High vector competence for chikungunya virus but heavily reduced locomotor activity of Aedes albopictus from Germany at low temperatures by Renke Lühken, Leif Rauhöft, Björn Pluskota, Unchana Lange, Michelle Helms, Norbert Becker, Jonas Schmidt-Chanasit, Carola Kuhn, Egbert Tannich, Stephanie Jansen, Anna Heitmann

“…Infection rates and transmission efficiencies (TEs) were determined after 14 days of incubation at constant and fluctuating (± 5 °C) mean temperatures of 15 °C, 18 °C, 21 °C and 24 °C. …”
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Genistein Improves the Cytotoxic, Apoptotic, and Oxidative-Stress-Inducing Properties of Doxorubicin in SK-MEL-28 Cancer Cells by Andrea Roman, Andrei Motoc, Iasmina Marcovici, Cristina Dehelean, Laura Nicolescu, Casiana Boru

“…Simultaneously, GEN 10 µM efficiently surpassed the toxic effects (e.g., viability and confluence loss, hypertrophy, and cytoskeletal condensation) of DOX (0.5 and 1 µM) in HaCaT cells. …”
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A pipeline for processing hyperspectral images, with a case of melanin-containing barley grains as an example by I. D. Busov, M. A. Genaev, E. G. Komyshev, V. S. Koval, T. E. Zykova, A. Y. Glagoleva, D. A. Afonnikov

“…Nowadays, this analysis is used more and more widely, so the development of hyperspectral image processing methods is an urgent task. This paper presents a hyperspectral image processing pipeline that includes: preprocessing, basic statistical analysis, visualization of a multichannel hyperspectral image, and solving classification and clustering problems using machine learning methods. …”
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Defining Running Intensity Domains from Critical Speed Derived from a 3-Minute All-Out Running Test by Ming-Chang Tsai, Leanna S. Lee, Scott Thomas

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> This study examines the utility of the 3-min all-out test (3MT) in determining exercise intensity domains through critical speed (CS), offering a practical alternative to traditional <inline-formula><math display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi>V</mi><msub><mi>O</mi><mrow><mn>2</mn><mi>m</mi><mi>a</mi><mi>x</mi></mrow></msub></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula>-based methods. …”
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Novel Pt@PCN-Cu-induced cuproptosis amplifies αPD-L1 immunotherapy in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma through mitochondrial HK2-mediated PD-L1 upregulation by Pengyu Wang, Weihua Guo, Shuyue Liu, Shouyi Li, Jiaqi Li, Bowen Ding, Fengyi Yin, Yang Yang, Xingjiang Li, Pei Cao, Chaozhe Ma, Wanying Zhang, Yidan Song, Yating Geng, Lantao Liu, Jing Hu, Jihui Hao, Yukuan Feng

“…Methods Pt@PCN-Cu was synthesized via a one-pot method, and its therapeutic potential was assessed in combination with αPD-L1 for the treatment of PDAC. …”
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Rhizobacteria consortium improves growth, yield, and phytochemicals in Robusta coffee (Coffea canephora L.) by Ni Luh Suriani, Mohammed Al-zharani, Fahd A. Nasr, Lina M. Alneghery, Dewa Ngurah Suprapta, I. Nyoman Suarsana, Ni Made Delly Resiani, Hesham Ali El Enshasy, Hesham Ali El Enshasy, Riyaz Sayyed, Jayanthi Barasarathi, Ting Seng Ho, Yulmira Yanti

“…Therefore, alternative methods are needed to produce healthier crops, such as utilizing rhizobacteria, which are environmentally friendly and safe for human health.MethodsThrough this study, rhizobacteria treatment was applied to coffee plants to enhance growth, phytochemical content, and antioxidant activity. …”
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LINC00662 regulates osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs and inhibits fracture healing via miR-330-3p/PTEN axis by Jiawei Gong, Jiehua Luo, Teng Zeng, Liping Zhu, Huasong Luo, Kun Ding, Mohamed Lamin Bangura, Jinliang Ma, Yunfeng Lv

“…This study nvestigates the molecular mechanism underlying fracture healing to identify improved therapeutic strategies. Methods Serum samples were collected from 76 normal fracture healing (NFH) and 70 DFH patients. …”
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Sustainable forest management: success and challenges in Ethiopia by Rusha Begna Wakweya

“…The outcomes of local-level forest governance depend on the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of local policymaking and decision-making processes, as well as how power and authority are exercised locally. …”
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COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT OF PAIN-PARESTETICHESKOY GPRS USING PHYSIOTHERAPY by Y.N. Dychko, I.W. Kovach, P.L. Sribnyk, V.А. Vovk

“…If the problem of dental caries, pulpitis and periodontitis in the current environment can be solved quite efficiently and to a dentist presents no particular difficulty in diagnosis, treatment and prevention, the therapeutic intervention in case of periodontitis or stomatitis always require in-depth examination of the patient to determine the true origin and factors the specific mechanism of this pathological process. …”
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Comparing immobilisation devices in gynaecological external beam radiotherapy: improving inter‐fraction reproducibility of pelvic tilt by Shimon Prasad, Linda J. Bell, Benjamin Zwan, Florence Ko, Tayla Blackwell, Kevin Connell, Cameron Stanton, Meegan Shepherd, John Atyeo, Mark Stevens, Marita Morgia

