Effects of Micro-Topography on Soil Nutrients and Plant Diversity of Artificial Shrub Forest in the Mu Us Sandy Land by Kai Zhao, Long Hai, Fucang Qin, Lei Liu, Guangyu Hong, Zihao Li, Long Li, Yongjie Yue, Xiaoyu Dong, Rong He, Dongming Shi

“…In ecological restoration of arid/semi-arid sandy lands, micro-topographic variations and artificial shrub arrangement synergistically drive vegetation recovery and soil quality improvement. …”
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Greater impacts of reduced than oxidized nitrogen enrichment on plant diversity losses in a temperate grassland by Suxian Ren, Tianci Huo, Xin Jing, Weixing Liu, Xiaowei Gou, Xun Sun, Ru Hou, Junyi Liang

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Flow-cytometry reveals mitochondrial DNA accumulation in Saccharomyces cerevisiae cells during cell cycle arrest by Elena Yu Potapenko, Nataliia D. Kashko, Dmitry A. Knorre

“…In Saccharomyces cerevisiae, flow cytometry enables semi-quantitative estimation of mtDNA levels by measuring the difference in signals between cells lacking mtDNA and those containing mtDNA. …”
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Diverse conditions support near-zero growth in yeast: Implications for the study of cell lifespan by Jordan Gulli, Emily Cook, Eugene Kroll, Adam Rosebrock, Amy Caudy, Frank Rosenzweig

“…Here, we consider alternative ways of cultivating Saccharomyces cerevisiae so that these different metabolic states can be explored in non-dividing cells: (i) yeast cultured as giant colonies on semi-solid agar, (ii) yeast cultured in retentostats and provided sufficient nutrients to meet minimal energy requirements, and (iii) yeast encapsulated in a semisolid matrix and fed ad libitum in bioreactors. …”
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Utilization of chicken eggshell in body scrub formula with rosella extract (Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn) to improve skin moisture by Rahma Nafiah, Ikra Nurohman, Dara Kamelia Shofa

“…Chicken eggshells contain calcium carbonate, which can function as an exfoliating agent for dead skin cells in the epidermis. …”
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Multidisciplinary Approach to the Study of Tableware and Common Wares from Early Medieval Tokharistan by Maura M. Bestetti, Verónica Martínez Ferreras, Josep M. Gurt Esparraguera

“…However, slight variations are observed among the ceramics from distinct sites, related to the procurement of clayey sediments from different sources. Although a certain degree of morphological and technological continuity regarding the preceding Kushano-Sasanian pottery tradition is attested for some functional categories, new shapes and decorations appear, confirming the introduction of new practices in the region.…”
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Vegetation–soil–microbiota dynamics across a 50-year reconstructed grassland chronosequence on the Loess Plateau of China by Yuanyuan Ma, Yan Shen, Ling Jin, Yu Tian, Hongbin Ma, Jian Lan, Bingzhe Fu

“…The improved soil conditions and rhizosphere microbiota are favourable for subsequent establishment of native grass species, leading to the formation of a stable semi-natural grasslands.…”
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The effectiveness of the education provided through the educational-therapeutic model of codependency injury based on the perception of lived experiences on the self-efficacy of ad... by mahdi Dehghanharati, Kazem Barzegar Bafrooei, Marieh Dehghanmanshadi

“…Background: Adolescents need an optimal level of self-efficacy in order to function optimally in different dimensions of their lives. …”
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Nutritional deficiencies and abortions in sheep and goats: An in-depth study from East Azerbaijan Province, Northwest Iran. by Hassan Sadri, Monireh Khordadmehr, Hamid Akbari, Jafar Shirazi, Yaser Jafari-Khataylou, Saba Eskandari, Bahareh Sadat Mirarabshahi, Ali Abdolmaleki

“…Sheep and goats were mainly raised in a semi-intensive system, grazing from spring to mid-autumn and keeping indoors during winter. …”
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Empirical exploration of the 4P theory of creativity using virtual reality by Chiara Lucifora, Claudia Scorolli, Aldo Gangemi

“…In the 4P theory of creativity, Rhodes in 1961 emphasises the importance of different components in human creativity, which arises from the dynamic interplay of four key components: Person, Process, Product, and Press. …”
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Getting back on track after treatment of cancer: A qualitative interview study of cancer survivors' experiences. by Doris van der Smissen, Marjolein Lugtenberg, Manon Enting, Laurens Beerepoot, Floortje Mols, Evelien Brouwers, Dareczka Wasowicz, Margot Joosen

“…The aim of this study was to explore the common experiences of cancer survivors in resuming life after treatment.<h4>Methods</h4>A semi-structured interview study was conducted among 22 cancer survivors having a favorable prognosis after treatment. …”
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Effects of sown and spontaneous inter-row vegetation on weeds and beneficial arthropods in vineyards by Léo Rocher, Emile Melloul, Olivier Blight, Armin Bischoff

