Quantification of Sterol and Triterpenol Biomarkers in Sediments of the Cananéia-Iguape Estuarine-Lagoonal System (Brazil) by UHPLC-MS/MS by Giovana Anceski Bataglion, Hector Henrique Ferreira Koolen, Rolf Roland Weber, Marcos Nogueira Eberlin

“…Therefore, the approach used herein identified the OM sources and its transport along the Cananéia-Iguape estuarine-lagoonal system (Brazil), which is a complex of lagoonal channels located in a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Biosphere Reserve.…”
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Understanding Health Literacy Among Migrants in Portugal: The Impact of Environmental Issues by Rosa Machado, Madalena Garcia, Isaura Serra, Ana Lúcia João

“…Background/Objectives: The health of migrant populations is strongly influenced by social, cultural, and environmental factors. Promoting health literacy (HL) is essential to empower these populations and reduce health inequalities. …”
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Transition to Circular Economy and Management of Public Services of General Economic Interest by Sandra Antoniazzi

“…Findings: The study highlights the need for several practical adjustments in the implementation of circular economy: the necessary technological innovation requirements for industrial production, reforms of the national legal framework, and an inevitable wider cultural evolution. Publications concerning the transition to circular economy in relation to public services of the general economic interest sector are not numerous in law literature. …”
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Advancing Computational Humor: LLaMa-3 Based Generation with DistilBert Evaluation Framework by He Jinliang, Mei Aohan

“…Humor generation presents significant challenges in the field of natural language processing, primarily due to its reliance on cultural backgrounds and subjective interpretations. …”
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Evaluation of Antimicrobial Agents, Irrigation Solutions, and Surface Disinfection Techniques for Preventing Bacterial Contamination and Biofilm Formation on Implant Surfaces In Vi... by PS Priyadharsana, Vertika Dubey, Prabhleen Kaur, Priya Nagar, J Chethan, BB Priyanka

“…Methods: Ultraviolet radiation type C (UV-C) light, povidone-iodine (PVP-I), chlorhexidine (CHX), and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) were tested against bacterial cultures. Log reduction values quantified bacterial population decrease. …”
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Retour sur les sociétés de montagne au Maghreb :fuqahā’ et soufis du Bilād Ghumāra (XIe-XVIIe siècles) à l’épreuve des réformes de la pratique religieuse by Mohamed Mezzine, Jacques/Jawhar Vignet-Zunz

“…These names bring us back to a time when the Ghmara country, as it was called at the time, was a cultural center that rivaled the city of Fez. Ibn Mashīsh and his disciple al-Shādhilī, both initiators of the famous ṭarīqa shādhiliyya, started from this mountain a religious reform movement that had a tremendous following among mountain populations, such as those of the throughout Morocco. …”
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Integrating literature and family insights: exploring the needs of families supporting adults with diabetes by Vânia Lídia Soares, Vânia Lídia Soares, Sara Lemos, Sara Lemos, Carlos Sequeira, Carlos Sequeira, Carminda Soares Morais, Carminda Soares Morais, Carminda Soares Morais, Maria do Céu Barbieri-Figueiredo, Maria do Céu Barbieri-Figueiredo, Maria do Céu Barbieri-Figueiredo

“…Phase 2 involved a focus group to gather qualitative data on family experiences, which was analyzed using content analysis and following the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research.Results from both phases revealed five themesCommunication and emotional expression within families, the impact of diabetes on the family, diabetes-specific knowledge, socio-cultural and environmental influences on diabetes management, and communication with healthcare providers. …”
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High-Salt Enhances the Inflammatory Response by Retina Pigment Epithelium Cells following Lipopolysaccharide Stimulation by Dike Zhang, Chaokui Wang, Shuang Cao, Zi Ye, Bolin Deng, Aize Kijlstra, Peizeng Yang

“…In this study, we investigated the effect of high-salt on the production of inflammatory mediators by ARPE-19 cells and the possible mechanisms involved. ARPE-19 cells were cultured with LPS in DMEM to which extra NaCl had been added (20 mM and 40 mM). …”
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AHNAK2: a potential diagnostic biomarker for pancreatic cancer related to cellular motility by Mohamed Zardab, Barts Pancreas Tissue Bank, Richard P. Grose, Hemant M. Kocher

“…This colocalization increased when cells were cultured on substrates such as Fibronectin and Collagen, as well as in hypoxia, and resulted in an augmented invasion of cancer cells. …”
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“Law and Development” in the Conflict of Theoretical Approaches by Mohammad Jalali, Ehsan Mouhebati

“…In contrast, law has no power to influence the development process but rather becomes flexible according to economic growth, political will, or cultural context. Another group tried to show the independence of law from the other components of development by questioning about the subordination of law. …”
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HARMONY AMIDST DIVERSITY: EXPLORING RELIGIOUS PLURALISM IN BENGAL THROUGH THE LENS OF SUFI HERITAGE AND ITS ENVOYS by DR. SAEYD RASHED HASAN CHOWDURY

