Exposure dose, light distribution and wavelength affect the fate of introduced bacterial biological control agents in the phyllosphere of greenhouse grown tomato by Maria Hellström, Maria E. Karlsson, Isabella Kleman, Anna Karin Rosberg, Julia Darlison, Emina Mulaosmanovic, Lena Will, Beatrix W. Alsanius

“…By combining two non‐chemical methods: a biological (BCA) and a cultural (light) control method, this offers a new integrated pest control strategy. Summary The dynamics and functionality of beneficial and non‐beneficial, non‐phototrophic bacteria can be influenced by light quality. …”
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Mangrove composition and anthropogenic marine debris survey in Camotes Group of Islands, Philippines by Maximino III Abejo, Arnel Nudalo, Martha Joyce Garciano, Ian Paul Bayon, Chembelyn Gella Bayon, Marvin Guinocor, Jesrael Linao, Althea Mae Guevara, Christine Caya, Sylvester Tan Cortes

“…Mangrove forests provide vital economic and socio-ecological functions, including shoreline protection, nursery, and habitat provision for marine biodiversity, carbon sequestration, water purification, livelihood support, and preservation of traditional and cultural values. …”
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Enhanced neurological anomaly detection in MRI images using deep convolutional neural networks by Ahmed Mateen Buttar, Zubair Shaheen, Abdu H. Gumaei, Mogeeb A. A. Mosleh, Mogeeb A. A. Mosleh, Indrajeet Gupta, Samah M. Alzanin, Muhammad Azeem Akbar

“…The model employs Rectified Linear Unit (ReLU) activation functions, the Adam optimizer, and a random search strategy to fine-tune hyper-parameters like learning rate, batch size, and the number of neurons in fully connected layers. …”
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Genome-wide identification of the regulatory network of mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling cascades gene families in Hevea Brasiliensis by Xiaojuan Huang, Manman Sun, Xiaoyu Du, Lin Quan, Jinquan Chao, Xiaomin Deng, Hongze Liao

“…Conclusions Our study comprehensively unveils the multidimensional characteristics of the MPK cascade gene family in rubber trees and successfully identifies its core signaling cascade module, laying a crucial foundation for future in-depth exploration of the biological functions of the MPK cascade signaling module in rubber trees.…”
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Application of artificial muscle e-rubber for healthcare sensing: verification of measurement properties as a smart insole by Hidemasa Yoneda, Hidemasa Yoneda, Takashi Yamaga, Takeshi Fujiwara, Yoko Komori, Masatoshi Shimada, Yuki Kato, Shintaro Oyama, Shingo Shimoda, Michiro Yamamoto, Hitoshi Hirata

“…The changes in the EAP dielectric constant, electrode area, and inter-electrode distance, all of which define the capacitance, are non-linear functions. The relationship with the external force also exhibits nonlinearity. …”
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Constructing a novel mitochondrial metabolism-related genes signature to evaluate tumor immune microenvironment and predict survival of colorectal cancer by Hou Wang, Hou Wang, Kai Zhang, Guang Ning, Guang Ning

“…Core mitochondrial metabolism-related gene, TMEM86B was identified and its functions validated through cell-based assays and in vivo mouse models.ResultsFifteen mitochondrial metabolism-related genes were identified, including HSD3B7, ORC1, GPSM2, NDUFA4L2, CHDH, LARS2, TMEM86B, FABP4, TNFAIP8L3, HMGCL, GDE1, ACOX1, ARV1, HDC, and GSR. …”
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Insights into high-altitude adaptation and meat quality regulation by gastrointestinal metabolites in Tibetan and black pigs by Xue Bai, Xue Bai, Zhiying Huang, Helin Tan, Yiren Gu, Xun Wang, Long Jin, Peng Shang, Keren Long, Diyan Li, Mingzhou Li

“…Transcriptomic data showed varied gene expression in metabolic pathways related to salivary and pancreatic secretion, as well as carbohydrate and fatty acid metabolism. Integrated multi-omics approaches linked stomach metabolism, particularly through bile secretion pathways influenced by acetylcholine, to muscle functionality, highlighting the important role played by the ATP1B4 gene in enabling muscle physiology in Tibetan pigs.DiscussionThis study highlights the importance of targeted dietary interventions in improving meat quality for specific pig breeds. …”
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First-in-human study of D6-[18F]FP-(+)-DTBZ, a novel VMAT2 tracer: whole-body biodistribution and brain PET comparison with [18F]FP-(+)-DTBZ (AV-133) by Ruiyue Zhao, Jinhua Chen, Ting Ye, Jianmin Chu, Jingwen Li, Yan Zhang, Siran Xu, Shaoyu Liu, Ling Chen, Karl Ploessl, David Alexoff, Hank F. Kung, Lin Zhu, Xinlu Wang

“…These transporters are functionally crucial as they reflect the integrity of monoamine neurons. …”
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Multi-step prediction of coal mine adit deformation based on time convolutional long short-term memory by Wenli JI, Xin DAN, Chenyang MA, Jing CHAI, Yuyi WU, Fengqi QIU, Wentao LIU, Wulin LEI, Yongliang LIU

