Comparison evaluation of bacterial DNA extraction methods for improved molecular diagnostic accuracy of sepsis-causing pathogens in clinical whole blood samples by Byungjoon Na, Junghun Park, Sojin Park, Eunseon Park, Jimin Jang, Yu-Hee Kim, Jinyeop Lee, Hae-Sun Chung

“…Current diagnostic methods such as blood cultures are time-consuming, whereas molecular diagnostic techniques represent a promising alternative for faster pathogen detection. …”
Get full text

Lettuce seedlings quality: The effects of white and blue light exposure by Luković Kristina, Adžić Slađan, Zečević Veselinka, Đurić Nenad, Perišić Vladimir, Gavrilović Bojana, Rakonjac Aleksandra

“…In the phase of three leaves, plants were placed in plant growth chambers under multispectral white (W) LEDs and monochromatic blue (B) LEDs (three containers per LED and genotype), while three containers were kept in the greenhouse and served as control. The plants were cultured in plant growth chambers for 25 days under a 9h/15h and 10h/14h (light/dark) photoperiod, to simulate outdoor conditions. …”
Get full text

The philosophical foundations of digital twinning by David J Wagg, Christopher Burr, Jason Shepherd, Zack Xuereb Conti, Mark Enzer, Steven Niederer

“…As a result, members of the newly forming digital twin community are often talking at cross-purposes, based on different starting points, assumptions, and cultural practices. These differences are due to the philosophical world-view adopted within specific communities. …”
Get full text

Hypoxia lowers cell carbon and nitrogen content and accelerates sinking of a marine diatom Thalassiosira pseudonana by Bokun Chen, Bokun Chen, Hui Song, Hui Song, Ge Xu, Hongli Ji, Hongli Ji, Xue Yang, Xue Yang, Gang Li

“…To uncover the underlying mechanisms, the marine model diatom Thalassiosira pseudonana was cultured under three dissolved O2 levels (8.0 mg L-1, ambient O2; 4.0 mg L-1, low O2; and 1.3 mg L-1, hypoxia) to compare its growth, cell composition, and physiology between the light and dark periods. …”
Get full text

Muscarinic cannabinoid suppression of excitation, a novel form of coincidence detection by Michaela Dvorakova, Ken Mackie, Alex Straiker

“…These receptors are implicated in several forms of synaptic plasticity – depolarization-induced suppression of excitation (DSE), metabotropic suppression of excitation (MSE), long term depression (LTD) and activation-dependent desensitization. Cultured autaptic hippocampal neurons express all of these, illustrating the rich functional and temporal heterogeneity of CB1 at a single set of synapses. …”
Get full text

Re-conceptualizing trafficking-in-persons victimization using latent class analysis: Results from a community study in Cape Town, South Africa by Annah K. Bender, Erica L. Koegler, Edna G. Rich, Nicolette V. Roman, Rumi Kato Price

“…The difficulty of reaching a clandestine population is complicated by the lack of standardized definitions and culturally responsive assessments to identify victims and route them to appropriate care. …”
Get full text

Molybdate delays sulphide formation in the sediment and transfer to the bulk liquid in a model shrimp pond by Torun, Funda, Hostins, Barbara, De Schryver, Peter, Boon, Nico, De Vrieze, Jo

“…Shrimp are commonly cultured in earthen aquaculture ponds where organic-rich uneaten feed and faeces accumulate on and in the sediment to form anaerobic zones. …”
Get full text

Finger roots (Uvaria chemea) and African greenheart (Cylicodiscus gabunensis): Alternative potent therapy to sildenafil in erectile dysfunction by Etukudo Okon Jimmy, Grace Edet Bassey, Abijah Ekwere, Udoh Idorenyin Umoh, Adeyemi Fatai Odetayo, Udoh Nsikan Malachy

“…Traditional herbal remedies, rooted in cultural practices, have been explored as alternative therapies for ED, and this study focuses on Uvara chemea and Cylicodiscus gabunensis, two plants with reported medicinal properties, as potential alternatives to sildenafil, a standard pharmaceutical for ED. …”
Get full text

Coexistence of blaMIR-1 and blaNDM-1 resistance genes with a novel ST type in Enterobacter roggenkampii from a stool sample: A genome sequencing study by Qin Wang, Sayyed Salman, Ye Luo, XiaoMei Tong

“…Methods: A faecal sample was diluted in Luria-Bertani broth and incubated overnight. Cultures were then spread on MacConkey agar containing meropenem and incubated for 18–24 h to select carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae. …”
Get full text

Integrated high-precision real scene 3D modeling of karst cave landscape based on laser scanning and photogrammetry by Congyuan Zhang, Jianping Chen, Ping Li, Sipeng Han, Jie Xu

“…Abstract In recent years, the application of real scene 3D technology has become widespread in urban planning and cultural heritage protection. However, there has been relatively little attention paid to the construction of real scene 3D models for special natural landscapes such as caves. …”
Get full text

Professional experiences on use of the mental health act in ethnically diverse populations: a photovoice study by Roisin Mooney, Paul McCrone, Rose McCabe, Kamaldeep Bhui, Brian Brown, Colin King, Andrew Molodynski, Nusrat Husain, Jacqueline Sin, Karen Newbigging, Michael Larkin, Neil Caton, Raghu Raghavan, Doreen Joseph, Anthony Zigmond, Michelle Yeung, Julie Carr, Phuong Hua, Frank Keating, Tara Morey, Claire Dempsey, Rahul Battacharya, Nuwan Dissanyake, Rochelle Ramkisson, Laura Dixon, Kopal Tandon, Gary Roberts, Paul Illingworth, Jo White, Karen Persaud, Sayeeda Basharat, Tripti Kandia, Sandra Griffiths, Michael Molete

