Host factor PLAC8 is required for pancreas infection by SARS-CoV-2 by Lesly Ibargüen-González, Sandra Heller, Darío López-García, Hanna Dietenberger, Thomas FE Barth, Patricia Gallego, Israel Fernández-Cadenas, Sayoa Alzate-Piñol, Catalina Crespí, Julieth A. Mena-Guerrero, Eugenia Cisneros-Barroso, Alejandro P. Ugalde, Gabriel Bretones, Charlotte Steenblock, Alexander Kleger, Marta L. DeDiego, Carles Barceló

“…We perform pseudovirus infection experiments in PLAC8 knock-out PDAC and human beta cell-derived cell lines and validate results with SARS-CoV-2 virus. …”
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Preliminary study on unlocking growth and yield potential of USDA foxtail millet (Setaria italica L.) lines with NPK fertilization by Hira Shahzadi, Shahbaz Khan, Abdulrahman Al-Hashimi, Shahzad M. A. Basra, Kashf Mehmood, Muhammad Ashfaq Wahid, Muhammad Nawaz, Sohail Irshad, Abdul Haseeb, Afroz Rais, Safia Gul, Danish Ibrar, Yheni Dwiningsih

“…The planned research was carried out at the green house of the Department of Agronomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan, to investigate the impact of various levels of NPK fertilizer on the growth, development, and yield of foxtail millet lines from USDA germplasm. …”
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Call to Action: Lead Pharmacy into the Next Decade by Gregory Zumach, Kerry K Fierke, Gardner Lepp, Bridget McGugan, Marta Brooks, Anthony Olson, Andrew Bartlett, Nilushi Karunaratne, Betty Exintaris

“…The Iip leadership section team investigated alternative ways to disseminate the results of research work that don't include a traditional written manuscript. Findings We reached out to leaders across a variety of pharmacy work and practice settings to understand the importance of leadership today and the importance for leadership in pharmacy. …”
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The Use of L-Menthol in Endoscopic Transpapillary Interventions. Prospective Randomized Dual-Center Study by M. A. Anishchenko, M. A. Nazmeev, S. G. Shapovalyants, S. A. Budzinsky, A. V. Rogov, R. R. Zaynutdinov, A. S. Melnikova, E. D. Fedorov, E. N. Platonova

“…A prospective two-center randomized placebo-controlled trial was carried out from January to November 2022 in two centers. …”
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Evaluating the Cellophane Production Supply Chain Using Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Approaches by َAhmad Jafarnejad, Amir Mohammad Khani

“…The fifth level involves the identification of potential risks and working out strategies to mitigate the risks. This level is all about active risk management. …”
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Addressing vaccine hesitancy in the training of healthcare professionals: Insights from the VAX-TRUST project by Fábio Rafael Augusto, Cátia Sá Guerreiro, Rita Morais, Joana Mendonça, André Beja, Tiago Correia, Ana Patrícia Hilário

“…Additionally, the study involved practical interventions carried out across seven European countries, engaging a total of 694 participants. …”
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Unravelling the role of secretory Immnuoglobulin-A in COVID-19: a multicentre study in nursing homes during the first wave by Rafael Bielza, Patricia Pérez, Nuria García, Laura Ballesteros-Sanabria, Rosa María Martínez, Azam Ghazi, Clara Hernando, María Victoria Rodríguez, Israel J. Thuissard, Cristina Andreu-Vázquez, José Manuel Bautista

“…A massive collection of nasopharyngeal samples was carried out after the first wave of COVID-19 in May 2020 and an ELISA analysis of SIgA-S1 was performed on frozen samples in May 2023. …”
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Citizen Worry and Adherence in Response to Government Restrictions in Switzerland During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Repeated Cross-Sectional Online Surveys by Vanessa Kraege, Céline Dumans-Louis, Céline Maglieri, Séverine Bochatay, Marie-Anne Durand, Antoine Garnier, Kevin Selby, Christian von Plessen

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate worries in the Swiss population as well as associations between worry levels and citizens’ adherence to government restrictions during different phases of the COVID-19 pandemic. MethodsWe carried out an observational study with 4 cross-sectional online surveys of adults in the Canton of Vaud, Switzerland. …”
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Data-driven exploration of weak coordination microenvironment in solid-state electrolyte for safe and energy-dense batteries by Zhoujie Lao, Kehao Tao, Xiao Xiao, Haotian Qu, Xinru Wu, Zhiyuan Han, Runhua Gao, Jian Wang, Xian Wu, An Chen, Lei Shi, Chengshuai Chang, Yanze Song, Xiangyu Wang, Jinjin Li, Yanfei Zhu, Guangmin Zhou

“…Assisting with unsupervised learning, we use Climbing Image-Nudged Elastic Band simulations to screen lithium-ion conductors and screen out five potential candidates that elucidate the impact of lithium coordination environment on conduction behavior. …”
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Application of PDCA cycle in management of breast cancer patients undergoing peripherally inserted central catheter placement (PDCA循环模式在乳腺癌患者PICC置管管理中的应用)... by LI Weijia (李唯佳), CAO Hongjing (曹红京), LI Ning (李宁)

“…Routine PICC maintenance was carried out in the control group during the treatment, and PDCA cycle model was used in management of PICC placement in the observation group. …”
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A bibliometric analysis of the top 100 most cited articles on corticospinal tract regeneration from 2004 to 2024 by Saijilafu, Saijilafu, Ling-Chen Ye, Huanyi Li, Haokun Li, Xinyi Lin, Kehui Hu, Zekai Huang, Chimedragchaa Chimedtseren, Linjun Fang, Saijilahu, Ren-Jie Xu

