Species delimitation in the Populus laurifolia complex (Salicaceae) based on phylogenetic and morphometric evidence by Xueya Wei, Xingyong Cui, Fulin Yuan, Kerou Zhou, Liwei Zhou, Changli Zhao, Shaoyu Guo, Ce Shang, Zhixiang Zhang

“…In this study, 337 specimens, along with online digital samples representing nearly all wild populations, were collected. Morphological analyses were performed to evaluate key traits and clarify species boundaries. …”
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SEROLOGICAL MONITORING FOR AVIAN INFLUENZA IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION IN 2017–2018 by M. A. Volkova, Ir. A. Chvala, P. S. Yaroslavtseva, V. Yu. Sosipatorova, O. S. Osipova, I. A. Chvala

“…Obtained test results indicated that the virus circulation in bird populations in the Russian Federation and persistent risk of avian influenza spread to poultry establishments and backyard poultry.…”
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Limiting the development of anti-cancer drug resistance in a spatial model of micrometastases by Ami B. Shah, Katarzyna A. Rejniak, Jana L. Gevertz

“…We separately consider cell populations that harbor pre-existing resistance to the drug, and those that acquire resistance during the course of treatment. …”
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Socio-Economic Consequences and Mitigation Strategies of the COVID-19 Pandemic (Phases One and Two) on Rural Farmers in Ebonyi State, Nigeria by Justin Kelechi Nmerengwa

“…It was recommended that government assistance programmes must be modified and augmented in order to better reach rural populations, many of whom do not have access to formal contributory social insurance systems.…”
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Bupropion Mediated Effects on Depression, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and Smoking Cessation by Austin Clark, Brendan Tate, Bretton Urban, Ryan Schroeder, Sonja Gennuso, Shahab Ahmadzadeh, David McGregor, Brook Girma, Sahar Shekoohi, Alan D. Kaye

“…Clinicians should use this review to understand the varied uses of the drug and identify the situations and patient populations in which bupropion can lend its greatest benefit.…”
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Social media driven mediatization of youth in BRICS by Zamaswazi P. Cele, Marina G. Shilina, Ndivhuho Tshikovhi

“…This is particularly crucial for young populations in developing nations such as those in the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) group, who face both high external pressures and internal challenges. …”
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Farming of Indigenous Crayfish in Russia: A Mini-Review of Recent Studies by Alexander G. Dvoretsky, Vladimir G. Dvoretsky

“…Natural populations of crayfish in Europe have experienced significant declines due to the spread of crayfish plague, overfishing, competition with invasive crayfish species, and habitat degradation. …”
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University students’ health literacy during the COVID-19 pandemic: a review of observational studies by Cristina Ciupitu-Plath, Brian C. Carrell, Ekaterini Papadopoulou

“…More research is needed on the HL of students from traditionally marginalized populations and its impact on health outcomes during public health crises.…”
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Research on the impact of mutual elderly care on the physical and mental health of rural elderly in China by Jialiang Liu, Xiaohan Liu, Bin Hu, GuangYao Liu

“…Data chosen from the 2018 China health and retirement longitudinal study (CHARLS) were selected, with 8369 elderly people aged ≥ 60 years old, and propensity scores were matched using nearest-neighbor matching, kernel matching, and radius matching, and then heterogeneity was used to analyze the mean effect values among different populations. The results of propensity score matching PSM showed that participation in mutual care had a significant positive effect on the mental health of the rural elderly, with a net effect of 0.020 ~ 0.027, and a significant negative effect on the physical health of the rural elderly, with a net effect of −0.029~−0.030. …”
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Prevalence and Clinical Significance of Early Repolarization in Athletes: A Systematic Review by Khaled Elenizi

“…Search terms included “early repolarization,” and relevant studies were selected based on their focus on athletic populations. A total of 22 articles were included for detailed analysis. …”
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FEN BİLGİSİ ÖĞRETMEN ADAYLARININ BİLİM İNSANLARINA YÖNELİK GENEL BİLGİ DÜZEYLERİNİN BELİRLENMESİ by Yüksel Tufan, Şule Sahın, Davud Sarıtaş

“…Yüzyıl ve öncesinde yaşamış olan bilim insanları hakkında bilgi sahibi olduklarını göstermekle birlikte formda belirttikleri isimler arasında ise bariz sıklık gösterenler lisans ve öncesi ders kitaplarında veya popüler bilimde yer bulan yabancı bilim insanlarıdır.…”
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Trained quantity discrimination in the invasive red-eared slider and a comparison with the native stripe-necked turtle by Feng-Chun Lin, Pei-Jen Lee Shaner, Ming-Ying Hsieh, Martin J. Whiting, Si-Min Lin

