Comparison of Military Potentials of USA, PRC, and Some Countries in APR from the Standpoint of Western Analysts by M. Tchaikovsky, A. Kazantsev

“…The article gives a brief review of military and political situation in the Asian-Pasific Region against a background of its high-dynamic economic development. …”
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Food-Induced Adverse Reactions: A Review of Physiological Food Quality Control, Mucosal Defense Mechanisms, and Gastrointestinal Physiology by Dongdong Guo, Chang Liu, Hongkang Zhu, Yuliang Cheng, Xiang Huo, Yahui Guo, He Qian

“…Similarly, food quality control systems allow organisms to absorb necessary nutrients while defending against low-quality or harmful components in food. …”
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Pharmacodynamic Profiling of Amoxicillin: Targeting Multidrug-Resistant Gram-Positive Pathogens <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> and <i>Staphylococcus pseudintermedius</i> in Canine Cl... by Syed Al Jawad Sayem, Ga-Yeong Lee, Muhammad Aleem Abbas, Seung-Chun Park, Seung-Jin Lee

“…The rising threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global concern in both human and veterinary medicine, with multidrug-resistant (MDR) pathogens such as <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> and <i>Staphylococcus pseudintermedius</i> presenting significant challenges. …”
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The long-term and short-term effects of interest rate volatility on corporate bankruptcy risk: An industry and supply chain perspective. by Lingfei Chen, Kai Zhang, Xueying Yang

“…Instead, our research reveals that changes in corporate behavior induced by rising debt financing costs are the root cause of bankruptcy risk. …”
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Dietary peptides in aging: Evidence and prospects by Khushwant S. Bhullar, Jianping Wu

“…With improvements in healthcare and lifestyle, the proportion of the aging population is rising steadily across the world. Many physiological functions are altered during aging and resemble those occurring in disease conditions involving metabolic and mitochondrial disturbances. …”
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Eicosapentaenoic Acid and Docosahexaenoic Acid as an Antimicrobial Agent in Orthopedics—An In Vitro Study About the Race for Surface by Christopher Spiegel, Burak Ünalan, Andreas Kaserbacher, Rohit Arora, Débora C. Coraça-Huber

“…Background: The burden of prosthetic joint infection in combination with antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains is a rising dilemma for patients experiencing total joint replacements. …”
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Degradation of Strength and Stiffness of Sandstones Caused by Wetting-Drying Cycles: The Role of Mineral Composition by Lu Chen, Yichao Rui, Yihan Zhao

“…Test results show that, for the tested sandstones, both of the uniaxial compressive strength (UCS) and modulus are reduced as the cyclic number rises. In the first ten cycles, the losses of UCS and modulus are very significant. …”
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Analysis of risk factors for the development of obesity in preschool children: a logistic model analysis by Huasheng Jin, Huihui Zhou, Kai Chen

“…The prevalence of obesity in preschool children is rising across regions, highlighting the need for a thorough analysis of risk factors and effective interventions to address this growing epidemic. …”
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Human, All Too Human: Do We Lose Free Spirit in the Digital Age? by Aleksandra Sushchenko, Olena Yatsenko

“…This article engages in a philosophical dialogue with Nietzsche’s views on the discourse of power, examining the rising concerns surrounding the digitization and algorithmization of society in the context of advancements in robotics and AI. …”
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Effects of Climate Variability on Evaporation in Dongping Lake, China, during 2003–2010 by Yuan Rong, Hongbo Su, Renhua Zhang, Zheng Duan

“…The major climatic factors accounting for this increase are the rising net radiation and the rising air temperature; (2) the total annual evaporation in a particular hour (13:10–14:10) in Dongping Lake increased at 4.55 mm/a during 2003–2010—the major climate factors that accounted for this increase are rising net radiation, followed by air temperature, wind velocity, and air humidity; (3) against the background of global warming, the climate of Dongping Lake tended to be dry during 2003–2010; the largest contribution to this comes from air temperature, followed by wind velocity and relative humidity; and (4) the monthly evaporation in Dongping Lake has seasonal variability.…”
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RAGE is a Potential Cause of Onset and Progression of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease by Kamyar Asadipooya, Kamran B. Lankarani, Rishi Raj, Mohammadreza Kalantarhormozi

