SPECIALIZED PRODUCTS OF PROBIOTIC USE: QUALITY AND FUNCTIONALITY by Lobach E.Y., Gur'yanov Y.G., Poznyakovskiy V.M., Kostin A.N.

“…To achieve this goal we used generally accepted and special research methods determined by technical regulations [9]. The article reflects the prescription composition, organoleptic indices, and nutritional value of the developed products. …”
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Myostatin/Smad2/Smad3 pathway define a differential clinical phenotype in COPD-associated sarcopenia by Adriana Núñez-Robainas, Maria Guitart, Adrián López-Postigo, Antonio Sancho-Muñoz, Esther Barreiro

“…Background Sarcopenia, defined as the loss of muscle mass and function, represents one of the most relevant comorbidities in patients with COPD even at early stages. …”
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The mediating effect of parental monitoring in the association between parent–child relationship harmony and smartphone addiction: findings from a nationwide youth survey in China... by Ziyan Meng, Kaiyuan Min, Runping Ma, Juntao Yang, Hui Zhang, Qing li

“…Abstract Background The increasing prevalence of smartphone addiction among youth has raised concerns. …”
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Atf3 + senescent chondrocytes mediate meniscus degeneration in aging by Jing-Yi Wang, Yao-Hui Liu, Xiao Wang, Min Ma, Zhang-Yi Pan, Ao-Yuan Fan, Lai-Ya Lu, Zheng Liu, Kun Tao, Feng Yin

“…Abstract Background Meniscus degeneration contributes to knee arthritis progression, but the cellular and molecular mechanisms of meniscus aging remain poorly understood. …”
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HIV, the gut microbiome and clinical outcomes, a systematic review. by Rachel Mac Cann, Ellen Newman, Declan Devane, Caroline Sabin, Aoife G Cotter, Alan Landay, Paul W O'Toole, Patrick W Mallon

“…<h4>Background</h4>Effective antiretroviral therapy (ART) has improved the life expectancy of people with HIV (PWH). …”
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The opportunity cost of household transport expenditure in South Africa by Mienke Knipe, Stephan Krygsman

“…Background: Transport affordability is a significant concern for South African households, who spend nearly a fifth of their budgets on transport. …”
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TaxaCal: enhancing species-level profiling accuracy of 16S amplicon data by Qingrong Shen, Xiaoqian Fan, Yangyang Sun, Hao Gao, Xiaoquan Su

“…Abstract Background 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing is a widely used method for microbiome composition analysis due to its cost-effectiveness and lower data requirements compared to metagenomic whole-genome sequencing (WGS). …”
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Experimental Characterization, Computational Investigation, and Structure-propertyeactivity Relationship Studies of Nickel Ferrite Nanostructures by Ali Ben Ahmed

“…Intending to predict the multifunctionality of Nickel ferrite in several technological and medical fields, we have prepared nickel ferrite nanostructure by coprecipitation method. X-ray Diffraction (XRD) is used to determine the crystalline structure and phase composition of materials by analyzing the pattern of X-rays scattered by the atoms within the material. …”
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Risk factors analysis of 90-day mortality in patients with sepsis in intensive care unit. by Yuntian Xu, He Zhang, Jiezhi Li, Nan Wang, Huifeng Yuan

“…<h4>Background</h4>The incidence and mortality of sepsis in the intensive care unit (ICU) remain persistently high. …”
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Chemical characterization of menstrual and intimate care products: An extractables &amp; leachables investigation by Quinten Marcelis, Eric Deconinck, Vera Rogiers, Heidi Demaegdt, Mélanie Di Mario, Tamara Vanhaecke, Bart Desmedt

“…Background: Menstrual and intimate care products (MICPs) such as tampons, menstrual pads, menstrual cups, and adult novelties are widely used worldwide for women’s menstrual comfort or pleasure, respectively. …”
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The construction and evaluation of a prognostic risk score model for HCC based on MPT-related lncRNAs by Zerun Lin, Jianda Yu, Zhijian Chen, Jingyi Chen, Xiaobin Chi, Honghuan Lin, Yongbiao Chen, Yongbiao Chen

“…BackgroundHepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in China. …”
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Establishment of a patient-derived 3D in vitro meningioma model in xeno-free hydrogel for clinical applications by Mikkel Schou Andersen, Aaraby Yoheswaran Nielsen, Martin Wirenfeldt, Jeanette Krogh Petersen, Morten Winkler Møller, Christopher L. Powell, Anavaleria Castro, Grayson Herrgott, Tiit Mathiesen, Charlotte Aaberg Poulsen, Birgitte Brinkmann Olsen, Henning Bünsow Boldt, Christian Bonde Pedersen, Bo Halle, Frantz Rom Poulsen

