Frugal method for extracting DNA from saliva suitable for low-budget labs and usable in PCR assays by Kamar Shayah, Joseph Shenekji, Lana Karnoub, Sana Wohbeh, Hagar Hamsho

“…The suggested frugal method relies on providing a new solution for extracting DNA from human saliva without the need for enzymes or high grade reagents or columns, which makes suitable for low budget laboratories in developing countries to manufacture it locally, it uses a phase separation with technical skills to extract the DNA from the saliva achieving safety by not using hazardous reagents, and it is a sustainable eco-friendly method that gives decent yield of good quality DNA in ~20 minutes to be used in PCR applications with a cost that is estimated to be 10 times cheaper than current used methods.…”
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A Bibliometric Analysis of Publications on University-Industry Collaboration Using VOSviewer and R-biblioshiny by Zhan Guofang, Mohamad Sattar Rasul, Marlissa Omar

“…The study identified the most influential institutions, journals, authors, and countries in this field. Additionally, based on keyword co-occurrence analysis, research related to university-industry collaboration is distributed across five clusters: (1) innovation and technology transfer, (2) internships and work experience, (3) cooperative education and learning outcomes, (4) collaboration models and partnerships, and (5) collaboration barriers, challenges, and sustainability. …”
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Neural Network-Based Analysis of Flame States in Pulverised Coal and Biomass Co-Combustion by Żaklin Grądz, Waldemar Wójcik, Baglan Imanbek, Bakhyt Yeraliyeva

“…Despite this, fossil fuels continue to be an important pillar of the energy industry in many countries around the world. There are various methods for diagnosing the combustion process, and one of them is based on a fibre-optic system for monitoring changes in flame intensity. …”
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A data envelopment analysis approach for evaluating high-speed freight transportation efficiency by Paulo Chenrrim, Susana Relvas

“…Rail transport has a high potential for the development of countries and their economies and is aligned with the policies associated with the energy transition. …”
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Therapy of Osteoporosis in Men with Teriparatide by Natalie E. Cusano, Aline G. Costa, Barbara C. Silva, John P. Bilezikian

“…Teriparatide (recombinant human PTH(1-34)) and PTH(1-84) are available in many countries but PTH(1-84) is not available in the United States. …”
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The Effect of Age and Occupation on the Seroprevalence of Helicobacter pylori Infection by GI Perez-Perez, T Marrie, H Inouye, T Shimoyama, G Marshall, G Meiklejohn, MJ Blaser

“…Serological studies in developed and developing countries using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays have validated this technique as a rapid, noninvasive method for the diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infections. …”
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A Review of Worldwide Strategies for Promoting High-Temperature Heat Pumps by Angela Adamo, Helena Martín, Jordi de la Hoz, Joan Rubio

“…It examines the various strategies employed by different countries to encourage the adoption of HTHPs, highlighting both the opportunities and the barriers encountered in these efforts. …”
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Psychological impacts of maternal migration on left-behind children: a cross-cultural review by Dana Al-Azzeh, Jasmin Lilian Diab, Jasmin Lilian Diab

“…In the pursuit of a brighter future for their children, many female migrant workers leave their home countries to seek employment abroad, often as caregivers for families in wealthier nations. …”
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Vascular e-Learning in the MENA Region during the COVID-19 Pandemic by Nikolaos Patelis, Sean Matheiken, Theodosios Bisdas, Zaiping Jing, Jiaxuan Feng, Matthias Trenner, Paulo Eduardo Ocke Reis, Stephane Elkouri, Alexandre Lecis, Dirk Le Roux, Mihai Ionac, Marton Berczeli, Vincent Jongkind, Kak Khee Yeung, Athanasios Katsargyris, Efthymios Avgerinos, Dimitrios Moris, Andrew Choong, Jun Jie Ng, Ivan Cvjetko, George A. Antoniou, Phillipe Ghibu, Alexei Svetlikov, Harm P. Ebben, Hubert Stepak, Sviatoslav Kostiv, Stefano Ancetti, Niki Tadayon, Liliana Fidalgo-Domingos, Eduardo Sebastian Sarutte Rosello, Arda Isik, Kyriaki Kakavia, Sotirios Georgopoulos

“…Results: Seventy-eight vascular surgeons and trainees from 16 countries participated. 88% of the participants were male. 55% attended more than 4 activities. …”
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Modelling and Simulating the Novel Coronavirus with Implications of Asymptomatic Carriers by Ghassane Benrhmach, Khalil Namir, Jamal Bouyaghroumni

