Enhancing electrocatalytic performance of RuO2-based catalysts: mechanistic insights, strategic approaches, and recent advances by Binod Raj KC, Dhananjay Kumar, Bishnu Prasad Bastakoti

“…Ruthenium oxide (RuO _2 ) based materials display high performance for OER and HER because of their capacity to bind oxygen, eminent catalytic activity, low cost compared to other precious metals, and stability in a wide pH range. …”
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Dynamic changes of extracellular vesicles during zebrafish organogenesis by Linda-Marie Mulzer, Tim Felger, Luis E. Muñoz, Gesa Engl, Heiko Reutter, Mario Schiffer, Leila Pourtalebi Jahromi, Fanni Annamária Boros, Friederike Zunke, Philipp Arnold, Alina C. Hilger

“…Since EVs serve as cargo delivery platforms, the increase in size of sEVs may reflect the need for a higher transport capacity.…”
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Structural basis for the ligand-dependent activation of heterodimeric AHR-ARNT complex by Xiaotong Diao, Qinghong Shang, Mengqi Guo, Yubin Huang, Meina Zhang, Xiaoyu Chen, Yinping Liang, Xiangnan Sun, Fan Zhou, Jingjing Zhuang, Shuang-Jiang Liu, Christoph F. A. Vogel, Fraydoon Rastinejad, Dalei Wu

“…Abstract The aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) possesses an extraordinary capacity to sense and respond to a wide range of small-molecule ligands, ranging from polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons to endogenous compounds. …”
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Strengthening and toughening an ultra-high strength medium Mn steel by fibrous ferrite bridging mechanism by Chao Zhang, Qian Cheng, Bo Yang, Wuli Su, Xue Chen, Qingyuan Wang, Wenquan Cao, Chongxiang Huang

“…Eventually, the increased bridging region (extrinsic) and fracture surface area (intrinsic) are responsible for the material's excellent capacity to absorb energy. Research results promote the development of medium-Mn dual-phase steels with superior ductility and strength.…”
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P-block element modulated 1 T phase MoS2 with Ru lattice grafting for high-performance Li | |O2 batteries by Peng Wang, Danyang Zhao, Peng Zhang, Xiaobin Hui, Zhiwei Zhang, Rutao Wang, Chengxiang Wang, Xiaoli Ge, Xiaojing Liu, Yuguang C. Li, Longwei Yin

“…When employed at the positive electrode for non-aqueous Li | |O2 batteries, In-O-MoS2@Ru shows an overpotential of 0.37 V and a cycling life of 284 cycles at 200 mA g−1 with a final discharge specific capacity of 1000 mAh g−1 at 25 °C.…”
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Larger models yield better results? Streamlined severity classification of ADHD-related concerns using BERT-based knowledge distillation. by Ahmed Akib Jawad Karim, Kazi Hafiz Md Asad, Md Golam Rabiul Alam

“…These findings highlight the LastBERT model's capacity to classify degrees of ADHD severity properly, so it offers a useful tool for mental health professionals to assess and comprehend material produced by users on social networking platforms. …”
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Ethiopia's Potato Seed System: Regulatory Challenges, Quality Assurance Issues, and Pathways for Improvement ─ A mini review [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Ebrahim Seid, Lemma Tessema

“…Conclusions This review calls for a comprehensive strategy that fosters stakeholder engagement and promotes sustainable practices to rejuvenate Ethiopia’s potato seed system, thereby supporting the livelihoods of millions of smallholder farmers and strengthening national food security through integrated seed sector development and capacity improvement of the seed regulatory body as well as smallholder farmers.…”
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Innovative approach to Pb (II) removal using zinc-based MOFs-derived carbon: In-depth analysis of adsorption mechanisms, isotherms, thermodynamics, and kinetics by Samira Ahmadzadeh, Alireza Hemmati

“…The experimental data were well-fitted to the Langmuir adsorption model, suggesting a maximum adsorption capacity of 1395.31 mg/g. According to kinetic studies, the best match was given by the pseudo-second-order model (R2 = 0.9993). …”
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Rol de la familia en el fomento del aprendizaje autorregulado de estudiantes chilenos durante confinamiento por COVID-19 by Yaranay López-Angulo, Fabiola Sáez-Delgado, Alexia Valentina Guiñez Castro, Valentina Ignacia Torres Uribe, Karla Muñoz-Inostroza, Javiera Becerra Ruiz

