Carbon Monoxide Inhibits Tenascin-C Mediated Inflammation via IL-10 Expression in a Septic Mouse Model by Md. Jamal Uddin, Chun-shi Li, Yeonsoo Joe, Yingqing Chen, Qinggao Zhang, Stefan W. Ryter, Hun Taeg Chung

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Impact of positive psychological capital and shared leadership on nurses’ organizational well-being: a descriptive survey study by HyunJoo Lee, Dong-Hee Kim, Yujin Kim

“…Abstract Background Organizational well-being is a critical issue that should be addressed within nursing organizations as it boosts the morale and work motivation of its members by enhancing their satisfaction and happiness. …”
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Fracture Modeling of Deep Tight Sandstone Fault-Fracture Reservoir Based on Geological Model and Seismic Attributes: A Case Study on Xu 2 Member in Western Sichuan Depression, Sich... by Jitong Li, Junlong Liu, Hongde Chen, Jianhua He, Ruyue Wang, Xupeng Shao, Xin Fang

“…However, this formation remains underdeveloped. Critical to forming “sweet spots” of tight reservoir is the presence of fractures. …”
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Strengthening mycology research through coordinated access to microbial culture collection strains by D. Smith, A. Kermode, G. Cafà, A. G. Buddie, T. S. Caine, M. J. Ryan

“…All of the above may be achieved by individual institutions but, by working together, collections can form a critical mass to focus on key global issues and can achieve much more. …”
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Percutaneous vacuum-assisted tumor thrombectomy using angiovac and penumbra lightning 12 aspiration systems by Murtaza Jafri, BSc, Brittany Stojak, MD, Owen Mooney, MD, Andrew Macdiarmid, MD, Ian W. Gibson, MD, Surinder Dhaliwal, MD

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Global, regional and national burden of tracheal, bronchus, and lung cancer attributable to ambient particulate matter pollution from 1990 to 2021: an analysis of the global burden... by Jianguo Lu, Xiangmei Zhao, Shaoyin Gan

“…Abstract Background The ambient particulate matter pollution may play a critical role in the initiation and development of tracheal, bronchus, and lung (TBL) cancer. …”
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Curcumin Relieves Chronic Unpredictable Mild Stress-Induced Depression-Like Behavior through the PGC-1α/FNDC5/BDNF Pathway by Yanqin Wu, Fusheng Sun, Yujin Guo, Yumao Zhang, Li Li, Ruili Dang, Pei Jiang

“…Increasing evidence suggests that the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ coactivator 1α (PGC-1α)/fibronectin type III domain-containing 5 (FNDC5)/brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) pathway might be critical for neuroprotection. Our present study is aimed at investigating the antidepressant-like effects of curcumin (CUR) in a chronic unpredictable mild stress- (CUMS-) induced depression rat model and explore whether the PGC-1α/FNDC5/BDNF pathway is the major driving force behind the therapeutic effects of CUR. …”
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Evaluation of reporting trends in the MAUDE Database: 1991 to 2022 by Meital Mishali, Nadav Sheffer, Oren Mishali, Maya Negev

“…Adverse event reporting for medical devices is critical for risk mitigation. The Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) database serves as a key tool for post-market surveillance, receiving reports from various sources. …”
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‘We just look at the well-being of the baby and not the money required’: a qualitative study exploring experiences of quality of maternity care among women in Nairobi’s informal se... by Gilbert Kokwaro, Jackline Oluoch-Aridi, Francis Wafula, Mary B Adam

“…Barriers to choosing a public facility were: (1) perception of poor quality clinical services, (2) concerns over security for newborns at tertiary health facilities, (3) fear of mistreatment during delivery, (4) use of unsupervised trainee doctors for deliveries, (5) poor quality of physical amenities, and (6) inadequate staffing.Conclusion The study provides insights into decision-making processes for women when choosing a delivery facility by identifying critical attributes that they value and how perceptions of quality influence their choices.…”
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An efficient convolution neural network method for copy-move video forgery detection by Mohamed Meselhy Eltoukhy, Faisal S. Alsubaei, Akram M. Mortda, Khalid M. Hosny