“…Objective. Fatty liver is a rising global health concern, significantly increasing the burden of health care cost. …”
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Polyarticular Septic Arthritis Caused by Haemophilus influenzae Serotype f in an 8-Month-Old Immunocompetent Infant: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Raheel Ahmed Ali, Sheldon L. Kaplan, Scott B. Rosenfeld

“…The standard use of vaccinations against pathogens has resulted in a decreased incidence of musculoskeletal infections caused by these previously common bacterial pathogens. …”
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Socio-economic transformations in the Baltic countries by Natalia V. Govorova

“…Higher prices for food and basic services, electricity bills, increased mortgage rates and rents have reduced the standard of living and quality of life of a significant part of the population of the Baltic states. Rising cost of living, poverty and social exclusion have become the most significant problems for the population in recent years. …”
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Sirt3 Regulates Response to Oxidative Stress by Interacting with BER Proteins in Colorectal Cancer by J. Kabzinski, A. Walczak, I. Majsterek

“…Increased levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) can lead to oxidative DNA damage, which, if unrepaired, can be an underlying cause of cancerogenic transformation. To defend against these threats, cells have developed a range of defense mechanisms. …”
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SARS and MERS as learning tools for addressing the 2019-nCoV epidemic: A mini-review by Udit DAVE, Ashwin PALANIAPPAN

“…The novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), named SARS-COV-2, originating in the Wuhan district of China, has reached pandemic proportion with a death toll that is steadily rising. Coronaviruses are classified by their distinct genomic make-up and have been in the spotlight due to their ability to cause fatal epidemics across national borders. …”
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Determination of antibiotic resistance patterns of Vibrio parahaemolyticus from shrimp and shellfish in Selangor, Malaysia by Vengadesh Letchumanan, Nurul-Syakima Ab Mutalib, Sunny Hei Wong, Kok-Gan Chan, Learn-Han Lee

“…The antibiotic susceptibility of 385 V. parahaemolyticus isolates was investigated against 14 antibiotics followed by plasmid profiling and plasmid curing to determine the antibiotic mediation. …”
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Serum levels of neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin, kidney injury molecule-1, and cystatin-C in renal artery stenosis: A pilot study by Raghunandan Prasad, Reeta Choudhary, Anuradha Singh, Surabhi Agarwal, P Kaushik, Kritika Singh, Rajanikant R Yadav, Amar Singh Yadav, Dharmendra Singh Bhadauria, Hira Lal

“…The data of RAS patients were compared and analyzed against the data of healthy controls. Results: sNGAL, sKIM-1, and sCys-c values in RAS patients showed rising trend as compared to normal healthy control; however, the difference in their values was not statistically significant. …”
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Early Revelation of Leprosy in China by Sequential Antibody Analyses with LID-1 and PGL-I by Pan Qiong-Hua, Zheng Zhong-Yi, Yang Jun, Wen Yan, Yuan Lian-Chao, Li Huan-Ying, Steven G. Reed, Malcolm S. Duthie

“…Our data confirm that Chinese multibacillary (MB) leprosy patients have strong antibody responses against Mycobacterium leprae antigens ND-O-BSA and LID-1. …”
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<i>Cordyceps militaris</i>-Derived Bioactive Gels: Therapeutic and Anti-Aging Applications in Dermatology by Trung Quang Nguyen, Thinh Van Pham, Yusuf Andriana, Minh Ngoc Truong

“…This review explores the potential of <i>C. militaris</i>-derived bioactive gels for applications in dermatology and skincare, with a particular focus on their therapeutic and anti-aging benefits. In response to the rising incidence of skin cancers and the growing demand for natural bioactive ingredients, <i>C. militaris</i> has emerged as a valuable source of functional compounds, including cordycepin, polysaccharides, and adenosine. …”
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Neuroprotective Effects of Myrtle Berry By-Product Extracts on 6-OHDA-Induced Cytotoxicity in PC12 Cells by Debora Dessì, Giacomo Fais, Paolo Follesa, Giorgia Sarais

“…The rising global focus on healthy lifestyles and environmental sustainability has prompted interest in repurposing plant-based by-products for health benefits. …”
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