Bacterial nanocellulose and its oxidized form as functional carriers for pomegranate peel extract: A sustainable approach to bioactive delivery by Vuk Filipovic, Jasmina Nikodinovic-Runic, Katarina Savikin, Jelena Zivkovic, Jelena Mudric, Nemanja Krgovic, Marijana Ponjavic

“…These findings underscore the potential of BNC-based materials as carriers of natural bioactive compounds in functional foods, offering a sustainable approach to delivery of antioxidants and other health-promoting bioactive compounds through diet, while also supporting plant waste valorization.…”
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Navigating the Collective: Nanoparticle-Assisted Identification of Leader Cancer Cells During Migration by Anastasia Alexandrova, Elizaveta Kontareva, Margarita Pustovalova, Sergey Leonov, Yulia Merkher

“…Thus, nanoparticle encapsulation offers a groundbreaking approach to identifying the most aggressive and invasive leader cells during the CCM process in breast cancer. …”
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Modeling vegetation density with remote sensing, normalized difference vegetation index and biodiversity plants in watershed area by R.Z. Ekaputri, T. Hidayat, H.K. Surtikanti, W. Surakusumah

“…The findings of this study contribute significantly to the Global Journal of Environmental Science and Management’s goals of promoting sustainable environmental management and biodiversity preservation, offering actionable insights for policymakers and conservationists.…”
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Case-area targeted interventions and free chlorine residual in household drinking water: An observational cohort study during a cholera outbreak in Northeast Nigeria. by Lindsay Salem-Bango, Jennifer OKeeffe, Michael R Desjardins, Daniele Lantagne, Chiara Altare, Gurpreet Kaur, Kanaganathan Rangaiya, Patricia Oke-Oghene Obroh, Ahmadu Audu, Chimda Emmanuel Solomon, Thomas Heath, Emmanuel Emeka Ihemezue, Solomon Aye, Baptiste Lecuyot, Mustafa Sikder, Shannon Doocy, Melody Xiao, Paul B Spiegel

“…Our research highlights factors associated with FCR concentrations <0.2 mg/L post-CATI in Adamawa and Borno, offering valuable insights for response planning, and overall supports the continued use of CATIs in humanitarian settings.…”
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The temporal scale of energy maximization explains allometric variations in movement decisions of large herbivores by Daniel Fortin, Christopher F. Brooke, Hervé Fritz, Jan A. Venter

“…Unlike the other species, eland avoided grasslands; when they ventured into grasslands, they selected patches offering high short‐term energy gains at the expense of daily gains. …”
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Effects of dietary supplements Sargassum ilicifolium and Spirulina platensis on growth parameters, immunity and gene expression in juvenile Asian seabass (Lates calcarifer) by Majid Khanzadeh, Seyed Hossein Hoseinifar, Ashkan Zargari, Hien Van Doan

“…Background: Microalgae and macroalgae play significant roles in aquaculture, offering various benefits that contribute to sustainable practices in the industry. …”
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Evaluating the Efficacy of Combined Intravaginal Estriol Therapy and Kegel Exercises in Managing Menopausal Atrophic Vulvovaginitis by Lucian Șerbănescu, Vadym Rotar, Dragoș Brezeanu, Sebastian Mirea, Elena-Valentina Ionescu, Paris Ionescu

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: The addition of Kegel exercises to local estriol therapy significantly improves symptom remission rates, especially in moderate and severe VVA cases. This approach offers a promising strategy for managing postmenopausal VVA, particularly in cases that do not fully respond to estrogen therapy alone.…”
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Composite submental flaps in facial reconstructive surgery involving the zygoma and orbit by Usman Khan, Sebastian Haupt, Matthew Rigby, S. Mark Taylor, Martin Corsten, Jonathan Trites

“…Abstract Background The submental island flap (SIF) is a reliable option for reconstructing defects in the facial region and offers several advantages when compared to free-flap alternatives. …”
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Anaerobic digestion bacteria algae (ADBA): A mathematical model of mixotrophic algal growth with indigenous bacterial inhibition in anaerobic digestion effluent by S M Hasan Shahriar Rahat, Oluwatunmise Israel Dada, Liang Yu, Helmut Kirchhoff, Shulin Chen

“…In addition to process parameter prediction, this study offered a practical solution to wastewater treatment, air pollution, and nutrient recycling, ensuring a holistic and practical approach to ecological balance.…”
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Hepatitis B Birth Dose among Children in District 2 Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: Prevalence and Associated Factors by Giao Huynh, Thanh Binh Nguyen, Ngoc Nga Cao, Minh Hoang Phan, Thi Bich Hop Dang, Thi Ngoc Han Nguyen

