On the human nature (following in the steps of Belyaev) by A. L. Markel

“…The vital importance of the new possibilities for social communication in human populations disposes to the fixation of genetic features that facilitate such communication. …”
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Microbiomes associated with saxicolous lichens inhabiting montane rocks in western Japan by Zichen He, Qi Liu, Takeshi Naganuma

“… The diversity and structure of bacterial populations associated with saxicolous lichens in western Japan were investigated by a microbiomic approach based on the V3–V4 region of bacterial 16S rRNA gene sequences. …”
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Assessing the Requirement for Green Open Spaces on the Soekarno Hatta Street’s Road Median in Balikpapan City Based on Motorized Vehicle’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Zidan Muhammad, Rahendaputri Chandra S.

“…Growing number of populations can lead to an increase of Greenhouse gas (GHG). …”
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Effect of traditional Chinese exercise on abnormal lipid metabolism in patients with atherosclerosis: a protocol for meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials by Chen Wang, Peizhen Zhang, Yuting Yang

“…However, these studies focused only on middle-aged and older populations over 50 years of age and had short intervention periods, poor quality control and patient compliance, and no stratification by age and gender to observe the effects of traditional Chinese exercise (TCE) on patients with AS. …”
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Development of a risk prediction nomogram model of pyrotinib-induced severe diarrhea by Qingqing Chen, Guoding Huang, Yaowen Xia, Hongmei Zhao, Yu zheng, Yiyi Liao

“…Conclusion The risk prediction nomogram model of pyrotinib-induced severe diarrhea constructed in this study may identify high risk populations earlier so that clinicians can make appropriate decisions in time.…”
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Pengaruh Variasi Latihan Core Terhadap Kemampuan Balance dan Forehand Drive Atlet Putra by M. Wahyu Hidayah NST, David Siahaan

“…Future research could explore the long-term effects of core training variations and their impact on other tennis skills or different athlete populations. …”
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Bacterial Diversity Associated with Terrestrial and Aquatic Snails by Konstantinos Apostolou, Canella Radea, Alexandra Meziti, Konstantinos Ar. Kormas

“…In order to create a stepping stone for future snail microbiome studies, in this literature review, we combined all the available knowledge to date, as documented in scientific papers, on any microbes associated with healthy and diseased terrestrial and aquatic snail species from natural and farmed populations. We conducted a Boolean search in Scopus, Web of Science, and ScienceDirect until June 2024, identifying 137 papers, of which 60 were used for original data on snail bacterial communities in the gastrointestinal tract, hepatopancreas, and feces. …”
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“When you provide abortion services, you are looked upon as a bad guy”: experiences of abortion stigma by health providers in Nigeria by Friday Okonofua, Lorretta Ntoimo, Louise Bury, Suzanna Bright, Lesley Hoggart

“…Background Abortion stigma as reported globally has been inadequately documented empirically in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country with a restrictive abortion law and a high rate of unsafe abortions. …”
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Evaluating the Efficacy of a Polymerase Chain Reaction Assay for Pneumocystis carinii Detection in Respiratory Samples by Sonu Kumari Agarwal, Harendra Kumar Thakur, Bansidhar Tarai

“…In the ongoing pursuit of improving PCP diagnosis, PCR emerges as a promising screening tool that when used judiciously in conjunction with confirmatory measures, can enhance diagnostic precision in immunosuppressed populations.…”
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Reduced Inspiratory Muscle Strength in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea by Thomas Rehling, Anne Margareta Banghøj, Marie Hvelplund Kristiansen, Lise Tarnow, Stig Molsted

“…Reference IMS values were data calculated using an algorithm based on general populations and adjusted for age and gender. Results. …”
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Analysis report on trends in public infectious disease control in China by Zhaoting Zhang

“…Controlling infectious diseases is crucial for maintaining public health. As the most populous country in the world, China still faces a series of new challenges in the control of public infectious diseases. …”
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Natural Occurrence of Metarhizium rileyi on Darna diducta as a Biological Control for Oil Palm Pests in Poso, Central Sulawesi by Henny Hendarjanti, Henik Sukorini

