Nerve Growth Factor Regulation by TNF-α and IL-1β in Synovial Macrophages and Fibroblasts in Osteoarthritic Mice by Shotaro Takano, Kentaro Uchida, Masayuki Miyagi, Gen Inoue, Hisako Fujimaki, Jun Aikawa, Dai Iwase, Atsushi Minatani, Kazuya Iwabuchi, Masashi Takaso

“…The effects of TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 on the expression of NGF in cultured synovial cells were also examined. The expression of TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, and NGF in the ST of STR/Ort was higher than that in C57/BL6J mice. …”
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Economic impacts and management of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) in smallholder agriculture: a panel data analysis for Ghana by Justice A. Tambo, Monica K. Kansiime, Idah Mugambi, Lakpo Koku Agboyi, Patrick K. Beseh, Roger Day

“…Results We found evidence of reduced intensity of pesticide use, increased use of protective equipment when spraying pesticides, increased adoption of biopesticides and cultural practices for FAW management, in line with recommended integrated pest management solutions. …”
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On mechanisms of antitumor action of tropolon series compounds by G. V. Zhukova, E. A. Lukbanova, T. P. Protasova, E. V. Zaikina, A. A. Kiblitskaya

“…The review provides information on the mechanisms of the antitumor action of natural and synthetic compounds of the tropolone series, obtained over the past 30 years in studies on cell cultures and, to a lesser extent, in in vivo experiments. …”
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Mycobacterium avium Complex Infection in a Patient with Sickle Cell Disease and Severe Iron Overload by Kamal Shemisa, Nasima Jafferjee, David Thomas, Gretta Jacobs, Howard J. Meyerson

“…Subsequent biopsies of the liver and bone marrow confirmed the presence of noncaseating granulomas and blood cultures isolated Mycobacterium avium complex MAC. …”
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Antimicrobial test of five ethnomedicinal plants in an ancestral forest area by M.B. Bandibas, P. Roxas

“…Vidalwere selected for the anti-microbial test against cultured bacterial strains; the Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus using the disc diffusion method. …”
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New trends in Sino-Russian entrepreneurship by Wantao Lai, Ye Dongmei, Duanan Zheng

“…The interest of the Chinese government and business circles in Russian investments, bilateral economic and cultural cooperation has been noted. Сhinese regard such good relationships between China and Russia as “honeymoon”. …”
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Exploring the antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of five indigenous Kenyan plants used in traditional medicine by Virginia Gichuru, Irene Sbrocca, Michela Molinari, Teodora Chiara Tonto, Vittoria Locato, Sara Cimini, Laura De Gara

“…Abstract Defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as indigenous knowledge and practices used for maintaining health and treating illnesses, traditional medicine (TM) represents a rich reservoir of ancient healing practices rooted in cultural traditions and accumulated wisdom over centuries. …”
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Measuring child food poverty: understanding the gap to achieving minimum dietary diversity by Sebastian Vollmer, Arnaud Laillou, Nora Albers, Simeon Nanama

“…Available, affordable and culturally accepted food groups are identified that could be prioritised in interventions to close this gap. …”
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Challenges in data collection for enhancing productivity in Brazilian industrial processes by Haroldo Lhou Hasegawa, Rafael Sene de Lima, Vidal Dias da Mota Junior, Ricardo Luiz Perez Teixeira

“…Results: The findings indicate that productivity improvement techniques, including Lean Six Sigma, PDCA, and Value Stream Mapping, were partially implemented in some companies but were abandoned in others due to the pandemic and internal cultural barriers. Only a minority of companies succeeded in sustaining their productivity programs. …”
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Sacred Bonds or Sinful Ties? Interreligious Marriage in Islamic Law by Rafli Zidan Eka Ramadhan, Rohadhatul Aisy, Shofriya Qonitatin Abidah, Fateema Muslihatun Najihah, Bagus Hendradi Kusuma

“…However, in an increasingly globalized world, where cultural and religious boundaries are more fluid, these restrictions face growing challenges. …”
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Study on the infection characteristics and pathogenesis of duck circovirus 1 in Cherry Valley meat ducks by Hanqing Li, Guige Xu, Hui Yan, Lei Bei, Mingrui Zhao, Ruihua Zhang, Yu Meng, Yanli Zhu, Liangmeng Wei, Zhijing Xie, Shijin Jiang

“…But till now, there has been little research on the study of DuCV due to the absence of appropriate cultural measures. This study developed an animal model to investigate the pathogenesis of DuCV-1 in vivo by infecting 84 one-day-old Cherry Valley meat ducklings. …”
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Empowering Stroke Survivors: developing a patient version of guidelines to facilitate patient rehabilitation nursing of stroke patients with limb dysfunction in China by Dan Yang, Jingyuan Zhang, Meiqi Meng, Xuejing Li, Lijiao Yan, Jiaxin Fang, Ziyan Wang, Sihan Chen, Xiaoyan Zhang, Yufang Hao, Fang Wang

“…ObjectiveTo develop a patient version of guidelines (PVG) for rehabilitation nursing (RN) in stroke patients with limb dysfunction, aiming to enhance patients’ awareness, self-management skills, and adherence to rehabilitation programs.MethodsThis guideline was developed based on the cultural and healthcare context of China, and was guided on the Minimum standards for the Development Process, Content and Governance of Patient-Directed Knowledge Tools and the PVG tool book of the Guidelines International Network. …”
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Effect of Small and Medium Enterprises on Growth of Business in Kabale Municipality: A Case Study of Kabale Central Market. by Atukunzire, Pross

“…Solutions proposed to address these challenges included enhancing the development of the financial sector, expanding and diversifying market opportunities, promoting good governance practices, and investing in human and cultural capital development. In conclusion, the study underscored the importance of government initiatives to support and enhance the growth of Small Scale Businesses (SSBs) for the overall economic development of the nation.…”
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Effect of Physical Education on Pupils' Motor Skill Development: A Case Study of Hamurwa Primary School Rubanda District. by Bagye, Jassy

“…The study also advocates for the inclusion of culturally relevant activities to enhance motivation and participation, as well as the establishment of policies to ensure consistent and comprehensive PE programs across schools, promoting long-term developmental benefits for pupils. …”
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Blood and Iron: The Rise and Fall of the German Empire 1871 – 1918 by Arzu Melek Ozgumus

“…Through careful analysis, Hoyer captures the complexities of governance, cultural strategies, and social tensions during this formative period of the German Empire. …”
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A Critical Review on the Book New Left Thinkers by Tayebe Domanlou

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بررسی انتقادی کتاب کاربردشناسی واژگانی و نظریة ذهن: فراگیری پیوندها by رامین گلشائی

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The retrospective analysis of the theories of giftedness by Danil A. Ezhov, Natallia V. Sukhankina

“…The retrospective analysis of evolutional development of the theories of giftedness points out that their conceptual differences are based on different scientific theoretical and methodological researches, are determined by the dynamics of socio-political, economical and socio-cultural processes. On the other hand, the diversity of concepts is the consequence of versatility and difficulty of giftedness nature, impossibility to work out the general references and strategies of development for all its demonstrations. …”
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