Characterization of COVID-19 on the elderly in the Ciego de Ávila municipality by Magdeline Francisco Castillo, Maité Padrón Castillo, Yadira Rodríguez Luaces, Dania Herrera Escurdia

“…<br /><strong>Methods:</strong> a cross-sectional descriptive investigation was carried out that included all confirmed COVID-19 patients over 60 years of age in the municipality of Ciego de Ávila in the period between July 1 and December 31, 2021. …”
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Public Administration’s Adaptation to COVID-19 Pandemic – Czech, Hungarian, Polish and Slovak Experience by Matej Horvat, Wojciech Piątek, Lukáš Potěšil, Krisztina F. Rozsnyai

“…The main goal of the article is to assess how public administration bodies adapted to the Covid-19 pandemic, especially in terms of the principle of the speed of procedure in the sense of the right to a fair trial within a reasonable time. In order to achieve this goal, the article focuses on public administration’s adaptation to the pandemic from the perspective of the Visegrad Group countries (V4). …”
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Assessment of ECG Criteria for the Diagnosis of Right Ventricular Involvement by Suhaib Al-Mashari, Reem Al-Habsi, Amal Al-Habsi, Yasir Al-Malki, Mashaal Al-Saadi, Adil Al-Riyami, Sunil K. Nadar

“…The most sensitive indicators of RV involvement were an ST elevation in V4R (72.9%) and a higher ST elevation in lead III than in lead II (80.4%). …”
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Synthesis of EPB/TiO2 Activated Carbon Composite Using Microwaves Activation for Purification of Motor Vehicle Exhaust Emissions by Wahyu Nur Aqni, Mega Nurhanisa, Dwiria Wahyuni

“…This research examines the emission reduction capabilities of motor vehicle exhaust gases using a composite of activated carbon from EPB-AC/TiO2. …”
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Expression of Constitutive Nitric Oxide Synthase Isoforms in Varicose Vein Wall; Preliminary Results by Zora Haviarová, Andrea Janegová, Pavel Janega, Štefan Durdík, Peter Kováč, Viera Štvrtinová, Peter Mráz

“…There are conflicting findings in literature about the structural changes of the primary varicose veins. NO (a potent vasodilatator) is synthesized by nitric oxide synthase (NOS). …”
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Antibody-epitope conjugates deliver immunogenic T-cell epitopes more efficiently when close to cell surfaces by W. van der Wulp, W. Luu, M. E. Ressing, J. Schuurman, S. I. van Kasteren, L. Guelen, R. C. Hoeben, B. Bleijlevens, M. H. M. Heemskerk

“…Antibody-mediated delivery of immunogenic viral CD8+ T-cell epitopes to redirect virus-specific T cells toward cancer cells is a promising new therapeutic avenue to increase the immunogenicity of tumors. …”
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Precipitation Concentration in Highly Urbanized Regions — Case Study of Yangtze River Delta Urban Agglomeration by LIN Zequn, WANG Dayang, ZHANG Zhi, WANG Dagang

“…Amid global warming and enhanced human activities,precipitation has undergone significant changes in its intra-annual distribution,exerting a considerable impact on people's livelihoods and productivity,particularly in highly urbanized regions.This study focuses on the Yangtze River Delta urban agglomeration in China and utilizes multiple sources of precipitation data (including precipitation product data and meteorological station data) along with nighttime light data.The Gini Index (GI) is employed as an indicator of precipitation concentration. …”
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Effects of Porosity of Dry and Saturated Sandstone on the Energy Dissipation of Stress Wave by Yexue Li, Jing Wang

“…A SHPB experiment of porous sandstone was conducted to discuss the influencing principle of porosity on the energy dissipation of stress wave across dry and saturated porous sandstones. …”
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices (KAP) Regarding Meat Safety and Sanitation among Carcass Handlers Operating and Assessment of Bacteriological Quality of Meat Contact Surfaces at... by Mohammed Amine Bahir, Ikram Errachidi, Mouhssine Hemlali, Bouchaib Sarhane, Asmae Tantane, Alami Mohammed, Bouchra Belkadi, Abdelkarim Filali-Maltouf

