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Feature Papers—Multidisciplinary Sciences 2025

A special issue of Sci (ISSN 2413-4155).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 1601

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Prof. Dr. Claus Jacob

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Interests: bioorganic chemistry; catalytic sensor/effector agents; epistemology; intracellular diagnostics; nanotechnology; natural products; reactive sulfur and selenium species; redox regulation via the cellular thiolstat
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Dr. Ahmad Yaman Abdin

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Interests: pharmacy; bioorganic chemistry; philosophy of science; history of science; science communication; public health
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

We are once again excited to announce the fifth edition of our annual Feature Papers Collection here in Sci. As we continue our mission to bridge gaps between diverse scientific disciplines, we are delighted to share with you that Sci recently achieved a CiteScore of 4.5 from SCOPUS, ranking it in Q1 among multidisciplinary journals. We have also updated Sci’s aims and scope (see details) in order to acquire a pending Journal Impact Factor. Thank you for your continued support!

For our 2025 Special Issue, we encourage and seek high-quality contributions that relate to the environment and society. We invite you as an authority in your field to contribute a keynote publication that addresses scientific multi/interdisciplinary problem-solving. These “Feature Papers” will be collected as part of an annual overview of the activities of Sci and will be published in book format once the Special Issue is closed.

Contributions will be immediately visible on Preprints, may undergo public peer review, and will be prominently featured on Sci. Following the close of the Special Issue, selected Feature Papers will be published in a dedicated book, offering another avenue for your research to make a lasting impact.

We look forward to receiving your submissions that align with the scope of Sci’s diverse scientific activities.

See previous editions:2020 Edition; 2021 Edition; 2022 Edition; 2023 Edition; 2024 Edition.

