Isolation and molecular detection of Peste des petits ruminants virus in an outbreak investigation in Benishangul Gumuz, Ethiopia by Mengesha Abebe, Yimer Lama, Aliy Abdi, Shegu Dereje, Abdeta Debela, Waktole Hika, Hirpa Tola Eyob

“…Altogether, 180 clinically diagnosed and 32 shoats with typical clinical sign of PPR were identified for laboratory confirmation Nasal and rectal swabs from 32 sheep and goats were collected and cultured on Verodog SLAM (VDS) cell line and tested using then tested using a quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT_PCR) assay and conventional PCR with 1.5% gel electrophoresis for detection of the N gene. …”
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Effectiveness of a Mixed Martial Arts-Based Training Program in Reducing Obesity and Improving Cardiovascular Health Among Women in Indonesia by Surya Adi Saputra, Septiani Dewi Hamni, Exie Shirley, Helen Knowles

“…The Body Fighter Camp Model provides a promising, culturally appropriate approach to addressing obesity and cardiovascular health among women in Indonesia. …”
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Assessment of Protein Quality and Nutritional Characteristics of Commonly Consumed Pulses in the Caribbean Diet by Different In Vitro Assays by Daniel J. Thomas, Zhanhui Lu, Yolanda Brummer, Yan Zhu, Ronghua Liu, Lili Mats, Rong Tsao, D. Dan Ramdath, Matthew G. Nosworthy

“…Pulses, the dried seeds of leguminous plants, form an important part of the diets of many cultures, including Caribbean cuisine, and are a rich source of protein, carbohydrates, and antioxidants while being low in fats. …”
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Voices from the Amazon: exploring implementor and user perceptions of non-invasive malaria diagnostics in Peru by Lauren Nussbaum, Emma Ortega, E. Jennifer Ríos López, Alfonso Simoné Vizcarra, Jhonny J. Córdova López, Serafina Calarco, Elena Marbán-Castro, Kevin Tetteh, Sonjelle Shilton, Amy C. Morrison, Vanessa Fargnoli, Valerie A. Paz-Soldán

“…They were less acceptable to community members and health professionals due to concerns of disease transmission and other environmental and cultural concerns. Health professionals felt the finger scan test and the skin odour test would help triage community members in endemic sites and would be valuable in remote regions with difficult access to health facilities or laboratories. …”
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Ensiling and thermic treatment effects on ruminal carbohydrate fermentation and post-ruminal crude protein concentration in partial-crop peas and faba beans by M. Bachmann, P. Okon, F. Pilger, C. Kuhnitzsch, S.D. Martens, O. Steinhöfel, A. Zeyner

“…This study was conducted to examine effects of ensiling, toasting or ensiling plus toasting in partial-crop field peas and faba beans harvested each with 375 g dry matter/kg (Biologische Bundesanstalt, Bundessortenamt und Chemische Industrie (BBCH) scale 79 and 81, respectively) on gas production and post-ruminal crude protein (PRCP) concentration by in vitro incubation in ruminal fluid batch-cultures. The silages made from partial-crop field peas and faba beans (Rostock Model Silages) had a pH of 4.3 and 4.6, respectively, and were not typically lactic acid dominated. …”
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Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging for Quantification of Targeted Drug Delivery in Varying Tumor Microenvironments by Amit Verma, Vikas Pandey, Catherine Sherry, Taylor Humphrey, Christopher James, Kailie Matteson, Jason T. Smith, Alena Rudkouskaya, Xavier Intes, Margarida Barroso

“…The study demonstrates that FLI is a powerful analytical tool to monitor the delivery of antibodydrugs both in cell cultures and in vivo live systems. Especially, MFLI FRET is a unique imaging modality that can directly quantify target engagement with the potential to elucidate the role of the TME in drug delivery efficacy in intact live tumor xenografts.…”
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Exploring Sensory Attributes in Spinach- and Offals-Filled Chicken Roulades: An Empirical Analysis by Paul-Corneliu Boișteanu, Bianca-Georgiana Anchidin, Marius-Mihai Ciobanu

