Teacher reward challenges and student academic performance in selected secondary schools in Luwero district. by Auk, Timothy, Sekiwu, Denis, Edoru, John Michael

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Evaluation of Simulated Weightlessness Model of Hindlimb Unloading Miniature Pigs and Their Tissue Damage by TU Yingxin, JI Yilan, WANG Fei, YANG Dongming, WANG Dongdong, SUN Zhixin, DAI Yuexin, WANG Yanji, KAN Guanghan, WU Bin, ZHAO Deming, YANG Lifeng

“…Objective To establish a weightlessness simulation animal model using miniature pigs, leveraging the characteristic of multiple systems’ tissue structures and functions similar to those of humans, and to observe pathophysiological changes, providing a new method for aerospace research. …”
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A Review of Detection of Antibiotic Residues in Food by Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy by Jun-Fa Liang, Cheng Peng, Peiyu Li, Qiu-Xiong Ye, Yu Wang, Yun-Ting Yi, Zi-Sheng Yao, Gui-Yun Chen, Bin-Bin Zhang, Jia-Jian Lin, Qizhi Luo, Xuncai Chen

“…However, the accumulation of antibiotics in animal food due to their overuse during animal feeding is a frequent occurrence, which in turn would cause serious harm to public health when they are consumed by humans. Antibiotic residues in food have become one of the central issues in global food safety. …”
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An Investigation of the Changes in the Iran Precipitation Extreme Indices in Two Normal Climate Periods, 1981-2010 and 2020-1991 by Zohreh Javanshiri, Ebrahim Asadi Oskouei, Fatemeh Abbasi

“…Excessive or insufficient precipitation can result in severe floods and droughts, causing significant consequences for both nature and humanity. For this reason, it is vital to understand the variability, behavioral changes, and extreme precipitation levels to successfully manage industries like agriculture, water resources, urban planning, and transportation. …”
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Prevalence and molecular characterization of Enterocytozoon bieneusi in endangered Eld’s deer (Rucervus eldii) in Hainan, China by Yun Zhang, Yun Zhang, Guangxu Ren, Guangxu Ren, Qingqing Lu, Jiaqi Li, Jiaqi Li, Yu Qiang, Youyou Li, Xiuyi Lai, Yuan Wang, Xingyue Yu, Sheng Lei, Yu Li, Yunxing Chang, Xianrong Liu, Xuning Qi, Zhi Xie, Tingting Li, Jiang Du, Rui Duan, Xinyu Chang, Hesheng Wang, Hesheng Wang, Gang Lu, Gang Lu

“…IntroductionEnterocytozoon bieneusi is one of the most frequent microsporidia species causing digestive disorder mainly diarrhea in humans and animals. Eld’s deer (Rucervus eldii) is the class I national key protected wildlife and only distributed on Hainan Island in China. …”
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Evaluating chia (Salvia hispanica L.) seed administration for cholesterol reduction in quail (Coturnix coturnix) by Rahimatul Uthia, Ira Oktaviani Rz, Sri Vina Hidayani, Kustiasih Lestari, Fathul Jannah

“…This research provides a foundation for further exploration into practical applications of S. hispanica L. seeds in cholesterol management, both in animals and potentially in humans. …”
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Second-Hand Smoke Increases Bronchial Hyperreactivity and Eosinophilia in a Murine Model of Allergic Aspergillosis by Brian W. P. Seymour, Edward S. Schelegle, Kent E. Pinkerton, Kathleen E. Friebertshauser, Janice L. Peake, Viswanath P. Kurup, Robert L. Coffman, Laurel J. Gershwin

“…Antibodies to fungal antigens such as Aspergillus fumigatus (Af) cause an allergic lung disease in humans. This study was carried out to determine the effect of environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) on a murine model of allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA). …”
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Characterization and Otoprotective Effects of Polysaccharides from <i>Arthrospira platensis</i> by Matteo Banti, Mercedes Garcia-Gil, Lorenzo Guidotti, Graziano Di Giuseppe, Simona Rapposelli, Daniela Monti, Silvia Tampucci, Marinella De Leo, Francesca Gado, Paola Nieri, Clementina Manera

“…Hearing loss is one of the most common sensory disorders in humans, and a large number of cases are due to ear cell damage caused by ototoxic drugs including anticancer agents, such as cisplatin. …”
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Arsenic leakage crisis in supply chain of battery storage materials: Water quality footprint of cobalt mining demands action by Anna C. Schomberg, Wolf von Tümpling, Ellen Kynast

“…Uncontrolled mine site leakage poses massive indirect environmental pollution, particularly when harmful substances, like arsenic, infiltrate water bodies, affecting humans. Arsenic contamination, recognized as a severe environmental catastrophe, exemplifies the water quality footprint from a Moroccan cobalt mine supplying electric car construction. …”
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Electrical stimulation of the sciatic nerve restores inspiratory diaphragm function in mice after spinal cord injury by Ian Walling, Ian Walling, Sarah Baumgartner, Mitesh Patel, Steven A. Crone, Steven A. Crone, Steven A. Crone

“…Electrical stimulation of limb afferents can increase ventilation in healthy humans and animals, but it is not known if limb afferent stimulation can improve breathing following a cervical injury.MethodsWe stimulated the sciatic nerve while using electromyography to measure diaphragm function in anesthetized mice following a cervical (C2) hemisection spinal cord injury, as well as in uninjured controls. …”
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Terrestrial isopods (Isopoda, Oniscidea) of Slovakia: an annotated checklist, new records, and bibliography by Andrej Mock, Karel Tajovský, Adrián Purkart, Ivan Hadrián Tuf

