Significant Decline of Malaria Incidence in Southwest of Iran (2001–2014) by Shokrollah Salmanzadeh, Masoud Foroutan-Rad, Shahram Khademvatan, Sasan Moogahi, Shahla Bigdeli

“…The highest infection rate was observed in non-Iranian populations with number 459 (84.85%) and imported cases 508 (93.90%). …”
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Microglia Play a Major Role in Direct Viral-Induced Demyelination by Dhriti Chatterjee, Kaushiki Biswas, Soma Nag, S. G. Ramachandra, Jayasri Das Sarma

“…Microglia are the resident macrophage-like populations in the central nervous system (CNS). Microglia remain quiescent, unable to perform effector and antigen presentation (APC) functions until activated by injury or infection, and have been suggested to represent the first line of defence for the CNS. …”
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Environmental DNA Reveals Habitat Variables Driving Platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) Distribution Across an Urbanised Landscape by Tamielle Brunt, Matt Cecil, Josh Griffiths, Christine Adams‐Hosking, Peter J. Murray, Annabel L. Smith

“…In south‐east Queensland, Australia, little is known about the impacts of the urban stream syndrome on the platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus), meaning that populations cannot be adequately managed by conservation practitioners. …”
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Increased Chemokine Production is a Hallmark of Rhesus Macaque Natural Killer Cells Mediating Robust Anti-HIV Envelope-Specific Antibody-Dependent Cell-Mediated Cytotoxicity by Junsuke Nohara, Tyler Evangelous, Madison Berry, Whitney Beck, Sarah Mudrak, Shalini Jha, R. Keith Reeves, Kevin J. Wiehe, Justin Pollara, Georgia Tomaras, Todd Bradley, Guido Ferrari

“…CD107a+ and CD107a– populations were analyzed individually using single-cell RNA sequencing.  …”
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Effects of synergistic fermentation of tea bee pollen with bacteria and enzymes on growth and intestinal health of Apis cerana cerana by Panpan Xue, Le Xu, Yakai Tian, Mingkui Lv, Pingping Fang, Kun Dong, Qiuye Lin, Zhenhui Cao

“…These findings provide a scientific foundation for application of fermented feeds to enhance the health of A. c. cerana populations and contribute to the sustainable development of apiculture in China.…”
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Contrasting Effects of Systemic Monocyte/Macrophage and CD4+ T Cell Depletion in a Reversible Ureteral Obstruction Mouse Model of Chronic Kidney Disease by Lee D. Chaves, Liby Mathew, Mohammed Shakaib, Anthony Chang, Richard J. Quigg, Tipu S. Puri

“…Flow cytometry and immunohistochemistry confirmed depletion of target cell populations. C57BL/6 mice treated with the GK1.5 antibody to deplete CD4+ T cells had higher BUN levels and delayed recovery from rUUO. …”
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Strategic Health Diplomacy: An Indonesia’s Approach in Securing COVID-19 Booster Vaccine Supplies by Deasy Silvya Sari, Mas Halimah, Akim Akim, Renata Maximillian, Fakhri Sabiq Muawal, Nathanael Jusac Lie

“…As nations endeavor to protect their populations, health diplomacy emerges as a pivotal strategy. …”
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Meaning mindset theory: a transdiagnostic approach to mental health promotion and intervention for children by Laura Lynne Armstrong, Emmalyne Watt, Catherine Laura Potter, Brent L. Epperson

“…To date, the DREAM program, as well as MMT more broadly, has been tested in diverse populations with school-aged children, families, neurodiverse and intellectually gifted young people, homeless men, and Black families, among others. …”
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Determination of Carbon Footprint for Local Administrations: A Case Study for Ümraniye Municipality by Betül Hande GÜRSOY HAKSEVENLER, G. Nur Çelik Onat, Begüm Akpinar, Tuğba Bedel

“…In this study, Ümraniye which is a rapidly developing and populous district was chosen as the pilot area. The carbon footprint of transportation, housing, industry, public institutions (hospitals, schools, etc.) within the district was investigated. …”
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Highly selective-notch band ultrawide band antenna: A review by Anees Abbas, Wahaj Abbas Awan, Niamat Hussain, Domin Choi, Sangmin Lee, Nam Kim

“…To overcome these problems the researchers have proposed different band-notch techniques to mitigate the interferences in this densely populated wireless network era. The primary objective of this review article is to offer comprehensive insights into various highly selective notch-band UWB antennas, presenting a clearer overview of the techniques used to mitigate interference from narrowband signals that overlap with the UWB spectrum. …”
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An Empirical Analysis of the Current Need for Teleneuromedical Care in German Hospitals without Neurology Departments by G. W. Ickenstein, S. Groß, D. Tenckhoff, P. Hausn, U. Becker, J. Klisch, S. Isenmann

