Features of cardiovascular magnetic resonance native T1 mapping in maintenance hemodialysis patients and their related factors by Changqin Zhang, Lijing Yao, Min Liu, Yilun Zhou

“…In the HD group, the global T1 value correlated strongly with iPTH, triglycerides, and cardiac structural and functional parameters.…”
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Numerical Investigation and Design of Reinforced Concrete Shear Wall Equipped with Tuned Liquid Multiple Columns Dampers by Zhe Wang, Liang Cao, Filippo Ubertini, Simon Laflamme

“…A new damping system that embeds TLMCDs within reinforced concrete shear wall systems, termed tuned liquid wall damper (TLWD), is proposed, augmenting the traditional structural component with energy dissipation capabilities. …”
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Anemia among Women Who Visit Bost Hospital for Delivery in Helmand Province, Afghanistan by Zabihullah Anwary, Muhammad Haroon Stanikzai, Wali Mohammad Wyar, Abdul Wahed Wasiq, Khushhal Farooqi

“…Data was collected in a self-structured questionnaire, which included sociodemographic, obstetrics, and laboratory information. …”
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Homeobox genes encoding WOX transcription factors in the flowering parasitic plant Monotropa hypopitys by A. V. Shchennikova, O. A. Shulga, E. Z. Kochieva, A. V. Beletsky, M. A. Filyushin, N. V. Ravin, K. G. Skryabin

“…In total, five WOX genes have been identified and characterized by their structure, phylogeny, expression pattern, and possible functions. …”
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AGRICULTURAL SECTOR DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE «UKRAINE FACILITY» PROGRAM by Konstantin Peychev

“…The effectiveness of regulatory regulation of the agrarian sector should be carried out based on the study of the interaction of economic, legal and social interests and has significant scientific relevance. Systematization, structuring and generalization of the main legal provisions in the direction of reforming the agro-food sector of Ukraine within the framework of the regulations of the "Ukraine Facility" program. …”
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Looking beyond the ER, PR, and HER2: what’s new in the ARsenal for combating breast cancer? by Tryambak Pratap Srivastava, Ruby Dhar, Subhradip Karmakar

“…This intricate interplay is further complicated by the presence of constitutively expressed AR splice variants (AR-Vs) that drive resistance to AR-targeting therapies through structural rearrangements in the domains and activation of aberrant signaling pathways. …”
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Characterization of the ligand-binding properties of odorant-binding protein 38 from Riptortus pedestris when interacting with soybean volatiles by Jianglong Guo, Panjing Liu, Xiaofang Zhang, Jingjie An, Yaofa Li, Tao Zhang, Zhanlin Gao

“…RpedOBP38 was found to bind most strongly to trans-2-decenal (Ki = 7.440) and trans-2-nonenal (Ki = 10.973), followed by β-pinene, (+) -4-terpineol, carvacrol, methyl salicylate, and (-)-carvone. The 3D structure of RpedOBP38 contains six α-helices and three interlocked disulfide bridges comprising a stable hydrophobic binding pocket. …”
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Seismic and GNSS strain-based probabilistic seismic hazard evaluation for northern Chile using DAS Magnitude Scale by Ranjit Das, Claudio Meneses, Hua Wang

“…Abstract Background Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Assessment (PSHA) is a leading methodology for determining key ground motion parameters such as Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA) and spectral acceleration (SA), essential for structural design. This approach uses extensive earthquake data, typically spanning over a century, leveraging frequency and magnitude statistics. …”
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Counteraction corruption under martial law: an analysis of problems and opportunities by O. S. Bondarenko, O. O. Tymoshenko

“…Recommendations aimed at combating corruption in the country have been proposed, among which the key ones are: 1) institutional recommendations providing for the introduction of reform of the Accounting Chamber and the State Audit Service of Ukraine; 2) legal recommendations that provide for the development of effective control mechanisms by public organizations, effective use of assets of corrupt officials and their accomplices for the needs of the state; 3) structural recommendations providing for the formation of specialized departments (and the appointment of responsible persons) with the aim of preventing and detecting corruption and other similar situations.…”
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Seroprevalence and Potential Risk Factors of Toxocariasis among General Population in Southwest Iran: Implications on the One Health Approach by Masoud Foroutan, Aida Vafae Eslahi, Shahrzad Soltani, Naser Kamyari, Ehsan Moradi-Joo, Jean-Francois Magnaval, Milad Badri

