PUMPING PRESSURE AND FLOW RATE RELATIONSHIP TO REDUCE ENERGY CONSUMPTION IN IRRIGATION SYSTEMS by Esmeralda CHIORESCU

“…In the context of the current energy crisis, electricity consumption, especially by large consumers, must be reduced, rationally, without affecting the quality of services provided. …”
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Modelling the potential spread of Clade Ib MPXV in Asian cities by Kiesha Prem, Rayner Kay Jin Tan, Akira Endo, Gregory Gan, Keisuke Ejima, Jue Tao Lim, Borame L Dickens, Shihui Jin

“…While this highlights the importance of early preparedness, current knowledge of the virus’s transmission dynamics remains too limited to effectively inform policymaking and resource planning.Methods A compartmental model was constructed to characterise potential mpox transmission dynamics. …”
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Cost-effectiveness of atezolizumab plus bevacizumab versus sorafenib as first-line therapy in unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma in the US and Chinese setting: a modelling compa... by Lei Wang, Lulu Liu, Yiling Ding, Qilin Zhang, Yamin Shu

“…In scenario analyses, the atezolizumab plus bevacizumab treatment becomes favourable when the cost of atezolizumab decreases to 67.85% and 18.45% of its original price in the USA and China, respectively.Conclusions The atezolizumab plus bevacizumab is unlikely to be cost-effective compared with sorafenib for patients with unresectable HCC in the context of the USA and China. …”
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Application of urinary peptide-biomarkers in trauma patients as a predictive tool for prognostic assessment, treatment and intervention timing by Gökmen Aktas, Felix Keller, Justyna Siwy, Agnieszka Latosinska, Harald Mischak, Jorge Mayor, Jan Clausen, Michaela Wilhelmi, Vesta Brauckmann, Stephan Sehmisch, Tarek Omar Pacha

“…CE-MS peptidome analysis identified 191 significantly altered peptides in severely injured patients. A consistent increase in the abundance of peptides from A1AT, AHSG, and HBA1 was observed, while peptides derived from PIGR and UROM were consistently decreased. …”
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Deterioration of sleep and mental health in individuals with insomnia during South Africa’s COVID-19 lockdown by Alison Bentley, Laura C. Roden, Jonathan P. Davy, Stella Iacovides, F. Xavier Gómez-Olivé, Karine Scheuermaier, Raphaella Lewis, Gosia Lipinska, Johanna Roche, Candice J. Christie, Swantje Wells, Dale E. Rae

“…Comparative analyses were conducted between participants who identified a current or previous diagnosis of insomnia (n = 135, Insomnia group, irrespective of whether they had current symptoms or not) and those reporting no sleep disorders (n = 700, No-Insomnia group). …”
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Understanding the political economy of reforming global health initiatives – insights from global and country levels by Sophie Witter, Natasha Palmer, Rosemary Jouhaud, Shehla Zaidi, Severine Carillon, Rene English, Giulia Loffreda, Emilie Venables, Shifa Salman Habib, Jeff Tan, Fatouma Hane, Maria Paola Bertone, Seyed-Moeen Hosseinalipour, Valery Ridde, Asad Shoaib, Adama Faye, Lilian Dudley, Karen Daniels, Karl Blanchet

“…Abstract Introduction Since 2000, the number and role of global health initiatives (GHIs) has been growing, with these platforms playing an increasingly important role in pooling and disbursing funds dedicated to specific global health priorities. …”
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Shifting of Distribution and Changing of Antibiotic Resistance in Gram-Positive Bacteria from Bile of Patients with Acute Cholangitis by Hao Y, Li L, Du W, Lu J

“…Yuqi Hao,1 Lianxin Li,2 Wenting Du,1 Jinshuai Lu1 1Department of General Internal Medicine, People’s Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi, Xinjiang, People’s Republic of China; 2Endoscopy Center, People’s Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi, Xinjiang, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Jinshuai Lu, Department of General Internal Medicine, People’s Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi, Xinjiang, People’s Republic of China, Email lujinshuai@xjrmyy.comBackground: Gram-negative bacteria are the predominant pathogens responsible for biliary infections; however, the prevalence of Gram-positive bacteria is currently increasing. Investigating the bacterial spectrum and evolving antibiotic resistance patterns of Gram-positive bacteria is crucial for optimizing the management of acute cholangitis, particularly in the context of the global rise in antibiotic resistance.Methods: This retrospective analysis focused on Gram-positive bacteria isolated from the bile of patients undergoing biliary drainage with acute cholangitis at our hospital from January 1, 2018, to March 31, 2024. …”
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Effects of coriander components linalool and geranyl acetate on stress-related neuroendocrine and behavioral measures in adult zebrafish (Danio rerio) by Maureen L. Petrunich-Rutherford

