Effects of Density on the Growth Performance of and the Soil Microbial Communities Within a Rice-Frog-Loach Integrated Aquaculture System.

This investigation examines the influence of density on the growth performance of . and the structural and functional dynamics of paddy soil microbial communities within a rice-frog-loach integrated aquaculture system. Field experiments were conducted with five density gradients of (0.

II-type heterojunction of FeTiO@PCN-223(Zn) with oxygen vacancies established by ball milling for visible-light-driven photo-Fenton degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride.

Wastewater with excessive antibiotics poses potential hazards to the environment and human health. A FeTiO@PCN-223(Zn) II-type heterojunction enriched with oxygen vacancies was successfully established by simple mechanical ball milling. Compared to individual FeTiO and PCN-223(Zn), the FeTiO@PCN-223(Zn) composite exhibited superior Fenton photocatalytic degradation capability.

On-Site Generation of Coreactant on a Solid-State Electrochemiluminescence Electrode for Label-Free Detection of Enterohemorrhagic in Raw Meat Samples.

Rapid and accurate detection of trace microbial pathogens is essential for human health, environmental monitoring, and food safety. Here, we report the development of a solid-state electrochemiluminescence (ECL) bacterial sensor based on a β-glycosidase (β-Gal)-triggered coreactant generation strategy. Leveraging a three-dimensional TiO nanotube array integrated with peroxidase-like MIL-53(Fe), glucose oxidase-like Au nanoparticles, and luminol, this sensor efficiently generates coreactants on-site, enabling sensitive glucose detection.

Atomic Exploration of the Fluorination-Driven Structural Rearrangement of Carbon Electrocatalysts toward Efficient Oxygen Reduction Reactions.

The atom arrangement in carbon electrocatalysts is crucial for enhancing the intrinsic activity toward oxygen reduction reactions (ORRs), a key process in multiple renewable energy systems. However, the challenge of designing electrocatalysts with improved performance by manipulating atomic arrangement has been limited by synthetic constraints and a lack of understanding of the catalytic phase formation. Herein, we gain atomic-level insight into the origin of a highly active site by creating a model catalyst with a heteroatom-decorated carbon matrix of a specific configuration.

Response of ornamental plants to salinity: impact on species-specific growth, visual quality, photosynthetic parameters, and ion uptake.

Ornamental horticulture provides substantial economic and environmental benefits, generating billions in annual sales and contributing to urban greening. However, the increasing scarcity of freshwater resources necessitates the use of alternative irrigation sources, such as reclaimed water. Reclaimed water typically contains elevated salt levels that can induce salt stress.

Mitigation of multi-scale biases in cell-type deconvolution for spatially resolved transcriptomics using HarmoDecon.

Motivation: The advent of spatially resolved transcriptomics (SRT) has revolutionized our understanding of tissue molecular microenvironments by enabling the study of gene expression in its spatial context. However, many SRT platforms lack single-cell resolution, necessitating cell-type deconvolution methods to estimate cell-type proportions in SRT spots. Despite advancements in existing tools, these methods have not addressed biases occurring at three scales: individual spots, entire tissue samples, and discrepancies between SRT and reference scRNA-seq datasets.

FEZF1-AS1 drives autophagy-mediated progression of colon cancer and reduces chemosensitivity through inhabiting the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway.

The pathogenesis and chemoresistance mechanisms of colon cancer (CC) are still unclear. Here, we find that a long non-coding RNA (lncRNA), FEZ family zinc finger 1-antisense RNA 1 (FEZF1-AS1), is highly expressed in CC, which may be caused by the amplification mutation of FEZF1-AS1 at the gene level through bioinformatic analysis. FEZF1-AS1 has the potential to be a biomarker in the diagnosis of CC.

Epidemiology of pruritus - Global burden of disease research from 1990 to 2021 and future trend predictions.

Background: Pruritus, the most common dermatological symptom, lacks comprehensive global epidemiological data. This study analyzed pruritus trends from 1990 to 2021 using the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 dataset to inform prevention strategies.

Methods: Data on pruritus incidence, prevalence, and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) were extracted.

Quercetin Improves Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Septic Liver Injury by Inhibiting the Activation of ROCK/NF-κB/NLRP3 Pathway.

