Variability of plankton communities in relation to the lunar cycle in oceanic waters by Santiago Hernández-León, M. Loreto Torreblanca, M. Loreto Torreblanca, Inma Herrera, Inma Herrera, Laia Armengol, Gara Franchy, Alejandro Ariza, Juan Carlos Garijo, María Couret

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Integrated physiological and transcriptomic analysis uncovers the mechanism of moderate nitrogen application on promoting the growth and (-)-borneol accumulation of Blumea balsamif... by Yuan Yuan, Wei-Jie Tang, Wei-Jie Tang, Jia-Yuan Cao, Ke Zhong, Ke Zhong, Ze-Jun Mo, Ying Zhou, Yu-Xin Pang, Yu-Xin Pang

“…These findings provide a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between N nutrition and (-)-borneol yield in B. balsamifera, offering valuable insights for future cultivation practices.…”
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How does residency program reputation influence American shoulder and elbow surgeons fellowship match results? by Alexander Jurayj, BA, Taylor Timoteo, DO, Julio Nerys-Figueroa, BS, Johnny Kasto, MD, Jared M. Mahylis, MD, Stephanie J. Muh, MD

“…Applicants from tier 1 programs sent fewer applications and received a greater proportion of interview offers compared to applicants from tiers 3, 4, and 5 (P < .001). …”
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Kinetic Analysis of the Reduction Processes of a Cisplatin Pt(IV) Prodrug by Mesna, Thioglycolic Acid, and Thiolactic Acid by Yanqing Xia, Hongwu Tian, Yanlei Li, Xinru Yang, Jinming Liu, Chunli Liu, Li Zhou, Lincai Zhang, Tiejian Li, Tiesheng Shi

“…In addition, a well-determined dissociation constant for the Mesna thiol group (pKa2 = 8.85 ± 0.05 at 25.0°C and μ = 1.0 M) is offered in this work, which was determined by both kinetic approach and spectrophotometic titration method.…”
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Impact of early arterial-phase multidetector CT in blunt spleen injury: a clinical outcomes-oriented study by Yu-Hao Wang, Yu-Tung Wu, Huan-Wu Chen, Yu-San Tee, Chih-Yuan Fu, Chien-Hung Liao, Chi-Tung Cheng, Chi-Hsun Hsieh

“…Conclusion Dual-phase CT within 24 h of presentation offers no added value over single-phase CT in managing blunt splenic injuries in terms of clinical outcomes.…”
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CO2 geological storage in sedimentary basins: An update on the potential and suitability evaluation and a field test by Yujie Diao, Xin Ma, Chenglong Zhang, Xiaolin Jin, Xufeng Li, Chao Zhang

“…The observation field provides a natural analog to wellbore failure and offers an opportunity to further monitor CO2 geological storage sites. …”
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Role of visual function and performance of activities of daily living in cognitive function in patients with mild cognitive impairment: a cross-sectional study by Chunhui Zhou, Ganfeng Yang, Marc Theeboom, Hua Yang, Ruiting Zhu, Zijian Zhou, Dong Zhu

“…This gap is crucial because early interventions targeting visual impairments could potentially delay progression to dementia, offering new avenues for supporting MCI patients.ObjectiveThis study investigates the relationship between visual function and cognitive abilities in patients with MCI. …”
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United by Sports? Key Factors affecting Sports Participation in a Sports-based Initiative to Promote Social Integration in Segregated Communities by Anna Boemmel, Matthias Buser, Thomas Persson

“…However, challenges like recruiting and retaining participants and inconsistent attendance are crucial factors hindering the effectiveness of these initiatives in promoting social integration. This study offers valuable insights on benefits and challenges of sport-based programs in fostering social integration within segregated societies, aiding in the formulation of more effective initiatives and policies. …”
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Resident-based learning model for sustainable resident participation in municipal solid waste management program by A. Ghazali, J. Tjakraatmadja, . Sunarti, E.Y.D. Pratiwi

“…The resident-based learning model proposed in this study offered a more effective strategy for other cities in developing countries to improve the sustainable participation of residents in their waste management system. …”
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Negative effects of adverse childhood experiences and absence of positive childhood experiences on healthcare employees: survey findings built on 10 years of trauma-informed develo... by Laneita Williamson, Laneita Williamson, Stephanie S. Daniel, Jennifer Carter, Adam Ridenhour, Camila A. Pulgar, Yasmin Gay, Beata Debinski