“…We undertook a thematic analysis.Results Ineffective communications between inpatient and community services, insufficient staff capacity, a lack of continuity of care and language and cultural constraints meant MHA assessments were lacking information, leading to elevated perceptions of risk. …”
Get full text

A global analysis of portion size recommendations in food-based dietary guidelines by Fanny Salesse, Fanny Salesse, Alison L. Eldridge, Tsz Ning Mak, Eileen R. Gibney, Eileen R. Gibney

“…Recommendations for Fruits and Vegetables showed the highest consistency across FBDGs worldwide, whereas guidance on Meat, fish & eggs and Cooked cereals/grains showed discrepancies in the classification of foods into categories, as well as in the number of portions per day.DiscussionWhile some variation in PS recommendations across countries can be expected due to cultural and regional dietary practices, inconsistent definitions to refer to a portion and varied derivation methods may further produce discrepancies. …”
Get full text

Evaluating the implementation of person-centred care and simulation-based learning in a midwifery education programme in the Democratic Republic of Congo: a study protocol by Frida Temple, Ewa Carlsson Lalloo, Marie Berg, Urban Berg, Alumeti Munyali Désiré, Olivier Nyakio, Aline Mulunda, Malin Bogren

“…Discussion By integrating a validated and culturally adapted person-centred care training programme and simulation-based learning into a midwifery education programme and clinical practice sites, the findings from the study anticipate an improvement in the quality of childbirth care. …”
Get full text

AxiWorm: a new tool using YOLOv5 to test antiparasitic drugs against Trichinella spiralis by Javier Sánchez-Montejo, Miguel Marín, María Alejandra Villamizar-Monsalve, María del Carmen Vieira, Belén Vicente, Rafael Peláez, Julio López-Abán, Antonio Muro

“…Material and methods Morphological properties were used to distinguish L1 from debris after pepsin muscle digestion and distinguish healthy (serpentine) or damaged (coiled) L1s after 72 h untreated or treated with albendazole or mebendazole cultures. An AxiDraw robotic arm with a smartphone was used to scan 96 well microplates and store photographs. …”
Get full text

The Cytotoxicity Assessment of Grapefruit Peel Essential Oil and Its Effect on Frying Stability of Sunflower Oil by Ghania Kaanin-Boudraa, Fatiha Brahmi, Linda Grimaud, Mohamed Lamine Freidja, Ourdia-Nouara Kernou, Daniel Henrion, Samir Hadjal, Khodir Madani, Lila Boulekbache-Makhlouf

“…Various EO concentrations (0.01-0.5 mg/ml) were added to cultured cells Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells (HUVECs) and Human Stellar Hepatic Cell lines LX-2 (SCC064) and incubated for 24 and 48 h. …”
Get full text

Traditional games as a tool for improving psychosocial development: a comparative study of structured and progressive learning models by Rekha Ratri Julianti, Adang Suherman, Amung Ma'mun, Dian Budiana, Eka Fitri Novita Sari

“…Future research should explore different regions or cultures and incorporate mixed methods for a deeper understanding of student experiences …”
Get full text

Gender disparity in living organ donation: a qualitative analysis of experiences and perceptions of female donors in Pakistan by Muhammad Ishaq, Javeria Saleem, Ruhma Binte Shahzad, Mahrukh Iqbal, Abida Tehreem, Raja Sajjad Asghar, Aleena Touqeer, Gul Mehar Javaid Bukkhari

“…Objectives This study aims to explore and analyse the interplay of sociocultural, psychological and institutional factors, gender roles and power dynamics in shaping the decision-making processes and experiences of living kidney and liver donors in Punjab, specifically focusing on women.Design This study employed a qualitative approach, using in-depth interviews to delve into the narratives and experiences of living kidney and liver donors in Punjab.Setting Punjab Human Organ Transplantation Authority (PHOTA), Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.Participants 17 participants registered at the PHOTA for kidney or liver donation.Results Interviews with living donors at PHOTA, Lahore, provided qualitative data, which was then systematically coded and analysed to identify recurring themes that explore the underlying social and cultural reasons for the observed gender disparity. …”
Get full text

Building Sustainability Strategies in The Creative Culinary Industry Sector To Enhance Tourist Destination Attraction in Semarang Regency by Nurchayati, Bambang Riyadi, Lisa Efri Yunita

“…Backgroud: The creative culinary industry plays a vital role in enhancing tourist destination attraction, serving as a cultural and culinary gateway for travelers. With growing awareness of sustainability and environmental concerns, it becomes imperative to investigate the development of sustainability strategies in this sector. …”
Get full text

Autism spectrum disorder: definition, global epidemiology, prevalence in Poland and worldwide, and heredity by Martyna Zakrocka, Marta Gruszka, Paulina Polańska, Maria Kubicka

“…Ongoing research and culturally tailored strategies are essential to improve diagnosis, support, and quality of life for individuals struggling with this condition. …”
Get full text

Optimizing a low-temperature preservation technique for Bacillus anthracis strains by A. P. Rodionov, E. A. Artemeva, L. A. Melnikova, D. M. Sahibullina

“…The use of pure microbial cultures is associated with the following key challenges: storage, transportation and resuscitation after a long-term preservation. …”
Get full text