The role of the TAPSE/sPAP ratio as a predictor of mortality in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Its value for patient risk stratification by Paul Palacios-Moguel, MD, Guillermo Cueto-Robledo, MD, Héctor González-Pacheco, MD, Jorge Ortega-Hernández, MD, María Berenice Torres-Rojas, MD, Dulce Iliana Navarro-Vergara, MD, Marisol García-Cesar, MD, Cinthia Alejandra González-Nájera, MD, Carlos Alfredo Narváez-Oríani, MD, Julio Sandoval, MD

“…The combination of the TAPSE/sPAP ratio with the ESC/ERS risk score improved risk stratification, and reclassification emphasizing the potential of ESC/ERS+TAPSE/sPAP as a valuable tool for risk assessment and clinical decision-making in PAH patients. Integration of TAPSE/sPAP ratio with other scores (COMPERA and (REVEAL Lite 2) also improved the risk stratification and reclassification of these risk scores.…”
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Overview: quasi-Lagrangian observations of Arctic air mass transformations – introduction and initial results of the HALO–(𝒜 𝒞)³ aircraft campaign by M. Wendisch, S. Crewell, A. Ehrlich, A. Herber, B. Kirbus, C. Lüpkes, M. Mech, S. J. Abel, E. F. Akansu, F. Ament, C. Aubry, C. Aubry, S. Becker, S. Borrmann, S. Borrmann, H. Bozem, M. Brückner, H.-C. Clemen, S. Dahlke, G. Dekoutsidis, J. Delanoë, E. De La Torre Castro, E. De La Torre Castro, E. De La Torre Castro, H. Dorff, R. Dupuy, O. Eppers, F. Ewald, G. George, G. George, I. V. Gorodetskaya, S. Grawe, S. Groß, J. Hartmann, S. Henning, L. Hirsch, E. Jäkel, P. Joppe, P. Joppe, O. Jourdan, Z. Jurányi, M. Karalis, M. Kellermann, M. Klingebiel, M. Lonardi, M. Lonardi, J. Lucke, J. Lucke, A. E. Luebke, M. Maahn, N. Maherndl, M. Maturilli, B. Mayer, J. Mayer, S. Mertes, J. Michaelis, J. Michaelis, M. Michalkov, G. Mioche, M. Moser, M. Moser, H. Müller, R. Neggers, D. Ori, D. Paul, F. M. Paulus, C. Pilz, F. Pithan, M. Pöhlker, M. Pöhlker, V. Pörtge, M. Ringel, N. Risse, G. C. Roberts, S. Rosenburg, J. Röttenbacher, J. Rückert, M. Schäfer, J. Schaefer, V. Schemann, I. Schirmacher, J. Schmidt, S. Schmidt, J. Schneider, S. Schnitt, A. Schwarz, H. Siebert, H. Sodemann, H. Sodemann, T. Sperzel, T. Sperzel, G. Spreen, B. Stevens, F. Stratmann, G. Svensson, C. Tatzelt, T. Tuch, T. Vihma, C. Voigt, C. Voigt, L. Volkmer, A. Walbröl, A. Weber, B. Wehner, B. Wetzel, M. Wirth, T. Zinner

“…The campaign focused on one specific challenge posed by the models, namely the reasonable representation of transformations of air masses during their meridional transport into and out of the Arctic via northward moist- and warm-air intrusions (WAIs) and southward marine cold-air outbreaks (CAOs). Observations were made over areas of open ocean, the marginal sea ice zone, and the central Arctic sea ice. …”
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The Contemporary Critical Reception of Walter Pater: Retrospective and Proleptical Views by Geoffrey Sadock

“…The hallmark of a master craftsman is that he can keep the rules of his genre or Sitz im Leben, but, because he has thoroughly internalized those rules, make his performance appear graceful, even spontaneous. …”
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‘Subtle Instrument of Music’: Translating the Sound and Appearance of Decadence in Wilde’s Salomé by Erin Dunbar

