Periostin as a Biomarker of the Amniotic Membrane by Mariya P. Dobreva, Larissa Lhoest, Paulo N. G. Pereira, Lieve Umans, Susana M. Chuva de Sousa Lopes, An Zwijsen

“…Profound understanding of the fundamental differences in amnion development in both the disc-shaped primate and human embryo and the cup-shaped mouse embryo is pivotal in particular when sampling amniotic membrane from nonprimate species for isolating candidate amniotic stem cells. …”
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Evaluation of the chemical composition, protein quality and digestibility of lupin (Lupinus albus and Lupinus angustifolius) by Márcia Regina Pereira Monteiro, Aline Bárbara Pereira Costa, Suellen Fabiane Campos, Mauro Ramalho Silva, Cassiano Oliveira da Silva, Hércia Stampini Duarte Martino, Marialice Pinto Coelho Silvestre

“…Therefore, the two varieties of lupine were considered as having good quality protein and as being a good alternative for human consumption.…”
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D-Amino Acids in the Nervous and Endocrine Systems by Yoshimitsu Kiriyama, Hiromi Nochi

“…Only L-amino acids have been considered necessary in mammals, including humans. However, diverse D-amino acids, such as D-serine, D-aspartate, D-alanine, and D-cysteine, are found in mammals. …”
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ESTUDIO DE CALIDAD DEL AIRE EN CANTERAS A CIELO ABIERTO EN GENERAL ROCA, ARGENTINA by Paula Andea Paez, Marisa Gloria Cogliati, Raul Alberto Giacosa

“…The methodology was applied to the emissions the particulate material with a size smaller than 10 μm (PM10) generated from the operation of open pit quarries, near General Roca town (Argentina); and then evaluates their dispersion and possible impact on human health and / or the environment. The seasonal variations of the dispersion were analyzed and the Gaussian dispersion model used is AERMOD. …”
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Anti-amoebic effects of selected herbal extracts against Acanthamoeba species isolated from different borehole water samples from Budiriro District in Harare, Zimbabwe by Kudzai Fambisai, Petros Muchesa, Farisai Chidzwondo, Rumbidzai Mangoyi

“… Acanthamoeba species are the major cause of Acanthamoeba Keratitis (AK) of eyes, Acanthamoeba meningoencephalitis of the central nervous system, and fatal Granulomatous Amoebic Encephalitis (GAE) of the brain in humans. These diseases are difficult to treat due to their resistance to extreme temperatures, pH, alcohol, and pressure. …”
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Dream Knowledge – Understanding the Dreamworld Utilizing the Medicine Wheel by John T. Ward

“…To understand Indigenous dream culture, the Medicine Wheel is an essential tool for guiding one’s development – a methodology for understanding humanity and obtaining holistic guidance. There are many ways to use it, as it is a paradigm method used when teaching circle pedagogy. …”
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Analysis of Acoustic Signals of Footsteps from the Piezoelectric Sensor by Bilge Çiğdem Çiftçi, Gamze Kaya, Mustafa Kurt

“…In this study, analysis of acoustic signals of footsteps from the piezoe-lectric sensor, especially for human footsteps, have been studied by considering the analytical relationship between the electrical signal generated from the sensor and the acoustic signal that provides the effect. …”
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The Ripples of Responsibility: An Islamic-Inspired Analysis of Water ManagementArticle History:Received on:14 –March -2024Accepted on:10 –June -2024Published on:25 –June-2024Publis... by Farhat Naseem Alvi, Abdul Manan Cheema, Sadia Rafiq

“…Water, as a vibrant resource, is central to the survival and prosperity of humanity. The increasingchallenges posed by climate change, global warming, population growth, and industrial expansion necessitate a sustainable approach to water management. …”
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Intermittent Vibration Induces Sleep via an Allatostatin A‐GABA Signaling Pathway and Provides Broad Benefits in Alzheimer's Disease Models by Yang Mou, Yan Zhang, Yuxian Zheng, Guang He, Zhi‐Xiang Xu, Xiao Xiao, Yong Ping

“…Previous studies have demonstrated that rhythmic and continuous vibration can enhance sleep in both animals and humans. However, the neural circuits underlying vibration‐induced sleep (VIS) and its potential therapeutic benefits on neuropathological processes in disease models remain unclear. …”
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Inhibition of IAPP Aggregation and Toxicity by Natural Products and Derivatives by Amit Pithadia, Jeffrey R. Brender, Carol A. Fierke, Ayyalusamy Ramamoorthy