“…Evidence is mounting that cognitive performance correlates with survival and fecundity, two pivotal factors for the successful establishment of invasive populations. We assessed the quantity discrimination ability of the globally invasive red-eared slider (Trachemys scripta elegans). …”
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Rediscovering Mikola Husouski: Carmen De Statura Feritate Ac Venatione Bisontis In The Light Of Niccolo Machiavelli’s The Prince by Volha Korbut Salman

“…It is through the symbol of the bison that the long poem celebrates the valour and noble free spirit of its native land, provides an image of an ideal ruler, glorifies the persona of Vytautas the Great – the ruler of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, as well as acquaints the reader with the beauty of the state, which, at the time of the poem’s creation, was situated beyond the borders of the Holy Roman Empire, and was often regarded as a land of savages and barbarians, populated by fiends and ogres. The paper aims to trace the history of the poem, as well as to examine the attempt of Carmen de Statura Feritate ac Venatione Bisontis [The Song about the Bison, Its Stature, Ferocity and Hunt] to create an image of an ideal ruler and to glorify the valour of the native land. …”
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Association between Maternal Dietary Diversity and Low Birth Weight in Central India: A Case-Control Study by Shantanu Sharma, Sonali Maheshwari, Sunil Mehra

“…The objective of the present endeavor was to assess how maternal dietary diversity and other sociodemographic factors among marginalized populations are associated with the incidence of LBW. …”
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Blockchain enabled traceability in the jewel supply chain by Aman Patel, Siva Sai, Ankit Daiya, Harshal Akolekar, Vinay Chamola

“…The certificate template is stored on the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS), and when needed, the relevant data is populated into the template in real-time to produce the certificate. …”
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Factors Influencing Human Waste Management in Sanga Town Council- Kiruhura District. by Mugasha, Bindyomunda Athur

“…The study used a cross sectional study which employed both qualitative and quantitative method of data collection. The study populations were the residents of Kyamani, Byembogo, Kasharara and Kakagati villages. …”
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Influence of Community-Based Interventions on Routine Immunization Uptake among Children Under Five Years in Ntungamo District-Uganda by Topher, Byamukama, Margaret, Keraka, Eliphas, Gitonga

“…Evidence of the effectiveness of community-based interventions in improving immunization coverage in populations of low coverage is limited. Vaccine-preventable diseases is a major public health challenge in low-income countries where Uganda lies, and immunization is the only reliable strategy for child survival. …”
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Transcytosis of T4 Bacteriophage Through Intestinal Cells Enhances Its Immune Activation by Amanda Carroll-Portillo, October Barnes, Cristina N. Coffman, Cody A. Braun, Sudha B. Singh, Henry C. Lin

“…As transcytosis through intestinal cells is a necessary step in healthy systems for access by phage to the underlying immune cell populations, it is imperative to understand how this step may play a role in immune activation. …”
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Erythropoietin supplementation induces dysbiosis of the gut microbiota and impacts mucosal immunity in a non-diseased mouse model by Guillaume Sarrabayrouse, Corentin Joulain, Stéphanie Bessoles, Andrada S. Chiron, Andrada S. Chiron, Amine M. Abina, Salima Hacein-Bey-Abina, Salima Hacein-Bey-Abina

“…With regard to the mucosal immune system, an analysis of leukocyte populations in the small intestine and colon treatment revealed low proportions of ileal CD4 lymphocyte subpopulations (Treg, Tr17 and Th17 cells), IgA-secreting plasma cells, and a major macrophage subpopulation, involved in the control of lymphocyte responses. …”
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The Palatability of Lopinavir and Ritonavir Delivered by an Innovative Freeze-Dried Fast-Dissolving Tablet Formulation by David W. Pittman, Alexandra M. Brantly, Alexandra L. Drobonick, Hannah T. King, Daniel C. Mesta, Caroline G. Richards, Manjari Lal, Manshun Lai

“…Negative hedonic sensory qualities of HIV antiretroviral drugs often reduce patient adherence particularly in pediatric populations requiring oral consumption. This study examines the palatability of an innovative delivery mechanism utilizing a freeze-drying-in-blister approach to create fast-dissolving tablets (FDTs) containing a fixed-dose combination of lopinavir and ritonavir (LPV/r). …”
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