Study on the incremental carbon sink of tea plantations under spatio-temporal variation characteristics by Yaxiang Pan, Yaxiang Pan, Jingling Bao, Jingling Bao, Yuxuan Ji, Yuxuan Ji, Wen Li, Wen Li, Weiyu Lin, Shuisheng Fan, Shuisheng Fan, Shuisheng Fan, Liyu Mao, Liyu Mao

“…In this study, we selected the data of nine prefecture-level cities in Fujian Province, a major province of tea industry, from 2010 to 2022, and borrowed the standard deviation ellipse and trend surface analysis methods to clarify the spatial and temporal evolution of the carbon sinks in tea plantations, and combined with the geodetic detector model to explore the driving factors of spatial differentiation. …”
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Atmospheric Boundary Layer Stability in Urban Beijing: Insights from Meteorological Tower and Doppler Wind Lidar by Linlin Wang, Bingcheng Wan, Yuanjian Yang, Sihui Fan, Yi Jing, Xueling Cheng, Zhiqiu Gao, Shiguang Miao, Han Zou

“…The limited understanding of the structure of the urban surface atmospheric boundary layer can be attributed to its inherent complexity, as well as a deficiency in comprehensive measurements. …”
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Changes in the intestinal microbiota induced by the postnatal environment and their association with hypertension by Patrizia Dardi, Camille Perella Coutinho, Sarah de Oliveira, Simone Aparecida Teixeira, Renaide Rodrigues Ferreira Gacek, Eduardo Purgatto, Marco Aurélio Ramirez Vinolo, Marcelo Nicolás Muscará, Luciana Venturini Rossoni

“…In this sense, the current study explored the influence of normotensive and hypertensive postnatal environments on the intestinal microbiota structure, composition, and functional capacity of SHR and Wistar rats. …”
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Development of Ecological Environment Monitoring Network System in China by Qiao Wang, Shaomin Liu, Guoqiang Wang, Yinglan A, Baolin Xue, Ziwei Xu, Jin Wu

“…Although China has built a large-scale, comprehensive, and well-structured ecological environment monitoring network, it is insufficient to meet the major national demands of the new era, such as reducing pollution and carbon emissions, ecological protection and restoration, and addressing climate change. …”
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Prevalence and intensity of intestinal and soil-transmitted helminths infection among children in internally displaced camps in Mogadishu Somalia by Bashiru Garba, Hodo Aideed Asowe, Najib Isse Dirie, Yushau Umar, Abdikani Omar Salah, Ahmed Abdirahim Hussien, Ikram Abdirahman Mohamud Alasow, Fartun Abdullahi Hassan Orey, Jihaan Hassan, Jamal Hassan Mohamoud, Mohamed Hussein Adam, Mohamed Adam Mahamud, Mohamed Mustaf Ahmed

“…This study was undertaken to assess the prevalence and intensity of intestinal and soil-transmitted helminth infections among school-aged children in the Deyniile and Kahda internally displaced persons camps. A well-structured questionnaire was used to collect sociodemographic, behavioral and environmental data from the respondents, while fresh stool samples were collected to detect helminths via the cellophane-based Kato–Katz technique. …”
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Clinical and epidemiological characteristics of imported intestinal infections in children by E. Yu. Pylaeva, N. N. Zverevа, А. А. Erovichenkov, S. K. Pylaeva, E. A. Artamonova, N. Yu. Pshenichnaya, A. M. Demkina, O. N. Solodovnikova, Yu. N. Khlypovka, A. Yu. Dyagileva, A. Kh. Nurpeysova, A. U. Berestovskaia, O. V. Shamsheva, D. N. Protsenko

“…Imported intestinal infections most often occurred with symptoms of gastroenteritis, were assessed by CDS at 5 points, and rotavirus predominated in the etiological structure.…”
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Subcutaneous electroencephalography monitoring for people with epilepsy and intellectual disability: co-production workshops by Edward Meinert, Madison Milne-Ives, Jennifer Sawyer, Liz Boardman, Sarah Mitchell, Brendan Mclean, Mark Richardson, Rohit Shankar

