ASSESSMENT OF SUSTAINABLE EFFICIENCY ON POTATO FARMS AT BAGHDAD GOVERNORATE by A. H. Alzubaidi, E. H. Ali

“…Furthermore, the research highlighted the importance of participating in training courses to improve scientific knowledge and production performance. …”
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Key Roles of p53 Signaling Pathway-Related Factors GADD45B and SERPINE1 in the Occurrence and Development of Gastric Cancer by Yaoqing Li, Liyijing Shen, Kelong Tao, Guangen Xu, Kewei Ji

“…Collectively, the p53 signaling pathway-related factors GADD45B and SERPINE1 may be key genes that participate in the development of GC.…”
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A case of asymptomatic ST segment changes in cyclist with two myocardial bridges by Stefano Giraudi, Barbara Severgnini, Paolo Valli, Anna Teresa Pandiscia, Lucrezia Marchetti, Silvana Scarpini

“…A 65-year-old male regularly involved in competitive cycling came to our sports medicine laboratory for the annual mandatory pre-participation screening. Cycling screening protocol includes a cardiological examination, basal ECG and cardiac stress test. …”
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Determinants of variations in sleep patterns across Brazil: Exploring geographic influences by Giovana Longo-Silva, Renan Serenini, Roberto Antunes, Márcia Lima, Anny Pedrosa, Risia Menezes

“…Objective: To examine the influence of latitude, longitude, sunrise, and daylight, in conjunction with individual and behavioral factors, on sleep duration, wake time, and bedtime in a country with the world's broadest latitude range, yet characterized by homogeneity in language, cultural traits, and consistent time zones. Methods: Participants (n = 1440; 18-65y) were part of a virtual population-based survey (2021–22). …”
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A functional approach to analyze the genetic basis for differences in virulence of monkeypox virus clades by Patricia L. Earl, Jeffrey L. Americo, Sara Reynolds, Wei Xiao, Catherine Cotter, Bernard Moss

“…Recombinant viruses expressing firefly luciferase were constructed in which partially overlapping Z-79 DNA segments of 5,000 to 13,000 bp containing ∼ 40 genes in total from the two ends of MPXV-79 were replaced with corresponding segments of USA-2003. …”
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Difficult case of endoscopic ultrasonography-guided choledochogastrostomy salvaged using a stiff guidewire by Takio Narikawa, Ken Kamata, Takamitsu Komaki, Mamoru Takenaka, Masatoshi Kudo

“…Using this method, a 10-mm-diameter, 12-cm-long, partially covered metal stent was deployed successfully between the common bile duct and the posterior wall of the gastric antrum. …”
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Understanding academic help-seeking among first-generation college students: a phenomenological approach by Li Ruihua, Norlizah Che Hassan, Norzihani Saharuddin

“…Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 participants, guided by the Theory of Planned Behavior. …”
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The effect of neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio and thrombocyte index on inflammation in patients with periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis, and adenitis syndrome by Vildan Gungorer, Alaaddin Yorulmaz, Husamettin Vatansev, Sukru Arslan

“…The medical records of all participants were evaluated retrospectively. Results: The leukocyte and neutrophil counts, NLRs, platelet count-to-absolute lymphocyte ratios (PLRs), and C-reactive protein levels of the patients with PFAPA syndrome during the attack period were found to be significantly higher than during the attack-free period. …”
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The effect of dienogest and gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist on pelvic pain after laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis: An RCT by Fatemeh Davari Tanha, Azam Rasti, Hamideh Pakniat, Shohreh Salimi Setudeh

“…After laparoscopic surgery, individuals were randomly assigned into 2 groups (n = 52/each): the dienogest-administered group and the GnRH agonist-administered group. Participants were followed up at 3 months and pelvic pain was measured using the visual analog scale. …”
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Adding zeolite to multi-component fine-grain concrete used for 3D construction printing by A. D. Kogai, A. V. Puzatova, M. A. Dmitrieva, V. N. Leitsin

“…Research works and experimental data are reviewed to analyze the use of zeolites as a mineral additive in construction. Zeolites can partially, to different extents, replace cement in concrete to optimally meet the requirements of construction 3D printing. …”
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Filterable PM2.5, Metallic Elements, and Organic Carbon Emissions from the Exhausts of Diesel Vehicles by Yuan-Chung Lin, Ya-Ching Li, Kassian T. T. Amesho, Feng-Chih Chou, Pei-Cheng Cheng

