Xianyan Wang^1,#, Yan Guo^1,#, Nan Yang¹, Shengnan Ouyang¹, Honglang Duan¹, Jie Wang¹, Qiqiang Guo¹, Liehua Tie^1,2,3,*, Guijie Ding¹

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.95, No.8, 2026, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.084022 - 28 August 2026

Abstract Understory vegetation-mediated forest litter decomposition and nutrient release processes are critical for biogeochemical cycles and ecosystem sustainability. Drought-dominated global change significantly affects relevant processes, but its impact on metal element release from mixed litters of overstory trees and understory vegetation remains unclear. Here, we conducted an 18-month in situ decomposition experiment in a Pinus massoniana–Camellia oleifera mixed forest under three precipitation regimes: control (CK), low-intensity reduction (R30), and high-intensity reduction (R60). Both R30 and R60 treatments significantly inhibited P. massoniana litter mass loss by 4.85% and 6.22%, respectively. Only R60 treatment significantly reduced the mass loss in C. oleifera and… More >

Zhenyu Liu¹, Panpan Wang¹, Yanjing Liu¹, Mingyan Ye^1,2, You Zhou¹, Dongqin Guo^3,*, Nong Zhou^1,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.95, No.8, 2026, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.084016 - 28 August 2026

Abstract Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the effects of nitrogen-fixing bacteria (NFB) on the nitrogen forms in rhizosphere soil and the biomass and medicinal components in the bulbs of Fritillaria taipaiensis. Methods: Three NFB strains were isolated and inoculated into the rhizosphere of F. taipaiensis through a pot experiment. Eight treatment groups were established: control (CK), Rahnella aquatilis (N1), Pseudomonas chlororaphis (N2), Paenibacillus stellifer (N3), R. aquatilis + P. chlororaphis (N4), R. aquatilis + P. stellifer (N5), P. chlororaphis + P. stellifer (N6), and R. aquatilis + P. chlororaphis + P. stellifer (N7). After 8 months of inoculation, the contents of different nitrogen forms in rhizosphere soil and peimine, peiminine,… More >

Attilio Barretta^1,2,*, Angelo Mottaran¹, Nicolas Carl², Francesco Prata^2,3, Sara Tamburini^1,2, Edoardo Beatrici², Mario De Angelis^2,4, Francesco Cei^2,4, Natali Rodriguez Peñaranda², Francesco Pepillo², Alessio Guidotti², Vincenzo Cavarra², Claudio Brancelli², Pietro Pasquini², Pietro Piazza¹, Cristian Vincenzo Pultrone¹, Hussam Dababneh¹, Lorenzo Bianchi¹, Alessandro Larcher⁴, Alexandre Mottrie², Rocco Papalia³, Riccardo Schiavina¹

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.33, No.4, pp. 783-793, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cju.2026.078354 - 21 August 2026

Abstract Objectives: Complex cystic renal lesions pose a significant diagnostic challenge in the preoperative assessment of malignancy. Although percutaneous renal mass biopsy is well established for solid tumours diagnosis, its role in cystic lesions remains controversial. This systematic review aims to evaluate the diagnostic performance, safety, and clinical impact of percutaneous sampling—fine-needle aspiration (FNA) and core needle biopsy (CNB)—in Bosniak III–IV renal cysts. Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines [International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) ID CRD420251124563]. PubMed/MEDLINE (Medical Literature… More >

Felix Lübbersmeyer, Paula Lindfeld, Margit Fisch, Roland Dahlem, Markus Von Deimling^*

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.33, No.4, pp. 1019-1025, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cju.2026.076969 - 21 August 2026

Abstract Backgrounds: Ewing Sarcoma (ES) is an aggressive pediatric bone tumor requiring multimodal treatment. Primary renal ES is extremely rare and often presents with nonspecific symptoms, potentially delaying diagnosis. Imaging aids detection, while histopathological and molecular analyses confirm the diagnosis. Case description: We report on a 31-year-old female who was initially treated for pyelonephritis. As computerized tomography suggested a malignant kidney tumor with an extensive inferior vena cava thrombus, nephrectomy and caval ligation were performed. Histopathology and further staging confirmed primary renal ES, which was subsequently treated with adjuvant polychemotherapy. Conclusions: The present case highlights the variable More >

Kelly Leite dos Santos Castro Assis¹, Druval Santos de Sá¹, Bruno da Silva Marques¹, Carolina Carvalho de Mello¹, João Lucas Marques Barros², Henrique Carvalhais Milanezi², João Batista Oliveira dos Santos², Carlos Alberto Franchini¹, Bráulio Soares Archanjo¹, Carlos Alberto Achete¹, Adriana Maria da Silva^1,*

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.14, No.7, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2026.02025-0233 - 28 July 2026

