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View article: Impact of Drinking Water Supplemented with Complex Acidifiers on Production Performance, Egg Quality, Physiological and Biochemical Indicators, and Microbial Flora of BIAN Chickens
Impact of Drinking Water Supplemented with Complex Acidifiers on Production Performance, Egg Quality, Physiological and Biochemical Indicators, and Microbial Flora of BIAN Chickens Open
This study investigated the effects of dietary supplementation with composite acidifying agents containing 2-hydroxy-4-methylthiobutyric acid (≥30.0%), lactic acid (≥24.2%), and phosphoric acid (≥23.8%) on production performance, egg quali…
View article: Post-traumatic growth and psychological resilience in adolescents with systemic lupus erythematosus: A cross-sectional study
Post-traumatic growth and psychological resilience in adolescents with systemic lupus erythematosus: A cross-sectional study Open
Background To investigate post-traumatic growth and psychological resilience in adolescents with systemic lupus erythematosus and identify predictors of post-traumatic growth to inform targeted interventions. Methods We conducted a cross-s…
View article: The dual immunomodulatory role of B cells in tumorigenesis: mechanisms, microenvironment crosstalk, and therapeutic implications
The dual immunomodulatory role of B cells in tumorigenesis: mechanisms, microenvironment crosstalk, and therapeutic implications Open
B lymphocytes exhibit a multifaceted and context-dependent role in tumor biology, acting as both promoters and suppressors of malignancy through dynamic interactions within the tumor microenvironment (TME). This review synthesizes current …
View article: Biochar one-off application for paddy soil 15N loss improvement: evidence from a two-year experiment
Biochar one-off application for paddy soil 15N loss improvement: evidence from a two-year experiment Open
The aim of this study was to quantify the impact of biochar one-off application on split application of nitrogen fertilizers. We used the 15 N tracer technique to explore the effects of biochar on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and NUE dur…
View article: Editorial: Environmental behavior processes and mechanisms of organic pollutants in global coastal waters
Editorial: Environmental behavior processes and mechanisms of organic pollutants in global coastal waters Open
View article: Characteristics of secondary electron emission from metal surface onto gas adsorption
Characteristics of secondary electron emission from metal surface onto gas adsorption Open
The thickness of the adsorption layer typically ranges from a few nanometers to several hundred nanometers, which is comparable to the interaction range of electrons with metals. Therefore, adsorbed gases can significantly influence second…
View article: RecGPT Technical Report
RecGPT Technical Report Open
Recommender systems are among the most impactful applications of artificial intelligence, serving as critical infrastructure connecting users, merchants, and platforms. However, most current industrial systems remain heavily reliant on his…
View article: Primary cilia as mechanosensors in musculoskeletal homeostasis and disease
Primary cilia as mechanosensors in musculoskeletal homeostasis and disease Open
View article: Emerging regulated cell death mechanisms in bone remodeling: decoding ferroptosis, cuproptosis, disulfidptosis, and PANoptosis as therapeutic targets for skeletal disorders
Emerging regulated cell death mechanisms in bone remodeling: decoding ferroptosis, cuproptosis, disulfidptosis, and PANoptosis as therapeutic targets for skeletal disorders Open
View article: Decoding TAGLN2 in cancer: the molecular linchpin bridging actin remodeling, immune dysregulation and therapeutic challenges
Decoding TAGLN2 in cancer: the molecular linchpin bridging actin remodeling, immune dysregulation and therapeutic challenges Open
Cancer development involves complex interactions between tumors and the host microenvironment. Throughout this process, dynamic regulation of the actin cytoskeleton is crucial for tumor invasion, metastasis, and immune evasion. Transgelin …
View article: Different roles of biochar in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions from paddy fields in northern and southern China
Different roles of biochar in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions from paddy fields in northern and southern China Open
View article: Corrigendum to “Optimized fertilizer management strategy based on ridge–furrow planting pattern enhances dryland wheat yield and water utilization on the Loess Plateau” [Agric. Water Manag. 311 (2025) 109391]
Corrigendum to “Optimized fertilizer management strategy based on ridge–furrow planting pattern enhances dryland wheat yield and water utilization on the Loess Plateau” [Agric. Water Manag. 311 (2025) 109391] Open
View article: Freedom of Words and Self in Translation: Reading Breaking Free: Liang Qichao
Freedom of Words and Self in Translation: Reading Breaking Free: Liang Qichao Open
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View article: SLPOD: superclass learning on point cloud object detection
SLPOD: superclass learning on point cloud object detection Open
In the realm of point cloud object detection, classification tasks emphasize extracting common features to enhance generalization, often at the expense of individual-specific features. This limitation becomes particularly evident when hand…
View article: Optimized fertilizer management strategy based on ridge–furrow planting pattern enhances dryland wheat yield and water utilization on the Loess Plateau
Optimized fertilizer management strategy based on ridge–furrow planting pattern enhances dryland wheat yield and water utilization on the Loess Plateau Open
Rain-fed agroecosystems require integrated strategies to synchronize water and nitrogen use for sustainable production. To investigate the mechanisms by which ridge–furrow planting (RP), coupled with optimal N rate (90, 135, 180 kg N ha⁻¹)…
View article: Promotion of microplastic degradation on the conjugative transfer of antibiotic resistance genes in the gut of macrobenthic invertebrates
Promotion of microplastic degradation on the conjugative transfer of antibiotic resistance genes in the gut of macrobenthic invertebrates Open
