Cognitive Distortions in Depressed Women: Trait, or State Dependent? by Sedat BATMAZ, Sibel KOCBIYIK

“…Conclusion: The results have revealed that self-criticism, helplessness, hopelessness and preoccupation with danger related distortions had trait-like features, whereas self-blame related distortions were state dependent. …”
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Development of a mnemonic card game for sustainability literacy in Master of Business Administration programmes by Magdalena J. Grobler

“…Orientation: The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are critical global targets that management education must integrate to prepare future business leaders for sustainability challenges. …”
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Eurocentric Beauty Standards: A Corpus-Assisted Discourse Analysis of Pakistani Skincare Blogs by Memona Mujahid, Salma Kalim

“…Fueled by digital information sources and advancements in dermatology, increasing public concern for beauty and skincare demands a critical examination of healthcare blog content. …”
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¿<i>Dónde Vive la Ciencia en su Comunidad?</i>: How a Community Is Using Photovoice to Reclaim Local Green Spaces by Espacio: Familias y Comunidad

“…The photovoice method elevated social justice issues through critical dialog, creating opportunities for change through collective action. …”
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Inflammatory Response Mechanisms Exacerbating Hypoxemia in Coexistent Pulmonary Fibrosis and Sleep Apnea by Ayodeji Adegunsoye, Jay Balachandran

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Complex Probiotics Suppress Inflammation by Regulating Intestinal Metabolites in Kittens by Shimin Zhu, Musu Zha, Yanan Xia

“…The juvenile period is a critical stage of cat growth; in particular, the metabolic activity of the intestinal microbiome of kittens is critical for processing nutrients and supporting overall health. …”
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Mitochondria-Targeted Biomaterials-Regulating Macrophage Polarization Opens New Perspectives for Disease Treatment by Tian Z, Wang X, Chen S, Guo Z, Di J, Xiang C

“…Mitochondria, often referred to as the “power plants” of the cell, are essential organelles responsible for critical functions such as energy metabolism, material synthesis, and signal transduction. …”
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Augmenting Function for Infarction from Infection: Impella 2.5 for Ischemic Cardiogenic Shock Complicating Sepsis by Praveen George, Mukta C. Srivastava, Jonathan Ludmir, Robert M. Reed, Semhar Z. Tewelde, Anuj Gupta, Michael T. McCurdy

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Evaluation and Prediction of the HIV-1 Central Polypurine Tract Influence on Foamy Viral Vectors to Transduce Dividing and Growth-Arrested Cells by Sergey Shityakov, Carola Förster, Axel Rethwilm, Thomas Dandekar

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From classical democracy to liberal democracy: Definitions, types and paradigms by Taheri Mohammed Hanif, Afrough Emad

“…This analytical-descriptive paper is written to re-examine and to study "democracy" critically, especially emphasizing "liberal democracy" as an attractive and acceptable concept in the system of political science field. …”
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Organisational factors as determinants for online knowledge-sharing behaviour by Paul Waititu, Rachel Barker

“… Online knowledge-sharing (OKS) behaviour has become a critical and inevitable component in recognising knowledge as a valuable resource to enhance an organisation’s competitive advantage. …”
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Numerical Study on Plane and Radial Wall Jets to Validate the 2D Assumption for an Idealized Downburst Outflow by Yongli Zhong, Zhitao Yan, Yan Li, Jie Luo, Hua Zhang

“…Both the jet spread and velocity decay exhibit a clear dependence on the Reynolds number below a critical value. Above this critical value, the plane wall jet becomes asymptotically independent of the Reynolds number. …”
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Evidence-Based Design Approach for Assessing Universal Competencies in Higher Education: Advantages and Features by S. M. Avdeeva, K. V. Tarasova

“…It emphasizes the need for valid and reliable tools to measure skills such as critical thinking, creativity, communication, and complex problem-solving. …”
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Wire-arc directed energy deposition of martensitic stainless steel hardfacing alloy: Microstructure and abrasion wear resistance by Alireza Khaghani, Majid Pouranvari

“…This study emphasizes that both fracture toughness and hardness are critical factors for optimizing the performance of abrasion-resistant hardfacing alloys.…”
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Enhancement of Fracture Toughness of NiTi Alloy by Controlling Grain Size Gradient by Kai Huang, Zhongzheng Deng, Hao Yin

“…Fracture toughness is a critical indicator for the application of NiTi alloys in medical fields. …”
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The economic dimensions of transnational organised crime in Southern and Western Africa by Tolulope Lembola Ojolo, Shanta Balgobind Singh

“…We examine how criminal networks exploit economic and regulatory gaps to integrate illicit activities into the formal economy, thereby blurring the distinction between legal and illegal enterprises. The article critically discusses the vulnerabilities that facilitate TOC in Africa, such as governance-related challenges, corruption, and socio-economic inequalities. …”
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Multivariate modeling of the Fenton process for enhanced COD removal and low sludge generation in landfill leachate treatment by Nader Biglarijoo, Amin Shams

“…Therefore, pH, ,  dosage and reaction time were considered as critical parameters while COD removal rate, SIR, and ORSR were introduced as targets. …”
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Dexmedetomidine Mitigates Microglial Activation Associated with Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction by Modulating the MicroRNA-103a-3p/VAMP1 Axis by Zhichao Wu, Han Wang, Zuan Shi, Yalan Li

“…Surgery-induced microglial activation is critical in mediating postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) in elderly patients, where the important protective effect of dexmedetomidine has been indicated. …”
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Schwinger-Type Pair Production in Non-SUSY AdS/CFT by Udit Narayan Chowdhury

“…We also find out the critical electric field from DBI analysis of a probe brane. …”
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Portable solutions for plant pathogen diagnostics: development, usage, and future potential by Anurag Yadav, Kusum Yadav

“…The increasing prevalence of plant pathogens presents a critical challenge to global food security and agricultural sustainability. …”
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