“…Firstly, the monitoring data containing noise is decomposed into several Intrinsic Mode Functions (IMF) components using the EEMD method. Then, the fuzzy entropy of each IMF component series is calculated, and effective IMF components are selected. …”
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Characterization and Expression Analysis of the Sterol C-5 Desaturase Gene <i>PcERG3</i> in the Mycobiont of the Lichen <i>Peltigera canina</i> Under Abiotic Stresses by Moatasem A. Swid, Milana V. Koulintchenko, Alfred O. Onele, Ilya Y. Leksin, Daniya F. Rakhmatullina, Ekaterina I. Galeeva, Julia N. Valitova, Farida V. Minibayeva, Richard P. Beckett

“…Sterols are involved in maintaining membrane integrity, hormone biosynthesis, and signal transduction. (1) Background: A characteristic feature of lichen sterols is a high degree of unsaturation, which influences membrane properties. …”
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An Attention‐Aware Multi‐Task Learning Framework Identifies Candidate Targets for Drug Repurposing in Sarcopenia by Md Selim Reza, Chuan Qiu, Xu Lin, Kuan‐Jui Su, Anqi Liu, Xiao Zhang, Yun Gong, Zhe Luo, Qing Tian, Martin Nwadiugwu, Shaung Liang, Hui Shen, Hong‐Wen Deng

“…Gene Ontology and KEGG pathways analysis highlighted five key functions and signalling pathways relevant to skeletal muscle. …”
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GEANT4 Simulation of Proton Beam Properties from a Cyclotron Accelerator at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital by Piyanud Thongjerm, Ekkachai Kongmon, Khwanjira Tangpong, Phalakorn Khwansungnoen, Sarinrat Wonglee, Weerawat Pornroongruengchok, Nantanat Chailanggar

“…For effective treatment, the linear energy transfer (LET) is a key parameter in ensuring the destruction of diseased cells, and both the dose and LET are typically represented as functions of depth. The distribution of dose and LET in the target depends on the beam properties, including beam energy, energy spread, beam size, and beam emittance. …”
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Morphometric Analysis of the Proximal and Distal Ends of Adult Dry Femur Bone: A Cross sectional Study in the Population of North Karnataka, India by Shilpa M Bhimalli, Agamdeep Singh Bedi, Mugdha Malik, Vinod Chandgadkar, Sheetal V Pattanshetti, Daksha Dixit

“…It enhances the understanding of many other factors that influence bone, such as its strength, structural integrity, and functions. Aim: To quantify the morphometric parameters of the proximal and distal ends of the adult femur, including measurements of size, shape, and angular relationships. …”
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Research progress and prospects on resource utilization of coal gangue for soil remediation in China by Chengyong LIU, Wenzhe GU, Feng CUI, Yun ZHANG, Yanbin YANG, Fengqi QIU, Chaofeng YUAN, Haixing CHENG, Ming LI

“…Key technologies for the polymorphic separation of valuable and harmful components in coal gangue have been distilled, and the engineering application models for coal gangue soil utilization and their impact mechanisms on soil ecological functions have been discussed. The results shows that, coal gangue can improve soil structure, enhance water and nutrient retention, support stable beneficial microbial communities, and provide ecological benefits such as increased soil carbon sequestration and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. …”
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Non-linear associations and threshold effects of BRI, CI, and WHtR with grip strength in U. S. adults aged ≥20 years: a cross-sectional study by Sijia Yang, Kun Liao, Lu Zhou, Shengbo Zhang, Jianchao Wu

“…BackgroundMuscle strength is strongly associated with various physiological functions and health risks, with grip strength serving as a key indicator for its assessment. …”
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When the Cité Brings out the Files! by Bruno Levasseur

“…Positing that archives are apt to take original forms, it demonstrates that in this CD, which functions like an archive, the insistence of the texts on the lived experience of the inhabitants, their cultural practices, and their memories and politics deal with space, culture, and politics in a way that refigures the differentialist dominant discourse on the erosion of national identity. …”
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A scoping review of the roles, challenges, and strategies for enhancing the performance of community health workers in the response against COVID-19 in low- and middle-income count... by Joseph Mumba Zulu, Adam Silumbwe, Margarate Munakampe, Malizgani Paul Chavula, Chama Mulubwa, Nathanael Sirili, Wanga Zulu, Charles Michelo, Moses Tetui

“…Although LMICs instituted several measures to mitigate spread of the virus in low resource settings, including task shifting certain demand and supply functions to community actors such as community health workers (CHWs), there remains a lack of synthesized evidence on these experiences and lessons. …”
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Value Chain Modeling in Digital Strategic Management by I. M. Stepnov, Yu. A. Kovalchuk

“…Digital twins permit to make a design and a model of value added functioning before launching a real business process which could greatly change the digital strategic management which is now still under formation. …”
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Washback of a High-stakes Language Exam on Spanish Teachers' Practice in Brazil by Yasser Abdullah Al Tamimi, Gladys Quevedo-Camargo, Rafael Sena Raposo de Melo

“…The Serial Assessment Program (PAS) is an annual reading test in Spanish, French or English functioning as a diagnostic, summative, and formative assessment tool and offering an entry opportunity for low-income students. …”
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Production of double P-wave heavy quarkonia at a super Z factory by Qi-Li Liao, Yan Yu

“…The main uncertainties come from the mass of heavy quarkonia and the corresponding first-derivative radial wave functions at the origin under the Buchmüller–Tye (BT) potential. …”
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