The effect of bilingualism on obligatory components of auditory late responses in young adults: a cross-sectional study by Ali Hajimohammadi, Fatemeh Heidari

“…Abstract Introduction Bilingualism significantly contributes to neuroplasticity in the brain, with research indicating enhanced auditory processing in bilingual individuals. Obligatory sensory components of the auditory late responses (ALRs) reflect primary and secondary auditory cortex activity, serving as an electrophysiological measure of auditory processing. …”
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Identification and prioritization of effective approaches for public education and participation in household waste management (A case study: Tehran, Iran) by Esmatossadat Hashemi, Hooman Bahmanpour, Amir Hesam Hassani, Amir Hooman Hemmasi

“…According to the results, among the determined 27 items of identifying and developing educational approaches for public participation in waste management, the item "environmental literacy" ranked first with an average score of 4.52, and the item "individual training" ranked lowest with an average score of 3.91. …”
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Understanding the causes of intravenous medication administration errors in hospitals: a qualitative critical incident study by Darren M Ashcroft, Richard N Keers, Jonathan Cooke, Steven D Williams

“…Transcribed interviews were analysed using the Framework approach and emerging themes were categorised according to Reason's model of accident causation.Results In total, 21 intravenous MAEs were discussed containing 23 individual active failures which included slips and lapses (n=11), mistakes (n=8) and deliberate violations of policy (n=4). …”
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Digital state in the context of legal reform in Ukraine: theoretical and legal aspect by E. Najafli

“…It has been established that the legal reform in the field of the formation of a digital state should be recognized as a type of legal reform aimed at a holistic, comprehensive change in the conditions and legal basis of the organization and functioning of the state apparatus in the direction of its optimization and the widest application of information and communication technologies in order to simplify the state administration system, significantly increasing its effectiveness and including society and individual citizens in solving the most significant issues of social and state life. …”
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Controlling Embedded Systems Remotely via Internet-of-Things Based on Emotional Recognition by Mohammad J. M. Zedan, Ali I. Abduljabbar, Fahad Layth Malallah, Mustafa Ghanem Saeed

“…Promising experimental results are achieved by conducting experiments on 40 individuals who participated in controlling their emotional biosignals on several devices such as closing and opening a door and also turning the alarm on or off through Wi-Fi. …”
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A novel wearable device integrating ECG and PCG for cardiac health monitoring by Junbin Zang, Qi An, Bo Li, Zhidong Zhang, Libo Gao, Chenyang Xue

“…Furthermore, we collected a dataset comprising 40 cases of ECG and PCG signals, enabling a comparative analysis of these three feature parameters between healthy individuals and coronary heart disease patients. This research endeavor presents a significant step forward in the realm of early, non-invasive, and intelligent monitoring of cardiovascular diseases, offering hope for earlier detection and more effective management of these life-threatening conditions.…”
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Improved constructs for bait RNA display in a bacterial three-hybrid assay by Linh D. Nguyen, Hannah LeBlanc, Katherine E. Berry

“…In this work, we introduce new bait RNA constructs to (1) insulate the folding of individual components of the hybrid RNA with GC clamps and (2) express bait RNAs that do not encode their own intrinsic terminator. …”
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Rehabilitation monitoring and assessment: a comparative analysis of feature engineering and machine learning algorithms on the UI-PRMD and KIMORE benchmark datasets by Moamen Zaher, Amr S. Ghoneim, Laila Abdelhamid, Ayman Atia

“…Rehabilitation is crucial for individuals recovering from injuries or illnesses. It combines medical knowledge, therapy, and technology to improve health and independence. …”
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Effect of Vitamin D on Fasting Blood Sugar and HbA1c in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients by Rabab Zehra, Zareen Naz, Samina Mohyuddin, Saima Zainab, Aarfa Amjad, Ittafaq Hussain

“…The current analysis did not find a significant contribution to reducing HbA1c or enhancing glycemic control in individuals with T2DM. …”
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Understanding Burnout among Surgical residents: a mixed method study by Fariba Khanipoor, Zhila Fereidouni, Sahar Neshat Far, Leila Bazrafkan, Mohammad Nabizadeh

“…Abstract Burnout is a complex condition that can strangely affect individuals in healthcare professions, such as surgeons and surgical residents. …”
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Modelling and in vivo evaluation of tendon forces and strain in dynamic rehabilitation exercises: a scoping review by Antonio I Cuesta-Vargas, Adrian Escriche-Escuder, Jose Casaña

