Clove (<i>Syzygium aromaticum</i>) Pods: Revealing Their Antioxidant Potential via GC-MS Analysis and Computational Insights by Abdelmuhsin Abdegadir Abdelmuhsin, Abdel Moniem Elhadi Sulieman, Zakaria Ahmed Salih, Meshari Al-Azmi, Naimah Asid Alanaizi, Ahmed Eisa Goniem, Mohammad Jahoor Alam

“…Finding out how effective clove buds are as antioxidants was the driving force behind this study’s GC-MS investigation and computational discoveries. <b>Methods:</b> This inquiry into clove pods focused on the chemical composition of clove using the GC-MS technique, as well as its antioxidant qualities and computational modeling. …”
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Distinct gut microbiota profiles and network properties in older Korean individuals with subjective cognitive decline, mild cognitive impairment, and Alzheimer’s disease by Sang Joon Son, Xuanga Wu, Hyun Woong Roh, Yong Hyuk Cho, Sunhwa Hong, You Jin Nam, Chang Hyung Hong, Sunmin Park

“…This study aimed to investigate the gut microbiota profiles of 346 older Korean individuals with subjective cognitive decline but no symptoms (SCD), mild cognitive impairment (MCI), or Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Methods Participants aged an average of 72.3 years underwent the profiling of cognitive function, amyloid-β (Aβ) deposition, apolipoprotein E (APOE) genetic variants, depression status, nutrition, and lifestyles. …”
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Changes in Gut Microbiota and Serum Metabolites in Patients with Extreme Obesity by Libuša Kubáňová, Adela Penesová, Ivan Hric, Jana Babjaková, Eva Baranovičová, Marián Grendár, Viktor Bielik

“…Methods: A total of 19 non-diabetic participants with EO (average age ± SD: 35.4 ± 7.0 years, average BMI ± SD: 48.8 ± 6.7 kg.m⁻²) and 23 HLC participants (average age ± SD: 31.7 ± 14.8 years, average BMI ± SD: 22.2 ± 1.7 kg.m⁻²) were investigated. …”
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Associations between antenatal prednisone exposure and long-term cortisol and cortisone concentrations in children born to women with rheumatoid arthritis: results from a nationwid... by Johanna M W Hazes, Hilal Ince-Askan, Erica L T van den Akker, Yolanda B de Rijke, Elisabeth F C van Rossum, Radboud J E M Dolhain

“…Objectives To identify whether children with antenatal prednisone exposure have chronically elevated cortisol and cortisone concentrations, an altered body composition or higher blood pressure. In addition, to identify whether maternal rheumatoid arthritis disease (RA) activity is associated with these alterations.Methods In this prospective study, 56 children (mean age=10.0 years) with and 61 children (mean age=9.6 years) without antenatal prednisone exposure, born to women with RA, were included. …”
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Mineral-Pore Integration: A new perspective by Shuheng Du

“…The integration of these methods aims to reveal novel flow behaviors, optimize displacement strategies, and enhance residual oil recovery. …”
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Novel Techniques to Reduce Transformer Inrush Current Using EMTP Software by Amir Ghaedi, Reza Sedaghati, Mehrdad Mahmoudian

“…Additionally, alternative mitigation methods such as controlled energization timing, residual flux regulation, and transformer pre-loading are assessed. …”
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Diet and feeding strategy of Northeast Atlantic mackerel (Scombrus scomber) in Icelandic waters. by Cecilia Kvaavik, Gudmundur J Óskarsson, Anna Kristín Daníelsdóttir, Gudrún Marteinsdóttir

“…Predator-prey relations, as well as the trophic ecology of highly migratory marine species, is important to understand their impact on the ecosystem. Conventional methods were used to study the diet composition and feeding strategy of the Northeast Atlantic mackerel (Scombrus scomber), during their summer feeding migration to Icelandic waters in 2009-2014. …”
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The Microstructure and Modification of the Interfacial Transition Zone in Lightweight Aggregate Concrete: A Review by Jian Zhou, Yiding Dong, Tong Qiu, Jiaojiao Lv, Peng Guo, Xi Liu

“…By identifying key trends and research gaps—particularly the lack of predictive models and standardized characterization methods—this review aims to synthesize key findings and identify knowledge gaps to support future material design in LWAC.…”
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Assessing the link of malnutrition with diabetes and mortality risk in heart failure patients by Konstantinos Prokopidis, Yang Chen, Yang Liu, Ziyi Zhong, Jordi Morwani‐Mangnani, Daniel J. Cuthbertson, Rajiv Sankaranarayanan, Gregory Y.H. Lip, Masoud Isanejad

“…In addition, propensity score matching and inverse probability weighting were used to adjust for confounders for logistic regression model and Cox proportional hazards model analyses. …”
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A study on the mechanism of Bushen Kaiqiao Formula in modulating microglial activation to alleviate neuroinflammation in ADHD by Jiaqi Zhang, Ruxin Sun, Yu Xiong, Yuting Yang, Jing Wang, Kanglin Zhu, Xinqiang Ni, Min Huang

