The Gradual Process of Change: Integrating Shape Grammars in Parametric Tools by Tomaž Berčič

“…The study’s primary objective is to broaden the discourse on the practical benefits of shape grammar in both educational and professional settings while exploring methods of implementation that enhance user interaction and integration. …”
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Interleukin-4 prevents increased endothelial permeability by inducing pericyte survival and modulating microglial responses in diabetic retinopathy by Jang-Hyuk Yun

“…IntroductionRetinal vascular leakage due to increased endothelial permeability is a major contributor to the pathogenesis of diabetic retinopathy (DR) and visual impairment. Pericyte loss and microglia-mediated inflammation exacerbate this vascular dysfunction. …”
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Molecular characterization of Shewanella putrefaciens and isolation and morphological characterization of its lytic phage by Oguzhan Kuzucu, Mikail Özcan

“… The studies concerning bacteria isolated using traditional di- agnostic methods, which have been employed for many years for the detection of pathogens in aquaculture, were restrict- ed to 15-20 bacterial species until the 1990s. …”
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The effectiveness of electrosurgical treatment of drug-resistant keratitis by R. Boutaba, S. V. Trufanov, I. A. Riks

“…To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of direct current cornea fulguration in the treatment of drug-resistant keratitis. Material and methods. 20 patients (20 eyes) diagnosed with drug-resistant infectious keratitis (bacterial, acanthamoeba, fungal), underwent fulguration of the infiltration zone with plasma electrocautery. …”
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Specific features of the study and maintenance of a potato collection threatened by viruses and virus-like diseases by E. V. Truskinov, M. N. Sitnikov

“…The article deals with the problems faced while studying and maintaining a collection of plant genetic resources against a strong virus infection background.Materials and methods. The data obtained during 8 years of monitoring over 1000 potato accessions for the incidence of virus diseases are presented. …”
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Parental Personality Traits and Anxiety in Relation to the Acceptance of Behavior Management Techniques in Pediatric Dentistry by Naimeh Hasheminejad, Reyhaneh Aftabi, Pariya Askari

“…Acceptance of BMTs was recorded using a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). After obtaining demographic data, the Corah Dental Anxiety Assessment Scale (DAS) was used to assess parental dental anxiety. …”
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MODERN TRENDS IN THE TREATMENT OF KERATOKONUS IN CHILDREN by E. Y. Markova, S. V. Kostenev, A. G. Grigor’eva, E. A. Perfileva

“…Both methods didn’t have any effect on the disease’s pathogenesis. …”
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Hypotensive therapy effectiveness evaluation in primary open-angle glaucoma evidenced by pattern electroretinogram data by E. V. Tur, T. Yu. Kozhevnikova

“…PERG can be used as a method for evaluating the effectiveness of glaucoma hypotensive therapy in terms of maintaining and improving the functional activity of RGCs.…”
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Tofacitinib Citrate for Ulcerative Keratitis in a Patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis by Philip B. Meadow, Jacqueline Nguyen, Keerthana Kesavarapu

“…Visual acuity of the RE was 20/200 and 20/20 of the left eye (LE). …”
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Geodesign in the era of artificial intelligence by Xinyue Ye, Tianchen Huang, Yang Song, Xin Li, Galen Newman, Zhongjie Lin, Dayong Jason Wu

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THE IMPACT OF ORTHOKERATOLOGIC CONTACT LENSES ON SPHERICAL ABERRATION OF THE OPTICAL SYSTEM OF THE EYE by E. P. Tarutta, S. G. Harutyunyan

“…The purpose of this study is to measure the spherical aberration (SA) of the cornea and the optical system of the eye before and after wearing orthokeratologic (OK) contact lenses. Material and methods. 22 patients (44 eyes) with myopia aged 11 to 18 years were examined. …”
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Robotic esophagectomy with function‐preserving radical mediastinal lymphadenectomy for esophageal cancer by Raja Kalayarasan, Pothugunta Sai Krishna

“…Compared to the conventional technique of thoracic duct identification using anatomical landmarks, indocyanine green fluorescence lymphangiography offers real‐time feedback, making it particularly advantageous in cases with complex anatomy or when the thoracic duct is challenging to visualize using conventional methods. Preservation of pulmonary branches of the right vagus during subcarinal lymphadenectomy and left recurrent laryngeal nerve during left paratracheal node dissection are technically challenging. …”
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Therapeutic possibilities for secondary epithelial-endothelial corneal dystrophy using a portable device for local collagen crosslinking by E. V. Yani, K. E. Seliverstova

“…After 3 CCC procedures, bullae continued to form in 3 patients only (3 eyes, 16 %) over the entire 3-month-long observation period. The best corrected visual acuity 3 months after CСC in patients was about 0.07 ± 0.02, which is slightly higher than the initial value (0.05 ± 0.03).Conclusion. …”
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Comparison of OCT Angiography Parameters after Administration of Intravitreal Brolucizumab versus Ranibizumab in Exudative Age-related Macular Degeneration by Sanjitha Vilma Moses, Aadithreya Varman, Dinesh Balakumar, Arulmozhi Varman

“…In both the ranibizumab and brolucizumab group, the corrected visual acuity showed comparable significant improvement 1 month postinjection. …”
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The aging self: how older men and women reflect on themselves and others by Marta Paź, Anna Nowicka

“…Thus, age-related changes in the self-referential processing were investigated and plausible gender differences were explored.MethodsEEG data were collected from 56 participants over 60 years old. …”
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A case study to engage students in evolutionary thinking around antibiotic resistance using the MEGA-plate experiment by Stephanie A. Carr, Stephanie L. Mathews, Justin A. Pruneski, Nikolas M. Stasulli

“…While a short video describing the method and major results has already been widely used in the classroom setting, our case study connects details of the methods and results of the MEGA-plate experiment and antibiotic resistance to core biological concepts. …”
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The impact of Basic Body Awareness Therapy on balance confidence and health-related quality of life in hunger strike victims with Wernicke Korsakoff Syndrome: pilot study by Hamiyet Yüce, Tanju Bahrilli

“…The Basic BAT method may provide a new perspective for the rehabilitation of survivors of hunger strikes with WKS.…”
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Testing Linear Regressions by StatsModel Library of Python for Oceanological Data Interpretation by Polina Lemenkova

“…The methodological approaches include GIS data collecting, data analysis, statistical modelling, plotting and visualizing. Statistical methods include several algorithms that were tested: 1) weighted least square linear regression between geological variables, 2) autocorrelation; 3) design matrix, 4) ordinary least square regression, 5) quantile regression. …”
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Supine syncope induced by needle insertion by Peter Novak, Vera Novak

“…Following a latency of 56 s, participants reported typical symptoms of cerebral hypoperfusion (light-headedness, visual change, dyspnoea) that culminated in a brief loss of consciousness. …”
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Associations between anisometropia and depth of amblyopia in Benghazi, Libya by Sabah Eldressi, Mariam B. Gebril

“…Background: Amblyopia is a disorder characterized by a decrease in the best-corrected visual acuity in one or both eyes with no clear structural anomalies or ocular pathology. …”
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