“…Woodlice (terrestrial isopods) represent an unmissable, often very numerous components of macrosaprophages inhabiting soil, rocky environments, rotting wood and subterranean habitats, as well as the dwellings of various organisms, including humans. The paper provides a comprehensive summary of the literature on woodlice in Slovakia, including a list of species with unpublished data on two exotic species first recorded in Slovakia. …”
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Temperature Effect Study on Growth and Survival of Pathogenic Vibrio parahaemolyticus in Jinjiang Oyster (Crassostrea rivularis) with Rapid Count Method by Yuan Wang, Hai-yan Zhang, Essy Kouadio Fodjo, Cong Kong, Run-Run Gu, Feng Han, Xiao-Sheng Shen

“…The growth of Vibrio parahaemolyticus (V. parahaemolyticus) in oysters during postharvest storage increases the possibility of its infection in humans. In this work, to investigate the growth or survival profiles in different media, pathogenic V. parahaemolyticus in APW, Jinjiang oyster (JO, Crassostrea rivularis) slurry, and live JO were studied under different temperatures. …”
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Mechanisms of nucleus accumbens deep brain stimulation in treating mental disorders by Hanyang Ruan, Geya Tong, Minghui Jin, Kathrin Koch, Zhen Wang

“…In this review, we provide an overview across studies investigating the effects of NAc DBS in humans and animals and discuss potential mechanisms underlying its clinical efficacy. …”
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Extraction of Spatial Distribution Characteristics of Jiangnan Urban Landscape under the Influence of Geomorphology by Shuhua Wang, Anhua Qin

“…From the perspective of spatial variability, the main features of traditional landscape construction in Jiangnan are analyzed through three levels: the characteristics of the process of humanized landscapes evolving into natural landscapes, the comparative analysis of similarities and differences in the construction of cities and towns, and the characteristics of the system of regional landscape construction. …”
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Fluoxetine Dose and Administration Method Differentially Affect Hippocampal Plasticity in Adult Female Rats by Jodi L. Pawluski, Eva van Donkelaar, Zipporah Abrams, Virginie Houbart, Marianne Fillet, Harry W. M. Steinbusch, Thierry D. Charlier

“…Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor medications are one of the most common treatments for mood disorders. In humans, these medications are taken orally, usually once per day. …”
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Experiencing Breast Cancer Confronts Death but Reconciles with Life: A Qualitative Study Using Grounded Theory Methodology by Ríos-Córdoba, Diana Carolina, Figueroa-Cuesta, Juan David, Alzate-Vanegas, Sandra Isabel, Contreras-Pérez, Daniel Fernando, Yepes-Delgado, Carlos Enrique

“…Cancer, as an extreme experience, improves self-relationship, enables recognition of life's essentials, and re-evaluates relationships with others. Humanized and empathetic treatment from healthcare personnel helps alleviate suffering and distress. …”
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Optimization and management practice of specialist nurses in outpatient nursing of integrated Traditional Chinese and western medicine (中西医结合门诊护理专科护士管理模式优化实践)... by NIU Liqiang (牛丽强), TIAN Li (田丽), YANG Zhe (杨喆), GUAN Yingzhi (管迎芝), WANG Jian (王健), CAO Yanchen (曹艳晨), GUO Haifeng (果海凤), CHEN Bo (陈博), LI Xuejian (李雪健), PEI Xiaolu (裴晓璐)

“…In order to make the outpatient nursing of integrated Traditional Chinese and western medicine more effective, medical institutions should optimize the management mode of specialist nurses around the following nine aspects: strictly employing specialized nurses, setting up standardized posts of specialized nurses, formulating and perfecting the work and assessment system, establishing specialist nursing team, strengthening humanized management, optimizing outpatient layout, strengthening patient education, optimizing the process of seeing a doctor, and establishing outpatient nursing supervision group. …”
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Inhibition of mutagenic activation of orthoaminoazotoluene increases its carcinogenicity for mouse liver by V. I. Kaledin, L. P. Ovchinnikova, S. I. Ilnitskaya, T. S. Morozkova, N. A. Popova

“…Various mutationally impaired genes are often found in malignant tumors of animals and humans. At the same time, a large number of carcinogens demonstrate positive activity in different in vitro tests for mutagenicity. …”
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Involvement of Different CD4+ T Cell Subsets Producing Granzyme B in the Immune Response to Leishmania major Antigens by Ikbel Naouar, Thouraya Boussoffara, Melika Ben Ahmed, Nabil Belhaj Hmida, Adel Gharbi, Sami Gritli, Afif Ben Salah, Hechmi Louzir

“…Collectively, our data indicate that LmES are immunogenic in humans and emphasize the involvement of CD4+ T cells including activated and regulatory T cells in the immune response against parasite antigens.…”
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Sustained Endocytosis Inhibition via Locally‐Injected Drug‐Eluting Hydrogel Improves ADCC‐Mediated Antibody Therapy in Colorectal Cancer by Chong Wu, Xiaoting Liu, Rong Liu, Shiyao Song, Zi‐Fan Zheng, Yilin Zeng, Yong Mei, Jing‐Yang Zhang, Qijia Duan, Run Lin, Jin‐Zhi Du, Weiling He

“…Peritumoral injection of Gel@Cmab/PCZ shows strong antitumor efficacy in subcutaneous and orthotopic CRC tumor models and completely abrogated liver metastasis when combined with chemotherapy. In a humanized patient‐derived xenograft model, a single injection of Gel@Cmab/PCZ with one‐third of the conventional cetuximab dose achieved 91% tumor growth inhibition, which promoted NK cell infiltration into tumor tissues and their antibody‐dependent cell‐mediated cytotoxicity effect. …”
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