How to Achieve High-Quality Oocytes? The Key Role of Myo-Inositol and Melatonin by Salvatore Giovanni Vitale, Paola Rossetti, Francesco Corrado, Agnese Maria Chiara Rapisarda, Sandro La Vignera, Rosita Angela Condorelli, Gaetano Valenti, Fabrizio Sapia, Antonio Simone Laganà, Massimo Buscema

“…Although many authors have studied how supplementation therapy may affect this important parameter for both in vivo and in vitro models, data are not yet robust enough to support firm conclusions. …”
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Visualization of oral function during playing a wind instrument by a lateral dental impression: a proof-of-concept investigation by Mariko Hattori, Gen Tanabe, Sebastian B. M. Patzelt, Sebastian B. M. Patzelt, Dirk Schulze, Yuka I. Sumita, Noriyuki Wakabayashi

“…In dental practice, impression material is used to capture the oral structure and function. In this proof-of-concept investigation, embouchure was examined using a silicone-based dental impression material. …”
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Modeling Plant Diversity Responses to Fire Recurrence in Disjunct Amazonian Savannas by Mariana Martins Medeiros de Santana, Rodrigo Nogueira de Vasconcelos, Salustiano Vilar da Costa Neto, Eduardo Mariano Neto, Washington de Jesus Sant’Anna da Franca Rocha

“…These findings suggest that recurrent fire can reduce taxonomic diversity without strongly altering functional structure, possibly due to functional redundancy among species. …”
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Use of phase angle as an indicator of overtraining in sport and physical training by Giuseppe Annunziata, Antonio Paoli, Evelyn Frias-Toral, Stellario Marra, Francesco Campa, Ludovica Verde, Annamaria Colao, Henry Lukaski, Daniel Simancas-Racines, Giovanna Muscogiuri, Luigi Barrea

“…Its use in sports is rapidly expanding due to the valuable insights it offers, helping to better structure athletes’ diets and training programs, thereby optimizing their performance. …”
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On the Relation between the Inclination Angle of the Accretion Disk and the Broad-line Region in Active Galactic Nuclei by Rong Du, Luis C. Ho, Yuanze Ding, Ruancun Li

“…Future studies with a larger and more homogeneous sample are needed to confirm the correlation and refine our understanding of the structure and dynamics of the central regions of active galaxies.…”
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Application and research on temperature performance of electrolyte based on special insulating glaze by Wenhui Feng, Song Liang, Xiaoqiang Zhao, Yide Gao, Bo Wang, Haikuan Gao, Yun Feng, Tongzhou Wang, Jiayi Duan, Wenhao Feng

“…Capacitance measurement technology has been extensively used in various industries, including petroleum, chemical, electric power, medical, and food, owing to its simple structure, low cost, and accurate measurements. Capacitance and the dielectric constant—key parameters of this technology—are most severely affected by temperature. …”
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Geological and hydrological factors of dissolved methane distribution on the eastern shelf of Sakhalin Island by Kholmogorov, Andrey O., Syrbu, Nadezhda S., Lobanov, Vyacheslav B., Zherdev, Pavel D., Maltseva, Elena V.

“…Methane diffusion to the surface is limited due to the complex water structure and vertical diffusion processes. The studied water area of the eastern shelf of Sakhalin Island is affected by the East Sakhalin Current, which plays a significant role in the distribution of dissolved gases from the seabed sources. …”
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Development and Validation of the Self-Perceived Anhedonia Scale for Adults: A Novel Tool for Assessing Pleasure Deficits by Oana Alina Apostol, Ioana Elena Cioca, Maria-Veronica Morcov, Corina Sporea, Cristian-Gabriel Morcov, Angelo Pellegrini, Elena-Nicoleta Bordea

“…Results: Factorial analysis, including Exploratory Factor Analysis and Principal Component Analysis, revealed a four-factor structure, accounting for 72.4% of the total variance, which demonstrated a coherent and multidimensional representation of anhedonia. …”
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Improved brain functional network in major depressive disorder with suicidal ideation after individual target-transcranial magnetic stimulation treatment: a graph-theory analysis by Yao Zhang, Nan Mu, Shun Qi, Chuanzhu Sun, Yang Rao, Xinyi Yang, Jianying Guo, Yunfeng Mu

“…There was a renormalization in topology structure after IT-TMS treatment. Decreased functional connectivity between right insula and left anterior cingulate gyrus correlated with improvement in Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation scores.DiscussionThe current study highlights that MDD/SI+ patients in this cohort showed abnormal brain network connections compared to healthy controls, and that IT-TMS may exert its treatment effects by reducing spontaneous hyper-connectivity in the salience network and insula.…”
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Stress-Induced Depression and Its Effects on Tooth Wear in Rats: A 3D Dental Scan Imaging Perspective by Preeyarat Plongniras, Sarawut Lapmanee, Natchayaporn Thonapan, Phuripong Thangsombat, Phongsakorn Janthaphim, Chanakarn Lertkarnvijai, Pattama Chailertvanitkul, Supawich Morkmued

