AI-powered literature search: some observations and concerns by Farooq Azam Rathore, Fareeha Farooq

“…Some institutes like the Aga Khan University, Karachi have created their basic AI guidelines which can serve as a good starting point.11 Further research should be conducted to develop best practices for integrating AI tools in the research process, ensuring that they complement rather than replace human expertise. …”
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Catchment-specific factors influencing isotopic variability of glacier melt and snowpack in the Himalayas by Tanveer Dar, Tanveer Dar, Nachiketa Rai, Sudhir Kumar

“…On the northern slopes of the Lidder catchment, glacier melt showed isotopic depletion with increasing elevation, typical of alpine glacial processes. Conversely, snow and snowpack samples on northern slopes exhibited moderate isotopic enrichment with altitude, likely influenced by wind redistribution and sublimation. …”
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Glucocorticoid signaling in pancreatic islets modulates gene regulatory programs and genetic risk of type 2 diabetes. by Anthony Aylward, Mei-Lin Okino, Paola Benaglio, Joshua Chiou, Elisha Beebe, Jose Andres Padilla, Sharlene Diep, Kyle J Gaulton

“…Among fine-mapped variants in glucocorticoid-responsive chromatin, a likely casual variant at the 2p21 locus had glucocorticoid-dependent allelic effects on beta cell enhancer activity and affected SIX2 and SIX3 expression. …”
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Deep Futures: Transcending the Boundaries of “Money and Machines” Paradigm by Marcus Anthony

“…Such a narrow focus of policy will likely aggravate social and psychological problems. …”
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Performance and Emission Characteristics of an Engine Fueled with Mangrove Bioethanol–Gasoline Blends by Syarifudin Syarifudin, Eflita Yohana, Muchammad Muchammad, Suhartana Suhartana

“… Alternative fuels are a primary solution to address fuel scarcity and the adverse effects of fossil fuels, such as air pollution. …”
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Non-immunoglobulin E-mediated food allergy by Victoria E. Cook, Lori A. Connors, Timothy K. Vander Leek, Wade Watson

“…Although the exact mechanisms underlying these disorders are not well understood, non-IgE-mediated food allergies likely represent a spectrum of disease with shared pathophysiological processes. …”
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Principles of synaptic encoding of brainstem circadian rhythms by Forrest J. Ragozzino, Ilia N. Karatsoreos, James H. Peters

“…Together these coordinated pre‐ and postsynaptic changes provide nuanced control of synaptic transmission across the day to tune the sensitivity of primary afferent input and likely govern reflex output. …”
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Terrestrial vegetation and climate patterns during the dark layer depositions in the Japan Sea based on a pollen record from the KR07-12 PC-07 in the last glacial–interglacial cycl... by Ryoma Hayashi, Tomohisa Irino

“…Conversely, concentrations in light layers are quite low and likely influenced by changes in transportation and deposition processes associated with atmospheric or oceanic conditions. …”
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Low-temperature biodegradation of freshwater dissolved organic matter during winter-to-spring transition by Corentin Bouvet, Pascale B. Beauregard, Céline Guéguen

“…Biodegradation ranged from 74% to 77% during the spring freshet, with the lowest microbial alteration observed in DOM collected downstream of a marsh at the end of the spring melt season, likely due to increased primary production. These findings highlight the critical role of microbial processes in DOM transformation during periods of rapid hydrological change, providing insights into carbon cycling and ecosystem dynamics in cold aquatic environments.…”
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Possible Role of Platelets in the Development and Progression of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease by Anna F. Sheptulina, Ekaterina O. Liusina, Olga A. Zlobovskaya, Anton R. Kiselev, Oxana M. Drapkina

“…To date, an increasing body of evidence supports the potential role of activated platelets in the pathogenesis of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This is likely due to their ability to secrete biologically active substances that regulate liver regeneration processes, ensure hemostasis, and participate in the immune response. …”
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Education of children with disabilities in New Delhi: When does exclusion occur? by Parul Bakhshi, Ganesh M Babulal, Jean-Francois Trani

