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Seaweed (Saccharina latissima) modulates the microbiome composition during fecal fermentation with limited effect of common processing methods

Seaweed fibers show promising effects on gut health, but it is unclear if processing of whole seaweed changes the nutrient accessibility for gut microbiota. This study investigated the effects of processed Saccharina latissima on the fecal microbiome composition and metabolic act...

Terminator classification and singularity in the pn+1 family of maps

Summary of Research This paper presents a complete algebraic classification of "exact terminators" within the $pn+1$ family of maps, a generalization of the famous Collatz conjecture ($p=3$). An exact terminator is defined as an orbit value that collapses to 1 in a single contrac...

Impact of low-dose epidural analgesia on labour progression in Robson Classification Group 1 parturients: a single-centre retrospective observational study

The influence of epidural analgesia (EA) on the course of labour is still a matter of concern in modern obstetrics. Despite numerous studies have analysed labour progression, their findings are often inconsistent with regard to the effect of labour analgesia. In fact, women with...

Deep learning-based burned area mapping of California wildfires using Sentinel-2 and Landsat-8 imagery enhanced with super-resolution techniques

The increasing frequency of wildfires under a changing climate has led to extensive ecosystem destruction, highlighting the need for reliable burned area assessment using satellite imagery. Single-satellite data are constrained by observation gaps and interference from smoke and...

Muscle size matters: making paediatric vaccination safe for all - a pilot study

Background/objectives Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) is an uncommon but clinically significant iatrogenic complication of vaccination, associated with improper injection depth or site selection. This pilot study aimed to evaluate the suitability of exis...

Perceptions of surrogate decision-makers of cardiac arrest patients on engaging in research during high emotional distress

The perception that individuals in crisis experience undue psychological burden by participation in research is a barrier to including surrogate decision-makers to critically ill patients in research studies. Importantly, perceptions from those who have engaged as surrogates are...

Effect of EMDR for reduction of pain interference in children with sickle cell disease, the RELAX study: a randomized controlled trial protocol

BACKGROUND: Children with sickle cell disease (SCD) suffer from vaso-occlusive crises, extremely painful episodes that may require hospitalization. Traumatic experiences during hospitalization and frequent pain experiences may lead to psychological distress and the development of...

Vacuum-induced evaporation and heat transfer in a simulated single-assembly spent nuclear fuel canister

Vacuum drying is a critical process for the long-term integrity of spent nuclear fuel (SNF) storage. This study presents a systematic thermal-hydraulic evaluation comparing the conventional step-wise decompression method with a next-generation variable exhaust flow rate operation...

A 45-year high-resolution wave hindcast for the Fijian archipelago: mean climate, spectral characteristics, and long-term trends

Fiji’s coastal communities are highly exposed to ocean waves that drive erosion, inundation and shoreline change. Yet the Fijian archipelago lacks a comprehensive, wave-climate assessment at a resolution that represents island effects appropriately. To address this gap, we presen...

Trophic transfer of silver nanoparticles in a detritus-based food chain within a karst stream: A comparative study of direct exposure versus trophic transfer

The widespread use of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) has led to their substantial release into aquatic ecosystems, yet their ecological risks within detritus-based food chains remain poorly understood. This study constructed a model detrital food chain— Pterocarya stenoptera leaf l...

An Implantable Charge Balanced Neurostimulator IC Using Standard CMOS Process

This paper presents the design of a bipolar current-mode stimulator integrated circuit (IC) for implantable prosthetic devices using 0.18-μm standard CMOS process. The proposed stimulator IC is capable of delivering up to 1-mA current through 10-kΩ load using 12.8 V supply voltag...

Techno-economic feasibility of offshore wind-based ammonia production for La Guajira, North Sea, and Gulf of Roses

This study evaluates the techno-economic feasibility of offshore wind-based ammonia production in 2035 and 2050. A pseudo-dynamic modeling framework with capacity optimization is applied to three offshore sites in Colombia, Denmark, and Spain using long-term wind data to capture...

Left bundle branch area pacing in atrial fibrotic cardiomyopathy manifesting as atrial standstill: two case reports and mechanistic insights

Atrial standstill (AS) is a rare arrhythmogenic disorder characterized by the complete absence of atrial electrical and mechanical activity, most commonly resulting from atrial fibrotic cardiomyopathy (AFC). Optimal management remains challenging, particularly when selecting an a...

Socio-economic vulnerability and effective institutions for adaptation to compounding climate hazards in Africa

Africa is facing more frequent and damaging climate hazards whose effects often interact across sectors, places, and time. This narrative review synthesizes evidence from 2023 to 2025 on socio-economic vulnerability and institutional responses to compounding climate hazards in Af...

Three Roads, One Result: Convergent Derivations of Newtonian, Hydrodynamic, and Tensor Gravitation, and the Case for the Ether Plenum in the Weak Field

This paper consolidates the Theory of NeoGravity and states its case. Its central demonstration is a convergence: three mathematically independent formalisms, Newtonian relativity mechanics, classical fluid dynamics, and Einstein's tensor calculus, are each carried through the cl...

Novel R2R3-MYB transcription factor CsMYB39 influences epigallocatechin gallate biosynthesis in tea plant (Camellia sinensis) by regulating CsSCPL11-IA gene expression

Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) is the most bioactive galloylated catechin in tea ( Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze) plants. Its biosynthesis is precisely regulated by transcription factors. In this study, we used the promoter of the CsSCPL11-IA gene, which encodes a key enzym...

Marine protected areas and maritime spatial planning integration dynamics across Europe

Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) has emerged as a central governance tool to balance ecological, social, and economic uses of marine space, while Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) remain essential for biodiversity conservation and ecosystem resilience. Effective integration of MPAs in...

Decoding multidimensional water quality in arid industrial lakes: a comprehensive CCME-WQI, HPI, and GIS-based evaluation of the Arab al-Ulayqat system

Effective water quality management is crucial in arid regions, where inland water systems are highly vulnerable to anthropogenic pressure and climatic stress. This study aimed to assess water quality in Egypt’s Arab al-Ulayqat Lakes using physicochemical, microbiological, heavy-m...

Flutter characteristics of a two-dimensional prepositive elliptical wing–main wing combined configuration

Flutter is a complex dynamic aeroelastic problem that poses a significant threat to flight safety, making its mitigation a critical focus of aeronautical research. This study proposes a two-dimensional prepositive elliptical wing–main wing combined configuration (abbreviated as p...

Perioperative Management of Patients Taking GLP-1 Receptor Agonists. A Mini-Review

In July 2025, the British Journal of Anaesthesia published recommendations for the perioperative management of patients using GLP-1 receptor agonists. The authors of this multidisciplinary consensus are SPAQI, the Society for Perioperative Assessment and Quality Improvement. GLP-...