Jogos eletrônicos e cultura mediada por computadores: paradoxos culturais e organizacionais advindos das inovações em tecnologias de informação by Takeyoshi Imasato, Zilá Pedroso Mesquita

“…By presenting a case study of a community formed by Brazilians called Brazilian Power, people who gather to play America¿s Army, an electronic game created by the United States Army, this article analyzes and tries to understand the culture of this organization and to disclose some of the cultural paradoxes resulting from new information technologies.…”
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The role of neurofilament light chain in the context of neurological disorders by V. Taluntienė, R. Motiekaitytė, R. Kizlaitienė, N. Giedraitienė, G. Kaubrys

“…An increasing amount of data suggests that NFL could also be a prognostic marker for many disorders. The purpose of this article is to review the literature on the role of NFL in the context of dementia, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders, multiple sclerosis, and other neurological diseases. …”
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Understanding Extension-Library Partnerships: Results from a Three-State Survey by Noah Lenstra, Gary Deziel

“…Foundational information was gathered regarding programming within this partnership, alignment of efforts, and the experiences of partnering from the perspectives of both Extension and library staff, including successes and challenges. …”
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Biomarkers for Risk Stratification of Neoplastic Progression in Barrett Esophagus by Marjon Kerkhof, Johannes G. Kusters, Herman van Dekken, Ernst J. Kuipers, Peter D. Siersema

“…In this review, we will summarize the most promising tissue biomarkers, i.e. proliferation/cell cycle proteins, tumor suppressor genes, adhesion molecules, DNA ploidy status and inflammation associated markers, that can be used for risk stratification in BE, and discuss their respective clinical application.…”
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Patterns of Forensic Practice by Harold Merskey

“…Members of the New England Pain Association responded to a 20-item questionnaire addressing specific areas of practice including the completion of disability forms, letters, reports to lawyers, depositions, testimony in court, record reviews and return-to-work forms. …”
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A review of population genetics and the prospects for crop improvement by Godswill Ntsomboh-Ntsefong, Gabriel Mahbou Somo Toukam, Benoit Constant Likeng-Li-Ngue, Kingsley Tabi Mbi, Seyum Getachew Essubalew, Mohammad Ali Shariati, Vesna Karapetkovska Hristova, Libert Brice Tonfack, Joseph Martin Bell, Emmanuel Youmbi

“…Population genetics is crucial in identifying desirable traits and genetic markers, developing breeding strategies and improving the efficacy of crop improvement programs. …”
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Intragastric Endoscopic Assisted Single Incision Surgery for Gastric Leiomyoma of the Esophagogastric Junction by Salvador Morales-Conde, Isaias Alarcón, Carlos Ortiz-Moyano, Antonio Barranco, Francisco J. Padillo, María Socas

“…Single port laparoscopic surgery is becoming an alternative to conventional laparoscopic surgery as a new approach where all the conventional ports are gathered in just one multichannel port through only one incision. …”
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Molecular Detection of Minimal Residual Cancer in Surgical Margins of Head and Neck Cancer Patients by A. Peggy Graveland, Michiel de Maaker, Boudewijn J. M. Braakhuis, Remco de Bree, Simone E. J. Eerenstein, Elisabeth Bloemena, C. René Leemans, Ruud H. Brakenhoff

“…Here we investigated the suitability of quantitative reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) using human Ly-6D (hLy-6D) transcripts as molecular marker to detect MRC in surgical margins.…”
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An Overview of Alkylresorcinols Biological Properties and Effects by Anastasia A. Zabolotneva, Olga P. Shatova, Anastasia A. Sadova, Aleksandr V. Shestopalov, Sergei A. Roumiantsev

“…Human takes ARs as a component of a whole grain diet (from whole grain rye, wheat, and barley products), and thus, alkylresorcinols are frequently used as whole grain intake markers. Besides, ARs are considered as promising bioregulators of metabolic and immune processes, as well as adjuvant therapeutic agents for antimicrobial and anticancer treatment. …”
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Chromosomal Abnormalities in Syndromic Orofacial Clefts: Report of Three Children by Rathika Damodara Shenoy, Vijaya Shenoy, Vikram Shetty

