Salt Consumption and Blood Pressure in Rural Hypertensive Participants: A Community Filed Trial by Farzaneh Noroozi, Mohammad Fararouei, Javad Kojuri, Leila Ghahremani, Kaveh Ghodrati

“…The intervention included a two-day workshop on blood pressure and reducing salt consumption based on HBM structures for health personnel and an eight-session workshop on how to reduce salt intake and blood pressure for mothers who were responsible for the families’ diets. …”
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Semantic Unification of the Gray Zone Phenomenon on the Example of Military and Economic-Legal Spheres: A Systemic Perspective by Ilia E. Sapan

“…The author emphasizes the importance of systems analysis for identifying structural and functional problems associated with gray zones and suggests methods for their investigation and classification. …”
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The main provisions of the implementation of state environmental policy in the conditions of globalization by V.А. Shvets

“…It is determined that the principles of state environmental policy in the context of globalization should be improved through the implementation of the following measures: the introduction of resource-, energy-saving and environmentally friendly technologies in all areas of management, including industry, agriculture, energy, transport and utilities; the formation of powerful economic structures to create the necessary conditions for the implementation of programs for the transition of regions to sustainable development; the application of the regional principle of environmental protection and management of the use of natural resources.…”
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Scaffolding in a Medicine Education Intervention for Student Teachers Based on the PROFILES Three Stage Model by Sirpa Kärkkäinen, Jari Kukkonen, Tuula Keinonen

“…This suggests that by structuring the activity with Google Sites and presentation templates, scaffolding helps student teachers to work intensively and to prepare their presentations. …”
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Problems and Prospects of Realisation of the Concept “Smart City” in Russia (on the Example of Moscow) by D. R. Mukhametov

“…The author showed that the central role for the successful realisation of the concept is played by human capital and readiness of society for changes, infrastructure base, sustainable interaction of state structures, scientific and technical institutions and business. …”
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ADMET and Druglikeness Calculations of Sarin, Soman, and Their Hypothetical Derivatives by Kafa Khalaf Hammud

“… Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion, and Toxicity (ADMET) represents a numerical classification of any chemical to be a drug candidate with promising therapeutic efficacy with minimum toxicity or sensitivity depending on its chemical structures and its physicochemical properties. Sarin (GB) and Soman (GD) are nerve agents classified as chemical warfare agent containing phosphorous atom. …”
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Bacterial and host determinants of MAL activation upon EPEC infection: the roles of Tir, ABRA, and FLRT3. by Robert J W Heath, Robert J W Heath, John M Leong, Balázs Visegrády, Laura M Machesky, Ramnik J Xavier

“…We further demonstrate that ABRA is important for structural maintenance of EPEC pedestals. Our results uncover novel components in pathogen-activated cytoskeleton signalling to MAL activation.…”
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An interpretative phenomenological study about maternal perceptions of cesarean birth. by Hala Bawadi, Zaid Al-Hamdan, Nagham Abu Shaqra, Amer Gharaibeh, Hasan Rawashdeh, Asma Basha, Majida Jallad, Sawsan Majali, Heba AboShindi, Mahmoud Taym

“…The analysis was conducted using interpretative phenomenological analysis with the assistance of the NVivo 12 software program.<h4>Results</h4>Three main themes were identified: The Foundation of Women's Knowledge and Cognitive Structures; The Influential Parties in Shaping Women's Perceptions; and Transforming Perception into Action.…”
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Systematic Approach to Teaching Academic Writing: Practical Experience by I. E. Abramova, A. V. Ananyina

“…The study results showed that the systematic approach helps to effectively eliminate structural and stylistic writing problems over the course of studies. …”
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The Effect of Cantilevers on Interior Lighting: Case of Denizli Merkezefendi Library by Akif Ayberk Çetin, Şule Yılmaz Erten

“…On the other hand, the correct use of light can sometimes be interrupted by some mass facade movements that increase the aesthetic appearance in the design of architectural structures, and may negatively affect the visual comfort in the building. …”
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Recent Advances in Natural and Nanoparticle-Based Therapies for Naegleria fowleri Infections by Alexia Chloe Meunier, Reetashini Nair, Lee Yeong Zher, Natasha Sura Anak Lubau, Niwasini Krishna Kumar, Devandran Apparasamy, Usman Ahmed, Ayaz Anwar, Yuan Seng Wu, Kavitha Rajendran