“…These findings point to the value of a trauma-informed approach in healthcare, which offers healthcare organizations a framework for recognizing how trauma experiences affect wellbeing and intersect with the healthcare system, as well as how to create environments that are supportive of patients, staff, and providers.…”
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Integrated Analysis of Cell-Free DNA and Novel Protein Biomarkers for Stratification and Therapy Monitoring in Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer: A Preliminary Study by Saskia Hussung, Maria E. Hess, Elham Bavafaye Haghighi, Uwe A. Wittel, Melanie Boerries, Ralph M. Fritsch

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: A combined longitudinal analysis of <i>KRAS</i>^mut cfDNA with selected protein biomarkers offers significantly improved prognostic value for patients with mPDAC compared to single-parameter methods. …”
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hUC-MSC preserves erectile function by restoring mitochondrial mass of penile smooth muscle cells in a rat model of cavernous nerve injury via SIRT1/PGC-1a/TFAM signaling by Mengbo Yang, Xinda Chen, Ming Zhang, Xiaolin Zhang, Dongdong Xiao, Huiming Xu, Mujun Lu

“…Conclusions hUC-MSC contribute to the recovery of erectile function in CNI-ED rats by restoring mitochondrial mass and function of CCSMCs through the SIRT1/PGC-1α/TFAM pathway. Our present study offers new insights into the role and molecular mechanisms of hUC-MSC in regulating mitochondrial homeostasis, thereby facilitating the restoration of the erectile function in CNI-ED.…”
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Spatial-Temporal Variation and Driving Forces of Carbon Storage at the County Scale in China Based on a Gray Multi-Objective Optimization-Patch-Level Land Use Simulation-Integrated... by Gui Chen, Qingxia Peng, Qiaohong Fan, Wenxiong Lin, Kai Su

“…The results can serve to provide scientific support for carbon balance management and climate adaptation strategies at the county scale while also offering case studies that can inform similar regions around the world. …”
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Log odds of positive lymph nodes compared to positive lymph node ratio and number of positive lymph nodes in prognostic modeling for patients with NSCLC undergoing lobectomy or tot... by Qiming Huang, Shai Chen, Zhenjie Li, Longren Wu, Dongliang Yu, Linmin Xiong

“…By integrating both positive and negative lymph node information, LODDS offers a refined risk stratification that is particularly valuable in cases with high lymph node heterogeneity.…”
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3D-AttenNet model can predict clinically significant prostate cancer in PI-RADS category 3 patients: a retrospective multicenter study by Jie Bao, Litao Zhao, Xiaomeng Qiao, Zhenkai Li, Yanting Ji, Yueting Su, Libiao Ji, Junkang Shen, Jiangang Liu, Jie Tian, Ximing Wang, Hailin Shen, Chunhong Hu

“…Conclusions Our model offers a noninvasive screening clinical tool to re-stratify risks in PI-RADS 3 patients, thereby reducing unnecessary invasive biopsies and improving the effectiveness of biopsies. …”
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The expression landscape and clinical significance of methyltransferase-like 17 in human cancer and hepatocellular carcinoma: a pan-cancer analysis using multiple databases by Yezhou Ding, Mingyang Feng, Wanqing Chi, Xiaoyin Wang, Baoyan An, Kehui Liu, Shike Lou, Xiaolin Wang, Hui Wang

“…Conclusions METTL17 may serve as a novel prognostic marker and therapeutic target for human tumors, offering a theoretical foundation for formulating more effective and tailored clinical treatment options for cancers, particularly HCC.…”
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Assessment of Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness among Pregnant Women: A Cross-sectional Study by T Elamathi, K Ananthi, Rimi Singh

“…In contrast, levobupivacaine offers a superior effect in terms of the duration of blockade and analgesia. …”
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Providing an e-cigarette starter kit for smoking cessation and reduction as adjunct to usual care to smokers with a mental health condition: findings from the ESCAPE feasibility st... by Dimitra Kale, Emma Beard, Anna-Marie Marshall, Jodi Pervin, Qi Wu, Elena Ratschen, Lion Shahab

“…Qualitative analysis of participant interviews (N = 5) showed the intervention was broadly acceptable, but they also highlighted areas of improvements for the intervention and trial delivery. Conclusions Offering an e-cigarette starter kit to smokers with a mental health condition treated in the community was acceptable and largely feasible, with harm reduction outcomes (i.e. switching from cigarette smoking to e-cigarette use and substantial reduction in cigarette consumption) favouring the intervention. …”
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Novel image registration algorithm for scene-matching navigation by Hongrui YANG, Qiju ZHU, Peixian CAO, Hao GU, Dongdong ZHAO

“…In particular, our algorithm achieves an average matching time of only 1.015 s for multimodal images, meeting real-time performance and robustness requirements for UAV scene–matching navigation. Our study not only offers innovative solutions for enhancing the precision and reliability of UAV navigation systems but also carries substantial practical significance. …”
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