Barriers to 12-month treatment of common anxiety, mood, and substance use disorders in the World Mental Health (WMH) surveys by Maria Carmen Viana, Alan E. Kazdin, Meredith G. Harris, Dan J. Stein, Daniel V. Vigo, Irving Hwang, Sophie M. Manoukian, Nancy A. Sampson, Jordi Alonso, Laura Helena Andrade, Guilherme Borges, Brendan Bunting, José Miguel Caldas-de-Almeida, Giovanni de Girolamo, Peter de Jonge, Oye Gureje, Josep Maria Haro, Elie G. Karam, Viviane Kovess-Masfety, Jacek Moskalewicz, Fernando Navarro-Mateu, Daisuke Nishi, Marina Piazza, José Posada-Villa, Kate M. Scott, Cristian Vladescu, Bogdan Wojtyniak, Zahari Zarkov, Ronald C. Kessler, Timothy Kessler, World Mental Health Survey collaborators

“…Methods Data on barriers were obtained from face-to-face interviews in 22 community surveys across 19 countries (n = 102,812 respondents aged ≥ 18 years, 57.7% female, median age [interquartile range]: 43 [31–57] years; 68.5% weighted average response rate) in the World Mental Health (WMH) surveys. …”
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Comparative analysis of C-Reactive protein levels among Non-comorbid, Comorbid, and Multimorbid Hospitalized COVID-19 patients by Maria Shoukat, Haseeb Khan, Moona Nazish, Abdur Rehman, Sheharyar Raashid, Saad Ahmed, Wajid Munir, Abdulwahed Fahad Alrefaei, Massab Umair, Muhammad Osama Bin Abid, Nasim Akhtar, Wajid Zaman, Malik Badshah

“…Results In this study 618 out of 750 hospitalized COVID-19 patients, of which 62.6% were male and 37.4% were female, the levels of serum CRP were significantly influenced by age and comorbidities. …”
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Extracellular acyl-CoA-binding protein as an independent biomarker of COVID-19 disease severity by Stephane Isnard, Stephane Isnard, Tsoarello Mabanga, Tsoarello Mabanga, Léna Royston, Léna Royston, Léna Royston, Carolina A. Berini, Carolina A. Berini, Simeng Bu, Simeng Bu, Orthy Aiyana, Orthy Aiyana, Hansen Feng, Hansen Feng, Bertrand Lebouché, Bertrand Lebouché, Bertrand Lebouché, Bertrand Lebouché, Cecilia T. Costiniuk, Cecilia T. Costiniuk, Joseph Cox, Joseph Cox, Guido Kroemer, Guido Kroemer, Guido Kroemer, Madeleine Durand, Jean-Pierre Routy, Jean-Pierre Routy, Jean-Pierre Routy, the Biobanque Québécoise de la COVID-19 (BQC-19)

“…Levels of anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG were measured by ELISA and a cell-binding assay.ResultsThe median age of the participants was 59 years, 46% were female, 65% had comorbidities. Plasma ACBP levels correlated with COVID-19 severity, in association with inflammation and anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody levels, independently of sex or the presence of comorbidities. …”
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Identification of a novel SPTB gene splicing mutation in hereditary spherocytosis: a case report and diagnostic insights by Xiaobing Li, Xiaobing Li, Xiaobing Li, Xiaobing Li, Xiaobing Li, Tingqiang Zhang, Tingqiang Zhang, Tingqiang Zhang, Tingqiang Zhang, Xuemei Li, Li Wang, Li Wang, Li Wang, Li Wang, Qian Li, Qian Li, Qian Li, Qian Li, Qianqian Liu, Qianqian Liu, Qianqian Liu, Qianqian Liu, Chengyin He, Li Zhang, Li Zhang, Li Zhang, Li Zhang, Yongsheng Liu, Yongsheng Liu, Yongsheng Liu, Yongsheng Liu, Junling Tang, Junling Tang, Junling Tang, Junling Tang

“…Mutations in key genes, including SPTB, ANK1, SLC4A1, SPTA1, and EPB42, are commonly implicated in HS.Case PresentationWe report the case of a 22-year-old female presenting with anemia, jaundice, and a family history of splenectomy. …”
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Effects of stress hyperglycemia ratio upon long-lasting prognosis in coronary artery disease patients with or lacking chronic renal impairment: findings from a Chinese multi-center... by Jielan Wu, Jin Liu, Ziyao Yuan, Shangyi Tang, Weipeng Zhang, Yulong Xiang, Jinming Chen, Qiqiang Lin, Wei Guo, Yibo He, Haozhang Huang, Xiaozhao Lu, Jingru Deng, Huangtao Ruan, Rengui Jiang, Shiqun Chen, Yong Liu