“…This comprehensive review aims to bring to the apogee, the scientific importance of these findings and lays the foundation for future drug development strategies that harness the structural diversity and mechanistic specificity of natural products for treating PAM. …”
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Evaluating computer science teaching competence: teachers’ self-efficacy and professional development by Sivakorn Malakul, Cheeraporn Sangkawetai

“…This study aims to develop and evaluate a self-efficacy assessment tool for CS teaching competence among 1412 CS teachers nationwide in Thailand. Using structural equation modeling, the validity of the tool was examined across four domains: Content Knowledge and Skills (CK), Instructional Design (ID), Classroom Management (CM), and Professional Development (PD). …”
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Knowledge, attitude, and practice of frailty management among clinical nurses: a cross-sectional study by Xueyan Huang, Haifang Zhou, Ying Feng, Mengchi Li, Rui Wang, Ge Fang, Lumeng Lu, Jian’ao Chen, Wenhui Jiang

“…Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, univariate analysis, multiple linear regression, and structural equation modeling. Results Of 524 nurses, Only 37.2% were rated as good in terms of knowledge, attitude, and practice of frailty management, while 55.7% were rated as moderate. …”
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Biomarker profile and disease burden associated with intermittent and long-term oral corticosteroid use in patients with severe asthma prior to biologic initiation in real-life (ST... by Florence Schleich, MD, PhD, Désirée Larenas-Linnemann, MD, FAAAAI, Dist.Intl.FACAAI, Alan Altraja, MD, PhD, Luis Pérez de Llano, MD, PhD, Konstantinos Kostikas, MD, PhD, FERS, Mohsen Sadatsafavi, MD, PhD, Arnaud Bourdin, MD, PhD, Roy Alton Pleasants, PharmD, Mark Hew, MBBS, PhD, FRACP, Wenjia Chen, PhD, Libardo Jiménez-Maldonado, MD, Simon Couillard, MD, MSc, Charlotte Suppli Ulrik, MD, DMSc, Adeeb A. Bulkhi, MD, MS, Ming-Ju Tsai, MD, PhD, George C. Christoff, MD, MPH, PhD, Nikolaos G. Papadopoulos, MD, PhD, FRCP, Paul E. Pfeffer, MRCP(UK), PhD, Dermot Ryan, MD, FRCGP, Celine Bergeron, MD, FRCPC, MSc, Mona S. Al-Ahmad, MD, FRCPC, Delbert R. Dorscheid, MD, PhD, Eileen Wang, MD, MPH, John D. Blakey, PhD, Belinda Cochrane, MBBS (Hons), MD, Matthew J. Peters, MD, PhD, Todor A. Popov, MD, PhD, Carlos A. Torres-Duque, MD, Susanne Hansen, PhD, Francesca Puggioni, MD, Kirsty Fletton, MBChB, Laila Salameh, PhD, Peter G. Middleton, MBBS, BSc(Med), PhD, FRACP, FERS, Paulo Márcio Pitrez, MD, PhD, Chin Kook Rhee, MD, PhD, Eve Denton, MBBS(Hons), MPH, PhD, FRACP, Kenneth R. Chapman, MSc, MD, FRCPC, FACP, FERS, Lauri Lehtimäki, MD, PhD, Ruth B. Murray, PhD, Chau-Chyun Sheu, MD, PhD, David J. Jackson, FRCP, PhD, Riyad Al-Lehebi, MD, FRCPC, Mariko Siyue Koh, MBBS, MRCP (UK), FCCP, Bassam Mahboub, MD, Ledit R.F. Ardusso, MD, Athena Gogali, MD, PhD, Giorgio Walter Canonica, MD, Piotr Kuna, MD, PhD, Martin Sivori, MD, PhD, Renaud Louis, MD, PhD, Shelley Abercromby, BSc(Hons), Giuseppe Guida, MD, PhD, Bernt Bøgvald Aarli, MD, PhD, Aaron Beastall, MSc, Victoria Carter, BSc, Ghislaine Scelo, PhD, John Townend, PhD, Borja G. Cosio, MD, PhD, Pujan H. Patel, MD, Celine Yun Yi Goh, MBBS, Zsuzsanna Csoma, MD, PhD, John W. Upham, MBBS, PhD, FRACP, João A. Fonseca, MD, PhD, Peter G. Gibson, MBBS, FRACP, Christine Jenkins, AM, MD, FRACP, Guy G. Brusselle, MD, PhD, Anne Chèvremont, Andréanne Côté, MD, MSc, FRCPC, Carlos Andrés Celis-Preciado, MD, MSc, Ivan Solarte, MD, MHPE, Celeste M. Porsbjerg, MD, PhD, Asger Sverrild, MD, PhD, Paula Kauppi, MD, PhD, Stelios Loukides, MD, FERS, Michael P. Makris, MD, PhD, Andriana I. Papaioannou, MD, PhD, Enrico Heffler, MD, PhD, Jeffrey Shi Kai Chan, MBChB, MPH, FESC, Hyonsoo Joo, MD, PhD, Liam G. Heaney, MD, Wei-Han Cheng, PhD, Njira Lugogo, MD, Michael E. Wechsler, MD, MMSc, Cláudia Chaves Loureiro, MD, PhD, Bellanid Rodríguez-Cáceres, BSc, Tatsuya Nagano, MD, PhD, Zhixiao Wang, PhD, Hao-Chien Wang, MD, PhD, Jorge Máspero, MD, Fernando Saldarini, MD, Ana María Stok, MD, Anahi Yañez, MD, Philip G. Bardin, PhD, Sinthia Z. Bosnic-Anticevich, PhD, Vidya Navaratnam, BMBS, MSc, PhD, Mohit Bhutani, MD, FRCPC, FCCP, M. Diane Lougheed, MSc, MD, FRCP(C), Lyle Melenka, MD, FRCP, B.MSc, Petros Bakakos, MD, Konstantinos P. Exarchos, MD, PhD, Aggelos A. Ladias, MD, Dóra Lúdvíksdóttir, MD, PhD, Takashi Iwanaga, MD, PhD, Elvia Angelica Contreras Contreras, MD, Sverre Lehmann, MD, PhD, José Alberto Ferreira, MD, Rebecca Gall, MD, Pin-Kuei Fu, MD, PhD, Diahn-Warng Perng, MD, PhD, Flavia Hoyte, MD, Rohit Katial, MD, Unnur S. Björnsdóttir, MD, Camille Taillé, MD, PhD, Christian Taube, MD, Breda Cushen, MD, PhD, Lakmini Bulathsinhala, MPH, Leif Bjermer, MD, PhD, David B. Price, FRCGP