“…Although these tools may be used to make general estimates of tendon forces and strains, the invasiveness of some methods and the loss of immediacy of others make it difficult to provide immediate feedback to the individuals.…”
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Human Genomic Loci Important in Common Infectious Diseases: Role of High-Throughput Sequencing and Genome-Wide Association Studies by Gerald Mboowa, Ivan Sserwadda, Marion Amujal, Norah Namatovu

“…Human populations are constantly locked in evolutionary arms races with pathogens; therefore, identification of common infectious disease-associated genomic variants/markers is important in therapeutic, vaccine development, and screening susceptible individuals in a population. This review describes a range of host-pathogen genomic loci that have been associated with disease susceptibility and resistant patterns in the era of HTS. …”
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The social determinants of migrant domestic worker (MDW) health and well-being in the Western Pacific Region: A Scoping Review. by Jamie Chan, Georgia Dominguez, Antonia Hua, Melissa Garabiles, Carl A Latkin, Brian J Hall

“…Six interventional studies were identified that targeted individual-level health determinants such as financial and health knowledge with mixed effectiveness. …”
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New Frontiers for Article 19(1) TEU: A Comment on Joined Cases C-554/21, C-622/21 and C-727/21 Hann-Invest by Nika Bačić Selanec, Davor Petrić

“…By declaring such an organisation of the national judiciary incompatible with EU law, the Court of Justice has established the initial doctrinal framework of ‘internal judicial independence’ under Article 19(1) TEU – further developing and reaffirming the value of the individual autonomy of national judges which, in its essence, has been considered central to the effective application of Union law since the Simmenthal ruling. …”
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Erythrocyte levels in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients with a history of positive and negative COVID-19 by Siti Nur Chasanah, Aslani Thereestiana Sari, Djamila Zakaria, Ayutia Safira Rusidana Thalib

“…Hematological alterations, particularly in erythrocyte levels, may influence the clinical course and outcomes in these high-risk individuals. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the erythrocyte profile of COPD patients with and without COVID-19 at RS Paru Dr. …”
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Yeti claws: Cheliped sexual dimorphism and symmetry in deep-sea yeti crabs (Kiwaidae). by Christopher Nicolai Roterman, Molly McArthur, Cecilia Laverty Baralle, Leigh Marsh, Jon T Copley

“…A total of 135 specimens from the East Scotia Ridge were examined, revealing mean asymmetry indices close to zero with respect to propodus length and height, albeit with a significantly larger number of marginally left-dominant individuals with respect to propodus length, possibly indicative of some task specialisation between claws, or a vestigial ancestral trait. …”
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Hikikomori, a risk factor for life-threatening malnutrition: a case report of an emergency within the vulnerability by Nicola Artusi, Emanuele Russo, Gianmaria Valeri, Marzia Tecchiolli, Franco Cominotto

“…The  Emergency  Department  necessitates  a  more  integrated  approach  with  social  and  out-of-hospital  health services  for  intercepting  and  addressing  the  needs  of  vulnerable  individuals. …”
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Perception of the Importance of Inherited Genetics and Lifestyle on the Development of Chronic Diseases: A UK Cross‐Sectional Survey by Aamir Hussain, Lourdes Santos‐Merx, Mariasole Da Boit

“…Knowing people's belief on disease etiology will better inform public health strategies for the adoption of a healthy lifestyle. Methods Individuals aged 18 years and over were recruited in 2019 among the UK population and 363 participants completed an anonymous questionnaire. …”
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The Effects of Meditation, Breathing Exercises, and Cold Exposure using the Wim Hof Method on the Autonomic Nervous System: A Systematic Review by Abbas Ghadimi, Sajjad Ghadimi, AmirAli Jafarnezhadgero, Ebrahim Piri

“…Additionally, two articles provided compelling evidence that young individuals practicing the Wim Hof Method experienced significant recovery from flu-like symptoms induced by bacterial endotoxins, such as shivering and headaches. …”
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Marine Ecotourism Potential in Unggeh Island Tapanuli Tengah Regency, North Sumatra, Indonesia by Zulham Apandy Harahap, Ipanna Enggar Susetya

“…Therefore, reef fishes found 36 species that consist of ten families and 423 individual fishes. The results showed that Unggeh Island was suitable (S2) for diving and snorkeling activities, with the carrying capacity was 3.054 persons/day.…”
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