“…Remote electroencephalography (EEG) monitoring could capture objective data, but particular challenges and implementation strategies for this population need to be understood. …”
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Comparative analysis of mitochondrial genomes in lycoperdaceae fungi reveals intron dynamics and phylogenetic relationships by Xianyi Wang, Guoyu Wang, Jiawei Tao, Zhongyao Guo, Guangyin Xu, Jiayu Li, Jichuan Kang, Qin Zuo, Hongmei Liu, Qirui Li

“…However, mitochondrial genome data for the Lycoperdaceae family is insufficient, and investigating its structure offers valuable insights into the evolutionary relationships between puffball fungi and other Agaricales taxa. …”
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Household resilience of women migrant worker sellers of Jamu Gendong [version 3; peer review: 2 approved] by Budiman Achmad, Endah Suhaendah, Sanudin Sanudin, Eva Fauziyah, Ary Widiyanto, Dian Diniyati, Rukmini Nugroho Dewi, Aji Winara, Sri Najiyati, Danarti Danarti, Tri Sulistyati Widyaningsih, Aditya Hani, Muhtar Muhtar

“…Methods The study was conducted in Ciamis Regency, West Java Province, Indonesia, in November 2022, using quantitative and qualitative methods. Primary data were collected through structured questionnaires and in-depth interviews. …”
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Balancing Care and Sacrifice: Lived Experiences and Support Needs of Primary Caregivers in Pediatric Chronic Pain Across Canada and Australia by Nicole Pope, Nicole Drumm, Kathryn A. Birnie, Melanie Noel, Carolyn Berryman, Nicki Ferencz, Tieghan Killackey, Megan Macneil, Darrel Zientek, Victoria Surry, Jennifer N. Stinson

“…Methods: We conducted a qualitative exploratory study involving 32 caregivers of youth with chronic pain across Canada and Australia. Semi-structured interviews were co-facilitated by caregiver partners. …”
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Unveiling host-genetic drivers of caecal microbial communities in chickens through genome-wide association studies by Ankit Hinsu, Xiaoxia Dai, Christos Dadousis, Christos Dadousis, Melanie Hay, Bruno Fosso, Matteo Crotta, Ramesh Pandit, Javier Guitian, Fiona Tomley, Prakash Koringa, Chaitanya Joshi, Chaitanya Joshi, Damer Blake, Androniki Psifidi

“…Whole-genome sequencing data were then used to further investigate candidate regions around significantly associated variants from the high-density DNA array. …”
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A novel gene linked to Imipenem resistance in E. coli isolate lacking known Imipenem-resistance genes by Trang Thu Hoang, Huyen Thanh Thi Le, Sang Ngoc Nguyen, Ung Dinh Nguyen, Tuan Ngoc Tran, Cuong Hung Nguyen, Thang Quang Truong, Nam S. Vo, Duc Quang Le, Son Hoang Nguyen, Minh Duc Cao, Thi Minh Ngoc Dao, Thi Huyen Bui, Thu An Nguyen, Thi Lan Anh Pham, Thi Bich Thao Le, Tho Huu Ho

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Trait-mediated responses and co-occurrence patterns of breeding steppe birds under human footprint in Inner Mongolia by Wenyu Xu, Chunlu Wang, Yanqi Wang, Xi Yang, Lishi Zhang, Piotr Tryjanowski, Frédéric Jiguet, Zheng Han, Haitao Wang

“…This study investigates how human impacts affect the distribution and community structure of breeding steppe birds in Inner Mongolia, a biodiversity hotspot in Asia. …”
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Longitudinal Immunoprofiling of the CD8⁺ T-Cell Response in SARS-CoV-2 mRNA Vaccinees and COVID-19 Patients by Jesús Emanuel Brunetti, Beatriz Escudero-Pérez, Fátima Lasala, Gonzalo Rivas, Mikel Mancheño-Losa, David Rial-Crestelo, Jaime Lora-Tamayo, Dániel Cadar, Miles Carroll, Rafael Delgado, César Muñoz-Fontela, Estefanía Rodríguez