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Improving Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in LIS Education: Insights for Curriculum Development and Professional Preparation by Lili Luo

“…Setting – MA/PG Diploma program in LIS at University College, London (UCL).  …”
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Sustainable financial institution in Indonesia: An empirical analysis of social-cultural context, nepotism, and moral hazard on the shaping of non-performing loans by Tia Rahmania, Septantri Shinta Wulandari, Asep Marfu

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Predicting synthetic mRNA stability using massively parallel kinetic measurements, biophysical modeling, and machine learning by Daniel P. Cetnar, Ayaan Hossain, Grace E. Vezeau, Howard M. Salis

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The combined effect of intermittent normobaric hypoxia and melatonin on the morphological changes of the spontaneously hypertensive rats pancreas by R. V. Yanko, M. I. Levashov, I. H. Litovka, S. L. Safonov

“…Experimental animals also showed a decrease in the width of interlobular and interacinar interlayers of connective tissue, which can be considered as a manifestation of the mechanism of structural adaptation that facilitates the transport of oxygen and nutrients to the parenchymal elements of the pancreas. …”
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Parallel Communicating Finite Automata: Productiveness and Succinctness by Jingnan Xie, Ching-Sheng Lin, Harry B. Hunt

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ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECT OF LAYER THICKNESS ON SURFACE ROUGHNESS OF PLA PRINTED PRODUCTS USING FDM TECHNOLOGY FOR THE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY by Nurhidayanti, Lukmanul Hakim Arma, Rusdi Nur

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