“…Los hallazgos permitieron inferir que cuando las familias se sienten capaces de fomentar el estudio, se disponen a ello, emplean estrategias cognitivas, buscan ayuda cuando lo necesitan y evalúan la planificación del estudio y aprendizaje de manera media y/o alta. …”
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THE CONTENDING ISSUES AND REALITIES IN NIGERIAN FEDERALISM by BENJAMIN SHAIBUME, AONDOAKAA AFONGU IORNUMBE

“…Future reforms should encourage states to develop fiscal capacity, enabling them to control their own revenue. …”
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The process and logical mechanism of agricultural production space contraction in mountainous areas based on actor-network theory：A case study of Lishi Village in Longde County, Ni... by CHEN Kunqiu, CHEN Yunya, LIANG Yajia, ZHENG Yuhan

“…[Conclusion] To address the contraction of agricultural production space contraction in mountainous areas, it is necessary to innovate the mode of agricultural production and management, rationally balance the relationship between environmental carrying capacity and agricultural development, innovate the policies of ecological compensation and agricultural benefit, and accelerate the cultivation of new types of business entities such as elderly-friendly agriculture and professional farmers.…”
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Lipotoxicity and metabolic disorders at obesity by V. T. Ivashkin, M. V. Mayevskaya

“…Recently scientists are more involved into the concept of limitation of fat tissue capacity to increase its volume as a factor associating obesity to metabolic syndrome and NAFLD. …”
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Muscle Architecture of Leg Muscles: Functional and Clinical Significance by Gurpreet Kaur, Rekha Lalwani, Manal M. Khan, Sunita A Athavale

“…Architectural properties of the muscles are the prime predictors of functional attributes and force-generating capacity of the muscles. This data is vital for musculoskeletal modelling and selecting the appropriate muscle–tendon units for tendon transfers. …”
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Interpersonal, not existential, adversities predict postwar deterioration in youth social support by Kelly E. Dixon, Christopher M. Layne, Kimberly S. Ho Misiaszek, Chloe Golden

“…Nevertheless, questions remain whether perceived social support is better conceptualized as the outgrowth of early attachment relationships that create capacities for interpersonal connection across development, or alternatively, as a more proximal, transactional, and dynamic interpersonal process that evolves under the influence of both prior and present life experiences. …”
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High-resolution manometry in clinical practice: analysis of esophageal motor function according to Chicago classification by O. A. Storonova, A. S. Trukhmanov, V. T. Ivashkin

“…Uniqueness of the method consists in capacity to define integrated quantitative and qualitative metrics of esophageal contractile function and to establish their specific disorders e.g.: change of intrabolus pressure at disorders of esophagogastric junction (EGj) outflow, hypercontractile esophagus, fragmented contractions and weak or failed peristalsis, distal esophageal spasm. …”
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Lower urinary dysfunction as a long-term effect of childhood vincristine treatment, with potential influences by sex and dose by Nao Iguchi, Ali Teimouri, Duncan T. Wilcox, Anna P. Malykhina, Nicholas G. Cost

“…Male mice subjected to VCR exhibited augmented functional bladder capacity accompanied by frequent non-void contractions during awake cystometry, alongside mast cell accumulation within the bladder, compared to the saline-treated control group. …”
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Evaluating the Impacts of Discharging the Effluent of Al-Gabal Al-Asfar Wastewater Treatment Plant on Ismailia Canal in Egypt to Maximize Revenue and Ensure Sustainability by Marwa M Aly, Mohamed SM Zayed, Mahmoud S Salem, Mohamed K Mostafa

“…The optimal scenario was chosen according to the canal water quality post-injection following Article 49 of Law 92/2013, along with the hydraulic capacity of the canal's cross-section. The findings indicated that the fifth scenario (recycling 46% of the treated water, which amounts to 1.15 million cubic meters daily) is the optimal scenario for keeping the concentration of the studied parameters in the Ismailia Canal within the allowable limits and ensuring the canal’s cross-section remains hydraulically secure. …”
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Effects of White Quinoa Polysaccharide on Regulation of Glucolipid Metabolism in Type 2 Diabetic Mice by Yanqing ZANG, Yingying CHUANG, Changyuan WANG, Yang CAO

“…Therefore, WQP plays a hypoglycemic and lipid-lowering role by improving the antioxidant capacity and regulating the gut microbiota structure of type 2 diabetic mice.…”
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Parent skills training for parents of children or adults with developmental disorders: systematic review and meta-analysis protocol by Corrado Barbui, Chiara Servili, Brian Reichow, Cary Kogan, Isaac Smith, M Taghi Yasamy

“…Introduction Developmental disorders, including intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorders, may limit an individual's capacity to conduct daily activities. The emotional and economic burden on families caring for an individual with a developmental disorder is substantial, and quality of life may be limited by a lack of services. …”
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