A stakeholder driven engagement strategy to support the development of harmful algal bloom control technologies: A case study with DinoSHIELD by Alexandria G. Hounshell, Madison Horgan, Christopher L. Cummings, Elizabeth Staugler, Lynn E. Wilking, Alan J. Kennedy, Yanfei Wang, Kathryn J. Coyne, Kaytee L. Pokrzywinski

“…Participants showed enthusiasm for the technology's natural derivation while identifying crucial research gaps that have been incorporated into ongoing development. This work establishes the first rigorous baseline of stakeholder perceptions for marine HAB control technologies and validates a replicable model for environmental management strategies. …”
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From fish to fiber: 3D-nanoprinted optical neuromast for multi-integrated underwater detection by Liangye Li, Xuhao Fan, Geng Chen, Yueqi Liu, Fujun Zhang, Zhuolin Chen, Zhi Zhang, Wangyang Xu, Shixiong Zhang, Yuncheng Liu, Zongjing Li, Hui Gao, Zhijun Yan, Wei Xiong, Qizhen Sun

“…However, artificial perception devices face challenges in replicating comparable sensitivity and multi-dimensional integration of fish in function and scale. …”
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Agronomic performance of curly lettuce seedlings from mill compost substrate under organic cropping system by Luiz Fernando de Sousa Antunes, Adelson Paulo Araújo, Maria Elizabeth Fernandes Correia, Norma Gouvêa Rumjanek, José Guilherme Marinho Guerra

“…Purpose: Millicompost is an organic substrate generated by the activity of millipedes (diplopods) with high potential for seedling production. This work aimed to evaluate the performance of green curly lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) using seedlings produced with millicompost, at different levels of nitrogen (N) fertilization at seedling transplant, in an organic production system. …”
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Can the inhibition of glycogen synthase kinase 3 mimic the physiological effects of exercise on muscle and other organs? by Briana L. Hockey, Jessica L. Braun, Rene Vandenboom, Paul J. LeBlanc, Rebecca E.K. MacPherson, Val A. Fajardo

“…Additionally, since the existing exercise mimetics largely focus on replicating aerobic exercise by facilitating skeletal muscle adaptations, we center our review on this exercise modality and tissue. …”
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In Silico Identification of Banana High-Confidence MicroRNA Binding Sites Targeting Banana Streak GF Virus by Muhammad Aleem Ashraf, Babar Ali, Maryam Fareed, Ahsan Sardar, Eisha Saeed, Samaa Islam, Shaher Bano, Naitong Yu

“…Therefore, the current work provides useful biological material and opens a new range of opportunities for generating BSGFV-resistant banana plants through the genetic manipulation of the selected miRNAs.…”
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Adaptability and phenotypic stability of sugarcane clones in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul using multi-information methodology by Clodomiro Nicácio do Nascimento Júnior, Leandro Escobar Dalarosa, Jéssica Maria dos Santos, Moacir Marreiro da Silva, Lívia Maria Chamma Davide, João Carlos Civieiro, Hermann Paulo Hoffmann, Amanda Gonçalves Guimarães

“…Therefore, the present work aims to study the adaptability and stability of sugarcane genotypes in terms of tons of sugarcane per hectare (TCH) in four environments in Mato Grosso do Sul and identify the superior genotypes through criteria multi-information. …”
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Cost-benefit analysis and sustainability considerations in starting a restaurant: A case study from Sri Lanka by Sahan Perera, Dunith Abeyaratne, Kavindu Nimesh, Sakith Dewnith, Yasas Sri, Methuli Mewanya, Haritha Perera, Kavindi Wathsala, Sarasi Perera, Thilina Jayathilaka, Nuwan Jayarathna

“…Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth; SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure; SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities; SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. …”
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Bio-orthogonally double cross-linked alginate-gelatin hydrogels with tunable viscoelasticity for cardiac tissue engineering by Daniele Testore, Alice Zoso, Camilla Paoletti, Sara Groppo, Elena Marcello, Valeria Chiono

“…Since cardiac tissue viscoelasticity plays a key role in modulating cellular mechanosensing, the development of biomimetic viscoelastic hydrogels is highly needed in cardiac tissue engineering (CTE). This work presents bio-orthogonal double cross-linked alginate-gelatin hydrogels with tunable viscoelasticity, designed to replicate the dynamic mechanical properties of cardiac ECM. …”
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Social profiles among youth with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): Evidence from the ABCD study by Rosario Pintos Lobo, Julio A. Peraza, Taylor Salo, Alan Meca, Donisha D. Smith, Kathleen E. Feeney, Katherine M. Schmarder, Matthew T. Sutherland, Raul Gonzalez, Erica D. Musser, Angela R. Laird

