Spatiotemporal differentiation and evolution trend of green and low-carbon development performance in the National Major Strategic Regions by CHEN Minghua, SHI Nan, ZHANG Bianxiu, XIE Linxiao

“…Supervariable density difference was the main source of spatial difference. Structural differences mainly depended on technological progress differences, input factors, and undesired output productivity differences. …”
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The Role of Photodynamic Therapy Mediated by Natural Photosensitisers in the Management of Peri-Implantitis: A Systematic Review by Aleksandra Warakomska, Jakub Fiegler-Rudol, Magdalena Kubizna, Dariusz Skaba, Rafał Wiench

“…<b>Objectives</b>: This systematic review aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy, clinical outcomes, and safety of PDT mediated by natural photosensitizers in the treatment of peri-implantitis and to identify optimal protocols regarding photosensitizer concentrations, light source parameters, and application techniques. …”
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Comparative efficacy of dietary interventions for glycemic control and pregnancy outcomes in gestational diabetes: a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Jiaoyang Di, Jingjing Fan, Fangxu Ma

“…Data were sourced from PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science, and CNKI up to September 3, 2024. …”
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The impact of water hyacinth biochar on maize growth and soil properties: The influence of pyrolysis temperature by Ashenafei Gezahegn, Yihenew G. Selassie, Getachew Agegnehu, Solomon Addisu, Fekremariam Asargew Mihretie, Yudai Kohira, Mekuanint Lewoyehu, Shinjiro Sato

“…Our study concludes that pyrolysis temperature significantly governs the effectiveness of biochar produced from a specific biomass source.…”
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Effectiveness Test of Granulated Bioinsecticide Formulation from Avocado Seed Extract Against Aedes aegypti Larvae by Rahmi Amir, Amrin, Bastiana, Tatiana, Fitriana, Nirwana, Faisal Syarief

“…Further research should focus on optimizing the formulation, conducting field trials, and evaluating potential environmental impacts to maximize its practical applicability.  …”
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A Deep Learning Framework for Using Search Engine Data to Predict Influenza-Like Illness and Distinguish Epidemic and Nonepidemic Seasons: Multifeature Time Series Analysis by Ji Li, Xiangyu Yan, Xingjie Chu, Ying Zhang, Guoliang Liu, Lin Li, Yue Li, Xiaochun Dong, Zihan Mei, Zhengkun Liu, Jinyue Yuan, Xiaohan Sun, Chunxia Cao

“…Web-based search data are recognized as a valuable source for forecasting influenza or other respiratory tract infection epidemics. …”
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Study on the inversion and spatiotemporal variation mechanism of soil salinization at multiple depths in typical oases in arid areas: A case study of Wei-Ku Oasis by Jinming Zhang, Jianli Ding, Zihan Zhang, Jinjie Wang, Xu Zeng, Xiangyu Ge

“…Understanding the spatiotemporal characteristics of soil salinity and its driving factors is essential for formulating more scientific and rational irrigation strategies and remediation methods. Taking the Wei-Ku Oasis, a typical arid region oasis, as an example, this study uses Landsat remote sensing imagery as the data source, incorporating soil salinity field measurements over a decade, employing the Bootstrap Soft Shrinkage(BOSS) algorithm to select feature variables, and building soil salinity inversion models at various depths through a Convolutional Neural Networks and Long Short-Term Memory networks (CNN-LSTM) framework. …”
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Definition of metafounders based on population structure analysis by Christine Anglhuber, Christian Edel, Eduardo C. G. Pimentel, Reiner Emmerling, Kay-Uwe Götz, Georg Thaller

“…Methods Using software to detect population stratification (ADMIXTURE), we developed an iterative approach. …”
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The association of COVID- 19 parental immunization and transmission of disease to offspring: a retrospective study by Milad Maghsoudi, Majid Keivanfar, Seyede Shahrbanoo Daniali, Roya Kelishadi

“…Additionally, lower odds of infection were related to living at homes with optimal cleanness (odds ratio: 0.8, 95% CI: 0.6 to 0.9). …”
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Uncovering the bequeathing potential of apoptotic mesenchymal stem cells via small extracellular vesicles for its enhanced immunomodulatory and regenerative ability by Meenakshi Mendiratta, Mohini Mendiratta, Yashvi Sharma, Ranjit Kumar Sahoo, Neena Malhotra, Sujata Mohanty

“…This study explores a novel approach to enhance the immunomodulatory potential of MSC-sEVs through apoptosis induction and optimal tissue source to ensure consistent and improved clinical outcomes. …”
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Multi-Component Remote Sensing for Mapping Buried Water Pipelines by John Lioumbas, Thomas Spahos, Aikaterini Christodoulou, Ioannis Mitzias, Panagiota Stournara, Ioannis Kavouras, Alexandros Mentes, Nopi Theodoridou, Agis Papadopoulos

