Ancient and contemporary shellfish cultivation practices bolster bivalve communities and diversity‐biomass relationships by Kieran D. Cox, Hailey L. Davies, Ben Millard‐Martin, Morgan Black, Margot Hessing‐Lewis, Nicole F. Smith, Francis Juanes, Sarah E. Dudas

“…We quantified the diversity, density and estimated biomass of the bivalve communities within 24 intertidal sites and evaluated the communities' association with the habitat's substrate composition, sediment characteristics and physical complexity. We examined these data using a combination of diversity indices, structural complexity metrics, non‐parametric multivariate statistics and supervised machine learning algorithms. …”
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Urinary phytoestrogen levels and reduced thyroid hormone sensitivity: a cross-sectional analysis of NHANES 2007–2010 by Zongbao Li, Fan Hu, Han Yu, Yao Yao, Yanhui Lu

“…Methods Using 2007–2010 NHANES data of United States, we analysed the association of six urinary phytoestrogens with thyroid function and thyroid hormone sensitivity using a weighted multivariate linear regression model. …”
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The Genetic Puzzle of the Stress-Induced Cardiomyopathy (Takotsubo Syndrome): State of Art and Future Perspectives by Domenico Lio, Letizia Scola, Giusi Irma Forte, Loredana Vaccarino, Manuela Bova, Patrizia Di Gangi, Giorgia Santini, Daniela di Lisi, Cristina Madaudo, Giuseppina Novo

“…We conclude that innovative approaches based on data-mining algorithms and nonlinear analytic methods applied to large patient datasets may be instrumental in resolving the genetic complexity of TS.…”
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Journey across extrinsic tactics for power improvements of triboelectric energy harvesting beyond intrinsic materials and device structures: A concise review by Ahmed Mahfuz Tamim, Yebin Lee, Jung Hwan Park, Geon-Tae Hwang, Chang Kyu Jeong

“…The swift evolution of technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and big data has created an unparalleled need for self-powered sensors and devices. …”
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Integrating Telemedicine in Botulinum Toxin Type-A Treatment for Spasticity Management: Perspectives and Challenges from Italian Healthcare Professionals by Stefania Spina, Salvatore Facciorusso, Nicoletta Cinone, Luigi Santoro, Anna Castagna, Marina Ramella, Franco Molteni, Andrea Santamato, The Collaborative Working Group

“…This study aimed to assess the usability of the Maia Connected Care telemedicine platform for managing spasticity in patients receiving botulinum toxin type-A, focusing on the perspectives of Italian physiatrists with expertise in this treatment. (2) Methods: Conducted from March 2023 to June 2023, this multicenter survey involved 15 Italian physicians who used the platform for teleconsultations. Data collected included demographic details, responses to the Telemedicine Usability Questionnaire, and physician insights on patient satisfaction, treatment effectiveness, and implementation challenges in telehealth. (3) Results: The platform demonstrated high usability, with strong physician satisfaction due to its user-friendly interface and quality of interactions. …”
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Diversity, distribution and conservation of crocodiles (Order: Crocodylia) in Guinea-Bissau, West Africa by Cristian Pizzigalli, Aissa Regalla, Ana Filipa Palmeirim, Luís Palma, Manuel Lopes-Lima, Orly Razgour, Raquel Godinho, William Alexandre Intipe, José Carlos Brito

“…This study addresses these gaps by assessing crocodile diversity, distribution, and conservation threats in Guinea-Bissau, where existing data is outdated. We used visual surveys, inquiries, molecular barcoding, camera trapping, and bibliographic reviews to investigate crocodile populations. …”
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Perceived barriers to and facilitators of behavioural change towards a more active lifestyle in people with neuromuscular diseases: a qualitative study by Eric L. Voorn, Sander Oorschot, Roos Ritmeester, Lois de Zeeuw, Sandra de Morée, Fieke S. Koopman, Annerieke C. van Groenestijn, Judith G.M. Jelsma

“…Subjects: Nineteen subjects (63% females, age range 28–73 years), representing 4 different neuromuscular diseases. Methods: Data from a randomized controlled trial were used. …”
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Advanced generalized machine learning models for predicting hydrogen–brine interfacial tension in underground hydrogen storage systems by Ahmed Farid Ibrahim

“…This study optimizes hydrogen storage by offering a generalized, high-accuracy ML model that captures nonlinear fluid interactions in H2–brine systems. Integrating real-world experimental data with ML-driven insights enhances reservoir simulation accuracy, improves hydrogen injection strategies, and supports the global transition toward sustainable energy storage solutions.…”
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Relatives’ experiences of unsuccessful out-of-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation attempts: a qualitative analysis by Caroline Huxley, Eleanor Reeves, Justin Kearney, Galina Gardiner, Karin Eli, Rachael Fothergill, Gavin D. Perkins, Michael Smyth, Anne-Marie Slowther, Frances Griffiths

