Smoking prevalence among adults in households with children: parental survey by O.O. Starets, D.A. Kovalenko

“…In 2019 the prevalence of active smoking in Ukraine reached 42.0 among men and 14.4% among women. …”
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Anticancer properties of Dillenia suffruticosa (Griffith Ex. Hook. F. & Thomsom) Martelli by Ika Rahayu, Susana Elya Sudrajat, Kris Herawan Timotius

“…They can induce cell cycle arrest and apoptosis. Their anticancer activities are also linked to the upregulation and downregulation of various signaling pathways, including the upregulation of SOD1, SOD2, NFκB, p53, p38, MAPK, and catalase, as well as the downregulation of Akt1. …”
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Urban-Rural Dimension of Falls and Associated Risk Factors among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in West Java, Indonesia by Susiana Nugraha, Sabarinah Prasetyo, Indri Hapsari Susilowati, Tri Budi W. Rahardjo

“…Furthermore, sociodemographic background, chronic medical condition, fear of falling, visual and hearing impairments, Activity of Daily Living (ADL), Barthel index, physical performance (Short Performance Physical Battery (SPPB)), and living environment were analyzed to identify the risk factors that contribute to the incidence of falls. …”
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Subhepatic appendicitis in a 27-year-old male: a case report from Odahulle General Hospital of Ethiopia by Abduletif Haji Ababor Abagojam, Abduletif Haji Ababor Abagojam, Remedan Jemal Dekema, Tamirat Godebo Woyimo, Jafer Yasin Mohammed, Kedir Negesso Tukeni

“…Laboratory investigations were unremarkable apart from the stool examinations which revealed many pus and red blood cells and was full of actively motile bacteria. An abdominal ultrasound showed an enlarged subhepatic appendix with an internal fecalith 1 cm in depth, that was partially compressible, with no obvious peri appendiceal free fluid or other pathology. …”
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Experimental Approach for the Evaluation of the Performance of a Satellite Module in the CanSat Form Factor for In Situ Monitoring and Remote Sensing Applications by Juan Sebastián Rodríguez, Andrés Yarce Botero, Diego Valle, Julián Gálvez- Serna, Francisco Botero

“…This article includes the phases of conceptualization and validation of a picosatellite prototype named Simple-2 for remote sensing activities using COTS (Commercial-Off-The-Shelf) components and the modular design methodology. …”
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Subtype-specific human endogenous retrovirus K102 envelope protein is a novel serum immunosuppressive biomarker of cancer by Qinyuan Gong, Qinyuan Gong, Rongzhen Xu, Rongzhen Xu

“…Here, we identified subtype-specific human endogenous retrovirus K102 envelope (HERV-K102-Env) with immunosuppressive activity in circulating blood as a novel serum immunosuppressive biomarker of cancer. …”
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Effects of Opened and Closed Spillway Operations of a Large Tropical Hydroelectric Dam on the Water Quality of the Downstream River by Fiona-Annilow Wera, Teck-Yee Ling, Lee Nyanti, Siong-Fong Sim, Jongkar Grinang

“…The river is polluted with organics as indicated by COD of Class IV or V with sources from the dam and the activities in the river basin. Compared to the predam condition, the regulated river is less turbid but warmer and higher in ammonia. …”
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The Impact of Violations of Bicycles and Pedestrians on Vehicle Emissions at Signalized Intersections by Jianchang Huang, Guohua Song, Jianbo Zhang, Chenxu Li, Qiumei Liu, Lei Yu

“…At the trajectory level, the study focuses on the second-by-second activities of the first four affected vehicles. First, the trajectory model of the first affected vehicle is developed. …”
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An Assessment of the Cyto-Genotoxicity Effects of Green-Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles and ATCBRA Insecticide on the Root System of <i>Vicia faba</i> by May A. Al-Saleh, Hanan F. Al-Harbi, L. A. Al-Humaid, Manal A. Awad

“…However, a marked reduction in mitotic activity was observed with both ATCBRA and <i>cardamom</i>–AgNP treatments across both time points, highlighting potential cytotoxic and genotoxic effects.…”
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Influence of the polysaccharide capsule on virulence and fitness of Klebsiella pneumoniae by Lisa Zierke, Rodi Mourad, Thomas P. Kohler, Mathias Müsken, Sven Hammerschmidt

“…The CPS masks proteinaceous factors but also protects K. pneumoniae from uptake by host phagocytic cells and activation of the complement system. In addition to nosocomial, urinary tract and bloodstream infections or pneumonia hypervirulent strains have a highly mucoid phenotype and can cause soft tissue infections, liver abscesses, and meningitis as well. …”
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Persistently different patterns of patient’s global assessment of health in rheumatoid arthritis are associated with pain and impaired function more than with inflammation: an ince... by Sofia Ajeganova, Ingiäld Hafström, Valentina Bala, Björn Svensson

