Effects of Spent Mushroom Substrate Treated with Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria on Blueberry Growth and Soil Quality by Mengjiao Wang, Desheng Sun, Zhimin Xu

“…In this study, three PGPR strains with the highest plant growth-promoting potential were selected based on their ability to grow effectively in SMS extract. The SMS substrates were mixed with PGPR solutions and sterile water to establish a batch culture system. …”
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Injectable hydrogels for cartilage tissue engineering: key design needs toward clinical applications by Alma Tamunonengiofori Banigo, Alex Nwekwo, Bram Zoetebier, Marcel Karperien

“… This article reviews injectable hydrogels and their unique properties such as the ability to fill irregular defect sites and support cellular activities. …”
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Simulating Intermediate Black Hole Mass Measurements for a Sample of Galaxies with Nuclear Star Clusters Using ELT/HARMONI High Spatial Resolution Integral-field Stellar Kinematics by Dieu D. Nguyen, Michele Cappellari, Hai N. Ngo, Tinh Q. T. Le, Tuan N. Le, Khue N. H. Ho, An K. Nguyen, Phong T. On, Huy G. Tong, Niranjan Thatte, Miguel Pereira-Santaella

“…The upcoming Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) High Angular Resolution Monolithic Optical and Near-infrared Integral Field Spectrograph (HARMONI) instrument, with its high angular resolution, offers a promising solution. We present simulations assessing HARMONI’s ability to measure IMBH masses in nuclear star clusters (NSCs) of nearby dwarf galaxies. …”
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Wide-field full-Stokes polarimetry for conical light based on all-dielectric metasurface by Qing Luo, Xiaoshao Ma, Yang Guo, Yang Zhou, Junwei Ma, Weihao Yang, Longjiang Deng, Lei Bi, Jun Qin

“…This study presents a promising solution for achieving wide field-of-view and high-efficiency polarization detection in integrated CMOS systems.…”
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Model Optimization for High-Yield Biocrude in Co-Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Municipal Sludge by Botian HAO, Yunfei DIAO, Ya WEI, Donghai XU

“…Hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) technology is regarded as one of the most promising sludge treatment technologies due to its ability to directly process biomass with high moisture content (80% - 90%). …”
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Warum sind Enzyme Makromoleküle? by P.L. Luisi

“…It is argued that they are based on a compromise between two seemingly contadictory qualities, i.e. the conformational rigidity on the one hand, and the ability of undergoing conformational changes on the other. …”
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Few-layer graphene-hybrid sulfonate hydrogels for high-efficient adsorption of heavy metal (Pb2+, Ni2+, Cd2+) in water treatment by Josué M. Galindo, Carlos M. Andreu, Sonia Merino, M. Antonia Herrero, Ester Vázquez, Ana M. Sánchez-Migallón, Gregorio Castañeda

“…It also reduces pore size (from 42 to 35 µm), enhances mechanical properties (Young’s modulus increased from 32 to 44 kPa), and increases the swelling degree (from 62 to 76), while maintaining a high adsorption capacity. The ability of both hydrogels to adsorb Pb²⁺, Ni²⁺, and Cd²⁺ ions from aqueous solutions was examined. …”
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Comprehensive analysis of multi‐omics single‐cell data using the single‐cell analyst by Lu Pan, Bufu Tang, Xuan Zhang, Paolo Parini, Roman Tremmel, Joseph Loscalzo, Volker M. Lauschke, Bradley A. Maron, Paola Paci, Ingemar Ernberg, Nguan Soon Tan, Ákos Végvári, Zehuan Liao, Sundararaman Rengarajan, Roman Zubarev, Yuxuan Fan, Xu Zheng, Xinyue Jian, Ren Sheng, Zhenning Wang, Xuexin Li

“…Abstract The rapid advancement of multi‐omics single‐cell technologies has significantly enhanced our ability to investigate complex biological systems at unprecedented resolution. …”
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Modeling the compressive strength behavior of concrete reinforced with basalt fiber by Kennedy C. Onyelowe, Ahmed M. Ebid, Shadi Hanandeh, Viroon Kamchoom, Paul Awoyera, Siva Avudaiappan

“…BFRC combines structural excellence with sustainability, making it an ideal material for modern construction practices. Its ability to enhance performance, reduce environmental impact, and ensure long-term durability positions it as a pivotal solution for sustainable infrastructure development. …”
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Neighbourhood Planning: Reminiscence Towards Liveable Communities by Bolanle Wahab, Waheed Kadiri, Ayobami Popoola, Bamiji Adeleye, Robert A. Dwamena

“…He further wrote that participatory planning practice has been seen as a touchstone for the ability of technocratic knowledge to accommodate lay perspectives of lived space. …”
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A photogrammetric approach to the estimation of distance to animals in camera trap images by B. Mirka, C.D. Lippitt, G.M. Harris, R. Converse, M. Gurule, S.E. Sesnie, M.J. Butler, D.R. Stewart, Z. Rossman

“…The ability to assess accurate distance measurements, meaning the distance from an animal to the observer, is critical for wildlife monitoring methods such as distance sampling. …”
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Comparison of Lesser galangal, Alpinia officinarum extract and Letrozole in masculinization of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus by Seyed Mohammad Reza Taheri, Sakineh Yeganeh, Homayon Hoseinzadeh Sahafi

