Determining Priority Areas for the Technological Development of Oil Companies in Mexico by Tatyana Semenova, Juan Yair Martínez Santoyo

“…The results showed an unfavorable trend: the number of private and public patents in Mexico is decreasing. For example, from 2017 to 2023, the number of patents for offshore technologies decreased by more than 10 times. …”
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Insight into influence of degradation metabolism of Firmicutes on the microstructure of anthracite coal by Yuewu Wang, Bingjun Liu, Sheng Xue, Yang Yang, Jian Chen, Jingbei Zhang, Chunshan Zheng, Tianyao Zhou

“…Promoting the permeability of deep, low-permeability coal seams through biological means is currently a research hotspot for enhancing the efficiency of coalbed methane extraction. …”
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Jembrana disease in Indonesia: An updated review by Dewa Ketut Meles, Aswin Rafif Khairullah, Suzanita Utama, Wurlina Wurlina, Sri Mulyati, Imam Mustofa, Rimayanti Rimayanti, Tita Damayanti Lestari, Ikechukwu Benjamin Moses, Syahputra Wibowo, Bantari Wisynu Kusuma Wardhani, Dea Anita Ariani Kurniasih, Muhammad Khaliim Jati Kusala, Riza Zainuddin Ahmad, Ima Fauziah, Wasito Wasito, Adeyinka Oye Akintunde

“…Clinical symptoms of Jembrana illness in cattle include elevated fever, bloody diarrhea in the stool, increased salivation, and enlarged lymph nodes. Jembrana illness is transmitted through direct contact between sick and healthy cows. …”
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High Impedance Fault Location in Distribution Systems: A Novel Approach With Enhanced Metrics and Intelligent Algorithms by Gabriela Nunes Lopes, Pedro I. N. Barbalho, Jose Carlos Melo Vieira, Denis V. Coury

“…Among the various fault types in DSs, high impedance faults (HIFs) are particularly difficult to address due to their low fault currents and erratic behavior, often resulting from contact between a conductor and a low-conductivity surface. …”
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The role of metabolic syndrome in the pathogenesis of knee osteoarthritis: a new view on the problem by G. V. Poryadin, A. N. Zakhvatov, T. V. Tarasova, V. O. Timoshkin

“…It is proven that the intra-articular infrapatellar fat pad increases significantly in obese patients. Due to proximity to the articular cartilage and synovial membrane, the adipose tissue is in close contact with them. …”
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Role of the Fe₃O₄ mass ratio in Fe₃O₄-Fe nanoparticles with the core-shell structure on their anticancer activity <i>in vitro</i> by O. V. Bakina, A. S. Lozhkomoev, S. O. Kazantsev, A. V. Avgustinovich, S. G. Afanasyev, l. V. Spirina

“…Using the MTT test, it was found that nanoparticles containing 5 wt. Fe3O4, in the presence of which, at a concentration of 1 mg/ml, the number of living cells decreased to 16 % relative to the control. …”
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Experiences of south Asian key workers in COVID-19 lockdowns in the United Kingdom by Rizwana Yousaf, Tipu Sultan

“…They were holding a lot of grievances and hurt inside due to long existing inequalities in the society, where many highly educated and skilled individuals were unable to get stable and secure employments, despite the health vulnerabilities, South Asian key workers worked through the Covid-19 lockdowns to overcome difficulties stem from precarious work. Although currently coping with increased debts, economic burdens and long COVID symptoms, comprehensive job security and entitlement to secure contracts with provisions to sick leaves and pays should be made available to address economic vulnerabilities of south Asian key workers.…”
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The impact of an innovative payment model on the direct economic burden of infectious disease inpatients: evidence from a pilot City in central China by Kunhe Lin, Yifan Yao, Yingbei Xiong, Li Xiang

“…These correspond to monthly decreasing slopes of ¥237.96, ¥164.21, ¥124.58, and 0.31%, respectively. …”
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Prevention of tumors in treating fibrocystic breast diseases using <i>Vitex agnus-castus</i>-based herbal remedy by N. A. Omarbayeva, D. R. Kaidarova, D. Kh. Omarov, A. Askandirova, Kh. Keskin, A. Zh. Abdrakhmanova, S. A. Yessenkulova, T. G. Goncharova, A. K. Jakipbayeva

“…Fibrocystic breast diseases (FBD) occur in approximately 80 % of women of reproductive age worldwide. Currently, there is no single widely accepted treatment for FBD. …”
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Comorbid infections in patients with ANCA-associated systemic vasculitis: a prospective cohort study by M. A. Litvinova, N. M. Bulanov, P. I. Novikov, J. Zhao, D. Munblit, S. V. Moiseev

“…State-of-the-art management of ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) has significantly improved patient survival, but is associated with an increased risk of infectious complications, that currently are one of the leading causes of hospitalization and mortality in patients with AAV.Objective: to assess the incidence and structure of comorbid infections in patients with AAV.Material and methods. …”
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Dengue virus serotype 2 infection alters midgut and carcass gene expression in the Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus. by Hitoshi Tsujimoto, Kathryn A Hanley, Anitha Sundararajan, Nicholas P Devitt, Faye D Schilkey, Immo A Hansen

