Adiponectin: A New Regulator of Female Reproductive System by Kamil Dobrzyn, Nina Smolinska, Marta Kiezun, Karol Szeszko, Edyta Rytelewska, Katarzyna Kisielewska, Marlena Gudelska, Tadeusz Kaminski

“…The growing body of evidence suggests also that adiponectin action is dependent on the actual and hormonal status of the animal. Present study presents the current knowledge about the presence and role of adiponectin system (adiponectin and its receptors: AdipoR1 and AdipoR2) in the ovaries, oviduct, and uterus, as well as in the hypothalamus and pituitary, the higher branches of HPG axis, involved in the female fertility regulation.…”
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The Concept “Student Experience” from the Point of View of Philosophical Anthropology and Developmental Psychology by V. S. Efimov, A. V. Laptevа

“…An actual topic in higher education research today is the study of student experiences. …”
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Driving Safety Analysis Using Grid-Based Water-Filled Rut Depth Distribution by Jiao Yan, Hongwei Zhang, Bing Hui

“…At present, the maximum water depth of left and right ruts is mostly adopted to analyze the safety of water-filled ruts, ignoring the uneven change of ruts in the driving direction and the cross-section direction, which cannot fully reflect the actual impact of asymmetric or uneven longitudinal ruts on the vehicle. …”
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La ecología política de la crisis global y los límites del capitalismo benévolo by Eduardo Gudynas

“…Si bien la actual crisis global cambia el balance e intensidad de la presión ambiental en los ecosistemas de América del Sur, persisten las estrategias de desarrollo, bajo una intensa apropiación de los recursos naturales, una inserción primarizada en el mercado global y la externalización de los impactos ambientales. …”
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Computer-Assisted Optimization of the Acetabular Rotation in Periacetabular Osteotomy Using Patient’s Anatomy-Specific Finite Element Analysis by Sung-Jae Park, Sung-Jae Lee, Wen-Ming Chen, Jung-Hong Park, Yong-Soo Cho, Taejin Shin, Soon-Yong Kwon

“…The calculated acetabular rotation during PAO were 9.7°, 18°, and 4.3° in sagittal, coronal, and transverse planes, respectively. Based on the actual acetabular rotations, twelve postoperative FE models were generated. …”
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El edificio Positano de los arquitectos Luis García Pardo y Adolfo Sommer by Juan José Fontana Cabezas

“…Se ha recopilado y analizado la información técnica e histórica disponible del edificio a efectos de reconocer sus características tecnológicas, identificar las vulnerabilidades que lo afectan, así como evaluar su impacto en el ámbito del diseño estructural. Su estado actual de conservación es bueno. Se han observado, sin embargo, lesiones que no han sido tratadas, que podrían afectar a elementos con un alto compromiso estructural. …”
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Modelling and in vivo evaluation of tendon forces and strain in dynamic rehabilitation exercises: a scoping review by Antonio I Cuesta-Vargas, Adrian Escriche-Escuder, Jose Casaña

“…Objectives Although exercise is considered the preferred approach for tendinopathies, the actual load that acts on the tendon in loading programmes is usually unknown. …”
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A BP Neural Network Method for Grade Classification of Loose Damage in Semirigid Pavement Bases by Bei Zhang, Jianyang Liu, Yanhui Zhong, Xiaolong Li, Meimei Hao, Xiao Li, Xu Zhang, Xiaoliang Wang

“…The results show that the classification and recognition of simulated electromagnetic waves have an accuracy of over 90%; the classification and recognition of radar data from an actual project have a recognition accuracy of over 80%. …”
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El trabajo en equipo de las asociaciones, en un marco de la economía popular y solidaria: estudio en un programa gubernamental by Telmo Diego Proaño Córdova, Erika Paulina Tapia Panchi, Elsy Marcela Álvarez Jiménez, Hermel David Ortiz Roman, Paola Fernanda Mora Jati

“…La asociatividad como iniciativa del gobierno actual para los participantes del Programa Hilando el Desarrollo crea mecanismos más flexibles para que, indistintamente de la individualidad, se convierta en un trabajo equitativo y justo. …”
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Rules for investigation of patients with asymptomatic elevation of serum aminotransferase activity by M. V. Mayevskaya, V. T. Ivashkin, Ye. N. German

“…Features of differential diagnosis and medical approach in patients without any clinical symptoms is actual and common issue faced by many general practitioners every day. …”
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Analyzing the Influence of Online Test-Driving Reviews on the Adoption of Autonomous Vehicles by Chuan Hui Liao, Xuan Zheng Wang, Ren Gang Guo, Siqi Wang