“…Accurate localization of buried water pipelines in rural areas is crucial for maintenance and leak management but is often hindered by outdated maps and the limitations of traditional geophysical methods. This study aimed to develop and validate a multi-source remote-sensing workflow, integrating UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle)-borne near-infrared (NIR) surveys, multi-temporal Sentinel-2 imagery, and historical Google Earth orthophotos to precisely map pipeline locations and establish a surface baseline for future monitoring. …”
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Impact of Passive Modifications on the Efficiency of Darrieus Vertical Axis Wind Turbines Utilizing the Kline-Fogleman Blade Design at the Trailing Edge by Farzad Ghafoorian, Hui Wan

“…Various passive modification methods have been developed to enhance efficiency and optimize the aerodynamic performance of the rotor through blade modifications. …”
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Effects of dietary faba bean (Vicia faba L.) inclusion on carcass characteristics, meat quality, and blood biochemistry in Awassi lambs by Belal S. Obeidat, Nawras L. Al Shabuol, Linda Alyahya

“…The observed improvements in meat tenderness, protein content, and color, along with unchanged blood profiles, support the use of FBs as a viable and sustainable protein source in lamb production. Future studies should investigate the long-term effects, consumer acceptance, and optimal inclusion rates across various breeds and production systems.…”
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Experiences and Expectations of Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Older Adults Regarding eHealth Services: Qualitative Interview Study by Maedeh Ghorbanian Zolbin, Sari Kujala, Isto Huvila

“… BackgroundThe emergence of eHealth services could contribute to improving individuals’ quality of life by optimizing effective and efficient care. However, various challenges might limit some older adults’ use of eHealth services. …”
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Medical Marijuana Documentation Practices in Patient Electronic Health Records: Retrospective Observational Study Using Smart Data Elements and a Review of Medical Records by Donielle Beiler, Aanya Chopra, Christina M Gregor, Lorraine D Tusing, Apoorva M Pradhan, Katrina M Romagnoli, Chadd K Kraus, Brian J Piper, Eric A Wright, Vanessa Troiani

“…Improving the adoption and fidelity of SDE data collection may present a valuable data source for future research on patient MMJ use, treatment efficacy, and outcomes.…”
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GIS-Based 'Banua Siaga' Platform for Enhancing Disaster Preparedness Through Health Post Mapping in Palu by Budiman Budiman, Ahmad Yani, Fatmawati Fatmawati

“…The research process includes data source verification, user needs analysis through surveys and interviews, platform design and development, and quality control through expert reviews and usability testing. …”
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Global prevalence and contributing factors of nurse burnout: an umbrella review of systematic review and meta-analysis by Addisu Getie, Temesgen Ayenew, Baye Tsegaye Amlak, Mihretie Gedfew, Afework Edmealem, Worku Misganaw Kebede

“…Meta-regression and subgroup analyses were conducted to identify the source of high heterogeneity. Publication bias was assessed using funnel plots and Egger’s regression test, with the former providing a visual assessment of bias and the latter offering a statistical method to detect asymmetry. …”
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Cutaneous leishmaniasis in British troops following jungle training in Belize: Cumulative incidence and potential risk practices by Ngwa Niba Rawlings, Mark Bailey, Peter Craig, Orin Courtenay

“…Data were sourced from Defence Public Health Unit, Military Environmental Health Department and British Army Training Support Unit Belize. …”
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Spatiotemporal Variations in Human Activity Intensity Along the Qinghai–Tibet Railway and Analysis of Its Decoupling Process from Ecological Environment Quality Changes by Fengli Zou, Qingwu Hu, Lei Liao, Yuqi Liu, Haidong Li, Xujie Zhang

“…Scientifically and accurately assessing the interaction between changes in human activity intensity and the surrounding ecological environment along the Qinghai–Tibet Railway is of great significance for the optimized construction of the railway and the restoration of the regional ecological environment. …”
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QTL-based dissection of three key quality attributes in maize using double haploid populations by Zitian He, Jianping Wang, Jianping Wang, Jialei Li, Jianwei Li, Lei Chen, Xiaolei Zhang, Xiaolei Zhang

“…Understanding the genetic basis of these quality traits significantly contributes to improving maize yield and optimizing end-use quality. While previous studies have explored the genetic basis of these traits, further investigation into the quantitative trait loci (QTL) responsible for variations in starch content, oil content, and lysine content still requires additional attention.MethodsDouble haploid (DH) populations were developed via a nested association mapping (NAM) design. …”
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