Quercetin (QUE) is a common flavonoid compound, found in fruits and vegetables, with powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Nevertheless, the protective function and mechanisms of QUE in septic liver injury (SLI) caused by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) are still unknown. This study aimed to investigate the effect of QUE on SLI rats and the underlying mechanisms.

Multi-omics prediction of axillary treatment response and tumour microenvironment alterations in lymph node-positive luminal breast cancer.

Luminal breast cancer (BC) with axillary lymph node (ALN) metastasis is typically treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC). Theoretically, patients who achieve pathological lymph node complete response after NAC can be exempted from ALN dissection and even have the possibility of being spared axillary surgery. However, there is no effective way to preoperatively assess whether a metastatic ALN achieved pathological lymph node complete response (pLCR) after NAC.

Designing Nonplanar Electron Acceptors for High-Performance Organic Photodetectors: Mechanism Analysis and Application in Gesture Recognition.

Realizing low dark current density () while maintaining high photoresponse is crucial yet challenging for organic photodetectors (OPDs). In this work, two nonplanar small molecule electron acceptors, BTTPCN-F and BTTPCN-Cl, were developed. The OPDs based on them achieved ultralow down to 2.

Cuttlebone inspired "S"-grooved topological structures facilitate osteogenic differentiation through the Rap1-ERK pathway.

While the regulatory roles of biomaterial topology in bone regeneration are recognized, the specific osteogenic mechanisms driven by distinct morphological features, particularly without biochemical cues, remain poorly understood. This study aimed to independently elucidate the osteogenic potential and underlying mechanisms solely attributable to the distinctive "S"-grooved topology derived from cuttlebone. Inspired by cuttlebone, we successfully fabricated a biomimetic polycaprolactone (PCL) membranes sheet with "S"-grooved topology using liquid silicone mold replication combined with PCL recasting techniques.

Elucidating the Role of Graphene Oxide Surface Architecture and Properties in Loess Soil Remediation Efficacy.

Loess Plateau is the region with the most concentrated loess distribution and the deepest loess soil layer in the world, and it is facing serious problems of soil erosion and ecological degradation. The nano carbon modification of soil surface properties is a novel strategy for soil improvement and enhancing the soil's capacity to sequester carbon, which has been extensively researched. However, the mechanisms underlying the influence of carbon surface structure on the efficacy of loess soil remediation remain unclear.

Natural course of lung adenocarcinoma manifesting as ground-glass nodules: invasiveness assessment based on growth evaluation.

Background: Investigating the growth characteristics of lung adenocarcinoma manifesting as ground-glass nodules (gLUAD) and assessing its invasiveness based on these features are crucial for optimizing follow-up and intervention strategies. This study aimed to systematically analyze the growth dynamics of gLUAD and compare the value of different growth evaluation methods in predicting gLUAD invasiveness.

Methods: A total of 564 participants with 625 gLUAD were retrospectively enrolled from the First and Fourth Medical Centers of the Chinese PLA General Hospital between January 2018 and December 2022.

Molecular Identification and Survey of and in Cattle in Shanxi Province, North China.

Several trichomonad species have already been reported from cattle, including and . However, there is currently a lack of information concerning the prevalence of trichomonad species in cattle in Shanxi Province, North China. In this study, 761 fecal samples from cattle across three counties in Shanxi Province, namely Qi, Jishan, and Shanyin, were examined for the presence of and DNA through a nested PCR assay targeting a specific segment of the small subunit ribosomal RNA (SSU rRNA) gene.

: phylogeny and species diversity in China.

is a small genus belonging to the family Cortinariaceae, distinguished by its distinctive combination of small basidiospores and presence of both cheilo- and pleurocystidia, a combination that is rarely found in other genera within the Cortinariaceae. To date, this genus consists of only two subgenera and includes seven recognized species. Previously, only a single specimen of was reported from China.

Milliwatt-scale 3D thermoelectric generators additive screen printing.

Electronic components driving digitalization, such as wearables, Internet of Things (IoT), and Industry 4.0 systems, consume a growing portion of the global primary energy, largely relying on lithium-ion batteries. To enable a sustainable alternative, we explore cost-effective, fully printed thermoelectric generators (TEGs), which can be an alternative to batteries in low-power electronics.

