Does Looking Good Equate to Feeling Good? Examining Selfie Practices, Peer Comparisons, and Self-Esteem Among Instagram Users by Muhammad Tanveer, Muhammad Faizan Khan, Ramzi Talmoudi, Usamah Iyyaz Billah, Ayesha Dunaib

“…Employing a quantitative survey design, data was collected through structured questionnaires from a convenient sample of 455 respondents whereby the sample size was calculated using principles based on the item response theory. …”
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Study of the Geographical Distribution, Ecological–Biological Characteristics, and Economic Value of <i>Rosa acicularis</i> Lindl., <i>Rosa laxa</i> Retz., and <i>Rosa spinosissima... by Alevtina N. Danilova, Tatyana A. Vdovina, Yuriy A. Kotukhov, Olga A. Anufriyeva, Andrey A. Vinokurov, Elena A. Isakova, Olga A. Lagus, Aidar A. Sumbembayev

“…For each population, the floristic composition and structure were described, and morphometric, resource, and physiological indicators were evaluated. …”
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Synthesis and study of the anticancer activity of some new 7H-[1,2,4]triazolo [3,4-b][1,3,4]thiadiazines by I. I. Myrko, T. I. Chaban, V. V. Ohurtsov, I. V. Drapak, V. S. Matiichuk

“…The study of the anticancer activity of the synthesized compounds was carried out in the framework of the international scientific program DTP (Developmental Therapeutics Program) of the National Cancer Institute (NCI, Bethesda, Maryland, USA). …”
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COVID-19 threatens the progress of humanised childbirth: a qualitative study of giving birth during the pandemic in Brazil by Tamia Ross, Conceição de Maria de Albuquerque, Jessica Chaves, Karla Maria Carneiro Rolim, Mirna Albuquerque Frota, Pamela J. Surkan

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Searching for Stellar Activity Cycles Using Flares: The Short- and Long-timescale Activity Variations of TIC-272272592 by Tobin M. Wainer, James R. A. Davenport, Guadalupe Tovar Mendoza, Adina D. Feinstein, Tom Wagg

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The effects of alcohol use severity and polygenic risk on gray matter volumes in young adults by Yu Chen, Huey-Ting Li, Xingguang Luo, Guangfei Li, Guangfei Li, Jaime S. Ide, Chiang-Shan R. Li, Chiang-Shan R. Li, Chiang-Shan R. Li, Chiang-Shan R. Li

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Pan-genome analysis of the R2R3-MYB genes family in Brassica napus unveils phylogenetic divergence and expression profiles under hormone and abiotic stress treatments by Haiyan Fan, Haiyan Fan, Jiawei Li, Jiawei Li, Wencong Huang, Aoshuang Liang, Liqing Jing, Jintao Li, Qing-Yong Yang, Qing-Yong Yang, Kede Liu, Zhiquan Yang

“…However, their genetic diversity and functional roles in Brassica napus remain underexplored at a pan-genome scale.MethodsWe identified R2R3-MYB genes in 18 published rapeseed genomes and analyzed their genomic distribution patterns, gene duplication, selective pressure, gene structure, conserved motifs, and phylogenetic relationships using a pan-genome approach. …”
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Assessment of the implementation of the Italian National action plan to combact antimicrobial resistance (PNCAR) 2017–2021 through SPiNCAR-1: results for the Piedmont Region, 2022... by Stefania Di Giacomo, Luca Bresciano, Lorenza Ferrara, Sabina Pederiva, Carla Maria Zotti, Fortunato “Paolo” D’Ancona, Costanza Vicentini, Collaborating Group

“…Methods The self-assessment questionnaire is divided into 7 central "areas" representing the main actions against AMR: governance, surveillance and monitoring, appropriate use of antimicrobials, healthcare-associated infection (HAI) control and prevention, education and training, alliance among stakeholders, evaluation of the impact and implementation of the program. Areas are structured into two or more items called "standards", subdivided into "criteria”. …”
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Analysis of genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationships among Indonesian native cattle breeds using microsatellite markers: A review by Rini Hastarina, Agung Purnomoadi, Sutopo Sutopo, Dela Ayu Lestari, Fatmawati Mustofa, Putu Novia Gariri, Pupus Galau Prahara, Firda Tasya Kamila, Syaddad Verahry Philco, Maulida Arkaan Muhammad Da’i, Asep Setiaji

“…Analysis of multiple studies reveals that geographical isolation, selective breeding, and human-mediated practices have shaped the genetic structure of these populations. Notably, Bali and Madura cattle exhibit distinctive genetic clusters reflecting island isolation and long-standing breeding traditions. …”
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Risk of zoonotic diseases among veterinary students in Nigeria: a multi-institutional national cross-sectional survey by Ibraheem Ghali-Mohammed, Ayomide Samuel Afolayan, Akeem Adebola Bakare, Ridwan Olamilekan Adesola, Tajudeen Opeyemi Isola, Uduak Akpabio, Selim Adewale Alarape, Shuaibu Gidado Adamu, Nma Bida Alhaji, Ismail Ayoade Odetokun

“…A multi-institutional national cross-sectional survey was conducted among veterinary students enrolled from the second to sixth years of 12 veterinary schools. A four-section structured questionnaire was administered capturing socio-demographic information, knowledge of zoonotic diseases, attitudes toward their prevention and control, and self-reported practices in zoonotic disease risk management. …”
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PHARMACOEPIDEMIOLOGY OF ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS IN NEONATOLOGY: RESULTS OF THE RETROSPECTIVE CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY by Alexey S. Kolbin, Sergey V. Sidorenko, Yuri V. Lobzin, Dmitry O. Ivanov, Nikolay P. Shabalov, Anton V. Mikhailov, Nikolay N. Klimko, Gennadiy V. Dolgov, Andrey A. Shmidt, Timofey L. Galankin, Alexey A. Kurylev, Elena A. Malikova

