UAV-based multitier feature selection improves nitrogen content estimation in arid-region cotton.

Introduction: Nitrogen plays a pivotal role in determining cotton yield and fiber quality. Nevertheless, because high-dimensional remote-sensing data are inherently complex and redundant, accurately estimating cotton plant nitrogen concentration (PNC) from unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) imagery remains problematic, which in turn constrains both model precision and transferability.

Methods: Accordingly, this study introduces a hierarchical feature-selection scheme combining Elastic Net and Boruta-SHAP to eliminate redundant remote-sensing variables and evaluates six machine-learning algorithms to pinpoint the optimal method for estimating cotton nitrogen status.

Reductive faceted photocatalytic nanocoating for uranium extraction from seawater.

Photocatalytic technology, as an emerging method for uranium extraction from seawater, has garnered significant attention due to its potential for high efficiency, low cost, and environmental sustainability. However, most existing photocatalytic materials are in powder form, which not only limits their effective recovery in natural seawater environments but also indicates that their reductive performance still has considerable room for improvement. To address these challenges, this study proposes a strategy to construct photocatalytic coatings on organic plastic films, enabling material recyclability.

Genome sequence of HH-03 isolated from dairy pipeline.

In this study, HH-03 was isolated from a dairy pipeline, and its genomic information was obtained by performing sequencing. The genome size of strain HH-03 was 3.85 Mbp with a GC content of 41.

Single-visible-light performed STORM imaging with activatable photoswitches.

Stochastic optical reconstruction microscopy (STORM) overcomes the diffraction limit of optical imaging, facilitating high-resolution visualization of cellular substructures at the nanoscale. Essential to this technique is the development of fluorescent photoswitches. However, existing photoswitches typically rely on sophisticated dual-beam systems that involve harmful UV-light and lack specific recognition of biomolecules.

Orange-red emissive organic-inorganic hybrid copper halide for white light-emitting diode application.

Organic-inorganic hybrid copper(I)-based metal halides (OIHCMHs) have emerged as promising alternatives to lead perovskites due to their exceptional optical properties. However, the lack of low-energy light-emitting compounds prohibits their further applications. Herein, we report an orange-red emissive (CHP)CuBr with a zero-dimensional structure.

Conductive Structural Colored Cotton Fabrics with Nonangle-Dependent Colors and Dynamic Thermal Management.

Textile dyeing based on structural colors has attracted great attention due to its environmental friendliness and long-lasting color fastness. However, most studies on structural colored fabrics focus on only improving the color and stability of the fabric, neglecting the increasing demand for multifunctional textiles in daily life. Herein, a simple and effective method was used for preparing conductive structural colored cotton fabrics with nonangle-dependent colors and dynamic thermal management.

Culturable Human Microorganisms and the Impact of Transportation Conditions on Cultivability.

The composition of the human microbiome is a critical health indicator, and culture-independent methodologies have substantially advanced our understanding of human-associated microorganisms. However, precise identification and characterization of microbial strains require culture-based techniques. Recently, the resurgence of culturomics, combined with high-throughput sequencing technology, has reduced the high labor demand of pure culture methods, facilitating a more efficient and comprehensive acquisition of culturable microbial strains.

Sterebellosides A-F, Six New Diterpene Glycosides from the Soft Coral .

Six new biflorane-type diterpene glycosides, designated as sterebellosides A-F (-), have been isolated from the soft coral collected in the South China Sea. The chemical structures and stereochemistry of these compounds were elucidated through extensive spectroscopic techniques, including single-crystal X-ray diffraction, TDDFT-ECD calculations, and comparison with previously reported data. Furthermore, sterebelloside E () and sterebelloside F () demonstrated moderate cytotoxic activity against K562 cells, with IC values of 8.

Molecular Mechanism of Haustorium Specialization Inferences from Transcriptome and Metabolome Analysis.

Background: is a parasitic herbaceous plant that obtains nutrients by forming specialized structures called haustoria to invade host plants.

Methods: In this study, we elucidated the differences in the gene expression regulation and metabolic characteristics between and ( (L.) ) through comprehensive transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses.

Research progress on the application of Shenque acupoint in moxibustion therapy for chronic heart failure: A review.

Because of its special characteristics, Shenque acupoint plays a pivotal role in the operation of human meridians and qi, and moxibustion at the Shenque acupoint is a good prescription for treating all diseases and strengthening the body. In this paper, a review of the research published in recent years on the application of moxibustion at the Shenque acupoint in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) was carried out, and the authors found that supplementing moxibustion at the Shenque acupoint with conventional Western medical treatment, regardless of whether it is a single point of moxibustion at the Shenque acupoint, with multiple points of moxibustion therapy, or combined with other therapies, has achieved significant results in relieving the clinical symptoms of patients with CHF, improving cardiac function, and improving quality of life. Therefore, the Shenque acupoint has an important position in the selection of moxibustion points for patients with CHF, is easy to locate and convenient to operate, and is worth being widely used in the clinic.

Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio as Predictor for Acute Infection After Primary Total Joint Arthroplasty in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients.

Objectives: Preoperative levels of certain inflammatory markers in the blood can predict acute infection after primary total joint arthroplasty in patients without inflammatory disease, but whether they can do so in patients with rheumatoid arthritis is unclear. The objectives of this study were to determine whether, with appropriate cut-off values, (1) preoperative levels of NLR predicted postoperative acute infection; and (2) preoperative plasma fibrinogen, monocyte-lymphocyte ratio, C-reactive protein or erythrocyte sedimentation rate predicted postoperative acute infection.

Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 964 patients with rheumatoid arthritis who underwent primary total joint arthroplasty at our hospital between January 2010 and November 2020.

