Detection of Candida tropicalis from camel mastitis by S. A. Esmaeel, S. F. H. Al-Abedi, M. A. Altaliby, Q. T. Al-Obaidi

“…Results indicated that C. tropicalis was identified in 15/70 (21.4%) and 10/15 (66.6%) of mastitis milk samples based on milk cultured in SDA and API 20C AUX, respectively. The positive samples for C. tropicalis were 15/15 (100%) via the c-PCR technique. …”

Novel measures to assess work-life balance: A systematic review of last 5 years (2018-2023) by Amelia RIZZO, Murat YILDIRIM, Maria Grazia MAGGIO, Hicham KHABBACHE, Juan GOMEZ-SALGADO, Mahmood BAHRAMIZADEH, Driss AIT ALI, Lukasz SZARPAK, Pietro CRESCENZO, Giada IUELE, Nicola BRAGAZZI, Livio TARCHI, Francesco CHIRICO

“…It also highlights the need for further research to refine and develop standardized cultural and contextual variations measures. Such measures are essential for fostering a better understanding of WLB in today's diverse and ever-evolving work environments. …”
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L’influence vivante du personnalisme de Mounier sur la philosophie esthétique et la poésie de Léopold Sédar Senghor by Nadia Yala Kisukidi

“…According to the two thinkers, art has to play a capital role in the renewing of civilisation, against the capitalistic world of money and the process of cultural negation embodied by the colonisation. This mutual understanding of art’s destination shows more than a personalistic influence on Senghor’s thought, but something like a real affinity between his philosophy and Mounier’s one.…”
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Mechanisms of co-presence in repetitive drama studio performances by Željka Flegar, Grozdana Lajić Horvat

“…This paper presents the examples from the Zagreb Youth Theatre (ZKM) Drama Studio's final production "A Bunch of Forest Fairies" (June 2023) which contains elements of Impro, process drama (uncharacteristically performed on stage), inside and outside mentoring (super mentoring), and fairy tale elements that are transformed in a new socio-cultural context. Such an approach enables the players to perform the same play repetitively with the same intensity and presence as the first time, allowing them to re-explore relationships, expressions, and texts in a new and meaningful way. …”
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Proposing Indonesia History Teaching that Transcends Political Ideologies by Nasution Nasution

“…Not only that, history lessons should also cover aspects that include arts, literature, painting, music and other cultural products. In the end, a holistic approach enriches students’ understanding of a historical event, foster a positive attitude and inspire them to learn about stories that have been under-heard or deliberately marginalized.…”
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Tea Growing and Socio-Economic Wellbeing of the Community of Kyamuhunga-Bushenyi. by Nuwasiima, Olivia

“…Additionally, the study explored the social dynamics of tea cultivation, including its impact on community cohesion, gender roles, and cultural practices. Environmental implications, such as land use changes, soil erosion, and water pollution, were also examined. …”
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The Influence of Female Teachers’ Reproductive Health Experiences on their Job Performance in Selected Secondary Schools in Kabale Municipality by Hellen, Tuhiriirwe

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Understanding Nigeria’s antibiotic resistance crisis among neonates and its future implications by Victor Oluwatomiwa Ajekiigbe, Ikponmwosa Jude Ogieuhi, Temiloluwa Adebayo Odeniyi, Praise Oluwatobi Ogunleke, Josiah Temitope Olatunde, Adedoyin Veronica Babalola, Akintunde Abisoye Omoleke, Tolulope Felix Omitade, Damilare Emmanuel Olakanmi, Adewunmi Akingbola, Chidera Stanley Anthony

“…Some reasons for the continuous trend include but are not limited to unregulated antibiotic purchase and use, inadequate surveillance systems, and cultural determinants and socioeconomic issues. Effective strategies are needed to curb the neonatal antibiotic crisis in Nigeria. …”
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Inhibitors of Fatty Acid Synthesis Induce PPARα-Regulated Fatty Acid β-Oxidative Genes: Synergistic Roles of L-FABP and Glucose by Huan Huang, Avery L. McIntosh, Gregory G. Martin, Anca D. Petrescu, Kerstin K. Landrock, Danilo Landrock, Ann B. Kier, Friedhelm Schroeder

“…High (20 mM) but not physiological (6 mM) glucose conferred on both TOFA and C75 the ability to induce PPARα transcription of the fatty acid β-oxidative enzymes CPT1A, CPT2, and ACOX1 in cultured primary hepatocytes from wild-type (WT) mice. …”
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Exosomes from Human Gingiva-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Combined with Biodegradable Chitin Conduits Promote Rat Sciatic Nerve Regeneration by Feng Rao, Dianying Zhang, Tengjiaozi Fang, Changfeng Lu, Bo Wang, Xiao Ding, Shuai Wei, Yiran Zhang, Wei Pi, Hailin Xu, Yanhua Wang, Baoguo Jiang, Peixun Zhang

“…We have successfully cultured GMSCs and isolated exosomes. The exosomes from GMSCs could significantly promote Schwann cell proliferation and DRG axon growth. …”
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V. K. Syutaev’s teaching and the peasantry (performative approach to the problem) by Sazhin, Boris B., Babanina, Renata M.