“…These findings indicate that M. rileyi effectively suppresses D. diducta populations, reducing pest severity and frond damage. …”
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Blood Pressure Pattern and Prevalence of Hypertension amongst Apparently Healthy Primary School Pupils in Abuja, Nigeria by Nubwa Yusufu Papka, Iretiola Bosede Babaniyi, Henry A. Aikhionbare, John Toluwani Oladele, Josephat Maduabuchi Chinawa

“…Conclusion: The predictors of SBP and DBP as shown in this study support the recommendations by various reports for taking body size into consideration in developing reference values for various populations. Age and body size are important determinants of BP in children. …”
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Factors Influencing Knowledge and Attitudes towards Second-Hand Smoking Exposure Among University Students: An Exploratory Study by Md. Majharul Islam, Firoj Al-Mamun, Moneerah Mohammad ALmerab, Mst. Sabrina Moonajilin, Mohammed A. Mamun

“…It is recommended that university authorities organize seminars and implement health education initiatives targeting vulnerable populations to address the findings and promote a smoke-free environment on campus.…”
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Diagnostic Performance of McMonnies Questionnaire as a Screening Survey for Dry Eye: A Multicenter Analysis by Yuxin Guo, Rongmei Peng, Kang Feng, Jing Hong

“…The McMonnies questionnaire demonstrates moderate diagnostic value, and different cut-off points should be selected for various study populations.…”
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Impact of pollution on microbiological dynamics in the pistil stigmas of Orobanche lutea flowers (Orobanchaceae) by Karolina Wiśniewska, Sebastian Wojciech Przemieniecki, Krzysztof Krawczyk, Anna Hoffmann, Renata Piwowarczyk

“…The prevalent fungal phylum was Basidiomycota (71.64%), with Filobasidiales (33.14%) and Tremellales (27.27%) as dominant orders. Microbial populations in polluted area showed increased bacterial and fungal diversity. …”
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Anaerobic Co-digestion of Palm Oil Sludge, Cassava Peels, Cow Dung and Ground Eggshells: Process Optimization and Biogas Generation by D. O. Olukanni, M. J. Kamlenga, C. N. Ojukwu and T. Mkandawire

“…The pH averaged 6.0, and the slurry temperature averaged 34.76oC during digestion, which is favorable for the production of biogas since microbial populations thrive under hospitable conditions. The biogas produced after a hydraulic retention time (HRT) of over 20 days had the highest methane concentration of 60%, while days under 10 HRT had the lowest methane content of 45.5%. …”
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Prevalence of Squamous and Basal Cell Carcinomas in African Albino Skin Cancer Lesions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Proportion by Nnaemeka T. Onyishi, Samuel R. Ohayi

“…Keratinocyte carcinomas are the most common malignant condition in Caucasian populations. African albinos have hypomelanized sensitive skin that is quite susceptible to photocarcinogenesis. …”
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In situ immune response in human chromoblastomycosis--a possible role for regulatory and Th17 T cells. by Aline Alves de Lima Silva, Paulo Ricardo Criado, Ricardo Spina Nunes, Wellington Luiz Ferreira da Silva, Luciane Kanashiro-Galo, Maria Irma Seixas Duarte, Mirian N Sotto, Carla Pagliari

“…We intended to explore the populations of regulatory T cells and the Th17 pattern.…”
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Constructing habitat networks to protect endangered migratory birds in the Jiaozhou Bay area by Xinyu Liu, Ye Zhao, Lin Fan

“…However, urbanization has led to fragmentation and loss of coastal habitats, resulting in rapid declines in migratory bird populations. Although habitat networks have proven effective in enhancing habitat connectivity, many studies of migratory bird habitat networks oversimplify coastal areas, treating them as nodes in a graphical structure and failing to adequately address the relationship between environmental characteristics and bird distribution. …”
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