Unlocking Learning: Investigating the Replayability of Educational Games by Rose Oluwaseun Adetunji, Abejide Ade-Ibijola

“…We conducted a systematic literature review to address this gap by elucidating the impact of replayability in educational games on learners’ behaviour in e-learning. …”
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iPSC Technology Revolutionizes CAR-T Cell Therapy for Cancer Treatment by Jiepu Zong, Yan-Ruide Li

“…Importantly, this technology enables the production of clinical-grade CAR-T cells, significantly reducing manufacturing costs and time, and facilitating their use as allogeneic cell therapies to treat multiple cancer patients simultaneously. In this review, we aim to elucidate essential facets of current cancer therapy, delineate its utility, enumerate its advantages and drawbacks, and offer an in-depth evaluation of a novel and pragmatic approach to cancer treatment.…”
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Posttraumatic Bacillus cereus Endophthalmitis: Clinical Characteristics and Antibiotic Susceptibilities by Feng Mei, Jiaqi Lin, Manli Liu, Yao Yang, Xiaofeng Lin, Fang Duan

“…In this retrospective, noncomparative case series, the medical records of eyes with culture-proven Bacillus cereus endophthalmitis treated from January 2016 to December 2019 at a referral center were reviewed. Clinical features, antibiotic susceptibilities, and visual outcomes were assessed. …”
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Processus de coconstruction d’une grille critériée pour l’évaluation de productions écrites complexes à l’université by Elisabeth Martin, Catherine Lefrançois, Anne Guichard, Diane Tapp, Louise Arsenault

“…Following a literature review and the exploration of tools previously used in one university faculty, an inductive and iterative approach helped develop an evaluation grid including eight criteria divided into sub-criteria, each being accompanied by a qualitative descriptive scale. …”
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Digital health applications and health literacy: an explorative analysis by Aylin Imeri, Sabrina Schorr, Sebastian Merkel

“…For this study, all 53 DiGA listed in the official registry were reviewed. We searched the DiGA registry to answer the following research question: do DiGA measure health literacy and which health literacy measurement instruments are applied? …”
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Pneumoperitoneum in a Micropremie: Not Always NEC by Ahmed Khan, Koert de Waal

“…Perforated Meckel's diverticulum in a premature newborn is very rare, and a review of literature reveals only one other reported case. …”
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A holistic exploration of porous asphalt mixtures: From durability and permeability to low-temperature and functional properties by Yue Zhou, Zhiqiang Cheng, Xiaoguang Zheng, Tao Wang, Xiaoliang Wu, Xiaoxiao Yu, Shengjia Xie

“…This article provides a comprehensive review of the research progress on porous asphalt mixtures, focusing on their durability, permeability, low-temperature performance, and functionality. …”
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The Role of Angiotensin Antagonism in Coronary Plaque Regression: Insights from the Glagovian Model by Abdul H. Alkatiri, Doni Firman, Amir A. Alkatiri, Paskalis I. Suryajaya, Albert Sudharsono

“…In contrary, the use of ACEi did not demonstrated significant plaque regression, which may be attributed to the heavy plaque calcification in respective studies. On this review, we aim to present the basic mechanism on the role of RAAS in plaque modulation and its arterial remodeling aspect, which is then integrated with the clinical evidence based on the available intravascular ultrasonography (IVUS) studies on coronary arteries.…”
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Bladder Cancer and Cancer Stem Cells: Basic Science and Implications for Therapy by Richard T. Bryan

“…The recently identified bladder cancer stem cells are considered to be mediators of resistance to current therapies and therefore represent strong candidate biological targets. The aim of this review is to discuss the background and basic science of such cells, and the implications for current and future therapies.…”
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Principles of portal hypertension treatment at patients with liver cirrhosis by Ye. A. Fedosina, M. V. Mayevskaya, V. T. Ivashkin

“…The aim of review. To describe modern principles of portal hypertension treatment in patients with liver cirrhosis (LC).Original positions. …”
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Disruptive technologies that deliver a circular economy for plastics by Katherine E.S. Locock, Andrew Terhorst, Sarah King, Kymberley R. Scroggie

“…A circular economy for plastics reduces plastic pollution and climate effects and provides social and economic benefits. This article reviews the patent landscape and identifies disruptive technologies that contribute to a circular economy for plastics. …”
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Changes in cortisol secretion and the role of the glucocorticoid receptor in the development of the immune response in patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection by Malvina Todorova, Katya Todorova

