On the nature of picobirnaviruses by A. Yu. Kashnikov, N. V. Epifanova, N. A. Novikova

“…The primary structure of the gene encoding the viral capsid protein responsible for the presence or absence of specific proteolytic properties of the virus that determine its ability for independent horizontal transmission into new cells may also be a decisive factor.…”
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Identification of novel PfEMP1 variants containing domain cassettes 11, 15 and 8 that mediate the Plasmodium falciparum virulence-associated rosetting phenotype. by Florence E McLean, Brian R Omondi, Nouhoum Diallo, Stanley Otoboh, Carolyne Kifude, Abdirahman I Abdi, Rivka Lim, Thomas D Otto, Ashfaq Ghumra, J Alexandra Rowe

“…However, making functional sense of genomic data relies on the ability to infer binding phenotype from var gene sequence. …”
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SFSCDNet: A Deep Learning Model With Spatial Flow-Based Semantic Change Detection From Bi-Temporal Satellite Images by K. S. Basavaraju, N. Sravya, Vibha Damodara Kevala, Shilpa Suresh, Shyam Lal

“…This network processes bi-temporal satellite images using a dual-encoder, triple-decoder architecture that progressively refines spatial features at each network stage, improving semantic change detection results. …”
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Biofabrication of zinc oxide nanoparticles using Moringa oleifera, characterization and statistical optimization for their application in crystal violet adsorption by Meshayil M. Alsolmi, Noura El-Ahmady El-Naggar, Mashael I. Alqurashi, Ragaa A. Hamouda

“…This study was designed to estimate and maximize the ability of Mo/ZnO-NPs to remove crystal violet using Central Composite Design (CCD), considering pH (ranging from 3 to 11), incubation time (ranging from 30 to 150), nanoparticles concentrations (ranging from 0.2 to 1.8 mg/mL), and crystal violet concentrations (ranging from 25 to 125 ppm). …”
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Methanotroph-methylotroph lipid adaptations to changing environmental conditions by Nora Richter, Laura Villanueva, Laura Villanueva, Ellen C. Hopmans, Nicole J. Bale, Jaap S. Sinninghe Damsté, Jaap S. Sinninghe Damsté, Darci Rush

“…The distinct changes in lipid composition between the Methylobacter-Methylotenera enrichment and the psychrotolerant methanotroph at different growth temperatures and the ability of the Methylobacter-Methylotenera enrichment to grow at high salinities with a singular BHP distribution, suggests that methane-cycling microbes have unique lipid responses that enable them to grow even under high environmental stress.…”
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Predictors of self-reported hypertension among women of reproductive age in North Dakota by Corey A. Day, Grace Njau, Matthew Schmidt, Agricola Odoi

“…A multivariable binary logistic regression model was then used to identify significant predictors of hypertension. The predictive ability of the final model was assessed using a Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve and area under the curve (AUC). …”
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Synergistic effect of magnetic magnetite and greigite nanoparticles dispersed pinewood biochar for aqueous lead(II) and cadmium(II) adsorption by Prashan M. Rodrigo, Raghava R. Kommalapati

“…Biochar is a low-cost, environmentally friendly adsorbent material that exhibited a limited ability to adsorb Pb2+ and Cd2+. Iron-based magnetite and greigite nanoparticles have proven high adsorption capacity due to high amounts of oxygen and sulfur-contained functional groups per unit volume. …”
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Making of intrapreneurial managers: Investigating unethical behavior, risk-taking, and decision-making speed as antecedents by Rrezon Lajçi, Gentrit Berisha, Besnik Krasniqi

“…Furthermore, we find that managers who are quick decision-makers and risk-takers express higher EI. …”
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Research on the Status of KAP and Countermeasures of the Scientific Research Level of TCM Rehabilitation Practitioners by Jian SONG, Zhizhen LIU, Jingsong WU, Juan PENG, Bin CHEN, Jia HUANG

“…At the knowledge dimension, compare with non-tertiary hospital group, the ability of database literature retrieval, rehabilitation research and design of the tertiary hospital group were higher (<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05), while there were no significant differences in rehabilitation literature reading and statistical analysis of scientific research (<italic>P</italic>&gt;0.05). …”
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A two-tier optimization strategy for feature selection in robust adversarial attack mitigation on internet of things network security by Kashi Sai Prasad, P Udayakumar, E. Laxmi Lydia, Mohammed Altaf Ahmed, Mohamad Khairi Ishak, Faten Khalid Karim, Samih M. Mostafa

