Nurturing students’ spiritual development in secular contexts: a case study of Evangelical theological education in Australia by P.E. Momoh, M. Naidoo

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Trends and Variability of PM2.5 at Different Time Scales over Delhi: Long-term Analysis 2007–2021 by Chetna, Surendra K. Dhaka, Gagandeep Longiany, Vivek Panwar, Vinay Kumar, Shristy Malik, A. S. Rao, Narendra Singh, A. P. Dimri, Yutaka Matsumi, Tomoki Nakayama, Sachiko Hayashida

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A omissão em números: como o Supremo Tribunal Federal decide acerca da figura do garante em crimes ambientais em uma análise a partir da utilização do R Studio by Ives Nahama Gomes dos Santos, Mariana Dionísio de Andrade

“…Para tanto, é necessário atender a três objetivos específicos: estabelecer o lugar da responsabilidade por omissão em crimes ambientais no âmbito do processo penal, expor o conceito de garante e verificar se há critérios para sua identificação e discussão prática, por meio da aplicação da Metodologia de Análise de Decisões (MAD). …”
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Saussurea costus alleviates ulcerative colitis by regulating the gut microbiota and improving intestinal barrier integrity by Wen-lin Pang, Wen-lin Pang, Tian-gang Li, Tian-gang Li, Yin-ying Wang, Yin-ying Wang, Li-yun Song, Li-yun Song, Li Li, Li Li, Xiao-ya Li, Xiao-ya Li, Yong Qiu, Yong Qiu, Zhong-shan Yang, Zhong-shan Yang

“…In addition, analysis of 16S rRNA gene sequencing indicated that SC reduced harmful bacterial populations, such as Proteobacteria, while simultaneously enhancing the levels of beneficial bacteria like Lactobacillus, thereby contributing to the improvement of UC pathology.ConclusionThis study highlights the therapeutic potential of SC in managing UC through its ability to attenuate inflammatory responses, restore intestinal barrier functionality, and modulate gut microbiota composition, which findings offer insights into potential strategies for advancing UC treatment.…”
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Segregation behaviors in {101¯1} compressive twin boundaries of Mg-RE alloy under deformation at room temperature by Yujie Cui, Lili Guo, Yunwei Gui, Kenta Aoyagi, Haotian Tong, Qinqin Wei, Fangzhou Liu, Yuichiro Hayasaka, Akihiko Chiba

“…Solute atoms and precipitates significantly influence the mechanical properties of Mg alloys. …”
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Russia is Back to the Balancing Game by Samet YÜCE, Philipp O. AMOUR

“…After the Arab Spring, Russia deployed its military muscle to Syria to protect its traditional ally the Bashar al-Assad regime, and restrain the US from solely dominating the region. Its attempts achieved to ensure the regime’s survival and balance the US in the country. …”
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Laparoscopic suture repair for perforated peptic ulcer disease: a meta-review and trial sequential analysis by S. I. Panin, T. V. Nechay, I. V. Sazhin, K. Yu. Melnikov-Makarchuk, A. V. Sazhin, A. V. Puzikova, A. N. Akinchits, A. V. Bykov

“…The calculated DARIS for operative time and hospital stay were 40.1% and 14.6%, respectively, and the TSA showed neither significant benefit nor harm of laparoscopic surgery in the attained information size in the meta-analysis. Further trials with regard to mortality, surgical site infection, and intra-abdominal abscess are not very promising because the DARIS did not exceed 5% after combining the results of eight RCTs.ConclusionSummarization of evidence from systematic reviews and reanalysis using TSA confirmed sufficient evidence for only one outcome, namely, that laparoscopic suture repair of PPUs is accompanied by lower pain scores at 24–72 h. …”
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Qu’est-ce qu’un « régime de vérité » ? by Olivier Guerrier

“…This article attempts to capture and delimit the Foucaldian notion of "régime de vérité", returning first to the importance of the question of Truth and its significance to the philosopher. …”
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Systematic study on the evaluation method of surface antibacterial activity based on the fluorescent observation of bacterial growth by Noriko Nakamura, Tatsuki Yamagishi, Wataru Nagata, Yuki Akahane, Hyemin Seo, Ayaka Otsuka, Daiki Hishikawa, Risa Yoshimoto, Nobuhiro Miyamae, Seiichi Ohta

“…Abstract Antibacterial and antiviral coating materials have attracted increasing attention for the prevention of infections caused by frequently touched surfaces in communities and hospitals. …”
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Evaluation of Antimicrobial Performance of Calcium Dihydroxide (Ca(OH)₂) Coating on Ti for Potential Metallic Orthopedic Implant Applications by Harald Holeczek, Michael de Wild, Jasmine Ruegg, Philipp Gruner, Walter Moser, Olivier Braissant

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Trajectory Tracking Control Study of a New Parallel Mechanism with Redundant Actuation by Haiqiang Zhang, Hairong Fang, Dan Zhang, Qi Zou, Xueling Luo

