Optimising Conditions for the Preservation of Extremely Oxygen Sensitive Obligate Anaerobes of the Gut Microbiota as Candidates for Probiotic Strains by B O. Bembeeva, E. L. Isaeva, V. V. Muravieva, K. N. Zhigalova, O. V. Nechaeva, D. Kh. Bazukheyr, T. V. Priputnevich

“…However, for their long-term preservation, it is necessary to carefully select the preservation method and protective components. To evaluate the efficacy of using different cryoprotectants to increase the viability of obligate anaerobic difficult culture bacteria when preserved by lyophilisation and cryopreservation methods. …”
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Synergistic co-administration of doxorubicin and berberine by PLGA/PVA hybrid polymeric Nanoformulation for breast cancer treatment by Masoumeh Rahmani, Mahdieh Hemati, Milad Akhlaghi, Bibi Fatemeh Haghiralsadat, Fatemeh Oroojalian

“…The vesicular size, zeta potential, entrapment efficiency and also the drug release profile was surveyed at different temperatures and pH (37 °C, 7.4 and 42 °C, 5.2). …”
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Assessment of Exhaled Breath Condensate for ALK, RET, ROS1, and NTRK1 Fusion Transcript Detection in NSCLC: Comparison With Tissue and Liquid Biopsy Samples by Aslı Tetik Vardarlı, Haydar Soydaner Karakus, Korcan Korba, Burcu Boluk, Su Ozgur, Cumhur Gunduz, Fusun Pelit, Ali Veral, Tuncay Goksel

“…Consequently, noninvasive approaches, such as liquid biopsies and exhaled breath condensate (EBC), offer promising options for real‐time molecular surveillance. Methods This study evaluates the feasibility of identifying fusion transcripts in 30 patients with lung adenocarcinoma by using next‐generation sequencing (NGS) on formalin‐fixed paraffin‐embedded (FFPE) tissue, plasma, and EBC samples. …”
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Detecting Stellar Coronal Mass Ejections via Coronal Dimming in the Extreme Ultraviolet by James Paul Mason, Allison Youngblood, Kevin France, Astrid M. Veronig, Meng Jin

“…We adapt the solar data to reflect a range of stellar intensities, accounting for intrinsic brightness, distance, and interstellar medium (ISM) attenuation. We generate synthetic light curves for two different missions: the legacy EUV Explorer (EUVE) and the proposed ESCAPE mission. …”
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Predicting overall survival and prophylactic cranial irradiation benefit in small cell lung cancer patients: a multicenter cohort study by Xiaomin Zheng, Kaicai Liu, Zhao Gao, Cuiping Li, Li Tong, Chang Rong, Shuai Li, Yichao Liu, Xingwang Wu

“…Methods A retrospective recruitment of 375 patients with pathologically confirmed SCLC was conducted across three medical centers, followed by their division into different cohorts. To generate the RS, a series of analyses were performed, including Pearson correlation analysis, univariate Cox analysis, and least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) Cox regression analysis. …”
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How spatial resolution mediates canopy spectral diversity as a proxy for marsh plant diversity by Yi Fu, Yunlong Yao, Lei Wang, Huaihu Yi, Yuanqi Shan

“…Results show that the predictive ability of vegetation indices (VIs) significantly declines as spatial resolution decreases to 40 cm. The optimal spatial resolution for predicting plant diversity varies among different VIs, but VIs calculated from the same spectral bands consistently show similar predictive trends. …”
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Preparing Lawyers for the Twenty-First Century by William Twining

“…Those who are currently undergraduates or who are undergoing professional training or apprenticeship, or who are learning by experience as fledgling practitioners will only be able properly to evaluate their basic education and training after the year 2000. …”
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Prediction of the Methane Yield From Extensively Managed, Flower‐Rich Fen Grassland Based on NIRS Data by M. Wendt, S. Nandke, P. Scharschmidt, M. Thielicke, J. Ahlborn, M. Heiermann, F. Eulenstein

“…ABSTRACT In many regions of Europe, biogas production is an integral part of farming to generate methane as a sustainable and versatile renewable energy carrier. …”
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Family constellation as a treatment for overcoming the consequences of violence on victims by Hrnčić Jasna

“…This approach causes different reaction with public with its focus on reparation instead on retribution even in such a difficult issue as incest. …”
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Sexual dysfunction and other prolactin-related side effects of antipsychotic drugs in schizophrenia: Protocol for a systematic review with single-arm, pairwise, and network meta-an... by Wulf Peter Hansen, Spyridon Siafis, Orestis Efthimiou, Shimeng Dong, Johannes Schneider-Thoma, Stefan Leucht, Karl Heinz Möhrmann, Elfriede Scheuring

“…The quality of the evidence will be evaluated using GRADE. Discussion This study will provide vital insights into the sexual side effects of antipsychotics by combining evidence from clinical trials and real-world practice, facilitating better decision-making in choosing the optimal antipsychotic for individuals.…”
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Post-combustion absorption carbon capture assisted by sorption-compression cascade heat pump by Y. Huang, W. Liu, Y.X. Zhang, X.J. Zhang, T. Wang, M.X. Fang, Y.L. Yao, X. Zheng, X.Y. Liu, L. Jiang

“…At a 90 % carbon recovery rate, the optimal unit energy consumption of the capture system is 2.23 GJ/tCO2, which is achieved by cascade heat pump coupling with additional steam extraction for generator at flash pressure of 40 kPa. …”
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Investigating the hatchability and nauplii biometry of Artemia franciscana in unconventional waters of Sistan region, Southeast Iran by Hashem Khandan Barani, Abdolali Rahdari, Narjes Sanchooli, Ali Khosravanizadeh