“…However, it is currently unclear how the individual phytochemical components of coriander regulate anxiety-like behavior and stress axis activity. …”
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Angiotensin-(1-7) protective effects in neurocognitive disorders: molecular mechanisms to therapeutic implications by Lillia C. Lucas, Katherine D. Kimbark, Victoria L. Vernail, Yuval Silberman, Amy C. Arnold

“…Current treatments for neurocognitive disorders have limited efficacy and typically focus on symptom attenuation rather than targeting intrinsic pathophysiology. …”
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Research Status and Direction of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Complicated with Coronary Heart Disease: A Bibliometric Analysis from 2005 to 2024 by Bian H, Zhu S, Xing W, Qi L, Xue J, Peng X, Jin Z, Zhao H

“…Through keyword clustering analysis, we categorized all keywords into three distinct groups: management strategies for COPD and CHD; diseases associated with both conditions; and epidemiological characteristics concerning their burden—current hotspots include multimorbidity factors such as hypertension and obesity alongside outcomes like diagnosis during COVID-19 pandemic implications within societal contexts are highlighted here too.Conclusion: Presently focused research on COPD coupled with CHD primarily revolves around five key areas: pathogenesis exploration, early diagnostic techniques, COVID-19 infection, dynamics intervention, methodologies, and treatment protocol development efforts. …”
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Repurposing Cyclic Guanosine Monophosphate Pathway Medications, from Vasodilation toward Changing the Face of Heart Failure by Antoine Fakhry AbdelMassih, Buthaina Ramadan, Jana Tarek ElDemerdash, Monia Mostafa Zayed, M. Wasim Soued, Nadine El-Husseiny, Yousef M. Husseiny, Passant Saad

“…Among the most commonly used medications used in this context, is milrinone, which increases the myocardial relaxation velocity, what is known as lusitropy. …”
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Variation of gut microbiota composition in a honey bee breeding population: exploring potential links with docility and honey production by M.G. De Iorio, G. Minozzi, F. Tiezzi

“…Today the survival of bees is increasingly dependent on beekeeping practices. In this context, the present study explores the composition of honey bee gut microbiota, its changes in time and its potential relationship with two key traits of interest to beekeepers: docility and honey yield. …”
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New Strategic Approaches to Gaining from Emerging Advanced Manufacturing Markets by Yuri Simachev, Anna Fedyunina, Maksim Yurevich, Mikhail Kuzyk, Nikolay Gorodnyi

“…The authors conclude that in the current context, no universal approaches to shaping a successful industrial policy remain. …”
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Formalizing Public Transit in Mid-Sized Developing Cities by Hasan Shahab, Hemin Mohammed

“… Mid-sized cities in developing cities face increasing demand to modernize their public transit (PT) systems to advance sustainability, equity, and resilience. …”
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Student experiences of attending the first online Southern African Students Psychology Conference at an open distance e-learning university in South Africa by Janice K Moodley-Marie, Bianca Parry, Itumeleng Masisi

“…The devastation and aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to pervade almost every sphere of human existence, albeit arguably increasingly nuanced. As we move into the post-pandemic world, it is essential to reflect on the lessons learned and forge transformed decolonialised ways of knowledge production in higher education. …”
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Analysis of Methods and Tools for Detecting Sensitive Information in Source Code: Issues of Accuracy and Completeness by Sergey Lebed, Sophiia Ibragimova

“…In the context of widespread adoption of DevOps practices and increasing software system complexity, the issue of sensitive information leakage – such as API keys, passwords, and tokens – directly from source code and configuration files is becoming critically important. …”
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Digitalization of Islamic Banking in Indonesia: Justification and Compliance to Sharia Principles by Muchammad Ichsan, Fadia Fitriyanti, Kusumaningdiah Retno Setiorini, Adam Ma'abdeh Al-Qudah

“…Technological sophistication is observed to be increasing the necessity for digitalization of Islamic banks in Indonesia to avoid being abandoned by their customers, as conventional banks rapidly advance their digital offerings and set higher expectations for financial services. …”
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Exploring microalgae applications in building facades: a bibliometric perspective by Aslı Taş, Güneş Mutlu-Avinç

“…As a result, this research makes the current position of microalgae technologies visible and provides strategic recommendations to guide future academic work. …”
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Integrating the Triple Bottom Line into the Vehicle Routing Problem: a transdisciplinary approach to customer prioritization by Federico Trigos, María Lucila Osorio

“…The current business environment is characterized by heightened competition, rising customer expectations, and increasing demands for cost efficiency and sustainability. …”
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Natural nanofibers embedded in the seed mucilage envelope: composite hydrogels with specific adhesive and frictional properties by Agnieszka Kreitschitz, Stanislav N. Gorb

“…Depending on the water content, mucilage can behave as an efficient lubricant or as strong glue. The current work attempts to summarise the achievements in the research on the mucilage envelope, primarily in the context of its structure and physical properties, as well as biological functions associated with these properties.…”
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