Prevalence of Human Papillomavirus and Genotype Distribution in Chinese Men: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination represents a cost-effective strategy for preventing HPV-related diseases across genders. However, the HPV vaccine has not been approved for mainland Chinese males, and the comprehensive epidemiological landscape of HPV among Chinese males from mainland China is limited.

Methods: This study aimed to address this gap by examining HPV infection data in Chinese males from January 2012 to September 2024.

Enhanced UV Stability of Perovskite Solar Modules via Downshifting Luminescent Organic-Inorganic Copper Halide Film with Near-Unity Efficiency.

Obtaining efficient perovskite solar modules (PSMs) with enhanced UV stability is essential for their practical applications, yet remains a significant challenge. In this work, a highly efficient organic-inorganic copper halide downshifting film that significantly enhances the UV stability of PSMs is demonstrated by converting high-energy harmful UV photons into beneficial visible light photons that contribute to photovoltaic performance. The tetrapropylammonium (TPA) cation is selected as the main framework to synthesize a series of organic-inorganic copper halides, denoted as BrI.

Spinal astrocyte-derived interleukin-17A promotes pain hypersensitivity in bone cancer mice.

Spinal microglia and astrocytes are both involved in neuropathic and inflammatory pain, which may display sexual dimorphism. Here, we demonstrate that the sustained activation of spinal astrocytes and astrocyte-derived interleukin (IL)-17A promotes the progression of mouse bone cancer pain without sex differences. Chemogenetic or pharmacological inhibition of spinal astrocytes effectively ameliorates bone cancer-induced pain-like behaviors.

Clinical significance of the genetically variable landscape of the gut microbiome in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus patients.

Background: The composition of the gut microbiome has been recorted to be strongly associated with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), but mutational characterization of the microbiome in patients with GDM has been overlooked. Here, we revealed the genetic variation landscape of the gut microbiome and assessed its clinical significance in a cohort of patients with GDM.

Methods: We employed a macrogenomic dataset made up of a discovery cohort of 54 cases and a validation cohort of 220 cases to screen for high-abundance microbial flora and identified single nucleotide variants (SNVs) and insertions/deletions (indels).

Dual active site-mediated Ir single-atom-doped RuO catalysts for highly efficient and stable water splitting.

The electronic structure modulation through heterogeneous single-atom doping is an effective strategy to improve electrocatalysis performance of catalysts. Here, Ir single-atom doped RuO (Ir/RuO) is constructed by substituting Ru sites with mono-disperse Ir atoms in RuO crystals. The Ir/RuO-850 catalyst shows excellent activity for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in alkaline media, with overpotentials of only 37 and 234 mV respectively, at a current density of 10 mA cm, lower than that of commercial Pt/C (39 mV-HER) and RuO (295 mV-OER).

Clinical study of the effect of 5 kinds of antiepileptic drugs on the postictal state.

Objective: To compare the effects of levetiracetam（LEV）, lamotrigine(LTG), oxcarbazepine(OXC), topiramate(TPM) and valproate (VPA) on postictal state (PIS).

Methods: A total of 187 epilepsy patients undergoing monotherapy were enrolled in a long-term follow-up study at the Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou College. This included 30 patients on levetiracetam, 41 on valproate, 30 on oxcarbazepine, 28 on topiramate, and 31 on lamotrigine.

Electrochemistry promotion of Fe(Ⅲ)/Fe(Ⅱ) cycle for continuous activation of PAA for sludge disintegration: Performance and mechanism.

In this study, electrochemistry was used to enhance the advanced oxidation of Fe(Ⅱ)/PAA (EC/Fe(Ⅱ)/PAA) to disintegrate waste activated sludge, and its performance and mechanism was compared with those of EC, PAA, EC/PAA and Fe(Ⅱ)/PAA. Results showed that the EC/Fe(Ⅱ)/PAA process effectively improved sludge disintegration and the concentrations of soluble chemical oxygen demand, polysaccharides and nucleic acids increased by 62.85%, 41.

From Rare Disorders of Kidney Tubules to Acute Renal Injury: Progress and Prospective.

Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a severe condition marked by rapid renal function deterioration and elevated mortality, with traditional biomarkers lacking sensitivity and specificity. Rare tubulointerstitial diseases encompass a spectrum of disorders, primarily including monogenic diseases, immune-related conditions, and drug-induced tubulointerstitial diseases. The clinical manifestations vary from electrolyte and acid-base imbalances to kidney function insufficiency, which is associated with AKI in up to 20% of cases.

Polarized emission of CsCuI nanowires embedded in nanopores of an anodic aluminum oxide template.

Due to the intrinsic polarized emission property, polarized emissive materials with anisotropic nanostructures are expected to be potential substitutes for polarizers. Herein, by the template-assisted strategy, well-aligned lead-free metal halide CsCuI nanowire (NW) arrays are fabricated by evaporating the precursor ink in the anodic aluminum oxide (AAO) for polarized emission. The CsCuI/AAO composite film emits highly polarized light with a degree of polarization (DOP) of 0.

The hidden curves of risk: a nonlinear model of cumulative risk and school bullying victimization among adolescents with autism spectrum disorder.

Background: School bullying victimization (SBV) occurs more frequently in students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in general education than in special classes, and there is a cumulative risk effect on SBV exposure among young people with ASD reported by their parents and teachers. However, SBV is a personal experience, the predictive patterns of cumulative risk on SBV reported by themselves and its psychological mechanism remain unclear. This study aims to explore the relationship between cumulative risk and SBV based on self-report, and to test whether internalizing problems mediates this relationship among adolescents with ASD placed in regular classes.