Rural spatial planning strengthens rural resilience and sustains development in China by Wenxin Wang, Yuzi Wang, Haohua Wang, Yan Liu, Qingyuan Yang

“…Empirical analysis of representative case studies reveals that post-implementation villages exhibit improved overall development, including stabilized landscape order, enhanced regional functions, and greater adaptability among diverse stakeholders. …”
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Longevity cosmeceuticals as the next frontier in cosmetic innovation: a scientific framework for substantiating product claims by Wannita Klinngam, Athit Chaiwichien, Supawadee Osotprasit, Uracha Ruktanonchai, Mayuree Kanlayavattanakul, Mayuree Kanlayavattanakul, Nattaya Lourith, Nattaya Lourith, Amaraporn Wongrakpanich, Veerawat Teeranachaideekul, Tawin Iempridee

“…To clearly distinguish these scientifically validated products from marketing-driven claims, we define, for the first time, longevity cosmeceutical actives and products based on stringent criteria: (1) they must directly target and modulate established hallmarks of skin aging; (2) they must demonstrably extend “skinspan” over time, reflected by improved skin viability, structure, and functional integrity; and (3) their efficacy must be validated through clinical trials, preferably with post-trial skin biopsies to evaluate aging hallmark biomarkers, along with comprehensive safety assessments. …”
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Urban digital twins for citizen-centric planning: A systematic review of built environment perception and public participation by Junjie Luo, Pengyuan Liu, Xinya Kong, Junru Shen, Qiaoqiao Wu, Da Xu

“…UDT studies primarily focus on visual and functional perception, with limited attention to auditory and risk perception dimensions. …”
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Multi-Objective Optimization Scheduling for Electric Vehicle Charging and Discharging: Peak-Load Shifting Strategy Based on Monte Carlo Sampling by Jian Zheng, Jinglan Cui, Zhongmei Zhao, Guocheng Li, Cong Wang, Zeguang Lu, Xiaohu Yang, Zhengguang Liu

“…For charge and discharge optimization, an EV charge and discharge scheduling model is constructed, aiming to balance multiple objective functions, including battery degradation costs, user charging costs, grid load fluctuations, and peak-to-valley differences. …”
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Targeting microRNA methylation: Innovative approaches to diagnosing and treating hepatocellular carcinoma by Albert Sufianov, Murad Agaverdiev, Andrey Mashkin, Tatiana Ilyasova

“…Emerging research has underscored the vital role of microRNAs (miRNAs)—small, non-coding RNA molecules that play a pivotal part in the post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression. …”
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Is maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection in the first trimester associated with congenital heart defects? by Athina Samara, Athina Samara, Athina Samara, Conrado Milani Coutinho, Paul T. Heath, Asma Khalil, Asma Khalil, Asma Khalil

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Capabilities of computerized decision support systems supporting the nursing process in hospital settings: a scoping review by Cynthia Abi Khalil, Antoine Saab, Jihane Rahme, Jacques Bouaud, Brigitte Seroussi

“…Only four systems reached the post-implementation evaluation phase; none reported patient outcomes analysis, while four collected nursing outcomes. …”
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Novel and conserved drought-responsive microRNAs expression analysis in root tissues of wheat (Triticum asetivum L.) at reproductive stage by Pradeep Sharma, Shefali Mishra, Amandeep Kaur, O. P. Ahlawat, Ratan Tiwari

“…IntroductionMicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a class of 20- to 24-nucleotide endogenous small RNAs that regulate gene expression post-transcriptionally, playing vital roles in plant development and stress responses. …”
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Active Seizures Predict Worse Instrumental Activities of Daily Living in Individuals With Normal Cognition and Dementia by Ifrah Zawar, Jaideep Kapur, Meghan M. Mattos, Carol Manning, Syeda Amrah Hashmi, Mark Quigg

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Resin Composite Surface Pre-Reacted Glass-Ionomer (S-PRG) Filler for Non-Carious Cervical Lesions: A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Split-Mouth Clinical Trial by Adam Lowenstein, Carlos Fernando Mourão, Mabi L. Singh, Sarah E. Pagni, Ronald D. Perry, Gerard Kugel

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Comparison of Lower Limb Joint Reaction Forces in Patients with Cerebral Palsy and Typically Developing Individuals by Yasar Mahsut Dincel, Alina Nawab Kidwai, Kerim Atmaca, Nese Aral Sozener, Yunus Ziya Arslan

“…However, these data may not fully capture the underlying causes of movement pathologies or effectively monitor post-treatment changes. Joint reaction forces (JRFs), estimated through simulation-based methods, provide valuable insights into the functional state of musculoskeletal components. …”
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THE LEARNING PROCESS FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH by I. M. Osmolovskaya, L. A. Krasnova