“…Unmanned systems play a pivotal role in military surveillance, critical infrastructure protection, law enforcement, search and rescue operations, and border security, showcasing their multifaceted importance across diverse applications. …”
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Compensation for moral damages for violation of police officer’s personal non-property rights: problems of law enforcement by S. O. Popova

“…It has been found that the courts apply the practice of higher courts, which is based on the approaches of the international community, that a police officer is a public figure whose activities are of public interest and therefore must tolerate criticism, and this cannot be a ground for going to court. …”
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Serum Magnesium Levels in Patients Admitted to Intensive Care Unit and its Association with Sequential Organ Failure Assessment Score – A Cross-sectional Observational Study by Medha Gayatri Tiruvuri, K. Varsha Reddy, Merugu Satya Pratik, Krishna Chaitanya Alam

“…Conclusions: This study highlights the magnitude of magnesium disturbances on admission in critically ill patients admitted to ICU in the given settings. …”
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A Study on the Differences in Optimized Inputs of Various Data-Driven Methods for Battery Capacity Prediction by Kuo Xin, Fu Jia, Byoungik Choi, Geesoo Lee

“…In the application of these methods, input features play a critical role. Most researchers often use the same input features to compare the performance of various neural network models. …”
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Beyond the Hype: Ten Lessons from Co-Creating and Implementing Digital Innovation in a Rwandan Smallholder Banana Farming System by Julius Adewopo, Mariette McCampbell, Charles Mwizerwa, Marc Schut

“…Digital and data generating tools are seen as critical enablers for this transformation and are expected to make farming more planned, predictive, productive, and efficient. …”
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FFL-IDS: A Fog-Enabled Federated Learning-Based Intrusion Detection System to Counter Jamming and Spoofing Attacks for the Industrial Internet of Things by Tayyab Rehman, Noshina Tariq, Farrukh Aslam Khan, Shafqat Ur Rehman

“…Still, IIoT compels significant cybersecurity threats beyond jamming and spoofing, which could ruin the critical infrastructure. Developing a robust Intrusion Detection System (IDS) addresses the challenges and vulnerabilities present in these systems. …”
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Innovative bio-inspired solar cells using fly ash-based dye-sensitized cells with fruit extract enhancements and Averrhoa bilimbi electrolyte by Retyo Wizi Nafa Utami, Tresna Dewi, Indrayani Indrayani

“…The study aligns with prior research on the critical role of material properties and solar irradiance in DSSC performance, demonstrating the potential of using fly ash and natural dyes for efficient solar energy solutions in South Sumatra. …”
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Study on an Intelligent Prediction Method of Ticket Price in a Subway System with Public-Private Partnership by Shengmin Wang, Jun Fang, Lanjun Liu, Han Wu

“…The accurate and rapid prediction of ticket prices for a public-private partnership (PPP) subway system, which is an important research topic in the field of civil engineering management, is of critical importance to ensure its smooth operation. …”
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Age-period-cohort analysis of self-harm incidence rates by gender in Iran among individuals aged 10–39 years, 1990–2019 by Yousef Ramazani, Alireza Abdi, Shahab Rezaeian, Farid Najafi, Zhyla Aliyavari, Mehdi Moradinazar

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EFFECT OF COMPLIANCE COST AND TAX BURDEN ON TAX COMPLIANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SCALE ENTERPRISES IN BENUE STATE, NIGERIA by Okpe Caleb John, Aliyu Nuraddeen Shehu, Bello A. Ahmad, Ahmed Aliyu Abdullahi, Mohammed Musa Abdulkarim

“… Tax compliance is critical for small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in Benue State, Nigeria, significantly affecting their growth and sustainability. …”
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Water management for rice production: a key component of food security in East Africa by Denis Bwire, Hirotaka Saito, Roy C. Sidle, Moses Mugisha

“…Sustainable water management practices, including alternate wetting and drying (AWD), system of rice intensification (SRI), and drip irrigation are critical for paddy and upland rice production although practiced at micro-research levels with limited adoption of such technologies by smallholder farmers. …”
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