Suspended Tissue Open Microfluidic Patterning (STOMP) by Amanda J. Haack, Lauren G. Brown, Alex J. Goldstein, Priti Mulimani, Jean Berthier, Asha R. Viswanathan, Irina Kopyeva, Jamison M. Whitten, Ariel Lin, Serena H. Nguyen, Thomas P. Leahy, Ella E. Bouker, Ruby M. Padgett, Natalie A. Mazzawi, Jodie C. Tokihiro, Ross C. Bretherton, Aaliyah Wu, Stephen J. Tapscott, Cole A. DeForest, Tracy E. Popowics, Erwin Berthier, Nathan J. Sniadecki, Ashleigh B. Theberge

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In vitro study of macro and micro nutrients decline in MS medium on growth and development levels of Acacia tortilis (Forssk.) Hayne. by Seyed Mohammad Hosseini Nasr, Marziyeh Valizadeh, Seyed Ali Razavi

“…In addition, results showed that the highest root and stem length, fresh and dry weight of stem and root belonged to T2 (macro elements + 1/4 micro elements), while T4 (macro elements + micro elements) was in the second order and the lowest values of the abovementioned parameters were found in T8.…”
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Synthesis, Characterization and Modification of Novel Food Packaging Material from Dimethyl acrylamide/Gelatin and Purple Cabbage Extract by Tuba Ersen Dudu, Nahit Aktaş, Duygu Alpaslan

“…Dynamic and Mechanical Analyzer (DMA), Thermo Gravimetric Analyzer (TGA), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) were used for the characterizations. FT-IR revealed the existence of bonding between the functional group of PCE and Gelatin, carbonyl groups of DMAAm and carboxylic acid groups of CA. …”
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Immune dysregulation as a driver of bronchiolitis obliterans by Kuimiao Deng, Gen Lu

“…The pathogenesis of BO is not entirely clear, but immune disorders are commonly involved, with various immune cells playing complex roles in different BO subtypes. Accordingly, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved several new drugs that can alleviate chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) by regulating the function of immune cells, some of which have efficacy specifically with cGVHD-BOS. …”
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Digitalisation of Rural Areas and Agriculture in the EU Debate: How Far from What Research Says? by Oskar Wolski

“…Given that satisfying different groups of stakeholders in different areas of Europe poses a big challenge to any of the EU policy, efforts to make them more effective should be stepped up. …”
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γδ T cells in hematological malignancies: mechanisms and therapeutic strategies by Xingchi Chen, Guangyu Sun, Xiaoyu Zhu

“…Moreover, γδ T cells have potent antiviral functions after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), which may improve the outcome of patients with hematological malignancies. …”
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Oil Sludge as a Rejuvenator for Aged Bitumen: Structural and Thermal Effect by Gulzat Aitkaliyeva, Saltanat Ashimova, Ilyas Baidullayev, Yerik Merkibayev, Madeniyet Yelubay, Gaukhar Toleutay, Cesare Oliviero Rossi

“…FTIR spectra revealed partial restoration of aliphatic and aromatic functional groups, with a decrease in sulfoxide absorption bands, while SEM analysis indicated improved homogeneity and reduced microcracking. …”
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Green synthesis of nickel oxide nanoparticles using Allium cepa stalks and investigation of their antibacterial activity by Md Abu Shahid Chowdhury, Muhammad Muinul Islam, Mamun Jamal

“…The antibacterial activity of NiONPs was examined after confirming the formation of NiONPs by investigating different physicochemical properties using UV–Vis spectroscopy, SEM, XRD, EDX, and FTIR. …”
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Integrative study of Anchusa italica Retz flower’s microstructure and chemical composition by Linyang Wang, Haiyan Xu, Zenghong Sun, Haiyan Zhang, Ainiwaer Aikemu, Shuge Tian

“…Infrared and near-infrared spectroscopy were employed to elucidate the vibrational characteristics of the functional groups in the sample. Characteristic structures, including nonglandular hairs, ducts, epidermal cells, and pollen grains, were revealed through microscopic and SEM analyses. …”
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Studies on Adsorption of Fluorescein Dye from Aqueous Solutions Using Wild Herbs by Ghadah M. Al-Senani, Nada S. Al-Kadhi

“…The morphologies of JH and SH were analyzed using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analyses. The JH and SH adsorbents contained different functional groups, which were involved in the binding of the FD molecules during adsorption. …”
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High nitrate and sulfate leaching in response to wetter winters in temperate beech forests by Aron Garthen, Jan Philip Berg, Eva Ehrnsten, Marcin Klisz, Robert Weigel, Lisa Wilke, Jürgen Kreyling

