A dataset from the Cryptogamia-Lichenes section of the Herbarium Universitatis Taurinensis (TO) by Rosanna Piervittori, Deborah Isocrono, Enrica Matteucci, Mariagrazia Morando, Luca Dessì, Laura Guglielmone, Heimo Rainer, Stefano Martellos, Andrea Moro, Pier Luigi Nimis, Matteo Conti, Sergio Enrico Favero-Longo

“…Specimens from the administrative regions of Piemonte and Valle d’Aosta (NW Italy) are the core of the modern collection, documenting floristic and vegetation studies, as well as biomonitoring campaigns and investigations on the biodeterioration of the stone cultural heritage.The dataset of the Italian materials of the modern lichenological collection of TO, with 3,365 samples, is fully georeferenced and accessible in the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF), in the Jointly Administered Herbarium Management System and Specimen Database (JACQ) and in the Information System of Italian Lichens (ITALIC). …”
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LGBT RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS: SOCIAL WORK AND THE FIGHT AGAINST THE LGBTPHOBIC DISCOURSE OF “GAY CURE” by Leonardo Mozdzenski, Albert de Albuquerque

“…CDA proposes to describe, interpret and disseminate how forms of power, domination and social inequality are (re)produced in discursive practices, in their socio-political and cultural contexts. More particularly, this study turns its attention to the rhetorical appeals of ethos and pathos observed in those statements that were favorable to the proposition of therapies for sexual (re)orientation ("gay cure"), thus reproducing the hate speech, stigmatization and discrimination against the human rights of the members of the gender and sexuality diverse community. …”
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Character Education Through Inspirational Activities in the Nusantara Module Course in the Independent Student Exchange Program by Alkausar Saragih, Ismed Batubara, Rahmadi Ali, Bonanda Jafatani Siregar, Nelvitia Purba

“…This activity presents an inspiring figure from the area, whether a cultural figure, politician, official, or someone considered capable of inspiring students. …”
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Severe invasive streptococcal infection in a patient with COVID-19: A case report by Yuki Matsuura, Mone Murashita, Takayoshi Oyasu, Akira Kodate, Yoshihiro Sadamoto, Akio Endo, Hisako Sageshima, Takumi Tsuchida

“…Streptococcus dysgalactiae subsp. equisimilis (SDSE) was detected in blood and sputum cultures, and we started antimicrobial therapy for septic shock/streptococcal toxic shock syndrome. …”
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WOMEN AND PEACE PROCESSES IN NIGERIA by EMMANUEL ACHUS JAH, AMINA NKANDAK KURMI, TANKO SHAWULU PAUL, LONGPOE HENTUANG HENRY

“…It recommends that women should not be seen as second fiddle and peaceful while men dominant and violent, there should be cultural reorientation in Nigeria where obnoxious practices of relegation of women to the background be prohibited and the democratic space in Nigeria should presentvents for the implementation of greater gender equality and offer a window for change. …”
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Tropheryma whipplei infection presenting as indolent endophthalmitis by Rami Waked, Jeffrey K. Moore, Brandon Winward, Sophia Ham, Howard W. Hoyt, Leyla Azis

“…Ophthalmologic examination revealed inflammation and posterior vitritis, and vitreous biopsy identified T. whipplei via broad-range bacterial PCR, despite negative vitreous cultures and unremarkable flow cytometry. Gastrointestinal endoscopic and cerebrospinal fluid studies revealed no pathological or molecular evidence of the disease, complicating the diagnosis. …”
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The potential of the municipality of Trstenik for the development of the wine tourism by Stojković Jelena, Milićević Snežana

“…The Trstenik vineyard is located on the Zupa wine road and possesses many wineries which are open for visitors, many hectares of vineyards, two wine festivals and many culturally historical monuments in its immediate surroundings. …”
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Bajka terapeutyczna jako medium edukacyjne: wzorce społeczne, kulturowe i językowe by Paulina Forma, Dorota Bełtkiewicz

“…It is a carrier of social, cultural and language patterns. The child, through the identification with the main character, assumes the models of behaviour as well as adopts an active, creative and rational attitude towards difficult situations which may happen or happened. …”
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Les maisons forestières, de la Direction générale des forêts à l’ONF (xixe-xxie siècle). Les oubliées du paysage de la forêt domaniale by Stéphanie Barioz Aquilon

“…This article, based on an assignment carried out within the framework of a general inventory of the French cultural heritage, presents archival research cross-referenced with field observations to produce an unprecedented synthetic study.…”
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Editorial - Advancing African Women in Academia: Charting Modern Solutions by Grace Temiloluwa Agbede, Nereshnee Govender, Daisy Pillay

