Perikymata number and spacing on early modern human teeth: evidence from Qafzeh cave, Israel by Janet M. Monge, Anne-Marie Tillier, Alan Mann

“…The number of perikymata on complete and unworn teeth is within the range of variation of other hominins and does not provide specific evidence for attributing these specimens to one hominin taxon or another. …”
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Insufficient Sleep and Alzheimer’s Disease: Potential Approach for Therapeutic Treatment Methods by Dieu Quynh Trinh, Nhu Huynh Mai, Toan Duc Pham

“…The interaction between Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and sleep deprivation has recently gained attention in the scientific literature, and recent advances suggest that AD epidemiology management should coincide with the management of sleeping disorders. …”
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Colonialismo digital e processos de disputas: as mídias como ‘sistemas educativos’ da população by Marília Claudia Favreto Sinãni, Aline Accorssi

“…Com o avanço tecnológico, as práticas de colonialismo passaram por atualizações e adaptaram-se às demandas do sistema capitalista de vigilância na sua dimensão neoliberal. …”
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Book review Contested issues in training ministers in South Africa by K. T. Resane

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Discrimination perceived by patients being monitored for COVID-19. Tajamar Regalado, Ecuador by Melba Esperanza Narváez Jaramillo, Cinthya Lizeth Pantoja Narváez, Julio Rodrigo Morillo Cano, Sara Ximena Guerrón Enríquez

“…<p><strong>Foundation</strong>: COVID-19 had an impact on the population’ biopsychosocial state. Among attitudes and behaviors, discrimination manifested itself as one of the responses to different levels of personal and social interrelation.…”
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A Comparison of Two Dust Uplift Schemes within the Same General Circulation Model by Duncan Ackerley, Manoj M. Joshi, Eleanor J. Highwood, Claire L. Ryder, Mark A. J. Harrison, David N. Walters, Sean F. Milton, Jane Strachan

“…This has important implications for the use of dust models in AMIP-style (Atmospheric Modelling Intercomparison Project) simulations and Earth-system modelling.…”
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Alzheimer’s Dementia due to Suspected CTE from Subconcussive Head Impact by Shauna H. Yuan, Sonya G. Wang

“…Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) has been receiving increasing attention due to press coverage of professional football players. …”
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Assessing food safety and hygiene practices in old age homes in Mangaung and Lejweleputswa regions, free state by Tshegofatso Nhabe, Ntsoaki J. Malebo

“…Data were collected using questionnaires (N = 80) to evaluate food handlers’ knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. Additionally, a food safety checklist was used to assess compliance with hygiene and safety standards.ResultsThe study identified gaps in food safety practices and regulatory compliance. …”
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Characterization of Microbiota in Endometrial Fluid and Vaginal Secretions in Infertile Women with Repeated Implantation Failure by Kotaro Kitaya, Yoko Nagai, Wataru Arai, Yoshiyuki Sakuraba, Tomomoto Ishikawa

“…Twenty-eight infertile women with a history of RIF and eighteen infertile women undergoing the first in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer attempt (the control group) were enrolled in the study. …”
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Effects of a liquefied petroleum gas stove and fuel intervention on head circumference and length at birth: A multi-country household air pollution intervention network (HAPIN) tri... by Hina Raheel, Sheela Sinharoy, Anaité Diaz-Artiga, Sarada S. Garg, Ajay Pillarisetti, Kalpana Balakrishnan, Marilu Chiang, Amy Lovvorn, Miles Kirby, Usha Ramakrishnan, Shirin Jabbarzadeh, Alexie Mukeshimana, Michael Johnson, John P. McCracken, Luke P. Naeher, Ghislaine Rosa, Jiantong Wang, Joshua Rosenthal, William Checkley, Thomas F. Clasen, Jennifer L. Peel, Lisa M. Thompson

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Effect of N-Acetylcysteine on Dyslipidemia and Carbohydrate Metabolism in STZ-Induced Diabetic Rats by Anderson Kiyoshi Kaga, Pedro Octavio Barbanera, Nágilla Orleanne Lima do Carmo, Lucas Rodolfo de Oliveira Rosa, Ana Angélica Henrique Fernandes

“…The aim of this study was to assess the effect of NAC on the lipid profile and the atherogenic index (AI) in streptozotocin- (STZ-) induced diabetic rats. …”
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Effect of Size and Drying Time on the Rehydration and Sensory Properties of Freeze-Dried Snails (Achatina achatina) by Matthew A. Achaglinkame, Eric Owusu-Mensah, Abena A. Boakye, Ibok Oduro

“…The freeze-dried samples generally had higher consumer preference than the control in all attributes assessed. The findings show that freeze-drying snails (approximate weight of 14.4 g) for 15 h could be a consumer-preferred alternative preservative method for extending the shelf life of snails.…”
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Características de empresas que influenciam o seu disclosure voluntário de indicadores de desempenho by Roberto Carlos Klann, Ilse Maria Beuren

“…As variáveis mais significativas apresentadas pelo modelo de regressão logística foram o setor de atividade e a margem operacional quando analisados apenas alguns grupos de indústria.…”
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THE DUAL MODEL OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF GERMAN ARMED FORCES by A. Yu. Timofeev

“…In this regard in the conclusion there is an attempt to characterize the modern and perspective image of the Bundeswehr and to outline possible ways of overcoming the existing difficulties of its development.…”
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‘Diaphaneitè’ and Dante: a New Perspective on Pater’s Early Essay by Julia Straub

“…Dante, it is argued, attracted Pater’s attention for moral and aesthetic reasons. …”
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Risco de queda no domicílio em idosos - avaliação numa comunidade by Raquel Gil, Odete Amaral, Paula Carvalho, Ana Ribeiro, Raquel Pinto, Tânia Coimbra

“…Os dados foram colhidos através da aplicação de inquéritos. Resultados: Cerca de 86,0% dos idosos referiram já ter tido uma queda no domicílio, dos quais a maioria (52,3%) mencionou que ocorreu nos últimos 12 meses. …”
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New Features Using Robust MVDR Spectrum of Filtered Autocorrelation Sequence for Robust Speech Recognition by Sanaz Seyedin, Seyed Mohammad Ahadi, Saeed Gazor

“…This new function allows the components of the input signal at the frequencies least affected by noise to pass with larger weights and attenuates more effectively the noisy and undesired components. …”
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Intelligent planning and simulation of 5G wireless network by Jun LI

“…Traditional planning methods based on human experience have been limited for 5G networks.It is urgent to introduce intelligent planning methods for 5G wireless networks based on large data analysis.Athree-step closed-loop planning scheme of 5G intelligent station location planning,parameter planning and post-evaluation was proposed.A 5G wireless network intelligent planning system was built and applied to the actual 5G wireless network planning and simulation,which effectively supports the future 5G wireless networking deployment,ensures the precise investment of resources,and lays the foundation for the construction of 5G high-quality target network.…”
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Major Extremity Injuries Associated with Farmyard Accidents by Cem Copuroglu, Nurettin Heybeli, Mert Ozcan, Baris Yilmaz, Mert Ciftdemir, Elif Copuroglu

“…Due to the high microbiological load and high incidence of crush-type injuries, repetitive debridements and long duration of hospital stay were needed. Attention should be paid in the harvesting times to the farmyard injuries. …”
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The Impact of Physical Activity on Disability Incidence among Older Adults in Mexico and the United States by Kerstin Gerst, Alejandra Michaels-Obregon, Rebeca Wong

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