Experiences of south Asian key workers in COVID-19 lockdowns in the United Kingdom by Rizwana Yousaf, Tipu Sultan

“…Background: This study aims to explore the experiences, challenges, and support given to South Asian Key Workers (food and necessary goods, Transport (delivery and taxi drivers,) working in the United Kingdom in times of the COVID-19 lockdowns between March 2020 to March 2021. …”
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Construction of Direct Z-Scheme Photocatalyst by Mg1.2Ti1.8O5 and g-C3N4 Nanosheets toward Photocatalytic H2 Production and Disinfection by Sijia Gu, Dan Zhang, Shirong Luo, Heng Yang

“…Among the samples, MT/CN-10 (the molar percentage of melamine to as-obtained Mg-Ti gel was 10%) shows superior photocatalytic performance, which the average H2 production rate was 3.57 and 7.24 times higher than those of MT and CN alone. Additionally, the efficiency of inactivating Escherichia coli (E. coli) over MT/CN-10 was 1.95 and 2.06 times higher as compared to pure MT and CN, respectively. …”
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A meta-analysis of sex differences in neonatal rodent ultrasonic vocalizations and the implication for the preclinical maternal immune activation model by Alison M. Randell, Stephanie Salia, Lucas F. Fowler, Toe Aung, David A. Puts, Ashlyn Swift-Gallant

“…In males, MIA effects varied by species, with decreased call numbers in rats but increased call numbers in mice. MIA timing (gestational day ≤ 12.5 vs. > 12.5) did not significantly affect results. …”
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What makes health systems resilient? An analytical framework drawing on European learnings from the COVID-19 pandemic based on a multitiered approach by Thomas Czypionka, Markus Kraus, Miriam Reiss, Monika Riedel

“…Finally, the framework was empirically validated in several case studies.Results The framework distinguishes between prerequisites of resilience, pertaining to precautions to be taken in ‘normal’ times, and response strategies in the face of shocks. …”
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Kinesiology Tape: A Descriptive Survey of Healthcare Professionals in the United States by Scott W Cheatham, Russell T Baker, Thomas E Abdenour

“…The average recommended times to wear KT were two to three days (60%). The maximum times ranged from two to five days (81%)…”
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Impact of BRACTS exercises on muscular strength in eumenorrheic women by Wajiha Shahid, Rabiya Noor

“…Group A was given an educational program related to menstrual hygiene and active lifestyle maintenance with 20 min walk 3 times a week for 16 weeks, while group B was given an educational program related to menstrual hygiene along with BRACTS exercises of 50 min for 3 times per week for 16 weeks. …”
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Chlorogenic Acid and Biohanin A from Trifolium pratense L. Callus Culture Extract: Functional Activity In Vivo by Irina S. Milentyeva, Anna D. Vesnina, Anastasiya M. Fedorova, Elena V. Ostapova, Timothy A. Larichev

“…The activity of 200 μM biochnin A was 1.18 times as high as that of a 200 μM chlorogenic acid solution. …”
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EVALUATION OF DEVELOPMENT LEVEL OF INTEGRATED NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES GUIDANCE POST IN MOJOGENENG VILLAGE, JATIREJO HEALTH CENTER, MOJOKERTO REGENCY by Luluk Widarti, Suprianto Suprianto

“…Results: Variable developmental level of PTM Posbindu, Related to the implementation of activities carried out every month, 25% target obesity coverage, 35% target blood glucose, 25% target blood cholesterol, PTM counseling is carried out 3 or 4 times a year, counseling on all PTM problems, physical activity once a week 30% target, participants aged >55 years 70%, 45-55 years 55%, 35-44 years 30%, 25-35 years 15%, implementing activities 90% from the community, health financing 80% from the community , 75% independent participants, and Partnership 3 to 4 times a year. …”
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Energy sufficiency for deep decarbonization: A modeling framework by Jingjing Zhang, Michelle Johnson-Wang, Nina Khanna, Max Wei, Bianka Shoai-Tehrani, Nan Zhou

“…This paper introduces the decentralization, right-sizing and reduction, utilization/timing and longevity, multifunctionality, substitution, and sharing (DRUMSS) framework, which provides definitions and boundaries for modeling sufficiency. …”
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Comparison of Stemness and Gene Expression between Gingiva and Dental Follicles in Children by Chung-Min Kang, Seong-Oh Kim, Mijeong Jeon, Hyung-Jun Choi, Han-Sung Jung, Jae-Ho Lee

