Health-related quality of life in patients with liver cirrhosis following adjunctive nurse-based care versus standard medical care: a pragmatic, multicentre, randomised controlled... by Anncarin Svanberg, Maria Hjorth, Daniel Sjöberg, Elenor Kaminsky, Fredrik Rorsman, Riccardo Lo Martire

“…This highlights a need for support in comprehending health-related information, which remains largely lacking within liver cirrhosis care. …”
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Improving air monitoring system in the city by L. O. Shtripling, V. V. Bazhenov, N. S. Bazhenova, P. E. Nor

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Exploring the use, perceptions, and challenges of mini-implants in orthodontic practice: a survey study by Tinela Panaite, Carina Balcos, Carmen Savin, Nicolae Daniel Olteanu, Nikolaos Karvelas, Cristian Romanec, Raluca-Maria Vieriu, Alice Chehab, Irina Zetu

“…Strategies to address barriers and promote informed decision-making among orthodontists are discussed.Conclusionsthe study reveals diverse preferences and utilization patterns regarding mini-implants across different orthodontic procedures, reflecting the versatility and adaptability of these devices in addressing various clinical needs. …”
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Association between C-reactive protein and chronic pain in US adults: A nationwide cross-sectional study. by Chunsheng Huang, Qizhen Tong, Qiaoling Tong

“…<h4>Results</h4>A total of 10,680 (Weighted 250,814,660.8) adult participants with complete information were included in the analysis and 2612 (Weighted 67978784.88, 27.1%) subjects met the definition of chronic pain. …”
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Shifts in northern Arizona plant and insect pollinator communities between 2 years with substantially different precipitation totals by P. R. Chesshire, P. R. Chesshire, L. M. Holeski

“…With changing climate, including unpredictable precipitation worldwide, studies to uncover which pollinator species and plant–pollinator associations are most critical for community stability in drier conditions are important for informing conservation decisions on local scales.</p>…”
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An Analysis and Research on the Transmission Ratio of Dye Sensitized Solar Cell Photoelectrodes by Using Different Etching Process by Chin-Guo Kuo, Cheng-Fu Yang, Mu-Jung Kao, Wen-Pin Weng, Chi-Cheng Chang, Lih-Ren Hwang, Jian-Lan Nil

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A bidirectional Mendelian randomization study integrating genome-wide association studies, expression quantitative trait locus, and methylation quantitative trait locus data reveal... by Zhou An, Meichun Zeng, Xianhua Wang

“…Additionally, we applied summary data-based Mendelian randomization techniques to combine information from genome-wide association studies (GWAS) with expression quantitative trait locus and methylation quantitative trait locus. …”
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Similarities and differences between working processes of Ranque effect and Hartmann–Sprenger tube by V. I. Kuznetsov, V. V. Makarov, A. Yu. Shander

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Women’s mental health in the doctoral context: Protective function of the psychological capital and academic motivation by Angel Deroncele-Acosta, Roger Pedro Norabuena-Figueroa, Emerson Damian Norabuena-Figueroa

“…In the qualitative phase, interviews were conducted to gather relevant information on mental health. Results: The findings emphasize five important points: (1) levels and the relationship between psychological capital, academic motivation, and performance, (2) motivational behavior according to study cycles, (3) risk and protection profiles, (4) protective functions, and (5) mental health success factors. …”
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Patch validation: an observational study protocol for the evaluation of a multisignal wearable sensor in patients during anaesthesia and in the postanaesthesia care unit by Marc Fischler, Morgan Le Guen, Pierre Squara, Sabrina Ma, Shérifa Adjavon, Bernard Trillat, Messaouda Merzoug, Philippe Aegerter

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Clinical and Histopathologic Characteristics of Oral and Maxillofacial Malignancies: A 5-year Assessment in an Iranian Population by Saber Babazadeh, Shadi Saghafi Khadem, Zeinab Mousavi

“…Conclusion: This study provides valuable information about the pattern of oral malignancies, factors related to prognosis, and survival rates in the studied population. …”
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HISS: Snakemake-based workflows for performing SMRT-RenSeq assembly, AgRenSeq and dRenSeq for the discovery of novel plant disease resistance genes by Thomas M. Adams, Moray Smith, Yuhan Wang, Lynn H. Brown, Micha M. Bayer, Ingo Hein

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Tsardom of Muscovy Traditional Culture and Peter's Westernization Project by T. V. Chernikova

“…These debates in RenaissanceEurope informed and shaped the concept of the patrimonial monarchy (patrimonial system) in Russia, which was subsequently developed by Russian influential historians (V.O. …”
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Lifting COVID-19-associated non-pharmaceutical interventions: potential impact on notifications of infectious diseases transmitted from person to person in 2022 in Bavaria, Germany by Judith Hausmann, Judith Hausmann, Judith Hausmann, Achim Dörre, Katharina Katz, Sarah van de Berg

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Prevalence of Insomnia and Related Factors Among Cancer Outpatients in China by Zhao K, Yu Z, Wang Y, Feng W

“…This study aims to investigate insomnia in cancer patients and further analyze potentially related factors.Methods: Oncology outpatients treated at Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center were consecutively recruited. Demographic information and clinical features, such as type of cancer and treatment status, were collected. …”
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Effects of citizen participation on urban water management based on socioeconomic factors by F. Mardianti, D.E. Purba

“…The specific findings regarding the probabilities for the first action on the basis of asking for immediate action from local authorities, namely, by asking other citizens, waiting for information from other citizens, and looking for sources of water pollution were –2.21, –3.50, and 0.61, respectively. …”
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Impact of geographical variation on nutritional and antioxidant properties of Basella alba L. from Sri Lanka by Lakshanee Weerasinghe Dahanayaka, Mapa Mudiyanselage Sumudu Tharangani Mapa, Chamila Chathuranga Kadigamuwa, Dhanushka Udayanga

“…Principal component analysis indicates the role of antioxidant activity and chlorophyll content in location differentiation, forming distinct clusters. Cluster analysis categorized samples into four groups, linking biochemical traits to agro-climatic zones. …”
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Calcium bridges built by mitochondria-associated endoplasmic reticulum membranes: potential targets for neural repair in neurological diseases by Yichen Peng, Li Zhou, Yaju Jin, Danli Wu, Na Chen, Chengcai Zhang, Hongpeng Liu, Chunlan Li, Rong Ning, Xichen Yang, Qiuyue Mao, Jiaxin Liu, Pengyue Zhang

“…The exchange of information and materials between organelles plays a crucial role in regulating cellular physiological functions and metabolic levels. …”
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Temporal associations between microclimate, adult Aedes mosquito indices, and dengue cases at the residence level in Malaysia: Implications for targeted interventions. by Nur Athen Mohd Hardy Abdullah, Nazri Che Dom, Biswajeet Pradhan, Siti Aekball Salleh, Rahmat Dapari

“…The findings offer valuable insights for decision-makers, providing them with evidence-based information to implement targeted interventions and strategies aimed at controlling Aedes mosquito populations and mitigating the spread of dengue virus infections.…”
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On the Ionosphere–Atmosphere–Lithosphere Coupling During the 9 November 2022 Italian Earthquake by Mirko Piersanti, Giulia D’Angelo, Dario Recchiuti, Fabio Lepreti, Paola Cusano, Enza De Lauro, Vincenzo Carbone, Pietro Ubertini, Mariarosaria Falanga

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