“…This phenomenon can be attributed to the lack of cultural or religious restrictions on this meat. The study looks into how using two distinct types of iron-rich fillings impacts the sensory profile of classic chicken roulades. …”
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The impact of food-based incentive behaviors on oral health among Saudi children: a cross-sectional study by Yasir Dilshad Siddiqui, Saud Hamdan Almaeen, Ahmed Shawkat Hashem, Ahmed Ali Ahmed Almuntashiri, Mohammed Nadeem Baig, Abdullah Hammad Alshammari, Rital Jamal Alwaqid, Haifa Ali Almutairi, Raha Ahmed, Rakhi Issrani, Farooq Ahmad Chaudhary

“…These findings highlight the need for targeted educational and intervention strategies that address cultural practices and promote healthier reward systems. …”
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Importance and fitness of family medicine milestone project from America to Taiwan by Shih-Ming Li, Yaw-Wen Chang, Ming-Nan Lin, Chi-Wei Lin, Chyi-Her Lin, Cheng-Chieh Li, Ming-Hwai Lin, Yin-Fan Chang, Zih-Jie Sun, Fang-Yih Liaw, Jaw-Shiun Tsai, Shinn-Jang Hwang, Li-Kuang Chen, Jin-Shang Wu

“…Results In IPA, a total of 72.7% (16/22) of the sub-competencies exhibited high importance and fitness, with a mean score ≥ 4.7; the exceptions were PC-1 (cares for acutely ill or injured patients), MK-2 (critical thinking skills in patient care), SBP-1 (cost-conscious medical care), PBLI-3 (improves systems), PROF-3 (humanism/cultural proficiency), and ICS-4 (utilizes technology). …”
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Antifungal efficacy of chitosan-mediated fenugreek nanocomposite incorporated in tissue conditioner by Mohika Damle, Ponsekar Abraham Anandapandian, B. Eswaran, Swapnaneel Pradhan, Silvin Joe C J, Shreyas Dhumke

“…Heat cure denture base discs coated with tissue conditioner-nanocomposite mixture were used to transfer fungal cultures onto Rose Bengal agar to assess colony formation. …”
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Inhibition of the Ubiquitin-Activating Enzyme UBA1 Suppresses Diet-Induced Atherosclerosis in Apolipoprotein E-Knockout Mice by Jiawei Liao, Xiaolei Yang, Qiuyue Lin, Shuang Liu, Yunpeng Xie, Yunlong Xia, Hui-Hua Li

“…In vitro, PYR-41 blunted ox-LDL-induced lipid deposition and expression of proinflammatory cytokines (Il-1β and Il-6) and NADPH oxidases (Nox1, Nox2, and Nox4) in cultured RAW264.7 macrophages. Conclusions. We demonstrated that UBA1 expression was upregulated and mainly derived from macrophages in the atherosclerotic plaques and inactivation of UBA1 by PYR-41 suppressed atherosclerosis development probably through inhibiting macrophage proinflammatory response and oxidative stress. …”
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Development of a non-specialist worker delivered psychological intervention to address alcohol use disorders and psychological distress among conflict-affected populations in Ugand... by Abhijit Nadkarni, Alessandro Massazza, Wietse A. Tol, Sergiy Bogdanov, Lena S. Andersen, Quincy Moore, Bayard Roberts, Helen A. Weiss, Soumya Singh, Melissa Neuman, Carl May, Daniela C. Fuhr

“…., psychosocial stressors; (b) cultural norms related to alcohol consumption such as patriarchal stereotypes; and (c) coping strategies to deal with drinking problems such as distraction. …”
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From paternalism to self-determination: examining evolving tribal-federal relationships and co-management arrangements through three case studies by Clarita Lefthand-Begay, Lauren Redmore, Christopher Armatas, Jesse Brisbois, Kunsang Choden, Dara Craig, Angelo Baca, Jaime Martin, Michael Ross, Regina Lopez-Whiteskunk, Alfred Lomahquahu, Monte Mills