“…The overall issue continued to be translation; the struggles in translating the play in terms of language were mirrored in translating the highly indulgent subject matter—made more so by the original language—for the English stage.…”
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Prognostic significance of p27 in colorectal cancer: a meta-analysis and bioinformatics analysis by Jing Zou, Dong Wang, Gaoping Yin, Kexiang Lu, Kaibin Chang, He Li

“…The findings from the HPA indicated that there was lower expression of p27 in tumor tissues compared with normal tissues.ConclusionAlthough inconsistent results were reached with the bioinformatics analysis from this meta-analysis, it was confirmed that a low expression of p27 can adversely affect the prognosis of patients with CRC and make a meaningful impact on a part of the clinicopathological features in the meta-analysis with abundant data. …”
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Body image and attitudes toward cosmetic surgeries among female college students in the United Arab Emirates: A cross-sectional study by Ahmad M. Al-Bashaireh, Yousef Aljawarneh, Osama Alkouri, Foad Alzoughool, Amal Alhefeiti, Amnah Aldhuhoori, Amnah Al Kaabi, Aseilah Alkaabi, Fawzia Alnaqbi

“…Moreover, a culturally tailored educational campaign is needed to enhance students' capacity for making informed decisions and instill a conscientious approach to personal health and aesthetic considerations.…”
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Determinants of Indonesian Government Bond Yield by Hestiani Wulandari, Noer Azam Achsani, Moch. Hadi Santoso

“…Investors needed to be responsive to yield fluctuations and conduct thorough risk analyses to make informed investment decisions regarding government bonds. …”
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Search for and functional annotation of multi-domain PLA2 family proteins in flatworms by M. E. Bocharnikova, I. I. Turnaev, D. A. Afonnikov

“…Interestingly, a number of experimental studies have previously shown the effect of Clonorchis sinensis proteins of this orthogroup on the cancer transformation of host cells. Our results made it possible for the first time to systematically identify PLA2 sequences in flatworms, and demonstrated that their evolution is subject to gene loss processes characteristic of parasite genomes in general. …”
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Reduction in <i>Aedes aegypti</i> Population After a Year-Long Application of Targeted Sterile Insect Releases in the West Valley Region of Southern California by Solomon Kibret Birhanie, Jacob Hans, Jennifer Thieme Castellon, Ale Macias, Rubi Casas, Huy Hoang, Deanna Mormile, Kecia Pitts-Love, Michelle Q. Brown

“…<i>Aedes</i>-related service requests made by the District’s residents were also compared between the pre-intervention and intervention periods to indirectly determine the effect of optimizing the control strategies on overall mosquito problems. …”
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Evaluation for an Open Society: Then and Now by Robert Picciotto

“…In this troubled context, policy making has become more complex than when evaluation emerged out of the ashes of World War II. …”
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Creating a Digital Insurance Model: A Grounded Theory Approach by Mohammad Adabi, Nastaran Haji Heydari, Hamed Vares

“…In digital transformation, necessary actions, planning, and predictions must be made to address these reflections. According to the results, it is suggested to pay attention to new hardware technologies to help the development and digital transformation in the insurance industry, especially in sectors that create serious barriers to the issue of risk authenticity. …”
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ANAPUS GYVENIMO IR MIRTIES DUALIZMO: BUDISTINĖ EGZISTENCIJOS INTERPRETACIJA by Agnė Budriūnaitė

“…The existentialists noticed that recognition of one’s own death as the inseparable part of existence makes human being more authentic, free and conscious. …”
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The Question of Diplomatic Mission of Czechoslovakia in Lithuania in 1921-1939 by Dalia Bukelevičiūtė

“…One of the most important questions raised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Czechoslovakia for its diplomatic corps was the ability to make and develop the diplomatic contacts. Diplomats were also charged to care about the political questions and follow the different changes in the country. …”
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Aplikasi Pertimbangan Wisata di Pulau Lombok dengan Metode Fuzzy Mamdani & Algoritma Genetika by Zainul Harir, Ida Bagus Ketut Widiartha, Royana Afwani