“…Abstract Urban air pollution in the form of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) poses a substantial health threat to humans via inhalation. …”
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Insulin Treatment Perception and Factors affecting the Acceptance in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients attending a Specialist Clinic in Ilorin, Nigeria by Olalekan A. Agede, John Kola Olarinoye, James Ayodele Ogunmodede, Nasiru Sanni, Matthew Olumuyiwa Bojuwoye, Christopher Muyiwa Opeyemi, Mary Olufunmilayo Ologe, Dapo S Oyedepo

“…This study provides valuable insights into the intricate interplay of socio-demographic characteristics, diabetes related features, and individual perceptions influencing insulin therapy acceptance among participants with T2DM. The findings underscore the importance of personalized interventions to address negative perceptions, ultimately enhancing diabetes management and treatment outcome. …”
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Stages of Change for physical activity after a school-based intervention: a cross-sectional study by Luiza Ricardo, Airton Rombaldi, Daniele Kopp, Rodrigo Ferreira, Pedro Hallal, Mario Azevedo

“…The present study aimed to identify factors associated with the Stages of Change (SoC) for physical activity among adolescents who participated in a school-based health promotion intervention. …”
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Exploration of interstitial fluid proteome in Homo sapiens forearm through a cutting edge intradermal microdialysis and high-throughput proteomics approach: a pilot study by Yu Sakamoto, Naoto Fujii, Junko Shibato, Ravi Gupta, Cheol Woo Min, Sun Tae Kim, Ranjith Kumar Bakku, Randeep Rakwal

“…Article Highlights Intradermal microdialysis approach to collect human dorsal forearm dialysate allows for the collection of high-quality proteins. …”
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Identifying neurobiological heterogeneity in clinical high-risk psychosis: a data-driven biotyping approach using resting-state functional connectivity by Xiaochen Tang, Yanyan Wei, Jiaoyan Pang, Lihua Xu, Huiru Cui, Xu Liu, Yegang Hu, Mingliang Ju, Yingying Tang, Bin Long, Wei Liu, Min Su, Tianhong Zhang, Jijun Wang

“…Abstract To explore the neurobiological heterogeneity within the Clinical High-Risk (CHR) for psychosis population, this study aimed to identify and characterize distinct neurobiological biotypes within CHR using features from resting-state functional networks. A total of 239 participants from the Shanghai At Risk for Psychosis (SHARP) program were enrolled, consisting of 151 CHR individuals and 88 matched healthy controls (HCs). …”
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Bp-13 PLA2: Purification and Neuromuscular Activity of a New Asp49 Toxin Isolated from Bothrops pauloensis Snake Venom by Georgina Sucasaca-Monzón, Priscila Randazzo-Moura, Thalita Rocha, Frank Denis Torres-Huaco, Augusto Vilca-Quispe, Luis Alberto Ponce-Soto, Sérgio Marangoni, Maria Alice da Cruz-Höfling, Léa Rodrigues-Simioni

“…In biventer cervicis preparations, Bp-13 induced irreversible twitch-tension blockade and the KCl evoked contracture was partially, but significantly, inhibited (P>0.05). The main effect of this new Asp49 PLA2 of Bothrops pauloensis venom is on muscle fiber sarcolemma, with avian preparation being less responsive than rodent preparation. …”
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Agreement on the termination of obligation by transferring indemnity: content and special features by V. V. Rasskazova

“…Thus, the mechanism of termination of an obligation by indemnity is based solely on the will of the parties and their mutual agreement on all essential terms of indemnity transfer, which excludes any form of participation of a third party in the decision to terminate the obligation between the creditor and the debtor in this way.…”
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ISLAM AND NEO-MODERNISM IN INDONESIA: REVISITING NURCHOLISH MADJID AND ABDURRAHMAN WAHID’S THOUGHT ON CIVIL SOCIETY by Dito Alif Pratama

“…Adapting the concept of Barton (1997), both Madjid and Wahid are not only prominent public intellectuals but also can be considered intellectual ulama, scholars who combine the best of classical scholarship and intellectual leadership with modern secular and Islamic learning and participated alongside other public intellectuals in Indonesia's civil society forums. …”
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Using Real‐Time Power BI Formative Feedback to Improve Nurse Anesthesia Students' Clinical Competence: An Educational Intervention by Ali Khalafi, Sajjad Choopani, Nooshin Sarvi‐Sarmeydani, Elham Maraghi

“…Methods This educational intervention was conducted with the participation of nurse anesthesia students who were enrolled into intervention and control groups. …”
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Potential of International Project Activity for University Development by E. V. Kudryashova, L. A. Zarubina, S. V. Popkova, N. V. Baykina

“…The efficiency of the given management model is analyzed, also by presenting the results of sociological survey made with involvement of the projects participants.…”
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