Systematic review of gut microbiota composition, metabolic alterations, and the effects of treatments on PCOS and gut microbiota across human and animal studies by Aya Hanna, Hassan Abbas, Fayez Yassine, Alia AlBush, Melhem Bilen, Melhem Bilen, Melhem Bilen

“…Alterations in gut-derived metabolites, including short-chain fatty acids and bile acids, highlighted the multifaceted nature of PCOS, with implications extending to metabolic, hormonal, and gut-brain axis disruptions.DiscussionIn conclusion, PCOS exhibits complex interactions between gut microbiota and metabolic pathways, necessitating further research with standardized methods and larger sample sizes to elucidate the microbiome's role in PCOS.…”
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The genomic footprints of migration: how ancient DNA reveals our history of mobility by Matthew P. Williams, Christian D. Huber

“…We review case studies from the literature demonstrating how these methods uncover patterns of human mobility, and discuss challenges related to data quality, demographic complexity, and sample representativeness on admixture and migration inferences. …”
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THE INFLUENCE OF TAXPAYER AWARENESS, AND TAXATION SOCIALIZATION ON MOTOR VEHICLE TAXPAYER COMPLIANCE IN THE CITY OF PROBOLINGGO by Fernando Yorhans Soetomo, Aisyaturrahmi

“…This type of research is research using quantitative methods by distributing questionnaires. The population in this study were taxpayers registered with UPT SAMSAT Probolinggo City and the sample used in this study was 400 respondents. …”
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Calibration of a suitable enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for Nilaparvata lugens (stal) antigen detection by ZHAO Wei-chun, CHENG Jia-an, CHEN Zheng-xian

“…The results showed the non-target antigen (predator) in a sample had a great effect on ELISA tests. The direct ELISA and indirect ELISA were affected more than the double antibody sandwich ELISA. …”
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Damage prediction of recycled aggregate concrete under a sulfate attack using the seasonal ARIMA model by Ting Du, Pengyu Qu, Qian Chen, Yue Cheng, Jinghao Chen, Yidong Gan, Benyi Xie

“…Considering the fly ash content and water-binder ratio, the trend moving average method was introduced to expand the data sample based on the experimental data, and a sulfate durability damage model of RAC based on the seasonal autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA)was proposed. …”
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Enhanced Acetone-Sensing Performance of a Bilayer Structure Gas Sensor Composed of a ZnO Nanorod Top Layer and a ZnFe₂O₄ Nanoparticle Decorated ZnO Nanorod Bo... by Hao Wu, Huichao Zhu, Jianwei Zhang, Jun Yu, Zhenan Tang, Guanyu Yao, Wenqing Zhao, Guohui Wu, Xia Jin

“…ZnO nanorods were synthesized via a water-bath method, after which the ZnFe₂O₄ nanoparticle-decorated ZnO nanorods were prepared using a simple immersion and calcination method. …”
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A Novel Approach of Semi‐Quantifying Gypsum in Sedimentary Rocks by Visible and Near‐Infrared Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy by Jingyu Zhang, Wei Cao, Yang Lu, Fernando Gázquez, Wout Krijgsman, Xiandi Zeng, Yi Zhong, Wei Liu, Qingsong Liu

“…Measuring variations in gypsum content, rapidly and with high accuracy, will contribute to more extensive paleoclimate reconstructions. However, a fast, convenient, and non‐destructive method for quantifying gypsum in sedimentary rocks is still lacking. …”
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Accurate Parcel Extraction Combined with Multi-Resolution Remote Sensing Images Based on SAM by Yong Dong, Hongyan Wang, Yuan Zhang, Xin Du, Qiangzi Li, Yueting Wang, Yunqi Shen, Sichen Zhang, Jing Xiao, Jingyuan Xu, Sifeng Yan, Shuguang Gong, Haoxuan Hu

“…Traditional edge detection fails in complex scenes with difficult post-processing, and deep learning models are time-consuming in terms of sample preparation and less transferable. Based on this, we designed a method combining multi-resolution remote sensing images based on the Segment Anything Model (SAM). …”
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Study on pore structure and fractal characteristics of fractured coal based on mercury injection and low temperature nitrogen adsorption tests by Siliang CHEN, Zebiao JIANG, Xiping QUAN, Xifa YANG, Qiaoshun MO

“…In order to study the effect of cracking on the pore microstructure of coal rock, low-temperature nitrogen adsorption meth-od and mercury injection method were used to study the pore morphology and pore size distribution of coal samples before and after cracking, and then the fractal dimension of pores in different ranges was calculated based on the data of low-temperature nitrogen and mercury injection combined with the fractal theory. …”
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Quantification of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Various Fruit Types: A Comparative Analysis by Cristina Di Fiore, Monica Maio, Ivan Notardonato, Pasquale Avino

