Lipidomic and Instrumental Evaluation of a Melatonin-Based In & Out Strategy Versus Topical Treatment in Skin Aging: A Randomized Prospective Trial by Francesca Colombo, Stefano Alfano, Massimo Milani

“…A randomized, prospective study was conducted on 39 healthy females aged 55–69 years. Participants were divided into two groups: one received both the topical formula and oral melatonin supplementation (Group A), while the other received a topical melatonin-based formula (Group B). …”
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Acute and Subchronic Toxicity Assessment of Conventional Soxhlet Cymbopogon citratus Leaves Extracts in Sprague–Dawley Rats by Jacob Apibilla Ayembilla, Abdul Raouf Khalid, Sharif Buari Abubakari, Abdul Rashid Adams, Felix Abekah Botchway, Stephen Antwi, Phyllis Naa Yarley Otu, Michael Appiah, George Osei-Adjei, Kwame Owen Kottoh, Peace Ahiabenu-Williams, Olga Quasie

“…In the subchronic study, the treatment groups were administered 200 mg/kg, 600 mg/kg, and 1200 mg/kg, respectively, of the CSE C. citratus leaves extract for six weeks. Analyses were conducted on the blood, urine, and serum samples of the rats. …”
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The Effect of Ca and Mg Concentrations and Quantity and Their Correlation with Caries Intensity in School-Age Children by Milaim Sejdini, Kastriot Meqa, Nora Berisha, Ekrem Çitaku, Nora Aliu, Sokol Krasniqi, Sami Salihu

“…Chemical analyzes have been conducted at the Faculty of Chemistry, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje. …”
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Impact of training dairy farm personnel on milking routine compliance, udder health, and milk quality by Zelmar Rodriguez, Mario Lopez-Benavides, Marianna B. Gentilini, Pamela L. Ruegg

“…Pre- and post-training evaluations were conducted to measure changes in knowledge, parlor evaluations were performed to determine behavioral changes, and data from clinical mastitis cases and bulk tank SCC were used to estimate udder health and milk quality. …”
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Associations between mental illness, TB risk and migrant status by S.E. Hayward, K.L. Kristensen, A. Deal, J.H. Petersen, T. Lillebaek, S. Hargreaves, M. Norredam, J.S. Friedland

“…METHODS: A nationwide prospective cohort study was conducted in Denmark from 1994–2015, involving migrants matched 1:6 to Danish-born individuals. …”
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Cluster of symptoms in kidney failure: A systematic review by Jaime Gomariz-Ruiz, David Pérez-Cruzado, Daniel Gutiérrez-Sánchez

“…Methods: This systematic review was conducted according to the PRISMA declaration standards. …”
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PENGARUH LIKUIDITAS, PERPUTARAN MODAL KERJA, LEVERAGE, UKURAN PERUSAHAAN, TERHADAP PROFITABILITAS PADA PERUSAHAAN TEKSTIL DAN GARMEN DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA by Wanda Dwi Saputri, Ni Putu Ayu Darmayanti

“…This study aims to analyze the effect of liquidity, working capital turnover, leverage and company size on profitability for the period 2020-2022. This research was conducted at textile and garment companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2020-2022, the sampling method used was the census method resulting in a total sample size of 18 companies with 3 (three) years of observation so that the number of observations was 54. …”
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Advanced Path Planning for UAV Swarms in Smart City Disaster Scenarios Using Hybrid Metaheuristic Algorithms by Mohammed Sani Adam, Nor Fadzilah Abdullah, Asma Abu-Samah, Oluwatosin Ahmed Amodu, Rosdiadee Nordin

“…Comprehensive simulations conducted in suburban, urban, dense urban, and high-rise urban environments demonstrated the efficacy of the APC-GA approach. …”
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Method and Spatiotemporal Analysis for Impervious Surface Extraction Based on an Improved DeepLabV3+ Model by Xueyi Wang, Bowen Fan, Yanguo Fan, Ran Xu, Guangyue Feng, Qingchun Guan

“…Lastly, based on this model's application, a spatiotemporal analysis of impervious surfaces in the Greater Bay Area from 2017 to 2023 was conducted. Results revealed a continuous expansion of impervious surfaces during this period, mainly concentrated in the urban core and surrounding areas, with significant development toward the southeast.…”
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Study on Mechanical Performance of Prestressed UHPFRC U-Beam Bridges by Mengying Liu, Eugen Brühwiler, Fengkun Cui, Yue Xu

