Microprism-based two-photon imaging of the mouse inferior colliculus reveals novel organizational principles of the auditory midbrain by Baher A Ibrahim, Yoshitaka Shinagawa, Austin Douglas, Gang Xiao, Alexander R Asilador, Daniel A Llano

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Training for Sustainable and Healthy Building for 2050 Part 2: Incorporation of New Knowledge and Dissemination for the Sustainability of the Trans-European Training Experience by Susana Lucas, Maria K. Koukou, Joanna Aleksiejuk-Gawron, Júlia Justino, Silviano Rafael, Antonios D. Livieratos, Nelson Carriço, John Konstantaras, Michail Gr. Vrachopoulos, Luís Coelho, Anna Chiara Benedetti, Cecilia Mazzoli, Annarita Ferrante, Rossano Scoccia, Jacopo Famiglietti, Tomasz Bakoń, Pavlos Tourou

“…The results of the BUILD2050 project demonstrate the potential of structured, trans-European training experiences to enhance professional competencies and support the transition to climate-neutral construction. …”
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The role of exosomes in the mechanisms of inflammation development in patients with cardiovascular pathology and the contribution to therapeutic potential of stem cells by P. F. Muzychenko, Zh. M. Minchenko, T. I. Havrylenko, V. A. Cherniak, S. V. Demidov, N. O. Ryzhkova, O. A. Pidhaina

“…There are also evidence of their impact on the structural and functional restoration of affected organs and blood vessels. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of pregnant and postpartum women regarding stress urinary incontinence by Qin Dong, Shenxian Wan, Ruihua Wang, Sanshan Guo, Hong Shen, Ningjuan Wang, Wenting Cai, Luxi Cai, Wei Zhao

“…Findings revealed median scores: knowledge 20.00 [12.00, 28.00] (range: 0–44), attitudes 21.00 [19.75, 24.00] (range: 8–40), and practices 26.00 [22.00, 31.00] (range: 8–40). Structural equation modeling (SEM) showed knowledge directly influenced attitudes (β = -0.153, p < 0.001), while both knowledge (β = 0.522, p < 0.001) and attitudes (β = -0.128, p = 0.004) significantly impacted practices. …”
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Design and evaluation of a multi-epitope DNA vaccine against HPV16 by Lanfang Zhu, Xiangjie Cui, Zhiling Yan, Yufen Tao, Lei Shi, Xinwen Zhang, Yufeng Yao, Li Shi

“…Subsequently, through meticulous selection of T-cell epitopes and other necessary elements, a multi-epitope vaccine was constructed, exhibiting good immunogenic, physicochemical, and structural characteristics. Furthermore, in silico simulations showed that the vaccine not only interacted well with toll-like receptors (TLR2/TLR3/TLR4), but also induced a strong innate and adaptive immune response characterized by elevated Th1-type cytokines, such as interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) and interleukin-2 (IL2). …”
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Evaluating the Feasibility and Effectiveness of an Interdisciplinary Verbal De-Escalation and Implicit Bias Check Training for Agitation Management in the Emergency Department by Carreras Tartak JA, Rodriguez G, Schwid M, Meeker MA, Thomas MD, Roy HJ, Dadabhoy FZ, Molina M, Chary A, Bukhman AK, Im DD, Temin ES, Macias-Konstantopoulos WL

“…We implemented an interdisciplinary educational program that integrates discussions about the role of bias in physical restraint use with workplace violence (WPV) prevention strategies to increase awareness of implicit bias and comfort with verbal de-escalation among ED staff.Patients and Methods: In partnership with hospital security at a large urban academic medical center, we developed a 1-hour online WPV prerequisite course followed by a 2-hour multi-modal, in-person training consisting of 40 minutes each of didactics, an interactive defensive skills workshop, and case-based simulations with structured debriefings. …”
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Real-world experience with nucleos(t)ide analogue therapy and patient survival rates in chronic viral hepatitis B treatment centers in Eritrea by Michael Berhe Solomon, Ghirmay Ghebrekidan Ghebremeskel, Oliver Okoth Achila, Aron Rezene Mebrahtu, Mohammed Elfatih Hamida, Araia Berhane Mesfin

“…Abstract Real-world data on treatment outcomes or the quality of large-scale chronic hepatitis B (CHB) treatment programs in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is extremely difficult to obtain. …”
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Atividades Físicas de Lazer sistematizadas assíncronas em período de pandemia COVID-19 (Systematized asynchronous physical leisure activities during the COVID-19 pandemic) (Activ... by Junior Vagner Pereira da Silva

“…This manuscript aims to present and describe the planning/preparation and implementation of the offer of Systematized Physical Leisure Activities and asynchronous guidelines during the pandemic. Structured in three phases (diagnosis, elaboration and implementation) it was carried out using Information and Communication Technologies, with asynchronous assistance - video classes. …”
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Analisis Dukungan Petugas Kesehatan Dalam Optimalisasi Competence Baby Care Pada Ibu muda Melalui Pendekatan Maternal Sensitivity Models Berbasis Keluarga (Analysis of Health Of... by diyan indriyani

“…Discussion: It is suggested to the health officials to have more effective and well structured program design in building public perception of baby care, including the training of cadres on an ongoing basis so that the activities of table 5 on Maternal and Child Health services can be improved.   …”
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Analisis Dukungan Petugas Kesehatan Dalam Optimalisasi Competence Baby Care Pada Ibu muda Melalui Pendekatan Maternal Sensitivity Models Berbasis Keluarga (Analysis of Health Of... by diyan indriyani