Microplastics and antibiotic resistance genes are two new pollutants in water environments, and they have potential risks to human health and ecological safety. On the basis of the accumulation of pollutants and microorganisms in sediment,…
View article: The application years of biochar affect CH4 emission by negatively methanogens and increased rice yield
The application years of biochar affect CH4 emission by negatively methanogens and increased rice yield Open
View article: Influence of aquaculture practices on microbiota composition and pathogen abundance in pond ecosystems in South China
Influence of aquaculture practices on microbiota composition and pathogen abundance in pond ecosystems in South China Open
View article: Multi-Parameter Optimization of Vertical Flow Constructed Wetlands to Enhance Synergistic Action Among Substrate, Plants, and Microorganisms
Multi-Parameter Optimization of Vertical Flow Constructed Wetlands to Enhance Synergistic Action Among Substrate, Plants, and Microorganisms Open
View article: Life table study of sublethal concentrations of emamectin benzoate against <i>Spodoptera frugiperda</i> (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae)
Life table study of sublethal concentrations of emamectin benzoate against <i>Spodoptera frugiperda</i> (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae) Open
The fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda J.E. Smith (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), is a well-known agricultural pest in North and South America and has invaded Africa, the Far East, and Australia in the past decade. To investigate the integrate…
View article: Multi-Parameter Optimization of Substrate-Plant-Microbe Synergism in Vertical Flow Constructed Wetlands: Mechanistic Insights and Enhanced Nutrient-Metal Removal for Sustainable Aquaculture Wastewater Treatment
Multi-Parameter Optimization of Substrate-Plant-Microbe Synergism in Vertical Flow Constructed Wetlands: Mechanistic Insights and Enhanced Nutrient-Metal Removal for Sustainable Aquaculture Wastewater Treatment Open
View article: The interaction between Halamphora coffeaeformis and indigenous bacteria in pickled mustard wastewater for pollutant removal and algal biomass
The interaction between Halamphora coffeaeformis and indigenous bacteria in pickled mustard wastewater for pollutant removal and algal biomass Open
View article: Effect of conjugative transfer of antibiotic resistance genes mediated by plasmids on the microecology of different intestinal segments
Effect of conjugative transfer of antibiotic resistance genes mediated by plasmids on the microecology of different intestinal segments Open
Introduction The conjugative transfer of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) mediated by plasmids occurred in different intestinal segments of mice was explored. Methods The location of ARG donor bacteria and ARGs was investigated by qPCR, …
View article: Effects of Substitution of Wheat Straw by Giant Reed on Growth Performance, Serum Biochemical Parameters, Nutrient Digestibility, and Antioxidant Properties of Sheep
Effects of Substitution of Wheat Straw by Giant Reed on Growth Performance, Serum Biochemical Parameters, Nutrient Digestibility, and Antioxidant Properties of Sheep Open
The development and utilization of unconventional forage resources is crucial to alleviating the current situation of shortage of forage resources. Giant reed (Arundo donax) is a promising forage resource from the Poaceae family, one of th…
View article: Facile synthesis of high-swelling cyclodextrin polymer for sustainable water purification
Facile synthesis of high-swelling cyclodextrin polymer for sustainable water purification Open
Porous materials are widely used in the adsorption field to sequester pollutants to address the global sustainable water security and water scarcity concerns. However, there are still challenges that limit their industrial application, esp…
View article: Mechanisms characterizing DOM migration in coal mining subsidence areas
Mechanisms characterizing DOM migration in coal mining subsidence areas Open
The migration mechanism of DOM in water, soil and sediment t from the coal mining subsidence area of Huabei Xutuan Mine were investigated using three-dimensional fluorescence-parallel factor analyses (EEMs-PARAFAC), self-organized neural n…
View article: The use of the self-organizing map (SOM) methodology to study the dissolved organic matter (DOM) in different water body types
The use of the self-organizing map (SOM) methodology to study the dissolved organic matter (DOM) in different water body types Open
This study investigated the characteristics of dissolved organic matter (DOM) in two distinct water bodies, through the utilization of three-dimensional fluorescence spectroscopy coupled with self-organizing map (SOM) methodology. Specific…
View article: Effects of treatment process on larvae growth performance and nutrient yield during cyanobacteria bioconversion by black soldier fly
Effects of treatment process on larvae growth performance and nutrient yield during cyanobacteria bioconversion by black soldier fly Open
Cyanobacteria blooms, a global environmental problem, have caused serious economic and ecological disasters worldwide. Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) are known to feed and develop on a wide range of feed sources, which makes the use of BS…
View article: Effects of Selenium and Cadmium on Human Liver and Kidney Functions in Exposed Black Shale Areas
Effects of Selenium and Cadmium on Human Liver and Kidney Functions in Exposed Black Shale Areas Open
Animal experiments suggest that selenium (Se) may alleviate cadmium (Cd) toxicity in animal liver and kidneys, but its effect on human liver and kidneys remains uncertain. In China, areas with black shale have shown elevated levels of Se a…
View article: Pharmaceutical Residues in Edible Oysters along the Coasts of the East and South China Seas and Associated Health Risks to Humans and Wildlife
Pharmaceutical Residues in Edible Oysters along the Coasts of the East and South China Seas and Associated Health Risks to Humans and Wildlife Open
The investigation of pharmaceuticals as emerging contaminants in marine biota has been insufficient. In this study, we examined the presence of 51 pharmaceuticals in edible oysters along the coasts of the East and South China Seas. Only ni…