“…Introduction: The ability to control sex is one of the most important commercial and efficient factors of the aquaculture industry. …”
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Sintesis dan Karakterisasi Silika Abu Ampas Tebu Termodifikasi Arginin sebagai Adsorben Ion Logam Cu(II) by Candra Purnawan, Tri Martini, Ima Puspita Rini

“…The adsorbent was characterized by XRD, FTIR and SAA. Adsorption ability test conducted using the batch method with a solution of Cu(II) ions, variation of pH, contact time and concentration. …”
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Effect of ultrasonic degradation on the physicochemical property, structure characterization, and bioactivity of Houttuynia cordata polysaccharide by Mohammed Mansour, Ramy M. Khoder, Lin Xiang, Lan Lan Zhang, Ahmed Taha, Alsadig Yahya, Ting Wu, Hassan Barakat, Ibrahim Khalifa, Xu Xiaoyun

“…Antioxidant and hypoglycemic activity results confirmed that ultrasonication enhanced the ability to scavenge free radicals (DPPH, ABTS, and OH) and improved α-glycosidase and α-amylase inhibition with the increase of ultrasonic power, which was increased in order HCP <U200 < U400 < U600. …”
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Modeling maize growth and nitrogen dynamics using CERES-Maize (DSSAT) under diverse nitrogen management options in a conservation agriculture-based maize-wheat system by Kamlesh Kumar, C. M. Parihar, H. S. Nayak, D. R. Sena, Samarth Godara, Rajkumar Dhakar, Kiranmoy Patra, Ayan Sarkar, Sneha Bharadwaj, Prakash Chand Ghasal, A. L.Meena, K. Srikanth Reddy, T. K. Das, S. L. Jat, D. K. Sharma, Y. S. Saharawat, Upendra Singh, M. L. Jat, M. K. Gathala

“…Mechanistic crop growth models offer a solution to understand intricate crop-soil-weather system, aiding farm-level management decisions throughout the growing season. …”
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<i>Rugulopteryx okamurae</i> extract provides protection against <i>Plasmopara viticola</i> by Emma Cantos-Villar, Amaia Mena-Petite, Ana M. Díez-Navajas, Enrico Cretazzo, Maite Lacuesta, Jon Miranda-Apodaca, Usue Pérez-López, Juan José Córdoba-Granados, Asier Cámara, Nadia Bertazzon, Iratxe Zarraonaindia

“…The current work evaluates the ability of a R. okamurae extract (RO) to prevent Plasmopara viticola damage on two clones of Tempranillo plants. …”
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Applying ionic liquids as oil additives for gearboxes: Going beyond the state of the art by bridging the nano-scale and component level by Azhaarudeen Anifa Mohamed Faruck, Philipp G. Grützmacher, Chia-Jui Hsu, Dominik Dworschak, Hsiu-Wei Cheng, Markus Valtiner, Kristof Stagel, Philipp Mikšovsky, Apurba Ranjan Sahoo, Aitor Sainz Martinez, Katharina Bica-Schröder, Michael Weigand, Carsten Gachot

“…Therefore, this work may present an approach for ILs to be used as an additive in conventional lubricants due to their ability to enhance the lubrication properties, making them an alternative lubricant solution for high load-carrying gearbox applications.…”
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Early diuretic response and outcome prediction in ambulatory worsening heart failure: Natriuresis versus diuresis by M. Cobo Marcos, R. de laEspriella, I. Zegri‐Reiriz, P. Llacer, J. Rubio Gracia, J. Comín‐Colet, J. L. Morales‐Rull, P. Diez‐Villanueva, J. deJuan Bagudá, S. Jiménez‐Marrero, C. Ortiz Cortés, M. A. Restrepo‐Córdoba, J. M. García‐Pinilla, E. Barrios, S. delPrado Díaz, J. Núñez

“…Both exposures were examined along the continuum and dichotomized in their median. The discriminative ability between the exposures and endpoints was assessed by receiver operating characteristic curves (AUC‐ROC). …”
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Recovering Immunogenic <i>Orthohantavirus puumalaense</i> N Protein from Pellets of Recombinant <i>Escherichia coli</i> by Natalya Andreeva, Ekaterina Martynova, Polina Elboeva, Milana Mansurova, Ilnur Salafutdinov, Aleksandr Aimaletdinov, Rafil Khairullin, Diksha Sharma, Manoj Baranwal, Sara Chandy, Dilbar Dalimova, Alisher Abdullaev, Mirakbar Yakubov, Albert Rizvanov, Svetlana Khaiboullina, Yuriy Davidyuk, Emmanuel Kabwe

“…A final 50 μL of PUUV rN protein solution with a concentration of 7 mg/mL was recovered from 1 L of culture. …”
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碱热改性南瓜籽分离蛋白的制备及其乳化性能研究 Preparation of alkali-heat modified pumpkin seed protein isolate and its emulsification performance by 王秋博1,2，王珂1,2，王颖1,2，杨成1,2，孙亚娟1,2 WANG Qiubo 1,2, WANG Ke1,2, WANG Ying1,2, YANG Cheng1,2, SUN Yajuan1,2

“…Aiming to provide a new strategy for the modification of pumpkin seed protein isolate (PSPI), pumpkin seeds were used as raw materials, PSPI was extracted by alkali solution and acid precipitation method after defatting, and then modified by alkali-heat method (pH 12, temperature 100 ℃) to obtain alkali-heat modified PSPI (AH-PSPI). …”
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