The Pore Structure and Fractal Characteristics of Upper Paleozoic Coal-Bearing Shale Reservoirs in the Yangquan Block, Qinshui Basin by Jinqing Zhang, Xianqing Li, Xueqing Zhang, Xiaoyan Zou, Yunfeng Yang, Shujuan Kang

“…Fractal dimension <i>D</i>₁ shows a significant positive correlation with clay mineral content, highlighting the role of diagenetic modification in enhancing the complexity of interlayer pores. …”
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Antistripping potential of cement kiln dust on recycled asphalt pavement. Innovative Infrastructure Solutions by Usman, Kabiru Rogo, Ali, Atheer Muhammed, Wakawa, Yakubu Mamman, Usman, Abbas

“…A total of fve (5) asphalt concrete (AC14) mixtures were produced with an optimal 3% CKD used in the modifed mixtures at the optimum binder content (OBC). …”
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The effect of surface roughness on the formation of passivation layer on the A356 aluminum alloy by Jiawei Li, Dongzhu Lu, Quantong Jiang, Wenke Gao, Chaoqun Li, Qichao Zhang, Yishan Jiang, Yanliang Huang, Baorong Hou

“…These findings provided new insights into the microstructural mechanisms underlying passivation layer formation and highlighted the critical role of surface treatment in optimizing corrosion resistance.…”
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The Moderating Effect of Financial Constraint on the Relationship between Economic Policy Uncertainty and Corporate Financialization by Vahid Taghizadeh Khanqah, Younes Badavar Nahandi

“…Recent empirical studies emphasize the critical role of financial constraints in moderating the effects of economic policy uncertainty on corporate financing. …”
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Assessment of the influence of gap wall mobility factor at calculation of leakage in working section of a scroll compressor. Part 2 by V. A. Pronin, A. V. Kovanov, V. A. Tsvetkov, E. N. Mikhailova, P. A. Belov

“…Leakage of the working substance in the compressor's flow gaps accounts for a large share of its volumetric losses. The optimality of calculated and approximated characteristics depends on the accuracy of quantitative component determination. …”
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Prediction of secondary metabolites in hydroponically produced tomatoes: multivariate influence of abiotic climatic factors as well as photosynthesis and transpiration rates by Grigorij Devadze, Dennis Dannehl, Annika Nerlich, Uwe Schmidt, Stefan Streif, Stefan Streif

“…It was discovered for the first time that, photosynthesis rates also play a significant role in the accumulation of secondary metabolites. …”
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Effects of nitrogen management on grain yield and nitrogen use efficiency of two hybrid rice varieties with different panicle masses by Yang Shimin, Yang Zhiyuan, Sun Yongjian, Ma Jun

“…According to the relation formula between panicle N ratio and grain yield, 33% was the optimal panicle N ratio which produced the most grains for large panicle hybrid rice, while the optimal panicle N ratio for medium panicle hybrid rice was 27%. …”
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Investigating the impact of the regularization parameter on EEG resting-state source reconstruction and functional connectivity using real and simulated data by F. Leone, A. Caporali, A. Pascarella, C. Perciballi, O. Maddaluno, A. Basti, P. Belardinelli, L. Marzetti, G. Di Lorenzo, V. Betti

“…Accurate EEG source localization is crucial for mapping resting-state network dynamics and it plays a key role in estimating source-level functional connectivity. …”
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Innovative MOF-enhanced electroanalytical approach for sensitive sunitinib malate detection in renal carcinoma patients using CuO/lanthanum MOF-modified carbon paste electrode by Azza H. Rageh, Mohamed I. Said, Asmaa Abdeltawab, Fatma A.M. Abdel-aal

“…This study uniquely emphasizes the crucial role of MOF synthesis techniques in optimizing electrocatalytic properties and enhancing electroanalytical performance. …”
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Chromosome-level genome of Cyprinus rubrofuscus ♀ × Sinocyclocheilus grahami ♂ provides high-quality parental haplotype genomes and insights into hybrid economic traits enhancement... by Yanhui Yin, Yuanwei Zhang, Anli Wu, Wei Dao, Jing Long, Xiaofu Pan, Junxing Yang, Xiaoai Wang

“…Conversely, SG-Hg played a central role in optimizing fatty acid composition in CRSG, with genes involved in polyunsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis and degradation showing markedly higher expression levels than their CR-Hg counterparts. …”
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Progress in controllable asymmetric coordination studies of single-atom catalysts in energy catalysis by Ying CHENG, Chengxu ZHANG, Xinpei LI, Jue HU

“…Energy is foundational for the advancement of human society, occupying a pivotal role in the national economy. Single-atom catalysts (SACs) are a promising catalyst material in the chemistry and energy fields owing to their high activity, high efficiency, adjustable electronic structure, and low price. …”
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A decision-space model explains context-specific decision-making by Dirk W. Beck, Cory N. Heaton, Luis D. Davila, Lara I. Rakocevic, Sabrina M. Drammis, Danil Tyulmankov, Atanu Giri, Shreeya Umashankar Beck, Qingyang Zhang, Michael Pokojovy, Kenichiro Negishi, Alexis A. Salcido, Neftali F. Reyes, Andrea Y. Macias, Serina A. Batson, Paulina Vara, Raquel J. Ibáñez Alcalá, Safa B. Hossain, Graham L. Waller, Laura E. O’Dell, Travis M. Moschak, Ki A. Goosens, Alexander Friedman

