Gene Expression of IGF1, IGF1R, and IGFBP3 in Epiretinal Membranes of Patients with Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy: Preliminary Study by Dorota Romaniuk, Malgorzata W. Kimsa, Barbara Strzalka-Mrozik, Magdalena C. Kimsa, Adam Kabiesz, Wanda Romaniuk, Urszula Mazurek

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Temporal Changes in Concentrations of Some Trace Elements in Muscle Tissue of Crayfish, Astacus leptodactylus (Eschscholtz, 1823), from Keban Dam Lake by Onder Aksu, Ragip Adiguzel, Veysel Demir, Numan Yildirim, Durali Danabas, Sebahat Seker, Safak Seyhaneyildiz Can, Mustafa Ates

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Estimating HIV Incidence during Pregnancy and Knowledge of Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission with an Ad Hoc Analysis of Potential Cofactors by Thomas Obinchemti Egbe, Rose-Mary Asong Tazinya, Gregory Edie Halle-Ekane, Eta-Nkongho Egbe, Eric Akum Achidi

“…We determined the incidence of HIV seroconversion during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy and ad hoc potential cofactors associated with HIV seroconversion after having an HIV-negative result antenatally. We also studied knowledge of PMTCT among pregnant women in seven health facilities in Fako Division, South West Region, Cameroon. …”
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Cause-Effect Relationships between Painful TMD and Postural and Functional Changes in the Musculoskeletal System: A Preliminary Report by Adam Andrzej Garstka, Monika Brzózka, Aleksandra Bitenc-Jasiejko, Roman Ardan, Helena Gronwald, Piotr Skomro, Danuta Lietz-Kijak

“…Nevertheless, dental procedures still very rarely include comprehensive diagnostics and procedures aimed at the normalization of the locomotor system related to TMD. …”
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Structural, Electronic, Mechanical and Optical Properties of RhZrZ (Z = As, Sb) Half-Heusler Compounds: First-Principles Calculations by Adem Beriso Bejo, Megersa Wodajo Shura, Mesfin Asfaw Afrassa, Kumneger Tadele, Fekadu Tolessa Marem, Kunsa Haho Habura

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Negative effects of adverse childhood experiences and absence of positive childhood experiences on healthcare employees: survey findings built on 10 years of trauma-informed develo... by Laneita Williamson, Laneita Williamson, Stephanie S. Daniel, Jennifer Carter, Adam Ridenhour, Camila A. Pulgar, Yasmin Gay, Beata Debinski

“…Having 0–2 PCEs relative to 6–7 PCEs was also significantly associated with greater odds of past 2-week compassion fatigue, a lower resilience score, and decreased odds of reported organizational belonging measures. …”
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Problems Faced by Students with Intellectual Disabilities in Their Participation in Sports Education: Parent Views by Hüseyin Can İkizler, Seher Akşit, Semra Arslan, İrem Altan Aksu, Reyhan Dağ, Emine Büşra Yılmaz, Sevim Akşit

“…Parents' opinions, attitudes, alexithymic conditions and social skill levels are effective in the participation of students with intellectual disabilities and other special needs in sports education. The aim of this research is to examine the problems encountered by students with intellectual disabilities in their participation in sports education in terms of parents' opinions. …”
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Acute Pancreatitis in Individuals with COVID-19: A Case Report and Critical Review of Literature by Arsia Jamali, Khashayar Nemovi, Betul N. Bayraktutar, Adam Farzaneh, Kevin Chan, Carlos Ramirez, Elika Shahkamrani, Anil Perumbeti

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Determination of oral feeding skills in late preterm, early term, and full-term infants using the neonatal oral feeding monitor (NeoSAFE) by Ayse Ecevit, Balkar Erdogan, Deniz Anuk Ince, Meltem Aksu, Sezin Unal, Özden Turan, Ahmet Saracoglu, Aylin Tarcan

“…We planned to examine the relationship of oral feeding parameters according to the gestational age. We also investigated whether the coordination of swallowing and respiration changes with respect to gestational age in newborn infants. …”
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Diabetes self-management education interventions in the WHO African Region: A scoping review. by Emmanuel Kumah, Godfred Otchere, Samuel Egyakwa Ankomah, Adam Fusheini, Collins Kokuro, Kofi Aduo-Adjei, Joseph A Amankwah

