High-Fat Diet Augments VPAC1 Receptor-Mediated PACAP Action on the Liver, Inducing LAR Expression and Insulin Resistance by Masanori Nakata, Boyang Zhang, Yifei Yang, Takashi Okada, Norihito Shintani, Hitoshi Hashimoto, Toshihiko Yada

“…PACAP potentiates insulin action in adipocytes and insulin release from pancreatic β-cells, thereby enhancing glucose tolerance. …”
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Mathematical model of working processes of piston hybrid power machine of volumetric action with reduced fluctuations of gas pressure in discharge line by V. E. Scherba, A. V. Grigor’ev, A. V. Zanin

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La place du paysage dans l’action des parcs naturels régionaux depuis la loi Paysage (1993) by Pierre Dérioz

“…Still, even if the landscape holds a central place in park actions, here analysed through the cases of five RNP in southern France with which the author has privileged scientific links, the legal obligation for all documents of urbanism to conform to the orientations of the RNP charters has proven more difficult to implement. …”
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Inégalités de santé et action territoriale: situation et perspectives offertes par les principes du développement durable by Jean-Marc Lorach

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Participatory Action Research in the Implementing Process of Evidence-Based Intervention to Prevent Childhood Obesity: Project Design of the “Healthy Future” Study by Gudbjørg Øen, Kjell Morten Stormark

“…Comprehensive participatory planning and evaluation (CPPE) process as an action-oriented research approach was chosen, using mixed data sources, mixed methods, and triangulation. …”
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Does Branched-Chain Amino Acids Supplementation Modulate Skeletal Muscle Remodeling through Inflammation Modulation? Possible Mechanisms of Action by Humberto Nicastro, Claudia Ribeiro da Luz, Daniela Fojo Seixas Chaves, Luiz Roberto Grassmann Bechara, Vanessa Azevedo Voltarelli, Marcelo Macedo Rogero, Antonio Herbert Lancha

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Resistance Modulation Action, Time-Kill Kinetics Assay, and Inhibition of Biofilm Formation Effects of Plumbagin from Plumbago zeylanica Linn by Emmanuel B. A. Adusei, Reimmel K. Adosraku, James Oppong-Kyekyeku, Cedric D. K. Amengor, Yakubu Jibira

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Evidence That ADAM17 Mediates the Protective Action of CGRP against Angiotensin II-Induced Inflammation in Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells by Si-yu Zeng, Li Yang, Chen-liang Hong, Hui-qin Lu, Qiu-jiang Yan, Yan Chen, Xu-ping Qin

“…Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) has a potent protective action on the cardiovascular system; however, little is known about the role of CGRP in angiotensin II- (Ang II-) induced inflammation of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs). …”
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Machine learning based QSAR and Molecular Dynamics simulations in the structural design and mechanism of action of imidazole derivatives with anti-melanoma activity by Rosalvo Ferreira de Oliveira Neto, Sérgio Ruschi Bergamachi Silva, Cintia Emi Yanaguibashi Leal, Edilson Beserra de Alencar Filho

“…Thus, strategic imidazopyrazines were subjected to comparative molecular dynamics calculations, providing inferences about their possible mechanisms of action. The QSAR model allows for the design and prediction of nine new analogues with favourable predicted IC50 values. …”
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Involving migrants in the development of guidelines for communication in cross-cultural general practice consultations: a participatory learning and action research project by Chris van Weel, Anne MacFarlane, Maria van den Muijsenbergh, Tomas de Brún, Evelyn van Weel-Baumgarten, Mary O'Reilly-de Brún, Ekaterina Okonkwo, Jean Samuel Bonsenge Bokanga, Maria Manuela De Almeida Silva, Florence Ogbebor, Aga Mierzejewska, Lovina Nnadi

“…In this paper, we focus on findings about the use of formal versus informal interpreters because dialogues about these issues emerged as central to the identification of recommendations for best practice.Design This qualitative case study involved a Participatory Learning and Action (PLA) research methodology.Participants The sample comprised 80 stakeholders: 51 from migrant communities; 15 general practitioners (GPs) and general practice staff; 7 established migrants as peer researchers; 5 formal, trained interpreters; and 2 service planners from the national health authority.Setting Galway, Ireland.Results There was 100% consensus across stakeholder groups that while informal interpreters have uses for migrants and general practice staff, they are not considered acceptable as best practice. …”
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From awareness to action: investigating the impact of big-five teamwork model awareness on rationing of nursing care and patient-centered care by Heba Mohamed Al-Anwer Ali Ashour, Ebtsam Aly Omer Abou Hashish, Nadia Hassan Ali Awad

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Dual Mechanisms of Action: Anti-Candida and Anti-Inflammatory Potential of <i>Lactobacillus</i> Fermentation Broth in Treating Vulvovaginal Candidiasis by Huann-Cheng Horng, Jin-Wei Xu, Yi-Shan Kuo, Yu-Sin Chen, Yu-Hsuan Chiu, Kuan-Hao Tsui, Yu-Tang Tung

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Elucidation of Nature of Gene Action and Estimation of Combining Ability Effects for Fruit Yield Improvement and Yield Attributing Traits in Brinjal Landraces by Neha Rajan, Sandip Debnath, Avijit kr. Dutta, Brijesh Pandey, Ajeet Kr. Singh, Ravindra Kumar Singh, Anjani Kumar Singh, Betty Nokobi Dugbakie

“…An estimated predictability ratio showed a high prevalence of nonadditive gene action, which was further confirmed by the lower narrow-sense heritability values for all traits. …”
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Les réseaux de la qualité de l’air : des associations stratèges actrices de l’action publique by Franck Boutaric

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Participatory Action Research (PAR) with LGBTQ+ & GNC youth in the United States: An interview with Michelle Fine, Maria Torre, and Allison Cabana. by Luciana Lobo Miranda

“…Participatory Action Research (PAR) with LGBTQ+ & GNC youth in the United States: An interview with Michelle Fine, Maria Torre, and Allison Cabana.…”
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Reseña de "Aristotle and Epicurus on voluntary action. Introducción a Two Studies in Greek Atomism" de David J. Furley by Héctor Pedraza Reyes

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Antimicrobial peptide LL37 is potent against non-growing Escherichia coli cells despite a slower action rate by Salimeh Mohammadi, Derek Saucedo, Sattar Taheri-Araghi

“…ABSTRACT Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have long been considered as potential agents against non-growing, dormant cells due to their membrane-targeted action, which is largely independent of the cell’s growth state. …”
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Experience of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for those with mild traumatic brain injury (ACTion mTBI): A qualitative descriptive study. by Josh W Faulkner, Jason Chua, Amabelle Voice-Powell, Deborah L Snell, Maree Roche, John Moffat, Suzanne Barker-Collo, Alice Theadom

“…Consequently, we developed ACTion mTBI, a 5-session ACT-informed intervention protocol. …”
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A Call-To-Action: Integrate A Learning Health System Framework into Longitudinal Population Studies to Improve Health Response in Africa. by Kadengye, Damazo T., Kiragga, Agnes N.

“…Longitudinal population studies (LPSs) in Africa have the potential to become powerful engines of change by adopting a learning health system (LHS) framework. This is a call-to-action opinion and highlights the importance of integrating an LHS approach into LPSs, emphasizing their transformative potential to improve population health response, drive evidence-based decision-making, and enhance community well-being. …”
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RISKS TO THE CONTINUITY OF THE INVESTMENT PROJECT IN CONSTRUCTION by T. Yu. Shemyakina, E. S. Kotova

Subjects: “…cycle “planningimplementationcheck-action”…”
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