A Comprehensive Review on Bio-Based Polybenzoxazines Emphasizing Their Antimicrobial Property by Shakila Parveen Asrafali, Thirukumaran Periyasamy, Jaewoong Lee

“…Recent advancements emphasize their antimicrobial potential, attributed to unique structural properties and the ability to incorporate bio-active functional groups. …”
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Exploring barriers to accessing treatment for Lymphatic Filariasis through a socio-ecological lens in Buvuma and Napak districts, Uganda. by Arthur Bagonza, Linda Gibson, Lydia Kabiri, Chris Bezalel, Saravu Rama Bhat Narahari, Peter J Franks, David Musoke, Christine Moffatt

“…Health systems and policy barriers included poverty, inadequate personnel, and insufficient equipment. Structural factors such as geographical remoteness, environmental harshness, and lack of healthcare infrastructure were prominent obstacles to seeking care for lymphatic filariasis management.…”
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Effects of Contact Angle on the Hysteresis Effect of Soil-Water Characteristic Curves during Dry-Wet Cycles by Gaoliang Tao, Ziyue Li, Lisheng Liu, Yangyang Chen, Kai Gu

“…The results show that in the strong hysteresis zone, the hysteresis characteristics of the drying and wetting SWCCs are mainly resulted from the changes in the soil pore structure; in the weak hysteresis zone, the hysteresis characteristics are mainly influenced by the changes in the receding and advancing contact angles corresponding to the drying and wetting processes. …”
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Galectin-1-Dependent Mitochondria Apoptosis Plays an Essential Role in the Potential Protein Targets of DBDCT-Induced Hepatotoxicity as Revealed by Quantitative Proteomic Analyses by Jiayu Song, Yuan Ren, Lihua Liu, Yixin Wang, Chuandao Shi, Xiaoqing Ji, Yunlan Li, Qingshan Li

“…Moreover, the present study will lay the groundwork for future research about di-n-butyl-di-(4-chlorobenzohydroxamato) tin structure optimization and developing it into a new potential anticancer agent.…”
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Labor Market Slack in the EU during the COVID–19 Crisis by Ewa Rollnik‑Sadowska, Ewa Cichowicz, Katarzyna Dębkowska

“…Moreover, to deepen the analysis of labor market slack, the demographic structure could be included. Analysis of the labor market based solely on the unemployment rate is insufficient, which is even more visible in the face of the consequences caused by the COVID–19 pandemic as that measure does not include the “discouraged worker effect”. …”
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Effects of <i>Serendipita indica</i> on the Morphological and Physiological Characteristics of <i>Agrostis stolonifera</i> L. Under Drought Stress by Chuhong Lin, Wenxu Hu, Xin Qin, Yongjun Fei, Die Hu

“…This study investigates the effect of <i>Serendipita indica</i> inoculation on the growth, structural characteristics of leaf epidermis, photosynthetic parameters, and antioxidant and osmoregulation capacities of <i>Agrostis stolonifera</i> L. under different drought stresses (normal moisture management: at 70–75% of the field capacity, low drought: at 55–60% field capacity, moderate drought: at 40–45% of the field capacity, and severe drought: at 25–30% of the field capacity). …”
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Association of functional variants in miRNA genes with the risk of coronary heart disease by Taqweem Ul Haq, Muhammad Riaz Khan, Sajjad Ali, Tariq Aziz, Thamer H. Albekairi, Aftab Ali Shah

“…In MIR4242, a novel triplet insertion (CAC) was identified exclusively in CHD samples, predicated to disrupt the stem-loop structure ofmiR-4274. However, MIR3117 showed no association with CHD, as confirmed by Sanger sequencing of 40 samples. …”
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Ultrasound-detected osteophytes predict the development of radiographic and clinical features of hand osteoarthritis in the same finger joints 5 years later by Tore K Kvien, Hilde Berner Hammer, Ida K Haugen, Barbara Slatkowsky-Christensen, Alexander Mathiessen

“…Background Structural pathology may be present in joints without radiographic evidence of osteoarthritis (OA). …”
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A Systematic Literature Review and Indirect Treatment Comparison of Efficacy of Repository Corticotropin Injection versus Synthetic Adrenocorticotropic Hormone for Infantile Spasms by Michael S. Duchowny, Ishveen Chopra, John Niewoehner, George J. Wan, Beth Devine

“…The efficacy of RCI may differ from that of synthetic ACTH treatments based on the structure of peptide; however, no head-to-head clinical trials have compared the efficacy of RCI and synthetic ACTH treatments. …”
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GOVERNANCE MATTERS: INSIGHTS INTO EUROPEAN UNION FUND ABSORPTION ACROSS SUCCESSIVE MULTIANNUAL FINANCIAL FRAMEWORKS by Diana BĂLAN, Ana-Cristina NICOLESCU