“…DL has a considerable reputation in NIDS, owing to its robust ability to identify delicate differences between malicious and normal network activities. …”
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Best organic farming expansion scenarios for pest control: a modeling approach by Delattre, Thomas, Memah, Mohamed-Mahmoud, Franck, Pierre, Valsesia, Pierre, Lavigne, Claire

“…We further investigated if the ranking of scenarios was robust to pest control methods in OF fields and pest and predator dispersal abilities. We found that organic farming expansion affected more predator densities than pest densities for most combinations of landscape contexts and OF expansion scenarios. …”
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Application of Solenoid Valves for Tram Hydraulic Braking Force Control by ZHANG Yanwei, MAO Jinglu, WANG Cong, WANG Zhongxiang, HAO Xinxin

“…This valve has fast response to braking force control and outstanding anti-slip ability, conductive to reducing the risk of wheel abrasion. …”
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Use of Nanostructured Layered Double Hydroxides as Nanofilters in the Removal of Fe2+ and Ca2+ Ions from Oil Wells by Emmanuel K. Ephraim, Chinyere A. Anyama, Ayi A. Ayi, Jude C. Onwuka

“…The XRD pattern for Ca-Al-SO4 LDHs was quite different, showing the presence of low-angle peaks at 2θ = 11.68 and 14.72°. …”
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Inactivation of the TIM complex components leads to a decrease in the level of DNA import into Arabidopsis mitochondria by T. A. Tarasenko, K. D. Elizova, V. I. Tarasenko, M. V. Koulintchenko, Yu. M. Konstantinov

“…The identification of membrane carrier proteins involved in various DNA import pathways will make it possible to use the natural ability of mitochondria to import DNA as a convenient biotechnological tool for transforming the mitochondrial genome.…”
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Inactivation of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Dairy Manure Compost with Alkaline Walnut Hull Biochar by Joshua B. Gurtler, Charles A. Mullen

“…In this study, we examined the ability of biochar to inactivate E. coli O157:H7 (EC) in fresh dairy manure compost by amending with one of four types of biochar. …”
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Social media-based Health Education plus Exercise Program (SHEEP) to improve muscle function among young-old adults with possible sarcopenia in the community: A feasibility study p... by Ya Shi, Emma Stanmore, Lisa McGarrigle, Chris Todd

“…Then, participants will receive six-week multi-component exercise through TikTok, with at least three sessions/week, 30 minutes/session, and moderate intensity. …”
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Experiences of Māori and Pacific women recruited into a pregnancy clinical trial in Aotearoa, New Zealand: a Kaupapa Māori qualitative study by Matire Harwood, Benjamin B Albert, Rachel Roskvist, Jamie-Lee Rahiri, Richard Enright, Tania Mullane, Vidit Vinod Satokar

“…Key facilitators for recruitment included having solid relationships with research team members, practising exemplary professionalism, having clear communication and having the ability to establish rapport and research team flexibility. …”
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Supporting older adults with mobility disabilities through voice-activated digital assistants and smart home technologies by Jaewon Kang, Emma Lachs, Kathryn Huang, Laura A. Rice, Wendy A. Rogers

“…We assessed their overall technology readiness and pro- ficiency, feelings of loneliness, and ability to use smart home technologies. We conducted in-depth interviews to gain deeper insights into their experiences and perspectives. …”
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Morphogenetic peculiarities of reproductive biology in sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) breeding by T. P. Zhuzhzhalova, A. A. Nalbandyan, E. N. Vasilchenko, N. N. Cherkasova

“…It presents the results of using fluorescent microscopy, cytophotometry, biochemical analysis and determining the level of phytohormones and content of nucleic acids in nuclei for forecasting the seed setting ability. It has demonstrated that long self-pollination of plants causes decrease in fertility of pollen grains, resulting in the sterilization of male gametes and the appearance of pistillody flowers. …”
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Evaluating Medical Students' Perspectives on the CBME Curriculum: A Qualitative Exploration of Curriculum Structure, Pedagogical Approaches, and Educational Integration by Amit Kumar Kamboj, Mudit Sharma, Rashmi Ramanathan, Vivin Vincent, Jeevithan Shanmugam

“…Unlike the traditional knowledge-centric model, CBME aims to produce well-rounded physicians equipped with clinical skills, ethical grounding, and communication abilities. This study aims to examine medical students' perspectives on the CBME curriculum, focusing on its foundational components, learning strategies, integration practices, and assessments. …”
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