The Power of Perception: Unpacking the Role of Negative Thinking in High School Students’ Test Anxiety by Damla Kahraman, Elif Özüm Kuş Işık, Mehmet Hakan Türkçapar, Cemile Dur Öztürk, Duygu Betül Özkanca, Nilüfer Koçtürk, Eyüp Sabır Erbiçer, Türkan Doğan, Ercan Akın

“…Lastly, the test-oriented domain had three themes: distraction during test, inefficient test-taking strategies, and negative study skills assessment. The study’s findings revealed that students have negative cognitions that have emerged as thoughts related to self, others, the future, and testing itself. …”
Get full text

Impact of long-term cyanotoxin exposure on cattle: Biochemical, histological, and oxidative stress assessment by Mounira Bensalem, Amina Amrani, Hadjer Zaidi, Fateh Sedrati, Omar Laouar, Zhi Wang, Hichem Nasri

“…The bioaccumulation of cyanotoxins in livestock emphasizes the urgent need for preventive measures, including water monitoring, restricted livestock access to contaminated sites, and farmer education. These strategies are vital to mitigate risks under the “One Health” approach, ensuring sustainable livestock and public health.…”
Get full text

Natural history of radiotherapy-induced dysgeusia among oral and oropharyngeal cancer patients undergoing different treatment modalities by Natália Rangel Palmier, Bruno Augusto Linhares Almeida Mariz, Letícia Rodrigues-Oliveira, Karina Morais-Faria, César Augusto Migliorati, Luiz Paulo Kowalski, Karina Moutinho, Thaís Bianca Brandão, Alan Roger Santos-Silva, Ana Carolina Prado-Ribeiro

“…High incidence of tube feeding use due to mal-nutrition associated to appetite loss and dysgeusia highlights the importance of working on strategies for dysgeusia management.…”
Get full text

Accuracy of the combined method (auscultation and pH measurement) and ultrasonography for confirmation of gastric tube placement: a study protocol for a prospective study by Fernanda Raphael Escobar Gimenes, Rosana Aparecida Pereira, Mayara Carvalho Godinho Rigobello, Jorge Elias Junior, Carlos Alberto Grespan Bonacim, Renata Cristina de Campos Pereira Silveira, Fernanda Caroline Bonardi, Roosevelt Santos Nunes

“…Introduction Patients using a nasogastric tube (NGT) are vulnerable to adverse events, therefore proper assessment of these patients, verification of the correct tube placement and constant monitoring by the nursing staff are strategies that can reduce adverse events and risks associated with the care. …”
Get full text

The role of morphological adaptability in Vibrio cholerae’s motility by Jun Xu, Keigo Abe, Toshio Kodama, Marzia Sultana, Denise Chac, Susan M. Markiewicz, Hideyuki Matsunami, Erika Kuba, Shiyu Tsunoda, Munirul Alam, Ana A. Weil, Shuichi Nakamura, Tetsu Yamashiro

“…These findings offer critical insights into the morphological flexibility of V. cholerae and its potential implications for infection dynamics, paving the way for more effective strategies in managing and preventing cholera outbreaks.…”
Get full text

Altered Hemodynamics Associated with Pathogenesis of the Vertebral Artery Dissecting Aneurysms by Akira Kurata, Sachio Suzuki, Kazuhisa Iwamoto, Kuniaki Nakahara, Katsutoshi Abe, Madoka Inukai, June Niki, Makoto Sasaki, Kiyotaka Fujii, Shingo Konno, Shinichi Kan, Kazuaki Fukasaku

“…In cases with dissection proximal to the tortuous course of the vertebral artery, retrograde inflow will occur more frequently than antegrade, which should be taken into account in designing therapeutic strategies.…”
Get full text

Factors Associated With Missing Biological Samples in the Dog Aging Project by Sydney N. Holland, Amanda K. Tinkle, Jena N. Prescott, Brianna L. Blattman, Robyn L. McClelland, Yunbi Nam, Dog Aging Project Consortium, Kate E. Creevy, Virginia R. Fajt

“…Objectives This research assesses missing biospecimen samples within the PRECISION cohort of the DAP, aiming to identify contributing factors and propose mitigation strategies. Methods Ninety sample kits collected between August 2021 and October 2021 were evaluated for the missingness of individual kit components. …”
Get full text

Enhancing bioactive compound stability of stinging nettle (Urtica dioica L.) leaves via advanced packaging techniques by Mia Dujmović, Mia Kurek, Zdenko Mlinar, Sanja Radman, Nevena Opačić, Sandra Voća, Jana Šic Žlabur

“…Therefore, modified atmosphere packaging and the selection of polymeric materials during the 14-day storage period were investigated as possible strategies for the preservation of the bioactive compounds of fresh nettle leaves. …”
Get full text

Environmental innovations as factor of development of petrochemical industry in Russia by A. I. Shinkevich, S. S. Kudryavtseva, Yu. N. Khakimullin, M. I. Farakhov

“…Practical relevance: the conclusions and results presented in the article can be applied in the development of strategies and programs to improve environmental safety in the production of petrochemical products along the entire value chain in this industry. …”
Get full text