“…The PGA levels from baseline over 15 years were best explained by VAS pain, followed by HAQ score, Disease Activity Score on 28 joints-3 and tender joint count, adjusted R2 up to 77%, 41%, 27% and 26%, respectively.Conclusion Persistently higher PGA levels in RA were mostly related to pain and disability.…”
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Lessons learnt from horse-related human fatalities: Accident analysis using HFACS-Equestrianism by Meredith Chapman, Kate Fenner, Matthew J.W. Thomas

“…The human-horse dyad in equestrianism is complex and unique when compared to other high-risk work and non-work activities. A better understanding of the risk factors involved in handling and riding horses, coupled with a model to help mitigate that risk will also set us on the path to a good life for horses because human safety and horse welfare are inextricably linked.…”
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Feasibility and potential effect of a pilot blended digital behavior change intervention promoting sustainable diets over a year by Ujué Fresán, Miguel López-Moreno, Sergi Fàbregues, Paquito Bernard, Anna Boronat, Vera Araújo-Soares, Laura M. König, Joren Buekers, Guillaume Chevance

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Calorific and greenhouse gas emission in municipal solid waste treatment using biodrying by B. Zaman, W. Oktiawan, M. Hadiwidodo, E. Sutrisno, P. Purwono

“…<strong>BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:</strong> Urban intensity and activities produce a large amount of biodegradable municipal solid waste. …”
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Prediction of induction motor faults using machine learning by Ademola Abdulkareem, Tochukwu Anyim, Olawale Popoola, John Abubakar, Agbetuyi Ayoade

“…To tackle this issue, companies are actively working towards optimizing their operations and reducing disruptions that hinder their ability to meet customer demands and financial goals. …”
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Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Repair with Suture Tape Augmentation Can Yield Good Midterm Clinical Outcomes Regardless of Skeletal Maturity and Joint Laxity by Shinichiro Takada, Hirotaka Nakashima, Keisuke Nakayama, Soshi Uchida

“…PROs significantly improved from preoperatively to the final follow-up (IKDC score: 50.7 ± 26.6 vs. 88.8 ± 13.0, <i>p</i> < 0.001; KOOS: 68.8 ± 23.3 vs. 91.2 ± 8.4, <i>p</i> = 0.011) without reducing the patient’s activity level at the final follow-up (UCLA AS score: 7.9 ± 2.4 at preinjury vs. 7.9 ± 2.2 at the final follow-up, <i>p</i> = 0.655). …”
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Molecular Signature of miR-34a/NEAT-1/p53 Axis in Mycosis Fungoides by Reham Fares, Shimaa M. Elasmer, Abeer Khalefa A., Olfat G. Shaker, Samar M. El-Tahlawi, Ahmed Sabri, Sara M. Yaseen

“…The combination of miR-34a, NEAT-1, and p53 may be considered as potential biomarkers that play an active role in the disease process of MF for helping in its early diagnosis and stage identification as well.…”
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DIGITAL AND NON-DIGITAL GAMES IN YOUNG LEARNER EFL CLASSROOMS AT WARTIME IN UKRAINE by Ilona Huszti, Enikő Nagy-Kolozsvári, Márta Fábián

“…One of the most crucial implications to be gleaned from this research lies in the urgent need for educators to actively integrate age-appropriate and educationally sound digital games and applications into their existing EFL curricula. …”
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Comparison of diaphragmatic breathing exercises and incentive spirometry on the functional status of heart failure patients: a randomized controlled trial by Amirhossein Nasirmoghadas, Fateme Monjazebi, Malihe Nasiri, Aydin Feyzi, Fariba Borhani

“…Results After the intervention, the patients’ frequency with severe fatigue decreased by 30% in both DG and SG (p < 0.001); the mean dyspnea score in DG and SG respectively reduced by 0.7 and 0.9 units at rest (p < 0.001) and reduced by 2.93 and 2.73 units during activity (p < 0.001); the total patients’ frequency in functional class III and IV was significantly decreased by 30% in DG and 33.3% in SG (p < 0.001). …”
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<i>Alaria esculenta, Ulva lactuca</i>, and <i>Palmaria palmata</i> as Potential Functional Food Ingredients for the Management of Metabolic Syndrome by Emer Shannon, Maria Hayes

“…Three seaweed extracts displayed enzyme inhibitory activities equal to, or more effective than, the reference positive control drugs. …”
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