Quantum Kernel Learning for Small Dataset Modeling in Semiconductor Fabrication: Application to Ohmic Contact.

Modeling complex semiconductor fabrication processes such as Ohmic contact formation remains challenging due to high-dimensional parameter spaces and limited experimental data. While classical machine learning (CML) approaches have been successful in many domains, their performance degrades in small-sample, nonlinear scenarios. In this work, quantum machine learning (QML) is investigated as an alternative, exploiting quantum kernels to capture intricate correlations from compact datasets.

Modulated Interactions Induced by Cyano-Modified Wide-Bandgap Small-Molecule Acceptors Enables High-Performance Ternary Organic Photovoltaics.

The cyano group is extensively employed in the molecular engineering of high-performance small-molecule acceptors (SMAs) for organic solar cells (OSCs) to fine-tune energy levels and optimize molecular packing. To date, the application of cyano group has predominantly been confined to end-group modification in SMAs, with limited investigation in central unit engineering. Herein, in this work, the role of cyano substitution is systematically investigated in the central unit of SMAs and design a novel cyano-functionalized wide-bandgap acceptor UF-BCN.

School-based interventions for resilience in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Objective: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the overall efficacy of school-based interventions (SBIs) in promoting resilience in children and adolescents and to provide evidence for advancing mental health care for children and adolescents.

Methods: A search was conducted in seven electronic databases, including PubMed, Embase, EBSCOhost, Scopus, Web of Science, APA PsycINFO, and Google Scholar. The Revised Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for randomized trials (RoB 2) was used for the quality appraisal.

Clinical features and management of postoperative lumbar intervertebral space infections following spinal endoscopy: a retrospective analysis.

Background: Postoperative lumbar intervertebral space infections following spinal endoscopy are infrequent but severe complications that can markedly affect patient recovery and treatment outcomes. Early diagnosis remains challenging due to the nonspecific nature of clinical symptoms. This study aims to identify the clinical characteristics, risk factors, and effective diagnostic and treatment strategies for postoperative intervertebral space infections.

Voltage-controlled magnetoelectric devices for neuromorphic diffusion process.

Neuromorphic diffusion models have become one of the major breakthroughs in the field of generative artificial intelligence. Unlike discriminative models that have been well developed to tackle classification or regression tasks, diffusion models aim at creating content based upon contexts learned. However, the more complex algorithms of these models result in high computational costs using today's technologies.

Specific transcription of sodium-dependent pyruvate transporter 2 increases carbon allocation into plastid glycolysis and fatty acid synthesis with high oil production in Lindera glauca seeds.

BASS (Bile acid/sodium symporter) contribute greatly to pyruvate transport for oil biosynthesis. This work focused on determining critical BASS and revealing function in controlling oil biosynthesis in Lindera glauca seeds. A combination of global analysis of oil biosynthesis-related plastidial transporters and quantitative-comparison of transcription of BASS family members with oil content was conducted in L.

Optimization of the hole-injection layer for quantum dot light-emitting diodes.

Quantum dot light-emitting diodes (QLEDs) are regarded as cornerstones of next-generation display technologies owing to their broad spectral tunability, high color purity, and exceptional efficiency. However, the deep valence band energy levels of quantum dots (QDs) result in a high hole-injection barrier, leading to a charge-injection imbalance and limiting the device performance. This review systematically summarizes the optimization strategies for the hole-injection layer (HIL) in QLEDs, focusing on the design and application of organic single-layer HILs (, PEDOT : PSS), inorganic single-layer HILs (, MoO, NiO, and VO), dual HIL structures (, PEDOT : PSS/metal oxide), and doped HILs (, metal-ion doping and organic-inorganic hybridization).

Cadmium and lead ions interaction: A model for assessing combined heavy metal contamination in soils for food safety risk evaluation.

Extensive research has delved into the toxicity and risks associated with individual heavy metals. While some studies have explored the combined toxicity of various heavy metals, there remains a pressing necessity to establish protocols for evaluating the combined contamination of heavy metal mixtures in relation to agricultural food safety risks. Here, we investigated the combined toxicity of cadmium (Cd(II)) and lead (Pb(II)) to Triticum aestivum L.