Survival feature and trend of female breast cancer: A comprehensive review of survival analysis from cancer registration data by Dan-Dan Tang, Zhuo-Jun Ye, Wan-Wan Liu, Jing Wu, Jing-Yu Tan, Yan Zhang, Qun Xu, Yong-Bing Xiang

“…Differences in age, stage at diagnosis, and molecular subtype may explain some of the disparities, providing evidence for targeted management strategies.…”
Get full text

Assessment of Weight Management Practices among Adults in the United Arab Emirates by Amita Attlee, Nour Atmani, Viktor Stromtsov, Fatima Ali, Rim Tikarly, Sarah Ryad, Ghada Salah, Hayder Hasan, Reyad Obaid

“…Out of 21 selected WM practices, popular strategies included increasing physical activity (52.9%), eating less fat (51.1%), consuming fewer calories (43.3%), joining gym (27.5%), skipping meals (26.1%), and consuming natural herbs and teas (20.7%). …”
Get full text

Plastome data provides new insights into population differentiation and evolution of Ginkgo in the Sichuan Basin of China by Liyun Nie, Fangling Liu, Meixia Wang, Zhuying Jiang, Jiali Kong, Luke R. Tembrock, Shenglong Kan, Penghao Wang, Jie Wang, Zhiqiang Wu, Xiaoli Liu

“…This study provides crucial genomic resources for understanding Ginkgo’s evolution and informs conservation strategies for this endangered species.…”
Get full text

Effects of Floral Characters on the Pollination Biology and Breeding System of <i>Iris setosa</i> (Iridaceae): A Cold-Tolerant Ornamental Species from Jilin Province by Xiyue Zhang, Ruoqi Liu, Lifei Chen, Tianhao Pei, Yu Gao, Xi Lu, Yunwei Zhou

“…Understanding the pollination mechanisms and strategies of <i>I. setosa</i> provides basic reference data on the potential for reproduction, and conservation efforts.…”
Get full text

Estimating population abundance and monitoring population trends of endangered, elusive subterranean mammals (Rodentia: Spalacinae: Nannospalax) using HRAMN methodology by Orsolya Moldován, Szabocs Balogh, Gábor Bakó, Zsolt Molnár, Gyula Szabó, András Molnár, Attila Németh

“…Additionally, the study explored the relationship between the spatial patterns of the blind mole rat mounds and their habitats, offering deeper insights into their ecology and potentially aiding in the development of more effective conservation strategies.…”
Get full text

A ROS-responsive hydrogel encapsulated with matrix metalloproteinase-13 siRNA nanocarriers to attenuate osteoarthritis progression by Qiuyang Wang, Kai Feng, Guangsheng Wan, Wei Liao, Jing Jin, Peng Wang, Xiaolian Sun, Weijun Wang, Qing Jiang

“…Abstract RNA interference (RNAi) and oxidative stress inhibition therapeutic strategies have been extensively utilized in the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA), the most prevalent degenerative joint disease. …”
Get full text

Occurrence and Multi-Locus Genotyping of <i>Giardia duodenalis</i> in Black Goats from Fujian Province, China by Shou-Xiao Huang, Kai Hu, Peng-Fei Fu, Si-Ang Li, Yang Liu, Zhipeng Niu, Dong-Hui Zhou

“…This study contributes to a deeper understanding of <i>G. duodenalis</i> in black goats and provides critical data for the development of targeted control strategies in Fujian Province.…”
Get full text

The Central Role and Possible Mechanisms of Bacterial DNAs in Sepsis Development by Zhenxing Cheng, Simon T. Abrams, James Austin, Julien Toh, Susan Siyu Wang, Zhi Wang, Qian Yu, Weiping Yu, Cheng Hock Toh, Guozheng Wang

“…Understanding the roles of DNA sensors and signal pathways will pave the way for novel therapeutic strategies in many diseases, particularly in sepsis.…”
Get full text

Glutathione reductase plays a role in the metabolism of methylmercury degradation in Rhodotorula mucilaginosa by Yi Guo, Wenlong Deng, Qigui Mo, You Yu, Zhenwang Zhang, Mingjie Wei, Ruiling Tang, Surui Lu, Yanting Su

“…Understanding the metabolic pathways involved, particularly the role of glutathione reductase, enhances our knowledge of how Rhodotorula mucilaginosa responds to methylmercury and opens up new possibilities for future research in bioremediation strategies.…”
Get full text

Temporary ectopic banking as a treatment option for mangled thumb: a case report by Meisam Jafari Kafiabadi, Adel Ebrahimpour, Seyyed Hamidreza Ayatizadeh, Reza Fereidooni, Amirhossein Kamalinia, Mehrdad Sadighi, Farsad Biglari, Seyed Arman Moein

“…This report contributes to the ongoing dialogue on optimal strategies for hand reconstruction, particularly in cases where traditional immediate reconstruction is not feasible.…”
Get full text

Context makes a difference: a qualitative study exploring how to implement a multifactorial falls prevention intervention in the community by Sara Vandervelde, Bernadette Dierckx de Casterlé, Ellen Vlaeyen, Johan Flamaing, Sien Valy, Goedele Belaen, Koen Milisen

“…Conclusions Understanding the existing structures, norms, policies and contextual factors allows us to proactively tailor the implementation strategies and a multifactorial falls prevention intervention to the community context.…”
Get full text