Early brain gene network alterations and growth disruptions in juvenile Chinese longsnout catfish (Leiocassis longirostris) induced by 17β-estradiol and 17α-methyltestosterone by Yang Feng, Hua Ye, Yongqiang Deng, Zhongmeng Zhao, Han Zhao, Senyue Liu, Lu Zhang, Yuanliang Duan, Zhipeng Huang, Jun Du, Qiang Li, Jian Zhou, Chengyan Mou

“…Growth inhibition was observed in both treatment groups, with E2β-induced reductions in body weight exceeding those of MT. Functional enrichment analysis linked these transcriptional changes to disrupted pathways in synaptic signaling, chromatin remodeling, and endocrine regulation. …”
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Biventricular electromechanical dysfunction and molecular remodeling in a rat model of advanced pulmonary arterial hypertension by Francesco Paolo Lo Muzio, Alessia Caputo, Rosario Statello, Mirko Hu, Roberta Maestri, Giovanna Pelà, Aderville Cabassi, Margherita Burattini, Giacomo Rozzi, Silvia Berrettoni, Barbara Montanini, Stefano Rossi, Lorenzo Fassina, Giovanni Battista Luciani, Gianluigi Condorelli, Michele Miragoli

“…Methods In this study, we investigate the late-stage effects of PAH on both electrical and mechanical functions, as well as their coupling, in each ventricle using the monocrotaline-treated rat model. …”
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Assessment of Sleep Patterns and Their Correlation with Height in Children Aged 8–11 Years: Insights from the Sleep Disturbance Scale for Children (SDSC) by Ahmad mahfur, Laksmitha Saktiono Safitri, Hawin Nurdiana, Annisa Nurul Arofah

“…Sleep plays a crucial role in human growth, particularly during slow-wave sleep when the growth hormone functions optimally. Sleep disturbances are prevalent in 20–30% of children. …”
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Predicting Urban Vitality at Regional Scales: A Deep Learning Approach to Modelling Population Density and Pedestrian Flows by Feifeng Jiang, Jun Ma

“…By advancing urban vitality prediction, UVPN provides a robust framework for evidence-based urban planning, supporting the creation of more sustainable, functional, and livable cities.…”
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An asymmetric NARDL approach to the J-curve phenomenon and export competitiveness in India-US trade by Sayed Gulzar Ganai, Javid Ahmad Khan

“…Using the Non-linear Autoregressive Distributed Lag (NARDL) model, impulse response functions, and other econometric techniques, the study investigates both short- and long-run dynamics. …”
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VERIFICATION OF A TRAIN ON RAILWAY TRACK SIMULATION AND OPTIMIZATION SYSTEM by Adam MAŃKA, Piotr KISIELEWSKI, Jarosław KONIECZNY, Krzysztof LABISZ, Janusz ĆWIEK

“…The model implements the module for multiple-criteria optimization with a set of proposed objective functions allowing reductions in train passing time, total costs, energy consumption, and adverse environmental impacts. …”
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Machinability and Geometric Evaluation of FFF-Printed PLA-Carbon Fiber Composites in CNC Turning Operations by Sergio Martín-Béjar, Fermín Bañón-García, Carolina Bermudo Gamboa, Lorenzo Sevilla Hurtado

“…These findings support the use of machining operations as a viable and efficient post-processing method for improving the functionality of polymer-based components produced by additive manufacturing.…”
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Enzymatic Extraction of Hawthorn Pectin Under Ultrahigh Pressure: Optimization and Characterization by Zheng Ye, Qiaoshuang Lu, Dihu Lv, Chun Yang

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Unraveling the complexities: morpho-physiological and proteomic responses of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) to dual drought and salt stress by Charlie Sithole, Rotondwa Rabelani Sinthumule, Joseph Lesibe Gaorongwe, Oziniel Ruzvidzo, Tshegofatso Bridget Dikobe

“…Catalytic and binding activities were the predominant molecular functions detected across treatments suggesting their central role in stress response. …”
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Honeybee colony soundscapes: Decoding distance-based cues and environmental stressors by Nayan Di, Chunjing Zhu, Zongwen Hu, Muhammad Zahid Sharif, Baizhong Yu, Fanglin Liu

“…These findings highlight the utility of acoustic analysis for studying honey bee behavior and underscore the importance of mitigating environmental stressors to sustain pollinator populations.…”
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A feasibility study of a tailored mindfulness-based group intervention for psychological distress and adjustment for allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant outpatients by Litza Kiropoulos, Phuong Linh Dang, Vanja Rozenblat

