Evaluation of the rainfed and irrigated conditions on biomass and essential oil yield of German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) in response to melatonin foliar application by Hossein Gorgini Shabankareh, Mohammad Reza Asgharipour, Ali Salehi Sardoei, Ahmad Reza Kamaliun, Hamid Mohammadi, Mansour Ghorbanpour

“…Based on these findings, combining rainfed cultivation with melatonin application is a promising and environmentally friendly strategy to enhance drought tolerance, growth, and biochemical content in German chamomile.…”
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The <i>Meq</i> Genes of Nigerian Marek’s Disease Virus (MDV) Field Isolates Contain Mutations Common to Both European and US High Virulence Strains by Joseph N. Patria, Luka Jwander, Ifeoma Mbachu, Levi Parcells, Brian Ladman, Jakob Trimpert, Benedikt B. Kaufer, Phaedra Tavlarides-Hontz, Mark S. Parcells

“…Discussion: Our data, suggest a direct effect of the vaccine strategy on the selection of Meq mutations. Moreover, we posit the evolution of the next higher level of virulence MDVs, a very virulent plus plus pathotype (vv++).…”
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Association between some environmental risk factors and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder among children in Egypt: a case-control study by Riham Abdelhamid Hussein, Rania Hussein Refai, Aleya Hanafy El-zoka, Hanan Galal Azouz, Mohamed Fakhry Hussein

“…Future efforts to determine the best preventive strategy in Egypt must be based on a better knowledge of the role of environmental risk factors in the etiology of the disorder. …”
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Effects of Mating and Social Exposure on Cell Proliferation in the Adult Male Prairie Vole (Microtus ochrogaster) by A. E. Castro, L. J. Young, F. J. Camacho, R. G. Paredes, N. F. Diaz, W. Portillo

“…Microtus ochrogaster is a rodent with a monogamous reproductive strategy characterized by strong pair bond formation after 6 h of mating. …”
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Effects of dribbling restrictions in small-sided games on aerobic and anaerobic fitness in youth basketball players by Mingbang Li, Liang Tan, Hong Wu, Jianwei Wu

“…This makes it a potentially valuable strategy for designing SSGs in basketball training. …”
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Neuregulin1 ameliorates metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease via the ERK/SIRT1 signaling pathways by Chengan Xu, Shouhao Wang, Di Meng, Mingshan Wang, Rong Yan, Yining Dai

“…This study might indicate a new therapeutic strategy for MAFLD.…”
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Exploring Web-Based Support for Suicidal Ideation in the Scottish Population: Usability Study by Heather McClelland, Rory C O'Connor, Laura Gibson, Donald J MacIntyre

“…Evaluation of the website was based on website engagement, marketing strategy, and direct web user feedback via a cross-sectional survey. …”
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Structured follow-up pathway to support people after transient ischaemic attack and minor stroke (SUPPORT TIA): protocol for a feasibility study and process evaluation by Grace M Turner, Melanie Calvert, Sue Jowett, Robbie Foy, Jonathan Mant, Sarah Tearne, Lou Atkins, Rachael Jones, Smitaa Patel, Phillip Collis

“…A lay summary and dissemination strategy will be codesigned with consumers. The lay summary and journal publication will be distributed on social media.Trial registration number ISRCTN39864003.…”
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Classification and Statistical Trend Analysis in Detecting Glaucomatous Visual Field Progression by Cristiana Valente, Elisa D’Alessandro, Michele Iester

“…., Dublin, CA). Full threshold strategy was also accepted for baseline tests. Progression was analyzed by using Hodapp–Parrish–Anderson classification and the Advanced Glaucoma Intervention Study visual field defect score. …”
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Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Stem Cell-Based Therapy in Treating Asherman Syndrome: A System Review and Meta-Analysis by Yiming Zhao, Qifan Luo, Xiao Zhang, Yafei Qin, Jingpeng Hao, Dejun Kong, Hongda Wang, Guangming Li, Xiangying Gu, Hao Wang

“…Current treatment was still limited, and stem cell-based therapy has been proposed as a novel strategy for management of AS. Here, we conducted a meta-analysis of self-controlled clinical trials to assess the effectiveness and safety of stem cell-based therapy in Asherman syndrome patients who have failed in conventional treatment. …”
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In-Situ Electrospinning Dressings Loaded with Kaempferol for Reducing MMP9 to Promote Diabetic Ulcer Healing by Li J, Meng H, Guo W, Zhou L, Wu S, Gao G, Liu Q, You D, Qu W

“…Jianwen Li,1,2,&ast; Hongqi Meng,3,&ast; Wenlai Guo,3 Lubin Zhou,4 Siyu Wu,3 Guanghui Gao,4 Quanzhe Liu,3 Di You,5 Wenrui Qu2,3 1Gastroenteric Medicine and Digestive Endoscopy Center, the Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, People’s Republic of China; 2Joint International Research Laboratory of Ageing Active Strategy and Bionic Health in Northeast Asia of Ministry of Education, Changchun, 130041, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Hand Surgery, the Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, People’s Republic of China; 4Polymeric and Soft Materials Laboratory, Advanced Institute of Materials Science, School of Chemical Engineering, Changchun University of Technology, Changchun, 130012, People’s Republic of China; 5Department of Anesthesiology, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Di You; Guanghui Gao, Email youdi1118@jlu.edu.cn; ghgao@ccut.edu.cnBackground: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are often associated with persistent inflammatory response, impaired macrophage polarization, and slow vascular regeneration. …”
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DIAGNOSTIC VALUE OF LABORATORY TESTS OF WOMEN IN THE DYNAMICS OF TREATMENT OF PERIODONTAL DISEASES CONCOMITANT WITH BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS by T.O. Petrushanko, A.D. Krutikova, E.I. Krutikova