“… This study explores the significant influence of Sufism on Bengal’s cultural, religious, and social landscape from the eleventh century to the present. …”
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The Galungan Holiday in Postmodern Historical Studies by I Nyoman Wijaya

“…This study examines the topic of Galungan, a cultural practice in Bali that occurs every 210 days. …”
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La cultura del privilegio y la igualdad de derechos: antípodas por resolver en las democracias latinoamericanas by Martín Hopenhayn

“…La confianza en interacciones sociales e instituciones democráticas en América Latina se ve erosionada por la persistencia de privilegios de grupos que perpetúan brechas de clase en acceso a activos, capital cultural, redes de relaciones, apropiación de recursos naturales, influencia en instituciones y bajo compromiso tributario, entre otros. …”
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Rol mediador de la policía nacional de Colombia en el posconflicto:Un estudio del discurso de expertos con AEDT by Giovana Marcela Ramírez Salgado, Nubia Edith Céspedes Prieto

“…Los resultados de esta investigación están fundamentados en una revisión teórica de estudios recientes, relacionados con la situación nacional e internacional, frente al accionar de la fuerza pública en escenarios de posconflicto; asimismo, se llevaron a cabo una serie de entrevistas con algunos académicos y expertos en el campo político, económico y cultural colombianos. El producto de estas entrevistas se sometió a la herramienta AEDT (Análisis Estadístico de Datos Textuales) a través del software SPAD que, con una mirada cuantitativa y descriptiva, permite generar conocimiento alrededor de los “nuevos roles” que deberán ser asumidos por la Policía Nacional de Colombia para el periodo del posconflicto, como estrategia de reconciliación de los sectores en conflicto y los diferentes grupos sociales. …”
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La problemática de las maestras principiantes en escuelas privadas de educación básica: un estudio comparativo entre España y México by Magda Yolanda Cantú Tijerina, Nora Hilda Martínez Sánchez

“…Ello sugiere que la naturaleza cultural de México y España pudiese ser un factor importante que coadyuva a una buena adaptación de las maestras que recién se incorporaran al ejercicio profesional.…”
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Sandra Romandía, David Fuentes y Antonio Nieto. Narco CDMX, el monstruo que nadie quiere ver. Ciudad de México: Grijalbo, 2019. 175 páginas by Cindy Nereida Rejón Hernández Rejón Hernández

“…Trascendió la esfera económica, política, social y hasta cultural. Al presentarse en múltiples formas y diferentes ámbitos en nuestro contexto, es im- portante analizar la importancia de este fenómeno. …”
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Pneumocystis Pneumonia Presenting as an Enlarging Solitary Pulmonary Nodule by Krunal Bharat Patel, James Benjamin Gleason, Maria Julia Diacovo, Nydia Martinez-Galvez

“…Patient underwent bronchoscopy and biopsy that revealed granulomatous inflammation in a background of organizing pneumonia pattern with negative cultures. Respiratory symptoms resolved but the solitary nodular opacity increased in size prompting a surgical wedge resection which revealed granulomatous Pneumocystis pneumonia infection. …”
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Restorative Justice Policy Model in the Future of Criminal Law by Rado Rudini Hasyim, Restu Monika Nia Betaubun, Emiliana B. Rahail

“…Peaceful resolution of criminal cases using this mechanism has even been a local wisdom in various regions and customary laws in Indonesia which aims to resolve conflicts, restore balance and bring a sense of peace. As a cultural manifestation, the restorative justice approach should also be realised in practice through the criminal justice system, which has so far seemed rigid. …”
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La gestion d’un lagon en mutation : acteurs, enjeux et recherche-action en Nouvelle-Calédonie (Pacifique sud) by Marc Léopold, Jean-Michel Sourisseau, Nathaniel Cornuet, Carine David, Arnaud Bonmarchand, Pierre-Yves Le Meur, Laetitia Lasseigne, Estelle Poncet, Marie Toussaint, Guy Fontenelle, Jean-Eudes Beuret, Nicolas Guillemot

“…Results show that the main management challenges of the coastal uses are strongly embedded to cope with environmental, social, cultural as well as economic issues. All conditions for successful participative management are not currently met at the study area scale. …”
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Analisis Bibliometrik Perkembangan Penelitian Preservasi Naskah Kuno di Perpustakaan by Clarissa Prameswari, Tamara Adriani, Frans Asisi Datang, Muhamad Prabu Wibowo

“…Preserving manuscripts is crucial to maintaining a nation's cultural heritage and historical knowledge. Manuscript collections have a high risk of damage, and preservation is the primary responsibility of various parties, including libraries. …”
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