Chitosan-multilayered graphene oxide hybrid beads for $\protect \text{Zn}^{2+}$ and metoprolol adsorption by Bouyahmed, Farida, Muller, Fabrice, Richard, Annie, Mostefaoui, Toufik Amayas, Belabbas, Imad, Warmont, Fabienne, Roulet, Marjorie, Reinert, Laurence, Duclaux, Laurent, Delpeux-Ouldriane, Sandrine

“…Prepared beads were characterized by infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), scanning electron cryo-microscopy and Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) specific surface area measurements. $\text{Zn}^{2+}$ and Metoprolol (MTP) adsorption kinetics and isotherms were studied on the pristine and hybrid CS hydrogel beads. …”
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Systematic review and bayesian network meta-analysis: comparative efficacy and safety of six commonly used biologic therapies for moderate-to-severe Crohn’s disease by Haohang Su, Haohang Su, Shengwei Xiao, Zhiqing Liang, Zhiqing Liang, Tianrong Xun, Jinfang Zhang, Jinfang Zhang, Xixiao Yang, Xixiao Yang

“…A random-effects model was performed with rankings according to the surface under cumulative ranking curve (SUCRA) probability. …”
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Effects of Substituting Soybean Meal With Winged Bean on Growth, Physiological Function and Flesh Quality of Indian Butter Catfish (Ompok bimaculatus) by Jaya Angom, Soibam Khogen Singh, Ayam Gangarani Devi, Pronob Das, Pradyut Biswas, Gusheinzed Waikhom, Soibam Ngasotter, Reshmi Debbarma, Sourabh Debbarma, Nitesh Kumar Yadav

“…This study investigated the potential of winged bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus) meal as a SBM replacement in diets for butter catfish (Ompok bimaculatus) juveniles (mean weight: 1.24 ± 0.23 g). A response surface methodology (RSM) optimized processing conditions to minimize antinutritional factors (ANFs) in winged bean meal (WBM), resulting in minimized tannin (4.14 ± 0.018 mg/g at 40 min, 110°C), phytate (0.414 ± 0.0009 mg/g at 31.67 min, 104.5°C) and trypsin inhibitor activity (70.8 ± 0.06% inhibition at 20 min, 90°C). …”
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Mechanistic studies on regulation of the activity of GPI-anchored serine protease testisin by WAN Jiahui, ZHOU Aiwu

“…Additionally, the self-activation of the recombinant mTN zymogen was often accompanied by the self-cleavage at the 170/175 loop on the molecular surface, but this self-cleavage did not affect the activity of testisin. …”
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Characteristics and Differences in the Antler Velvet Microbiota During Regeneration by Yongxiang Li, Yuhang Zhu, Bo Yang, Shaochen Yu, Songze Li, André-Denis G. Wright, Rui Du, Huazhe Si, Zhipeng Li

“…The skin surface has a complex and dynamic ecosystem inhabited by a diverse microbiota. …”
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Adsorption of hexavalent chromium by activated carbon obtained from a waste lignocellulosic material ( cores): Kinetic, equilibrium, and thermodynamic study by Radia Labied, Oumessaad Benturki, Adh’ Ya Eddine Hamitouche, André Donnot

“…Our results indicate that the obtained surface area of the activated carbon was equal to 608.31 m 2 /g. …”
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Exposure of Mycobacteriodes abscessus clones to mucin affects bacterial phenotype by Amy Leestemaker-Palmer, Tiffany Ong, Luiz E Bermudez

“…Bacteria clones arrested growth, produced different biofilms compositions, increased the resistance to antibiotics, and some changed the cell wall surfaces. These observations have direct implications in virulence and the response of the pathogen to treatment.…”
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Screening and prognostic roles of renal volumetry and scintigraphy in the assessment of living kidney transplant donors, considering the early recovery of the residual renal functi... by Shunta Hori, Mitsuru Tomizawa, Kuniaki Inoue, Tatsuo Yoneda, Kenta Onishi, Yosuke Morizawa, Daisuke Gotoh, Yasushi Nakai, Makito Miyake, Kazumasa Torimoto, Nobumichi Tanaka, Kiyohide Fujimoto