“…Results During a median follow-up of 5.2 years ( IQR 3.0–8.0), among 45,780 CAD patients (mean age [SD]: 62.8 ± 10.6 years; 23.9% female), the number of all-cause deaths was 7144(15.6%), and cardiovascular-related deaths was 3255 (7.1%). …”
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Genome sequencing enhances the diagnostic yield and expands the genetic landscape of male breast cancer by Wen Wen, Sen Zhao, Yiwen Jiang, Chengzhu Ou, Changyuan Guo, Ziqi Jia, Jiayi Li, Yansong Huang, Hengyi Xu, Pengming Pu, Tongxuan Shang, Lin Cong, Xiang Wang, Nan Wu, Jiaqi Liu

“…Polygenic risk score analysis was further incorporated using a model for female breast cancer with 2666 noncancer controls. …”
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Trivalent recombinant protein vaccine induces cross-neutralization against XBB lineage and JN.1 subvariants: preclinical and phase 1 clinical trials by Jingyun Yang, Weiqi Hong, Huashan Shi, Cai He, Hong Lei, Yanan Zhou, Hao Yang, Aqu Alu, Zimin Chen, Yun Yang, Wenhai Yu, Cong Tang, Junbin Wang, Bai Li, Qing Huang, Jiong Li, Li Yang, Wei Wang, Guobo Shen, Jinliang Yang, Zhiwei Zhao, Xiangrong Song, Zhaoming Su, Yuquan Wei, Qiangming Sun, Shuaiyao Lu, Zhenling Wang, Youchun Wang, Guangwen Lu, Weimin Li, Xiawei Wei

“…Tri-Vac demonstrates immunogenicity in female NIH mice, inducing cross-neutralization against various SARS-CoV-2 variants, including pre-Omicron and Omicron BA.2.75, BA.5, and XBB lineages. …”
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The phosphorus negotiation game (P-Game): first evaluation of a serious game to support science-policy decision making played in more than 20 countries worldwide by Nils Haneklaus, Mary Kaggwa, Jane Misihairabgwi, Sherif Abu El-Magd, Naima Ahmadi, Jamal Ait Brahim, Aloyce Amasi, Andrea Balláné Kovács, Łukasz Bartela, Hajar Bellefqih, Redouane Beniazza, Jaroslav Bernas, Essaid Bilal, Tomislav Bituh, Yelizaveta Chernysh, Viktoriia Chubur, Jelena Ćirić, Claudia Dolezal, Andrea Figulová, Janja Filipi, Gordana Glavan, Tibor Guzsvinecz, László Horváth, Sasho Josimovski, Martin Kiselicki, Maja Lazarus, Maja Kazazić, István Komlósi, Ali Maged, Tebogo Mashifana, Gordana Medunić, Emina Mehić, Felhi Mongi, Kelvin Mtei, Dennis Mwalongo, Jerome Mwimanzi, Jakub Nowak, Oqba Basal, Khaoula Qamouche, Małgorzata Rajfur, Hynek Roubík, Mijalche Santa, Cecília Sik-Lányi, Maike Sippel, Gerald Steiner, Anna Skorek-Osikowska, Anton Slavov, Paweł Świsłowski, Ali Tlili, Kalina Trenevska-Blagoeva, Ivan Tschalakov, Tomáš Vlček, Stanisław Wacławek, Ivan Zlatanović, Matúš Mišík, Hendrik Brink, Tzong-Ru Lee

“…Quantitative results indicate that female participants and MSc students benefitted the most significantly from the P-Game, with their self-reported knowledge about phosphorus science and negotiation science/practice increasing by 71–93% (overall), 86–100% (females), and 73–106% (MSc students in general). …”
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Clinical and genetic drivers of oligo-metastatic disease in colon cancer by Alessandro Ottaiano, Mariachiara Santorsola, Roberto Sirica, Annabella Di Mauro, Antonella Di Carlo, Monica Ianniello, Francesco Sabbatino, Rosa Castiello, Francesca Del Peschio, Marco Cascella, Francesco Perri, Maurizio Capuozzo, Nicola Martucci, Edoardo Mercadante, Valentina Borzillo, Rossella Di Franco, Francesco Izzo, Vincenza Granata, Carmine Picone, Antonella Petrillo, Massimiliano Berretta, Salvatore Stilo, Luca Tarotto, Anna Chiara Carratù, Gerardo Ferrara, Madhura Tathode, Alessia Maria Cossu, Marco Bocchetti, Michele Caraglia, Guglielmo Nasti, Giovanni Savarese

