The Neuro-Inflammatory-Vascular Circuit: Evidence for a Sex-Dependent Interrelation? by Catherine Gebhard, Catherine Gebhard, Susan Bengs, Susan Bengs, Achi Haider, Achi Haider, Michael Fiechter, Michael Fiechter, Michael Fiechter

“…Such malignant cascade of events might account, at least in part, for the excess female mortality seen in women with coronary artery disease and calls for sex-specific research toward pharmacologic or behavioral modulators to improve cardiovascular outcomes, particularly in women. …”
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Pre- and post-pandemic comparisons in cardiovascular markers: a population-based study by Mayssam Nehme, Maria Eugenia Zaballa, Serguei Rouzinov, Julien Lamour, Silvia Stringhini, Silvia Stringhini, Silvia Stringhini, Idris Guessous, Idris Guessous

“…Unawareness of these conditions was stable.ConclusionDespite initial fears of a pandemic-induced health debt, results indicate healthy cardiovascular profiles post-pandemic, likely driven by improved lifestyle behaviors. This study highlights the importance of monitoring of cardiovascular health and suggests that lifestyle improvements may offset potential adverse pandemic effects in developed nations like Switzerland.…”
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Increased N-Ethylmaleimide-Sensitive Factor Expression in Amygdala and Perirhinal Cortex during Habituation of Taste Neophobia by Beatriz Gómez-Chacón, Fernando Gámiz, Thomas C. Foster, Milagros Gallo

“…In the present experiments we investigate both the behavioral performance and the expression profile of NSF and GluR2 genes in several brain areas, including PRh, BLA, and hippocampus. …”
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Proximal Policy Optimization for Crowd Evacuation in Complex Environments—A Metaverse Approach at Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Thailand by Sushank Chaudhary, Nitinun Sinpan, Pruk Sasithong, Sunita Khichar, Panithan la-Aiddee, Natt Leelawat, Amir Parnianifard, Suvit Poomrittigul, Lunchakorn Wuttisittikulkij

“…We independently created a detailed digital twin of Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Thailand’s largest train station, and implemented all elements of the simulation, including the Social Force Model, to accurately replicate crowd behaviors and interactions during evacuation scenarios. …”
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An Evaluation of Human Conversational Preferences in Social Human-Robot Interaction by Chapa Sirithunge, A. G. Buddhika P. Jayasekara, D. P. Chandima

“…To generate context-aware behaviors in robots, robots are required to have a careful evaluation of its encounters with humans. …”
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Physical literacy among chinese elementary school students: the mediating role of physical knowledge and physical competency by Li Mengyu, Wang Yuxing, Zan Ziqing, Liu Lizhu, You Lili

“…Abstract Background Physical literacy (PL) is pivotal for improving sedentary behaviors, enhancing intrinsic motivation for physical activity, and supporting the growth and development of adolescents. …”
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Molecular characterization of chicken DA systems reveals that the avian personality gene, DRD4, is expressed in the mitral cells of the olfactory bulb by Toshiyuki Fujita, Naoya Aoki, Chihiro Mori, Koichi J. Homma, Shinji Yamaguchi

“…Animal personalities are stable, context-dependent behavioral differences. Associations between the personality of birds and polymorphisms in the dopamine receptor D4 (DRD4) gene have been repeatedly observed. …”
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Risk Factors for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in a Large Population of Women Living in Spain: Implications for Preventative Strategies by Ana M. Ramos-Leví, Natalia Pérez-Ferre, M. Dolores Fernández, Laura del Valle, Elena Bordiu, Ana Rosa Bedia, Miguel A. Herraiz, M. José Torrejón, Alfonso L. Calle-Pascual

“…Participants completed a questionnaire on socio-demographic, anthropomorphic and behavioral characteristics, and reproductive and medical history. …”
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Parametric Study of Time-Dependent Corrosion Product Activity due to 56Mn, 58Co, and 60Co in the Primary Coolant Circuit of a Typical Pressurized Water Reactor by Muhammad Rafique, Nasir M. Mirza, Sikander M. Mirza, Kimberlee J. Kearfott, Shahab A. Abbasi, Syed F. Naeem

“…The computer program CPAIR was used to accommodate for time dependent corrosion rates. The behaviors of 56Mn, 58Co, and 60Co were studied over the reactor operational time. …”
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Psychoeducational Characteristics of Children with Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia by Rolanda A. Maxim, Samuel H. Zinner, Hisako Matsuo, Theresa M. Prosser, Mary Fete, Terry L. Leet, Timothy J. Fete

“…In a cross-sectional study, 45 youth with HED (77% males, mean age 9.75 years) and 59 matched unaffected controls (70% males, mean age 9.79 years) were administered the Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test and the Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement, and their parents completed standardized neurodevelopmental and behavioral measures, educational, and health-related information regarding their child, as well as standardized and nonstandardized data regarding socioeconomic information for their family. …”
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Methylcobalamin-containing nanofiber sheets have better neuroprotective effects than small intestinal submucosa sheets by Yoshiaki Yoshimura, Toru Iwahashi, Taisuke Kasuya, Toshiki Shimada, Katsuyuki Konishi, Atsushi Kamata, Mai Konishi, Arisa Kazui, Ryoya Shiode, Satoshi Miyamura, Kunihiro Oka, Seiji Okada, Hiroyuki Tanaka