“…Anti-Toxocara IgG antibodies in serum samples were measured using a commercially available enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). A structured questionnaire was employed to collect information regarding sociodemographic status and probable risk factors associated with toxocariasis. …”
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EXPLORING THE NEXUS BETWEEN WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS, EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT, AND AGE DIFFERENCES IN POVERTY ALLEVIATION IN NIGERIA by NNANA OKOI OFEM, TIKU ORU TAKIM, TANGBAN EGBE EBAGU, RITA NGOZI OKAFOR

“…The study employed a qualitative research design, the study engaged 24 participants, ensuring diversity across age groups, educational backgrounds, and geographical locations. Through semi-structured interviews and two focus group discussions, each comprising six participants, the research collected rich and nuanced narratives. …”
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A qualitative exploration of the enablers of and barriers to conformance with antibiotic withdrawal periods on smallholding, peri-urban pig farms in Kiambu County, Kenya. by Claire Scott, Nicholas Bor, Kristen K Reyher, Alex J Tasker, Henry Buller, Irene Bueno, Lian F Thomas

“…In this study, we sought to explore enablers of and barriers to conformance with antibiotic withdrawal periods for pig farms supplying a local independent abattoir in peri-urban Nairobi. We drew upon semi-structured interviews with farmers and government animal health professionals as well as focus groups which involved private animal health professionals. …”
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Administrative legal relations with the participation of the State Bureau of Investigation by А. Т. Komziuk, Ye. А. Lypii

“…The article concludes that the bodies outside the branches of power defined by the Constitution of Ukraine are not structurally part of these branches, although this does not mean that they do not participate in the exercise of public authority. …”
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High-Temperature Environmental Protection Metal Material 3D Printing Equipment Development and Process Research by Jiaofei Huo, Guangpeng Zhang

“…The function of motion platform and substrate in mechanical system is analyzed, and the detailed structure design is carried out; the control principle of control system including motion control system and temperature control system is introduced in detail, and the corresponding design and construction work is carried out. …”
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Embedded Vehicle Routing Problem: A Modeling and Optimization Framework for Real-World Multi-Purpose Truck Network by Tipaluck Krityakierne, Chanon Boonkangwan, Chanoknun Phunnasorn, Wasakorn Laesanklang

“…The EMBDD-VRP adopts a two-phase framework, embedding multiple local Vehicle Routing Problems (VRPs) into a global VRP structure. By leveraging existing VRP solutions in each phase, the EMBDD-VRP retains the desirable characteristics of classical VRP models while effectively addressing the unique challenges faced by 3PL providers. …”
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Interpersonal dependence and differential types of reflection in students – boys and girls by O. V. Myloslavska

“…The scientific novelty of the research is determined by the fact that in the work for the first time the peculiarities of the functioning of interpersonal dependence and differential types of reflection on the students were determined, differences in the structure of the interrelationship between these phenomena in students – boys and girls were analyzed. …”
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Akinetopsia: a systematic review on visual motion blindness by Johanna L. Browne, Lydia Krabbendam, Jan Dirk Blom, Jan Dirk Blom, Jan Dirk Blom

“…Aetiologically, most cases were associated with structural neurological conditions such as stroke and neurodegenerative disease, and fewer with intoxications or paroxysmal neurological disorders such as epilepsy. …”
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Transcriptome analysis reveals the genetic basis underlying the formation and seasonal changes of nuptial pads in Rana chensinensis by Fuyuan Qiu, Qingbo Ai, Jun Li, Hua Wu

“…These modules contained genes involved in signal transduction, substance transport, cytoskeletal structure, energy metabolism, and protein modification, suggesting that the development of nuptial pads is a complex multifaceted regulatory process. …”
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Prevalence of Emergence Delirium and Associated Factors among Older Patients Who Underwent Elective Surgery: A Multicenter Observational Study by Gezahegn Tesfaye Mekonin, Megersa Kelbesa Olika, Mitiku Birhanu Wedajo, Ashanafi Tolasa Badada, Abebe Dukessa Dubiwak, Tajera Tageza Ilala, Mamo Nigatu Gebre

“…Older surgical patients admitted to the postanesthesia care unit who underwent elective surgery in the four teaching hospitals of Ethiopia were selected by using simple random sampling. Pretested structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Data were entered into EpiData (version 4.6) and exported to the SPSS (version 25.0). …”
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American struggle for global leadership and the strategic options of Serbia by Lišanin Mladen

“…Contemporary turbulence regarding the issue of global leadership (referred to by some authors as "primacy" or "hegemony") takes place within a specific context, manifested through a single fundamental rift: the one based on key actors' attitudes towards the necessity of structural revision of the world system, contrasted with aspirations to maintain the status quo. …”
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