“…Discussion: It is suggested to the health officials to have more effective and well structured program design in building public perception of baby care, including the training of cadres on an ongoing basis so that the activities of table 5 on Maternal and Child Health services can be improved.   …”
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An indoor air pollution research strategy for the United Arab Emirates by Jacqueline MacDonald Gibson, Rahaf Ajaj, Ahmed Al Khazraji, Latifa Al Shamsi, William P. Bahnfleth, Daniel Bonn, Katherine Bronstein, Rania Dghaim, Taher Eldanaf, Mohamed El Sadig, Moshood Olawale Fadeyi, Diana Francis, Grace Kilroy, Samrin Ahmed Kusum, Yuguo Li, Amal Mubarak Madhi, Mily Mathew, Shelly L. Miller, Jordan Peccia, Driss Samri, Riad Saraiji, Pawel Wargocki, Fares H. Zaitoun, MD

“…UAE summer temperatures routinely exceed 42°C (108°F), discouraging outdoor activity and limiting natural ventilation of structures. Yet, little research is available on indoor air quality in the UAE. …”
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The impact of BRICS expansion on rivalries in West Asia and North Africa by Imad Mansour, Abdelhadi Baiche

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Smallholder Cattle Farmers’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Toward Rabies: A Regional Survey in Kazakhstan by Nurbek Ginayatov, Zukhra Aitpayeva, Izimgali Zhubantayev, Leila Kassymbekova, Assylbek Zhanabayev, Gulmira Abulgazimova, Raikhan Arynova, Alim Bizhanov, Assiya Mussayeva, Maxat Berdikulov, Marat Aisin, Zaure Sayakova, Spandiyar Tursunkulov, Nurkuisa Rametov, Ainur Akhmadiyeva, Aigul Bulasheva, Nurgul Jussupbekova, Olzhas Yeskhojayev, Gulnara Baikadamova, Kaissar Kushaliyev, Nadezhda Burambayeva, Arman Issimov

“…The data were collected through structured interviews and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. …”
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Enhancing antioxidant activity of corn bract and silk juices through biotransformation of polyphenols by Lactobacillus paracasei TJ199 fermentation by Xiaohui Tang, Huanyong Lv, Hailong Wang, Huixin Yang, Baogang Zhang, Ling Cong, Xinyi Li, Menghan Ma, Yunhe Xu, Lili Zhang

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Fractional amplitude of low-frequency fluctuations during music-evoked autobiographical memories in neurotypical older adults by Teresa Lesiuk, Kaitlyn Dillon, Giulia Ripani, Ioannis Iliadis, Gabriel Perez, Bonnie Levin, Xiaoyan Sun, Roger McIntosh

“…In addition to a T1 structural scan, neuroimaging data were collected while participants listened to familiar music (MEAM retrieval) versus unfamiliar music.ResultsWhen listening to familiar compared to unfamiliar music, greater fALFF activation patterns were observed in the right parahippocampal gyrus, controlling for age and GMV. …”
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A Fragment Insertion of <i>AgDFR</i> Results in a White Flower Phenotype in <i>Arundina graminifolia</i> (Orchidaceae) by Jie Li, Yonglu Wei, Jianpeng Jin, Jie Gao, Qi Xie, Fengxi Yang, Genfa Zhu

“…Transcriptome profiling coupled with RT-qPCR validation identified eleven differentially expressed structural genes in anthocyanin biosynthesis. Notably, <i>AgDFR</i> expression remained undetectable across all white-flower developmental stages. …”
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Service innovation in telecommunication: The path to customer loyalty through enhanced customer satisfaction by Manoj Kumar Chaudhary, Dinesh Mani Ghimire, Madan Dhungana, Rajesh Kumar Chaudhary, Madhav Adhikari, Shubhechchha Thapa

“…Based on a sample of 245 telecom customers, this study investigates how innovative service offerings lead to higher satisfaction levels and, in turn, greater customer loyalty. This study uses structural equation modeling (SEM) and a quantitative research approach to examine the association between customer satisfaction, customer loyalty, and service innovation in Nepal’s telecom industry. …”
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AI in academia: How do social influence, self-efficacy, and integrity influence researchers' use of AI models? by Benicio Gonzalo Acosta-Enriquez, Marco Arbulu Ballesteros, César Robin Vilcapoma Pérez, Olger Huamaní Jordan, Joseph Anibal Martin Vergara, Rafael Martel Acosta, Carmen Graciela Arbulu Perez Vargas, Julie Catherine Arbulú Castillo

“…The analytical methodology employed structural equation modeling and confirmatory factor analysis, grounded in an expanded version of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 model. …”
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Factors Affecting on Environmental Strategy in SMEs manufacturing Firms of a developing country: Mediating role of Green Employee Behavior [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 ap... by Md Billal Hossain, Sarmad Ejaz, Faisal Ejaz, Jorge Alberto Esponda Perez, Ummi Naiemah Saraih, Ikramuddin Junejo

“…The research gathered data from 211 participants by applying a pre-tested instrumental questionnaire and structural equation modelling (SEM) SmartPLS version 3 was used for data analysis. …”
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The Effectiveness of Positive Psychotherapy on Physical and Emotional Dimensions of Girls with Persistent Depression by Froogh Abiri Bonab, Marziyeh Alivandi Vafa, Ali Khademi, Gholam Hossein Javanmard

“…The participants were selected based on a psychiatrist's diagnosis obtained through a structured clinical interview. Inclusion criteria for the study included: providing informed consent to participate in the intervention program, not having a concurrent psychiatric disorder as diagnosed by a psychiatrist, having no criminal record, not receiving other medical services in the past six months, and being literate. …”
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