Synthesis of 1-(2-Hydroxy-5-methylphenyl)-5-oxopyrrolidine-3-carboxylic Acid Derivatives as a Promising Scaffold Against Disease-Causing Bacteria Relevant to Public Health by Karolis Krikštaponis, Jūratė Šiugždaitė, Rita Vaickelionienė, Vytautas Mickevičius, Birutė Grybaitė

“…The test results show the potential of the newly obtained derivatives as a source of antibacterial agents. Therefore, further studies on the molecular optimization of these compounds are necessary for the development of new antibacterial drugs.…”
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Evaluation of ChatGPT-4 as an Online Outpatient Assistant in Puerperal Mastitis Management: Content Analysis of an Observational Study by Fatih Dolu, Oğuzhan Fatih Ay, Aydın Hakan Kupeli, Enes Karademir, Muhammed Huseyin Büyükavcı

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate whether ChatGPT-4 can function as a virtual outpatient assistant in the management of puerperal mastitis by assessing the accuracy, clarity, and clinical safety of its responses to frequently asked patient questions in Turkish. MethodsFifteen questions about puerperal mastitis were sourced from public health care websites and online forums. …”
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Economic and Social Aspects of the Space Sector Development Based on the Modified Structure–Conduct–Performance Framework by Michał Pietrzak

“…Objective: To assess the space economy’s current state and future prospects by considering its economic and social dimensions. Methods: Over 120 scholarly articles and “grey” literature positions (e.g., industry reports) were reviewed. …”
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A medium-throughput protease assay for screening green plant material by Christina Stonoha-Arther, Andrew Molodchenko, Andrew Molodchenko, Kevin Panke-Buisse

“…This method will allow higher-throughput phenotyping of plant protease activity than is currently feasible: one person can process approximately 120 samples per day, compared to approximately 25 with previous methods. …”
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Novel dihydroxybenzohydrazide grafted deoxycellulose for efficient removal of anionic food colorants and hexavalent chromium from wastewater by Magda A. Akl, Azza A. H. Fahim, El-Sayed R. H. El-Gharkawy

“…Abstract In this study, 2,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde hydrazone (CELL@HBH) adsorbent was prepared from microcrystalline cellulose powder (CELL) through a simple and effective method. The investigated materials were characterized by Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), elemental analysis, Proton Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (1HNMR), Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area measurements. …”
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Assimilation of snow water equivalent from AMSR2 and IMS satellite data utilizing the local ensemble transform Kalman filter by J. Lee, M.-I. Lee, S. Tak, E. Seo, E. Seo, Y.-K. Lee

“…This approach constitutes an objective method that optimally combines two previously unattempted incomplete data sources: the satellite SWE retrieval from the Advanced Microwave Scanning Radiometer 2 (AMSR2) and dynamically balanced SWE from the JULES land surface model. …”
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Synthesis of multilayer azagraphene and carbon nitride oxide by M. E. Bondarenko, P. M. Silenko, N. I. Gubareni, O. Yu. Khyzhun, N. Yu. Ostapovskaya, Yu. M. Solonin

“…The oxygen-doped carbon nitride (O-g-C3N4) and water-soluble carbon nitride oxide (g-C3N4)O was simultaneously synthesized by the gas phase method under special reaction conditions of pyrolysis of cyanuric acid and urea mixture. …”
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Heavy metal polluted water: Effects and sustainable treatment solutions using bio-adsorbents aligned with the SDGs by Said Meftah, Khadija Meftah, Meryem Drissi, Ikram Radah, Karima Malous, Ayoub Amahrous, Ayoub Chahid, Tarik Tamri, Ayyoub Rayyad, Bouchra Darkaoui, Sanae Hanine, Oukani El-Hassan, Lahboub Bouyazza

“…It evaluates advanced removal methods, emphasizing bio-adsorbents derived from agricultural waste and plant biomass as cost-effective, sustainable, and regenerable alternatives to conventional chemical adsorbents. …”
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Growth performance and gut health of broilers fed heat- and enzyme-treated Vigna unguiculata and Cajanus cajan diets by Filomena Dos Anjos, Julia Dibner, Julia Dibner, Frances Yan, Mercedes Vazquez-Anon, Ellen. S. Dierenfeld, Ellen. S. Dierenfeld, Abilio P. Changule, Manuel Garcia-Herreros, Manuel Garcia-Herreros, Custódio G. Bila, Custódio G. Bila, Custódio G. Bila, Michael Chimonyo

“…Dietary modifications, including the use of alternative protein sources and enzyme supplementation, can influence growth and gut health.MethodsThis study evaluated the effects of roasting, extrusion, and enzymatic supplementation of Vigna unguiculata (cowpeas) and Cajanus cajan (pigeon peas) on growth performance and gut health in broilers. …”
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Directions of Epidemiological Surveillance of Chronic Lung Infections Caused by <i>Burkholderia cepacia Complex</i>, <i>Achromobacter spp., Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> and Methicill... by L. R. Avetisyan, I. A. Shaginyan, M. Yu. Chernukha, E. M. Burmistrov, O. S. Medvedeva, E. V. Rusakova, E. A. Siyanova, Е. I. Kondrateva, A. G. Chuchlin, A. L. Ginzburg