“…Of note, we have observed variations in the memory subset structure at every stage of disease and vaccination. …”
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Malaria control among Myanmar migrants in Thailand: a qualitative study of healthcare providers by Nichakan Inthitanon, Piyarat Sripoorote, Yupaporn Wattanagoon, Pattamaporn Petchvijit, Ammarind Anantjitsupha, Kyawt Mon Win, Nattawan Rachaphaew, Khaing Zin Zin Htwe, Kritsana Suk-aum, Peeriya Watakulsin, Liwang Cui, Jetsumon Sattabongkot, Daniel M. Parker, Wang Nguitragool, Pyae Linn Aung

“…Methods A cross-sectional qualitative study was conducted in early 2024. Semi-structured interviews were held with 20 government healthcare providers and village health volunteers involved in malaria control across three districts in western Thailand with the highest malaria caseloads. …”
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Assessment of Pain and Associated Factors in Female Patients Undergoing Surgical Treatment for Breast Cancer: Cross-Sectional Study by Leonardo Breno do Nascimento de Aviz, Laerte Jonatas Leray Guedes, Raphaely Cristiny Sanches Progênio, Carolina Lima da Fonte, Victória Tavares Brioso, Maikon da Silva e Silva, Laura Maria Tomazi Neves, Saul Rassy Carneiro

“…Method: Cross-sectional study conducted between March 2021 and March 2022, in Belém, Pará, Brazil. A structured questionnaire was used to collect sociodemographic, clinical, and lifestyle data from patients in the postoperative period of breast cancer surgery. …”
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Family physicians’ attitudes and practice on screening and prevention of fragility fractures, and shared decision-making with postmenopausal women: a qualitative study in Spain by Montserrat León-García, Esther Cánovas Martínez, Yolanda Álvarez Pérez, María Antonia Pou, Alberto López García-Franco, Ana Sanz Bas, Sara Rodriguez-Moreno, Claudia Erika Delgado Espinoza, Pablo Roca, Aránzazu González Osuna, Diana Fernández Valverde, Betzabeth Marín Nanco, Melixa Medina-Aedo, Lilisbeth Perestelo-Pérez, Pablo Alonso-Coello

“…Data were analysed using an iterative, theory-driven approach to identify key themes and barriers. …”
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A systematic review on environmental DNA (eDNA) Science: An eco-friendly survey method for conservation and restoration of fragile ecosystems by Ashish Sahu, Mahender Singh, Adnan Amin, Monisa Mehboob Malik, Shariq Nazir Qadri, Adnan Abubakr, S.Surya Teja, Shabir Ahmad Dar, Ishtiyaq Ahmad

“…The conservation and restoration of fragile ecosystems and their genetic resources depends on precisely assessing species diversity and richness, understanding spatiotemporal dynamics, and stock structure analysis. Traditional monitoring methods like visual surveys, physical captures, individual counting, sibling or cryptic species identification, and immature life stages (juveniles) of animals are often intrusive, time-consuming, and provide rough estimates. …”
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Abundant Molecular Gas in the Central Region of Lenticular Galaxy PGC 39535 by Jiantong Cui, Qiusheng Gu, Shiying Lu, Zhengyi Chen, Can Xu, Zeyu Gao

“…The results of the NOEMA observation suggest that the molecular gas mainly concentrates in the central regions as a gaseous bar and a ring-like structure, and shows similar kinematics as the stellar and ionized gas components. …”
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Diabetes and periodontitis: the role of a high-glucose microenvironment in periodontal tissue cells and corresponding therapeutic strategies by Dan-dan Xiang, Yu-xin Sun, Chen Jiao, Yu-qian Guo, Yu-xiang Fei, Bai-qiang Ren, Xiao-Tao He, Xuan Li

“…Both of these diseases affect many people worldwide. Epidemiological data have revealed a close relationship between periodontitis and diabetes. …”
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