Operationalising energy sufficiency for low-carbon built environments in urbanising India by Ashok B. Lall, Girisha Sethi

“…Policy relevance The rapid urbanisation in India will significantly increase carbon emissions from the urban built environment. …”
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A Concise Overview of the Use of Low-Dimensional Molybdenum Disulfide as an Electrode Material for Li-Ion Batteries and Beyond by Mattia Bartoli, Meltem Babayiğit Cinali, Özlem Duyar Coşkun, Silvia Porporato, Diego Pugliese, Erik Piatti, Francesco Geobaldo, Giuseppe A. Elia, Claudio Gerbaldi, Giuseppina Meligrana, Alessandro Piovano

“…Among 2D materials, molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂) has gained increasing attention as a promising low-dimensional candidate for LIB anode applications. …”
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A systematic review on the role of miRNAs in plant response to stresses under the changing climatic conditions by Zeqing Li, Jie Yang, Xuan Cai, Xiangling Zeng, Jing-Jing Zou, Wen Xing

“…MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a class of small, non-coding RNA molecules that play a pivotal role in plant stress tolerance. MiRNAs are increasingly recognized as key players in orchestrating how plants and other organisms adapt to a multitude of environmental stresses. …”
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Single-cell transcriptomics for immune profiling of cerebrospinal fluid in neurological diseases by David Ramos-Vicente, Paola Monterosso, Oriol de Fàbregues, Oriol de Fàbregues, Gerard Roch, Miquel Vila, Miquel Vila, Miquel Vila, Miquel Vila, Jordi Bové

“…This review highlights the promising advancements and addresses the current limitations of single-cell transcriptomics in the context of CSF and neurological diseases, setting the stage for future breakthroughs.…”
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Analyzing Waste Policy-Making from the Perspective of Local People in the Selected Villages of Kermanshah County by Parvin Rezaeibavandpour, Mohammad Akbarpour

“…AbstractThe increase in waste production and the associated ecological concerns have made waste management policy critically important. …”
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Refining the link between obesity and heart failure: insights from GLP-1 receptor agonist trials and studies adopting direct adiposity measures by Nicola Riccardo Pugliese, Francesco Paneni, Domenico Tricò, Alessandra Violet Bacca, Nicolò De Biase, Hermann Dalpiaz, Alessandro Mengozzi, Agostino Virdis, Lorenzo Ghiadoni, Stefano Taddei, Reinhold Kreutz, Konstantinos Tsioufis, Stefano Masi

“…While overweight/obesity increases the risk of developing HF, its impact on patient outcomes remains complex. …”
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Improvement of oilseed Brassica crops by Trichoderma use: Gene transfer and direct interaction by Tamara Sánchez-Gómez, Jorge Martín-García, Óscar Santamaría, Jorge Poveda

“…Global agriculture must urgently adopt a new approach to ensure adequate food production for the increasing population in the current context of adverse conditions, while prioritizing environmental sustainability. …”
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Matching action to need: an analysis of Global Burden of Disease 2017 and population health data to focus adolescent health policy and actions in Myanmar by Karly I. Cini, Phone Myint Win, Zay Yar Swe, Kyu Kyu Than, Thin Mar Win, Ye Win Aung, Aye Aye Myint, Nisaa R. Wulan, Lia J. Burns, Elissa C. Kennedy, Kate L. Francis, Sanda, Su Mon Myat, Sithu Swe, Aung Ko Ko, Yadanar, Margaret Hellard, Chad L. Hughes, George C. Patton, Ali H. Mokdad, Peter S. Azzopardi

“…Overall, the dominant health problems were injuries for males and non-communicable disease for females in a context of ongoing burden of communicable and nutritional diseases for both sexes, and reproductive health needs for females. …”
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Apple phenotyping using deep learning and 3D depth analysis: An experimental study on fruitlet sizing during early development by Giorgio Checola, Damiano Moser, Paolo Sonego, Cristian Iob, Franco Micheli, Pietro Franceschi

“…Current research in apple-growing focuses on collecting extensive biometric data to better understand physiological processes, improve orchard productivity and predict yields. …”
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Trends in Research on Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Mitochondria From 2003 to 2023: A Bibliometric Analysis by Lulu Yang, Heng Zhang, Zhiyang Zhu, Jianming Wang, Xiaojuan Liu, Lijie Lu, Jinliang Huang, Miaoran Wang, Zhengchuan Zhu

“…Results A total of 285 relevant articles on HCM and mitochondria were included, with publication output steadily increasing over the years. These publications originated from 47 countries and regions, with the United States and China contributing the most publications. …”
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Clinical applications and research progress of remifentanil by Xu Liu, Zhipeng Meng, Fei Tong

“…This review synthesizes current evidence on its clinical applications, pharmacological advantages, and emerging challenges, including Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia (OIH) and labor analgesia.MethodsThis study is a systematic evidence review. …”
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Reducing Plasmodium falciparum malaria transmission in Africa: a model-based evaluation of intervention strategies. by Jamie T Griffin, T Deirdre Hollingsworth, Lucy C Okell, Thomas S Churcher, Michael White, Wes Hinsley, Teun Bousema, Chris J Drakeley, Neil M Ferguson, María-Gloria Basáñez, Azra C Ghani