“…Gas chromatography equipped with flame ionization detector analysis showed satisfactory analytical parameters, with details like R² > 0.9912 in a concentration range of 0.5–500 µg mL⁻¹, with a variability ranging within 0.7–2.3%. Rural fruit samples were found to be more contaminated by PAHs compared to urban samples, likely due to the use of non-green fuels in rural areas considered in this study. …”
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Occurrence and Pathogenicity of Indigenous Entomopathogenic Fungi Isolates to Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda J. E. Smith) in Western Amhara, Ethiopia by Mequanint Andualem Mekonnen, Gebremariam Asaye Emirie, Solomon Yilma Mitiku, Bogale Nigir Hailemariam, Melkamu Birhanie Mekonnen, Anteneh Ademe Mengistu

“…Twelve entomopathogenic fungi were isolated from the total soil samples collected. It was observed that Metarhizium spp. was more frequent and widespread than Beauveria spp. and their occurrence was high in the forest habitat. …”
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Determinants of repurchase intention in the Indonesian e-commerce platforms by Lukman Zaini Abdullah, Nanang Apriliyanto, Sherli Junianingrum

“…The number of samples in this study was 250 respondents. The sample for this research includes Indonesian citizens aged more than 17 years old, who are users of the Tokopedia, Shopee, and Lazada platforms on their smartphones. …”
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Antecedents of Electronic Word of Mouth (eWOM) Adoption in the Purchase of Cosmetics in Ecuador: Does Gender Moderate Relationships? by Madelyn Mendoza-Moreira, Beatriz Moliner-Velázquez, Gloria Berenguer-Contri, Irene Gil-Saura

“…This study also highlights the need to replicate the model in different contexts and with more diverse samples to enhance the generalizability of the findings. …”
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PTSD Prevalence in US Prisons: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Laura Young, Alexander Trinidad, Maite Azabal-Gallego

“…Results: Of the initial 221 studies selected for an in-depth full-text screening, ten studies, with a combined sample size of 4,016 participants, met the inclusion criteria—four more than the original review. …”
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The Mechanism of Interface Dilatancy of Cement Mortar Rockbolts by Yubao Zhan, Nan Li, Hui Wang, Pengqiang Zheng, Jun Zhang, Qihua Liu

“…Based on the thick-walled cylinder theory, the causes of splitting failure of the samples are analyzed. By using the numerical simulation method, the influences of different dilatancy angles of the interface layer on the interface shear stress and the radial stress are analyzed. …”
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Specific Primers and Nested PCR Find <i>Trichophyton rubrum</i> Missed by Culture of Ground Toenails from Onychomycosis in Podiatric Patients in Eastern Australia by Anjana C. Santosh, Danilla Grando, Ann C. Lawrie

“…Toenail onychomycosis causes significant problems in public health and is more common among the elderly and immune-compromised populations. …”
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Assessment of the Difficulty Level of Science Questions Using the TIMSS Question Semantic Evaluation for Grade IV Elementary School Students by Muhammad Romli, Ida Bagus Putu Arnyana, I Wayan Suastra

“…This study uses a descriptive research method. The research population includes all Grade IV students at SDN Parsanga II, with a sample size of 30 students randomly selected from the population. …”
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Prevalence and Correlates of Intestinal Parasites among Patients Admitted to Mirembe National Mental Health Hospital, Dodoma, Tanzania by Azan A. Nyundo, David Z. Munisi, Ainory P. Gesase

“…This study aimed at determining prevalence and factors associated with intestinal parasitic infection among patients admitted to a psychiatric facility. Method. The study followed cross-sectional design; all the residing patients that met the inclusion criteria were included in the survey. …”
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Determinants of Transfer Pricing Decisions and Its Impact on Tax Avoidance by Nico Alexander

“…The study used a two-stage regression analysis to analyze its hypotheses. 12 multinational manufacturing corporations listed between 2019 and 2021 on the Indonesia Stock Exchange represent the research sample. The purposive technique was the method used for selecting the research sample. …”
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Correlation and risk factor analysis of suicidal behavior in adolescents with depression: the impact of stress and childhood trauma by Lilei Dai, Hui Du, Dan Zhao, Jing Shu, Xinfu He

“…ObjectiveThis study investigates the correlation between suicidal behavior and various stress factors in a sample of hospitalized adolescents with depression.MethodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted on 254 adolescent patients with depression from Aug 2022 to May 2024. …”
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