“…Gingiva had greater expression of genes related to keratinization, ectodermal development, and chemotaxis whereas DFs exhibited higher expression levels of genes related to tooth and embryo development. qRT-PCR analysis showed that the expression levels of iPSc factors including SOX2, KLF4, and C-MYC were 58.5±26.3, 12.4±3.5, and 12.2±1.9 times higher in gingiva and VCAM1 (CD146) and ALCAM (CD166) were 33.5±6.9 and 4.3±0.8 times higher in DFs. …”
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Determinants of Seed Distribution System: The Case of Womberma District, North West Ethiopia by Gizachew Wosene Minwagaw, Wubalem Gobie Ejigu

“…In line with these, conducted focus group and key informants confirmed that the major problems of formal seed distribution system were lack of timely supply, price fluctuation, limited quantity, and lack of certified seed suppliers while those of the informal seed distribution system were adulteration, high price, low quality, unable to get the right amount, and lack of timely supply, which concluded that the distribution system was inefficient. …”
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Macrophage Activation Syndrome/Secondary Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis in Adult‐Onset Still's Disease: An Uncommon Initial Presentation in a Young Nepalese Female: A Case Repo... by Kanchan Bishwakarma, Kajal Bishwakarma, Sunil Bogati, Saket Jha

“…With studies showing a mortality rate of more than 50% in patients of AOSD with MAS which is five times more than the mortality rate with AOSD alone, understanding this combined picture and timely aggressive treatment has a huge importance.…”
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Impact of Treatment on Rate of Biphasic Reaction in Children with Anaphylaxis by William Bonadio, Connor Welsh, Brad Pradarelli, Yunfai Ng

“…We analyzed the rate and timing of BPR, comparing the intervals of 0–4 vs 4–48 hours after initiating therapy. …”
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Increased sensitivity in electron–nuclear double resonance spectroscopy with chirped radiofrequency pulses by J. Stropp, N. Wili, N. C. Nielsen, D. Klose

“…In 2D triple resonance experiments (TRIPLE), the signal increase exceeds 10 times for some lines, thus making chirped 2D TRIPLE experiments feasible even for broad peaks in manageable acquisition times.…”
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FACTORS AFFECTING EARLY COMPLEMENTARY FEEDING OF MOTHERS WITH BABIES AGED 0-6 MONTHS by Candra Dewinataningtyas nataningtyas, Dian Kumalasari, Mia Ashari Kurniasari, Ellatyas Rahmawati Tejo Putri

“…According to the WHO, in 2020, if a child receives complementary foods before 6 months of age, their growth will be delayed, and the risk of diarrhea is 17 times higher and the risk of upper respiratory tract infection is 3 times higher. …”
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Syphilis Infection During Pregnancy: The Possible Effect on the Course of Pregnancy and Fetal Outcomes—A Case Report and Literature Review by Dovile Kielaite, Saule Januskiene, Virginija Paliulyte

“…Risk-increasing factors (inadequate or late treatment, partner coinfection) and protective factors (timely diagnostics and treatment) are distinguished. …”
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Ejective Feedback as a Quenching Mechanism in the First 1.5 Billion Years of the Universe: Detection of Neutral Gas Outflow in a z = 4 Recently Quenched Galaxy by Po-Feng Wu

“…The current specific SFR is 5 × 10 ^−11 yr ^−1 , roughly 40 times lower than that of the star-forming main sequence at comparable redshifts. …”
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Comparison of physical fitness in elderly submitted to different physical exercise interventions by Leonardo Campos, Priscila Nakamura, Eduardo Kokubun

“…Adapted Volleyball classes were performed two times per week and lasted 120 minutes, divided into skill volleyball exercises and game. …”
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Clinical Management and Surgical Outcomes of Wandering Spleen with Splenic Torsion in Pediatric Patients: A Case Report by Shaban Memeti, Saimir Kuci, Toni Ristevski, Lazar Todorovic, Marijan Kamilovski, Blagica Krsteska, Haris Sulejmani

“…We emphasize the importance of timely diagnosis and appropriate management to optimize patient outcomes. …”
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Trend Analysis of Lake Surface Temperatures in Lake Van by Kebir Emre Saraçoğlu, Fevziye Ayça Saraçoğlu

“…It was concluded that this value is smaller than the increase determined for the Eastern Black Sea (0,11 °C/year), higher than the calculated for the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean (0,055°C/year), approximately 1,5 times the increase determined for the South Caspian Sea (0,029 ± 0,009 °C /year) and about 4 times the increase (as 0,011 °C/year) for the oceans. …”
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