“…Abstract Tourism in Lombok has an interesting culture, it makes Lombok got three awards at the 2016 World Halal Tourism Awards and became a growth factor for tourist visits by 13% that year. …”
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Cost-Benefit Analysis of Genetic Testing as a Prenatal Diagnostic Tool for Thalassemia: A Single-Center Study From Central Thailand by Malasai K, Jittikoon J, Udomsinprasert W, Talungchit P, Youngkong S, Sangroongruangsri S, Mahasirimongkol S, Chaikledkaew U

“…Kwandao Malasai,1,2 Jiraphun Jittikoon,3 Wanvisa Udomsinprasert,3 Pattarawalai Talungchit,4,5 Sitaporn Youngkong,5,6 Sermsiri Sangroongruangsri,6 Surakameth Mahasirimongkol,7 Usa Chaikledkaew5,6 1Social, Economic and Administrative Pharmacy (SEAP) Graduate Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand; 2Social Pharmacy Research Unit, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahasarakham University, Maha Sarakham, Thailand; 3Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand; 4Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand; 5Mahidol University Health Technology Assessment (MUHTA) Graduate Program, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand; 6Social and Administrative Pharmacy Division, Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand; 7Information and Communication Technology Center, Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi, ThailandCorrespondence: Usa Chaikledkaew, Social and Administrative Pharmacy Division, Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University, 447 Sri-Ayudhaya Road, Rachathewi, Phayathai, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand, Email usa.chi@mahidol.ac.thPurpose: This study aimed to evaluate the costs and benefits of genetic testing, specifically mutation analysis and prenatal diagnostic testing, for the confirmation of thalassemia in at-risk pregnancies in Thailand, providing crucial insights to inform public health policy decision-making.Patients and Methods: We analyzed the costs and benefits of following standard screening guidelines, which included a sequence of tests such as mean corpuscular volume (MCV)/mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) with dichlorophenol indophenol precipitation (DCIP), hemoglobin (Hb) typing, genetic testing, and amniocentesis. …”
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Allelopathic Properties of the Species Comprising Communities of Invasive <i>Impatiens</i> spp. and Antioxidant System of Invaders’ Populations by Eugenija Kupcinskiene, Ruta Budreviciute, Vaida Jasionyte, Laura Simanaviciute, Lina Jociene, Edvina Krokaite-Kudakiene, Tomas Rekasius, Vitas Marozas

“…Elucidating the pathways of spread of alien species and the characteristics of organisms that make them invasive is one of the most pressing problems in ecological sciences. …”
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How Authoritative Media and Personal Social Media Influence Policy Compliance Through Trust in Government and Risk Perception: Quantitative Cross-Sectional Survey Study by Hua Zhang, Cheng Yang, Xiuxian Deng, Chunyan Luo

“… BackgroundPrevious studies on public compliance with policies during pandemics have primarily explained it from the perspectives of motivation theory, focusing on normative motivation (trust in policy-making institutions) and calculative motivation (fear of contracting the disease). …”
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Pour une théorie de la réception du discours grammatical by Jean-Rémi Lapaire

“…This often results in what Vygotsky (1934: 148) calls “verbalism” - an “excessive abstractness and detachment” from common experience and understanding. The claim is made here that too wide a gap between grammatical concepts and everyday cognition is detrimental to the full comprehension and practical usefulness of smart grammatical talk. …”
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Perancangan Antarmuka dan Pengalaman Pengguna pada Prototipe Aplikasi Operasional Notaris menggunakan Metode Ethnographic Field Studies dan User Centered Design by Aqila Fayyadh Ferliamo, Buce Trias Hanggara, Yusi Tyroni Mursityo

“…Abstract Notary is one of the jobs in the legal field with the obligation to be present as a witness when an agreement is being made. This requires the notary to often work outside the office, and to view documents stored manually in the office, they need assistance from their staff. …”
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Law of Ukraine “on administrative procedure”: new terminology and legal value of the law by Melnykovych M.

“…In the process of consideration of amendments to the legislation, a generalization of the key terminology was carried out, the understanding of which will make it possible to effectively implement the regulatory act in practice.…”
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