Antibacterial activity on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and antioxidant properties of silver nanoparticles synthesized by Hunteria umbellata (K. Schum.) seeds by Fidelis Ifeakachukwu OKOLAFOR, Martyna Chinedu UBA, Onoche Vera OKOLAFOR, Salem Kivos ADEBIYI

“…Comparative studies with standard compounds like ascorbic acid validated their efficacy as antioxidants. …”
Get full text

Understanding the interactions of residual chemical fertilizers with vitamin B3 via conductometric and spectroscopic studies by Prachiprava Mohapatra, Tanika Dutta, Siddhartha Panda, Sulochana Singh, Malabika Talukdar

“…Thermodynamic parameters like changes in Gibbs free energy ( $${\Delta G}^{0}$$ Δ G 0 ), enthalpy ( $${\Delta H}^{0})$$ Δ H 0 ) and entropy $${(\Delta S}^{0})$$ ( Δ S 0 ) for ion association were calculated to understand the feasibility and spontaneity of the process. …”
Get full text

Mice learn to avoid regret. by Brian M Sweis, Mark J Thomas, A David Redish

“…We separated principal commitment decisions from secondary reevaluation decisions across space and time and found evidence for regret-like behaviors following change-of-mind decisions that corrected prior economically disadvantageous choices. …”
Get full text

LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES IN THE DIGITAL AGE: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES by Okeoma Onunka, Tochukwu Onunka, Akeeb Adepoju Fawole, Ife Jesuseun Adeleke, Chibuike Daraojimba

“…As the paper discusses, libraries grapple with implementing advanced technologies like Linked Data, striking an equilibrium between growing digital resources and invaluable print collections and steering through the maze of leadership complexities in an ever-evolving digital domain. …”
Get full text

Mapping research evolution in higher education: a scientometric analysis of Brunei Darussalam (1986–2024) by Lalu Nurul Yaqin, Muhammad Roil Bilad, Badriyah Yusof, Hasmidar Hassan, Ashrol Rahimy Damit, Ifwah Fauzani Chuchu

Get full text

Social-ecological dynamics of aggregate mining in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso by Katharina Salomea Hemmler, Wendinkonté Elisé Gustave Tarpaga, Oussama Himmy, Andreas Buerkert

“…Abstract While traditional materials like clay-based adobe bricks are common in Burkina Faso, rapid urbanization in its capital, Ouagadougou, has driven a shift to more durable construction materials. …”
Get full text

Epigenetic regulation of a murine retrotransposon by a dual histone modification mark. by Reinhard Brunmeir, Sabine Lagger, Elisabeth Simboeck, Anna Sawicka, Gerda Egger, Astrid Hagelkruys, Yu Zhang, Patrick Matthias, Wolfgang J Miller, Christian Seiser

“…We found that one LTR retrotransposon family encompassing virus-like 30S elements (VL30) showed significant histone H3 hyperacetylation and strong transcriptional activation in response to TSA treatment. …”
Get full text

Beyond morphology: cryptic diversity in 9 new Gyrodactylus species (Monogenea: Gyrodactylidae) associated with northwest African barbels (Cyprinidae) and remarks on Gyrodactylus ny... by Chahrazed Rahmouni, Mária Seifertová, Andrea Šimková

“…Supported by previously published genetic data, we morphologically delineate herein 9 Gyrodactylus species from Morocco. …”
Get full text

Impact of Hospitalization on Continuation of SGLT2 Inhibitors and GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for Comorbidities in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes by Bethany Murphy, Simran Chahal, Elleigh Shepherd, Nicole Taylor, Austin Camp

“…Purpose: In the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), select sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are recommended based on comorbidities such as chronic kidney disease (CKD), heart failure (HF), and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). …”
Get full text

Systematic Literature Review of Speaker Diarization Techniques: Toward Bridging Gaps in Low-resourced Languages Using Machine Learning by Mohd Zulhafiz Rahim, Sarah Samson Juan, Syahrul Nizam Junaini

“…Speaker diarization, the process of segmenting audio into speaker-specific regions, plays a critical role in various speech technologies by determining "who spoke when" in a conversation. …”
Get full text