“…Data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. …”
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Genome-resolved year-round dynamics reveal a broad range of giant virus microdiversity by Yue Fang, Lingjie Meng, Jun Xia, Yasuhiro Gotoh, Tetsuya Hayashi, Keizo Nagasaki, Hisashi Endo, Yusuke Okazaki, Hiroyuki Ogata

“…In this study, we investigated the dynamics of giant viruses using time-series metagenomes from eutrophic coastal seawater samples collected over 20 months. …”
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Identification and characterization of Faecalibacterium prophages rich in diversity-generating retroelements by Anastasia Gulyaeva, Lei Liu, Sanzhima Garmaeva, Marloes Kruk, Rinse K. Weersma, Hermie J. M. Harmsen, Alexandra Zhernakova

“…We further note that four of the prophages possess diversity-generating retroelements implicated in rapid mutation of phage genome loci associated with phage–host and phage–environment interactions and analyze the intricate patterns of retroelement activity. …”
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Size Variation in Flower Petals of Chinese Animal‐Pollinated Plants in Response to Climatic and Altitudinal Gradients by Siyu Chen, Jiayi Lu, Yuran Dong, Yao Li, Lingfeng Mao

“…This study integrates macrogeographic analyses of 10,228 animal‐pollinated angiosperm species across China's diverse climatic regions, combining trait data from national flora databases, species distribution records, and high‐resolution climate variables. …”
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Genetic modification of the shikimate pathway to reduce lignin content in switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) significantly impacts plant microbiomes by Shuang Liu, Ming-Yi Chou, Gian Maria Niccolò Benucci, Aymerick Eudes, Gregory Bonito

“…This study enhances understanding of plant-microbiome interactions by providing baseline microbial data for developing beneficial bioengineering strategies and by assessing nontarget impacts of engineered plant traits on the plant microbiome.IMPORTANCEBioenergy crops provide an important strategy for mitigating climate change. …”
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The role of the contralesional primary motor cortex in upper limb recovery after stroke: a scoping review following PRISMA-ScR guidelines by Peerapat Suputtitada, Valton Costa, Felipe Fregni

“…Studies examining contralesional M1 contributions to upper limb recovery in humans and animal models were included. Data were extracted, synthesized qualitatively, and assessed for risk of bias using SYRCLE and Cochrane tools. …”
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An Efficient Process for the Management of the Deterioration and Conservation of Architectural Heritage: The HBIM Project of the Duomo of Molfetta (Italy) by Enrique Nieto-Julián, Silvana Bruno, Juan Moyano

“…But there are still some difficulties for the automatic interpretation of 3D point cloud data, related to specific systems of the historical architecture. …”
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Soil Phosphorus Content, Organic Matter, and Elevation Are Key Determinants of Maize Harvest Index in Arid Regions by Zhen Huo, Hengbati Wutanbieke, Jian Chen, Dongdong Zhong, Yongyu Chen, Zhanli Song, Xinhua Lv, Hegan Dong

“…Additionally, climate data (effective accumulated temperature) and agronomic parameters (planting density) were integrated to comprehensively analyze the interactive effects of multiple environmental factors on HI using structural equation modeling (SEM). …”
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Spatiotemporal Evolution and Influencing Factors of Surface Urban Heat Island Effect in Nanjing, China (2000–2020) by Quan An, Ge Shi, Jiahang Liu, Chuang Chen, Xinyu Li, Xiaoyu Tao, Zhuang Tian, Yunpeng Zhang

“…This study integrates the analysis of surface temperature data with natural and anthropogenic factors closely related to the urban thermal environment in Nanjing from 2000 to 2020, exploring the spatiotemporal variation characteristics of the urban heat island effect and the interactive relationships among its influencing factors. …”
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DAC-GCN: A Dual Actor-Critic Graph Convolutional Network with Multi-Hop Aggregation for Enhanced Recommender Systems by Gholamreza Zare, Nima Jafari, Mehdi Hosseinzadeh, Amir Sahafi

“…The model's ability to capture complex user-item interactions is greatly enhanced by MHA and attention mechanisms, while the dual architecture ensures training stability. …”
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Leveraging AI to explore structural contexts of post-translational modifications in drug binding by Kirill E. Medvedev, R. Dustin Schaeffer, Nick V. Grishin

“…Scientific contribution: Using recent AI-based approaches for protein structure prediction (AlphaFold3, RoseTTAFold All-Atom, Chai-1), we generated 14,178 models of PTM-modified human proteins with docked ligands. …”
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ITS amplicon sequencing revealed that rare taxa of tea rhizosphere fungi are closely related to the environment and provide feedback on tea tree diseases by Yuanqi Zhao, Weiwei Ran, Wenming Xu, Yuehua Song

“…Emphasis should be placed on the role of rare taxa in pest and disease control within green agriculture while also strengthening systematic development and biogeographical research related to rare taxa in this region.IMPORTANCEIn this study, based on internal transcribed spacer high-throughput sequencing, fungal communities in the rhizosphere soil of tea trees and their interactions with the environment in karst areas were reported, and the symbiotic relationships of different fungal taxa and their feedback to the environment were described in detail by using the knowledge of microbial ecology. …”
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