Investigating biological sex as a moderator of the association of nature exposure with brain health: a cross-sectional UK biobank analysis by Matt Noseworthy, Ryan S. Falck, Liisa A. M. Galea, Todd C. Handy, Teresa Liu-Ambrose

“…Abstract In this cross-sectional analysis of the UK Biobank, we investigated whether biological sex moderates the association of residential nature exposure with brain volume or cognitive function. …”
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The Efficacy and Safety of Tolvaptan in Heart Failure Patients with Congestive Signs: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Mei Zeng, Na Li, Tongshuai Chen, Yun Ti, Chunmei Zhang, Peili Bu

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Therapeutic potential of mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles in ischemic stroke: A meta-analysis of preclinical studies by Xiaoming Zhang, Yibing Guo, Kun Fang, Xiangqian Huang, Duo Lan, Mengqi Wang, Lina Jia, Xunming Ji, Ran Meng, Da Zhou

“…Following rigorous inclusion and exclusion criteria, 73 high-quality studies were selected for meta-analysis. Primary outcomes included reductions in infarct volume/ratio and improvements in functional recovery scores. …”
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Altered Amplitude of Low-Frequency Fluctuations of rs-fMRI Signal followed by rTMS Analgesic Effects in Non-Specific Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) Patients by Mahboubeh Masoumbeigi, Nader Riyahi Alam, Ramin Kordi, Mohsen Rostami, Abbas Rahimiforoushani, Amir Homayoun Jafari, Hasan Hashemi, Anita Ebrahimpour

“…Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) has provided much evidence of pain reduction, but results have not been examined deeply in CLBP symptoms.Objective: The analgesic effect of rTMS in non-specific CLBP patients was evaluated by the amplitude of low-frequency fluctuation (ALFF) analysis in resting-state fMRI.Material and Methods: In this experimental study, fifteen non-specific CLBP participants (46.87±10.89 years) received 20 Hz rTMS over the motor cortex. …”
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Analysis of risk factors in breast cancer patients with hand-foot syndrome and oral mucositis caused by pegylated liposomal doxorubicin by Xianghua Quan, Jing Li, Jialin Sun, Xiaomin Xing, Donghua Liu, Hongyan Ji, Qie Guo

“…Dose intensity and reductions in white blood cell (WBC) counts were associated with the risk of OM. …”
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Comparative effectiveness of various combined interventions for type 2 diabetes and obesity: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Li Cui, Donglei Lu, Sijie Tan, Liquan Cao

“…The SUCRA rankings indicated ART and PMT as the most beneficial interventions. Meta-regression analysis highlighted that VO2max improvements were closely associated with reductions in BMI and HbA1c.ConclusionART and PMT demonstrated comprehensive benefits across multiple metabolic and inflammatory outcomes. …”
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Comparative transcriptomic analysis reveals the important role of hepatic fatty acid metabolism in the acute heat stress response in chickens by Zi Mei, Zhenquan Song, Haobo Zhou, Bin Zheng, Yiwei Xiong, Zheya Sheng, Yanzhang Gong

“…Fatty acid metabolic pathway-associated DMHGs were significantly correlated with rectal temperature, serum GLU, TG, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and aspartate aminotransferase (AST). Functional validation in primary hepatocytes demonstrated that overexpression of FASN attenuated heat stress-induced reductions in triglyceride levels. …”
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Expression analysis of LINC00671 and LINC01913 long non-coding RNAs in gastric cancer patients and their correlation with EMT markers by Fatemeh Taghavinia, Negin Taghehchian, Iman Salahshourifar, Mohammad Reza Abbaszadegan

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Advancements in synthesis, immobilization, characterization, and multifaceted applications of silver nanoparticles: A comprehensive review by Md. Belal Uddin Rabbi, Sadia Haque, Sultana Bedoura

