Cross-culturally adapted psychological interventions for the treatment of depression and/or anxiety among young people: A scoping review. by Masuma Pervin Mishu, Lucy Tindall, Philip Kerrigan, Lina Gega

“…Planned adaptation, cultural adaptation of content, and surface and deep structure level adaptations were used in other studies. …”
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Magnitude of Psoriasis and Its Associated Factors, and Quality of Life of Psoriasis Patients among Patients Who Attend Dermatology Clinic at Tibebe Ghion Comprehensive Specialized... by Wosen Ketema, Solomon Ketema Bogale, Eyob Ketema Bogale

“…Systematic random sampling was applied to select study participants until the sample size (318) was fulfilled. A structured interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. …”
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Evaluation of Models for Describing Photosynthetic Light–Response Curves and Estimating Parameters in Rice Leaves at Various Canopy Positions by Yangjie Guo, Yuping Lv

“…However, selecting the most suitable model from numerous available light–response models is still difficult because of the complex canopy structure. This study aimed to evaluate the performance of different models, including the rectangular hyperbolic model (RHM), non-rectangular hyperbolic model (NRHM), exponential model (EM), and modified rectangular hyperbolic model (MRHM), in modeling <i>P</i>_n/<i>I</i> curves and estimating photosynthetic parameters for rice leaves at various canopy positions. …”
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Family Characteristics, Food Security, Expenditure, and Dietary Diversity among Families with and without Concurrently Wasted and Stunted Children in Semarang by Rachma Purwanti, Ignasia Agatha Br Ginting, Nurhanna Putri Aulia, Nuryanto Nuryanto, Fillah Fithra Dieny

“…Subject selection using a consecutive sampling method obtained 72 subjects consisting of 18 subjects in each group of normal, stunted, wasted, and concurrently wasted and stunted (WaSt). Structured questionnaires collected data on the characteristics of fathers, mothers, and families. …”
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Relationship between Degree of Exercise Participation and Active Aging among Older Adults by Yung-Tzung Chang, Chen-Wei Yu, Cheng-Min Chao, Rueg-Juen Chen

“…The data collected were analyzed using structural equation modeling. The results indicated that exercise participation (β = 0.163, p=0.000), social support (β = 0.384, p=0.000), and health literacy (β = 0.360, p=0.000) had significant positive effects on active aging. …”
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Multimodal Imaging Characteristics of ADRP in a Family with p.Thr58Arg Substituted RHO Mutation by Misty Ruppert, John Pyun, K. V. Chalam, David Sierpina

“…We describe multimodal imaging findings in a 58-year-old female with adRP due to a c.173 C > G, p.Thr58Arg rhodopsin mutation (confirmed on genotyping), including ultra-wide-field fundus autofluorescence (UWF-FAF), color scanning laser ophthalmoscopy, structural optical coherence tomography (OCT), OCT-angiography (OCT-A), electroretinography (ERG), and visual field testing (HVF). …”
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Legal aspects of protecting the Ukrainian population against emergencies under martial law by O. A. Lukianykhina, S. A. Petrovska

“…The introduction of martial law on the territory of Ukraine affects the civil defence system in terms of the legal framework and the process of organising disaster protection, which is manifested in the following 1) in addition to the Civil Protection Code of Ukraine No. 5403-VI of 2 October 2012 and departmental by-laws in the field of civil protection of the population from emergencies, an extra legal basis appears in the form of the Decree of the President of Ukraine on the introduction of martial law, the provisions of which may define additional tasks in the field of civil defence; ensure the implementation of functions on protection of the population from emergencies; 2) the structure of public administration is changed, which provides for the establishment of military administrations, which, in cooperation with the military command, ensure coordination of public authorities, in particular those responsible for the protection of the population from emergencies; 3) during the legal regime of martial law, it is allowed to involve citizens of Ukraine in socially useful works carried out to eliminate man-made, natural and military emergencies that occurred during martial law and their consequences It is noted that the procedure for engaging representatives of the categories specified in the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine “On Approval of the Procedure for Engaging Able-bodied Persons in Socially Useful Work under Martial Law” needs to be clarified at the level of individual by-laws and regulations at the level of peculiarities of their collection, notification, management of their activities, disciplinary liability and the system of payment of remuneration in cash or in kind, non-material incentives, their institutionalisation and methodological basis for organising and conducting such work.…”
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Unpacking gendered dynamics in livestock vaccination: Toward more inclusive health strategies by Kaylee A. Byers, Sarah J. Robinson, Lara Hollmann, B. Amarachi Ezeocha, Julia H. Smith, Salome A. Bukachi

“…By considering the intersection of human, animal, and environmental health, this review highlights structural inequities in vaccine distribution and access, the impact of gender roles on decision making and participation in vaccination programs, and the broader implications for animal health and community wellbeing. …”
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Design and Synthesis of Crystalline Al-Doped TiO₂ Buffer Layers for Enhancing Energy Conversion Efficiency of New Photovoltaic Devices by Dongin Kim, Jiwon Lee, Rakhyun Jeong, Ki-Hwan Hwang, Jin-Hyo Boo