“…Parallel mechanisms with redundant actuation are attracting numerous scholars’ research interest due to their inherent advantages. …”
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Peptides as Versatile Regulators in Cancer Immunotherapy: Recent Advances, Challenges, and Future Prospects by Yu Lei, Jiacheng Liu, Yaowei Bai, Chuansheng Zheng, Dongyuan Wang

“…The diverse functionality of peptides has made them attractive as a therapeutic modality, and the global market for peptide-based therapeutics is witnessing significant growth. …”
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George Eliot and Islamic Culture by Dallel Chenni

“…Using as primary sources Eliot’s notebooks, letters, journals, book reviews and essays, the article demonstrates that Eliot’s original curiosity about Islam arose in conjunction with her keener, more sympathetic interest in Judaism, and examines whether Eliot’s reading of English and European intellectuals interested in Islamic culture had any impact on her own attitude towards Islam. Indeed, while Eliot’s various and dispersed comments often reflect a shallow, essentially prejudiced view of the matter, her writing in fact evolved towards more tolerant views over the years.…”
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Laicos y clericales en las reformas constitucionales de Catamarca (1965-1988) by José Ariza

“…Por ello nos situaremos en el análisis de los proyectos de reformas y de los textos sancionados como ley suprema provincial, atendiendo a las directrices de dichas experiencias: la tendencia liberal (laica) y la tendencia clerical. …”
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Notas sobre la historiografía de la transición de las familias de poder en el Caribe colombiano. by Miguel Antonio Suárez Araméndiz

“…El propósito de este artículo, más que hacer un análisis de la literatura que recientemente se ha producido en torno al proceso de independencia, es el de llamar la atención sobre la necesidad de analizar un campo que se encuentra casi inexplorado en la región caribe y que permitirá llegar a una comprensión amplia de su complejidad social. …”
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Le complexe monumental suburbain et l’ensemble funéraire de Saint-Martin-au-Val (Chartres, Eure-et-Loir) : état de la recherche (2006-2011) by Bruno Bazin, Emmanuel Bouilly, Vincent Drost, Isabelle Godin, Stéphane Hérouin, Christophe Loiseau, Apolline Louis, Stéphanie Raux, Julie Rivière, Jonathan Simon, Stéphane Willerval

“…AD 120-130, the construction of rectangular, apsidal exedrae is attested on the eastern facade. Between the middle and the second half of the 2nd c. …”
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Optimizing oral 3-hydroxybutyrate dosage using pharmacokinetic model to improve cognitive function and mood in healthy subjects by Kentaro Nishioka, Kentaro Nishioka, Kentaro Nishioka, Takahiro Ishimoto, Mariko Sato, Ruki Yasuda, Yumi Nakamura, Hiroshi Watanabe, Toshihide Suzuki, Yudai Araragi, Yukio Kato, Ken-ichi Yoshida, Norihito Murayama

“…Previous studies indicated that achieving a maximum concentration (Cmax) of 3-HB in plasma at 0.28 mM could initiate ketone metabolism in the brain; we hypothesized that attaining this Cmax would improve brain health.MethodsWe aimed to demonstrate the efficacy of an optimized single oral dose of 3-HB on cognitive function and mood through two clinical studies: a pharmacokinetic study and an efficacy study. …”
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Dermatosis en pacientes geriátricos by Dagmaris Albear de la Torre, Mayelin Valdivia Ferreira, Ivelin Valle-Yanes, Mayli Barbara del Rio Ysla, Susana María Hernández-Rodríguez, Yulexi Gómez Águila

“…Objetivo: Definir las enfermedades cutáneas frecuentes en pacientes geriátricos, atendidos en consulta de dermatología. Métodos: Se realizó una investigación observacional descriptiva transversal, en pacientes geriátricos atendidos en la consulta de Dermatología en la Policlínica de Combatientesde Ciego de Ávila, en el periodo comprendido de enero a diciembre del 2019. …”
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Study of Transformer Core Vibration and Noise Generation Mechanism Induced by Magnetostriction of Grain-Oriented Silicon Steel Sheet by He Qiang, Nie Jingkai, Zhang Songyang, Xiao Weimin, Ji Shengchang, Chen Xin

“…Insofar as the state-of-the-art iron core and binding production adopt the lamination method and weft-free adhesive tape, respectively, the transformer core vibration is mainly attributed to the silicon steel sheet (SSS) magnetostriction. …”
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Estimating Willingness to Pay for New Mandarin Cultivars: A Revealed Preference Approach by Xiang Bi, Lisa House, Zhifeng Gao, Frederick Gmitter

“…To determine consumer willingness to pay for specific attributes, UF/IFAS economists combined sensory evaluation and experimental auctions in a unique way, by comparing two different types of ‘Sugar Belle’ (SB1 and SB2) with the main competing product to identify the most desirable characteristics and to determine the best marketing and pricing strategy. …”
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