“…However, these connectivity differences were not consistently replicated, indicating that social functioning alone may not define neurobiologically distinct subgroups. …”
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Research, management, and conservation of the yellow-shouldered Amazon (Amazona barbadensis) across its range in the southern Caribbean and mainland Venezuela: 1980s to the present by José Manuel Briceño-Linares, Jesús Aranguren-Alvarez, Julianka Clarenda, Alejandro Díaz, Odette Doest, Jack Haines, Erik Houtepen, Rowan O. Martin, Rowan O. Martin, Pablo Antonio Millán, Giancarlo Nunes, Giancarlo Nunes, Lauren Schmaltz, Bibiana Sucre, Frank van Slobbe, Jon Paul Rodríguez, Jon Paul Rodríguez, Jon Paul Rodríguez

“…Steps taken to date suggest that this is within reach if past successes can be sustained and replicated elsewhere, particularly in mainland Venezuela.…”
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PRODUCTION AND ESTIMATION OF METHANE EMISSIONS FROM COWS FED WITH SMALL-GRAIN CEREALS IN THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS OF MEXICO by Jesús Israel Vega-García, Felipe López González, Ernesto Morales-Almaraz, Carlos Manuel Arriaga-Jordán

“…Implications: The results of this work provide information on the role that small grain cereals can play in methane emissions, in these production systems according to their nutritional value. …”
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Cana-de-açúcar: avaliação da taxa de aplicação e deposição do herbicida glifosato Sugarcane: evaluation of application rates and deposition of the glyphosate herbicide by Euripedes B. Rodrigues, Otavio J. G. Abi Saab, Marco A. Gandolfo

“…The minor volumes of water can give an increase in autonomy and capacity of sprayer, and reduces the chance of loss by runoff. This work has the purpose to compare different rates of the glyphosate herbicide application, concerning efficiency of control and volume deposition on weeds, at operations of “repass” on sugarcane crop. …”
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Characterizing US Spatial Connectivity and Implications for Geographical Disease Dynamics and Metapopulation Modeling: Longitudinal Observational Study by Giulia Pullano, Lucila Gisele Alvarez-Zuzek, Vittoria Colizza, Shweta Bansal

“…Integrating this into a spatially explicit transmission model, we replicated SARS-CoV-2’s first wave invasion, assessing mobility’s spatiotemporal impact on disease predictions. …”
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Impacto da salinidade no desenvolvimento e crescimento de mudas de carnaúba (Copernicia prunifera (Miller) H.E.Moore) Impact of salinity on development and growing of ‘carnaúba’ (C... by Samia J. R. Holanda, Francisca S. de Araújo, Maria I. Gallão, Sebastião Medeiros Filho

“…Seeking to solve this problem this work evaluated the effect of different salt levels on the development and growth of ‘carnauba’, a native species with high economical value to the region. …”
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A sustainable path to Modernization: Transforming African cities by Svetlana A. Balashova, Marina S. Reshetnikova, Viktor M. Kadrov, Galina A. Vasilieva, Nadezhda A. Rogozhina

“…By bridging smart city frameworks with territorial sustainability, the research provides policymakers a replicable model to align urban innovation with inclusive, climate-resilient development.…”
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Physical transition from professional MMA to tactical firefighting: case study by Cole Smeester, Gabriel J. Sanders, Corey A. Peacock, Jose Antonio

“…Background Firefighting is a physically and mentally demanding line of work, requiring heightened strength, conditioning, and cognition to perform job-specific tasks safely and effectively. …”
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The Effect of Immersion Duration of <I>Zoothamnium penaei</I> Crude Protein Extracts to Stimulate Immune System in <I>Litopenaeus vannamei</I> Against <I>Enterocytozoon hepatopenae... by Anord Charles Nkuba, Gunanti Mahasri, Nunuk Dyah Retno Lastuti, Adamu Ayubu Mwendolwa

“…Twenty minutes immersion were significantly found to stimulate the immune system of the shrimp against EHP. The present work revealed that, the application of crude protein from Z. penaei is effective against EHP in shrimp culture.…”
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Adubação do algodão colorido BRS 200 em sistema orgânico no Seridó Paraibano Fertilization of colored cotton BRS 200 under organic system in Serido, in the State of Paraiba, Brazil... by Melchior N. B. da Silva, Napoleão E. de M. Beltrão, Gleibson D. Cardoso

“…The objective of this work was to determine levels and forms of application of cattle manure in colored cotton BRS 200, cultivated under organic management in Seridó, in the State of Paraiba. …”
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Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Stock as Affected by Agricultural Wastes in a Typic Haplusult of Owerri, Southeastern Nigeria by Stanley Uchenna Onwudike, Bethel Ugochukwu Uzoho, Bernadine Ngozi Ndukwu, Innocent Uzoma Opara, Ojinere Clitton Anyamele

“…From the results of the work, application of 10 t/ha PD + 10 t/ha SDA which was the treatment combination that improved soil properties and growth performances of okra than other treatments studied is hereby recommended for soil carbon and nitrogen stock improvement and okra production in the region.…”
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A fractal framework for channel–hillslope coupling by B. Kargère, B. Kargère, J. Constantine, T. Hales, S. Grieve, S. Grieve, S. Johnson

“…</p> <p>Building on existing work, we demonstrate the existence and implications of the characteristic landscape length and its relationship to grid resolution. …”
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