“…Conclusions This study found that a tailored six-week mindfulness group intervention was feasible and accepted by haematological cancer patients post-HSCT and that participants reported improvements in factors such as functional wellbeing and reductions in anxious preoccupation.…”
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Influence of plant species on triclosan removal and associated microbial communities in the vertical-flow constructed wetland by Naveen Chand, Vineet Singh, Surindra Suthar

“…This study investigated plant species' role in removing triclosan (TCS) and functional bacterial diversity in the rhizosphere of vertical flow-constructed wetlands (VFCWs). …”
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Annexin A3 Knockdown Suppresses Lung Adenocarcinoma by Ying-Fu Liu, Qing-Qing Liu, Yue-Hua Zhang, Jing-Hua Qiu

“…Our previous study identified an elevated abundance of annexin A3 (Anxa3) as a novel prognostic biomarker of lung adenocarcinoma (LADC) through quantitative proteomics analysis. However, the biological functions of Anxa3 in LADC are not fully clear. …”
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Molecular Mechanism of Long Noncoding RNA SNHG14 in Osteogenic Differentiation of Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells through the NEDD4L/FOXA2/PCP4 Axis by Han Wang, Mingxing Fan, Yan An, Da He

“…RT-qPCR and cell staining showed that SNHG14 downregulation repressed OD of BMSCs, as manifested by reductions in osteopontin and osteocalcin levels, the mineralization degree, and alkaline phosphatase activity. …”
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Investigation of 1,3-Diketone and Nano-Copper Additives for Enhancing Boundary Lubrication Performance by Jingsi Wang, Dezhi Teng, Jiawei Fan, Xi Zhang, Qihang Cui, Ke Li, Pay Jun Liew

“…Compared to the original oil without additives, the friction force was reduced by up to 16.7%, while the wear of the piston ring and cylinder liner was decreased by up to 21.6% and 15.1% at 150 °C, respectively. A worn surface analysis indicated that the addition of 1,3-diketone and functionalized nano-copper particles influenced the depolymerization and tribo-chemical reactions of the anti-wear additive ZDDP (zinc dialkyldithiophosphate) in the original engine oil. …”
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Evaluation of an inpatient psychocardiological rehabilitation program in Austria: Psychosocial outcomes of a six-month cohort study. by Martin Matzka, Reinhard Lenz, Cathrin Köller-Janauschek, Maria Neubauer, Monika Mustak-Blagusz, Johann Mikl

“…Time and social functioning (SAS-SR) on admission were included as explanatory variables. …”
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Experimental study on the effectiveness of inhibitors affected by high-temperature coal bodies by Xuefeng Wang, Yuhao Liu, Bing Lu, Ye Liu, Ling Qiao, Xun Zhang

“…Specifically, CO content for 90-CaCl2 and 90-EDTMPA was 8.68 % and 14.96 % of that in untreated coal at 30 °C, with oxygen consumption rates of 12.78 % and 13.16 %, respectively. Functional group reductions were also observed. TBHQ showed optimal performance at 60 °C, with ignition points for 90-CaCl2, 90-EDTMPA, and 60-TBHQ delayed by 54.76 °C, 19.69 °C, and 12.33 °C, respectively, compared to untreated coal at 30 °C. …”
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The effects of spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) supplementation on serum fasting blood glucose, lipid parameters, and oxidative stress markers in male rats with type 2 diabetes by Ahmad Zare Javid, Hamidreza Razmi, Seyed Ali Mard, Somayeh Tankarami Bagheri Nejad

“…Our study results suggested that Spirulina, as a promising agent, at lower doses may have been considered as a functional food for the management of diabetes mellitus.…”
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Biodegradation of low-density polyethylene LDPE by marine bacterial strains Gordonia alkanivorans PBM1 and PSW1 isolated from Mediterranean Sea, Alexandria, Egypt by Donia M. Wafaa, Mahmoud W. Sadik, Hala F. Eissa, Kareem Tonbol

“…Biodegradation was further confirmed through the formation of cracks and cavities observed through scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Infrared analysis indicated significant changes in LDPE functional groups and a decrease in the carbonyl index. …”
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EXPLORING AUTOMATED SUMMARIZATION: FROM EXTRACTION TO ABSTRACTION by Svetlana G. Sorokina

“…The study draws on a selection of scientific publications across various disciplines, testing the functionality and output quality of automated summarization tools such as Summate.it, WordTune, SciSummary, Scholarcy, and OpenAI ChatGPT-4. …”
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