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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Growth Potential of Listeria monocytogenes in Vegan Salami by Signe Magnussen, Emma Bergenkvist, Karin Söderqvist

“…The increasing demand for plant-based products has raised concerns regarding the potential presence and growth of Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat products such as plant-based deli slices. …”
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The Use of Probiotics in Poultry Nutrition: A Literature Review by Basim Aboud Abbas, Maisoon Shaaban, Carla Janaina R. M. do Rosário

“…The information currently available regarding the effects of probiotics on animal health is required; they conclusively demonstrate how probiotics function to lower bacterial gastrointestinal pathogen populations. …”
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Usage of Reclaimed Asphalt Material in Stone Mastic Asphalt by Petr Hyzl, Ondrej Dasek, Iva Coufalikova, Michal Varaus, Dusan Stehlik

“…Given that traffic load of road networks is constantly increasing, the ratio of SMA-type asphalt mixtures also increases in the road network. …”
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Identifying and prioritizing potential human-infecting viruses from their genome sequences. by Nardus Mollentze, Simon A Babayan, Daniel G Streicker

“…Determining which animal viruses may be capable of infecting humans is currently intractable at the time of their discovery, precluding prioritization of high-risk viruses for early investigation and outbreak preparedness. …”
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Brain Imaging Findings in Dyslexia by Ying-Fang Sun, Jeun-Shenn Lee, Ralph Kirby

“…Reduced hemispheric asymmetry and increased left inferior frontal activation were reported following magnetoencephalography. …”
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Large Language Models as a Consulting Hotline for Patients With Breast Cancer and Specialists in China: Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study by Hui Liu, Jialun Peng, Lu Li, Ao Deng, XiangXin Huang, Guobing Yin, Haojun Luo

“…Large language model (LLM) is a currently popular source of health information. However, the accuracy and practicality of the breast cancer–related information provided by LLMs have not yet been evaluated. …”
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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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The role of non-antibacterial agents in the prevention of recurrent urinary tract infections by E. V. Shikh, O. V. Zhukova

“…Currently, European recommendations for the prevention of recurrent urinary tract infections include non-antibacterial agents such as D-mannose; preparations containing cranberries and/or products of its processing. …”
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Expression analysis of glutathione S-transferase genes in Lasioderma serricorne (Coleoptera: Anobiidae) subjected to CO₂-enriched atmosphere by XU Kangkang, DING Tianbo, YAN Yi, LI Can, YANG Wenjia

“…The LsGSTd1 cDNA contained an ORF of 651 nucleotides, encoding a polypeptide of 216 amino acids with an estimated molecular mass of 24.5 kDa and a pI of 5.95. …”
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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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Crossing borders: Connectivity analyses reveal potential patterns of range expansion of the Northern raccoon in Europe by Mattia Falaschi, Andrea Simoncini, Leonardo Ancillotto, Andrea Viviano, Mattia Menchetti, Giuseppe Mazza, Emiliano Mori

“…The Northern raccoon Procyon lotor is an alien species that significantly impacts EU biodiversity and society. This species is currently widespread in most of Central Europe, with increasing populations in southern and eastern countries. …”
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Ion Substitution-Induced Distorted MOF Lattice with Deviated Energy and Dielectric Properties for Quasi-Solid-State Ion Conductor by Yike Huang, Yun Zheng, Yan Guo, Qi Zhang, Yingying Shen, Hebin Zhang, Yinan Liu, Yihao Zheng, Pingshan Jia, Rong Chen, Lifen Long, Zhiyuan Zhang, Congcong Zhang, Yuanhang Hou, Kunye Yan, Ziyu Huang, Manting Zhang, Jiangmin Jiang, Shengyang Dong, Wen Lei, Huaiyu Shao

“…Solid-state electrolytes are currently receiving increasing interest due to their high mechanical strength and chemical stability for safe battery construction. …”
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Topical Application of RNAi Therapy Using Surface-Modified Liposomes for Treating Retinal-Vein Occlusion by Taishi Shiratori, Takaaki Ito, Anri Nishinaka, Ryosuke Matsumiya, Eriko Yamazoe, Hirofumi Takeuchi, Hideaki Hara, Kohei Tahara

“…Recently, antibody- and nucleic acid-based pharmaceuticals have increasingly been used to treat retinal diseases, with improvement or cure as the goal; however, these drugs are currently only administered by intravitreal injection. …”
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Substance P- and Insulin-like Growth Factor 1-derived Tetrapeptides for Neurotrophic Keratopathy Related to Leprosy: A Clinical Trial by Shoko Kondo, MD, Yoshiko Okano, MD, PhD, Satoshi Iraha, MD, PhD, Shoji Tokunaga, PhD

“…Although leprosy is bacteriologically curable, there is currently no efficient treatment. Eye drops containing tetrapeptides, phenylalanine-glycine-leucine-methionine-amide (FGLM-NH2) and serine-serine-serine-arginine (SSSR), derived from substance P and insulin-like growth factor 1, are clinically efficacious in the treatment of corneal epithelial disorders caused by neurotrophic keratopathy. …”
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The role of judicial authorities in criminal proceedings for political crimes in the Stalinist period: modern historiography by Alexander Ya. Kodintsev

“…Currently, PhD theses, covering an increasing number of regions of Russia, are being defended actively. …”
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Social sensing a volcanic eruption: application to Kīlauea, 2018 by J. Hickey, J. Young, M. Spruce, M. Spruce, R. Pandit, R. Pandit, H. Williams, R. Arthur, W. Stovall, M. Head

“…Here we use social sensing of Twitter (currently known as X) posts to track changes in social action and reaction throughout the 2018 eruption of Kīlauea on the island of Hawai`i. …”
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Military and political security in the Arctic before and amidst the Ukrainian crisis by I. A. Arzhanov

“…This course has been reflected in a whole series of alliance’s military exercises, which, as shown in the article, are becoming increasingly extensive and regular year by year. The author concludes that the Ukrainian crisis has only laid bare the true aspirations of the NATO countries seeking to contain Russia in the Far North and refusing to consider its interests and build a constructive dialogue in the field of military and political security. …”
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