“…Abstract Background Meningiomas exhibit a complex biology that, despite notable successes in preclinical studies, contributes to the failures of pharmaceutical clinical trials. …”
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Variability in grain, flour, functional properties and protein profiling in newly developed wheat genotypes grown in temperate climate of Western Himalayas by Taha Mukhtar, Abida Jabeen, Syed Zameer Hussain, Raashid Ahmad Siddiqi, Shabir H. Wani, Anju Mahendru-Singh, Tawheed Amin, Quraazah A. Amin, Mohmad Sayeed Bhat

“…BackgroundSince wheat varieties and breeding lines developed by plant breeders in the western Himalayan region (Kashmir) have received limited attention with respect to their physical and protein quality characterization, the focus of the study is to evaluate the diversity in grain, flour and the various protein fractions in newly released wheat genotypes grown in temperate regions of the Western Himalayas.MethodsThe present study investigated the grain and flour quality in various newly developed advanced wheat genotypes, viz., KWQ-21-1, KWQ-21-2, KWQ-21-3, KWQ-21-4, SKW 374, KWQ-21-6, KWQ-21-7, and SKW 357, along with two released varieties (Shalimar Wheat-2 and Shalimar Wheat-3). …”
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Bioactivities and Chemotaxonomy of Four <i>Heracleum</i> Species: A Comparative Study Across Plant Parts by Tugce Ince Kose, Gamze Benli Yardimci, Damla Kirci, Derya Cicek Polat, Betul Demirci, Mujde Eryilmaz, Ceyda Sibel Kilic

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: This study investigates the phytochemical profile, essential oil composition, and bioactivities—including antioxidant, antimicrobial, antibio-film, and anti-quorum sensing (QS) activities—of four <i>Heracleum</i> L. species (<i>H. crenatifolium</i> Boiss, <i>H. paphlagonicum</i> Czeczott, <i>H. sphondylium</i> subsp. …”
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Advances in research on technologies for large-scale coal gangue utilization for green mine construction by Quanlin SHI, Lihua LONG, Qian YANG, Shaohui WANG, Dawei XIE

“…ProspectsTo promote the large-scale utilization of coal gangue in mining areas in a safe, efficient, and risk-controllable manner, future research will focus on the cost-effective composite activation methods, environmental friendliness assessment of utilization processes, CO2 mineralization and sequestration, and carbon-negative utilization of coal gangue. …”
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High-dimensional immune profiling of follicular fluid and systemic circulation reveals distinct immune signatures in women with polycystic ovary syndrome by Soma Banerjee, Fernanda L. Jaimes, Mona A. Mohamed, Abigail Zettel, Nesya G. Graupe, Laura G. Cooney, Laura G. Cooney, Aleksandar K. Stanic, Aleksandar K. Stanic

“…Since immune cells within the ovarian follicle—the central site of PCOS dysfunction—play pivotal roles in immune defense and regulation of ovulation, establishing a definitive cellular map of normal and PCOS-affected follicular immune composition is essential.MethodThis is a prospective cohort study of women with PCOS (Rotterdam criteria) and controls undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF). …”
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Proteomic profiling of kidney biopsies in nephrotic syndrome [version 1; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations] by Emily Williams, Anna S Li, Maryline Fresquet, Elizabeth Colby, Craig Lawless, Gavin I Welsh, David Knight, Judy Watson, Rachel Lennon, Moin A Saleem

“…Background Minimal change disease (MCD) and focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) are patterns of kidney injury observed in the filtering units of the kidney known as glomeruli. …”
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Chemical Diversity of UK-Grown Tea Explored Using Metabolomics and Machine Learning by Amanda J. Lloyd, Alina Warren-Walker, Jasen Finch, Jo Harper, Kathryn Bennet, Alison Watson, Laura Lyons, Pilar Martinez Martin, Thomas Wilson, Manfred Beckmann

“…Background/Objectives: Dartmoor Estate Tea plantation in Devon, UK, is renowned for its unique microclimate and varied soil conditions, which contribute to the distinctive flavours and chemical profiles of tea. …”
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Ethnicity as a factor in the subjective experience of loneliness in students by Yu. M. Zabrodin, E. L. Soldatova, O. O. Andronnikova, Yu. M. Perevozkina

“…The research examines the specifics of experiencing loneliness by students of different ethnic backgrounds (Russians, Kazakhs), 197 students (119 males and 78 females).Research design. …”
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The effect of organic extracts on the microelements content in selected species of forage grasses by Milena Truba, Jacek Sosnowski, Krzysztof Pakuła

“…During mowing, fresh plant mass was taken from each plot, dried, ground and the content of Cu, Zc, Mn and Fe was determined using the ICP-AES method. The use of a biological preparation with the composition of an extract from compost significantly increased the content of Mn, Fe and Zn in the dry mass of the tested grass species. …”
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