Prof. Dr. Claus Jacob
Dr. Ahmad Yaman Abdin
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Development and Application of DNA-Based Tools to Authenticate Marketed Salvia officinalis Products
by Teresa Maria Rosaria Regina and Elisa Calabrese
Sci 2025, 7(2), 70; https://doi.org/10.3390/sci7020070 - 1 Jun 2025
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Salvia officinalis (common or medicinal sage) is a highly valued member of the genus Salvia. Due to its wide range of applications in various fields, including medicine, pharmacy, cosmetics, and food, S. officinalis is a common target for economic fraud. It is [...] Read more.
Salvia officinalis (common or medicinal sage) is a highly valued member of the genus Salvia. Due to its wide range of applications in various fields, including medicine, pharmacy, cosmetics, and food, S. officinalis is a common target for economic fraud. It is imperative to implement rigorous quality control measures to ensure that fraudulent practices are prevented. Such measures should include fast and simple diagnostic tools that can also be used in the field. The objective of the present study was to ascertain the true plant composition of several Salvia-based products. This was accomplished by using PCR-RFLP and LAMP assays. In both procedures, the chloroplast trnL (UAA)-trnF (GAA) intergenic spacer served as the target analyte. The findings demonstrated the reliability and validity of the two DNA-based methods for the unequivocal identification of S. officinalis as the principal component in various sage products, as well as for the detection of irregularities (mainly the presence of adulterating species) in the production and marketing of some of these products. Nonetheless, the LAMP assay offers a more straightforward, rapid, efficient, and cost-effective approach that facilitates the authentication process for sage. The adoption of this method by quality control laboratories could then ensure safety and protect consumers from potential health risks associated with adulterated sage products. Full article
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Smoking History Intensity and Permanent Tooth Removal: Findings from a National United States Sample
by Yu Wei, Nadia Alexandra Debick and Roger Wong
Sci 2025, 7(2), 55; https://doi.org/10.3390/sci7020055 - 6 May 2025
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The role of smoking in the development of periodontal disease has been well explored. However, this study aims to explore the relationship between intensity of smoking history and permanent tooth removal. We utilized the 2022 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), a nationally [...] Read more.
The role of smoking in the development of periodontal disease has been well explored. However, this study aims to explore the relationship between intensity of smoking history and permanent tooth removal. We utilized the 2022 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), a nationally representative sample of 107,859 US adults, to explore this association. Smoking history intensity was a BRFSS-derived measure of pack-year smoking history. Permanent tooth removal was binarized as the presence or absence of a history of permanent tooth removal. A binary logistic regression was conducted to analyze this association after adjusting for a variety of sociodemographic, health, and substance-use covariates. There was a dose-dependent relationship in which increasing smoking history intensity was associated with increased odds for removal of one or more permanent teeth. For example, those who reported a pack-year history of 30 or more years had a 6.4 times significantly higher odds of reporting a history of permanent tooth removal when compared to those with a 0 pack-year history (adjusted odds ratio = 6.37, 95% CI = 3.80–10.69, p < 0.001). These findings can be used to promote smoking reduction or cessation as a means of decreasing risk of permanent tooth removal due to tooth decay or gum disease. Full article
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Utilization of Protein-Rich Agricultural Residues in the Biotechnological Production of L-Lactic Acid and 1,3-Propanediol for Added Value
by Anja Kuenz, Victoria Hancock, Susan Krull and Ulf Prüße
Sci 2025, 7(2), 50; https://doi.org/10.3390/sci7020050 - 16 Apr 2025
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Due to limited fossil resources and climate change, biotechnological processes converting renewable resources into industrial raw materials are increasingly important. Many of these processes require yeast extract for microorganism growth, a high-cost factor. Therefore, the use of inexpensive, protein-rich agricultural raw materials as [...] Read more.
Due to limited fossil resources and climate change, biotechnological processes converting renewable resources into industrial raw materials are increasingly important. Many of these processes require yeast extract for microorganism growth, a high-cost factor. Therefore, the use of inexpensive, protein-rich agricultural raw materials as a source of nutrients is desirable. However, their usage usually results in lower product concentrations and productivity in the fermentation process. This work investigates the nutritional requirements for the production of L-lactic acid using Lactobacillus casei ATCC 393 and 1,3-propanediol using Clostridium butyricum DSM 25047, aiming to replace complex nutrient sources with hydrolyzed protein-rich agricultural raw materials. In the production of 1,3-propanediol, yeast extract was largely (80%) replaced by rapeseed meal hydrolyzate, achieving the same final product concentration and maximum productivity. In the production of L-lactic acid, rapeseed meal hydrolyzate supplemented with B vitamins, mineral salts, cysteine, and tryptophan replaced yeast and meat extracts, achieving the same final product concentration with comparable maximum productivity. Full article
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Lessons from Ophthalmology in Preventing Wrong-Site Errors in Paired-Organ Surgery
by Annalisa Romaniello, Francesca Romana Blasi, Ludovico Iannetti, Marta Armentano, Mattia D’Andrea, Giacomo Visioli and Ludovico Alisi
Sci 2025, 7(2), 79; https://doi.org/10.3390/sci7020079 - 5 Jun 2025
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Surgical errors involving paired organs can have severe consequences, particularly in procedures where laterality is a critical factor. Wrong-site surgeries indicate failures in risk management and patient safety protocols, requiring continuous improvements in preventive strategies. In ophthalmology, where precision is essential, the adoption [...] Read more.
Surgical errors involving paired organs can have severe consequences, particularly in procedures where laterality is a critical factor. Wrong-site surgeries indicate failures in risk management and patient safety protocols, requiring continuous improvements in preventive strategies. In ophthalmology, where precision is essential, the adoption of structured approaches has significantly reduced the incidence of such errors. The Universal Protocol, introduced in 2004 by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), has defined standardized procedures to prevent these events and has subsequently been adapted to ophthalmic surgery by specialized scientific societies such as the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). Additionally, multidisciplinary interventions, including AI-assisted verification systems, human factors analysis, and enhanced surgical checklists, continue to strengthen error prevention. This review examines the implementation and development of these strategies in ophthalmic surgery, evaluating their effectiveness and identifying persistent challenges in surgical safety Full article
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