“…The aim of this exposition is to address the question of whether SARS-CoV-2 causes disruptions in the hormonal regulation of glucocorticoid hormones. Based on a thorough review of the current literature, it is suggested that the virus could potentially directly damage the hypothalamus, leading to a disruption in the regulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. …”
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Extramural Venous Invasion as Prognostic Factor of Recurrence in Stage 1 and 2 Colon Cancer by E. E. van Eeghen, M. J. Flens, M. M. R. Mulder, R. J. L. F. Loffeld

“…Methods. 184 patients treated for stage 1 and 2 colon cancer were included with a follow-up of at least 5 years. Chart review was performed and EMVI was assessed by two separate pathologists. …”
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Application of raman spectroscopy in the non-invasive diagnosis of urological diseases via urine by Ailiyaer Ainiwaer, ShuWen Sun, Ayinuer Bohetiyaer, Yuchao Liu, Yufeng Jiang, Wentao Zhang, JingCheng Zhang, Tianyuan Xu, Hanyang Chen, Xudong Yao, Chengyou Jia, Yang Yan

“…Objectives: The objective of this review is to provide a comprehensive overview of the utilization of Raman spectroscopy in urinary system diseases, highlighting its potential in non-invasive diagnostic methodologies for early diagnosis and prognostic assessment of urinary ailments. …”
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Unveiling the molecular and cellular links between obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome and vascular aging by Wei Liu, Le Zhang, Wenhui Liao, Huiguo Liu, Wukaiyang Liang, Jinhua Yan, Yi Huang, Tao Jiang, Qian Wang, Cuntai Zhang, Peifang Wei

“…A substantial proportion of OSAHS patients, estimated to be between 40% and 80%, have comorbidities such as hypertension, heart failure, coronary artery disease, pulmonary hypertension, atrial fibrillation, aneurysm, and stroke, all of which are closely associated with VA. This review examines the molecular and cellular features common to both OSAHS and VA, highlighting decreased melatonin secretion, impaired autophagy, increased apoptosis, increased inflammation and pyroptosis, increased oxidative stress, accelerated telomere shortening, accelerated stem cell depletion, metabolic disorders, imbalanced protein homeostasis, epigenetic alterations, and dysregulated neurohormonal signaling. …”
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Climate change response measures in South African road transport sector: lessons from BRICS countries by Maijane M. Mashamaite

“…This article used desk research to gather information on mitigation and adaptation actions adopted by BRICS countries from various sources like government documents, the internet, books, articles and scientific reviews. It is therefore, deduced that BRICS countries can promote climate-friendly transport by prioritizing green logistics, green innovation and renewable natural resources, while promoting sustainable development and supporting renewable energy. …”
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Applications of Behavioral Economics and Neuroeconomics in Mental Health by Barno Sayfutdinovna Abdullaeva, Diyorjon Abdullaev, Laylo Djuraeva, Dilfuza Karimullaevna Sagdullaeva, Azam Kholikov

“…Method: In this narrative review, we summarized the current evidence regarding the applications of behavioral economics and neuroeconomics approaches in the field of mental health. …”
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Thyroid Function after Subtotal Thyroidectomy in Patients with Graves’ Hyperthyroidism by E. J. Limonard, P. H. Bisschop, E. Fliers, E. J. Nieveen van Dijkum

“…Subjects and Methods. We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of all patients (𝑛=62) who underwent subtotal thyroidectomy for recurrent Graves’ hyperthyroidism between 1992 and 2008 in our hospital. …”
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Challenges in enabling aging-in-place initiatives in aging and shrinking Japanese cities: a case of the Gifu suburbs by Tomoko Kubo, Nobuhiko Komaki, Kensaku Tanaka

“… This study first reviewed previous literature on 1) the residential environments and everyday lives of older adults to examine universal factors enabling aging-in-place initiatives, and 2) the generation and outcomes of aging and shrinking suburbs in the Japanese context, via comparisons with case studies in Western cities. …”
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Mechanisms and environmental factors shaping the ecosystem of brain macrophages by Silvia Penati, Simone Brioschi, Zhangying Cai, Claudia Z. Han, Claudia Z. Han, Marco Colonna, Marco Colonna

“…Defining the molecular underpinnings controlling the transcriptional and epigenetic programs of microglia and BAMs is one of the upcoming challenges for the field. In this review, we outline current knowledge on ontogeny, phenotypic diversity, and the factors shaping the ecosystem of brain macrophages. …”
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