“…The World Health Organization declared that the total number of confirmed cases tested positive for SARS‐CoV‐2, affecting 210 countries, exceeded 3 million on 29 April 2020, with more than 207,973 deaths. …”
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Exploring Key Considerations for Artificial Intelligence Robots in Home Healthcare Using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology and the Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy P... by Keng-Yu Lin, Kuei-Hu Chang, Yu-Wen Lin, Mei-Jin Wu

“…Most countries face declining birth rates and an aging population, which makes the persistent healthcare labor shortage a pressing challenge. …”
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Building capacities for oriented innovation: Argentina’s response to COVID-19 from a gender perspective by Leila Mucarsel, Ana Clara Barile, Meera Bhat

“…In this context, Argentina was recognized as one of the few countries that managed to mainstream a gender perspective to reach the most vulnerable populations, showing adaptive capacities and strategic orientation. …”
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Evaluation of urinary density as a biomarker for the diagnosis of acute heart failure by Mustafa Ahmet Akçalı, Semih Çınar, Kemal Abid Tekin, Recep Murat Mert, Sena Erduhan, Ertuğ Dinçer, Yusuf Altunöz, Arif Aksu, Esra Akçalı

“…Background Heart failure (HF) has become a public healthcare concern with significant costs to countries because of the aging world population. Acute heart failure (AHF) is a common condition faced frequently in emergency departments, and patients often present to hospitals with complaints of breathlessness. …”
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A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF MOBILE-ASSISTED VOCABULARY LEARNING AND TEACHING IN ESL/EFL CONTEXT by Muhammad Nawaz, Malini Ganapathy, Sadaf Manzoor, Tess Ezzy, Shahzad Ul Hassan Farooqi

“…Findings - The analysis identified the most frequently used keywords, influential authors, and the most productive countries in MAVL research. Key areas of focus in L2 vocabulary learning and teaching included learners’ performance and perceptions, with gamification emerging as a predominant technological feature in recent empirical studies. …”
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The Role of PCR in Diagnosis of a Rare Appendicular Tuberculosis and Mini Literature Review by Asmerom Tesfamariam Sengal, Ahmed Abdalla Mohamedani, Hanan Hasaan Hussein, Alaa Kamal

“…Tuberculosis is a prevalent public health problem especially in the poor developing countries and results in significant mortality. Albeit tuberculosis almost always affects any organ or system of the body, abdominal tuberculosis is less frequent; moreover, tuberculous appendicitis is very rare with an incidence estimated at about 0.1–0.6% of all gastrointestinal tuberculosis. …”
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Effect of single and repeated waterlogging events on tropical forage grasses for cut and carry systems by Rowan W. Smith, Thi Mui Nguyen, Nguyen Xuan Ba, Nguyen Huu Van, Jeff P. Corfield, David Parsons

“…The introduction of improved forage cultivars has enhanced nutrition and performance of beef cattle in stall feeding cut and carry systems in Vietnam and other Southeast Asian countries. However, the persistence of these forages can be reduced by flooding and waterlogging conditions in low-lying land during the monsoon season. …”
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Profitability Drivers in European Banks: Analyzing Internal and External Factors in the Post-2009 Financial Landscape by Suzana Laporšek, Barbara Švagan, Mojca Stubelj, Igor Stubelj

“…The paper examines the key determinants of European banks’ profitability by analyzing the return on assets (ROA), return on equity (ROE), net interest margin (NIM), and the risk-adjusted measures of profitability, RAROAA and RAROAE, across 34 European countries during the period from 2013 to 2018—a time characterized by economic recovery and significant regulatory reforms, including the implementation of Basel III standards. …”
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Diagnosing Celiac Disease: Towards Wide-Scale Screening and Serology-Based Criteria? by Alina Popp, Laura Kivelä, Valma Fuchs, Kalle Kurppa

“…The main open questions concern whether these criteria are applicable to all countries and clinical settings, as well as to adult patients. …”
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Effect of Psyllium Husk, Bran, and Raw Wheat Germ Addition on the Rheological Characteristics of Arabic (Pita) Bread Dough by Ahmad Aldughpassi, Tasleem Zafar, Jiwan S. Sidhu, Fatima Al-Hassawi, Mohammad Mirza Abdullah, Amani Al-Othman

“…Arabic bread (khubuz) made from white flour is the staple food in the Arabic countries but has now become popular all over the world. …”
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A New Global Mangrove Height Map with a 12 meter spatial resolution by Marc Simard, Lola Fatoyinbo, Nathan M. Thomas, Atticus E. Stovall, Adriana Parra, Abigail Barenblitt, Pete Bunting, Irena Hajnsek

“…The tallest mangrove stands reach nearly 60 meters in Colombia and Gabon, and potentially other countries. The map captures a broader range of canopy heights with finer spatial details than other available global products that use optical imagery. …”
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