The Identification of Regulatory Genes Involved in Light-Induced Anthocyanin Accumulation in <i>Aft</i> Tomato Developing Fruits by Jiazhen Li, Ji Li, Rui Su, Haifang Yan, Fei Zhao, Qijiang Xu, Bo Zhou

“…These findings contribute to a foundational understanding of the regulatory network that influences light-induced processes and fruit development impacting anthocyanin accumulation, which will facilitate in-depth study of the functions of these identified genes and provide a foundation for breeding anthocyanin-rich tomato varieties.…”
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Effects of supplementing bile acids on the production performance, fatty acid and bile acid composition, and gut microbiota in transition dairy cows by Lei Li, Jiaxiao Li, Zhihui Liu, Zihan Jin, Mengyang Wang, Ying Wu, Zhihong Zhang, Xinfeng Hou, Junhu Yao, Jun Zhang

“…Therefore, this study aimed to determine the effects of BAs on the production performance, milk and plasma fatty acid and BA composition, and fecal microbiota in transition dairy cows. …”
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Efficacy of platelet-rich plasma lysate in patients with corneal erosion or post-traumatic scarring of the tissues of the eyelids by N. V. Borovkova, I. A. Filatova, E. V. Chentsova, E. V. Fedoseeva, Yu. A. Pavlenko, I. N. Ponomarev, S. A. Shemetov, A. O. Petrova

“…The acoustic density of scar tissue in the study group approached the normal values, in contrast to the comparison group, in which scar tissue appeared to be hypoechoic.Conclusion. Using PRP lysate aimed at improving the repair and regeneration processes in patients with corneal erosion or post-traumatic  scarring of eyelid tissues is promising and requires further clinical study.…”
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Identification of Intracranial Germ Cell Tumors Based on Facial Photos: Exploratory Study on the Use of Deep Learning for Software Development by Yanong Li, Yixuan He, Yawei Liu, Bingchen Wang, Bo Li, Xiaoguang Qiu

“…Due to their insidious onset and impact on critical functional areas of the brain, these tumors often result in irreversible abnormalities in growth and development, as well as cognitive and motor impairments in affected children. …”
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Effects of Red Dragon Fruit Puree Application on Physicochemical Properties of Selected Bakery Products by Ignasius Radix A. P. Jati, Erni Setijawaty, Ratna Chrismiari Purwestri

“…Bakery products could be developed as functional food, as reflected by their high antioxidant activity. …”
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Development and Validation of Quantile Regression Forests for Prediction of Reference Quantiles in Handgrip and Chair‐Stand Test by Giulia Giordano, Luca Mastrantoni, Francesco Landi, The Lookup 8+ Study Group

“…The predictive outputs of these models may serve as surrogate biomarkers of the aging process, capturing functional decline.…”
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Investigating Digital Storytelling as a Tool of Improving/ Developing Information Literacy Skills by Maryam Khodabin, Mohammad Zerehsaz, Somaye Sadat Akhshik, Ghasem Azadi Ahmadabadi

“…Digital storytelling emphasizes the group process and people's experience in sharing stories, visual and verbal functions that are necessary for understanding language and thinking from the perspective of cognitive neuroscience. …”
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Yield, Phytonutritional and Essential Mineral Element Profiles of Selected Aromatic Herbs: A Comparative Study of Hydroponics, Soilless and In-Soil Production Systems by Beverly M. Mampholo, Mariette Truter, Martin M. Maboko

“…As a result, growers should prioritize in-soil production systems over GFT (under the shade-net) and soilless cultivation (under NTC) to produce aromatic herbs to improve the functional benefits and customer health.…”
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Implementation of Therapeutic Patient Education (TPE) in Primary Care, as Perceived by Professionals: A Narrative Review by Kirkove D, Durieux N, Allory E, Louis G, Gagnayre R, Pétré B

“…The results of this narrative review show that the development of TPE requires both functional resources, such as funding, but also a normative integration based on the sharing of common values and norms in primary care. …”
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Developing a Digital Tool to Calculate Protein Quality in Plant-Based Meals of Older Adults: User Engagement Design Approach With End Users by Lotte van Dam, Sine Højlund Christensen, Inge Tetens, William Riley III, Mariëlle Timmer, George Suciu Jr, Iuliana Marin, Lisette De Groot, Pol Grootswagers

“…The user-task-environment analysis delivered input among others that dietitians and older adults are good potential users, the tool should be functional as an app as well as a website and the tool should provide preprogrammed meals or recipes. …”
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Phalloplasty in Children with Severe Penile Tissue Loss: Single Center Case Series by Gokhan Demirtas, Suleyman Tagcı, Derya Yayla, Hasan Murat Ergani, Gunay Ekberli, Bilge Karabulut, Huseyin Tugrul Tiryaki