“…Abstract Optimal decision-making requires consideration of internal and external contexts. …”
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Exploring the potential of fungal proteases in aquatic environments of the Tapajós Basin, Brazil by Aline Lima de Aguiar, Ana Luiza Figueira da Silva, Rayane Bonfim Ferreira Xavier, Marcos Diones Ferreira Santana, Dávia Marciana Talgatti, Fernando Abreu Oliveira, Carlos Ivan Aguillar-Vildoso, Érica Simplício de Souza, Márcio Barreto Rodrigues, João Paulo Alves Silva, Lívia Melo Carneiro, Clarice Maia Carvalho, João Vicente Braga de Souza, Eveleise Samira Martins Canto

“…We also included the kinetics of protease production of P. citrinum UFOPA-MI0019 under solid-state fermentation using wheat bran, indicating a peak (340 ± 30 UI/mL) in enzyme activity at 72 hours of fermentation at an optimal temperature of 30 °C. These findings highlight the ecological role and industrial potential of Amazonian fungi, contributing to sustainable waste transformation.…”
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Effectiveness of Biochar on Cd Migration and Bioaccumulation in a Multi-Species Alkaline Fluvo-Aquic Soil System by Dongqin Li, Changhong Lai, Hongzhi He, Dian Wen, Yiran Cao, Zhichao Wu, Furong Li, Hanzhi Shi, Xu Wang, Guikui Chen

“…This study evaluates biochar’s dual role in Cd remediation and ecological trade-offs using a multi-species soil system (wheat–earthworm–soil). …”
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Highly dispersed Cu0-Cuδ+/MgO-FeOx catalyst for the synergistic enhancement of the hydrogenation of furfural by Shuaishuai Wang, Lingyu Jia, Shanshan Dang, Mingkun Zhang, Tianliang Lu, Xiang Gao, Weifeng Tu, Zhenzhou Zhang

“…In-situ X-ray diffraction (XRD), in-situ DRIFT, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and other analytical techniques confirmed that Cu0-Cuδ+ sites assume a predominant role in catalytic reactions. At the optimal Cu/Fe ratio, the oxygen vacancies generated by FeOx facilitated the activation of the FF molecules. …”
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Cystic Artery Bleeding: Imaging Insights and Systematic Review of Endovascular Management by Francesco Tiralongo, Davide Giuseppe Castiglione, Rosita Comune, Stefano Palmucci, Chandra Bortolotto, Fiore De Simone, Filomena Pezzullo, Giovanni Ferrandino, Giacomo Sica, Paolo Ricci, Mariano Scaglione, Antonio Basile, Stefania Tamburrini

“…Methods: This pictorial essay highlights key imaging findings in CAB and pseudoaneurysms, emphasizing the role of ultrasound, CT, and digital subtraction angiography (DSA) in diagnosis and management planning. …”
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Effect of sodium promotion on zinc-ferrite catalysts for CO and CO2 co-conversion: Insights from in situ and theoretical studies by Mansurbek Urol ugli Abdullaev, Gyungah Park, Nam Sun Kim, Jin-Ju Lee, Yang Sik Yun, Jung Ho Shin, Hee-Joon Chun, Yong Tae Kim

“…These findings emphasize the key role of Na in modifying catalytic activity and offer valuable insights for optimizing CO/CO2 co-conversion processes.…”
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Sodium alginate-based biochar gel spheres: synthesis, structural analysis, and ofloxacin adsorption efficiency by Qingrui Zhao, Hongpei Zhang, Xiaohui Zhao, Xiaodan Wang, Ke Zhang, Zheng Binguo, Songchao Wang, Baogui Wang, Fuzhi Guo, Yuqian Ma, Di Mao

“…Composite gel spheres (SA-BC) were prepared by using sodium alginate (SA) as a carrier and adding peanut shell biochar, and their preparation conditions were optimized to evaluate their effectiveness in removing the ofloxacin (OFX) from water. …”
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Beta-Glucans in Biotechnology: A Holistic Review with a Special Focus on Yeast by Nirmal Sarkar, Atharva Anand Mahajan, Sagarjyoti Pathak, Prakriti Seth, Ankita Chowdhury, Indrilla Ghose, Shrimanti Das, Rajanyaa Chowdhury, Aishi Bera, Anuvab Dey, Anushka Dutta, Ipsita Majumder, Subhrojyoti Ghosh, Ramya Lakshmi Rajendran, Prakash Gangadaran

“…Finally, this review explores the therapeutic potential of yeast-derived β-glucans, focusing on their role in immunomodulation and metabolic regulation and their emerging applications in biomedicine, functional foods, and industrial formulations. …”
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Swiss Consensus on Prenatal and Early Postnatal Urinary Tract Dilation: Practical Approach and When to Refer by Atessa Bahadori, Alexandra Wilhelm-Bals, Julien Caccia, Hassib Chehade, Alexandra Goischke, Céline Habre, Daniela Marx-Berger, Samuel Nef, Oliver Sanchez, Giuseppina Spartà, Isabelle Vidal, Rodo O. von Vigier, Jacques Birraux, Paloma Parvex

“…The overarching goal of a systematic approach to UTD is to ultimately optimize kidney health during childhood and improve long-term renal function prognosis.…”
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