“…<h4>Background</h4>The Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus is currently an important vector for dengue, chikungunya and Zika virus, and its role in transmission of arthropod-borne viruses (arboviruses) may increase in the future due to its ability to colonize temperate regions. …”
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Salicylic Acid Improved the Growth of <i>Dunaliella salina</i> and Increased the Proportion of <i>9-cis</i>-β-Carotene Isomers by Shuaicheng Xiang, Xiaoting Qiu, Xiaojun Yan, Roger Ruan, Pengfei Cheng

“…<i>Dunaliella salina</i> is an important source of natural β-carotene (containing <i>9-cis</i> and <i>all trans</i> isomers) for industrial production. …”
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“Green approach for corrosion inhibition for Fe-metal in acidic medium using Banaba leaves (Lagerstroemia speciosa) extract and ZnO nanoparticles” by Supriya Vykuntam, Nandhini R., Nandhini G., Anugraha J., Sakthisri R.

“…Using green corrosion inhibitors derived from Banaba leaf extracts to prevent metals in acidic media is the aim of this study. Currently, there is a greater interest in adopting green alternatives due to environmental concerns and human health risks related with synthetic inhibitors. …”
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Boosting C-C Coupling for Electrochemical CO₂ Reduction over Novel Cu-Cubic Catalysts with an Amorphous Shell by Hanlin Wang, Tian Wang, Gaigai Dong, Linbo Zhang, Fan Pan, Yunqing Zhu

“…In this study, we employed sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate (SDBS) as a surfactant in the electrodeposition method to synthesize copper cubes encapsulated with an amorphous shell (100 nm–250 nm) containing numerous defect sites on its surface. The electrocatalytic CO₂ reduction reactions in an H-type reactor showed that, compared to ED-Cu synthesized without additives, AS (amorphous shell)-Cu-5 exhibited a Faradaic efficiency value for ethylene that was 1.7 times greater than that of ED-Cu while significantly decreasing the Faradaic efficiency of hydrogen production. …”
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Formation Sampling While Drilling Technology Application in Carbon Capture and Storage Project by WEI Xian, HE Lipeng, SHI Lei, WANG Haitao, ZHOU Jiheng, WANG Lei

“…Carbon capture and storage is currently the mainstream large-scale carbon emission reduction measure in the oilfield development process. …”
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Development and evaluation of BDNF-loaded PCL/PVA two-layer nerve guidance conduit with enhanced biomechanical and biological properties for peripheral nerve regeneration by Massoumeh Jabbari Fakhr, Mohsen Eslami Farsani, Leyla Fath-Bayati, Reihaneh Seyedebrahimi, Mehdi Sadrjahani, Fatemeh Kavakebian, Alireza Rezapour

“…Hollow nerve conduits currently available do not align with the ideal human model. …”
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Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Effect of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate Mixed with Fluorohydroxyapatite against E. faecalis In Vitro by Behnam Bolhari, Aidin Sooratgar, Maryam Pourhajibagher, Nazanin Chitsaz, Iman Hamraz

“…It is more resistant to local antiseptic agents than other endodontic microorganisms. Currently, mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) is considered as an ideal material in many endodontic procedures. …”
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The WHO atlas for female-genital schistosomiasis: Co-design of a practicable diagnostic guide, digital support and training. by Santiago Gil Martinez, Pamela S Mbabazi, Motshedisi H Sebitloane, Bellington Vwalika, Sibone Mocumbi, Hashini N Galaphaththi-Arachchige, Sigve D Holmen, Bodo Randrianasolo, Borghild Roald, Femi Olowookorun, Francis Hyera, Sheila Mabote, Takalani G Nemungadi, Thembinkosi V Ngcobo, Tsakani Furumele, Patricia D Ndhlovu, Martin W Gerdes, Svein G Gundersen, Zilungile L Mkhize-Kwitshana, Myra Taylor, Roland E E Mhlanga, Eyrun F Kjetland

“…The transmission of schistosomiasis happens through contact with schistosomiasis infested fresh water in rivers and lakes. …”
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Influence of the control law on oscillatory processes in electromechanical drive by Alexander V. Klimov

“…Relevance. Currently, vehicles with electromechanical power transmission and electrochemical battery as the energy source are being registered on the road network. …”
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It’s not merely a struggle, the way we live, it’s wonderful, too! The Changing Life and Role of Women Herders in the Last 120 Years in Hungary by Ibolya Sáfiánné, Márta Sófalviné Tamás, Zsófia Osvald, Margit Dobó, Erzsébet Szalai, Eszter Fodor, Margareta Lelea, Zsolt Molnár

“…In 2021 the “Hungarian Women Herders” group was established, which currently has over 60 members. The group was founded with the aim of self-help and knowledge sharing, but they also participate in festivals, events and international conferences, and they are in contact with the association of Spanish women herders. …”
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