“…This study aimed to investigate the neuroprotective effects of MeCbl sheets against postoperative adhesion and to compare the effects of MeCbl sheets with those of porcine small intestinal submucosa (SIS) sheets using a rat sciatic nerve adhesion model. Behavioral and electrophysiological analyses showed superior results in the MeCbl sheet group compared with those in the untreated group, all of which were non-inferior to the SIS sheet group. …”
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Energy use, health, and sleep in a bioclimatic university residence: a case study from 20 years of use by Celina Filippín, Silvana Flores Larsen, Mariano Canori

“…In this study, we present and discuss insights gleaned over 20 years (2001–2021) on the thermal and energy behaviors of Universidad Nacional de La Pampa’s bioclimatic student residences in Argentina. …”
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Sufentanil enhances the cortical neurogenesis of rats with traumatic brain injury via PI3K/AKT signal pathway by Wei Gu, Mimi Wu, Ruocui Zhang, Peiyu Liu, Yang Jiao, Hui Rong

“…The oxidative stress, inflammation, nerve cell damage, melatonin, brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), neuron regeneration and p-AKT protein level in the cortex were detected with ELISA, TUNEL, qRT-PCR, immunofluorescence and Western blot. Pain behavioral test was assessed with mechanical withdrawal threshold (MWT). …”
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Maternal Sevoflurane Exposure Causes Abnormal Development of Fetal Prefrontal Cortex and Induces Cognitive Dysfunction in Offspring by Ruixue Song, Xiaomin Ling, Mengyuan Peng, Zhanggang Xue, Jing Cang, Fang Fang

“…Maternal sevoflurane exposure during pregnancy is associated with increased risk for behavioral deficits in offspring. Several studies indicated that neurogenesis abnormality may be responsible for the sevoflurane-induced neurotoxicity, but the concrete impact of sevoflurane on fetal brain development remains poorly understood. …”
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Levo-Tetrahydropalmatine Attenuates Bone Cancer Pain by Inhibiting Microglial Cells Activation by Mao-yin Zhang, Yue-peng Liu, Lian-yi Zhang, Dong-mei Yue, Dun-yi Qi, Gong-jian Liu, Su Liu

“…Administration of L-THP at high doses significantly prevented and/or reversed bone cancer-related pain behaviors. Besides, TCI-induced activation of microglial cells and the increased levels of TNF-α and IL-18 were inhibited by L-THP administration. …”
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Agent-based risk analysis model for road transportation of dangerous goods by Hassan Kanj, Ajla Kulaglic, Wael Hosny Fouad Aly, Mutaz A.B. Al-Tarawneh, Khaled Safi, Sawsan Kanj, Jean-Marie Flaus

“…In this paper, a DGT risk assessment method has been proposed and modeled using a multi-agents system, where each agent possesses specific attributes, failure modes, and behavioral patterns. Furthermore, the modeled system is simulated using two approaches. …”
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Neural Correlates of Dual-Task Walking: Effects of Cognitive versus Motor Interference in Young Adults by Rainer Beurskens, Fabian Steinberg, Franziska Antoniewicz, Wanja Wolff, Urs Granacher

“…Walking while concurrently performing cognitive and/or motor interference tasks is the norm rather than the exception during everyday life and there is evidence from behavioral studies that it negatively affects human locomotion. …”
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Mediating role of exercise in the relationship between body dissatisfaction and overeating using structural equation modeling by Zhimin Yi, Wenjing Yan, Guohuan Hua, Ying Wang, Chunmei Wu, Guoqiu Liu, Ming Hao

“…Given the seriousness of these issues, there is an urgent need to understand the current state of body image and eating behaviors among Chinese people and formulate preventive strategies. …”
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Synergistic activity of Pitstop-2 and 1,6-hexanediol in aggressive human lung cancer cells by Sílvio Terra Stefanello, Caren Rigon Mizdal, Aline Franzen da Silva, Luca Matteo Todesca, Félix Alexandre Antunes Soares, Victor Shahin

“…Drug safety and tolerability assessments were validated using the in vivo model organism Caenorhabditis elegans, where fairly high doses showed negligible impact on survival, development, or behavioral parameters. Our findings propose that the 1,6-HD and Pitstop-2 combination may usher in the design of potent strategies for treating advanced lung cancer.…”
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The effect of auditory rhythm on the temporal allocation of visual attention in aging by Zhihan Xu, Juan Huang, Yuxuan Shen, Yanna Ren, Yulin Gao, Ting Guo

“…IntroductionIsochronous rhythm has been shown to induce temporal expectation, allocated attention to specific points in time to optimize behavioral performance, both within a single modality and across different modalities, in younger adults. …”
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