Association between Sleep Disruption and Levels of Lipids in Caucasians with Type 2 Diabetes by Wan Aizad Wan Mahmood, Mohd Shazli Draman Yusoff, Lucy Ann Behan, Andrea Di Perna, Tommy Kyaw Tun, John McDermott, Seamus Sreenan

“…In this Caucasian T2DM population, PQ is associated with adverse cardiovascular risk markers, and long and short sleep disruptions have an independent negative impact on lipids. …”
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Structural Model of the Relationship Between Sexual Satisfaction and Body Image Concern in Women and Men: Mediating Role of Self-esteem and Gender as Moderator in University Studen... by Hosein Moradi, Abbasali Allahyari, Hojjatollah Farahani

“…This study investigated the simultaneous relationships among these variables within a structural model.Method: The research design of this study was correlational in nature. The target population comprised all married students attending universities in Tehran. …”
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Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in the Regeneration of Vocal Folds: A Study on a Chronic Vocal Fold Scar by Angelou Valerie, Kalodimou Vassiliki, Messini Irini, Psychalakis Nikolaos, Eleftheria Karampela, Papalois Apostolos

“…After 18 months we separated our population into three groups. The first group served as control/scarred group. …”
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The Effect of Active Chitosan Films Containing Bacterial Cellulose Nanofiber and ZnO Nanoparticles on the Shelf Life of Loaf Bread by Mehrasa Bakouei, Jalal Sadeghizadeh Yazdi, Mohammad Hasan Ehrampoush, Mahdieh Salari, Farzan Madadizadeh

“…Composite films decreased the microbial population in all bread samples except sandwich-type bread. …”
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A qualitative interview study of care home managers’ experiences of medicines optimisation for residents with dementia during the COVID-19 pandemic by Carmel M Hughes, Heather E Barry, Nawaf Alsulami

“…Further research is needed to determine the extent of the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on this resident population. In future public health crises, better communication is needed between healthcare professionals and care homes.…”
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HIV clinical outcomes among people with HIV and diabetes mellitus in Kampala, Uganda; A matched retrospective cohort study. by Rita Nakalega, Fred Collins Semitala, Edrisa Ibrahim Mutebi, Denis Mawanda, Zubair Lukyamuzi, Robert Menge, Juliet Allen Babirye, Sharon Miriam Namiiro, Cleopatra Daphne Kugonza, Nelson Mukiza, Andrew Mujugira

“…These findings underscore the need for integrated management approaches that address both HIV and DM to improve health outcomes for this population. Future research could also explore the causes of hospitalization and non-retention among PWH and DM.…”
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A post-hoc analysis of risk factors for poor quality of life after surgical treatment of spondylodiscitis by Krishnan Sircar, Dorothee Jochimsen, Charlotte Meyer-Schwickerath, Norma Jung, Nikolaus Kernich, Peer Eysel, Ayla Yagdiran

“…While it is known that even after successful surgical treatment, the QoL of spondylodiscitis patients remains below that of the general population, risk factors for a poor outcome have not been described so far. …”
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Amalgamation and Local Finance: A Case Study of Ukraine by Glendal Wright, Sergii Slukhai, Bohdan Yakymchuk

“…There have been significant regional and urban/rural variations based on the population segments and access to financial resources. …”
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Impact of antimicrobial stewardship interventions on post-elective caesarean antibiotic prophylaxis and surgical site infections by Valerie Xue Fen Seah, Rina Yue Ling Ong, Cedric Wei Ming Poh, Kai Qian Kam, Shahul Hameed Mohamed Siraj, Koh Cheng Thoon

“…Background Antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASP) aim to improve appropriate antimicrobial use but few studies have described its impact on unique population such as obstetrics. Post-operative antibiotics are unnecessary especially in those without surgical site infections (SSI) risk factors (e.g., obesity). …”
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Accuracy of administrative data for surveillance of healthcare-associated infections: a systematic review by Karel G M Moons, Marc J M Bonten, Maaike S M van Mourik, Pleun Joppe van Duijn, Grace M Lee