“…The 3D analysis was applied to quantify cusps’ volume and the difference in first molar cusp morphological structure. The data were then compared to identify significant morphological differences between groups side by side. …”
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Organic and Synthetic Substitutes in Tracheal Reconstruction: A Scoping Review (2015–2025) by Ana Caroline dos Santos, Guilherme Machado Holzlsauer, João Paulo Ruiz Lucio de Lima Parra, Raí André Querino Candelária, Thamires Santos da Silva, Rodrigo da Silva Nunes Barreto, Maria Angelica Miglino

“…Tracheal defects have been the focus of research since the 19th century, but reconstructing this complex structure remains challenging. Identifying a safe, effective tracheal substitute is a key goal of surgery. …”
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OVERVIEW OF CLASS-I TRIPARTITE MOTIF (TRIM) PROTEINS SPECIFICALLY TRIM67 by S. N. Panhwar, C. Huang, Q. Luo, X. Yu, L. Jia, W. Liu, Z. Chen

“…This article will discuss the structure and function of these genes and their roles in various physiological processes such as embryonic development, and immune regulation.  …”
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Retrieval-augmented generation elevates local LLM quality in radiology contrast media consultation by Akihiko Wada, Yuya Tanaka, Mitsuo Nishizawa, Akira Yamamoto, Toshiaki Akashi, Akifumi Hagiwara, Yayoi Hayakawa, Junko Kikuta, Keigo Shimoji, Katsuhiro Sano, Koji Kamagata, Atsushi Nakanishi, Shigeki Aoki

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Simulation Modeling As a Tool of Decision Support During Reorganization of the Diagnostic Department of a Multidisciplinary Hospital by V. A. Molodov, A. I. Maksimov, I. V. Kiselevskaya-Babinina, V. Y. Kiselevskaya-Babinina, N. A. Karasyov, I. A. Tyrov

“…We considered all stages of the model construction in detail and thereby justified its structure and the qualitative and quantitative parameters which formed the basis therein. …”
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Protective Effects of Zein/Ferulic Acid (FA)–Pectin (PEC)/Chitosan (CS) Nanocomplexes on DSS-Induced Ulcerative Colitis in Mice by Yifei Guo, Xinyu Yu, Rongrong He, Jianfei Pei, Haiming Chen, Weijun Chen

“…Through systematic adjustment of the PEC/CS-to-Zein/FA ratio, optimal encapsulation efficiency (60.1%) and loading capacity (26.2%) were achieved. The characterized data indicated that hydrogen bonds, electrostatic interactions, and hydrophobic forces were the main driving forces maintaining the formation of the nanocomplexes, accompanied by alterations in the secondary structure of Zein. …”
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ECOSTRESS-Based Analysis of Diurnal Urban Heat Island Intensity and Thermal Dynamics Across LCZ in Six Chinese Cities With Diverse Terrain and Elevation by Jiaqi Wang, Xiaoyu Cui, Feng Zhao, Meiqi Huang, Yuexia Guo, Qirui Wang, Bo Shao, Yindong Tong

“…The results enhance the understanding of urban heat island dynamics and emphasize the role of terrain, elevation, and urban structure in managing urban heat and adapting to climate risks.…”
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Hot Water-Treated Cow Waste Use as an Efficient Adsorbent for Cresol Red Dye and Chromium VI Removal from Aqueous Solutions by Ali El-Rayyes, Ibrahim Arogundade, Abimbola Aina Ogundiran, Mohamed Hefnawy, Edwin Andrew Ofudje, Ali El Gamal, Lamia A. Albedair, Amnah Mohammed Alsuhaibani

“…The scanning electron microscopy analysis showed the structure relating to plant tissue and rough surfaces that were heterogeneous and irregular, revealing the origin of the biomass to be cellulose, lignin, hemicellulose, and other water-soluble components. …”
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Big and Fast: GPS Loggers Reveal Long-Range Movements in a Large, Riverine Turtle by Shashwat Sirsi, Andrew R. MacLaren, Daniel H. Foley, Austin M. A. Bohannon, Jonathan P. Rose, Brian J. Halstead, Michael R. J. Forstner

“…We included Capture–Mark–Recapture data from 2011, 2014, and 2015–2018 to determine population status in conjunction with movement ecology. …”
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Correlation Between the Orientation of the Nasopalatine Canal and the Upper Central Incisors: A Comparative Radiological Study Using Cbct by Alessia Lasaracina, Roberto Luongo, Sergio Aliota, Alessia Acquaviva, Calogero Bugea, Mariano Lauriola, Erda Qorri, Antonio Scarano, Sang-Choon Cho

“…During implant placement in the upper anterior region, the nasopalatine canal (NPC) is a frequently encountered anatomical structure. It connects the nasal and oral cavities and contains critical blood vessels and nerves. …”
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The novel compound PICCS improves cell viability during cold storage and reduces pulmonary ischemia-reperfusion injury in a rat model by Yuhei Yokoyama, Masayasu Toyomoto, Nobuo Tanaka, Satona Tanaka, Shigeto Nishikawa, Hidenao Kayawake, Yuki Morimura, Hiromi Oda, Momono Yamauchi, Makoto Yamamoto, Toyofumi F. Chen-Yoshikawa, Masatoshi Hagiwara, Hiroshi Date

“…This study demonstrates the potential of a structure-based synthetic approach and an in vitro screening system using appropriate cell types to develop novel effective additives for organ preservation solutions.…”
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