“…We found that vulnerable children, particularly children with disabilities are less likely to start school and more likely to drop out of school earlier and before completing their high school education than non-disabled children, showing that the learning process is not inclusive in practice. …”
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Analysis of the Contextual Factors Influencing the Expansion of Construction Violations with an Emphasis on the Role and Position of Key Urban Stakeholders (Case Study: Isfahan Met... by Ahmad Shahivandi, Afsaneh Talebi Varnosfaderani

“…IntroductionIn recent decades, the rise of construction violations has become a significant concern for residents and city managers alike. Factors like high construction costs, lengthy permit processes, citizens' reluctance to renovate, and inconsistencies in city hall policies have made these violations more justifiable in the eyes of the public (Pong et al., 2009, p. 18).This issue is particularly prevalent in developing countries. …”
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Identifying and Prioritizing Creative Tourism Attractions in the Life of the Nomads from the Guest-Host Perspective (Case study: Bakhtiari Tribe, Khuzestan Province) by Mehrnoosh bastenega, Anahita Azarbod

“…Tourists from around the world flock to these areas to immerse themselves in the daily activities of these people, participating in tasks like milking, yogurt and butter making, oil extraction, weaving, carpet weaving, and other handicrafts. …”
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Photic-zone euxinia had a major role in the Devonian-Carboniferous boundary mass extinction by Xiangdong Wang, Stephen E. Grasby, Peter A. Cawood, He Zhao, Zhong-Qiang Chen, Makram Hedhli, Zhengyi Lyu, Guangyi Sun, Fang Hao

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Characteristics, clinical evidence and implementation effects of conditional approvals for drugs in China, a pooled analysis from 2020 to 2023 by Li Yang, Shuoxin Fan, Jie Zhang, Geyun Huang, Yaoyang Tang, Lijia Xue

“…In late 2019, the conditional approval process for drugs in China transitioned from a pilot project to a formal program. …”
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On the organization of the diplomatic service in the post-Horde Chingisid states in the 16th century (Crimean and Kazan khanates): “tets” and “bakshis” by Moiseev M.V.

“…The Russian chancellery was notably reluctant to use the term “tet,” likely because individuals with this title were responsible for collecting specific duties from Russian lands in favor of the Khan. …”
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A Quality Improvement Initiative Using Discharge Education Videos to Improve Communication with Families in a Pediatric Urgent Care by Hannah Carron, Gisella Valderrama, Adam Vukovic

“…Process measures included EMR order use and attachment of updated written discharge instructions. …”
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Immunomodulator Intensification of Etioropic Therapy in Patients with Advanced Pulmonary Tuberculosis by V. M. Kolomiets, A. V. Abramov, N. V. Rachina, N. V. Rubleva

“…The analysis showed that 3419 patients had primary pulmonary tuberculosis, 340 patients had relapsing tuberculosis and 2275 patients had long-term process. …”
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Lessons learned from the co-development of operational climate forecast services for vineyards management by N. Pérez-Zanón, V. Agudetse, E. Baulenas, P.A. Bretonnière, C. Delgado-Torres, N. González-Reviriego, A. Manrique-Suñén, A. Nicodemou, M. Olid, Ll. Palma, M. Terrado, B. Basile, F. Carteni, A. Dente, C. Ezquerra, F. Oldani, M. Otero, F. Santos-Alves, M. Torres, J. Valente, A. Soret

“…Users will benefit from earlier access to the information than the current time-lapse. ● Co-production. The co-production process ensures the service is designed based on user needs and feedback which is more likely to be adopted and effectively utilized by users. …”
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An In Vitro Phytohormone Survey Reveals Concerted Regulation of the Cannabis Glandular Trichome Disc Cell Proteome by Nicolas Dimopoulos, Qi Guo, Lei Liu, Matthew Nolan, Rekhamani Das, Lennard Garcia-de Heer, Jos C. Mieog, Bronwyn J. Barkla, Tobias Kretzschmar

“…Several were key proteins for leucoplast differentiation, cuticular wax and fatty acid metabolism, and primary metabolism regulation, denoting that cytokinin, JA, and SA signalling are likely important for coordinating cannabis GT differentiation and development.…”
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