“…Age > 60 years, hypertension, and total kidney volume/body surface area (TKV/BSA) < 170 mL/m2 independently predicted preoperative eGFR < 80 mL/min/1.73 m2, whereas total measured GFR < 80 mL/min/1.73 m2 independently predicted preoperative eGFR < 70 mL/min/1.73 m2. …”
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High-intensity focused ultrasound: an innovative approach for micro-manipulation of demineralized dentine by Sheetal Maria Rajan, Barsha Shrestha, Amr Fawzy

“…The acoustic waves were administered via a collimated cone coupled to the dentine surface using ultrasonic gel. Results Advanced characterization techniques including scanning electron microscopy (n = 5/group), Raman spectroscopy, atomic force microscopy, and nano-indentation (n = 5/group), demonstrated HIFU’s effectiveness in removing demineralized collagen-fibrils. …”
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Mortero a base de aglutinantes proteínicos y residuos minerales para elementos interiores = Mortar based on protein binders and mineral waste for interior elements by Darío Miguel López-León, María Isabel Prieto-Barrio, Alfonso Cobo-Escamilla

“…These are chemically processed to obtain an organic binder dosed in four mixtures A, B, C and D, in which the percentage and origin of the glue varies as well as the portion of the residual pulverised calcareous (marble) and ceramic (brick) mineral aggregates with which, The homogeneous paste is then moulded in standard moulds to calculate its physical properties, such as the coefficient of absorption of ambient humidity, surface hardness and maximum mechanical resistance to compressive and flexural stresses.…”
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Review on Hydrological Effects of Eucalyptus Plantation by HUANG Jun, JIN Pingwei, JIANG Xuebing

“…This paper reviewed the research progress of hydrological effects of eucalyptus plantations at home and abroad,and analyzed the research results of eucalyptus plantations such as evapotranspiration and vegetation interception,rainfall production and soil water.On the whole,there is no research conclusion that eucalyptus plantations are “pumping machines”,but the negative impact of eucalyptus plantations on regional water cycle and water balance does exist.Evaporation of eucalyptus plantations,rainfall interception,forest land flow and soil water are affected by factors such as species and age,canopy structure,rainfall and rotation system.The evapotranspiration rules of single eucalyptus and eucalyptus plantations were basically the same,and the daily evaporation was between 0.5 mm and 6.5 mm,which was significantly higher than that of other forest stands,and showed a trend of first increasing and then decreasing with the increase of tree age.The rainfall interception in different eucalyptus plantations varied greatly,generally accounting for 10%~30% of rainfall,and there was a positive correlation with rainfall overall,and the trend of increasing first and then decreasing with the increase of tree age.After the establishment of eucalyptus plantations,the surface runoff production in the area decreased significantly,especially in dry years.However,after felling,the base flow,runoff and peak flow of the catchment area gradually increased and returned to pre-afforestation levels.After the establishment of eucalyptus plantations,soil water content and water storage showed a downward trend,and the negative effect on soil water gradually decreased with the increase of tree age.However,short-cut eucalyptus plantations had a great negative impact on soil water,and it was difficult to effectively replenish soil water even in the rainy season with abundant rainfall.At present,there are still many problems in the research on the hydrological effects of eucalyptus plantations in China,and the follow-up should strengthen the long-series multi-temporal and spatial scale positioning monitoring,carry out the research and development of physical hydrological models of eucalyptus plantations,and provide technical support for the construction,felling management and soil water use regulation of eucalyptus plantations.…”
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Exploring the burden of cholera in the WHO African region: patterns and trends from 2000 to 2023 cholera outbreak data by Joseph Okeibunor, Saliou Diallo, Abdou Salam Gueye, Etien Luc Koua, Jean Paul Kimenyi, Vincent Dossou Sodjinou, Fleury Hybriel Moussana, Freddy Kambale