“…In vineyards, extensively used inter-row vegetation may be functionally equivalent to such semi-natural habitats, and sowing of plant species rich in floral resources may improve habitat functions. …”
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The PREPARE Study: Acceptability and Feasibility of a Telehealth Trimodal Prehabilitation Program for Women with Endometrial Neoplasia by Elise P. Legault, Paula A. B. Ribeiro, Danielle Moreau-Amaru, Emmanuelle Robert, Sara Forte, Alain S. Comtois, Vanessa Samouëlian, François Tournoux

“…We observed a positive impact on different outcomes across the different groups, such as in the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy quality of life score (SPP; delta = 6.1 [CI: 0.9; 12.6]) and functional capacity measured using the 30″ sit-to-stand test (PACS delta = 2.4 [CI: 1.2; 3.6]). …”
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Short-term use of ceftriaxone sodium leads to intestinal barrier disruption and ultrastructural changes of kidney in SD rats by Wenli Zou, Yueming Liu, Wei Zhang, Bo Lin, Wei Shen, Yiwen Li, Qiang He, Juan Jin

“…At week 12, although the alpha and beta diversities increased to a level similar to that of the control (CON) group, LEfSe analysis indicated that the microbial community composition still differed significantly in each group. In addition, KEGG metabolic prediction revealed different metabolic functions in each group. …”
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FEATURES OF RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN ULTRASTRUCTURES OF THE ENERGY CAPABILITY PROFILE OF FOLLICULAR THYROCYTES IN THE CORRECTION OF ALIMENTARY IODINE DEFICIENCY WITH A LOW DOSE OF ORG... by O.I. Ryabukha

“…The studies have established a multilevel adaptation of follicular thyrocytes to function in adverse conditions while enriching the diet with a low dose of iodine increases their energy capability. …”
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Serial casting for contractures in SMA: consensus derived guidelines for treatment by Laurey Brown, Katie Hoffman, Chiara Corbo-Galli, Carolyn Kelley, Terri Carry, Matt Civitello, Giorgia Coratti, Roberto DeSanctis, Tina Duong, Brigid Driscoll, Jean Flickinger, Allan M. Glanzman, Jennifer Jones, Elizabeth Maczek, Dionne Moat, Jacqueline Montes, Robert Muni-Lofra, Leslie Nelson, Leslie Nelson, Amy Pasternak, Melanie Valle, Kristin J. Krosschell, Kristin J. Krosschell

“…Following completion of the Delphi survey, community insights from patients and caregivers were collected via semi-structured interview.ResultsThis study included the synthesis of meetings from the initial expert panel which produced a comprehensive survey for the different considerations when performing serial casting for an individual with SMA. …”
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Untargeted Metabolomics Reveals Distinct Anthocyanin Profiles in Napier Grass (<i>Pennisetum purpureum</i> Schumach.) Cultivars by Zhi-Yue Wang, Pei-Yin Lin, Chwan-Yang Hong, Kevin Chi-Chung Chou, Ting-Jang Lu

“…In a single-laboratory validation analysis, both absolute and semi-quantitative results reliably reflected the specific distribution of metabolites across different cultivars and plant organs. …”
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Light in the Darkness: Responses to Light and Diel Activity Rhythm in an Eyeless Cave Flatworm (Dendrocoelum italicum) by Benedetta Barzaghi, Raoul Manenti, Gentile Francesco Ficetola, Roberta Pennati, Andrea Melotto

“…We tested 27 D. italicum individuals from ‘Bus del Budrio’ cave, measuring their response to light stimuli in a semi‐obscured experimental arena under different light‐exposure treatments: dim light, bright light and darkness. …”
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Needs and access to health services by people in post-COVID-19 Condition in Brazil: a qualitative study by Kelly Laste Macagnan, Teila Ceolin, Caroline Vasconcellos Lopes, Vanessa de Araujo Marques, Juliana Graciela Vestena Zillmer

“…The sample was intentional, and data collection took place between March and August 2022 through semi-structured interviews. Data were organized using the IRAMUTEQ software and analyzed through content analysis. …”
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Decoupled few-femtosecond phase transitions in vanadium dioxide by Christian Brahms, Lin Zhang, Xiao Shen, Utso Bhattacharya, Maria Recasens, Johann Osmond, Tobias Grass, Ravindra W. Chhajlany, Kent A. Hallman, Richard F. Haglund, Sokrates T. Pantelides, Maciej Lewenstein, John C. Travers, Allan S. Johnson

“…Our experiments show that the system transforms into a bad-metallic phase within 10 fs after photoexcitation, but requires another 100 fs to complete the transition, during which we observe electronic oscillations and a partial re-opening of the bandgap, signalling a transient semi-metallic state. Comparisons with tensor-network simulations and density-functional theory calculations show these features result from an unexpectedly fast structural transition, in which the vanadium dimers separate and untwist with two different timescales. …”
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