Development of a cross-cultural scale on attitudes toward gender and sexual diversity (AGSD) by Daniel Oleas, Xochitl Garza-Olivares, Fernando Silva Teixeira-Filho, Guido Mascialino, Jose A. Rodas, Jose A. Rodas

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Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty with stenting for the treatment of lower limb arteriosclerosis obliterans by Chengxiang Zhang, Shiyuan Chen

“…Pre- and postoperative measurements included the ankle-brachial index (ABI), claudication distance, and quality of life scores derived from the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36). Postoperative complications and the rate of target lesion revascularization (TLR) were also recorded. …”
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Partially unraveling mechanistic underpinning and weight loss effects of time-restricted eating across diverse adult populations: A systematic review and meta-analyses of prospecti... by Duc Tran Quang, Nguyen Di Khanh, Linh Le Cu, Huyen Nguyen Thi Hoa, Chi Vu Thi Quynh, Quang Phan Ngoc, Thuy Bui Thi

“…The effectiveness of the TRE was found to vary across health conditions, with modest weight loss observed in healthy individuals (pooled effect size -1.04 Kg, 95% CI: -1.42 to -0.65) and more significant weight reduction seen in participants with chronic diseases (pooled effect size -3.33 Kg, 95% CI: -5.05 to -1.62) and overweight/obesity (pooled effect size -4.21 Kg, 95% CI: -5.23 to -3.10). …”
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The effect of nature on creativity through mental imagery. by Aaron C Drake, Fiza Hasan, Arianna Gibson, Julia W Y Kam

“…Immersion in nature has been linked to wide-ranging benefits on mental health and cognitive functions, from reducing stress to enhancing creativity. …”
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Predictive Analytics of In-Service Bridge Structural Performance from SHM Data Mining Perspective: A Case Study by Qiwen Jin, Zheng Liu, Junchi Bin, Weixin Ren

“…Contrary to the traditional structural appearance inspections and load tests, structural health monitoring (SHM) can provide a perspective for online analysis, prediction, and early warning. …”
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A Review on the Implementation and Effectiveness of Lean Manufacturing Strategies for Industrial and Service Sectors by Kapil Gupta, Dr. Pallab Sarmah, Samuel Loyiso Gqibani

“…Waste and abnormalities may lead to a high loss of productivity and, consequently, capital, along with a significant compromise to the health and safety of the stakeholders. To overcome such challenges, Lean manufacturing is implemented worldwide. …”
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Prof. Juozas Eretas' views on the history of Lithuanian culture: from „Tėvynės sargas" to „Naujoji Romuva" by Aldona Vasiliauskienė

“…This strenuous life came to an end in 1928, due to his failing health. In 1919-1940, Eretas took an active part in political and public life. …”
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Association of cognitive reserve with stroke outcome: a protocol for a systematic review by Laura Gallucci, Roza M Umarova

“…The primary outcome will be functional outcome after stroke assessed with modified Rankin Scale, activities of daily living (eg, Barthel Index), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale, dichotomised as favourable versus not favourable as well as reported as continuous or ordinal variables. …”
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Experience on clinical simulation in physiotherapy students by Santos Lucio Chero Pisfil, Aimeé Yajaira Díaz Mau, Milagros Nohely Rosas Sudario, Pierre Alberto Huamani Escudero, Jhosely Quispe Nina, Rosmy Gagliuffi Artica

“…<p><strong>Foundation:</strong> clinical simulation in health integrates into practice, the skills learned from theory. …”
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A survey of knowledge and attitudes towards antibiotic use and resistance among teachers in the Republic of Kenya: Implications for using teachers in raising public awareness of ra... by Patrick M Mutua, Joshua Mutiso, Michael M Gicheru

“…<h4>Background</h4>Antimicrobial resistance is a significant public health threat. In Kenya, schools are targeted for public education to promote knowledge and attitudes towards the proper use of antimicrobials. …”
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Immunomodulatory Effect of Flavonoids of Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) Leaves via the NF-κB Signal Pathway in LPS-Stimulated RAW 264.7 Cells by Dazhi Shi, Mengyi Xu, Mengyue Ren, Enshan Pan, Chaohua Luo, Wei Zhang, Qingfa Tang

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Assessing Cashew Orchards Management Practices and Infestation rates of Apate terebrans in Orchards in Burkina Faso, West Africa by Naamwin Irkoum Zephirin SOMDA, Juliana Amaka UGWU

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Microcephalic osteodysplastic primordial dwarfism type II in four Indian children with PCNT variants by Amit Singh, Mahak Garg, Mohammed Shariq, Preeti Khetarpal, Inusha Panigrahi

“…Case presentation Four patients of Indian origin with growth deficiency and additional clinical features of MOPDII were recruited from a tertiary health care center and whole exome sequencing was performed on blood samples from these patients. …”
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Use of patient-centred outcome measures alongside the personal wheelchair budget process in NHS England: A mixed methods approach to exploring the staff and service user experience... by Lorna Tuersley, Naa Amua Quaye, Kalpa Pisavadia, Rhiannon Tudor Edwards, Nathan Bray

“…<h4>Background and objective</h4>Personal wheelchair budgets (PWBs) are offered to everyone in England eligible for a wheelchair provided through the National Health Service (NHS) to support their choice of equipment. …”
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Effect of non-starch polysaccharides and butterfly pea flower on the in vitro digestibility of glutinous rice by Jamie Xiu Qing Siah, Teck Ann Ong, Oni Yuliarti, Joshua Ding Wei Teo

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Modulatory Effects of Astragalus Polysaccharides on T-Cell Polarization in Mice with Polymicrobial Sepsis by Yu-Chen Hou, Jin-Ming Wu, Ming-Yang Wang, Ming-Hsun Wu, Kuen-Yuan Chen, Sung-Ling Yeh, Ming-Tsan Lin

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Uncovering Gender and Age Neutrality in CT Values for E and RdRp Gene Amplification in SARS-CoV-2 by Ibrahim A. Naqid, Masood Ahmed Hameed, Nawfal R. Hussein, Shivan Hassan Yousif

“…The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic poses a danger to public health across the world. Specific and sensitive testing is vital to tracking and containing the infected individuals. …”
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Burden of Suicidal Ideation and Attempt among Persons Living with HIV and AIDS in Semiurban Uganda by Godfrey Zari Rukundo, Brian Leslie Mishara, Eugene Kinyanda

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The role of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in the formation of atherosclerotic vascular lesions in patients with abdominal obesity by N. L. Denisov, V. B. Grinevich, Ye. V. Chernetsova, Yu. A. Kravchuk, K. V. Ivashkin

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Kidney Transplantation: The Challenge of Human Leukocyte Antigen and Its Therapeutic Strategies by Tilahun Alelign, Momina M. Ahmed, Kidist Bobosha, Yewondwossen Tadesse, Rawleigh Howe, Beyene Petros

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