Aerobic bacteria study, clinical spectrum, and outcome of patients with community-acquired multidrug-resistant pathogens by Chandra Sekhar Talari Sree, Ravi Shankar Calerappa, Geethanjali Anke

“…Context: Infectious diseases are the leading cause of death in developing countries like India. Hence, even small relative increases in the mortality rate for infections due to multidrug-resistant pathogens would lead to substantial increases in the number of deaths as a result of infections worldwide. …”
Get full text

Rapid Landslide Detection Following an Extreme Rainfall Event Using Remote Sensing Indices, Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery, and Probabilistic Methods by Aikaterini-Alexandra Chrysafi, Paraskevas Tsangaratos, Ioanna Ilia, Wei Chen

“…This rapid detection technique provides essential data for emergency services and disaster management teams, enabling them to prioritize areas for immediate response and recovery efforts.…”
Get full text

Comprehensive analysis of partial confounding clinical symptoms and treatment options of botulism: a case series by Xuanyu Huang, Zhiping Hu, Han Xiao, Yan Huang, Yan Huang

“…Besides the classical clinical manifestations, some patients had atypical symptoms like intestinal obstruction, unilateral involvement, and consciousness disorder. …”
Get full text

Listening to voices that are challenging to hear: participatory hermeneutics ethnography with children with medical complexity by Raissa Passos dos Santos, Mary Ellen Macdonald, Eliane Tatsch Neves, Franco Carnevale

“…The research involved eight children with medical complexity, along with their families and healthcare professionals, providing a comprehensive understanding of their lived experiences. Data collection was conducted over seven months using methods such as participant observation, informal and structured interviews, and innovative techniques like drawing, storytelling, and play-based activities. …”
Get full text

Development of an interactive biosensing application for assessing finger dexterity by Michal Greenberg Abrahami, Yehuda Warszawer, Alon Kalron, Emanuel Shirbint, Maria Didikin, Anat Achiron

“…The established population norms can provide a comparative standard for assessing patients with disorders like multiple sclerosis, sensory neuropathy, or stroke.…”
Get full text

Massive Sulfide Deposition at the 13°30’N Oceanic Core Complex: Lessons Learned From Coupled Hydro‐Thermo‐Mechanical Modeling by Arne Glink, Jörg Hasenclever, Lars Rüpke, Matthias Hort, Sven Petersen

“…Abstract Young oceanic lithosphere created at mid‐ocean spreading centers is subject to complex magmatic, tectonic and hydrothermal processes, especially in regions of widespread detachment faulting. …”
Get full text

Assessing nature’s contributions to people in a peri-urban protected area, southeast Brazil: integrating feedback loops and participatory scenario planning by Rafael Lembi, Alice Ramos de Moraes, Cristiana Simão Seixas

“…We conducted a participatory, qualitative assessment of past and future trends of NCP at Campinas EPA, in collaboration with the management council of the protected area. We collected data through direct observation, semi-structured interviews and scenario workshops. …”
Get full text

PERK-Dependent Activation of the JAK2/STAT3 Pathway Contributes to High Glucose-Induced Extracellular Matrix Deposition in Renal Tubular Epithelial Cells by Yan Bao, Wei Liang, Yingchun Ye, Bo Yi

“…The purpose of this study was to demonstrate a role for protein kinase R-like endoplasmic reticulum kinase (PERK) (a protein located in the endoplasmic reticulum membrane) in this pathologic process. …”
Get full text

Morpho-biochemical variability of indigenous jackfruits (Artocarpus heterophylus Lam.) for selection of elite types from natural populations of North–East India by Tridip Kumar Hazarika, Prakash Thapa, Panthor Debbarma, G. Karunakaran

“…Abstract Crop improvement is an intricate process that involves complex interactions of several factors and can be achieved by breeding resistant varieties, adopting improved agronomic procedures, adapting to varied climatic conditions and rectifying soil nutrient levels. …”
Get full text

Task shifting from general practitioners to nurses in out-of-hours primary care: an explorative case study of team-based practices by Katrine Bjørnshave Bomholt, Anna Mygind, Mette Amalie Nebsbjerg, Morten Bondo Christensen, Linda Huibers, Viola Burau

“…Data were collected from March to October 2022.Results GPs and nurses worked together in a team-based workflow based on different roles and skills but joint tasks. …”
Get full text