“…The lack of clear dental screening strategy for women with bacterial vaginosis (BV) leads to inadequate treatment planning, since atypical triggering factors are not considered, despite the given evidence for the presence of chronic generalized inflammatory and inflammatory-dystrophic periodontal diseases in patients with BV. …”
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Development and Evaluation of Aloperine-Loaded Nanostructured Lipid Carriers for the Treatment of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension by Liu H, Liu S, Ma P, Ma L, Liu Y, Zhao F, Zhou R

“…Furthermore, the concentrations of aloperine in the lungs of the NLCs group were 1.79, 3.78, and 2.30 times higher than those in the solution group at three time points (0.25 h, 1.5 h, 4 h), suggesting that NLCs can increase the accumulation of aloperine in the lungs.Conclusion: Our findings suggest that NLCs loaded with aloperine could offer a promising strategy for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension.Keywords: aloperine, nanostructured lipid carrier, aerosol inhalation, pharmacokinetics…”
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Effectiveness of a Social Cognitive Theory-based health education intervention on depression (SCODESS) among mothers of children with cancer in Klang Valley, Selangor, Malaysia-A q... by Wan Syahirah Wan Ghazali, Halimatus Sakdiah Minhat, Sherina Mohd Sidik, Iqmer Nashriq Mohd Nazan

“…As a potential preventive strategy for depression, the content of the SCODESS intervention should be revisited, emphasizing cancer-related knowledge and problem-focused coping as crucial components. …”
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Systematic review and meta-analysis on the prevalence and risk factors of oral frailty among older adults by Pingping Huang, Linjing Wu, Rongxiang Zhang, Rongxiang Zhang, Shiqi Chen, Shiqi Chen, Yu Zhang, Yuan Chen, Yuan Chen

“…ObjectivesThe present study aim to systematically review the prevalence and influencing factors of oral frailty in older people.MethodsA search strategy was developed and implemented to systematically review literature across PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, MEDLINE (via EBSCOhost), CINAHL, the Cochrane Library, Scopus, China Knowledge Resource Integrated Database (CNKI), Wanfang Data, Chinese Biomedical Database (CBM), and Weipu Database (VIP), in accordance with the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. …”
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What Affects Agricultural Green Total Factor Productivity in China? A Configurational Perspective Based on Dynamic Fuzzy-Set Qualitative Comparative Analysis by Danni Lu, Xinhuan Zhang, Degang Yang, Shubao Zhang

“…Major economic events, such as the 2008 financial crisis and policy shifts, including the 2012 “Ecological Civilization” strategy, significantly altered the effectiveness of existing configurations. …”
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The proneural transcription factor Atoh1 promotes odontogenic differentiation in human dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) by Camila Sabatini, Huey-Jiun Lin, Galib Ovik, Richard Hall, Techung Lee

“…The finding may offer an innovative strategy for gene-based regeneration of the pulp-dentin complex.…”
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Slope Aspect Differentiation of Pisha Sandstone Slide Erosion and Its Response to Meteorological Factors by REN Yanan, LI Long, ZHANG Shangxuan, ZHANG Yu, ZHOU Xingchen

“…Clarifying the erosion mechanisms in this region is of great importance for the ecological protection and high-quality development strategy of the Yellow River Basin. [Methods] Using the gully slope system in Inner Mongolia as the study area, field monitoring and three-dimensional laser scanning technology were employed to analyze the spatial and temporal changes in micro-topography and erosion characteristics of the erosion interface under different slope aspects. …”
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Cross-Stressful Adaptation to Drought and High Salinity Is Related to Variable Antioxidant Defense, Proline Metabolism, and <i>Dehydrin b</i> Expression in White Clover by Yao Ling, Duo Wang, Yan Peng, Dandan Peng, Zhou Li

“…A previous exposure to drought priming (DP) or salt priming (SP) could significantly improve future tolerance to both the same and different abiotic stresses, which is an effective mitigation strategy for plants to adapt to changing environmental conditions. …”
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Understanding the use of the National Early Warning Score 2 in acute care settings: a realist review protocol by Nia Roberts, Geoff Wong, Michelle Treacy, Mandy Odell

“…The findings will inform clinicians of what helps and/or hinders appropriate use of the NEWS2 in clinical practice, thus helping to facilitate successful implementation.Methods and analysis Our realist review will follow Pawson’s iterative six step process: (1) Development of initial programme theory. (2) Searching the literature; an information scientist will develop, pilot and refine the search strategy. A systematic search will be completed, based on subject relevancy on the following databases: Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Medline, Embase (OvidSP), Web of Science (Science Citation Index and Social Science Citation), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Joanna Briggs Institute, Ethos, Proquest Dissertations and Theses Global, and Google Scholar for documents dating from 1997 (date of the first published EWS) to present. …”
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