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Dormancy type, seed traits, and species identity shape seed‐associated fungal community composition in tropical pioneer trees

Seed germination is regulated in many plants by seed dormancy, while postdispersal survival is often determined by soilborne fungi that infect seeds. In tropical forests, seeds in each of three dormancy types (physical, physiologically dormant, or quiescent) often share similar p...

Origin of the low thermal conductivity and thermal properties of BaIn2Te4

Materials research involving multinary chalcogenide compositions for technologically significant applications continues to attract attention, and an understanding of the thermal properties of materials is essential for all technologically significant applications. Herein we repor...

Career Outcomes, Experiences, and Transition Programs for Postsecondary Students with Disabilities: A Review of the Literature from 2013 to 2025

As more students with disabilities access postsecondary education, it is important for the field to understand their post-graduation employment outcomes. A systematic literature review using preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines wa...

Humans in the Loop: Privacy-Focused AI Solutions for Digital Collections Alt-Text

Librarians collaborated to develop a workflow that utilized a local AI model to retrieve, scan, and create initial alt-text for all repository images to meet ADA Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 at the University of South Florida Libraries with a focus on privacy and ethi...

A single transcriptional regulator is crucial for the adaptation of Staphylococcus aureus to diverse niches

Adaptation of bacterial pathogens to new hosts often involves the exchange of mobile genetic elements, or generally the highly variable accessory genome. However, adaptation to different niches is often plastic, mediated by conserved pathways in the core genome. The general stres...

Association of Irreversible Electroporation Treatment with Overall Survival in Stage III Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma: DIRECT Registry Results

Abstract Background Irreversible electroporation (IRE) is used in selected patients with Stage III pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), but its association with survival relative to standard-of-care (SOC) therapy remains uncertain. Methods This multicenter observational study...

Exploration of the genetic architecture of ANCA-associated vasculitis

Background Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis (AAV) is a complex autoimmune disease with distinct clinical and serological subtypes. Previous genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have identified several susceptibility loci, particularly within the major h...

AlphaFold3 and Intrinsically Disordered Proteins: Reliable Monomer Prediction, Unpredictable Multimer Performance

AlphaFold3 represents a major advance in protein structure prediction, yet its performance on intrinsically disordered proteins remains uncharacterized. We present the first systematic evaluation of AF3 on disordered systems, revealing a striking dichotomy. For monomers, AF3's pL...

Localized corrosion damage evolution of steel reinforcement in chloride-contaminated concrete

This study investigates the spatiotemporal evolution of localized corrosion activity and its progression using spatially resolved electrochemical monitoring, sequential autopsies, and high-resolution optical profilometry in reinforced concrete beams with localized chloride contam...

From Training to Practice: A Case Study of Implementing the PAHO Social Marketing in Public Health Online Curriculum in Latin America and the Caribbean

Background and Situation Analysis Accessible online training may expand social marketing capacity, but evidence linking course participation to implementation remains limited. This longitudinal case study examines a free, comprehensive Social Marketing for Public Health curriculu...

Systemic Therapies in Advanced Adrenocortical Carcinoma: Current Standards, Emerging Strategies, and Practical Considerations

Adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) is a rare endocrine malignancy characterized by marked biological heterogeneity and a high risk of recurrence and progression. While complete surgical resection remains the foundation of treatment for those with localized disease, systemic therapy i...

Cooperative Agostic‐Type C─H···Cu, Quadrupolar Cu···CO 2 , and C─H···O/π Interactions in an Ultra‐Microporous MOF Enable One‐Step Methane Purification From Quaternary C 3 H 8 /C 2 H 6 /CO 2 /CH 4

ABSTRACT While agostic‐type C─H···metal σ‐interactions are central to organometallic catalysis, their role in gas separation remains elusive. In this study, a robust phosphine‐functionalized ultra‐microporous Cu(I/II)‐organic framework, LIFM‐XYY‐15, featuring open metal sites (OM...

Magnetic Nanoparticle Transducers for Magnetogenetics: Materials Design, Biointerfaces, and Transduction Mechanisms

Abstract Over the years, magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) have evolved from passive imaging and delivery agents into active transducers that convert externally applied magnetic fields into localized biological stimuli. This transition has created opportunities for magnetogenetics, i...

Facilitating best practices in practicum training in clinical neuropsychology: introducing the North American Association of practicum sites in neuropsychology (NAPSN) organizational training guidelines

INTRODUCTION: The North American Association of Practicum Sites in Neuropsychology (NAPSN) was established in 2023 to support external practicum programs in urban, suburban, and rural areas in the United States and Canada by providing resources for member practicum programs and s...

What Moves Parents to Recommend Digital Mental Health Tools for Youth? Behavioral Insights and Implications

ABSTRACT In this study we aimed to examine behavioral determinants influencing parents' willingness to recommend digital mental health interventions (DMHIs) to their youth, guided by the Capability, Opportunity, Motivation–Behavior (COM‐B) model. We conducted semi‐structured inte...

Chaperonopathies as Disorders of Disorder: The Role of Intrinsically Disordered Regions in Proteostasis Dysfunction

Abstract Molecular chaperones are central regulators of the proteostasis network, ensuring proteome integrity through protein folding, the prevention of aggregation, and targeted degradation. These mechanisms are essential for limiting proteotoxic stress and preventing the accumu...

Preliminary psychometric evaluation of the Multidimensional Psychological Flexibility Inventory in adults with spinal cord injury

Context/Objective: Psychological flexibility is a key treatment target in acceptance and commitment therapy and is increasingly relevant to rehabilitation research involving adults with spinal cord injury (SCI). This study examined preliminary psychometric properties of the Multi...

Explainable Stability Certification of Reinforcement Learning Control Policies Using Sparse Dynamics Identification

Reinforcement learning (RL) is a promising alternative to classical guidance and control methods; however, the black-box nature of deep neural network policies and the lack of interpretable stability evidence remain barriers to real-world aerospace adoption. This paper presents a...

Statin use is associated with lower risk of open-angle glaucoma incidence and treatment escalation

Background Retrospective cohort study using the TriNetX database to explore the relationship between statin use and glaucoma. Methods The open-angle glaucoma (OAG) incidence analysis consisted of individuals over 40 years of age with statin use and ophthalmological follow-up with...

Understanding Cancer Information Burden and Quality Concerns: The Roles of Medical Statistics Literacy, Online Health Information Confidence, and Social Media

Understanding factors shaping perceptions of cancer-related information is important for public health communication. This study examined associations of three information-related predictors, understanding medical statistics, confidence in online health information, and difficult...