“…Using these water sources for aquaculture is suggested for optimal utilization and reduction of their adverse effects on the environment. …”
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Sexual dysfunction and other prolactin-related side effects of antipsychotic drugs in schizophrenia: Protocol for a systematic review with single-arm, pairwise, and network meta-an... by Wulf Peter Hansen, Spyridon Siafis, Orestis Efthimiou, Shimeng Dong, Johannes Schneider-Thoma, David D. Kim, Stefan Leucht, Karl Heinz Möhrmann, Elfriede Scheuring

“…The quality of the evidence will be evaluated using GRADE. Discussion This study will provide vital insights into the sexual side effects of antipsychotics by combining evidence from clinical trials and real-world practice, facilitating better decision-making in choosing the optimal antipsychotic for individuals.…”
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Vineyard pruning-wood waste valorisation: sustainable extraction of bioactive compounds by Elisabetta Tumminelli, Valeria Cavalloro, Valeria Cavalloro, Chiara Ingrà, Alessandra Ferrandino, Alessio Porta, Giorgio Marrubini, Emanuela Martino, Emanuela Martino, Daniela Rossi, Simona Collina

“…Accordingly, it represents a valuable source of biologically active phytochemicals with potential industrial outcomes.MethodsThe present study aimed to exploit grapevine pruning residues as a source of (E)-resveratrol and (E)-ε-viniferin through the set-up of a low environmental impact procedure which involves first a microwave-assisted solvent extraction (MASE) followed by a protocol suitable for the isolation of (E)-resveratrol and (E)-ε-viniferin from the MASE extract. Different purification techniques, such as liquid/liquid extraction and chromatography, alone or in combinations, were exploited.Results and DiscussionOur optimized MASE protocol involves 100% EtOH as extraction solvent, 1 microwave cycle of 5 minutes at 80°C. …”
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Alternative lubrication-cooling approaches for broaching medium-carbon steel: Machining performance and life cycle analysis by Cristian Pérez-Salinas, Ander del Olmo, L. Norberto López de Lacalle, Diego Núñez, Leticia Mayorga, Maritza Ureña

“…This study evaluates the machining performance and environmental impact of the broaching process under different cutting and lubrication/cooling conditions, including conventional, cryogenic, and dry strategies. …”
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Experimental investigation of flat fan nozzle V-cut depths and its impact on spray characteristics by Waqas Mughal, Ji Pei, Junping Liu, Wenjie Wang, Jalab Hussain, Imran Ahmed Samo, Xie Rongjun, Yongqiang Zhang

“…While higher velocity generally enhances shear, excessive flow speed can hinder the fluid from experiencing the appropriate shear forces at the optimal moment. As a result, instead of producing smaller droplets, the fluid ends up generating larger, coarser droplets. …”
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Machine learning to predict virological failure among HIV patients on antiretroviral therapy in the University of Gondar Comprehensive and Specialized Hospital, in Amhara Region, E... by Daniel Niguse Mamo, Tesfahun Melese Yilma, Makda Fekadie Tewelgne, Yakub Sebastian, Tilahun Bizuayehu, Mequannent Sharew Melaku, Agmasie Damtew Walle

“…The performances of the predictive models were evaluated using accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, precision, f1-score, and AUC. …”
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Effects of Organized Auditory Stimulation by Familiar Voice on Blood Pressure and Body Temperature in Comatose Patients by Mohammad Kazem Mohammadi, Mohammad Reza Yeganeh Rasteh Kenari, Tahereh Khaleghdoost Mohammadi, Zahra Atrkare Roshan, Ayda Mohammad Ebrahimzadeh

“…Results: The results obtained revealed significant differences in the mean blood pressure and body temperature before and after auditory stimulation in the intervention group (P<0.001), while these differences were insignificant in the controls. …”
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Bioremediation Potential of a Non-Axenic Cyanobacterium <i>Synechococcus</i> sp. for Municipal Wastewater Treatment in the Peruvian Amazon: Growth Kinetics, Ammonium Removal, and B... by Remy G. Cabezudo, Juan C. Castro, Carlos G. Castro, Hicler N. Rodriguez, Gabriela L. García, Paul M. Vizcarra, Carmen Ruiz-Huamán, Marianela Cobos

“…Conventional treatment methods often fail to address nutrient imbalances while generating secondary pollutants. This study aims to evaluate the bioremediation potential of a non-axenic cyanobacterium, <i>Synechococcus</i> sp., isolated from the Amazon Basin, for municipal wastewater treatment within a circular bioeconomy framework. …”
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Single-point multicenter survey of using antimicrobial drugs in the ICUs of Russian multidisciplinary hospitals: results of the Global-PPS 2022 project by Yu. A. Belkova, A. A. Kurkova, S. A. Rachina, R. S. Kozlov, E. N. Bochanova, E. V. Elokhina, S. K. Zyryanov, O. V. Ignatenko, E. S. Larin, G. G. Melkonyan, V. M. Mishchenko, A. V. Ovsyankin, Sh. K. Palyutin, O. G. Poplavskaya, D. A. Popov, U. S. Portnyagina, O. V. Reshetko, Yu. A. Strezh, I. N. Sychev

“…The objective was to evaluate the practice of AMDs using in the ICUs of Russian multidisciplinary hospitals based on its compliance with quality indicators.Materials and Methods. …”
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