Assessment of ozone impact on forest vegetation using visible foliar injury, AOT40F exposure index and MDA concentration in two meteorologically contrasting years by Radek Novotný, Leona Vlasáková, Vít Šrámek, Václav Buriánek, Nina Benešová

“…This study aimed to evaluate ozone (O3) phytotoxic potential using AOT40F (accumulated O3 concentration over a threshold of 40 ppb for forest protection), document visible foliar O3 injury across eight forest monitoring plots, analyse MDA (malondialdehyde) content in leaves and needles, and assess the relationship between visible injury and plot conditions. …”
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The terrestrial arthropods of Rapa Nui: A fauna dominated by non-native species by J. Judson Wynne, Francis G. Howarth, Darko D. Cotoras, Sergio Rothmann, Sergio Ríos, Carolina Valdez, Pedro Lazo Hucke, Cristian Villagra, Luis Flores-Prado

“…Unfortunately, the absence of a single, standardized resource documenting all Rapa Nui’s native and non-native species hinders protecting surviving native species, as well as recognizing new invasions. …”
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Umbilical Cord Tissue-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Induce T Lymphocyte Apoptosis and Cell Cycle Arrest by Expression of Indoleamine 2, 3-Dioxygenase by Xiuying Li, Zhuo Xu, Jinping Bai, Shuyuan Yang, Shuli Zhao, Yingjie Zhang, Xiaodong Chen, Yimin Wang

“…It has been reported that human mesenchymal stem cells are able to inhibit T lymphocyte activation; however, the discrepancy among different sources of MSCs is not well documented. In this study, we have compared the MSCs from bone marrow (BM), adipose tissue (AT), placenta (PL), and umbilical cord (UC) to determine which one displayed the most efficient immunosuppressive effects on phytohemagglutinin-induced T cell proliferation. …”
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PHYTOCHEMICAL, USE IN ETHNOMEDICINE, AND THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES OF MARCHANTIA GENUS by Dicki Bakhtiar Purkon, Tonny Cortis Maigoda, Adreanus Andaja Soemardji, Yayat Sudaryat, Faizah Min Fadhlillah, Maria Immaculata Iwo, Ainun Nadhifah

“…Purpose: This review focuses on secondary metabolites obtained from the thalloid and whole plant parts (herbs) and the compilation of their pharmacological activities, which are still poorly documented. Review: This review article obtained related information through extensive international journals (online) scientific databases and offline (books) related to all searches of the species of the genus Marchantia which included: phytochemical content (secondary metabolites) and various pharmacological activities which were collected and compared all results of literature studies from various aspects. …”
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Negative experiences with primary care services in Norway expressed in patient and next-of-kin complaints – a qualitative study by Alison Axisa Eriksen, Terje Emil Fredwall, Inger Beate Larsen

“…Methods An explorative descriptive qualitative design was employed. Document analysis was used to examine earlier complaints. …”
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Morphological, craniodental, and molecular characterization of Platyrrhinus guianensis (Chiroptera, Phyllostomidae) and second record for Brazil by Amanda C. da S. Lima, Samira B. Mendes, Ana P. M. Olímpio, Fábio H. S. Cardoso, Cleison L. da S. Costa, Elmary da C. Fraga, Maria C. Barros, Iracilda Sampaio

“…ABSTRACT The genus Platyrrhinus Saussure, 1860 is one of the most speciose within the Phyllostomidae family in the Neotropical region, with 19 documented species worldwide, nine of which are found in Brazil. …”
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Formal guidelines from an expert panel: intensive care unit medical staffing, organisation and working hours to improve quality of life at work in France by Nicolas Terzi, Guillaume Thiery, Nicolas Bèle, Naike Bigé, David Brossier, Alexandre Boyer, Edouard Couty, Laëtitia Flender, Cyril Manzon, Jean-Paul Mira, Sofia Ortuno, Vincent Peigne, Marie-Cécile Poncet, Sylvain Renolleau, Jean-Philippe Rigaud, Bérengère Vivet, Khaldoun Kuteifan, the French Intensive Care Society (FICS), the French National Council of Intensive Care Medicine (CNP MIR, Conseil National Professionel de Médecine Intensive Réanimation)

“…Conclusion The work in the intensive care unit and in the intermediate intensive care unit is multifaceted, both clinical and non-clinical, and must include at least the following continuity and quality for patient safety. This document provides a detailed framework to propose an optimal medical staff.…”
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Examining the experiences of school governing body in handling school funds by Bhekithemba Phumlani Ngema, Simanga Phillip Lukhele, Rudzani Israel Lumadi

“…Data were collected through qualitative semi-structured face-to-face interviews and document analysis and were analysed and interpreted using themes and sub-themes. …”
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Legal pathology of property acquisition in dilapidated context with historical value by the municipality (case study: Sari city) by alijan shamshirband, Reza Nasiri Larimi, Seyed Mehdi Ahmadi

“…The data collection strategy utilized in this research comprises library research, document analysis, and field surveys, employing questionnaires administered to a sample of 384 citizens of Sari. …”
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Effect of Nebulized Morphine on Dyspnea of Mustard Gas-Exposed Patients: A Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial Study by Majid Shohrati, Mostafa Ghanei, Asghar Amini Harandi, Soniya Foroghi, Ali Amini Harandi

