Avirulence depletion assay: Combining R gene-mediated selection with bulk sequencing for rapid avirulence gene identification in wheat powdery mildew. by Lukas Kunz, Jigisha Jigisha, Fabrizio Menardo, Alexandros G Sotiropoulos, Helen Zbinden, Shenghao Zou, Dingzhong Tang, Ralph Hückelhoven, Beat Keller, Marion C Müller

“…We furthermore provide evidence that Pm60 outperforms Pm60a and Pm60b through more efficient recognition of AvrPm60 effectors, suggesting it should be prioritized for wheat breeding. Finally, we show that virulence towards Pm60 is caused by simultaneous deletion of all AvrPm60 gene paralogs and that isolates lacking AvrPm60 are especially prevalent in the US thereby limiting the potential of Pm60 in this region. …”
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Behind the lenses: Biases in the contribution of wildlife photography to biodiversity representation by Héctor Ruiz‐Villar, Ana Morales‐González, Jon Morant

“…Our results showed that the jury's choice offered a more diverse representation of biodiversity than the people's choice, and the winning photographs showcased fewer taxonomic groups than the non‐winning pictures. …”
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Model of the DGEBA-EDA Epoxy Polymer: Experiments and Simulation Using Classical Molecular Dynamics by Andreas Gavrielides, Thomas Duguet, Maëlenn Aufray, Corinne Lacaze-Dufaure

“…The resulting boxes show conversion rates of 90-93% and densities close to the experimental value. Finally, a cooling ramp from 700 K to 25 K is applied in order to monitor the specific volume and the coefficient of volumetric thermal expansion (CVTE) of the polymer and to derive the glass transition temperature. …”
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Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the body image life disengagement questionnaire in a sample of adolescents by Kun Zhang, Huixing Huang, Qiaosong Wang, Lin Ye, Rongjin Lin

“…The reliability of the instrument was verified using Cronbach’s alpha and the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). Finally, the convergent validity of the instrument was verified by correlating the BILD-Q scores with the EAT and BAS-2 scores. …”
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Toward Privacy Preservation Using Clustering Based Anonymization: Recent Advances and Future Research Outlook by Abdul Majeed, Safiullah Khan, Seong Oun Hwang

“…., key assertion(s), strengths, weaknesses, clustering methods used in the anonymization process, and %age improvements in quantitative results) about each technique that provides a clear view of how much this topic has been investigated thus far, and what are the research gaps that seek pertinent solutions in the near future. Finally, we discuss the technical challenges of applying CAMs, and we suggest promising opportunities for future research. …”
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Reforming the innovation system to deliver affordable medicines: a conceptual framework of pharmaceutical innovation as a complex adaptive system (forest) and theory of change by Suerie Moon, Adrian Alonso Ruiz, Marcela C. F. Vieira, Kaitlin E. Large, Iulia Slovenski

“…We reviewed the literature on how each niche had emerged and evolved, conducted interviews, and organised workshops with experts on each niche. Finally, we identified from the literature an initial list of ‘levers’ of change in the PIS, supplemented them with additional levers found in each niche, then compared across niches.Results We found that actors created niches in the broader system by purposefully problematising an issue, then pulling on one or more of three levers: mobilising new resources, changing the roles of or creating new actors, and/or changing societal norms or legal rules. …”
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Synthesis and application of zinc oxide nanoparticles in Pieris brassicae larvae as a possible pesticide effect by Isabella Martins Lourenço, Amedea Barozzi Seabra, Marcelo Lizama Vera, Nicolás Hoffmann, Olga Rubilar Araneda, Leonardo Bardehle Parra

“…The highest mortality percentage of larvae against the treatments occurred at the concentration of 200 mg/L of ZnO NPs, represented by a rate of 100% in the 72-h period of the experiment. Finally, the results of the present study with ZnO NPs and P. brassicae larvae suggest an initial trigger for future possibilities of exploration and more in-depth studies to clarify the interaction of ZnO NPs and the possible metabolic pathways triggered in these insect pests.…”
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Nurses' use of social media during the COVID-19 pandemic-A scoping review. by Stinne Glasdam, Helena Sandberg, Sigrid Stjernswärd, Frode F Jacobsen, Anette H Grønning, Lisbeth Hybholt

“…Further, social media functioned as profession-promoting channels partly sharing heroic self-representations and acknowledgment of frontline persons in the pandemic, partly by displaying critical working conditions. Finally, nurses used social media to educate people to perform the 'right 'COVID-19' behaviours in society.…”
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Construction process optimisation of graphene-basalt fibre asphalt mixtures by Huzhu Zhang, Wenjia Yang, Huimin Li, Chunyu Zheng, Lijuan Sun

“…Next, the optimal construction temperature control parameters were analysed through road performance tests and the response surface method (RSM). Finally, the storage and curing conditions were evaluated using the Marshall test. …”
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A nomogram for predicting prognosis for young cervical neuroendocrine carcinoma: A SEER-based study and external validation by Ning Xie, Haijuan Yu, Jie Lin, Sufang Deng, Linying Liu, Yang Sun