“…This paper explores the relationship between governance quality and European Structural and Investment Funds (ESI Funds) efficiency at the European Union (EU) level. …”
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Features of distribution and ecology of the brown bear (Ursus arctos) in the Carpathian National Park (Ukraine) by Oleksandr Kyseliuk, Bohdanna Kalynchuk, Yurii Motruk

“…This may be due to the fact that such stands have not yet reached the optimal structure to meet the needs of bears. The lowest number of cases was found in pastures and hayfields. …”
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Does the free trade zone strategy promote urban low-carbon transformation? Experimental evidence from China by Junkai Sun, Xin Fang, Xinyue Gao, Guilin Dai

“…Secondly, the FTZ strategy is capable of driving the low-carbon transformation of cities through three mechanisms: promoting the upgrading of industrial structure, accelerating the process of marketization, and enhancing the efficiency of energy. …”
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The Links Between Community-Based Financial Inclusion and Household Food Availability: Evidence from Mozambique by Aweke Tadesse, Kenan Li, Jesse Helton, Jin Huang, David Ansong

“…Employing a post-test-only comparison group quasi-experimental design, the study sampled 205 female VSLG participants and non-participants from three sub-villages in Mozambique’s Sofala province. Structural equation modeling (SEM) results indicated that low-income women’s participation in VSLGs is directly associated with a reduction in household hunger score (β = −0.21, <i>p</i> < 0.01), as well as indirectly associated through the mediating role of household assets ([Sobel indirect effect] = −0.06, <i>p</i> = 0.05). …”
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SUBJECT «NUMBER SYSTEMS» IN TWO-LEVELED FORMAT PREPARATION TEACHERS OF MATHEMATICS by V. I. Igoshin

“…Comprehension of bases of the theory of algebras by the master of the «mathematical education» profile will promote more conscious understanding of an axiomatic method, a structure of axiomatic theories in mathematics, development mechanisms of mathematical science; at the same time it will help to develop to complete vision of mathematics as a single science. …”
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Computational and In silico study of novel fungicides against combating root rot, gray mold, fusarium wilt, and cereal rust. by Mollah Naimuzzaman, Md Mahabub Hasan, Ajoy Kumer, Abu Yousuf Hossin, Mohammad Harun-Ur-Rashid, Swapan Kumar Roy, Abu Noman Faruq Ahmmed, Jamal Uddin

“…However, MD was performed to check the validation and calculation the docking procedure and stability of the protein ligand docked complex accounting of RMSD, RMSF, SASA, Radius of gyration (Rg), Protein secondary structure elements (SSE), Ramachandran plot which confirm that the stability of docked complex is so high, and number of calculating the hydrogen bonds is more than good enough, as a result it is concluded the docking procedure is valid. …”
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Digital eye strain: prevalence and associated socio-demographic factors among banking assistants in Colombo District, Sri Lanka by Supipi Dissanayake Gunawardana, Dushyanthi Jayawaradana

“…Data were collected by a structured pretested self-administered questionnaire. …”
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MAIP1-Related Tumor Immune Infiltration: As a Potential Prognostic Biomarker for Esophageal Cancer by Xiaoyu He, Fu Gan, Yongjian Lin, Guoqing Liu, Yunhua Lin, Dongxu Chen

“…Enrichment analysis revealed that the differential genes (DEGs) between high and low group are involved in biological functions such as extracellular matrix and organization extracellular structure. The results of ssGSEA showed that DCs, iDCs, macrophages, mast cells, and NK cells were significantly different in MAIP1high and MAIP1low groups, and all showed high expression in the MAIP1low group. …”
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Risk factors associated with high altitude sickness among travelers: A case control study in Himalaya district of Nepal. by Sishir Poudel, Laxman Wagle, Mukhiya Ghale, Tara Prasad Aryal, Sushan Pokharel, Binay Adhikari

“…Data were collected between September and November, 2023 via predesigned structured questionnaire by trained medical officers in, and analyzed using SPSS version 25. …”
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Integrated care for older people based on information and communication technology: a scoping review protocol by Yan Zhang, Shanshan Wang, Yutong Tian, Qingyun Cheng, Lixue Meng

“…We propose to recruit older people and integrated care service providers in rural primary healthcare centres and use a structured process of concept mapping to consult and discuss the results of our scoping review to construct an integrated care model and service pathway for older adults that is appropriate to the Chinese social context.…”
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Countering hostile sabotage and reconnaissance groups by the National Police of Ukraine units in the context of martial law by M. O. Borovyk

“…To address the objectives of the study, the analysis of the sources of international and national law providing for the use of sabotage and reconnaissance groups by the parties to the conflict is carried out, the essence and hierarchical structure of these groups are revealed, and the objects against which the use of sabotage measures is prohibited are identified. …”
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