“…The introduction of ES for chronic lung infection will improve the quality of etiological diagnosis, will contribute early identification of the sources of infections and prevent the spread of CLI pathogens among patients with CF in hospitals and in non-hospital conditions, as well as optimize the tactics of CLI antimicrobial therapy. …”
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IoT-based green-smart photovoltaic system under extreme climatic conditions for sustainable energy development by Yufei Wang, Jia-Wei Zhang, Kaiji Qiang, Runze Han, Xing Zhou, Chen Song, Bin Zhang, Chatchai Putson, Fouad Belhora, Hajjaji Abdelowahed

“…First, the climatic parameters and sensing technologies for IoT-based PV systems under extreme weather conditions are presented. Second, the methods for processing data from smart sensors are discussed, in order to realize health monitoring of PV systems under extreme environmental conditions. …”
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Therapeutic potential of plant-derived exosome-like nanoparticles for CNS diseases: advancements in preparation and characterization by Mengmeng Liu, Hongli Wang, Yizhuang Yang, Jianhua Wang, Zhen Sun, Shiyuan Zhao, Weihua Kong, Wenxue Sun, Cuiyun Wang, Lei Feng

“…Future research should focus on clarifying their mechanisms of action, optimizing preparation methods, and validating their long-term safety to facilitate the clinical translation of PDELNs.KEY MESSAGESPDELNs are derived from abundant plant sources, exhibit favorable physicochemical properties.PDELNs offer new possibilities for CNS therapies owing to their low immunogenicity, high biocompatibility, and ability to cross the BBB.…”
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Functional Dehydrated Foods for Health Preservation by R. M. S. C. Morais, A. M. M. B. Morais, I. Dammak, J. Bonilla, P. J. A. Sobral, J.-C. Laguerre, M. J. Afonso, E. C. D. Ramalhosa

“…The microorganisms used, impregnation procedures, drying methods, and evaluated parameters are presented and discussed. …”
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Meta-analysis of mesenchymal stem cell therapy for intrauterine adhesions: a comprehensive consideration of efficacy and safety by Jiawei Gao, Xinyue Zhou, Nan Jiang, Yongjuan Zhang, Jianpeng Han, Tianyu Jia, Tianyu Jia, Yanbiao Jiang, Xiaoling Ma, Xiaoling Ma, Haofei Shen, Haofei Shen

“…Subgroup analyses were performed based on stem cell sources and transplantation methods.ResultsTwelve studies with 233 patients were included. …”
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La biodiversidad y los servicios ecosistémicos en sistemas agroecológicos. Una revisión by Wendy Mercedes Ramírez-Suárez, Jorge Carlos López-Chouza, María de los Ángeles Flores-Acosta, Saray Sánchez-Cárdenas, Pedro Lázaro Rodríguez-Morejón

“…Objective: To analyze the relationships between biodiversity and ecosystem services in an agroecological context. Materials and Methods: Different sources of information (114) were consulted and analyzed, referring to the available literature in the fields of biology, agricultural sciences and agroecology, with the purpose of deepening the state of knowledge related to biodiversity and ecosystem services provided by agroecological systems. …”
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Photovoltaic array design for laser power transmission in space applications by Giovanni Cichelli, Pierluigi Morsaniga, Giuseppe Gervasio, Paolo Laporta, Nicola Coluccelli

“…Wireless power transmission through lasers can revolutionize energy delivery methods, providing continuous power supply to satellites, unmanned aerial vehicles, and space stations, where traditional power sources are impractical. …”
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Effectiveness of Virtual Reality Technology Interventions in Improving the Social Skills of Children and Adolescents With Autism: Systematic Review by Xipeng Yang, Jinlong Wu, Yudan Ma, Jingxuan Yu, Hong Cao, Aihua Zeng, Rui Fu, Yucheng Tang, Zhanbing Ren

“…These researchers also independently extracted information regarding gathered data on the sources, samples, measurement methods, primary results, and data related to the main results of the studies that met the inclusion criteria. …”
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Commitment, partnerships and operational research: three priorities for 11 EMR countries to achieve TB elimination by M. van den Boom, K. Bennani, G. B. Migliori, L. D’Ambrosio, R. Centis, A. Parvez Sayed, H. Y. Atta, Y. Hutin

“…We assessed preparedness for elimination and provided recommendations to pursue the process. METHODS: We surveyed 11 EMR national TB programme managers and collected information on eight TB elimination framework domains using a close-ended data collection tool. …”
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Hydroxyapatite from Mollusk Shells: Characteristics, Production, and Potential Applications in Dentistry by Florin Lucian Muntean, Iustin Olariu, Diana Marian, Teodora Olariu, Emanuela Lidia Petrescu, Tudor Olariu, George Andrei Drăghici

“…Modern dentistry is turning towards natural sources to overcome the immunological, toxicological, aesthetic, and durability drawbacks of synthetic materials. …”
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Characterization and Gelling Potential of Macroalgae Extracts Obtained Through Eco-Friendly Technologies for Food-Grade Gelled Matrices by Filipe Vinagre, Maria João Alegria, Andreia Sousa Ferreira, Cláudia Nunes, Maria Cristiana Nunes, Anabela Raymundo

“…This study provides a comparative evaluation of WB, US, and USWB extraction methods, offering insights into optimizing hydrocolloid extraction for enhanced functionality and sustainability.…”
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