“…Their characteristics render them highly advantageous for various textile, electronics, food and agriculture, water treatment, and biomedical applications. This detailed analysis explores the recent benefits and drawbacks of various synthesis methods, immobilization techniques, and characterization of AgNPs while emphasizing novel strategies that improve their functionality across different substrates. …”
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Analysis of Unmanned Surface Vehicles Heading KF-Based PI-(1+PI) Controller Using Improved Spider Wasp Optimizer by Xiaoyu Li, Xiangye Zeng, Jingyi Wang, Qi Li, Baoshuo Fan, Qi Zeng

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Assessing the Efficiency of Reduced Positional Games in Soccer: A Multivariate Analysis of Technical and Tactical Indicators According to Different Playing Systems by Mostafa Errama, Mustapha Bassiri, Jafaar Atifi, Said Lotfi

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Resistance exercise training improves disuse-induced skeletal muscle atrophy in humans: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Xian Guo, Yanbing Zhou, Xinxin Li, Jinhao Mu

“…Abstract Background This meta-analysis aimed to determine whether resistance exercise training (RET) can attenuate the loss of muscle volume and function in anti-gravitational muscles, especially quadriceps and calf muscles, during immobilization/disuse conditions. …”
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Effect of a multidisciplinary lifestyle intervention on body composition in people with osteoarthritis: Secondary analysis of the “Plants for Joints” randomized controlled trial... by C.A. Wagenaar, W. Walrabenstein, C.S. de Jonge, M. Bisschops, M. van der Leeden, M. van der Esch, P.J.M. Weijs, M.A. Troelstra, M.A. Korteweg, A.J. Nederveen, D. van Schaardenburg

“…This secondary analysis investigated its effects on body composition. …”
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: Effect of radiotherapy on head and neck cancer tissues in patients receiving radiotherapy: a bioinformatics analysis-based study by Zhenjie Guan, Jie Liu, Lian Zheng

“…Subsequently, differential expression analysis and gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA) were performed. …”
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Microgrid modernization using exponential decentralized consensus-based energy assessment by considering renewable generation uncertainties and operational price analysis by Ijaz Ahmed, Muhammad Rehan, Mohammed Alqahtani, Muhammad Khalid

“…The exponential convergence analysis under directed graphs takes into account a Lyapunov function. …”
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Analysis of the mediating role of life style in the relationship between health literacy and self-rated health employing structural equation modeling by Mansour Bagherinia, Shahab Rezaeian, Ebrahim Shakiba, Raheleh Maleki, Abbas Mohammad Karimi Mazhin, Hadi Darvishigilan, Maryam Janatolmakan, Badriyeh Karami

“…Abstract Self-rated health is related to the reduction of the burden of diseases and health outcomes. …”
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Effectiveness of acupuncture and moxibustion combined with rehabilitation training for post-stroke shoulder-hand syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Huawei Gao, Zhihong Li, Wei Chen, Fangfang Shen, Yan Lu

“…The combination therapy also showed superior effects on swelling reduction (SMD = −1.75, 95% CI: −2.08, −1.42) and total response rate (RR = 1.21, 95% CI: 1.01–1.44). …”
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Application Of The Denitrification-Decomposition (DNDC) Model To Retrospective Analysis Of The Carbon Cycle Components In Agrolandscapes Of The Central Forest Zone Of European Russ... by Olga E. Sukhoveeva, Dmitry V. Karelin

“…In growing  season, the agrolandscapes function as a net carbon  sink and accumulate C from the atmosphere  into plant biomass. …”
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An environmentally friendly indigo dyeing process using iron (II) gluconate as a reducing agent by Abdelileh Maha, Ben Ticha Manel, Meksi Nizar, Dhaouadi Hatem

“…This research paper aims to replace the ecologically harmful sodium dithionite traditionally used in the indigo dyeing process with the iron (II) gluconate reducing agent. The density functional theory (DFT) method using the B3LYP 6-311 G(d,p) basis set was used to determine the optimized structures of iron(II) gluconate and indigo. …”
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The Development of Dry Extract Technology from Callus Culture Biomass of <i>Scutellaria baicalensis</i> by A. A. Danilova, N. S. Pivovarova, E. V. Flisyuk

“…The functional characteristics of the S. baicalensis biomass were evaluated and the possibility of obtaining a dry extract on its basis was confirmed. …”
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