3D-printed device for improved membrane-based extraction procedure of xenobiotics in complex matrices by Miryam Perrucci, Erika Maria Ricci, Abuzar Kabir, Kenneth G. Furton, Marcello Locatelli

“…Constructed from inert materials, the device features a rigid, modular structure with multiple windows that securely hold various membrane-based extraction materials. …”
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Efficient and cost-effective monitoring of urban green spaces using combination of photogrammetry, LiDAR, and RTK in an iPhone-Based approach by Výbošťok Jozef, Chudá Juliána, Skladan Michal, Singh Arunima, Tomčík Daniel, Mokroš Martin

“…To ensure proper management and the optimal performance of all these functions, it is essential to closely monitor their structure: number of trees, species composition, tree size, health status, location and surrounding objects. …”
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Evaluating the automated measurement of abnormal rising and lying down behaviours in dairy cows using 3D pose estimation by Adrien Kroese, Niclas Högberg, Elena Diaz Vicuna, David Berthet, Nils Fall, Moudud Alam, Lena-Mari Tamminen

“…The structure of cubicles can hinder cows’ movements when transitioning between postures, leading to atypical motion patterns. …”
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Tectono-stratigraphy of the Eocene Zhu-1 Sub-basin in the Pearl River Mouth basin, China: controls on hydrocarbon source rock variability and implications by Pei Liu, Pei Liu, Guangrong Peng, Guangrong Peng, Ming Luo, Ming Luo, Yuchen Wang, Yuchen Wang, Wanlin Xiong, Wanlin Xiong, Penglin Song, Penglin Song, Guanyun Wu, Guanyun Wu

“…The half-graden styles in the different sag change associated with tectonic transitions, and basement uplift and magmatic bottoming reshape the internal stratigraphic structure of the half-graden, leading to the variability of hydrocarbon accumulations. …”
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Comparative Proteome and Weighted Gene Co-Expression Network Analyses Uncover the Mechanism of Wheat Grain Protein Accumulation in Response to Nitrogen Fertilizer Application by Beiming Xu, Yuku Jia, Jianchao Feng, Yang Yang, Geng Ma, Yanfei Zhang, Yingxin Xie, Dongyun Ma

“…In addition, the β-sheet content of the protein secondary structure increased, while the irregular curl content decreased. …”
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Calpastatin and myostatin genes polymorphism and their association with slaughter traits in the Gashun Soviet Merino breed grown in southern Russia by Nadezhda V. Shirokova, Vladimir K. Fiodorov, Izabella G. Kazarova, Ivan F. Gorlov, Marina I. Slozhenkina, Elena Y. Anisimova, Ekaterina V. Karpenko

“…However, the pre-slaughter weight in the animals with the MSTN _GG genotype was higher by 3.4%. Data on the CAST and MSTN gene polymorphism and the genetic structure of the studied sheep population were obtained for the first time, their association with slaughter traits was revealed, and desirable genotypes CAST_MN and MSTN_AG were determined. …”
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Pathogenetic and clinical signifcance of EpCАM expression features in tumors and circulating tumor cells by V. M. Perelmuter, L. A. Tashireva, E. S. Grigoryeva, V. V. Alifanov, E. S. Pudova, A. V. Buzenkova, M. V. Zavyalova, N. V. Cherdyntseva

“…Purpose of the study: to summarize the available data on the structure and function of EpCAM and its domains, their roles in promoting proliferation and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), contributing to cell stemness, and facilitating interactions with cell adhesion and invasion molecules.Material and Methods. …”
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Estimating the transpiration of kiwifruit using an optimized canopy resistance model based on the synthesis of sunlit and shaded leaves by Zongyang Li, Lu Zhao, Zhengxin Zhao, Huanjie Cai, Liwen Xing, Ningbo Cui

“…Canopy resistance (rc) is crucial for estimating T, but existing models do not fully consider the unique canopy structure and microclimate variations in kiwifruit trees. …”
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Balloon-based exposed payload designed for astrobiological research in Earth’s near space by YanQiu Wang, JianXun Shen, Chao Wang, WeiNing Li, GaoHong Wang, Wei Lin, YuanDa Jiang

“…Here, we describe the versatile Biological Samples Exposure Payload (BIOSEP) loaded on the CAS-BAP with respect to its structure and function. The primary function of BIOSEP is to expose appropriate biological specimens to the harsh conditions of near space and subsequently return the exposed samples to laboratories for further analysis. …”
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Didang decoction attenuates cancer‐associated thrombosis by inhibiting PAD4‐dependent NET formation in lung cancer by Xiaoyan Zeng, Jiuxi Li, Liyuan Pei, Yaping Yang, Ya Chen, Xuejing Wang, Ting Zhang, Ting Zhou

“…In vitro, following incubation with conditioned medium (CM) derived from Lewis lung carcinoma cells, the expression of NET markers in neutrophils was significantly elevated, and an extracellular fibrous network structure was observed. Nevertheless, these NET‐associated changes were partially counteracted by DD. …”
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Sex-Specific Patterns in Blood Pressure and Vascular Parameters: The MUJER-EVA Project by Alicia Saz-Lara, Arturo Martínez-Rodrigo, Eva María Galán-Moya, Irene Martínez-García, Iris Otero-Luis, Carla Geovanna Lever-Megina, Nerea Moreno-Herraiz, Iván Cavero-Redondo