“…Based on the unique shape of the U beam, the flexural performance test of the full-scale model of the prestressed UHPFRC U beam is conducted. Then, the finite element model considering material nonlinearity and structural ductility is established using Midas FEA software. …”
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One Health preparedness and response for mosquito-borne viruses: a stakeholder- and social network-analysis in the Netherlands by Pauline A. de Best, H. Broekhuizen, R. S. Sikkema, M. P. G. Koopmans, A. Timen

“…Semi-structured interviews were conducted with eligible stakeholders. Stakeholders’ collaborations, dependencies, and their roles in MBV preparedness and response were discussed. …”
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The efficacy of cholecalciferol in the comprehensive treatment of patients with autoimmune diabetes by N.V. Pashkovska, I.O. Tsaryk

“…A comprehensive evaluation of carbohydrate metabolism indicators (fasting glycemia, HbA1c, HOMA-IR, insulin, and C-peptide levels), autoimmune activity (antibodies to glutamic acid decarboxylase (antiGAD)), and lipid profile was conducted before and after treatment. Results. The addition of vitamin D to therapy significantly increased serum 25(OH)D levels, ensuring a substantial improvement in metabolic status of patients. …”
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Particle-bound PAHs and Chemical Composition, Sources and Health Risk of PM2.5 in a Highly Industrialized Area by Elizabeth Vega, Diego López-Veneroni, Omar Ramírez, Judith C. Chow, John G. Watson

“…Abstract PM2.5 monitoring campaigns were conducted in 2006, 2010, and 2011 in Tula, Hidalgo, Mexico, a highly industrialized area which includes a refinery, a thermoelectric power plant, five cement plants, limestone mining, and industrial waste combustion. …”
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Hygienic complementary feeding practice and its associated factors among mothers having children aged 6–23 months in Antsokia Gemza district, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional survey by Eyob Ketema Bogale, Tefera Chane, Getachew Tadegew

“…Objective To assess the magnitude of parental hygienic complementary feeding practices (PHCFPs) and their associated factors among mothers with children aged 6–23 months in Antsokia Gemza district, Ethiopia, in 2022.Methodology A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Antsokia Gemza district, North Shoa, Ethiopia, from 25 June to 22 July 2022. …”
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Tablet-based self assessment memory scale-revised (SAMS-R) evaluates memory functions for older adults by Hisatomo Kowa, Ryoko Kumagai, Yutaro Oki, Miki Imamura, Yuka Suzuki

“…The ROC curve analysis was conducted to evaluate the detectability to determine whether if the WMS-R LM II score is above or below 10, showing that the AUC was greater than 0.9.ConclusionSAMS-R, which can be performed on a tablet literally by himself/herself independently, shows a high correlation with the WMS-R Logical Memory II score, and has the advantage of being performed in a short time without the need for a clinical psychologist or other personnel.…”
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Enhancing work environments and reducing turnover intention: a multicenter longitudinal cohort study on differentiated nursing practices in Dutch hospitals by Julia van Kraaij, Neeltje de Vries, Hanna Wessel, Hester Vermeulen, Catharina van Oostveen, RN2Blend Consortium

“…Methods A multicenter longitudinal cohort study was conducted across 19 Dutch hospitals between 2019 and 2023. …”
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Human health risk from groundwater consumption: A case study in the Apaaso-Tafo Community in the Bono East Region of Ghana by Emmanuel Okyere, Ethel Bentil, Nana Adwoa Kusi-Addai, Lawson Mensah

“…Future research with an increased number of communities, sample size and sampling frequency should also be conducted to enhance the generalisability of these findings.…”
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Investigating the meteorological factors influencing upper respiratory tract infections: An observational study by Yeşim Yüksel, Cihan Bedel, Fatih Selvi, Okkes Zortuk, Yusuf Karanci

“…Understanding the environmental factors that contribute to the transmission of these infections is essential for effective public health planning and intervention strategies.Objective: This study aims to explore how various meteorological conditions impact the incidence of URIs across different seasons.Methods: We conducted a retrospective observational study involving patients who visited a tertiary education and research hospital in 2023. …”
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Potential transmission test of GP25 vaccine in normal flora bacteria of common carp culture media by Sri Nuryati, , Alimuddin, Ayu Dhita Juliadiningtyas

“…One way to prevent the spread of KHV is  by applying DNA vaccine. This research was conducted to test potential transmission of DNA vaccine encoding glycoprotein 25 (vaccine GP25) toward normal flora bacteria of media cultivation of common carp. …”
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Solid Waste Management Practice and Its Associated Factors among Households in Gessa Town, Dawuro Zone, Southwest Ethiopia by Matiwos Maldaye, Desta Haftu, Sewunet Sako, Zenebe Jebero, Fikre Moga, Ayichew Alemu

“…A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 686 study participants from April 30 to June 15, 2021. …”
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