Adsorption-attraction electrolyte addressing anion-deficient interface for lithium metal batteries by Pengbin Lai, Yaqi Zhang, Junhao Wang, Minghui Chen, Xinyu Li, Xiaodie Deng, Qichen Chen, Boyang Huang, Chaolun Gan, Yeguo Zou, Yu Qiao, Peng Zhang, Jinbao Zhao

“…Specifically, increasing the proportion of anion coordination in the inner Li+ solvation sheath promotes the formation of an anion-derived SEI that features a high content of inorganic components favoring Li+ diffusion. However, whether this anion-rich structure can persist during cycling has not been dynamically investigated. …”
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Overall in vitro, in vivo, and in silico evaluation of Olea europaea and Ficus carica leaf extracts for antimicrobial activity against multidrug-resistant pathogens by Mahmoud Aloriby, Mahmoud Aloriby, Mohamed Elkawafi, Salem Aldrsy, Mohamed Sweker, Hadeel Elabdeli, Aisha Elbarghathi, Ahmed Benhasouna, Madiha El-Awamie, Nariman Elsharif, Omar Alqabbasi, Salmin Alshalmani, Rabiea Algazal, Farag Bleiblo

“…Their antimicrobial properties were evaluated through disk and well diffusion assays to determine the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) against clinically relevant pathogens. …”
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Identification of bacteria on Thai banknotes and coins using MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry and their phenotypic antimicrobial susceptibility profiles by Nattamon Niyomdecha, Suwitchaya Sungvaraporn, Arisa Pinmuang, Narissara Mungkornkaew, Thanchira Saita, Waratchaya Rodraksa, Achiraya Phanitmas, Nattapong Yamasamit, Pirom Noisumdaeng

“…., pork and chicken, fish, and seafood stores, from nineteen fresh markets distributed across Bangkok, Thailand. An individual banknote or coin was entirely swabbed, and bacterial culture was carried out using tryptic soy agar (TSA), sheep blood agar (SBA) and MacConkey agar (Mac). …”
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GLUT3 enhances chemosensitivity in glioblastoma by transporting temozolomide and capecitabine by Honglin Diao, Yuxin Sun, Xiaojia Zhou, Qikai Wang, Mingyue Wang, Keyu Chen, Zhihua Huang, Jianlei Wei, Zeping Li, Yaxin Lou, Zebin Mao, Wenhua Yu

“…Despite the belief that TMZ is well-absorbed in the small intestine and can effectively cross the blood-brain barrier due to its small molecular size, emerging evidence suggests that its uptake is not merely through passive diffusion across the lipid bilayer but is regulated by Wnt signaling. …”
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Linked alterations in structure and autoimmunity biomarkers in remote mild-to-moderate TBI: A multi-modal brain imaging study by Abigail B. Waters, Samantha H. Penhale, Shoumi Sarkar, Somnath Datta, Damon G. Lamb, Claudia Robertson, Richard Rubenstein, Amy K. Wagner, Firas Kobeissy, Kevin Wang, John B. Williamson

“…A data fusion technique (Linked Independent Component Analysis [LICA]) was used to simultaneously model structural variability across T1-weighted and diffusion-weighted MRI modalities. …”
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About the 65th issue by Ayşen Akkor Gül

“…Georgians displayed an inclination for positive information about Ukraine, a preference rooted in a perceived common enemy and a shared sense of camaraderie with Ukrainians.In the research article titled “The rapid diffusion of fake news: An analysis of content on migration, refugees, and conflict on international fact-checking platforms,” Gabriela Oana Olaru examined fact-checking efforts by the International Fact-Checking Network member organizations across ten countries between January and November 2023. …”
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Genomic analysis of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing E. coli from Czech diary calves and their caretakers by Martina Masarikova, Aneta Papouskova, Iva Sukkar, Iva Sukkar, Jarmila Lausova, Darina Cejkova, Alois Cizek, Alois Cizek

“…This study investigates the genomic characteristics of cefotaxime-resistant E. coli isolates from dairy calves across 23 Czech farms and their caretakers.Materials and methodsBacteriological cultivation on McConkey agar with cefotaxime was used for their isolation, susceptibility to selected antibiotics was determined by disc diffusion method, production of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBL) was demonstrated by double disc synergy test. …”
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Resistome and Phylogenomics of <i>Escherichia coli</i> Strains Obtained from Diverse Sources in Jimma, Ethiopia by Mulatu Gashaw, Esayas Kebede Gudina, Guenter Froeschl, Ralph Matar, Solomon Ali, Liegl Gabriele, Amelie Hohensee, Thomas Seeholzer, Arne Kroidl, Andreas Wieser

“…<b>Methods</b>: Phenotypic antibiotic resistance patterns of <i>E. coli</i> isolates were determined using automated Kirby–Bauer disc diffusion and minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC). …”
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7-<i>O</i>-Carboxylic Acid-Substituted 3-<i>O</i>-Alkyl Difluoroquercetin; An Aztreonam-Potentiating Agent Against Carbapenemase-Producing <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> Through Sim... by Seongyeon Lee, Taegum Lee, Mi Kyoung Kim, Joong Hoon Ahn, Seri Jeong, Ki-Ho Park, Youhoon Chong

“…However, the outer membrane porins, the major entry pathway in Gram-negative bacteria, allow the passive diffusion of hydrophilic polar molecules across the outer membrane. …”
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Smart green ports: a sustainable solution for the maritime industry in a changing climate by Mohamed Elhussieny