“…Structural barriers such as limited access to education, gender bias, and cultural norms that prioritise domestic responsibilities over career pursuits hinder their advancement (Founou et al., 2023). …”
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How Far the Humanistic User Experience in Workspace Collaboration Can Foster Self-Competence and Teamwork: Indonesian Organizational View by Grace Herlina Maria, Ozgen Eren, Iskandar Karto

“…Future research should expand these findings across different cultural and organisational contexts to validate the results further.…”
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Could hypoxic conditioning augment the potential of mesenchymal stromal cell-derived extracellular vesicles as a treatment for type 1 diabetes? by Cathal Patrick Forkan, Aruna Shrestha, Alfred Yu, Christine Chuang, Flemming Pociot, Reza Yarani

“…The therapeutic effects of MSCs are mediated through cell-to-cell contact, differentiation, and the release of paracrine factors, which include the release of extracellular vesicles (EVs). Culturing MSCs in hypoxia, a low oxygen tension state more analogous to their physiological environment, seems to increase the therapeutic efficacy of MSC cell therapy, enhancing their immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fibrotic properties. …”
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The impact of the physicochemical properties of calcium phosphate ceramics on biocompatibility and osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells by Yuliia Skliarenko, Volodymyr V. Kolomiiets, Volodymyr V. Balatskyi, Yuliia Galuza, Oksana S. Koryak, Larysa L. Macewicz, Tetiana P. Ruban, Sergey A. Firstov, Nataliia. V. Ulianchych, Oksana O. Piven

“…Adipose-derived mesenchymal stromal cells demonstrated excellent cell adhesion and survival when cultured with these ceramics. Calcium phosphate ceramics (H-500, HT-500, and HT-1 series) stimulated alkaline phosphatase expression, promoted calcium deposition, and enhanced osteopontin expression in ADSCs, independently inducing osteogenesis without additional osteogenic stimuli. …”
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Adaptation of the Slovenian version of the Symbolic Ableism Scale by Karmen Drljić, Maja Lebeničnik

“…This study highlights the importance of further investigating symbolic ableism and its components in different cultural contexts and subpopulations.…”
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The regulatory role of placental extracellular vesicle on trophoblast and endothelial cell functions by Kunfeng Bai, Kunfeng Bai, Xintong Li, Yanjie Guo, Ye Shang, Leqian Lin, Philip C. N. Chiu, Philip C. N. Chiu, Cheuk-Lun Lee

“…This study aims to isolate placental EVs (pEVs) from placental explant to examine their regulatory roles on EVT and endothelial cell functions. pEVs were successfully isolated from ex vivo cultured placental explant, which were capable to be internalized by EVTs and endothelial cells. pEVs stimulated the differentiation of trophoblast stem cells (TSCs) and enhanced the migration and invasion abilities of EVTs via CD147 receptor. …”
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Development and achievement of aspirations among unaccompanied refugee minors by Elin Sofia Andersson, Pål Ulleberg, Ane-Marthe Solheim Skar, Vivian Tvedt, Marit Solhaug Næss, Tine K. Jensen

“…The qualitative analysis indicated how most of the youth organized their aspirations hierarchically according to their needs, and how aspirations are culturally and socially embedded. We discuss how the youth are able to achieve their aspirations despite having mental health problems, the importance of agency and feeling safe, and how aspirations can be understood as dynamic and changing according to their experiences.…”
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The Socio-Economic Factors Affecting the Performance of Girl Child in Mathematics: A Case Study of Kanaba Sub-Count Kisoro District. by Munyabuntu, Reuben

“…The study findings show that there is influence in girl’s participation in mathematics compared to boys as they include; teachers hold the view that girls are not as trouble as boys in Mathematics as indicated by 20% respondents. beliefs lead to heavy cultural related support for males to be more successful than females as shown by 10% respondents. …”
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Christian Doctrines and the Death of Osinachi: Social Work Intervention with Women in Intimate Partner Violence in Nigeria. by Imafi, Kelly Alfred

“…The paper recommends social work profession that is capable of providing effective intervention to empower and liberate to women from abuse and all forms of religious and cultural oppression which has in the past rendered them voiceless and helpless.…”
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Identifying Touchpoints for Foreign Tourists in the Customer Journey through 5 A's Approach by Mostafa Esmaeili Mahyari, Mohammad Ghaffari, Hamid Reza Irani, Elham Ebrahimi

“…Moving on to the Act stage involves the desire for immediate and individual experience, living an Iranian life, and discovering cultural and historical beauties. Finally, in the Advocacy stage, aspects like recommendation, defending against negative comments, willingness to revisit, bringing others in next travels, content creation on social media, and caring about Iran news play a role. …”
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Notation publications in the context of musical life in Lithuania in the XVI-XVII centuries by Jūratė Trilupaitienė

“…What was new in the large centers of music in Western Europe spread here and was incorporated into this country's musical life, but due to specific political and cultural factors, this did not ensure an even musical development. …”
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