“…We investigated the effects of increased winter rainfall on the ecosystem functioning of European beech forests at their north-eastern distribution range. …”
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Green Synthesis of Pure and Zirconium-Doped Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles Using Aqueous Extract of Sanvitalia procumbens, Its Characterization, Antiplatelet and Cytotoxic Activities by Tasmeena Parveen, Ijaz Ahmad, Madeeha Aslam, Fozia Fozia, Ahmad Khushal, Mohamed Mohany, Salim S. Al-Rejaie, Ziaullah Ziaullah, Marija Milošević

“…The synthesized NPs were characterized by different analytical techniques, such as UV-visible (UV-Vis), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD). …”
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Feasibility and inter-rater reliability of physical performance measures in acutely admitted older medical patients. by Ann Christine Bodilsen, Helle Gybel Juul-Larsen, Janne Petersen, Nina Beyer, Ove Andersen, Thomas Bandholm

“…Absolute reliability was expressed as the standard error of measurement and the smallest real difference as a percentage of their respective means (SEM% and SRD%).…”
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Neuromodulatory effects of caffeine and bromazepam on visual event-related potential (P300): a comparative study Efeitos neuromoduladores da cafeína e do bromazepam no potencial ev... by Mariana Montenegro, Heloisa Veiga, Andréa Deslandes, Maurício Cagy, Kaleb McDowell, Fernando Pompeu, Roberto Piedade, Pedro Ribeiro

“…RESULTS: Statistically significant differences were observed when the caffeine and bromazepam conditions were compared to the normative database. …”
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From bench to bedside via bytes: Multi-omic immunoprofiling and integration using machine learning and network approaches by Hanxi Xiao, Aaron Rosen, Prabal Chhibbar, Lenny Moise, Jishnu Das

“…A significant surge in research endeavors leverages the vast potential of high-throughput omic technology platforms for broad profiling of biological responses to vaccines and cutting-edge immunotherapies and stem-cell therapies under development. These profiles capture different aspects of core regulatory and functional processes at different scales of resolution from molecular and cellular to organismal. …”
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Interaction of silica with polystyrene: mechanical properties, polymer/filler adhesion and failure behavior by Selvin P. Thomas

“…Composites of polystyrene with different loading of silica were prepared by melt mixing in a Brabender Plasticorder at a rotor speed of 60 rpm. …”
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Clade age and species richness are decoupled across the eukaryotic tree of life. by Daniel L Rabosky, Graham J Slater, Michael E Alfaro

“…At the largest phylogenetic scales, the extreme heterogeneity in species richness observed among different groups of organisms is almost certainly a function of many complex and interdependent factors. …”
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An analysis of ramie fiber (Boehmeria nivea L. Gaud) treated with low temperature plasma using a mathematical model by Markus Paramahasti, Valentinus Galih Vidia Putra, Yusril Yusuf

“…FT-IR analysis discovered that fibers that were exposed for four minutes differed from untreated fibers. According to the findings, plasma treatment caused: (1) ramie fiber became more hydrophilic, as indicated by the presence of hydrophilic functional groups such as hydroxyl (O–H), carboxyl (O–C), and carbonyl (C=O) in FT-IR with a deeper T%, (2) ramie fiber mass reduction was accompanied by an increase in surface roughness via SEM testing and image processing, and (3) plasma-treated fiber had a coefficient of mass variation (CV) of 0.7211 higher than untreated fiber. …”
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Growth Allometry of Sweet Corn as Influenced by Tillage and Seaweed under Tarai Region of Nagaland by Shivani Kumari, Lanunola Tzudir, Merentoshi, Hillel M. Chishi, Lenmem Yosung, Takhelmayum Malemnganbi, G. Zion, John Debbarma, Zulutemjen Jamir, Damitre Lytan, B. Selectstar Marwein, Shalini Roy

“…When seeds were treated with 10% S-Sap along with 10% S-Sap spray at three different intervals recorded significantly higher stem girth, number of functional leaves plant-1, leaf area, leaf area index, leaf area duration and chlorophyll index readings. …”
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Additional Treatment Methods for Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms. Literature review by Kacper Gryboś, Mikołaj Lewandowski, Zofia Kwiatkowska, Wojciech Kurkiewicz, Oskar Woźniak, Jowita Mikulska, Joanna Wąsik, Weronika Sepioło, Julia Kiełbratowska

“…Additionally, emerging treatments like stem cell therapy and cannabinoids offer promising but still experimental alternatives. …”
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