“…These seminal papers amassed an aggregate of 18,321 citations, with individual citation counts ranging from 83 to 871 and a median of 136 citations per paper. Schwab M. E., stood out as the most prominent contributor, with significant authorship in 9 of the 100 papers. …”
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Salvianolic Acid D Alleviates Cerebral Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury by Suppressing the Cytoplasmic Translocation and Release of HMGB1-Triggered NF-κB Activation to Inhibit Inflammat... by Wen Zhang, Junke Song, Wan Li, Dewen Kong, Yu Liang, Xiaoyue Zhao, Guanhua Du

“…The HMGB1/NeuN, HMGB1/GFAP, and HMGB1/Iba1 double staining was carried out to observe the localization of HMGB1 in different cells. …”
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High-performance 2D electronic devices enabled by strong and tough two-dimensional polymer with ultra-low dielectric constant by Qiyi Fang, Kongyang Yi, Tianshu Zhai, Shisong Luo, Chen-yang Lin, Qing Ai, Yifan Zhu, Boyu Zhang, Gustavo A. Alvarez, Yanjie Shao, Haolei Zhou, Guanhui Gao, Yifeng Liu, Rui Xu, Xiang Zhang, Yuzhe Wang, Xiaoyin Tian, Honghu Zhang, Yimo Han, Hanyu Zhu, Yuji Zhao, Zhiting Tian, Yu Zhong, Zheng Liu, Jun Lou

“…We show that the grown 2DP-F thin films exhibit ultra-low dielectric constant (in plane k = 1.85 and out-of-plane k = 1.82) and remarkable mechanical properties (Young’s modulus > 15 GPa). …”
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Associations between TGF-β1 Levels and Markers of Hemolysis, Inflammation, and Tissue Remodeling in Pediatric Sickle Cell Patients by Rayra P. Santiago, Magda O. S. Carvalho, Camylla V. B. Figueiredo, Luciana M. Fiuza, Rodrigo M. Oliveira, Sètondji C. M. A. Yahouédéhou, Valma M. L. Nascimento, Isa M. Lyra, Théo Araujo-Santos, Nívea F. Luz, Milena M. Aleluia, Caroline C. Guarda, Valéria M. Borges, Marilda S. Goncalves

“…Hematological and biochemical analyses were carried out using electronic methods. TGF-β1, TIMP-1, and MMP-9 plasma quantifications were performed by ELISA. …”
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A stratified two-stage tumor molecular profiling algorithm to identify clinically actionable molecular alterations in pancreatic cancer☆ by S. Hussung, D. Akhoundova, C. Pistoni, D. Lenggenhager, A. Töpfer, C. Pauli, B. Pestalozzi, C. Britschgi, M. Zoche, M. Rechsteiner, H. Moch, A. Weber, R. Fritsch

“…Based on pre-specified events (KRAS wild type, mismatch repair deficiency, molecular tumor board recommendation), subsequent comprehensive molecular testing was carried out (stage 2). We report molecular findings and patient outcomes. …”
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Novel Procedures for Evaluating Autism Online in a Culturally Diverse Population of Children: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Pathway Development Study by Venus Mirzaei, Jeanne Wolstencroft, Georgia Lockwood Estrin, Eleanor Buckley, Shermina Sayani, Panos Katakis, Reena Anand, Tessa Squire, Eleanor Short, Paige Frankson, David Skuse, Michelle Heys

“…CHATA comprises 2 key elements: online self-completed standardized autism questionnaires and a structured online interview and observation by a trained clinician. Out of 60 families near the top of the local waiting list will be invited to participate in the pilot evaluation, assessed using both the CHATA and usual assessment pathways. …”
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Performance of antiretroviral drugs supply chain management and related challenges in Amhara National Regional State, Ethiopia. In the case of public health facilities found in the... by Meseret Tilahun Zeleke, Berhanemeskel Weldegerima Atsbeha, Belachew Yebeyin Melaku, Yesuneh Tefera Mekasha, Abibo Wondie Mekonen, Shimelis Dagnachew Nigatu

“…However, interruptions in access and stock outs are the major challenges in the supply chain of antiretroviral drugs. …”
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Application of SPORT medical care model and nursing practice of hematopoietic stem cells collection for related donors of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (SPORT医... by FU Xiaofeng (傅小凤), ZHU Liying (朱丽影)

“…Targeted interventions were carried out to relieve the adverse effects. Conclusion The SPORT medical care model is helpful in improving the comfort of donors and ensuring that donors can complete stem cell collection procedures smoothly. …”
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PIK3CA mutational status in tissue and plasma as a prognostic biomarker in HR+/HER2− breast cancer by Eduardo Terán, Rebeca Lozano, César A. Rodríguez, Mar Abad, Luis Figuero, José Antonio Muñoz, Belén Cigarral, Aline Rodrígues, Magdalena Sancho, M. Asunción Gómez, Daniel Morchón, Juan Carlos Montero, José María Sayagués, M. Dolores Ludeña, Emilio Fonseca

“…A subanalysis was carried out based on exons 9 and 20, which showed a statistically poorer PFS in PIK3CAm exon 9 versus 20 population (9.7 m vs. 30.3 m; HR = 2.84; p = 0.024). …”
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Application of crisis management in patient complaint management in the pediatric dentistry clinic (危机管理在儿童口腔门诊投诉管理中的应用) by ZHOU Lina (周莉娜), LUO Sha (罗莎), WANG Yan (王雁)

“…Methods Totally 200 cases of pediatric patients who visited the pediatric dentistry clinic between January and December 2021 were included as the control group, and routine nursing management was carried out during the treatment. Another 200 cases of pediatric patients who visited the pediatric dentistry clinic between January and December 2022 were recruited as the study group, and a crisis management model was adopted. …”
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