Khaled Elenizi¹, Abdullah Sharaf Aldeen², Nasser Alotaibi^3,*, Nagy Fagir², Hussien Hado², Mubarak Aldossari²

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.20, No.5, pp. 539-546, 2025, DOI:10.32604/chd.2025.071226 - 30 November 2025

Abstract Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is a rare congenital anomaly that may complicate cardiac procedures when associated with a dilated coronary sinus (CS) and conduction disturbances. We report the case of a 27-year-old male with Wilson’s disease who presented with complete heart block. Echocardiography showed biatrial enlargement and severe CS dilation, while contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) confirmed PLSVC draining into the CS without a bridging vein. Anatomical constraints prevented cardiac resynchronization therapy, and dual-chamber pacemaker implantation proved technically challenging due to lead placement difficulties. This case highlights the importance of thorough preoperative assessment and More >

Min Zeng¹, Fan Yang¹, Jie Huang², Zhongkai Liao², Sheng Liu³, Xu Wang^1,*

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.20, No.5, pp. 581-589, 2025, DOI:10.32604/chd.2025.070100 - 30 November 2025

Abstract Background: Psychosocial functioning and quality of life (QoL) are strongly associated with outcomes in pediatric heart transplant recipients. The data in pediatric transplantation, however, is limited. This study aims to investigate the associations of perioperative anxiety and depression with postoperative complications, sociodemographic and clinical characteristics. Methods: This observational, analytical, longitudinal study included 42 pediatric participants aged 8 to 16 years old. Preoperative psychological assessments were completed by 36 children, the remaining 6 were unable to participate due to invasive ventilation, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and physical debilitation. Postoperatively, all 42 subjects completed the psychosocial evaluations. Data… More >

Rebhi M’hamed^1,*, Himri Youcef^2,3,*, Bouchiba Bousmaha¹, Yaichi Mouaadh¹

Energy Engineering, Vol.122, No.12, pp. 4899-4918, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ee.2025.070806 - 27 November 2025

Abstract Currently, most conventional street lighting systems use a constant light mode throughout the entire night, from sunset to sunrise, which results in high energy consumption and maintenance costs. Furthermore, scientific research predicts that energy consumption for street lighting will increase in the coming years due to growing demand and rising electricity prices. The dimming strategy is a current trend and a key concept in smart street lighting systems. It involves turning on the road lights only when a vehicle or pedestrian is detected; otherwise, the control system reduces the light intensity of the lamps. Power… More > Graphic Abstract

Ksenia Anikeeva^*, Ruslan Safin

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.13, No.11, pp. 2235-2252, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2025.02025-0128 - 24 November 2025

Abstract The use of wood-polymer composites (WPC) based on a polymer matrix and wood filler is a modern, environmentally friendly direction in material science. However, untreated wood filler exhibits poor adhesion to hydrophobic polymers due to its hydrophilic lignocellulose fibers. To address this, ozone treatment is employed to enhance compatibility, reduce water absorption, and regulate biodegradation rates. This study investigates the hypothesis that ozone modification of wood filler improves adhesion to thermoplastic starch, thereby enhancing the physico-mechanical properties and controlled biodegradation of WPCs under compost conditions. A comprehensive analysis was conducted on composites containing untreated and… More >

Amit Prakash Singh¹, Kajal Kaul^1,*, Anuradha Chug¹, Ravinder Kumar², Veerubommu Shanmugam²

Journal on Artificial Intelligence, Vol.7, pp. 451-468, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jai.2025.070773 - 06 November 2025

Abstract In agricultural farms in India where the staple diet for most of the households is potato, plant leaf diseases, namely Potato Early Blight (PEB) and Potato Late Blight (PLB), are quite common. The class label Plant Healthy (PH) is also used. If these diseases are not identified early, they can cause massive crop loss and thereby incur huge economic losses to the farmers in the agricultural domain and can impact the gross domestic product of the nation. This paper presents a hybrid approach for potato plant disease severity estimation and classification of diseased and healthy… More >

Başak Müftüoğlu, Sevinç Başay^*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.10, pp. 3217-3229, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.071755 - 29 October 2025

Abstract Water scarcity is an escalating global challenge that severely threatens productivity and reproductive success in crops, particularly in drought-sensitive species such as Capsicum annuum L. Although deficit irrigation strategies are widely recommended to enhance water use efficiency, knowledge remains limited regarding their interactions with soil amendments such as biochar and the consequent impacts on reproductive traits. This study aimed to evaluate the combined effects of deficit irrigation strategies and biochar application on pollen viability and morphology in Capsicum annuum. The experiment was conducted under full, partial, and deficit irrigation regimes with and without biochar treatment, following a… More >

Xiaomei He¹, Xiaoting Wan¹, Muhammad Arif ², Ziyang Hu¹, Haiyu Wang¹, Muhammad Aamir Manzoor^3,*, Cheng Song^1,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.10, pp. 2985-3002, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.070697 - 29 October 2025

Abstract Melatonin is a multifunctional molecule found in all organisms that has been shown to play a crucial role in plant growth, development, and stress response. Plant melatonin is typically synthesized in organelles termed chloroplasts, and the mechanisms of its synthesis and metabolic pathways have been extensively studied. Melatonin serves a significant regulatory function in plant growth and development, influencing the morphological and physiological characteristics of plants by modulating biological processes. While studies on plant melatonin receptors are in their early stages compared to studies in animal receptors, the binding mechanism with melatonin is now recognized… More >

Paige M. Henning^*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.10, pp. 2957-2983, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.068899 - 29 October 2025

Abstract Cytokinins are ancient hormones present across all kingdoms of life except archaea, although functional biosynthesis pathways have yet to be identified in animalia. Known for their roles in cell division and proliferation, cytokinins are critical to plant life, as they regulate various aspects of vegetative growth, stress response, and reproduction. In this review, we summarize literature from 2020 to 2025 pertaining to the cytokinin functions in plant reproduction. While general aspects of cytokinin’s role in plant reproduction have been addressed, we particularly focus on the role of cytokinin in reproductive systems due to recent work More >

Nuria Malena Tebez¹, María Cecilia Terrile^1,*, María Elisa Picco¹, María José Iglesias^2,*

BIOCELL, Vol.49, No.10, pp. 1913-1928, 2025, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2025.067833 - 22 October 2025

Abstract In plants, the ubiquitin–proteasome system (UPS) plays a central role in hormonal regulation, including the action of the phytohormone auxin, which orchestrates numerous aspects of growth and development. Auxin modulates redox metabolism and promotes the accumulation of nitric oxide (NO) in various tissues and physiological contexts. NO functions as a redox signaling molecule, exerting its effects in part through the reversible oxidation of cysteine residues via a post-translational modification known as S-nitrosylation. Recent findings highlight a dynamic interplay between S-nitrosylation and the ubiquitination machinery, shaping critical aspects of auxin-mediated plant responses. In this review, we More >

Cheng Song^1,*, Muhammad Abdullah², Muhammad Aamir Manzoor^3,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.9, pp. 2949-2955, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.070974 - 30 September 2025

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