“…Recent evidence suggests that sex-related differences in cardiovascular health extend beyond traditional risk factors, affecting vascular structure and function. This study aimed to examine sex differences in vascular parameters, including central and peripheral blood pressure, pulse wave velocity (PWv), augmentation index at 75 bpm (AIx75), cardiac output, stroke volume, and peripheral vascular resistance, using harmonized data from three population-based cohorts (EVasCu, VascuNET, and ExIC-FEp) as part of the MUJER-EVA project. …”
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Investigating the causal pathways among psychopathological variables, cognitive impairment, and real-life functioning in people with schizophrenia by Luigi Giuliani, Francesco Sanmarchi, Armida Mucci, Paola Rucci, Edoardo Caporusso, Paola Bucci, Giulia M. Giordano, Mario Amore, Paola Rocca, Alessandro Rossi, Alessandro Bertolino, Silvana Galderisi, Mario Maj

“…From this domain of functioning a causal link is directed to disorganization and positive symptoms, and another to work skills and interpersonal relationships domains; the latter had a direct link to asociality and the other domains of negative symptoms. The structure of the PAGs did not differ significantly between baseline and follow-up, indicating the stability of the causal relationship model investigated cross-sectionally at both time points. …”
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Effect of Chinese Leek Extracts on the Quality of Sauce Stewed Pigeon Meat by Jie SUN, Yingying ZHANG, Zhuofan YANG, Mengdi WANG, Guoyou YIN, Peifang MA, Mingjun YANG, Yakun LI

“…Further analyses of the microstructure confirmed that Chinese leek extracts could improve the structure of muscle tissue in sauce stewed pigeon meat. …”
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Identifying factors affecting the competence of heads of units and centers of Islamic Azad University in accordance with the statement of the second step of the Islamic Revolution... by Seyed samad Emadi vahdi, mohammadreza mardani, Nader Bohlouli, Mojtaba Ramazani

“…In the qualitative part, a semi-structured interview was used to identify factors, and in the quantitative part, a researcher-made questionnaire was used to collect the data. …”
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Atom Probe Tomography (APT) and Its Application in Ore Deposits by Peng TAO, Shiwen XIE, Tao LONG, Mingzhu MA, Xiaochao CHE

“…For example, the extremely small sample volume, time-consuming selection of specific areas, the background noise carried by the mass spectrometry itself, the correct interpretation of complex spectral peaks, and the accuracy of data three-dimensional reconstruction. However, it is foreseeable that with the continuous progress of technology, APT will become more popular and easier to use, increasing numbers of deposit researchers will pay attention to APT, and more ore deposit samples with complex types, structures and chemical compositions will apply this technology for in-depth research, which may change or even completely subvert our understanding of some basic scientific problems in ore deposits.…”
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Cytokine status in posttraumatic synovitis on the background of systemic and intra-articular use of NSAID and ozone by G. V. Poryadin, A. N. Zakhvatov, T. V. Tarasova, D. A. Khaydar, V. O. Timoshkin

“…The final measurements showed a decrease in the content of proinflammatory cytokines: TNFα by 24.6% (p2   < 0.001);  IL-17, by 17.3% (p2   < 0.01);  IL-6, by 20.1% (p2   < 0.001);  IL-1β, by 19.1% (p2   < 0.001), with a decrease in regulatory IL-2  by 25.7% (p2   < 0.001) and anti-inflammatory cytokines IL–10, by 21.3% (p2  < 0.001); Il – 4, by 25.7% (p2  < 0.001); IL-1ra, by 24.4% (p2  < 0.001), when compared to the data obtained with conventional treatment. The  results  obtained allow us to evaluate  this method as highly effective  in the treatment of post-traumatic synovitis,  thus contributing to suppression of inflammatory response  and reduces the secondary alteration of joint tissue structures, preventing the progression of post-traumatic osteoarthritis.…”
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Research on the impact of green finance on China’s ocean economic growth under the “dual carbon” goal by Yan Li, Yan Li, Yi Huang

“…In addition, the stock market activity has a positive contribution from a national perspective, but a negative hindering effect in the Northern Ocean Economic Zone. 3) The gross regional product index, stock market activity, and energy consumption structure in the Northern Ocean Economic Zone have a negative hindering effect, and the gross regional product index has the most negative hindering effect. …”
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The Red Supergiant Progenitor of the Type II Supernova 2024abfl by Jingxiao Luo, Lifu Zhang, Bing-Qiu Chen, Qiyuan Cheng, Boyang Guo, Jiao Li, Yanjun Guo, Jianping Xiong, Xiangcun Meng, Xuefei Chen, Zhengwei Liu, Zhanwen Han

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Fish Diversity Patterns in Rivers Receiving Ecological Water Supplement Driven by Riparian Land Use by LIU Han, LI Lu-dan, GUO Wei-jie, QIAO Qiang-long, GONG Dan-dan, DU Qi, LI Hang, ZHAO Wei-hua

“…Riparian land use types (built area, wetland, trees, crop, water, bare ground, and rangeland) within four buffer zones (0.5 km, 1 km, 2 km, 5 km) were extracted from ESRI’s global 10-m resolution land cover data. Statistical analyses included: Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Permutational Multivariate Analysis of Variance (PERMANOVA) to test interannual differences; Non-metric Multidimensional Scaling (NMDS) to visualize community structure; Pearson correlation analysis to examine relationships among diversity indices; and Multiple Linear Regression (MLR) models to quantify the driving effects of riparian land use on fish diversity. …”
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Motives of Freud's essay Das Unheimliche in the collection of stories Žena koja zaustavlja satove by Kornelije Kvas by Lazić-Gavrilović Aleksandra M.

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