“…The predictive accuracy and clinical utility of the nomogram were assessed by area under the time-dependent receiver operating characteristic (timeROC) curve (AUC), the concordance index (C-index), calibration plots, and decision curve analysis (DCA). Finally, a simplified scoring system for clinical use was constructed by dividing patients into high-risk and low-risk groups.ResultsPathological type, FIGO stage, and surgery were independent risk factors by univariate and multivariate analysis (P < 0.05). …”
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Determination of the Antioxidant Capacity of Germinated and Yeast-Fermented Sweet and Bitter Lupin Seeds and Sprouts via Cyclic Voltammetry Compared to the Spectrophotometric and P... by Danuta Zielińska, Piotr Gulewicz, Małgorzata Kasprowicz-Potocka, Henryk Zieliński

“…The TPC in the yeast-fermented sprouts was slightly higher compared to the LLL sprouts, about twofold higher than in the fermented LLL seeds, and finally almost fivefold higher compared to the LLL seeds. …”
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A generative adversarial network with multiscale and attention mechanisms for underwater image enhancement by Liquan Zhao, Yuda Li, Tie Zhong

“…Then, we design a feature fusion adaptive attention module to reduce the interference of redundant features and enhance the local perception capabilities. Finally, we construct the generative network using these modules along with conventional modules. …”
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Investigation of Shock Initiation in Covered Charges under Shock Wave and Fragment Impacts by Xingwang Chen, Jinxiang Wang, Kui Tang, Hongfei Wang, Yuanbo Li

“…Finite element program, for instance, was applied for the simulation of shock initiation processes in pressed charges (when TNT was covered with a steel plate containing a penetrated notch), and then, numerical simulations were validated by experimental findings. Finally, the results obtained from the numerical simulations and theoretical model were applied to evaluate the impacts of shock wave intensity, the thickness of covered metal plate, and the geometrical features of penetrated notch on pressed charge shock initiation. …”
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Investigation of Scutellaria Barbata’s immunological mechanism against thyroid cancer using network pharmacology and experimental validation by Gen Ouyang, Yuangui Zhu, Zhehao Ouyang

“…Molecular docking demonstrated the binding interactions between core components and targets. Finally, in vitro experiments were conducted to validate the results of the network pharmacology analysis. 14 active components and 29 potential targets of SBH in treating TC were identified from the TCMSP database. …”
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The Pareto effect in tipping social networks: from minority to majority by J. P. Everall, F. Tschofenig, F. Tschofenig, J. F. Donges, J. F. Donges, I. M. Otto

“…These results indicate the potential, but not the inevitability, of rapid social change in certain susceptible populations and contexts. Finally, we provide practical guidance for facilitating difficult norm changes by (1) leveraging trusted community structures and building critical mass in clustered networks (particularly in the 10 %–43 % threshold range), (2) adapting strategies based on norm type and context, and (3) targeting groups with moderate preferences and network positions – avoiding reliance on highly central or well-connected individuals – to enable endogenous spread.…”
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Development of a Conceptual Model to Understand Disease Burden in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Organ Damage by Lynne Broderick, Wen-Hung Chen, Roger A. Levy, April Mitchell Foster, Cindy Umanzor Figueroa, Kerry Gairy, Deven Chauhan

“…Findings from the KOL and patient interviews were used to finalize the conceptual model. **Results:** KOLs highlighted that SLE-associated OD carried a higher rate of mortality than SLE alone. …”
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Research on Operation Characteristics and Safety Risk Forecast of Bus Driven by Multisource Forewarning Data by Shejun Deng, Hongru Yu, Caoye Lu

“…To prevent and control public transport safety accidents in advance and guide the safety management and decision-making optimization of public transport vehicles, based on the forewarning and other multisource data of public transport vehicles in Zhenjiang, holographic portraits of public transport safety operation characteristics are constructed from the perspectives of time, space, and driver factors, and a prediction model of fatigue driving and driving risk of bus drivers based on BP neural network is constructed. Finally, model checking and virtual simulation experiments are carried out. …”
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Solution-Based Ultraviolet Photodiode with ZnO Nanoparticle/Poly(3,4-Ethylenedioxythiophene) Polystyrene Sulfonate Heterojunction and Negative Capacitance by Jin Li, Xin Chang, Shunpu Li, Yi Zhang, Daping Chu

“…The resistor–capacitor time constant was also calculated to be 946.46 ms at zero bias, and its dependence on reverse bias voltage was determined. Finally, negative capacitance was first observed in this kind of heterojunctions under forwarding bias, which was further investigated regarding a threshold effect and transition frequency. …”
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Effect of Brewery Spent Grain Level and Fermentation Time on the Quality of Bread by Tadlo Yitayew, Demewez Moges, Neela Satheesh

“…The sensory acceptance of bread was significantly affected (p<0.05) by BSG levels. Finally, by considering the sensory, other functional, and nutritional properties, we concluded that replacing the wheat flour with BSG up to 10% was accepted by the consumers.…”
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Agent based modelling of blood borne viruses: a scoping review by Seun Ale, Elizabeth Hunter, John D. Kelleher

“…To analyse this corpus of 88 papers, we developed a five-level taxonomy that categorised each paper based first on disease type, then transmission mechanism, then modelled population, then geographic location and finally, model outcome. Results The result of this analysis show significant gaps in the ABM of BBV literature, particularly in the modeling of social and individual factors influencing BBV transmission. …”
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