“…Fibrillar aggregates of human islet amyloid polypeptide, hIAPP, a pathological feature seen in some diabetes patients, are a likely causative agent for pancreatic beta-cell toxicity, leading to a transition from a state of insulin resistance to type II diabetes through the loss of insulin producing beta-cells by hIAPP induced toxicity. …”
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Mixed Ligand Complexes of N-Methyl-N-phenyl Dithiocarbamate: Synthesis, Characterisation, Antifungal Activity, and Solvent Extraction Studies of the Ligand by Anthony C. Ekennia, Damian C. Onwudiwe, Cyril Ume, Eno E. Ebenso

“…The compounds were screened for three human pathogenic fungi: Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus niger, and Candida albicans. …”
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Epigenetic Changes in Endothelial Progenitors as a Possible Cellular Basis for Glycemic Memory in Diabetic Vascular Complications by Poojitha Rajasekar, Christina L. O’Neill, Lydia Eeles, Alan W. Stitt, Reinhold J. Medina

“…Extensive evidence from various human clinical trials has clearly established that a period of poor glycemic control early in the disease process carries negative consequences, such as an increase in the development and progression of vascular complications that becomes evident many years later. …”
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How Precise Is Dental Volumetric Tomography in the Prediction of Bone Density? by Hakan Bilhan, Selda Arat, Onur Geckili

“…The mandible of a formalin-fixed human cadaver was scanned by dental volumetric tomography (DVT) for planning of the specimen positions and fabrication of a surgical guide and a surgical stent was fabricated afterwards. …”
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Reversible data hiding scheme based on pixel-value differencing in dual images by Pyung-Han Kim, Kwan-Woo Ryu, Ki-Hyun Jung

“…Also, the proposed scheme maintains the degree of image distortion that cannot be perceived by the human visual system.…”
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Emerging Pollutants in Moroccan Wastewater: Occurrence, Impact, and Removal Technologies by Yassine Jari, Nicolas Roche, Mohamed Chaker Necibi, Souad El Hajjaji, Driss Dhiba, Abdelghani Chehbouni

“…Among these, endocrine disruptors, pesticides, and pharmaceuticals can have harmful impacts on human health and the ecosystem. Conventional wastewater treatment technologies are not effective in removing these contaminants, allowing them to be released into the receiving environment. …”
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An Updated Review of the Molecular Mechanisms in Drug Hypersensitivity by Chun-Bing Chen, Riichiro Abe, Ren-You Pan, Chuang-Wei Wang, Shuen-Iu Hung, Yi-Giien Tsai, Wen-Hung Chung

“…Current pharmacogenomic studies have made important strides in the prevention of some drug hypersensitivity through the identification of relevant genetic variants, particularly for genes encoding drug-metabolizing enzymes and human leukocyte antigens (HLAs). The associations identified by these studies are usually drug, phenotype, and ethnic specific. …”
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Tinodes lumbardhi sp. nov. (Trichoptera, Psychomyiidae), a new species from the Lumbardhi i Deçanit River in Kosovo by Halil Ibrahimi, Astrit Bilalli, Milaim Musliu, Donard Geci, Linda Grapci Kotori

“…Tinodes lumbardhi sp. nov. was found in sympatry with some species rarely encountered in Kosovo, such as Plectrocnemia geniculata McLachlan, 1871, Rhyacophila loxias Schmid, 1970 and Rhyacophila siparantum Ibrahimi, Bilalli & Kučinić, 2021. Ongoing human activities have placed increasing pressures on the river’s ecosystem, further emphasising the conservation importance of identifying and protecting these rare and specialised species within Kosovo’s freshwater habitats.…”
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Materials Flow Analysis as a Tool to Improve Solid Waste Management: A Case of Ankara by Nesli Aydın

“…The ever-increasing consumption of resources has resulted in high amounts of solid waste from domestic activities, which can pose significant threats to the environment and human health. Waste management and recycling activities have a complex and multifaceted mechanism that requires comprehensive and integrated approaches. …”
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NKAPL facilitates transcription pause-release and bridges elongation to initiation during meiosis exit by Zhenlong Kang, Chen Xu, Shuai Lu, Jie Gong, Ruoyu Yan, Gan Luo, Yuanyuan Wang, Qing He, Yifei Wu, Yitong Yan, Baomei Qian, Shenglin Han, Zhiwen Bu, Jinwen Zhang, Xian Xia, Liang Chen, Zhibin Hu, Mingyan Lin, Zheng Sun, Yayun Gu, Lan Ye

“…Genetic variants in NKAPL are associated with azoospermia in humans, while mice carrying an NKAPL frameshift mutation (M349fs) show defective meiotic exit and transcriptomic changes similar to NKAPL depletion. …”
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A Synergy of Convolutional Neural Networks for Sensor-Based EEG Brain–Computer Interfaces to Enhance Motor Imagery Classification by Souheyl Mallat, Emna Hkiri, Abdullah M. Albarrak, Borhen Louhichi

“…This technology holds the potential to revolutionize human–machine interaction, especially for individuals diagnosed with motor disabilities. …”
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