“…Conclusions BodyFIX resulted in a more accurate inter‐fraction setup and efficient treatment and is used as the standard stabilisation for gynaecological patients at our centre. …”
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Cationic Polymer Micelles as Carriers of Bioactive Sesquiterpene Lactones from <i>Inula Helenium</i> L. for Effective Treatment of Bacterial Biofilms by Rumena Stancheva, Tsvetozara Damyanova, Tsvetelina Paunova-Krasteva, Ralitsa Veleva, Tanya Topouzova-Hristova, Viktoria Ivanova, Antoaneta Trendafilova, Ivaylo Dimitrov, Stanislav Rangelov, Emi Haladjova

“…They were used as platforms for the delivery of bioactive sesquiterpene lactones from <i>Inula helenium</i> L. root extract. <b>Methods:</b> The PMs were characterized with good encapsulation efficiency as a maximum value of 72% was reached at a polymer-to-extract mass ratio of 10:1. …”
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Exercise capacity in moderate aortic stenosis: a cardiopulmonary stress echocardiography study by Sveeta Badiani, Jet van Zalen, Sahar Alborikan, Aeshah Althunayyan, David Bruce, Thomas Treibel, Sanjeev Bhattacharyya, Nikhil Patel, Guy Lloyd

“…The aim of this study was to determine whether patients with moderate AS exhibited objective evidence of exercise limitation, compared with age and sex matched controls and if so, to determine which echocardiographic parameters predicted exercise ability. …”
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Comparison of survey techniques on detection of northern flying squirrels by Corinne A. Diggins, L. Michelle Gilley, Christine A. Kelly, W. Mark Ford

“…Technological advances and new approaches provide opportunities to more effectively survey for species both in terms of accuracy and efficiency than previous methods. We conducted a pilot comparison study of a traditional technique (live‐trapping) and 2 novel noninvasive techniques (camera‐trapping and ultrasonic acoustic surveys) on detection rates of the federally endangered Carolina northern flying squirrel (Glaucomys sabrinus coloratus) in occupied habitat within the Roan Mountain Highlands of North Carolina, USA. …”
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Genomic insights of predominant international high-risk clone ST2 Acinetobacter baumannii isolates in Saudi Arabia by Thamer M. Brek, Abdulrahman A. Muhajir, Khalil K. Alkuwaity, Moayad A. Haddad, Elaf M. Alattas, Zaki M. Eisa, Majid S. Al-Thaqafy, Ahmed M. Albarraq, Ibrahim A. Al-Zahrani

“…Objectives: Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB), particularly the globally prevalent ST2 clone, poses significant threats in the Gulf Cooperation Council region through extensive drug resistance, high virulence, and efficient gene transfer. This study investigates the epidemiological and genomic characteristics of CRAB in the Jazan region, using whole genome sequencing to understand its transmission and genetic determinants. …”
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Synergistic Drivers of Vegetation Dynamics in a Fragile High-Altitude Basin of the Tibetan Plateau Using General Regression Neural Network and Geographical Detector by Yanghai Duan, Xunxun Zhang, Hongbo Zhang, Bin Yang, Yanggang Zhao, Chun Pu, Zhiqiang Xiao, Xin Yuan, Xinming Pu, Lun Luo

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Possibilities of Discriminant Analysis in the Differential Diagnosis of Chronic Aspergillosis and Nonmicotic Lung Lesions by N. G. Nikolaeva, O. V. Shadrivova, Yu. V. Borzova, S. G. Grigoryev, I. E. Itskovich, N. N. Klimko

“…Objective: to improve the efficiency of differential diagnosis of chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (СPA) based on the assessment of its probability using a discriminant mathematical model. …”
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Current state of plantations of state protective forest strips and problems of protective afforestation in the south of Western Siberia by Alexander S. Manaenkov, Polina M. Podhayetskaya, Valery N. Petrov

“…The purpose of the work is to determine the current state of stands, to identify the most effective methods of their creation and cultivation in broadband plantations on the lands of the arid zone. …”
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Validation of a Real-Time PCR Assay for Fully Automated Detection of <i>Bacillus cereus</i> in Donor Human Milk by Gemma Aran, Vanessa Pleguezuelos, Margarita Blanco, Cristina Garcia, Mariama Jallow, Mar López, Sara Monge, Natalia Casamitjana, Eva Alonso-Nogués, Gloria Soria

“…Incorporating this assay into our laboratory workflow improved efficiency and reduced turnaround time.…”
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Long‐term cardiovascular outcomes of immune checkpoint inhibitor‐related myocarditis: A large single‐centre analysis by Lorenzo Braghieri, Ahmad Gharaibeh, Lubika Nkashama, Abdelrahman Abushouk, Osama Abushawer, Amir Mehdizadeh‐Shrifi, Bianca Honnekeri, Cassandra Calabrese, Venu Menon, Pauline Funchain, Patrick Collier, Diego Sadler, Rohit Moudgil

“…Future studies are needed to establish appropriate therapeutic strategies and efficient screening strategies for irM survivors.…”
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A Comparative Assessment of Cardiovascular Autonomic Reflex Testing and Cardiac 123I-Metaiodobenzylguanidine Imaging in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus without Complications... by Triantafyllos Didangelos, Efstratios Moralidis, Eleni Karlafti, Konstantinos Tziomalos, Charalambos Margaritidis, Zisis Kontoninas, Ioannis Stergiou, Maria Boulbou, Marianthi Papagianni, Emmanouel Papanastasiou, Apostolos I. Hatzitolios

“…When using H/M_4 < 1.80 as the reference standard, a cutoff point of ≥2 abnormal CARTs had a sensitivity of 100% but a specificity of only 33% for determining CAN. Conclusions. CARTs are not closely associated with 123I-MIBG measurements, which can detect autonomic dysfunction more efficiently than the former. …”
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