The role of statins in dementia or Alzheimer’s disease incidence: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies by Ye Du, Zhangjie Yu, Chengyi Li, Yanxing Zhang, Buyun Xu, Buyun Xu

“…In sensitivity analyses, diagnostic criteria for dementia/AD significantly affected the combined risk estimates. In subgroup analyses, compared to studies enrolling participants with a mean/median age over 70 years, those younger than 70 years exhibited greater efficacy of statins in preventing dementia (HR: 0.67, 95% CI: 0.56–0.81 vs HR: 0.86, 95% CI: 0.78–0.95; P = 0.02) and AD (HR: 0.47, 95% CI: 0.44–0.50 vs. …”
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The contribution of intellectual capital to banks' competitive and financial performance: The evidence from Poland by Monika Klimontowicz, Justyna Majewska

“…The relation between financial performance and intellectual capital is positively mediated by competitive performance, and environmental factors can affect the strength of this relationship. The findings show that applying the resource-based theory might not be sufficient to gain a competitive advantage and sustainable market position in the case of banks. …”
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Gender Differences Are a Leading Factor in 5-Year Survival of Patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis over Antifibrotic Therapy Reduction by Pasquale Tondo, Giulia Scioscia, Cosimo C. De Pace, Fabiola Murgolo, Federica Maci, Giulia M. Stella, Dalila Pescatore, Maria Pia Foschino Barbaro, Donato Lacedonia

“…In contrast, reducing antifibrotic treatment does not appear to significantly affect survival outcomes. These findings underscore the need for future research on gender-specific management approaches.…”
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Black Soldier Fly (<i>Hermetia illucens</i>) Larvae as a Protein Substitute in Adverse Food Reactions for Canine Dermatitis: Preliminary Results Among Patients by Nuttawan Srifawattana, Yuthana Phimolsiripol, Pinpanit Boonchuay, Kannika Na-Lampang, Promporn Piboon, Sonthaya Umsumarng, Korakot Nganvongpanit

“…BSF larvae were well tolerated by AFR-affected and control dogs, with no adverse clinical outcomes. …”
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Evaluation of reference genes for gene expression analysis in Japanese flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus) under temperature stress by Ping Han, Jianming Chen, Zhennan Sun, Shengjie Ren, Xubo Wang

“…Water temperature is an important factor that affects various physiological processes of fish. Presently, Japanese flounder is a commercially important marine culture species and the study of its gene expression is increasing rapidly. …”
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The prognostic value of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) in colorectal cancer and colorectal anastomotic leakage patients: a retrospe... by Nuo Xu, Jian-Xin Zhang, Jia-Jie Zhang, Zhuo Huang, Lian-Chun Mao, Zhi-Yong Zhang, Wei-Dong Jin

“…Finally, based on COX model, a nomogram analysis was conducted to analyze the risk factors affecting OS and DFS, and the accuracy and practicality of the model were verified by calibration curve and decision curve. …”
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ADAM-10 Regulates MMP-12 during Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Inflammatory Response in Macrophages by Yan Jiang, Qiming Gong, Jinmei Huang, Yuanxun Gong, Qiang Tang, Dalong Wei, Qianli Tang, Jingjie Zhao, Jian Song, Lingzhang Meng

“…Results indicated that ADAM-10 interference affected inflammation-related pathways and reduced matrix metalloproteinase 12 (MMP-12) protein levels, as identified by TMT proteomics. …”
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Qalification assessment practices: new possibilities and constraints by M. N. Kicherova, M. Yu. Semenov, E. V. Zyuban

“…It is concluded that such contradictions affect the institutional mechanisms for the formation of a national system of independent qualification assessment.Practical significance. …”
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Relationship between social support, functional outcomes and health-related quality of life in working-aged adults at three months after ischemic stroke: results from the FRAILTY s... by Elena Gurková, Daniela Bartoníčková, Daniel Šaňák, Šárka Šaňáková, Jana Zapletalová, Lenka Štureková

“…Patients of working age (18–65 years) admitted for first-ever IS were enrolled in the prospective FRAILTY (Factors Affecting the Quality of Life After Ischemic Stroke in Young Adults) study (NCT04839887). …”
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Impact of cooling diabetic patients’ fingertips compared to vibrating stimulation on pain from the glucometer needle: A cross-over trial study by Vahid Vejdanihemmat, Hiva Azami, Leili Tapak, Shiva Borzouei, khodayar Oshvandi