“…This study, therefore, aimed at synthesizing information in the literature to describe the state of the science of DSME interventions in the WHO African Region.…”
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Thermoelastic vibrations for solid cylinder with voids, using Moore-Gibson-Thompson heat conduction model by Ahmed Yahya M.H, Anouar Saidi, Ahmed E. Abouelregal, Adam Zakria, Ibrahim-Elkhalil Ahmed, F. A. Mohammed

“…AIMS Mathematics…”
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Optimization of Dyeing Conditions of Natural Dye Obtained from Vaccinium corrymbosum (Blueberry) On Cotton Fabric by Yahaya Musa Abubakar, Fatima Garba, Ma’aruf Abdulmumin Muhamad, Yilni Edward Bioltif, Ansar Bilyamin Adam, Lawan Usman

“…However, at 100 °C, excessive heat caused bond breakage, leading to faded colors. Extended dyeing time also improved the dye fastness on the fabric. This research demonstrates the potential of V. corymbosum as a natural dye source, contributing to more sustainable textile dyeing practices. …”
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A Comparison of Pitching Biomechanics and Sport Specialization in High School Pitchers by Tyler J. Hamer, Adam B. Rosen, Samuel J. Wilkins, Kristen F. Nicholson, Garrett S. Bullock, Brian A. Knarr

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Transforaminal Blood Patch for the Treatment of Chronic Headache from Intracranial Hypotension: A Case Report and Review by Kirk Bowden, Adam Wuollet, Amol Patwardhan, Theodore J. Price, John Lawall, Jeffery Annabi, Steven Barker, Emil Annabi

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Validation of a paediatric sepsis screening tool to identify children with sepsis in the emergency department: a statewide prospective cohort study in Queensland, Australia by Paula Lister, Kristen Gibbons, Luregn J Schlapbach, Adam Irwin, Michael Rice, Sainath Raman, Amanda Harley, Patricia Gilholm

“…Objective The Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines recommend the implementation of systematic screening for sepsis. We aimed to validate a paediatric sepsis screening tool and derive a simplified screening tool.Design Prospective multicentre study conducted between August 2018 and December 2019. …”
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The A to E (ABCDE) Pit Crew Model: A Novel Approach to Team Based Care of Critical Patients in the Prehospital Setting by Ayanna Walker, Adam Oswald, Jessica Wanthal, Christine Van Dillen, Cherian Plamoottil, Parth Patel, Maria Tassone, Latha Ganti

“…The only statistically significant secondary outcome finding was in scene departure decision: the interventional arm spent more time on-scene (p=0.031). Of note, the non-intervention group missed performing tasks more often than the interventional group and team leaders of these groups often performed task(s) while also directing the patient care…”
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Predicting the clinical subcutaneous absorption rate constant of monoclonal antibodies using only the primary sequence: a machine learning approach by Ronghua Bei, Justin Thomas, Shiven Kapur, Mahlet Woldeyes, Adam Rauk, Jason Robarge, Jiangyan Feng, Kaoutar Abbou Oucherif

“…Our model does not need clinically observed plasma concentration-time data; this is a novel capability not previously achieved in predictive pharmacokinetic models. The model also showed improved performance when benchmarked against a recently reported mechanistic model that relied on clinical data to predict subcutaneous absorption of mAbs. …”
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Asymmetric Exchange Rate Pass-Through to Consumer Prices in Ghana: Evidence from EMD-NARDL Approach by Camara K. Obeng, Siaw Frimpong, Gilbert K. Amoako, Samuel K. Agyei, Emmanuel Asafo-Adjei, Anokye M. Adam

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Investigating the mechanistic role of oxidative stress in brain–gut axis disruption in rat model by Akeem Babatunde Sikiru, Stephen Acheneje Egena, Muhyideen Adio Kilani, Morufat Eniola Azeez, Maryam Nahari Adam, Ahmad Abdullahi

“…These findings suggest that endotoxin disrupts the gut’s antioxidant system and triggers inflammation, which could potentially lead to gut dysfunction. The findings also suggest a link between gut dysfunction and brain function, which implies a possible indirect effect of endotoxin on body reserve and reproduction via the brain–gut axis compromise. …”
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Household Solid Fuel Use and Associated Factors in Somaliland: A Multilevel Analysis of Data From 2020 Somaliland Demographic and Health Survey by Mustafe Abdillahi Ali, Abdirizak Hassan Abokor, Omer Adam Farih, Hodo Abdikarim, Abdirashid M Yousuf, Abdisalam Hassan Muse

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