“…A birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine will prevent most perinatally acquired infections and offers early protection from horizontal transmission. …”
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Decoding oral cancer: insights from miRNA expression profiles and their regulatory targets by Xin Wang, Xin Wang, Shuang Zhang, Shuang Zhang, Shuyi Wang, Tao Cao, Tao Cao, Hong Fan, Hong Fan

“…Notably, most of these hub genes such as NEK2, NDC80, NUF2, PLK1, SMAD2, TP53, TPX2, TTK, UBE2C, WDHD1, WTAP, YWHAZ are directly or indirectly associated with cell cycle progression, underscoring the role of DEmiRs in driving tumor proliferation and survival in OC via dysregulating cell cycle. This study offers insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying OC and highlights miRNAs as potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets to disrupt the cancerous cell cycle and improve treatment outcomes.…”
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Development of a model for measuring sagittal plane parameters in 10–18-year old adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis based on RTMpose deep learning technology by Zhijie Kang, Guopeng Shi, Yong Zhu, Feng Li, Xiaohe Li, Haiyan Wang

“…The model's performance was found to be highly consistent with manual measurements by experienced physicians, offering a valuable tool for clinical diagnostics.…”
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Metagenomics: a new frontier for routine pathology testing of gastrointestinal pathogens by Nicola Z. Angel, Mitchell J. Sullivan, Areej Alsheikh-Hussain, Liang Fang, Samantha MacDonald, Alena Pribyl, Blake Wills, Gene W. Tyson, Philip Hugenholtz, Donovan H. Parks, Paul Griffin, David L. A. Wood

“…In conclusion, the mNGS assay offers an easy, sample to answer workflow with rapid detection of enteropathogens and has the potential to improve diagnosis, therapy and infection control precautions.…”
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Detection of Alzheimer Disease in Neuroimages Using Vision Transformers: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Vivens Mubonanyikuzo, Hongjie Yan, Temitope Emmanuel Komolafe, Liang Zhou, Tao Wu, Nizhuan Wang

“…The findings highlight the potential of ViTs as effective tools for early and accurate AD diagnosis, offering insights for future neuroimaging-based diagnostic approaches. …”
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Advancing soil-structure interaction (SSI): a comprehensive review of current practices, challenges, and future directions by Imtiyaz Akbar Najar, Raudhah Ahmadi, Akeem Gbenga Amuda, Raghad Mourad, Neveen El Bendary, Idawati Ismail, Nabilah Abu Bakar, Shanshan Tang

“…Additionally, the review discusses recent innovations, including the application of machine learning and advanced computational tools, and their potential to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of SSI analysis. This study offers actionable insights for improving design practices, such as adapting SSI frameworks for structures on soft soils and incorporating dynamic interactions in seismic design codes. …”
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Comparing Minor Connector Castability of Printed Cast Partial Dentures to Conventional Cast Partial Dentures: An In-vitro Study by Meghna Budati, Suresh Venugopalan

“…Advances in digital dentistry have introduced 3D printing, which offers a new method for creating denture frameworks with greater precision. …”
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The curvilinear relationship between Framingham Steatosis Index and depression: insights from a nationwide study by Chunqi Jiang, Bo Wang, Ning Wang, Jun Wang, Yinuo Qu, Guang Zhao, Xin Zhang, Xin Zhang

“…Factors such as inflammation, hormonal levels, and metabolic disruptions could be the underlying mechanisms driving this relationship. This finding offers valuable insights that could inform the development of comprehensive intervention strategies for managing depression in clinical settings.…”
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Redo Aortic Valve Replacement After Prior Transcatheter versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement: Insights from Western Experience by Arber Aliu, Klodiana Durici, Ira Lazo, Altin Veshti

“…It underscores the urgent need to develop an optimal strategy for managing these patients and offers fresh insight.  Material and Methods: Our research, based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons in the USA's 10-year database, included individuals who underwent bioprosthetic SAVR following prior TAVR and/or SAVR. …”
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Stability of Ternary Drug–Drug–Drug Coamorphous Systems Obtained Through Mechanochemistry by Ilenia D’Abbrunzo, Elisabetta Venier, Francesca Selmin, Irena Škorić, Enrico Bernardo, Giuseppe Procida, Beatrice Perissutti

“…The findings underscore the importance of molecular interactions in determining stability and recrystallization behavior, offering insights for designing robust coamorphous formulations.…”
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An Experimental Investigation on the Relationship between MS Frequency Response and Coal and Gas Outburst by Quanjie Zhu, Qingsong Li, Yu Feng, Xianwei Heng, Shaoquan Li, Tao Yang

“…During the residual stage, MS frequency manifested the concentration distribution (50 Hz) and offered the advantage of energy concentration. (3) The phenomenon of signal energy also shows the trend of energy transform low to high and to low modes along with the process. …”
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