“…Risks factors include drinking surface water, lacking soap and/or water, and open defaecation. …”
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Discrete Element Modeling on Mechanical Behavior of Heterogeneous Rock Containing X-Shaped Fissure under Uniaxial Compression by Ming Chen, Jian Liu, Zhengyong Xie, Jianjun Liu, Xunjian Hu, Bingyang Li, Yue Cen

“…The failure mode was mainly split along the axial direction, and the failure surface started from the tips of the fissure and extended to both ends of models. (5) The uniaxial compressive strength and elastic modulus increased exponentially with the increase of the homogeneity factor. …”
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Development of a stable eukaryotic strain producing fully human monoclonal antibody on the basis of the human antibody against ectromelia virus by A. L. Matveev, Ya. A. Khlusevich, I. K. Baykov, I. V.  Babkin, E. P. Goncharova, V. V. Morozova, N. V. Tikunova

“…The binding affinity of purified antibody fh8E with the targeted protein, measured by surface plasmon resonance, was 12 nM. In addition, antibody fh8E demonstrated anti­vaccinia virus activity in the plaque reduction neutralization test in vitro.…”
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False Alarm Causes and Wind Field Sensitivity Analysis of a Severe Rainfall Event in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Urban Cluster by Lan Zhang, Jiawen Zheng, Huaiyu Li, Rui Yu, Lei Wei, Yufei Zhang

“…In addition, the 700 hPa westerly flow guiding the airflow and the stable low-level shear line, coupled with surface convergence lines, influenced the northward or southward movement of MCSs along the coastal and inland regions of western Guangdong. …”
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New taphonomic approach applied to the Late Pleistocene bone remains from Pikimachay Cave, Ayacucho Basin, Peru: possible implications for the debate on human colonisation of weste... by Hugo G Nami, Karina V Chichkoyan, Juan Yataco Capcha, José L Lanata

“…For this purpose, we examined the surface modifications indicating fresh or post-depositional fractures, the different kinds of marks, weathering, and the presence of manganese staining. …”
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The Dynamic Damage Mechanisms and Failure Modes of Coal-Rock Masses under the Action of High Order P-Waves by Feng Li, Mingxin Bi, Jing Tian, Shuhao Fang

“…The following results can be obtained: tensile failure easily occurred to the surface or axis of cylindrical coal-rock masses when there was no confining pressure, and the coal-rock masses generally experienced tensile-shear failures when confining pressure was present. …”
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Aspergillus fumigatus extract modulates human eosinophils via NOD2 and oxidative stress by Hisashi Sasaki, Jun Miyata, Yusuke Kawashima, Ryo Konno, Masaki Ishikawa, Yoshinori Hasegawa, Ryuta Onozato, Yo Otsu, Emiko Matsuyama, Keeya Sunata, Katsunori Masaki, Hiroki Kabata, Yoshifumi Kimizuka, Tomoe Abe, Shigeharu Ueki, Koichiro Asano, Akihiko Kawana, Koichi Fukunaga

“…Results: The A. fumigatus extract changed the expression of adhesion molecules (CD62L and CD11b) and CD69 on the surface of eosinophils, without affecting their viability, via nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain-containing protein 2 (NOD2) but not protease activity. …”
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Understanding Local Perspectives on Climate Change and Its Impacts on Small-Scale Fishing Communities in Honda Bay, Palawan, Philippines by Jesusito Vicente, Niño Jess Mar Mecha, Jean Beth Jontila

“…The climate change impacts perceived by the respondents include: increasing sea surface temperature (87%); fish are sensitive to changing climate (87%); and fossil fuel consumption contributes to climate change (84%). …”
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Flavonoids and anthocyanins in seagrasses: implications for climate change adaptation and resilience by Jana Botes, Jana Botes, Xiao Ma, Xiao Ma, Jiyang Chang, Jiyang Chang, Yves Van de Peer, Yves Van de Peer, Yves Van de Peer, Yves Van de Peer, Dave Kenneth Berger, Dave Kenneth Berger

“…These new stresses include increased sulfate levels, changes in salt concentration, changes in herbivore distributions, and ocean acidification, which all involve flavonoids as stress response mechanisms, though the role of flavonoids in combatting these climate change stresses is seldom discussed directly in the literature. …”
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