“…. <70 years), gender (male vs. female), tumor side (right vs. left), metastatic involvement (more than one site vs. one site), response to first-line therapy (disease control vs. no disease control), and RAS/BRAF variants (wild-type vs. mutated) identified OMD vs. …”
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Lost and found: dynamics of relationship and employment status over time in people with affective and psychotic spectrum disorders by Fanny Senner, Lisa Kerkhoff, Kristina Adorjan, Michael Lauseker, Monika Budde, Maria Heilbronner, Janos L. Kalman, Mojtaba Oraki Kohshour, Sergi Papiol, Daniela Reich-Erkelenz, Sabrina K. Schaupp, Eva C. Schulte, Thomas Vogl, Ion-George Anghelescu, Volker Arolt, Bernhardt T. Baune, Udo Dannlowski, Nina Dalkner, Detlef E. Dietrich, Andreas J. Fallgatter, Christian Figge, Carsten Konrad, Fabian U. Lang, Jens Reimer, Eva Z. Reinighaus, Max Schmauß, Andrea Schmitt, Simon Senner, Carsten Spitzer, Jörg Zimmermann, Alkomiet Hasan, Peter Falkai, Thomas G. Schulze, Urs Heilbronner, Sophie-Kathrin Greiner

“…., 39.91 ± 12.65 years; 48.9% female). Multistate models (Markov) were used to analyse transitions in employment and relationship status, focusing on transition intensities. …”
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Deciphering the effect of exercise timing on glucose metabolism: a randomised controlled trial by Fabienne Bruggisser, Denis Infanger, Henner Hanssen, Raphael Knaier

“…Methods Thirty-nine (34% female) non-diabetic adults (mean [standard deviation] age 68 [5] years) and body mass index 24.0 [2.6] kg/m2) participated in this double-blind, randomised controlled trial. …”
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Identifying, categorizing and ranking performance indicators of schools using Q method by Seyed Mahmoud Jalilian, Shahnaz Naibzadeh, seyyed hasan hataminasab, seyed ali almodaresi

“…And how is the mental typology of mothers as one of the most important effective roles in the decision-making process for the school of female students?  Theoretical Framework School performance Due to the intensification of competition between schools in recent years, schools are inclined towards improving their performance and have taken into consideration the identifying performance indicators and improving them from the path of competent and scientific measurement as an important part of the measures underlying the growth and excellence of the education system of the country. …”
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Measurement and Evaluation of Social Resilience Indicators in the Historical Neighborhoods of Tabriz City (Case Study: Sorkhab Neighborhood of Tabriz) by Leila Rahimi, Mahta Choobineh

“…The highest frequency of respondents was male accounting for 61%, while the lowest frequency was female at 44%. Research FindingsThe overall findings of the analysis revealed that, with the exception of criteria, such as access to services, a sense of belonging, and unity among residents, the neighborhood did not exhibit favorable conditions across the remaining criteria. …”
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The relationship between factors affecting the development of industrial startups using methodology Fuzzy cognitive mapping by Mirmahmood Naghibi, Changiz Valmohammadi, Kiamars Fathi Hefeshjani, mahmoud modiri

“…Van Opstal et al, (2023) showed that younger startup entrepreneurs tend to focus on inner circle strategies, while older startup entrepreneurs prefer to engage in outer circle strategies or no circular strategy at all. Female startup entrepreneurs are less inclined to combine multiple circular strategies, and the business-to-business and business-to-government market segments are leading circular business models. …”
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體驗教育對建構大學生心理資本之研究 Effect of Experiential Education on College Students’ Psychological Capital Development by 陳淑媛 Shu-Yuan Chen, 許于仁 Yu-Ren Hsu

