Application of dynamic systems modeling approach to rank optimal urban waste management strategies using SWOT method by Hamid Shahbandarzadeh, Mohammad Hossein Kabgani

“…Among ST strategies, culturing for recyclable containers weighing 0.51 is in the first place. …”
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Evaluation of the biological treatment of a real contaminated groundwater through reductive dechlorination biostimulation by Hafsa Yaqoubi, Hafsa Yaqoubi, Geremia Sassetto, Maria Presutti, Mustapha Belfaquir, Bruna Matturro, Bruna Matturro, Simona Rossetti, Laura Lorini, Marco Petrangeli Papini, Marco Zeppilli, Marco Zeppilli

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Effect of Estradiol-17β Injection on Gonad Development of White Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) by . Tarsim, M. Zairin Junior, E. Riani

“…The females broodstock were cultured for 12 days. The result showed that estradiol-17β had positive effect on gonad development. …”
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Dysfunctional β-cell autophagy induces β-cell stress and enhances islet immunogenicity by Matthew C. Austin, Charanya Muralidharan, Saptarshi Roy, Justin J. Crowder, Jon D. Piganelli, Amelia K. Linnemann, Amelia K. Linnemann

“…We also assessed MHC-I expression and presence of CD45+ immune cells in ATG7Δβ-cell islets and evaluated how impaired autophagy affects EndoC-βH1 HLA-I expression under basal and IFNα stimulated conditions. Lastly, we co-cultured ATG7Δβ-cell islet cells with diabetogenic BDC2.5 helper T cells and evaluated T cell activation.ResultsWe found that all ATG7Δβ-cell mice developed diabetes between 11-15 weeks of age. …”
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Barriers and facilitators to maternal healthcare in East Africa: a systematic review and qualitative synthesis of perspectives from women, their families, healthcare providers, and... by Manaye Yihune Teshale, Agegnehu Bante, Abebe Gedefaw Belete, Rik Crutzen, Mark Spigt, Sarah E. Stutterheim

“…This review identified barriers at various levels: individual barriers included a lack of awareness and knowledge, fear of being treated poorly, and financial constraints; interpersonal barriers comprised limited family support, communication challenges, and a lack of decision-making autonomy; health facility barriers included poor quality of healthcare, poor infrastructure, limited medical supplies, provider shortages, abusive behaviors from healthcare providers, lack of transportation, and high service costs; community-level barriers involved socio-cultural norms, societal stigma, and gender-based disparities; and policy-level barriers included poor focus on maternal health, a lack of male accompaniment policies, and conflicts. …”
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Provincial distribution and predictors of desire for more children among married and cohabiting women in Sierra Leone by Augustus Osborne

“…Meanwhile, the higher fertility desires among women who use the internet or reside in the northern province point to potential cultural or informational influences, suggesting that targeted communication strategies could address provincial and behavioural variations in fertility preferences. .…”
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Performance evaluation model of the narrators of Rahian Noor camps. by Abbas Alwardi, Mohammad Mahdi Mohtadi, Mohammadjavad Pahlevanzadeh, Amirhossein Saffarinia, Mohammad Reza Fathi

“…Purpose: During the past years and after the holy defense, one of the biggest cultural events of the country that caused the transfer of experiences and retelling of the historical events and sacrifices of the warriors of Islam during the eight years of the holy defense was Rahian Noor. …”
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Perspectives of Hispanic and Latinx Community Members on AI-Enabled mHealth Tools: Qualitative Focus Group Study by Stephanie A Kraft, Shaan Chopra, Miriana C Duran, Janet A Rojina, Abril Beretta, Katherine I López, Russell Javan, Benjamin S Wilfond, Margaret Rosenfeld, James Fogarty, Linda K Ko

“…ObjectiveA key step toward developing health technology that is accessible and usable is to understand community member perspectives and needs so that technology is culturally relevant and appropriately contextualized. …”
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Structure of mycoses of the skin and its appendices in HIV-infected patients by V.D. Moskaliuk, I.I. Kravchuk, Yu.O. Randiuk, I.V. Balaniuk

“…Mycological examination included micro­scopy of pathological material and cultural diagnosis. Analysing the structure of the disease it was found that skin mycoses and its appendages were detected in 334 (41,7%) HIV-infected patients. …”
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In Vitro Activities of Ceftobiprole and Doripenem Tested against Frequently Encountered Aerobic and Facultative Gram-Positive and Gram-Negative Bacterial Pathogens Isolated from Pa... by James A Karlowsky, Mel DeCorby, Daryl J Hoban, George G Zhanel

“…OBJECTIVES: To determine the in vitro activities of ceftobiprole and doripenem using a collection of frequently isolated aerobic and facultative bacteria cultured from patient blood, urine, respiratory and wound specimens in 12 Canadian hospitals in 2007. …”
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Comparative transcriptomics reveal stage-dependent parasitic adaptations in the myxozoan Sphaerospora molnari by Monika M. Wiśniewska, Jiří Kyslík, Gema Alama-Bermejo, Alena Lövy, Martin Kolísko, Astrid S. Holzer, Anush Kosakyan