“…Among various Al concentrations in the crystalline Al-doped TiO₂ buffer layer fabricated via spin-coating, an optimum concentration of 7 mol% Al yielded the highest cell performance in the specific perovskite solar cell structure. These solar cells exhibited an impressive ECE of 11.87%, representing a substantial enhancement of nearly double the ECE (6.37%) achieved with the conventional ETL. …”
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Developmental and hormonal regulation of Arabidopsis thaliana ornithine-delta-aminotransferase by A. A. Egorova, S. V. Gerasimova, A. V. Kochetov

“…The analysis of the OAT promoter structure reveals cis-acting regulatory DNA elements associated with auxin regulation and abiotic stresses. …”
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A Study to Determine the Mediating Effect of Novelty Seeking in the Effect of Consumers’ Personal Values on Attitudes Towards Functional Foods by Selçuk Efe Küçükkambak

“…Within the scope of the research, the data collected from 470 people using the online survey method and snowball sampling were analyzed with the structural equation model. According to the results of the analysis, it has been determined that the novelty seeking behaviors have a full mediating effect on the personal values of openness to changes and conservation values of consumers' attitudes towards functional foods. …”
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Characteristics and Outcomes of Implementing Emergency Department-based Intensive Care Units: A Scoping Review by Jutamas Saoraya, Liran Shechtman, Paweenuch Bootjeamjai, Khrongwong Musikatavorn, Federico Angriman

“…We included studies that report an ED-ICU structure, defined as a space capable of providing ICU-level care within or adjacent to the ED, and its characteristics. …”
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Catch assessment of commercially important gastropods in Guang-Guang, Mati City, Davao Oriental, Philippines by Imee Maynawang, Edison Macusi

“…To do that, data were collected by monitoring the catch of selected gleaners and by using semi-structured questionnaires. The survey interview was conducted in Guang-Guang, Mati, Davao Oriental, with N = 60 respondents while the actual monitoring of selected gleaners and their catch was conducted from February to April on three random days in a week during the low tide period (N = 30). …”
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Cryptanalysis of hyperchaotic S-box generation and image encryption by Mohammad Mazyad Hazzazi, Gulraiz, Rashad Ali, Muhammad Kamran Jamil, Sameer Abdullah Nooh, Fahad Alblehai

“…Because they feature substitution boxes, substitution-permutation networks (SPNs) are crucial for cryptographic algorithms such as the popular Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). The structure and properties of S-boxes have a significant impact on the overall security of cryptographic systems. …”
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CSE-8, a filamentous fungus-specific Shr3-like chaperone, facilitates endoplasmic reticulum exit of chitin synthase CHS-3 (class I) in Neurospora crassa by Samantha Verónica González-Téllez, Meritxell Riquelme

“…Chitin is a crucial structural polysaccharide in fungal cell walls, essential for maintaining cellular plasticity and integrity. …”
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Uncertainty-Aware Semi-Supervised Method for Pectoral Muscle Segmentation by Yutao Tang, Yongze Guo, Huayu Wang, Ting Song, Yao Lu

“…Our method has a typical teacher-student dual model structure, where uncertainty is used to distinguish between high- and low-confidence predictions in the teacher model output. …”
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Leaflet: Operative Steps for Interventional Studies in Neuroscience by Maria Meringolo, Sergio Delle Monache, Giuseppina Martella, Antonella Peppe

“…It is essential to note that this manuscript does not aim to be exhaustive but endeavors to serve as a structured checklist. Through its approach, the manuscript aspires to offer guidance and support to individuals navigating the challenges inherent in this intricate domain.…”
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Trends in congenital anomalies and associated factors among newborns in Eastern Ethiopia: an 8-year open cohort analysis of the Kersa Health and Demographic Surveillance System by Tesfaye Assebe Yadeta, Muluken Kumera Didisa, Yohannes Baye, Eyerusalem Tamiru, Gezaheng Mengesha, Lencho Kajela Solbana

“…Trends in CAs over time (in years) were analysed and the associated factors were identified through logistic regression analysis.Outcome measure Newborn CAs, which are structural or functional abnormalities present at birth, were assessed through thorough physical examinations and detailed interviews conducted by trained data collectors using a standardised questionnaire.Results Between 2015 and 2022, a total of 27 350 newborns were recorded in the KHDSS, 104 of whom had CAs. …”
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Comparing Project-Based Collaborative Networks for BIM Implementation in Public and Private Sectors: A Longitudinal Study in Hong Kong by Yixuan Tang, Guangbin Wang, Heng Li, Dongping Cao, Xiaoying Li

“…Using the social network perspective and a longitudinal data set on BIM-based construction projects in Hong Kong from 2002 to 2017, this study quantitatively characterizes how the structural characteristics of the project-based collaboration networks for BIM implementation in the public (PUCN) and private sectors (PRCN) evolve differently over time. …”
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Glial fibrillary acidic protein and S100b protein immunoreactivity in the hippocampus of weaning rats from dams treated with acrylamide during pregnancy by Karol Rycerz, Aleksandra E. Krawczyk, Jadwiga Jaworska-Adamu, Ewa Tomaszewska, Siemowit Muszyński, Piotr Dobrowolski, Marcin Arciszewski

“…The findings suggest potential disruptions in the structural integrity and functional capacity of astrocytes, which are crucial in maintaining the neuronal environment and supporting hippocampal functions.…”
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