“…Methods: Ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with a tandem mass spectrometer (UHPLC-MS/MS) was used to qualitatively analyze the chemical composition of Bushen Kaiqiao Formula, and network pharmacology was applied to predict its potential therapeutic targets and ADHD-related pathways ADHD-like behaviors, including hyperactivity, impulsivity, spatial memory, and attention, were assessed using the Open Field Test, Elevated Plus Maze, and Y-Maze Test at weeks 2 and 4. …”
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Community structure and diversity of soil nematodes in different slope directions of wild cherry plum forests in Xinjiang, China by CAO Jing, CUI Dong, JIANG Zhicheng, YAN Jiangchao, WU Yunhao, LIU Junqi, GUO Jinfeng, HAN Yaxin, HAN Shutong

“…A total of 20 plots were set and soil samples collected using the five-point sampling method. Soil samples from different sampling points in the same plot were pooled to form a single soil sample. …”
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Study of a combined biological product with antibacterial and probiotic activity by V. A. Neschislyaev, E. G. Shilova, A. M. Nikolaeva, E. V. Orlova

“…The Appelmans method showed that the combined biological product had high antimicrobial activity against microorganisms homologous to the complex bacteriophage. …”
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Ruta montana L. from Morocco: comprehensive phytochemical analysis and exploration of its antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties by Mohamed El Ouardi, Mohamed El Ouardi, Aziz Drioiche, Aziz Drioiche, Imane Tagnaout, Aicha Benouahi, Aicha Benouahi, Omkulthom AL kamaly, Abdelaaty Abdelaziz Shahat, El Makhoukhi Fadoua, El Makhoukhi Fadoua, Handaq Nadia, Sevser Sahpaz, Touriya Zair, Mohamed Alaoui Belghiti

“…Antimicrobial activity was assessed using minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) assays, while antioxidant potential was evaluated using the DPPH radical scavenging method. Analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects were tested using abdominal writhing and edema inhibition models, respectively. …”
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Cell-type-specific subtyping of epigenomes improves prognostic stratification of cancer by Qi Luo, Andrew E. Teschendorff

“…We illustrate this concept in the context of DNA methylation data of liver and kidney cancer, deriving in each case novel cancer subtypes and assessing their prognostic relevance against current state-of-the-art prognostic models. Results In both liver and kidney cancer, we reveal improved cell-type-specific prognostic models, not discoverable using standard methods. …”
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Genetic compatibility and ecological connectivity drive the dissemination of antibiotic resistance genes by David Lund, Marcos Parras-Moltó, Juan S. Inda-Díaz, Stefan Ebmeyer, D. G. Joakim Larsson, Anna Johnning, Erik Kristiansson

“…We used a phylogenetic method to identify instances of horizontal ARG transfer in ~1 million bacterial genomes. …”
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The opportunity cost of household transport expenditure in South Africa by Mienke Knipe, Stephan Krygsman

“…Understanding these expenditure trade-offs provides insights for policy, especially as the National Public Transport Subsidy Policy is being prepared. Method: Using data from the Living Conditions Survey of 2014/2015, the study applies fractional logit regression models to estimate the impact of varying household transport expenses on other expenditure categories across diverse household demographics. …”
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RATIONALE FOR THE USE OF QUAIL MEAT IN THE PRODUCTION OF HYPOALLERGENIC PRODUCTS FOR CHILDREN by A. M. Patieva, S. V. Patieva, A. V. Zykova, T. P. Patieva

“…The modeling of prescription compositions of products containing dietary raw materials of low allergenic activity has been carried out, a technology for the production of products developed, including the heat treatment of whole quail carcasses, which has made it possible to reduce the loss of meat juice to 35.8% against 55.17% during heat treatment of deboned meat. …”
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Fracture Analysis of Compressor Impellers in Olefin Units: Numerical and Metallurgical Approach by Mojtaba Esmailzadeh, Maryam Delshah, Seyedeh Mina Amirsadat, Ahmad Azari, Rouhollah Fatehi, Mohsen Rezaei, Hasan Bazai, Farhad Ghadyanlou, Amir Saidizad, Mohsen Sharifpur

“…Furthermore, a finite element method and a 3D point cloud data technique have used to determine critical stress points on the surface of impellers. …”
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Avian Community Structure and Spatial Distribution in Anthropogenic Landscapes in Central Mexico by Jorge Enrique Ramírez-Albores

“…The study was conducted using the linear transect method to assess the diversity and composition of bird communities from November 2019 to March 2022, recording 290 total bird species. …”
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Explaining the Pattern of Effective Factors in Building the Capacity of Extension Experts in the Development of Smart Climate Agriculture in the Northwestern Provinces of the Count... by M. Rafiee Sefid Dashti, S.M. Mirdamadi, S.J. Farajollah Hosseini, S. Shokri

“…ConclusionFor data analysis, the method of structural equation modeling with the approach of partial least squares based on PLS3 software was used. …”
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