“…Given these difficulties, the implications of this study are huge, with a call for further empirical research that will investigate diverse contexts and establish the effectiveness of smart green initiatives across different maritime environments.</p><p><strong>Practical implications –</strong>The practical implications of this research are extensive and multifaceted. …”
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Development of Modified Drug Delivery Systems with Metformin Loaded in Mesoporous Silica Matrices: Experimental and Theoretical Designs by Mousa Sha’at, Maria Ignat, Florica Doroftei, Vlad Ghizdovat, Maricel Agop, Alexandra Barsan (Bujor), Monica Stamate Cretan, Fawzia Sha’at, Ramona-Daniela Pavaloiu, Adrian Florin Spac, Lacramioara Ochiuz, Carmen Nicoleta Filip, Ovidiu Popa

“…The Korsmeyer–Peppas and Weibull models best described the release profiles, indicating a predominantly diffusion-controlled mechanism. The multifractal model supported the experimental findings, capturing nonlinear dynamics, memory effects, and soliton-like transport behavior across resolution scales. …”
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Construction of “Biomigration – Regional Cooling” Multi-functional Ecological Network in Wuhan Urban Agglomeration by Jiajie LI, Yuanyuan GU, Zhong XING

“…This integrated network sustains the regular functioning of diverse ecological processes by interlinking the supply sources of various ecological functions, thereby amplifying the protective benefits of species habitats across urban and rural landscapes and augmenting the thermal comfort of human settlements. …”
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Effects of CVOCs on Low-Temperature Adsorption of Elemental Mercury by Adsorbents by Qinyuan HONG, Xiangling CAI, Guanqun GAO, Haomiao XU, Zan QU, Naiqiang YAN

“…Kinetic analyses indicated that the adsorption process of Hg0 across different adsorbent materials conformed to a pseudo-first-order kinetic model (R2>0.99), highlighting the dominant role of external diffusion. …”
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Cervical spinal cord MRI in ALS individuals: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Taravat Yazdanian, Parisa Azimi, Suma Babu

“…The terms used were “ALS”, “cervical spinal cord”, “MRI”,“ diffusion tensor imaging (DTI)”, “ fractional anisotropy (FA)”, “ mean diffusivity (MD) ”,“ magnetization transfer ratio (MTR)”, “ cross-sectional area (CSA)”, “ radial diffusivity (RD) ”, and “ atrophy ”. …”
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Ambient air nitrogen dioxide concentration and the growing incidence of asthma in school-aged children by P.N. Sari, D. Driejana, A.P. Yudison, D. Agustian, A.B. Kurnia, A. Riqqi

“…Significant nitrogen dioxide concentration spatial variation was found across the study area (p < 0.001). Locations close to significant roads recorded the highest nitrogen dioxide concentrations, surpassing 120 micrograms per cubic meter. …”
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Pan-drug, colistin, streptomycin, erythromycin, clindamycin resistant Salmonella enterica serovars isolated from slaughtered cattle and human in mansoura, Egypt by Shimaa El Baz, Hanan Ahmed Zaher, Wafaa Ragab

“…Results The overall occurrence of Salmonella isolates across all examined samples was 12.7%. This included 4% from cattle carcass swabs, 12% from rectal swabs, and a notable 22% from workers’ hands. …”
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Antifungal susceptibility profiles of Candida and non-albicans species isolated from pregnant women: implications for emerging antimicrobial resistance in maternal health by George Aboagye, Sayanika Waikhom, Emmanuel Akomanin Asiamah, Clement Okraku Tettey, Hintermann Mbroh, Cecilia Smith, George Yiadom Osei, Karikari Asafo Adjei, Richard Harry Asmah

“…A total of 205 pregnant women across all trimesters participated. Vaginal swabs were collected and cultured for Candida species isolation and identification. …”
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Navigating Fragmented Globalization: Local Content Policies in a New Trade Order by Yudan Whulanza, Eny Kusrini, Akhmad Hidayatno, Teuku Yuri M. Zagloel

“…LCRs can be pivotal by being standardized or mutually recognized across borders, reducing compliance burdens and encouraging cross-border investments and technology partnerships. …”
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Neural Network Constraints on the Cosmic-Ray Ionization Rate and Other Physical Conditions in NGC 253 with ALCHEMI Measurements of HCN and HNC by Erica Behrens, Jeffrey G. Mangum, Serena Viti, Jonathan Holdship, Ko-Yun Huang, Mathilde Bouvier, Joshua Butterworth, Cosima Eibensteiner, Nanase Harada, Sergio Martín, Kazushi Sakamoto, Sebastien Muller, Kunihiko Tanaka, Laura Colzi, Christian Henkel, David S. Meier, Víctor M. Rivilla, Paul P. van der Werf, ALMA Comprehensive High-resolution Extragalactic Molecular Inventory (ALCHEMI) collaboration

“…We create images of these physical parameters across NGC 253's CMZ at 50 pc resolution and find that the CRIR, in addition to the other gas parameters, is spatially variable with ζ ∼ a few ×10 ^−14 s ^−1 at r ≳ 100 pc from the nucleus, increasing to ζ > 10 ^−13 s ^−1 at its center. …”
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The Resonance of Anti-Black Violence in the Great Outdoors by Tyeshia Redden

“…I demonstrate how expanding environmental justice to include anti-Black racial violence allows us to recognize that the specter of lynching defies geographic boundaries, diffusing across space and time, occasionally coalescing to defend white privilege and historic racial orders.…”
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