“…The reasons for this, as identified by the authors, included Syutaev’s social position, his criticism of the church and Orthodox rites and the inconsistency of his teachings and practices with the cultural code of the Russian peasant population in the second half of the 19th century.…”
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INCOMPATIBILITY OR CONVERGENCE: HUMAN LIFE AS CAPITAL by N. M. Boichenko, Z. V. Shevchenko

“…The multiplicity of possible cultural conditions that affirm the unconditional value of life indicates that this unconditionality is always relevant rather than absolute. …”
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The Advantages and Challenges of Electronic Exams: A Qualitative Research based on Shannon Entropy Technique by AHMAD KEYKHA, MASOOMEH IMANIPOUR, JAFAR SHAHROKHI, MOEIN AMIRI

“…In the second phase, using the Shannon entropy technique, the advantages and challenges of electronic exams were weighted.Results: Challenges of e-exams were classified into seven subcategories (poor technical knowledge, security challenges, complexity and challenges in designing examination, complexityand challenges during examination, complexity and challenges after examination, lack of infrastructure, socio-cultural challenges). The advantages of e-exams were also classified into five sub-categories, including improvement of teaching and learning process, effectiveness of student performance assessment, advantages in designing exams, advantages during examinations, and advantages after examinations. …”
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Differential Reponses of Hematopoietic Stem and Progenitor Cells to mTOR Inhibition by Aimin Yang, Xia Xiao, Mingfeng Zhao, Amanda C. LaRue, Bradley A. Schulte, Gavin Y. Wang

“…Here we report that dual inhibition of mTORC1/2 by AZD or its analogue (KU-63794) depletes mouse BM Lin−Sca-1+c-Kit+ cells in cultures via the induction of apoptotic cell death. …”
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Preserving the Past, Embracing the Future: Co-Design Strategies for Achieving Harmony Between Heritage Sites and Accessibility Needs by Maryem Lakoud, Ernesto Morales, Alicia Ruiz-Rodrigo, Isabelle Feillou, Samuel Mathieu, Jonathan Riendeau, François Routhier

“…This research highlights the importance of co-design as a method to ensure heritage sites remain culturally significant and universally accessible.…”
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Photocatalytic production and biological activity of D-arabino-1,4-lactone from D-fructose by Sho Usuki, Pratiksha Babgonda Patil, Tiangao Jiang, Naoko Taki, Yuma Uesaka, Haru Togawa, Sanjay S. Latthe, Shanhu Liu, Kenji Yamatoya, Kazuya Nakata

“…The results showed that Bifidobacterium proliferated and produced more lactic acid than when cultured in a medium without D-arabino-1,4-lactone, suggesting that Bifidobacterium can utilize D-arabino-1,4-lactone.…”
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Perspectives on delivering sexual and reproductive health and rights information and services to young people: focus group discussions with civil society organizations in the Democ... by Landry Egbende, Viviane Mayala, Branly Mbunga, Nina Viberg, Mala Ali Mapatano, Tobias Alfvén, Eva Åkerman

“…Conclusion It is essential to acknowledge the role of CSOs in the advancement of gender equality, and it is important to put policies into place that can overcome cultural, religious, and familial barriers to young people’s access to SRHR information.…”
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Effects of Earthworm (Pheretima communisima) extract on atopic dermatitis: An in vitro and in vivo study by Yoon-Young Sung, Heung-Joo Yuk, Seung-Hyung Kim, Dong-Seon Kim

“…EWE administration in AD mice also reduced secretion of Interleukin (IL)-4, IL-13, IL-5, and IFN-γ in cultures of isolated splenic cells. Immunohistofluorescence staining of skin lesions from AD mice revealed that EWE induced expression of claudin-1, filaggrin, and SIRT1. …”
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TLR2 Derangements Likely Play a Significant Role in the Inflammatory Response and Thrombosis in Patients with Ph(−) Classical Myeloproliferative Neoplasm by Jen Chin Wang, Guanfang Shi, Chi Chen, Ching Wong, Vladimir Gotlieb, Gardith Joseph, Kiron V Nair, Lakshmi Boyapati, Enayati Ladan, James T. Symanowski, Lishi Sun

“…TLR3, 7, and 9 were not elevated. Cultured monocyte-derived dendritic cells and plasma assays in TLR2-elevated patients were found to secrete more cytokines than those from TLR2-normal patients. …”
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Inter-agency collaboration in building urban fire resilience in Indonesia: how do metropolitan cities address it? by Ahmad Harakan, Yusuf Adam Hilman, A. Junaedi Karso, Awaluddin Awaluddin, Nurhalijah Nurhalijah, Indah Sidrawaty Muin, Aldy Nurdiansyah B, Arfan Fadillah, Rudi Hardi

“…The study identifies critical deficiencies in inter-agency collaboration, largely due to differing organizational cultures, inadequate coordination mechanisms, and resource distribution challenges.Discussion and conclusionBy evaluating global fire resilience models, the research proposes a governance framework to enhance inter-agency cooperation in Makassar. …”
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