen, Yu Li, Ling Xiong, Haizhao Song, Fang Wang, Xiaozhi Tang, Bo Ren, Xuebo Liu, Xinchun Shen

“…Furthermore, the WG-rich diet reshaped the composition of the gut microbiota, enhancing short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs)-producing microbes and reducing inflammation-related microbes. In addition, metabolomics analysis showed that 5% WG supplementation improved plasma metabolites related to bone metabolism. …”
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D1S-Neuro Program: Frequency and Risk Factors for the Development of Diabetic Neuropathy in Pediatric Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, a Single Center Study by Marco Piccoli, Joaquin Gutierrez de Rubalcava Doblas, Patrizia Furlan, Silvia Cocchio, Alessandro Zamberlan, Gloria Panzeri, Vincenzo Baldo, Carlo Moretti

“…<b>Materials and Methods:</b> Diabetic patients over 11 years old and with at least 5 years of diabetes were subjected to specific tests for the screening of diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) and for the diagnosis of cardiac autonomic neuropathy (CAN). Additionally, all data related to the patients’ average hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels over the last year and the past 5 years and the monitoring and insulin delivery technology used were collected. …”
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Optimizing Growth and Bioactive Compound Production in Split Gill Mushroom (<i>Schizophyllum commune</i>) Using Methyl Jasmonate by Preuk Chutimanukul, Siripong Sukdee, Kittichai Boonmee, Ornprapa Thepsilvisut, Onmanee Prajuabjinda, Ubonwan Saesiw, Pattama Sriumpai, Hiroshi Ehara

“…By applying elicitors, this study highlights the quality enhancement of <i>S. commune</i> fruiting bodies, a commercially significant resource. While elicitors have been shown to stimulate beneficial bioactive compound production, research on their use in <i>S. commune</i> remains limited. …”
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Effects of CO2 and liquid digestate concentrations on the growth performance and biomass composition of Tetradesmus obliquus and Chlorella vulgaris microalgal strains by Ángela Sánchez-Quintero, Ángela Sánchez-Quintero, Ángela Sánchez-Quintero, Aurélien Parsy, Amandine Adrien, Amandine Adrien, Lea Spitzer, Javier Jiménez-Lamana, Susana C. M. Fernandes, Susana C. M. Fernandes, Jean-Baptiste Beigbeder

“…Additionally, the metal content of the microalgal biomass was analyzed to assess its potential use as biostimulants in compliance with European regulations. …”
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Distributed optimization and scheduling strategy for source load storage distribution grid based on alliance chain by Jinhua Tian, Yueyuan Zhang, Yanan Gao, Yu Qin, Bihan Fan, Cheng Zhang, Qiqi Zang

“…With the high penetration of renewable energy, the addition of a large number of energy storage units, and flexible loads, the source-load-storage structure of active distribution networks is becoming increasingly complex, making optimization and scheduling more challenging. …”
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Altering the mechanical properties of self-assembled filaments through engineering of EspA bacterial protein by Moran Elias-Mordechai, May Morhaim, Maya Georgia Pelah, Irina Rostovsky, May Nogaoker, Jürgen Jopp, Raz Zarivach, Neta Sal-Man, Ronen Berkovich

“…The recombinant EspA proteins formed curly, thin filaments with higher longitudinal elasticity (shorter persistence length) compared to the natural, linear filaments. Additionally, the recombinant filaments had a radial elastic modulus about an order of magnitude lower than the natural filaments. …”
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Symmetric Dopant‐Free Si Solar Cells Enabled by TiOx Nanolayers: An In‐Depth Study on Bipolar Carrier Selectivity by Takuya Matsui, Shohei Fukaya, Shona McNab, James McQueen, Kazuhiro Gotoh, Hitoshi Sai, Noritaka Usami, Ruy Sebastian Bonilla

“…This clarifies that the bipolar carrier selectivity of TiOx is associated with the different amount of negative fixed charges generated during the ALD process, depending on the choice of Ti precursor and oxidant. In addition, the growth of a hydrogen‐containing SiOy nanolayer (≈1‐1.5 nm) at the Si/TiOx interface during postdeposition oxidation is crucial for providing chemical passivation in both types of TiOx. …”
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Improving panicle blast resistance and fragrance in a high-quality japonica rice variety through breeding by Junhua Ye, Junhua Ye, Kai Wang, Yi Wang, Zhipeng Zhao, Ying Yan, Hang Yang, Lixia Zhang, Lixia Zhang, Zejun Hu, Zejun Hu, Zhenying Shi, Dapeng Sun, Jianjiang Bai, Liming Cao, Liming Cao, Shujun Wu, Shujun Wu

