Identification and Characterization of Endophytic Fungus DJE2023 Isolated from Banana (<i>Musa</i> sp. cv. Dajiao) with Potential for Biocontrol of Banana Fusarium Wilt by Longqi Jin, Rong Huang, Jia Zhang, Zifeng Li, Ruicheng Li, Yunfeng Li, Guanghui Kong, Pinggen Xi, Zide Jiang, Minhui Li

“…Research on the biological characteristics of DJE2023 indicated lactose as the optimal carbon source for its growth, while maltose favored sporulation. …”
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Effects of Continuous Straw Returning Combined with Reduced Fertilizer Application on Rice Yield and Loss of Nitrogen and Phosphorus by Yao Li, Wang Hong, Zhang Qi, Liu Haitao, Luo Fuxiang, Wang Xie, Zheng Shenghua, Liang Fan, Lin Chaowen

“…[Objective] The effects of straw returning combined with reduced chemical fertilizer application on rice yield and nitrogen and phosphorus losses with runoff were studied in order to provide a scientific basis for the recycling and reuse of local agricultural resources and the prevention and control of agricultural non-point source pollution. [Methods] A three-year (2018—2020) field plot experiment was conducted that included two treatments: conventional fertilization (T1), and straw returning + conventional fertilization reduced by 28.57% for nitrogen and 25.11% for phosphorous (T2). …”
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Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy in onychomycosis management: A systematic review of clinical trials by Renata de Oliveira Alves, Lara Oliveira Ribeiro Urzedo, Priscila Toninatto Alves de Toledo, Carla Ferreira-Baptista, Matheus Henrique Faccioli Ragghianti, Thais Cristina Pereira, Larissa Pereira Nunes, Rui Damazio Alvites, Gabriel Pereira Nunes

“…However, variability in protocols and outcomes requires further standardized clinical trials to establish optimal treatment parameters.…”
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Identification of Thalictrum squarrosum as an alternate host for Puccinia triticina and pathogen analysis of Thalictrum squarrosum rust by Na Zhao, Na Zhao, Liang Huang, Liang Huang, Jun Ren, Jun Ren, Mengya Zhang, Ting Yi, Ting Yi, Hongfu Li, Hongfu Li, Hao Zhang, Hao Zhang, Bo Liu, Li Gao, Li Gao, Hongfei Yan, Wanquan Chen, Wanquan Chen, Taiguo Liu, Taiguo Liu, Taiguo Liu

“…Our study provides new insights into the sexual cycle of Pt in China and provides a scientific basis for studying the evolution of Pt virulence and optimizing control methods for wheat leaf rust.…”
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Exome-wide genetic risk score (ExGRS) to predict high myopia across multi-ancestry populations by Jian Yuan, Ruowen Qiu, Yuhan Wang, Zhen Ji Chen, Haojun Sun, Wei Dai, Yinghao Yao, Ran Zhuo, Kai Li, Shilai Xing, Myopia Associated Genetics and Intervention Consortium, Xiaoguang Yu, Liya Qiao, Jia Qu, Jianzhong Su

“…Employing a genetic risk score (GRS) is useful for capturing genetic susceptibility to HM. Methods This study assesses the effectiveness of these strategies via incorporating rare variations into the GRS assessment. …”
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Transmission dynamics and the effects of non-pharmaceutical interventions in the COVID-19 outbreak resurged in Beijing, China: a descriptive and modelling study by Ke Ma, Xin Lin, Lin Zhao, Na Jia, Jingyuan Wang, Xiaoming Cui, Yuhao Zhou, Runze Ye, Jia-Fu Jiang, Baogui Jiang, Zhang Xiong, HongHao Shi, Wuchun Cao

“…Beijing has achieved an optimal balance between epidemic containment and economic protection.…”
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Integrating Advanced Sensor Technologies for Enhanced Agricultural Weather Forecasts and Irrigation Advisories: The MAGDA Project Approach by Martina Lagasio, Stefano Barindelli, Zenaida Chitu, Sergio Contreras, Amelia Fernández-Rodríguez, Martijn de Klerk, Alessandro Fumagalli, Andrea Gatti, Lukas Hammerschmidt, Damir Haskovic, Massimo Milelli, Elena Oberto, Irina Ontel, Julien Orensanz, Fabiola Ramelli, Francesco Uboldi, Aso Validi, Eugenio Realini

“…Weather forecasting is essential for agriculture, yet current methods often lack the localized accuracy required to manage extreme weather events and optimize irrigation. …”
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Image navigator–based, automated coronary magnetic resonance angiography for the detection of coronary artery stenosis by Gregory Wood, Reza Hajhosseiny, Alexandra Uglebjerg Pedersen, Simon Littlewood, Tina Juul Hansen, Radhouene Neji, Karl P. Kunze, Jens Wetzl, Bjarne Linde Nørgaard, Jesper Møller Jensen, Michael Maeng, Per Lav Madsen, Niels Vejlstrup, Claudia Prieto, René M. Botnar, Won Yong Kim

“…Additionally, the study incorporates the utilization of standardized postprocessing with sliding-thin-slab multiplanar reformatting, in combination with evaluation of the source images, to optimize the visualization of coronary artery stenosis. …”
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Probiotics in Sports: Modulating the Microbiome for Performance and Health by Katarzyna Moliszewska, Paweł Kukiełka, Joanna Kośka, Gabriela Łocik, Julia Mazurek, Julia Załęcka, Alicja Nowik, Kacper Dywan, Martyna Musiorska, Michał Błaszkiewicz