Abstract The transition toward a circular economy and zero-waste strategies has driven increasing interest in biomass-derived carbon materials as sustainable alternatives to conventional catalyst supports. Agricultural and industrial residues can be converted into porous carbons with high surface area, tunable porosity, and rich surface chemistry, enabling waste valorization and stabilization of metal species ranging from nanoparticles to single atoms. These properties support their application across heterogeneous catalysis, photocatalysis, and electrochemical systems, revealing cross-cutting opportunities among these fields. Despite these advantages, challenges remain, including feedstock heterogeneity, energy-intensive processing, scalability limitations, and the lack of standardized methodologies. This More > Graphic Abstract

Gebrail Bekdaş^*, Sinan Melih Nigdeli, Omer Elselumi

Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.20, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2026.078870 - 30 June 2026

Abstract This study presents a comparison study between a Tuned Mass Damper (TMD) and Multiple Tuned Mass Dampers (MTMD). The main novelty of this study lies in the unified optimization-based comparison of optimized and fixed-mass MTMD configurations, highlighting the trade-off between seismic performance and practical applicability compared to a single large TMD installed at the top of the building. The Jaya algorithm is used to determine the optimum solution of mass damper parameters. Three cases are examined. The first case is the building with the TMD system. The second case is the building with the MTMD… More >

Argyrios Kalaitzidis¹, Anastasia Zotou¹, Dimitra Loka², Paraskevi Mpeza¹, Persephone Archimandriti¹, Nicholas E. Korres^1,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.95, No.6, 2026, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.081379 - 29 June 2026

Abstract The effects of water stress on the morphophysiological and biochemical characteristics of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) and velvetleaf (Abutilon theophrasti) were investigated in a pot experiment under greenhouse conditions. Both species were exposed to four irrigation levels: no stress (1000 mL H₂O), mild stress (800 mL H₂O), moderate stress (600 mL H₂O), and severe stress (400 mL H₂O), with treatments applied every 2 days over a period of eight weeks. The results demonstrated the negative impacts of water stress, especially under moderate and severe conditions. Specifically, there was a reduction in height and dry weight in both species, with… More >

Lorena E. Romero-Chávez^1,*, Emilee Calero-Rios², Uriel Aldava-Pardave³, Elvis Ottos-Díaz¹, Noelito Salgado-Veramendi³, Eldhy S. Huerto-Pajuelo⁴, Carolina Ibarra-Porras⁴, Richard A. Solórzano-Acosta²

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.95, No.6, 2026, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.081119 - 29 June 2026

Abstract The exploration and identification of spontaneous weed species in heavy metal–contaminated soils represent a relevant approach for understanding the role and their potential application in phytoremediation. In cacao cultivation, cadmium contamination poses a significant risk due to the restrictions established for soils and cacao-derived products, thereby threatening productive sustainability and export viability. The objective of this study was to identify weed species associated with cacao cultivation exhibiting accumulation patterns and phytoremediation potential for Cd and Pb, through the assessment of biomass production and the bioconcentration factor (BCF) and translocation factor (TF), in natural conditions. Soil… More >

Francesco Claps^1,2,*, Miguel Ramírez-Backhaus¹, Álvaro Gómez-Ferrer¹, Juan Manuel Mascarós¹, Argimiro Collado Serra¹, Augusto Wong¹, Ana Calatrava Fons³, Miguel Ángel Climent⁴, Antonio Amodeo², Angelo Porreca⁵, Jose Rubio-Briones^1,6

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.33, No.3, pp. 593-602, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cju.2025.070162 - 29 June 2026

Abstract Objectives: Residual Disease after adjuvant chemotherapy for non-seminomatous germ cell tumor (NSGCT) poses a significant clinical challenge and difficulties in tailored management. This study aimed to externally validate the Heidenreich criteria among patients eligible for unilateral post-chemotherapy retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (PC-RPLND) for residual masses of NSGCT. Methods: For validation, these criteria were retrospectively applied in 23 patients undergoing PC-RPLND for residual masses of NSGCTs. In patients qualified for unilateral-modified PC-RPLND according to the Heidenreich criteria but treated with fully bilateral dissection, pathological reports were evaluated to identify teratoma or active cancer cells inside the… More >

Da Fang¹, Xianbing Chen^2,*, Chenxiao Chu^3,*, Xinhou Liu⁴, Mengyu Zhu⁵, Jinliang Zhu⁶

Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.24, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2026.079777 - 29 June 2026

Abstract A three-dimensional numerical model of a water-driven steam ejector was developed using the Euler-Euler two-fluid framework. A direct-contact condensation (DCC) heat and mass transfer model was employed to simulate the complex two-phase flow and energy exchange. The distributions of gas-liquid phases, pressure, and temperature were obtained to evaluate performance. Results indicate that within the investigated operating range (p_p = 140–160 kPa), the entrainment ratio (ER) and temperature rise (DT) are highly coupled, with DT varying from 5.33 to 11.49 K. The maximum temperature rise of 11.49 K was achieved at p_p = 140 kPa, T_p = 310 K,… More >