“…In contrast, cold therapy did not significantly affect pain intensity, showing a mean difference of only 0.06 (p > 0.05). …”
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REPRODUCTIVE POTENTIAL OF POTATO ACCESSIONS FROM THE VIR COLLECTION IN MURMANSK PROVINCE by S. N. Travina, Т. Е. Zhigadlo

“…The duration of the period from germination to flowering was largely affected by the temperature regime. The emergence of mass shoots was observed on average 18.5 ± 2.9 days after planting. …”
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Assessment of factors predicting the nutritional status of geriatric people in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia by Samar Lafi Aljohani

“…Conclusion: Malnutrition is a public health problem affecting a considerable proportion of geriatric people in Tabuk, southern Saudi Arabia, with some modifiable risk factors associated with malnutrition.…”
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Filamented hydrogels as tunable conduits for guiding neurite outgrowth by Hao Liu, Anna Puiggalí-Jou, Parth Chansoria, Jakub Janiak, Marcy Zenobi-Wong

“…While significant differences in neurite outgrowth and alignment were observed between bulk and FLight gels, further increases in porosity from 40 % to 70 % enhanced cell migration and axon bundling without significantly affecting maximal outgrowth. The incorporation of protein microcrystals containing nerve growth factor (NGF) into the photoresin enabled sustained neurite outgrowth without the need for additional NGF in the media. …”
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Hubungan Status Gravida dan Usia Ibu terhadap Kejadian Preeklampsia di RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang Tahun 2012-2013 by Oktaria Denantika, Joserizal Serudji, Gusti Revilla

“…The exact cause of preeklampsia still unknown, but there are risk factors that affect the preeklampsia’s incident. The objective of this study was to determine the correlation between gravidity and maternal age with preeklampsia’s incident in RSUP Dr. …”
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Acupuncture and Kinesitherapy Improve Physical Activity More than Kinesitherapy Alone in Patients with Acute Decompensated Chronic Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction Who... by Dejan Ilic, Zoran Jovic, Zorica Mladenovic, Vesna Pejovic, Branislava Lung, Aleksandra Kozic, Slobodan Obradovic

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: It is unknown how early exercise therapy combined with acupuncture (AP) affects the speed of recovery in patients suffering from heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) who are hospitalized due to worsening HF. …”
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Retrospective evaluation of patients admitted to the intensive care unit due to obstetric reasons in terms of maternal near-miss, a five-year case-control study by Özgür Erdem, Süleyman Cemil Oğlak, İzzettin Toktaş, Seher Baydemir, Ahmet Yosunkaya, Ali Erdem

“…Conclusions It can be said that co-morbidities directly affect the course of motherhood. the education level and family income were found higher in the MNM group compared to the control group. …”
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Internal Control Systems and Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Uganda: A Case Study of Katuna Town Council. by Mubangizi, Martin

“…and how does risk assessment affect the financial performance of SMEs in Katuna Town Council Kabale strictly? …”
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Assessment of the Impact of Floods to the Local Community in Nyarusiza Sub-County Kisoro District. by Murengezi, Innocent

“…The findings on the second objective revealed that the spread of Communicable Diseases is the main effect of waterborne diseases like cholera, typhoid fever, hepatitis, and leptospirosis in flood-affected areas. Floods also lead to vector-borne diseases, transmitted through parasites and pathogens such as mosquitoes. …”
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Effects of Teaching Methods on Academic Performance of Pupils in Mathematics In Primary Schools of Bufundi Sub-County Rubanda District. by Byarugaba, Joseph

“…The study findings on whether any challenges hindered the implementation of staff training programs geared at improving teachers' job performance included limited funds, teachers' attitude towards training, resistance to change by teachers, and lack of time by teachers due to work schedules and the affect teachers' participation in training and their performance. …”
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The Impact of Politics on Education Sector Performance in Burundi Sub-County Rubanda District. by Aturinda, Bright

“…The provision of basic infrastructures and equipment involves a quota system in the provision of computer equipment, government interest determines where secondary schools are sited leading to low academic standards, and government bias in the provision of sports equipment in schools leads to differences in the performance of athletes and some schools equipment are diverted to personal uses by prominent members of the school community leading to scarcity of equipment in the affected schools. Aggrieved members of the community sabotage the school board of governors of secondary schools, secondary school heads do not involve the communities in which the schools are sited in their area for important school activities leading to the feeling of marginalization by the community. …”
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