“…First, it examines the influence of review channels on consumers’ purchase intentions of AVs, not actual purchasing behavior, warranting further exploration of this relationship. …”
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Multi-objective Newton-Raphson-based optimizer for fractional-order control of PEM fuel cells by Mahmoud S. AbouOmar, Sami El Ferik

“…The first objective is preventing oxygen starvation by minimizing the integral of time-weighted absolute error between the reference and the actual oxygen excess ratio. The second objective is minimizing the compressor power to increase the net power output of the PEMFC stack. …”
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Editoras cartoneras e a literatura fora do cânone: um olhar crítico para as margens do mundo editorial by Ary Pimentel

“…Es un estudio descriptivo que se basó en distintas experiencias editoriales para intentar llegar a una comprensión más amplia de la situación actual de las disputas por el dominio de las máquinas expresivas de la sociedad, en especial aquellas que tradicionalmente han garantizado la producción y difusión de representaciones hegemónicas a través del objeto libro.…”
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Modeling of investment attractiveness of countries using entropy analysis of regional stock markets by H. Danylchuk, N. Chebanova, N. Reznik, Y. Vitkovskyi

“…Determining the pre-crisis, actual crisis and post-crisis periods will allow the investor to make the right decision on time. …”
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University Environment in Student Assessments: Case of the Russian University of Transport by M. Yu. Bykov, V. Ya. Krasnikovskiy, N. Yu. Matveeva, E. V. Yaryna

“…Therefore, the attitude of students to their university environment is an actual research topic. The Russian University of Transport (RUT (MIIT)) conducted the online survey of students, during which they were asked an open question regarding university problems and university development. …”
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Does 5-minute training improve VO2max and agility? A study of situational game training in futsal by Agus Himawan, Haryo Mukti Widodo, Heni Yuli Handayani, Fajar Hidayatullah, Khoirul Anwar, Septyaningrum Putri Purwoto, Tutur Jatmiko, I Dewa Made Aryananda Wijaya Kusuma, Muhamad Syamsul Taufik

“…The implications of this research suggest that integrating this training method can be an effective strategy to enhance aerobic capacity and motor response of futsal players, better preparing them for the physical and tactical demands of actual competitions. …”
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LA CUMBRE DE MADRID 2010 Y LAS PERSPECTIVAS DE LA ASOCIACIÓN ESTRATÉGICA EUROLATINOAMERICANA: ¿NUEVO IMPULSO O MÁS DISCURSO? by Jorge Alberto Quevedo Flores

“…Así como identificar las ventajas de consolidar una asociación estratégica entre ambas regiones en el contexto internacional actual. Asimismo se examina con detenimiento la principal propuesta resultante de la Cumbre de Madrid en donde se plantea la innovación y la tecnología como factores para consolidar el desarrollo sostenible y la cohesión social del espacio eurolatinoamericano. …”
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Evaluación de la Gestión de Calidad en la Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y Sociales de la ULA: aplicando el modelo de excelencia EFQM. by Alejandro González, Xiomara Maldonado, Luis Nava P., Derlin Ramírez Z.

“…Los resultados obtenidos señalan, que el segmento representado por los estudiantes se divide en tres grupos según su perspectiva, el que está en “Desconocimiento o No contestó” sobre aspectos relacionados con la actual gestión de calidad, el que está “De acuerdo” y el que está en “Poco acuerdo”. …”
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Serological Investigation of Akabane Virus Infection in Cattle and Sheep in Nigeria by Daniel Oladimeji Oluwayelu, Comfort Oluladun Aiki-Raji, Emmanuel Chibuzor Umeh, Samat Odunayo Mustapha, Adebowale Idris Adebiyi

“…These findings call for continuous monitoring of the disease among ruminants in order to ascertain the actual burden and increase awareness of the disease. …”
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Numerical Simulation Study on Lateral Displacement of Pile Foundation and Construction Process under Stacking Loads by Yan-yan Cai, Bing-xiong Tu, Jin Yu, Yao-liang Zhu, Jian-feng Zhou

“…The lateral resistance of the pile body can be enhanced by coupling the stacking load along piles and the axial force at the pile top. An actual large-scale engineering project was chosen to simulate the effects of postconstructed embankment on lateral displacement and axial force of bridge pile foundation under different construction conditions and to obtain the lateral displacement of the pile body and the negative frictional resistance caused by soft soil compression under stacking loads. …”
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