“…However, it remains unclear what overall reduction in transmission is achievable using currently available tools.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>We developed an individual-based simulation model for Plasmodium falciparum transmission in an African context incorporating the three major vector species (Anopheles gambiae s.s., An. arabiensis, and An. funestus) with parameters obtained by fitting to parasite prevalence data from 34 transmission settings across Africa. …”
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CO2 methanation over low-loaded Ni-M, Ru-M (M = Co, Mn) catalysts supported on CeO2 and SiC by Chopendra G. Wasnik, Maki Nakamura, Taiki Shimada, Hiroshi Machida, Koyo Norinaga

“…An efficient circulation and utilization of CO2 is critical in the current environmental context. Methanation, an exothermic process, emerges as a critical strategy for effective CO2 utilization. …”
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MECHANISMS FOR ENSURING THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL AREAS THROUGH THE FORMATION OF THEIR ENERGY DEPENDENCE BASED ON THE INTENSIFICATION OF BIOFUEL PRODUCTION by Yuliia Okhota, Denys Titov, Svitlana Dotsiuk

“…To achieve this goal, the article discusses the theoretical aspects of energy independence, analyzes current practices of biofuel production, and provides recommendations for their further implementation. …”
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Towards a sustainable rare disease and orphan drug ecosystem in Saudi Arabia: policy insights from a multi-stakeholder workshop by Ghada Mohammed Abozaid, Ghada Mohammed Abozaid, Hussain Abdulrahman Al-Omar, Abdulaziz Alrabiah, Asma AlMuaither, Amy Jayne McKnight

“…Through a series of presentations, educational sessions, and plenary discussions, participants examined the current landscape of RDs in SA, identified barriers to accessing ODs, and recommended strategies and initiatives to improve the accessibility, innovation, and sustainability of ODs.ResultsThe workshop highlighted key challenges recognized by a diverse group of 59 participants, including the absence of a national strategy, absent of local RDs and ODs definitions in the Saudi context, limited awareness and understanding of RDs among healthcare professionals, delayed diagnoses, scarcity of treatment and diagnosis centers for RDs, insufficient screening and prevention programs, regulatory hurdles in approving and importing ODs, and financial constraints. …”
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Propagation Characteristics of Multi-Cluster Hydraulic Fracturing in Shale Reservoirs with Natural Fractures by Lianzhi Yang, Xinyue Wang, Tong Niu

“…Understanding the effects of reservoir and fracturing conditions on fracture propagation is of great significance for optimizing the hydraulic fracturing process and has not been adequately explored in the current literature. In the context of shale reservoirs in Yibin, Sichuan Province, China, the study selects outcrops to prepare samples for uniaxial compression and Brazilian splitting tests. …”
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Significant fundamental translational research on breast cancer in China: progress and prospects by LU Yufeng, WANG Han, XIE Yifan, JIANG Yizhou, SHAO Zhimin

“…Breast cancer is the most prevalent malignant tumor that poses a threat to women's health in China, with incidence and mortality rates persistently increasing. Given this critical situation, there is an urgent need to optimize therapeutic options through basic translational research to address current treatment challenges. …”
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Analysis of Factors Influencing the Development of Community-Based Tourism in Rural Areas, Case Study: Villages Targeted by Tourism in the Markazi Province by Hamid Afshari, Behrouz Mohammadi Yeganeh, Hossein Farahani, Mehdi Cheraghi

“…In the socio-cultural dimension, it should be said that there is a strong relationship between cultural sustainability and participation, and the local community is very vulnerable to the indiscriminate and unprincipled increase in tourism. The results of the current research showed that due to the lack of correct and principled planning in all dimensions, including the cultural dimension, the participation of the local community in tourism was very small. …”
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“If that would have lessened my symptoms, that would have been great...”: a qualitative study about the acceptability of tecovirimat as treatment for mpox by Sara Paparini, Rosalie Hayes, Benjamin Weil, Will Nutland, Ismael Maatouk, Teodora Wi, Chloe M. Orkin, Rosamund Lewis

“…Conclusions This exploratory study suggest that offering tecovirimat (or comparable emergency-licensed treatments) to people with mpox is acceptable, although uptake will depend on knowledge of mpox treatment options, trust in medicine and medical professionals and provision of relevant information and choice. To increase acceptability of such treatments, clinicians should ensure patients are aware of mpox symptom management options, including pain relief; acknowledge and address patient concerns upfront and within the context of non-stigmatising care; and communicate offers in a consistent and supportive manner in line with locally approved eligibility criteria and protocols at the time.…”
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Evaluation of biokinetics and dosimetry in [131I]-NaI therapies: whole-body images quantification versus lower limb region by Bianca Lemos Lima, Jamille da Silveira Almeida, Maria da Penha Albuquerque Potiens, Rogério Alexandre Pelissoni, Marcelo Tatit Sapienza, Carlos Alberto Buchpiguel, José Willegaignon

“…Even presenting correlation between the data obtained through the two ROIs, we suggest further studies with a larger group of patients, which could increase the level of reliability of the dosimetric method using ROI in the thigh region.…”
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