“….), possibilities for co-management are complicated by historical injustices that have hindered Tribal access to ancestral land and cultural practices. We use a multiple case study approach, examining three case studies from the Western U.S. that illustrate challenges facing Tribes and interventions used to improve land management relationships. …”
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Crude Drugs for Clearing Heat Contain Compounds Exhibiting Anti-Inflammatory Effects in Interleukin-1β-Treated Rat Hepatocytes by Airi Fujii, Saki Onishi, Nodoka Watanabe, Mizuki Kajimura, Kentaro Ito, Keita Minamisaka, Yuto Nishidono, Saki Shirako, Yukinobu Ikeya, Mikio Nishizawa

“…All the EtOAc-soluble fractions, except that from <i>Forsythia</i> fruits, inhibited interleukin (IL)-1β-induced nitric oxide (NO) production in primary-cultured rat hepatocytes. Anti-inflammatory compounds were identified from these EtOAc-soluble fractions: baicalein from <i>Scutellaria</i> roots, (−)-nyasol from <i>Anemarrhena</i> rhizomes, and loniflavone from <i>Lonicera</i> leaves and stems. (+)-Phillygenin was purified from <i>Forsythia</i> fruits by removing cytotoxic oleanolic and betulinic acids. …”
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Bindarit attenuates neuroinflammation after subarachnoid hemorrhage by regulating the CCL2/CCR2/NF-κB pathway by Yanting Yao, Qiaowei Wu, Kaikun Yuan, Pei Wu, Chao Xu, Zhiyong Ji, Weishi Xu, Hongli Yu, Anyu Xu, Yanchen Liu, Huaizhang Shi

“…Recombinant CCL2 protein was administered via the lateral ventricle one hour before SAH induction. HT22 cells were cultured and stimulated by oxyhemoglobin to establish an in vitro model of SAH. …”
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miR-126 Mimic Counteracts the Increased Secretion of VEGF-A Induced by High Glucose in ARPE-19 Cells by Roberta Sanguineti, Alessandra Puddu, Massimo Nicolò, Carlo Enrico Traverso, Renzo Cordera, Giorgio L. Viviani, Davide Maggi

“…After 24 hours, medium was replaced and cells were cultured for 24 hours in normal (CTR) or diabetic condition (HG). …”
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Immunotherapeutic Potential of Mollusk Hemocyanins in Combination with Human Vaccine Adjuvants in Murine Models of Oral Cancer by Juan José Mora Román, Miguel Del Campo, Javiera Villar, Francesca Paolini, Gianfranca Curzio, Aldo Venuti, Lilian Jara, Jorge Ferreira, Paola Murgas, Alvaro Lladser, Augusto Manubens, María Inés Becker

“…Hemocyanins, as opposed to QS-21, had no cytotoxic effect on either oral cancer cell line cultured in vitro, supporting the idea that the antitumor effects of hemocyanins are associated with their modulation of the immune response. …”
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The role of Latin America medicinal plants in wound healing by Mariana Sánchez-Ramos, Andrea Ruiz-Betancourt, Stephany Abigail Tadeo-Cuenca, Angélica Román-Guerrero, María Crystal Columba-Palomares, Araceli Guerrero-Alonso, Antonio Bernabé-Antonio, Deyanira Ojeda-Ramírez, Francisco Cruz-Sosa

“…In this regard, medicinal plants have been used for centuries to treat wounds in different cultures in the world. Hence, this review documents the main plant species used in Latin America due to its great biodiversity and numerous species that are potentially important for the development of new active healing compounds. …”
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Effects of Self-Care Education on Self-Neglect Among Older Adults by Fereshteh Davoodi, Shahzad Pashaeypoor, Mehrnoosh Partovirad, Farshad Sharifi, Nasrin Nikpeyma

“…Future studies should consider larger populations and diverse cultural contexts to develop comprehensive clinical guidelines for preventing self-neglect.…”
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