“…At present, modern telemedicine methods are being introduced, that may contribute to reducing lack of qualified stroke patient care, particularly in less populated regions. With the help of video conferencing systems, a so-called neuromedical teleconsultation is carried out. …”
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A cohort-based assessment of drug use trends during the COVID-19 pandemic: relationship with mood and sociodemographic factors in Brazil by Nubia Heidrich, Nubia Heidrich, Maurício Schüler Nin, Felipe Borges Almeida, Felipe Borges Almeida, Hilda M. R. M. Constant, Luana Freese, Helena M. T. Barros, Helena M. T. Barros

“…These findings highlight the importance of monitoring patterns of substance use and mental health in times of crisis, especially in vulnerable populations. Such knowledge is essential to inform public health strategies and prepare health systems to face future global crises.…”
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Spatially mapping the tumour immune microenvironments of non-small cell lung cancer by Lysanne Desharnais, Mark Sorin, Morteza Rezanejad, Bridget Liu, Elham Karimi, Aline Atallah, Anikka M. Swaby, Miranda W. Yu, Samuel Doré, Saskia Hartner, Benoit Fiset, Yuhong Wei, Baharak Kadang, Roni Rayes, Philippe Joubert, Sophie Camilleri-Broët, Pierre-Olivier Fiset, Daniela F. Quail, Jonathan D. Spicer, Logan A. Walsh

“…This spatial analysis revealed distinct patterns of immune cell aggregation, particularly among macrophage populations, that correlated with patient prognosis differentially in adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, suggesting potential new strategies for therapeutic intervention. …”
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Apathy and Emotion-Based Decision-Making in Amnesic Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer’s Disease by Sophie Bayard, Jean-Pierre Jacus, Stéphane Raffard, Marie-Christine Gely-Nargeot

“…The role of an abnormal IGT performance as a risk factor for the development of apathy needs to be investigated in other clinical populations and in normal aging.…”
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Affordability, negative experiences, perceived racism, and health care system distrust among black American women aged 45 and over by Jacqueline Wiltshire, Carla Jackie Sampson, Echu Liu, Myra Michelle DeBose, Paul I Musey, Keith Elder

“…Future research should explore the applicability of these findings to other marginalized populations.…”
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Monitoring Brazilian Food Security Based on Emergy Concepts: A Proposed Approach by Rafael Araujo Nacimento, Mario Duarte Canever, Luiz Carlos Terra dos Santos, Cecília Almeida, Feni Agostinho, Biagio Fernando Giannetti

“…Furthermore, the findings highlight that vulnerable populations face significant challenges in achieving food security due to their increased efforts to generate income relative to the emergy they receive for their social welfare. …”
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Variability of mitochondrial DNA D-loop sequences in Zabaikalskaya horse breed by L. A. Khrabrova, N. V. Blohina, B. Z. Bazaron, T. N. Khamiruev

“…Genetic analysis of the mitochondrial genome of the Zabaikalskaya horse revealed a high level of diversity of haplotypes and haplogroups, which are typical for the horse populations of Eurasia.…”
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Gis tools and numeric model to forecast the floods extend along the Rhouireg river, city of Taza, Morocco by Layan Badr, Zemzami Mahmoud, Benaabidate Lahcen, Ben Abbou Mohamed

“…In this study, we used a 1D hydrodynamic model to predict the extent of future floods and eventually present the floodable areas on a satellite image covering a densely populated section of the Rhouireg river, located in the eastern part of Taza city. …”
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Comprehensive single-cell pan-cancer atlas unveils IFI30+ macrophages as key modulators of intra-tumoral immune dynamics by Lihe Jiang, Lihe Jiang, Lihe Jiang, Peili Wang, Peili Wang, Yixuan Hou, Jingying Chen, Hua Li, Hua Li

“…Our approach involves a multi-omics analysis of IFI30 tumor immunological profile in the macrophage-mediated Tumor Microenvironment (TME), spanning various cancers and bolstered by rigorous co-culture laboratory work.ResultsIFI30 predominantly localizes in monocyte/macrophage populations, correlating strongly with immune cell infiltration. …”
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Prevalence of Provocative Seizures in Persons with Epilepsy: A Longitudinal Study at Khon Kaen University Hospital, Thailand by Nutthaya Vongkasamchai, Sunee Lertsinudom, Acharawan Topark-Ngarm, Udomlack Peansukwech, Kittisak Sawanyawisuth, Somsak Tiamkao, Integrated Epilepsy Research Group

“…There are limited data of prevalence and major provocative factors in Asian populations. Methods. This study was performed at the Epilepsy Clinic, Khon Kaen University Hospital. …”
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