“…Against the background of ever-increasing resistance of bacteria, it is necessary to develop effective measures aimed at the structure optimization of consumption of antimicrobial agents. …”
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SURGERY OF BRAIN STEM CAVERNOUSES MALFORMATION by V. V. Stupak, Sh. Aul, A. G. Bobylev, M. V. Kutsenko, D. A. Dentsel, T. M. Shogunbekov, V. M. Bon, A. M. Gazeev, A. E. Simonovich, S. V. Tsvetovskiy

“…Cavernous malformations (CM), also known as cavernous angiomas or cavernomas, are benign vascular hamartomas having a sinusoidal type of wall structure.CM occurs in the brain stem with a frequency of 9–35 % of cases. …”
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Medical treatment cost for Chinese inpatients with colorectal cancer by sites by Zeng-Bao Hu, Jin-Ying Huang, Stuart McDonald, Bo-Xu Chen, Hao-Xun Mao, Zhou Wu, Xiao-Yu Dai, Hua Yu, Jian-Jiong Li, Yi Lin

“…Using hospitalization data from Ningbo, China, this study aims to estimate the medical treatment cost and cost structure of CRC based on tumor sites to gain insights with respect to the cost efficiency of early diagnosis.MethodsA retrospective observational study was performed in a real-life clinical setting of a tertiary hospital in Ningbo, China. …”
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“Beyond the flood: Exploring the psychosocial consequences and resilience challenges in the aftermath of “El Niño” in Tumbes, Peru” by Elaine C. Flores, Daniela C. Fuhr, Victoria Simms, Andres G. Lescano, Nicki Thorogood

“…Methods: Between May-June 2017, we conducted 27 semi-structured interviews and three focus groups in Spanish with 24 adult residents, including local authorities and residents from heavily and minimally El Niño affected areas. …”
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A multi-perspective qualitative study on robotic-assisted surgery training demand by Xinling Tian, Kongying Nong, Xueqi Tang, Jiani Zhai, Yihang Guo, Yueran Li, Yichuan Zhang, Yuzhe Kong, Xiaohong Tang

“…Considering the pressing necessity to formulate standardized robotic surgery training programs, our objective is to conduct multi-institutional demand assessments. …”
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Cryptic species and hybridisation in corals: challenges and opportunities for conservation and restoration by Riginos, Cynthia, Popovic, Iva, Meziere, Zoe, Garcia, Vhon, Byrne, Ilha, Howitt, Samantha M., Ishida, Hisatake, Bairos-Novak, Kevin, Humanes, Adriana, Scharfenstein, Hugo, Richards, Thomas, Briggs, Ethan, Clark, Vanessa, Lei, Chuan, Khan, Mariam, Prata, Katharine E.

“…Here, we investigate the prevalence of cryptic coral groups and assess evidence for their permeability to gene flow (hybridisation) via a structured literature review of genomic studies. Using reproducible criteria to detect distinct genetic groups that are sympatric, we find that 68% of nominal species represented in population genomic studies show evidence for comprising partially reproductively isolated groups and that these distinct groups are often linked by gene flow. …”
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“Each one of us did the best we could for the community, while also supporting each other”: community residents’ perspectives on community health worker (CHW) response during the C... by Melina Michelen, Beatriz Lopez Galeana, Salvador Zárate, Sora Park Tanjasiri, Lindsay Donaldson, Patricia J. Cantero, Noraima Chirinos, Rocio Salazar, Mary Anne Foo, Samantha Peralta, Pilar Lara de Cortez, Guadalupe Capistran, John Billimek, Alana M.W. LeBrón

“…Methods CHWs completed a popular education qualitative methods program under a Community Science Worker (CSW) model to design and facilitate four semi-structured focus groups and three interviews with 32 residents in Orange County, California, to understand their pandemic experiences and interactions with CHWs. …”
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Development and evaluation of compact exercise device based on simulation using musculoskeletal model by Masashi OHTAKE, Mahiro TAKAHASHI, Mahiro MIURA, Takehiro IWAMI, Yoshikazu KOBAYASHI, Kazutoshi HATAKEYAMA, Yuji KASUKAWA, Naohisa MIYAKOSHI

“…It features a mechanical structure in which the pedals move along a linear rail, with rubber tubing providing the stepping resistance. …”
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Evaluation and prioritization of food safety risks in the Nigerian red meat industry by Ismail Ayoade Odetokun, Damilola Christiana Olawoye, Akeem Adebola Bakare, Tajudeen Opeyemi Isola, Nma Bida Alhaji, Oluwadamilola Olawumi Abiodun-Adewusi, Taiwo Adeniyi Adewoye, Hama Cisse, Ibraheem Ghali-Mohammed

“…Data were collected through a structured questionnaire administered over eight months in ten slaughterhouses and slaughter slabs in Ilorin. …”
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Frequency of non-asthma-like symptoms of allergic diseases based on ISAAC results in adolescents of the Khabarovsk region, Russia by E. N. Suprun, S. V. Suprun, M. S. Shkunova, E. I. Yakovlev, R. S. Telepneva, O. A. Lebed’ko, G. P. Evseeva

“…Studies using the ISAAC standard continuous survey showed that prevalence of non-asthma-like symptoms of atopy among adolescents in Khabarovsk and Khabarovsk Krai is higher than in most countries where this study was conducted. The frequency and structure of non-asthma-like symptoms revealed in the course of the survey is characteristic of industrially developed countries. …”
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