Evaluation of Carboxymethyl-Hexanoyl Chitosan as a Protein Nanocarrier by Mikael Larsson, Annika Borde, Emma Mattisson, Dean-Mo Liu, Anette Larsson

“…Bovine serum albumin (BSA) or its chromophore labelled version, fluorescein‐BSA, was used as a model protein and the loading was performed with a simple mixing of pre‐formed nanocapsules and protein. …”
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Cabbage aphid Brevicoryne brassicae Linnaeus (Insecta: Hemiptera: Aphididae)1 by Harsimran Kaur Gill, Harsh Garg, Jennifer L. Gillett-Kaufman

“…It is important to have a comprehensive understanding of this pest and its associated control measures so that its spread and damage can be prevented. …”
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Comparison of Different Analyzing Techniques in Identifying Rainfall Trends for Colombo, Sri Lanka by Anushka Perera, Thilini Ranasinghe, Miyuru Gunathilake, Upaka Rathnayake

“…Even though the graphical method is easier, it is advised to use it with a proper statistical method due to its identification difficulties when the data scatter has some outliers. …”
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Le refus du monde tel qu’il est : vertus et ambivalences de quelques fictions contemporaines (Peyrebonne, Haenel, Vasset) by Pascal Mougin

“…Three French novels published recently consider the contemporary reality, in its social, economic and political aspects, in a counterfactual way: Philippe Vasset, La Conjuration (Fayard, 2013), Yannick Haenel, Les Renards pâles (Gallimard, 2013), Nathalie Peyrebonne, Rêve général (Phébus, 2013). …”
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Recent Advances in Ruddlesden–Popper Phase-Layered Perovskite Sr₂TiO₄ Photocatalysts by Pei Wang, Lijun Liao, Hongqi Chu, Ying Xie, Zhenzi Li, Wei Zhou

“…Sr₂TiO₄, a prominent member of the Ruddlesden–Popper (RP) perovskite family, has garnered significant interest in photocatalysis, primarily owing to its distinctive two-dimensional (2D) layered structure. …”
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La crise de l’Etat belge by Christian Vandermotten

“…The Belgian State current crisis is described, with a focus on its roots (Flemish growing rancors vis à vis the French-speaking Belgians since the XIXth century, reinforced by the two World Wars), its forms (twister structure of the federal Belgium), its stakes (economic inequalities between the regions, as well as Brussels question) and potential scenarios to end crisis.…”
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Potted Poinsettia Production: Irrigation and Water Quality by Craig D. Stanley, Brent K. Harbaugh

“…Perhaps the tendency to overlook the importance of water occurs because its use is linked so closely to other components of production which are intensively managed. …”
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Water Security in the Context of Sustainable Management of Transboundary Water Resources in the Caspian Region by R. A. Aliev

“…Collaboration and international agreements are crucial to navigate this challenge.The paper's significance lies in its innovative approach to water management, addressing the complex interplay between water, energy, food, and the environment in the region.…”
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The association of systemic immune-inflammation index with incident breast cancer and all-cause mortality: evidence from a large population-based study by Yu Li, Yu Li, Meng Yu, Ming Yang, Jingqi Yang

“…The Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index (SII), a novel marker derived from routine blood counts, has been suggested as a predictor of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular mortality. However, its predictive value in a nationwide representative population, particularly for breast cancer incidence and mortality, is not well-established.MethodsThis study aimed to assess the association of SII and the risk of breast cancer incidence and all-cause mortality in breast cancer patients within the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 1999 to 2018. …”
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Nosemosis negatively affects honeybee survival: experimental and meta-analytic evidence by Monika Ostap-Chec, Jessica Cait, R. Wilder Scott, Aneta Arct, Dawid Moroń, Marcin Rapacz, Krzysztof Miler

“…Nosemosis, caused by microsporidian parasites of the genus Nosema, is considered a significant health concern for insect pollinators, including the economically important honeybee (Apis mellifera). Despite its acknowledged importance, the impact of this disease on honeybee survivorship remains unclear. …”
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A combined recombinase polymerase amplification CRISPR/Cas12a assay for detection of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4 by Megan Ceris Matthews, Jos van der Linden, Isabelle Robène, Samuel Rozsasi, Beatrix Coetzee, Manuela Campa, Johan Burger, Uzoma Nobel Akwuruoha, Ndubuisi Johnkennedy Madufor, Willem Perold, Umezuruike Linus Opara, Altus Viljoen, Diane Mostert