“…Conclusions In order to address the threat posed by myxozoans to both cultured fish species and wild stocks, it is imperative to deepen our understanding of their genetics. …”
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miR-26a-5p Attenuates Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Diabetic Retinopathy through the USP14/NF-κB Signaling Pathway by Jie Bian, Weizhong Ge, Zhengmei Jiang

“…Nevertheless, the specific functions of miR-26a-5p in DR are still unclear. Methods. Primary cultured mouse retinal Müller cells in exposure to high glucose (HG) were used to establish an in vitro DR model. …”
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The Model of Disengagement of Talent with Meta-synthesis Method by Ali Asghar Mobasheri, Ali Nasr Isfahani, Hadi Teimouri

“…The organizational factors were categorized into five components: job-related factors (such as lack of autonomy, high work stress, lack of job security, insufficient feedback, mismatch between competencies and duties, and limited growth opportunities), cultural factors (inappropriate work environment, prevalence of bullying, political behaviors, individualism, melting pot mentality, and nepotism), structural factors (high formality, bureaucratic structures, centralized decision-making, and structural differentiation), managerial factors (managerial incompetence, Machiavellian tendencies, resistance to criticism, narcissism, and excessive focus on work), and process-related factors (weak compensation systems, poor communication processes, ineffective performance management, and inadequate talent management and succession planning). …”
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Risk barriers and sustainability in payment for ecosystem service implementation in smallholder forestry by A. Ibrahim, S. Withaningsih, R. Kinseng, Parikesit ., D. Muhamad

“…Additionally, they face a low credit price (approximately 50 United States dollar per metric ton of carbon dioxide equivalent). Socio-cultural factors, including gender dynamics, traditional beliefs, and generational disparities, shape farmers' attitudes toward payment for ecosystem services adoption, necessitating targeted interventions to foster trust and community acceptance. …”
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Il luogo e il senso: creazione e significazione degli spazi nel mondo globale by Gambardella, Fabiana, Amodio, Paolo

“…From these renewed material and existential assumptions, does it still make sense to think the space as a cultural homeland? Moreover, globalized contemporaneity is developing through paradoxes that affect our own political, economic and social organization and have repercussions on spaces. …”
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S’approprier, c’est résister. Appropriations spatiales et mobilisation infra-politique des femmes en immobilité résidentielle et sociale dans les bidonvilles de Salé (Maroc)... by Myriame Ali-Oualla

“…A relatively loose regime of urban regulation allowed sporadic settlement by small groups from the same districts, often from the same villages, creating communities that shared cultural references, ways of living, migratory routes and spatialised collective memory – attributes necessary for anchoring a new identity.Thanks to the evolving ambitions of the new arrivals, the shantytown has become a stepping stone to urban living, and one of the most viable housing alternatives, permitting easy and cheap access to urban amenities. …”
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Physical activity, fatigue severity, and health-related quality of life of community-dwelling stroke survivors: a cross-sectional study by Marufat Oluyemisi Odetunde, Ayomide Felix Makinde, Olamide Mary Jimoh, Chidozie Emmanuel Mbada, Faatihah Niyi-Odumosu, Francis Fatoye

“…Conclusion Moderate correlations among fatigue severity, physical activity, and health-related quality of life in stroke survivors suggested that enhancing one domain can benefit others, while the limited predictive ability of socio-demographic and clinical variables highlighted the need to consider cultural and psychological factors in post-stroke outcomes.…”
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Evaluation and Influencing Factors of Urban Blue-Green Space Publicness in Changsha by Zhang Chen, Zhang Nan, Zhu Peijuan, Qin Shuqian, Zhang Yong

“…Enhancing its publicness and thus strengthening social cohesion, enriching cultural diversity, cultivating the public spirit, and realizing the well-being of humankind on a broader scale is the ultimate goal of UBGS. …”
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Engagement féminin en Kabylie et intersection des revendications (1980-2001). Dominations, expériences et négociations identitaires by Margherita Rasulo

“…In the 1980s and 1990s, the state’s confinement was followed by powerful interactions between the women’s movement in Kabylia and the movement for Kabyle cultural demands. The processes of definition and negotiation of identity by women’s associations were expressed through a dialectical movement of appropriation and contestation of identity claims and gender identities with reference to social, legal and customary normative frameworks. …”
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3D-Printed PCL-Based Scaffolds with High Nanosized Synthetic Smectic Clay Content: Fabrication, Mechanical Properties, and Biological Evaluation for Bone Tissue Engineering by Furtado ASA, Cunha MHS, Sousa LMR, Brito GC, Verde TFCL, Filgueiras LA, Sobral-Silva LA, Santana MV, Sousa GF, Santos FEP, Mendes AN, Figueredo-Silva J, Maia Filho ALM, Marciano FR, Vasconcellos LMR, Lobo AO

“…Intrinsic properties of the scaffolds revealed no cytotoxicity while enhancing bioactivity and promoting in vitro mineralization when cultured with mesenchymal stem cells in all analyzed groups. …”
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