“…Emanuel syndrome or supernumerary der (22)t(11; 22), the prototype of complex small supernumerary marker disorders, was seen in one child. Duplication 4q27q35.2 with concomitant deletion 21q22.2q22.3 and duplication 12p13.33p13.32 with concomitant deletion 18q22.3q23 seen in the remaining two children are not reported in literature. …”
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Case Reports in Oncological Medicine Myoepithelioma: A New Rearrangement Involving the LPP Locus in a Case of Multiple Bone and Soft Tissue Lesions by Géraldine Pairet, Gaëlle Tilman, Rafaël Sciot, Thomas Schubert, Vasiliki Perlepe, Hélène A. Poirel, Christine Galant

“…All tumors showed the double immunophenotype of epithelial markers and S100 protein expression. No rearrangement of the EWSR1 and FUS loci was detected as reported in myoepitheliomas. …”
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Collapsing Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis in a Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by Hassan Tariq, Arsalan Rafiq, Giovanni Franchin

“…Further work-up revealed serological markers consistent with active lupus and negative HIV. …”
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Communicating with Local Elected Officials by Ricky W. Telg, Shelli Rampold

“…This publication (a) discusses how county commissioners prepare to vote on ANR policies, (b) identifies factors that impact county commissioners’ decision-making about ANR policy decisions, (c) identifies sources county commissioners’ use to gather ANR information, and (d) discusses how information from Extension faculty and other individuals can be presented to effectively inform elected officials on important ANR topics, explain complex processes, and educate them about Extension programs. …”
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Immune links in comorbid depression and psoriasis: A narrative mini-review and perspective by Georgia Lada

“…Existing findings for serum inflammatory markers of depression in psoriasis are inconsistent and do not fully align with those in the general population, while brain imaging evidence is scarce and has not confirmed direct brain involvement in the systemic inflammation of psoriasis. …”
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Il Palio di San Michele di Bastia (Umbria): un nuovo modello festivo by Fiorella Giacalone

“…Bastia is not a major city, it is not a destination for cultural tourism, but the Palio represents in an exemplary way as a festival can "create" a community, a place of gathering of young and adolescents. Analyzing some festive models, the essay reflects on new perspectives for the study of the festival, with an emphasis on new categories of festival in relation to the territorial identity. …”
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Franco Ferrarotti and the Challenges of the Social Research - Exploring the Dimensions and Definitions of Research in Social Sciences in Addressing Major Quests on the Individual a... by Arta Musaraj

“…The discussion on the role of scientific research in the social development of todays and tomorrow’s humanity, the attention that must be given on the duality between knowledge and conscience as a marker of this development, is a rare inherence Ferrarotti left to all researchers of our times who deal with the individual and its behavior, its social interactions, the world they create and the future orientation of mankind.…”
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Unveiling Koreanness in Yoon Ha Lee’s Dragon Pearl: Cultural Representation and Translation Strategies by Byoung Yoong Kang

“…By examining key cultural markers such as character names, traditional food, and folklore (notably the gumiho), this study highlights how the novel portrays a diasporic sense of identity and belonging. …”
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Magnesium in pain control - mechanisms of action in perioperative pain, neuropathic pain and migraine by Anna Konarska, Artur Fabijański, Adriana Dukacz, Wojciech Firlej, Joanna Rychlewska-Duda, Justyna Lisiecka, Michał Nowak, Mateusz Janik, Barbara Ufnalska, Anna Machowiak

“…Due to its role as an NMDA receptor antagonist, magnesium has garnered significant attention in pain management research, particularly for its potential to modulate both acute and chronic pain. …”
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Unraveling the spatiotemporal trends and source attribution of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and oxygenated derivatives in Guangzhou agricultural ditch sediment by Shaomin Li, Weisong Chen, Yichen Liu, Haoyu Wang, Yongtao Li, Zhen Zhang, Xingjian Yang

“…Oxygenated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (OPAHs) have garnered significant scientific attention due to their heightened toxicity and mobility compared to their parent PAHs. …”
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A comprehensive review on the plant sources, pharmacological activities and pharmacokinetic characteristics of Syringaresinol by Lei Zhang, Yuqing Tian, Lingling Zhang, Huanyu Zhang, Jinghua Yang, Yi Wang, Na Lu, Wei Guo, Liang Wang

“…As the demand for natural therapeutics increases, Syringaresinol has garnered significant attention for its pharmacological properties. …”
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