“…AimThis review synthesizes current evidence on factors influencing gut microbiota composition across the lifespan, the systemic impacts of dysbiosis, and the roles of diet, physical activity, and probiotics—particularly in athletic populations—in fostering a health-promoting microbiome. Material and MethodsA narrative review was conducted using peer-reviewed studies, meta-analyses, and clinical trials sourced from PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. …”
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Multi-machine learning model based on radiomics features to predict prognosis of muscle-invasive bladder cancer by Bin Wang, Zijian Gong, Peide Su, Guanghao Zhen, Tao Zeng, Yinquan Ye

“…Abstract Objective This study aims to construct a survival prognosis prediction model for muscle-invasive bladder cancer based on CT imaging features. Materials and methods A total of 91 patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer were sourced from the TCGA and TCIA dataset and were divided into a training group (64 cases) and a validation group (27 cases). …”
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The line Rico is the earliest maturing accession in the VIR collection of spring bread wheat by B. V. Rigin, E. V. Zuev, A. S. Andreeva, Z. S. Pyzhenkova, I. I. Matvienko

“…Background. To optimize the process of bread wheat breeding for earliness and environmental adaptability, searching for new source material is a crucial task. …”
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Cost-effectiveness analysis of penpulimab plus carboplatin-paclitaxel as first-line treatment for metastatic squamous non-small-cell lung cancer in China by Luwei Wang, Jiasheng Chen, Lihui Lin, Xiaowei Huang

“…Clinical efficacy data were sourced from the AK105-302 trial, while drug costs were derived from national tender prices. …”
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Are tailored primary care services for social inclusion good value for money? A health economics evaluation with Monte-Carlo probabilistic sensitivity analysis comparing tailored s... by Síle Kelly, Anne Dee, Patrick O’Donnell

“…The analysis compares cost outcomes between SEP who have access to a tailored SIPC service with those who do not. Methods A cost analysis of the part-time SIPC service, based on available Irish-sourced data on the usage and costs of acute care in the Health Service Executive (HSE), and a literature review were used to identify the cost and outcome parameters of the economic framework. …”
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NeuroFuzzXAI: A Hybrid Artificial Intelligence Framework for Epileptic Seizure Detection by Flavia COSTI, Emanuel COVACI, Ovidiu ROMAN, Darian ONCHIS

“…Future work will focus on real-time deployment in healthcare settings to support epilepsy diagnosis and monitoring. [i] Dataset source: https://www.kaggle.com/datasets/harunshimanto/epileptic-seizure-recognition …”
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Simulation Analysis of Water Resource Scheduling in Nansu River Based on Coupled Water Quality-Quantity Model by HOU Xiang-dong, ZHAO Xiang-ling

“…Conducting research on water quality and quantity in rivers that flow through urban areas and serve functions such as water supply and irrigation, and implementing rational scheduling, is of significance for ensuring a healthy aquatic ecosystem and enhancing the well-being of local residents. [Methods] The Nansu River Basin was selected as the research area. …”
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Variability and correlations of economically valuable traits in cowpea from the VIR collection in the environments of Astrakhan provincer by M. V. Gurkina

“…The identified correlations in the productivity components make it possible to optimize the selection of accessions promising as source materials for the development of new high-yielding cultivars.…”
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Remote work transition amidst COVID-19: Impacts on presenteeism, absenteeism, and worker well-being-A scoping review. by Behdin Nowrouzi-Kia, Alexia M Haritos, Bao-Zhu Stephanie Long, Chantal Atikian, Luke A Fiorini, Basem Gohar, Aaron Howe, Yiyan Li, Ali Bani-Fatemi

“…<h4>Objectives</h4>This scoping review aims to examine the occurrence of presenteeism and absenteeism among remote workers during the COVID-19 pandemic and the interrelated physical and mental health issues during these periods.<h4>Methods</h4>PsycINFO, Medline, Embase, CINAHL, Eric, Business Source Premier, SCOPUS, and sociological abstracts were searched resulting in 1792 articles. …”
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Empowering Future Mothers: A School Intervention Approach to Promote Breastfeeding Awareness among Adolescent Girls in Rural Uttar Pradesh, India by Kritika Tiwari, Priya Arora

“…Materials and methods: This pre–post intervention study was conducted among adolescent girls from 7th to 12th grade at a government girls’ school in rural Uttar Pradesh. …”
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WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Articles 9 and 10 implementation for sustainable tobacco control—a scoping review protocol by Sonu Goel, Diksha Walia, Priyobrat Rajkhowa, Chirag Goel

“…Through an exhaustive search strategy, relevant literature published from 2013 onwards will be sourced from databases including PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE, Web of Science, Scopus, government websites, and reports. …”
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A real-world pharmacovigilance study of omalizumab using disproportionality analysis in the FDA adverse drug events reporting system database by Yongfu Song, Zhuang Wang, Na Wang, Xiaofei Xie, Tieshi Zhu, Yongji Wang

“…We assessed the significance of the association between omalizumab and adverse events using four distinct methods of disproportionality analysis. Furthermore, we analyzed adverse events across gender and age subgroups. …”
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