“…In a double-blind clinical trial study, 40 patients with documented history of exposure to SM were allocated to two groups: group 1 who received 1 mg morphine sulfate diluted by 4 cc normal saline 0.5% using nebulizer once daily for 5 days and group 2 serving as control who received normal saline as placebo. …”
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Study on the Dynamic Evolution of Transverse Collusive Bidding Behavior and Regulation Countermeasures Under the “Machine-Managed Bidding” System by Zongyuan Zhang, Jincan Liu, Zhitian Zhang, Bin Chen

“…Results indicate that: (1) The MMB model significantly mitigates vertical collusive bidding behavior but lacks measures for governing transverse collusive bidding; (2) The game model has five evolutionarily stable strategies, with the one where the collusion initiator adopting the “non-collude” strategy, the free bidder adopting the “bid” strategy, and the regulator adopting the “negative regulate” strategy being the optimal evolutionary stable strategy; (3) Decreasing the costs associated with preparing bid documents, enhancing supervision costs, increasing the technical complexity of collusive bidding, and expanding the total number of construction enterprises with high-credit and low-credit ratings can expedite the evolution of the three participants toward the optimal evolutionarily stable strategy. …”
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Spatial Distribution of Genetic, Ploidy, and Morphological Variation of the Edaphic Steno-Endemic <i>Alyssum moellendorfianum</i> (Brassicaceae) from the Western Balkans by Jasna Hanjalić Kurtović, Belma Kalamujić Stroil, Sonja Siljak-Yakovlev, Naris Pojskić, Adaleta Durmić-Pašić, Alma Hajrudinović-Bogunić, Lejla Lasić, Lejla Ušanović, Faruk Bogunić

“…Higher genetic diversity and allelic richness following the north-south pattern were documented in tetraploids compared to diploids, as indicated by nuclear microsatellites. …”
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Políticas e iniciativas institucionales sobre tecnologías digitales para la digitalización en Educación Secundaria by M. Isabel Pardo Baldoví, María Belén San Nicolás Santos, Nerea Rodríguez Regueira, Desirée González Martín

“…A través de un análisis documental y de contenido se identifican las iniciativas promovidas desde diferentes administraciones educativas públicas (Canarias, Galicia y Comunitat Valenciana) dirigidas a la integración de la tecnología en las aulas. …”
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Are Women More Risk Averse? A Sequel by Christos I. Giannikos, Efstathia D. Korkou

“…Following the refinements, the new tests reveal a continuing pattern of decreasing relative risk aversion; however, contrary to the 1998 findings, there is no significant gender difference in financial relative risk aversion in 2022. This study also documents that education levels strongly influence risk-taking: single women with higher education levels are more likely to hold risky assets, while for men, higher education correlates with less risk-taking. …”
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Assessing the Impact of Point-based License Systems on Road Safety: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Francisco Alonso, Mireia Faus, Cristina Esteban, Bosco Martí

“…The aim of this systematic review was to examine a set of studies that analyze the effectiveness of point-based licensing in relation to the reduction of road accidents, as well as its impact on other variables documented in the scientific literature. Method: In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we searched PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science for reports published between date of database inception and September 2023. …”
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Dental Implant Failure Risk in Patients with Bruxism—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Literature by Josephine A. Ionfrida, Hanna L. Stiller, Peer W. Kämmerer, Christian Walter

“…Additionally, elevated failure rates have been documented in patients with bruxism.…”
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Phylogenetic analysis and the spatial spread of arctic rabies virus in Chukotka by Sergey A. Chupin, Aleksandr D. Botvinkin, Ivan D. Zarva, Elena V. Chernyshova

“…The aim of the current study is to analyze and document the genetic characteristic and spatial spread of the RABV on the Chukchi Peninsula in comparison with the same in Alaska and other Arctic territories and regions. …”
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Bacterial Diversity Associated with Terrestrial and Aquatic Snails by Konstantinos Apostolou, Canella Radea, Alexandra Meziti, Konstantinos Ar. Kormas

“…In order to create a stepping stone for future snail microbiome studies, in this literature review, we combined all the available knowledge to date, as documented in scientific papers, on any microbes associated with healthy and diseased terrestrial and aquatic snail species from natural and farmed populations. …”
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Genomic, Evolutionary, and Pathogenic Characterization of a New <i>Polerovirus</i> in Traditional Chinese Medicine <i>Viola philippica</i> by Yuanling Chen, Gaoxiang Chen, Jiaping Yu, Yali Zhou, Shifang Fei, Haorong Chen, Jianxiang Wu, Shuai Fu

“…<i>Viola philippica</i>, a medicinal herbaceous plant documented in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia, is a promising candidate for research into plant-derived pharmaceuticals. …”
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Influence of mimicry on extinction risk in Aculeata: a theoretical approach by Boutin, Maxime, Costa, Manon, Fontaine, Colin, Perrard, Adrien, Llaurens, Violaine

“…Positive ecological interactions can play a role in community structure and species co-existence. A well-documented case of mutualistic interaction is Mullerian mimicry, the convergence of colour pattern in defended species living in sympatry. …”
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