“…Timely detection of the pathogen, however, is an important strategy to prevent the introduction of Foc TR4 into new areas and prevent its spread from infested sites. In this study, a single-tube detection technique was developed by combining recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA) and clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)/Cas12a technology (RPA-Cas12a) for detection of Foc TR4. …”
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Osteopontin: Relation between Adipose Tissue and Bone Homeostasis by Carolina De Fusco, Antonietta Messina, Vincenzo Monda, Emanuela Viggiano, Fiorenzo Moscatelli, Anna Valenzano, Teresa Esposito, Chieffi Sergio, Giuseppe Cibelli, Marcellino Monda, Giovanni Messina

“…Osteopontin (OPN) is a multifunctional protein mainly associated with bone metabolism and remodeling. Besides its physiological functions, OPN is implicated in the pathogenesis of a variety of disease states, such as obesity and osteoporosis. …”
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Micro to Nanolevel Stabilization of Expansive Clay Using Agro-Wastes by Mehmood Munawar, Ammad H. Khan, Zia U. Rehman, Abdur Rahim, Mubashir Aziz, Sultan Almuaythir, Bothaina S. I. A. El Kheir, Farhan Haider

“…The swell potential, resilient modulus (MR), initial elastic modulus (Es), unconfined compressive strength (UCT), and California bearing ratio (CBR) of C and its blends were determined. The chemical characterization of C and its blends were conducted through Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and optical microscopic tests. …”
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Collaboration between ambulance services and primary care: a scoping review protocol by Carina Elmqvist, Elin-Sofie Forsgärde, Anders Svensson, Cecilia Fagerström, Mats Holmberg, Linda Ljungholm, Ann-Therese Hedqvist

“…The review will apply the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis extension for Scoping Reviews to present the results.Ethics and dissemination This review is the first stage of an overarching research study to develop a model for extended collaboration between ambulance services and primary care (the ECAP project). …”
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How Do Temporal and Geographical Kernels Differ in Reflecting Regional Disparities? Insights from a Case Study in China by Chunzhu Wei, Xufeng Liu, Wei Chen, Lupan Zhang, Ruixia Chao, Wei Wei

“…Among the models, STWR outperforms others in capturing and interpreting local variations in spatio-temporal disparities, demonstrating its utility in understanding complex regional dynamics. …”
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Hybridization potential and genetic influence of parental varieties on fruit size and set rate in Gleditsia sinensis by Qingying Zeng, Yang Zhao, Xiurong Wang, Fuhua Liu, Meixuan Xie, Xingfu Zhang

“…Abstract Gleditsia sinensis is a dioecious perennial tree, with its fruit size directly impacting its economic value. …”
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Digital constructs of visual modeling in consulting diagnostics by Y. Krasovskiy

“…The basic requirements for management information and the stages of work with it in the process of analysis and preparation for the transfer of its consultant to the top management of the company are presented. …”
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RESULTS OF RESEARCH INTO CO LOA CITADEL (2007 - 2014): MATERIALS AND DISCUSSION by Trịnh Hoàng Hiệp

“…The results from the excavation at Co Loa citadel (Donganh district, Hanoi) in 2007 - 2014 provide many new data on the dates of its building stages, construction techniques, and other architectural features. …”
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Rediscovery of Scolebythus Madecassus, With a Description of the Male and of the Female Sting Apparatus (Hymenoptera: Scolebythidae) by Howard E. Evans, Charles Kugler, William L. Brown

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The Prediction of Necroptosis-Related lncRNAs in Prognosis and Anticancer Therapy of Colorectal Cancer by Hanyu Xiao, Qidan Pang, Yong Wang, Suhe Lai, Hong Chen

“…We screened out 9 nrlncRNAs and built a prognostic signature based on them. With its good prognostic ability, the risk scores can act as an independent prognostic factor for patients with colorectal cancer. …”
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