“…Quantitative data were collected from 31 valid responses submitted by 18 female and 13 male participants. 2. Course Design The course was based on Tuckman’s (1965) team development stages and emphasized the first four stages of team development, namely forming, storming, norming, and performing, with groups dissolving in the final stage. …”
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Antiviral efficacy of fluoxetine in early symptomatic COVID-19: an open-label, randomised, controlled, adaptive platform trial (PLATCOV)Research in context by Podjanee Jittamala, Simon Boyd, William H.K. Schilling, James A. Watson, Thundon Ngamprasertchai, Tanaya Siripoon, Viravarn Luvira, Elizabeth M. Batty, Phrutsamon Wongnak, Lisia M. Esper, Pedro J. Almeida, Cintia Cruz, Fernando R. Ascencao, Renato S. Aguiar, Najia K. Ghanchi, James J. Callery, Shivani Singh, Varaporn Kruabkontho, Thatsanun Ngernseng, Jaruwan Tubprasert, Wanassanan Madmanee, Kanokon Suwannasin, Amornrat Promsongsil, Borimas Hanboonkunupakarn, Kittiyod Poovorawan, Manus Potaporn, Attasit Srisubat, Bootsakorn Loharjun, Walter R.J. Taylor, Farah Qamar, Abdul Momin Kazi, M. Asim Beg, Danoy Chommanam, Sisouphanh Vidhamaly, Kesinee Chotivanich, Mallika Imwong, Sasithon Pukrittayakamee, Arjen M. Dondorp, Nicholas P.J. Day, Mauro M. Teixeira, Watcharapong Piyaphanee, Weerapong Phumratanaprapin, Nicholas J. White

“…All patients had received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose and 67% were female (182/271). In the primary analysis, viral clearance rates following fluoxetine were compatible with a small or no increase relative to the no study drug arm (15% increase; 95% credible interval (CrI): −2 to 34%). …”
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A Comparative study of Daiva's Sin and its Evolution in the Stories of Ancient Iran and Ta'ziehs of Daiva's Tying Thumb Based on Six Poetic Verses by Mahdi mohamadi, Adel Meghdadian, Abolfazl Tajik

“…Trumad/ Tromti or the demon of arrogance is a female demon who creates arrogance and selfishness, Just the opposite of Sepandarmaz who is a symbol of humility (ibid., p. 45). …”
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Analysis of the focal relationship of level five leadership with school organizational excellence by Hosein Majooni, Siroos Ghanbari

“…According to the classes of the research society such as the type of region (rich, semi-rich and deprived), the number of cities/districts (39), and gender (male and female) by proportional stratified random sampling method and based on the Cochran formula, a sample of 375 people was selected. …”
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Associations between degree of food processing and all-cause and cause-specific mortality: a multicentre prospective cohort analysis in 9 European countriesResearch in context by Esther M. González-Gil, Michèle Matta, Fernanda Morales Berstein, Manon Cairat, Geneviève Nicolas, Jessica Blanco, Nathalie Kliemann, Renata Bertazzi Levy, Fernanda Rauber, Inarie Jacobs, Aline Al Nahas, Emine Koc Cakmak, Eszter P. Vamos, Kiara Chang, Sahar G. Yammine, Christopher Millett, Mathilde Touvier, Maria Gabriela Matias Pinho, Konstantinos K. Tsilidis, Alicia K. Heath, Christina M. Lill, Valeria Pala, Conchi Moreno-Iribas, Maria Santucci De Magistris, Christina C. Dahm, Niels Bock, Anja Olsen, Anne Tjønneland, Yvonne T. van der Schouw, Pilar Amiano, Franziska Jannasch, Matthias B. Schulze, Francesca Romana Mancini, Chloé Marques, Claire Cadeau, Catalina Bonet, Daniel Redondo-Sánchez, Kristin Benjaminsen Borch, Magritt Brustad, Guri Skeie, Jesús Humberto-Gómez, Alessandra Macciotta, Pietro Ferrari, Laure Dossus, Marc J. Gunter, Inge Huybrechts

“…Findings: Overall, 428,728 (71.7% female) participants were included in the analysis and 40,016 deaths were documented after 15.9 years of follow-up. …”
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Study on Innovative Practices to Promote Girls’ Retention and Transition to Secondary and Higher Learning Institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa. by Ayiga, Natal, Adyanga, Francis Akena, Akello, Jacqueline

“…Counseling of learners on sexuality is provided to learners by female and male teachers. Schools are disseminating information about teenage pregnancy, its impacts, and ways of protecting teenage girls against it. i. …”
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