“…Age at initial operation, associated anomalies, surgical technique, and other related surgical attempts, as well as functional and cosmetic results, were recorded. <i>Results:</i> Ten boys aged between 6 months and 17 years underwent phalloplasty due to penile tissue absence. …”
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Abstract 207: Clinical Outcomes After Endovascular Thrombectomy in Large Vessel Occlusion: A Philippine Single Center Experience by Kimberly C. Geronimo

“…However its limitations are varying functional outcomes, as their point of evaluation was at the time of discharge as well as it lacking a long‐term outcome follow up. …”
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Effectiveness of eHealth for Medication Adherence in Renal Transplant Recipients: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Lili Zhou, Ke Cheng, Linbin Chen, Xinyi Hou, Jingjing Wan

“…Subgroup analyses were conducted to determine whether results differed based on adherence assessment methods, follow-up duration, eHealth functionalities, delivery modes, and intervention designs. …”
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The association of illness perception and related factors with treatment adherence among chronic hemodialysis patients with cardio-renal syndrome in Yemen by Adel Omar Laradhi, Adel Omar Laradhi, Yan Shan, Abdulaziz Mansoor Al Raimi, Nahed Ahmed Hussien, Eman Ragab, Mikiyas Amare Getu, Galal Al-Bani, Mohamed Elsayed Allawy

“…These perceptions have been associated with several important outcomes, including functional recovery and treatment adherence.ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to investigate the association between illness perception and related factors with treatment adherence among hemodialysis patients with cardio-renal syndrome in Yemen.MethodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted at two dialysis centers in Hadhramout Governorate, Yemen, from February to May 2021. …”
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Appropriate cardiopulmonary resuscitation duration and predictors of return of spontaneous circulation in traumatic cardiac arrest by Dongmin Seo, Inhae Heo, Kyoungwon Jung, Hohyung Jung

“…Among the survivors (n = 7), six had favourable functional outcomes at discharge. Conclusions This study provides evidence-based CPR duration thresholds in TCA, demonstrating that resuscitation efforts beyond 27 min in prehospital settings and 38 min in total were futile. …”
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Understanding the Occurrence and Fate of Atmospheric Microplastics and Their Potential Risks to Human Health: Protocol for a Cross-Sectional Analysis by Shaikh Sharif Hasan, Abdus Salam, Mohammad Moniruzzaman, Md Aynul Bari, Nirupam Aich, Farjana Jahan, Mahbubur Rahman, Zubayer Islam, Md Humayun Kabir, Md Aftab Ali Shaikh, Rubhana Raqib, Sarker Masud Parvez

“…Uncontrolled plastic production and inadequate recycling processes have led to widespread contamination of the environment with micro and nanoplastics. ObjectiveThe study aims to assess the environmental and human health consequences of exposure to microplastic particles (MPs) and their additives among plastic recycling workers in Dhaka. …”
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Influence of exogenous enzymes and different forms of Sulfur in the diets of broiler chickens on productivity and quality of poultry products by A. V. Hunchak, O. M. Stefanyshyn, Ya. M. Sirko, B. Ya. Kyryliv, I. B. Ratych

“…At the same time, to meet the biological needs of poultry for nutrients, the deficiency of sulfur-containing amino acids can be partially compensated by the additional inclusion of sulfates, which contributes to an increase in components of sulfonated amino-polysaccharides, potentially improving the functioning of the mucosal barrier of the digestive tract and stimulating the absorption of feed nutrients. …”
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Enhancing Care Coordination in Oncology and Nononcology Thoracic Surgery Care Pathways Through a Digital Health Solution: Mixed Methods Study by Véronique Nabelsi, Véronique Plouffe

“…Participatory design workshops were held with future users and key stakeholders at an early stage of the technology’s design to validate the prototype’s functionalities and workflows. A web survey was sent to all end users (N=13) to assess their experience with the platform. …”
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Early-life immunomodulation by carvacrol delivered in ovo in broiler chickens by Mila M.Y. Meijer, Henry van den Brand, Chiara Palmieri, Shahram Niknafs, Asad A. Khaskheli, Eugeni Roura

“…Carvacrol has been reported to improve digestive and immune functions. This study aimed to optimize immune development of broiler chickens by delivering carvacrol in ovo. …”
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Discovery and preliminary validation of five early gastric cancer biomarkers, including TAGLN2 and CTSD, based on serum proteomics by DU Kewei, ZHANG Shangdi, HU Wenfei, GAO Shan, GAN Jianxin, YOU Chongge

“…This study, based on serum quantitative proteomics research of early-stage gastric cancer patients and non-gastric cancer patients, aims to identify potential diagnostic biomarkers for early gastric cancer. …”
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