Advances in gut microbiota functions in inflammatory bowel disease: Dysbiosis, management, cytotoxicity assessment, and therapeutic perspectives by Ivan Kushkevych, Michaela Dvořáková, Dani Dordevic, Bożena Futoma-Kołoch, Márió Gajdács, Lamiaa A. Al-Madboly, Mohamed Abd El-Salam

“…Despite advances in diagnosis, effective long-term therapeutic options remain limited, with many patients experiencing recurrent symptoms after treatment. The multifactorial origins of ulcerative colitis are widely recognized, but the intestinal microbiome, particularly bacteria from the Desulfovibrionaceae family, is thought to play a central role in the pathogenesis of the disease. …”
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The Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management: first reflections by Gyöngyi Kovács, Karen M. Spens

“…However, an explicit discussion of managerial implications alongside theoretical conclusions would be essential in order to lead to any social and practical implications of the research. …”
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Frugal business model innovation in an Indian emerging market: a multiple case study by Saqib Natasha

“…Originality/value – The originality and value of this study lie in its comprehensive analysis of frugal business model innovation across multiple sectors in the Indian context. …”
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Strategies for transcending the chaos of societal disruptions by John C. Camillus, Jeffrey E. Baker, Anushka I. Daunt, Jungyoon Jang

“…No examples of formal management processes specifically designed to address societal disruptions were identified. Practical implications – The practical implications are significant. …”
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The silent spread: uncovering the diversity and evolution of poxviruses in ticks across Western China’s host landscapes by Yuxi Wang, Zhenhua Lu, Jingjing Hu, Xiaojie Yuan, Weijie Chen, Shuiping Lu, Yue Pan, Qi Chen, Siru Hu, Weilu Zhang, Chenglong Xiong

“…Abstract Background Poxviruses are a diverse group of pathogens with significant implications for both human and animal health. Ticks, as hematophagous arthropods, are capable of switching hosts during their life cycle. …”
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Palaeoproteomic identification of a whale bone tool from Bronze Age Heiloo, the Netherlands by Dekker, Joannes A. A., Mylopotamitaki, Dorothea, Verbaas, Annemieke, Sinet-Mathiot, Virginie, Presslee, Samantha, McCarthy, Morgan L., Olsen, Morten Tange, Olsen, Jesper V., van den Hurk, Youri, Brattinga, Joris, Welker, Frido

“…Identification of the taxonomic origin of bone tools is an important, but often complicated, component of studying past societies. …”
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Research on the return migration characteristics of highly educated groups targeting Wuhan as their intended destination by GAO Zhe, YU Jiayi, QIU Jiayi, ZHU Yuanyuan

“…Notably, the majority of return migrants originated from within this diamond-shaped structure. (2) Distinct regional differences were observed among return migration types. …”
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Mesenchymal stem cells derived extracellular vesicles for chronic kidney disease: pleiotropic mechanisms of actions of a versatile therapy by Elena Ceccotti, Marco Quaglia, Marco Quaglia, Giovanni Camussi, Stefania Bruno

“…It has been proposed that extracellular vesicles (EVs) may mediate the therapeutic effects of the cells of origin and MSC-EVs have shown promise as treatment of different aspects of CKD in experimental settings. …”
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Mass Function of Stellar Black Holes as Revealed by the LIGO–Virgo–KAGRA Observations by Xiao-Fei Dong, Yong-Feng Huang, Zhi-Bin Zhang, Xiu-Juan Li, Ze-Cheng Zou, Chen-Ran Hu, Chen Deng, Yang Liu

“…The number density of black holes is found to depend on redshift as ρ ( z ) ∝ z ^−2.06 — z ^−2.12 based on the two samples. The implications of these findings on the origin of black holes are discussed.…”
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Pangolin scales as adaptations for innate immunity against pathogens by Xuechen Tian, Li Chen, Jinfeng Zhou, Enbo Wang, Mu Wang, Nicholas Jakubovics, Jing Li, Kunping Song, King Tong Lau, Klaus-Peter Koepfli, Siyuan Zhang, Geok Yuan Annie Tan, Yixin Yang, Siew Woh Choo

“…Previous studies indicated pangolin scale might provide an important mechanical defense to themselves. The origin and exact functions of this unique trait remain a mystery. …”
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Disrupted Circadian Rhythms as a Novel Driver of Sarcopenia: Mechanisms, Evidence, and Future Directions by Alina Deniza Ciubean, Theodor Popa, Viorela Mihaela Ciortea, Gabriela Dogaru, Laszlo Irsay

“…While multifactorial in origin, emerging research suggests a compelling link between circadian rhythm disruption and the pathogenesis of sarcopenia. …”
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Exploring a fuzzy relationships among criteria for the development of community-based tourism in Malaysia: a multi-stakeholder perspective by Azizah Ismail, Norwani Mohd Nazari, Nur Ainna Aznida Abdullah

“…Social implications – The social implications of the study underscore the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration in CBT development in Malaysia. …”
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Genetic surveillance of Plasmodium–Anopheles compatibility markers during Anopheles stephensi associated malaria outbreak by Elizabeth Waymire, Dejene Getachew, Isuru Gunarathna, Joseph Spear, Grace Lloyd, Madison Follis, Avery A. Kaye, Said Ali, Solomon Yared, Tamar E. Carter

“…Abstract Background Despite a previous decline in malaria in Ethiopia, an outbreak in Dire Dawa in 2022 implicated the invasive vector Anopheles stephensi as responsible. …”
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Is remittance cost a driver of trade misinvoicing? A case study of Vietnam by Quang Phu Tran

“…Originality/value – This study provides novel insights into the relationship between remittance costs and TBML, offering valuable implications for policy formulation and anti-money laundering (ML) efforts.…”
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Academia’s gig economy: visiting professors by Vance Johnson Lewis

“…Social implications – The trend toward more temporary faculty positions may have broader implications for the future of tenure, academic freedom and the overall structure of higher education institutions. …”
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BRICS expansion in the news coverage of member countries: a political economy perspective by Fedaa Mohamed Abdelaziz Abdeldayem, Sarah Francis Wadie Kswat

“…The study’s scope primarily relies on newspaper coverage, potentially omitting perspectives from other media sources. Practical implications – The practical implications of this research are profound. …”
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Some preliminary questions regarding the mdos rituals by Anne-Marie Blondeau

“…In fact, the term mdos has a much broader implication. The article explores the nature, function and origin of the mdos to show that mdos rituals have in general the function of removing spiritual and material obstacles…”
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Expression at the imprinted dlk1-gtl2 locus is regulated by proneural genes in the developing telencephalon. by Julie Seibt, Olivier Armant, Anne Le Digarcher, Diogo Castro, Vidya Ramesh, Laurent Journot, François Guillemot, Pierre Vanderhaeghen, Tristan Bouschet

“…Imprinting is an epigenetic mechanism that restrains the expression of about 100 genes to one allele depending on its parental origin. Several imprinted genes are implicated in neurodevelopmental brain disorders, such as autism, Angelman, and Prader-Willi syndromes. …”
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Accelerating teacher effectiveness: the power of partnerships by Jodi Eirich, Jane Wildesen

“…Originality/value – As school systems are struggling to retain qualified teachers, high-quality induction programs are necessary.…”
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Compreendendo a Fraude de Madoff: Uma Visão Criminológica e Regulatória by Alessandro Fernandes

“…In addition, it highlights the need to protect whistleblowers and promote a favorable environment for revealing wrongdoing in the financial sector in order to prevent future similar cases. [Originality/value] This article fills a gap in the study of financial regulation by providing a comprehensive analysis of the Madoff case and its implications. …”
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