“…However, despite an initial stage of formation of many scientific directions related to didactics, the authors concluded that these disciplines already have a significant effect on the perceptive process of learning, in terms of its functions and structural components. The learning process is seen as more comprehensive and complete in the context of developmental cognitive structures of knowledge, formation of a linguistic picture of the world and social support for students.Practical significance. …”
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Adaptation of Oxford Cognitive Screen into Turkish (OCS-TR): Validity and reliability study in stroke survivors by Özlem Oğuz, Bülent Toğram, Nele Demeyere

“…Conclusion The results confirm that the OCS-TR scale can be considered a valid and reliable instrument for assessing cognitive functions in stroke survivors. This stroke-specific tool offers clinicians a comprehensive and inclusive brief cognitive screening tool tailored to the needs of stroke patients.…”
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In Situ Halide Vacancy Tuning of Low‐Dimensional Lead Perovskites to Realize Multiple Adjustable Luminescence Performance by Chen Sun, Chang‐Qing Jing, Dong‐Yang Li, Meng‐Han Dong, Ming‐Xue An, Zhong‐Hui Zhang, Cheng‐Yang Yue, Honghan Fei, Xiao‐Wu Lei

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Meta-analysis on effects of lymphatic drainage techniques in the management of carpal tunnel syndrome by Sina Shahshenas, Hossein Yarmohammadi, Masood Soltanipur, Zahra Sheikhi

“…Two meta-analytical approaches were used: (1) between-group differences comparing intervention and control groups and (2) within-group changes pre- and post-intervention. Primary outcomes included the Boston Symptom Severity Scale (BSSS), Boston Functional Status Scale (BFSS), Visual Analog Scale (VAS), median nerve cross-sectional area (CSA), hand grip strength, and nerve conduction studies. …”
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The Efficacy and Brain Network Mechanism of Acupuncture for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Study Protocol for Randomized Controlled Neuroimaging Trial by Sun YY, Wang ML, Zhao RH, Hao MY, Song S, Zhou Y, Zhang N

“…Patients will undergo clinical symptom assessments and cranial fMRI scans at baseline (− 1– 0 weeks), post-treatment (4 weeks), and at the follow-up (16 weeks). …”
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Interventions for adult survivors discharged from the intensive care unit: a scoping review by Jinping Liu, Lin Han, Rongrong Zhao, Yuxia Ma, Tong Wu, Fanghong Yan, Guoli Zhang, Guotian Peng, Ruiyi Sun

“…Integrating digital technologies could enhance access and continuity, supporting more sustainable post-ICU care.…”
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Study protocol: a randomized controlled clinical trial on the use of electroacupuncture for postoperative abdominal distension following laparoscopic cholecystectomy by Qi Kong, Qi Kong, Qi Kong, Wei Wang, Xin-Yi Chen, Li-Ming Chen, Long-Kai Sun, Long-Kai Sun, Shao-Hua Qu, Wen-Tao Wu, Jia-Hua Yang, Yu Shu, Sen Li, Pei-Hao Yin, Pei-Hao Yin, Pei-Hao Yin, Wei Li, Wei Li

“…We hope to get direct clinical evidence to demonstrate the role that EA can play in the ERAS (enhanced recovery after surgery) in patients post-LC. We hypothesise that the therapeutic effect of EA at meridian acupoints is superior to EA at non-meridian non-acupoint in the comprehensive intervention after LC.Clinical Trial Registrationhttp://www.chictr.org.cn, identifier ChiCTR2300073134.…”
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Synergy in Rice Immunity: Exploring Strategies of Coordinated Disease Defense Through Receptor-Like Kinases and Receptor- Like Cytoplasmic Kinases by Mengtian Pei, Yingying Cao, Xuze Xie, Ying Cao, Jia Chen, Xi Zhang, Zonghua Wang, Guodong Lu, Shenghang Zhang

“…Furthermore, the activity and functional regulation of these key kinases are tightly controlled by various post-translational modifications, such as phosphorylation and ubiquitination. …”
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Short-term effectiveness of gambling treatment in the Daily Clinic for Gambling Addiction by Dora Dodig Hundric, Neven Ricijas, Sabina Mandic, Sanja Radic Bursac, Davor Bodor

“…To assess the effectiveness of the treatment, a research design incorporating two measurement sessions (pre-test and post-test) was employed. This design utilised a comprehensive battery of validated instruments, each targeting specific constructs or domains of psychosocial functioning that the intervention aims to address. …”
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