“…A total of 100 people working at the slaughterhouse participated in the study. …”
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Prediction of quality of life among the elderly based on level of depression and spirituality by Nadia Nandina Salsabila, Tutu April Ariani, Nur Aini, Ollyvia Freeska Dwi Marta, Erma Wahyu Mashfufa

“…Methods: This study used a cross-sectional study design conducted on nursing home residents. …”
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Helicobacter pylori Infection Elicits Type I Interferon Response in Human Monocytes via Toll-Like Receptor 8 Signaling by Chalystha Yie Qin Lee, Yee Teng Chan, Yi Ying Cheok, Grace Min Yi Tan, Ting Fang Tang, Heng Choon Cheong, Jamuna Vadivelu, Suhailah Abdullah, Chung Yeng Looi, Won Fen Wong

“…Additionally, TLR7/8 antagonist treatment reduced H. pylori infection-mediated phosphorylation of interferon regulatory factor 7 (IRF7). Our study suggests a novel role of TLR8 signaling in host immunity against H. pylori through sensing live bacteria to elicit the production of type I interferon.…”
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Autonomic Testing in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders: Implications of Reproducible Gastrointestinal Complaints during Tilt Table Testing by Shaista Safder, Thomas C. Chelimsky, Mary Ann O'Riordan, Gisela Chelimsky

“…The upright portion of a tilt table test triggers typical symptoms in certain children. …”
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High Energy Solar Particle Events and Their Relationship to Associated Flare, CME and GLE Parameters by C. O. G. Waterfall, S. Dalla, O. Raukunen, D. Heynderickx, P. Jiggens, R. Vainio

“…The majority of analysis of SEP events considers data at energies <100 MeV. In this work, we use a newly calibrated data set using data from Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite‐high energy proton and alpha detector between 1984 and 2017. …”
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Magnesium, Aging, and the Elderly Patient by Mladen Davidovic, Dejan Trailov, Dragoslav Milosevic, Branimir Radosavljevic, Pavle Milanovic, Snezana Djurica, Helena Loncar-Stevanovic, Radmila Stevic

“…If methods of determining ionizing magnesium in serum or intracellular magnesium are not available, normal magnesium values in the serum are to be taken with a qualified acceptance.…”
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Satisfacción con el curso optativo Farmacoeconomía en la carrera de licenciatura en Enfermería by Geovanis Olivares Paizan

“…Introducción: El curso optativo de Farmacoeconomía, impartido en el de cuarto año de la carrera licenciatura en Enfermaría, como parte de su habilitación profesional, pone a consideración de los estudiantes, indicadores internacionales de evolución farmacoeconómica. …”
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Üst dudak ve damakta lokalize pleomorfik adenom: İki olgu sunumu by Ahmet Altan, İbrahim Damlar, Saim Yanık, Mutan Hamdi Aras, Mehmet Yaldız

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Soil degradation risk prediction in an arid region (Northern Tataouine, Tunisia): using an empirical model coupling with remote sensing and GIS by Amal Gammoudi, Hanen Guesmi, Ahmed Tebini, Rafla Attia, Thouraya Sahli Chahed, Hosni Trabelsi

“…The soil quality losses related to the water erosion is considered as a worldwide environmental hazard in arid regions, which is disturbing natural resources. …”
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Study on Dynamic Characteristics of Single Droplet Impingement on Heated Liquid Film by Han Wu, Cong Liu, Chunze Cen, Chien-Er Huang, Sheng-Lun Lin

“…The Weber number (10 ≤ We ≤ 275) and liquid film temperature (70°C ≤ T ≤ 175°C) are two main parameters that lead to a comprehensive understanding of impinging phenomena. …”
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Detection of Partial Discharge in Liquid via Interferometry by Liang Xue, Hao Zhou, Wenjing Wang, Junjie Chen, Lunming Qin, Chao Jiang, Haoyang Cui

“…Partial discharge (PD) is the main cause of insulation breakdown in high voltage electrical equipment, which poses a potential threat to the safety and reliability of equipment. …”
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Recent advances in near-infrared photobiomodulation for the intervention of acquired brain injury by Yujing Huang, Yujing Zhang, Chen Yang, Mengze Xu, Zhen Yuan

“…Therefore, the potential of NIR-PBM as a therapeutic intervention in ABI was demonstrated and it is also expected that further work can facilitate its clinical applications.…”
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