“…They all displayed significantly enhanced resistance to panicle blast and improved yield compared to HR1212.DiscussionIn conclusion, this study expanded the germplasm resources of japonica, providing a material foundation for enhancing breeding programs aimed at developing rice blast-resistant and high-quality fragrant japonica varieties. Additionally, the study demonstrated that integrating molecular markers and re-sequencing can inform breeders’ decision-making more precisely and efficiently.…”
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Multimodal lung cancer theranostics via manganese phosphate/quercetin particle by Chong Qiu, Fei Xia, Qingchao Tu, Huan Tang, Yinan Liu, Hongda Liu, Chen Wang, HaiLu Yao, Linying Zhong, Yuanfeng Fu, Pengbo Guo, Weiqi Chen, Xinyu Zhou, Li Zou, Licheng Gan, Jiawei Yan, Yichong Hou, Junzhe Zhang, Huanhuan Pang, Yuqing Meng, Qiaoli Shi, Guang Han, Xijun Wang, Jigang Wang

“…Mechanistic studies indicated that QCT and Mn2+ exhibited excellent peroxidase-like (POD-like) activity, catalysing the conversion of endogenous hydrogen peroxide into highly toxic hydroxyl radicals through a Fenton-like reaction, depleting glutathione (GSH), promoting reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation in mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum, and inducing ferroptosis. Additionally, Mn2+ could activate the cGAS-STING signalling pathway and promote the maturation of dendritic cells and infiltration of activated T cells, thus inducing tumor immunogenic cell death (ICD). …”
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Nano-XRF of lung fibrotic tissue reveals unexplored Ca, Zn, S and Fe metabolism: a novel approach to chronic lung diseases by Bryan Falcones, Maik Kahnt, Ulf Johansson, Barbora Svobodová, Karin A. von Wachenfelt, Charlott Brunmark, Göran Dellgren, Linda Elowsson, Karina Thånell, Gunilla Westergren-Thorsson

“…While their specific role remains unclear, their presence may be associated with disease-specific processes. Additionally, we observed Fe and S signal colocalization in 650-nm structures within some IPF cells. …”
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Analysis of Autonomous Penetration Testing Through Reinforcement Learning and Recommender Systems by Ariadna Claudia Moreno, Aldo Hernandez-Suarez, Gabriel Sanchez-Perez, Linda Karina Toscano-Medina, Hector Perez-Meana, Jose Portillo-Portillo, Jesus Olivares-Mercado, Luis Javier García Villalba

“…This RL component assesses optimal attack strategies based on previously learned data and dynamically explores additional attack vectors. The system achieved an F1 score and an Exact Match rate over <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mn>97.0</mn></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula>%, demonstrating its accuracy and effectiveness in selecting relevant pentesting strategies.…”
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Understanding the drivers of a pro-environmental attitude in higher education institutions: the interplay between knowledge, consciousness, and social influence by Aqsa Sehar, Orangzab, Minhas Akbar, Minhas Akbar, Petra Poulova, Asokan Vasudevan, Tianjiao Huang

“…Its findings can inform targeted strategies to enhance environmental education and engagement in higher education, making it a valuable addition to the literature on education for sustainable development. …”
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Age and moisture affect the relationship between competition and tree growth by Xinyu Han, Lushuang Gao, Mingqian Liu, Yihong Zhu, Keda Cui, Xinyu Zhang, Xiuhai Zhao, Ruibo Zhang, Klaus von Gadow, Yiyu Tian, Kangchen Wang

“…The stimulatory effect of crown size on tree growth enhances in young tress, but diminishes in mature trees. Additionally, the negative impact of competition on tree crown size is more pronounced in high moisture regions, and larches experiencing crown reduction under intense competition exhibit a heightened sensitivity to water availability. …”
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Genomic and virulent characterization of a duck-associated Salmonella serovar Potsdam from China by Hongli An, Xiamei Kang, Chenhu Huang, Chenghao Jia, Jiaqi Chen, Yingying Huang, Qianzhe Cao, Yan Li, Biao Tang, Min Yue

“…Potsdam exhibited a preference for ducks over chickens, suggesting potential host specificity. Additionally, global phylogenomic analysis, incorporating 180 global genomes, revealed a predominant association of S. …”
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