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Machine Learning Model for Imbalanced Cholera Dataset in Tanzania by Judith Leo, Edith Luhanga, Kisangiri Michael

“…Cholera epidemic remains a public threat throughout history, affecting vulnerable population living with unreliable water and substandard sanitary conditions. …”
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The use of wheatgrass (<i>Thinopyrum intermedium</i>) in breeding by I. V. Pototskaya, V. P. Shamanin, A. N. Aydarov, A. I. Morgounov

“…In Omsk State Agrarian University, the variety Sova was developed by mass selection of the most winter-hardy biotypes with their subsequent combination from the population of wheatgrass obtained from The Land Institute. …”
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Modeling the determinants of cigarette consumption in Iranian households with children under 5 years of age using the Income and Expenditure Survey 2021 by Shakila Bagheri, Naser Kamyari, Saeed Hesam, Maryam Seyedtabib

“…This study reveals different patterns of smoking prevalence in different population subgroups and emphasizes the need for targeted interventions to effectively reduce smoking rates.…”
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International Scope of Emergency Ultrasound: Barriers in Applying Ultrasound to Guide Central Line Placement by Providers in Nairobi, Kenya by Fareen Zaver, Keith Boniface, Benjamin Wachira, Grace Wanjiku, Hamid Shokoohi

“…Perceived barriers to US-guided CVC placement in our population closely mirrored those found among North American physicians, including lack of training and limited availability of US machines and equipment. …”
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Presenting a Worthy Governance Model for Tourism in Iran\'s Post-Coronavirus Era by Laaya Jalilian, Mohsen Ahadnejad, hiwa865@gmail.com

“…The qualitative component of the study utilized interviews as a tool for data analysis and the examination of relevant tourism indicators. The statistical population comprises experts and stakeholders involved in the tourism sector in Iran, with a sample size of 14 individuals selected through a combination of purposive and snowball sampling techniques. …”
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The main features of military law in Ukrainian lands during the XVIII century by B. H. Holovko

“…Moreover, it has been proved that legal norms also regulated the prosecution of military personnel who violated law and order during redeployment, cantonment, and communication with each other and the local population. In addition, it has been shown that the most common universal type of punishment for violation of military laws was a fine, but certain features of the punishment were determined by the social status of the offender – the nobility was deprived of their social privileges as an additional punishment, and lower-ranking soldiers were subject to corporal punishment. …”
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Safety of Dupilumab Therapy for Atopic Dermatitis during Pregnancy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Verónica Sánchez-García, Eva de-Miguel-Balsa, José-Manuel Ramos-Rincón, Isabel Belinchón-Romero

“…In conclusion, the current scientific evidence suggests that dupilumab is probably safe during pregnancy and preconception in women with AD, with no significant increase in the risk of miscarriage or congenital malformations compared to the general population. However, the results of this review are inconclusive due to the limited number of large, well-designed clinical studies. …”
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Suicide Ideation among Outpatients with Alcohol Use Disorder by Wen-Yu Hsu, Ting-Gang Chang, Cheng-Chen Chang, Nan-Ying Chiu, Chieh-Hsin Lin, Hsien-Yuan Lane

“…Therefore, clinicians should pay close attention to the suicidal ideation problem in this population. Furthermore, appropriate medication or management programs for suicide prevention should be considered.…”
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Homeobox genes encoding WOX transcription factors in the flowering parasitic plant Monotropa hypopitys by A. V. Shchennikova, O. A. Shulga, E. Z. Kochieva, A. V. Beletsky, M. A. Filyushin, N. V. Ravin, K. G. Skryabin

“…The formation and maintenance of plant stem cell populations are controlled by the WOX family of homeobox-containing transcription factors. …”
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Enhancing Wildlife Detection Using Thermal Imaging Drones: Designing the Flight Path by Byungwoo Chang, Byungmook Hwang, Wontaek Lim, Hankyu Kim, Wanmo Kang, Yong-Su Park, Dongwook W. Ko

“…This study highlights the potential of thermal imaging drones for accurately estimating wildlife populations and supporting conservation efforts.…”
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