The relationship of well-being, academic self-efficacy, and academic major satisfaction among part-time job students: A cross-sectional study by Phuoc-Thien NGUYEN, Hoai-Thang TO, Gia-Phuoc TRAN-THIEN, Thien-Ly DUONG-VO, Ky LUU, Ngoc-Han NGUYEN-THI, Vinh-Long TRAN-CHI

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Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of Chitosan/Polyvinyl Alcohol Silver Nanoparticles Gel for Wound Dressing Applications by Nguyen Thi Hiep, Huynh Chan Khon, Vo Van Thanh Niem, Vo Van Toi, Tran Ngoc Quyen, Nguyen Dai Hai, Mai Ngoc Tuan Anh

“…The antimicrobial properties of CPA gels against P. aeruginosa and S. aureus were investigated using agar diffusion method. Finally, the biocompatibility and wound-healing ability of the gels were studied using fibroblast cells (in vitro) and mice models (in vivo). …”
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Optimisation of controlled reproduction protocol in broadhead catfish (Clarias macrocephalus Günther, 1864) using Ovopel™: Effect of different hormonal treatment methods on reproductive traits by Nguyễn Ngọc Quyến, Nguyễn Thanh Tâm, Thạch Anh Pha, Lý Anh Thuật, Nguyễn Ngọc Lợi, Nguyễn Thị Trúc Quyên, László Horváth, Tamás Müller

“…This study aims to establish novel protocols for hormonal delivery methods and dosages of Ovopel™ (D-Ala6, Pro9 NEt-mGnRH plus metoclopramide) for spawning induction of female broadhead catfish (Clarias macrocephalus) in control conditions. …”
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Investigation of Heavy Metal Effects on the Anaerobic Co-Digestion Process of Waste Activated Sludge and Septic Tank Sludge by Quang-Minh Nguyen, Duy-Cam Bui, Thao Phuong, Van-Huong Doan, Thi-Nham Nguyen, Minh-Viet Nguyen, Thien-Hien Tran, Quang-Trung Do

“…After the anaerobic tests, the TS, VS, and COD removal efficiency was 4.12%, 9.01%, and 23.78% for the Cu(II) added sample. …”
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Chinese version of the Perth Alexithymia Questionnaire: psychometric properties and clinical applications by Wei Wei, Zhe Zhang, Lin Zhu, Qian Zhang, Xin-Lu Cai, Qingying Ye, Ke Ni, Minmin Yin, David A. Preece, Bao-Ming Li

“…We examined its factor structure, internal consistency, test-retest reliability, as well as convergent, concurrent and discriminant validity. …”
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Prevalence, risk factors, and adverse outcomes of bacterial vaginosis among pregnant women: a systematic review by Neha Sethi, Vallikkannu Narayanan, Rahmah Saaid, Aizura Syafinaz Ahmad Adlan, Soo Tein Ngoi, Cindy Shuan Ju Teh, Mashitah Hamidi, on behalf of WHOW research group

“…PubMed, ScienceDirect, ClinicalTrials.gov and Cochrane database searches were conducted independently by two authors until May 13th, 2023. Results The search strategies yielded a total of 2237 records; among them, 12 studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in the qualitative synthesis. …”
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Effects of genetic mutations on left ventricular myocardial mechanics and fibrosis patterns in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy by Minjeong Kim, Yoonjung Kim, Hyemoon Chung, Jiwon Seo, Chul Hwan Park, Tae Hoon Kim, Se-Joong Rim, Kyung-A Lee, Eui-Young Choi

“…Left ventricular (LV) segmental and global longitudinal strain (LS), circumferential strain (CS), and rotation were measured using feature tracking analysis. Patients with sarcomere-associated mutation (SM, n = 41) exhibited lower LV-CS (all three slices) and higher basal rotationendo, along with a higher prevalence of midepicardial LGE. …”
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Expression and localization of two β-carbonic anhydrases in Bienertia, a single-cell C4 plant by Tho Nguyen, Nakyoung Lee, Fabian J. Frömling, Toni L. Meister, Toni L. Meister, Toni L. Meister, Jung Sun Kim, Sascha Offermann, Inhwan Hwang

“…Here, we characterized at the molecular, cellular and biochemical levels two β-type CAs in Bienertia sinuspersici, a plant that operates a C4 carbon concentrating mechanism within individual cells without the Kranz anatomy. …”
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Identification and analysis of pancreatic intraepithelial neoplasia: opportunities and challenges by Ling-ling Pian, Ling-ling Pian, Mei-hui Song, Teng-fei Wang, Teng-fei Wang, Ling Qi, Tie-li Peng, Ke-ping Xie

“…Imaging methods alone are insufficient for distinguishing PanIN, necessitating the use of genetic and molecular tests for identification. …”
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Recent Advances in Surface Functionalized 3D Electrocatalyst for Water Splitting by Nadira Meethale Palakkool, Mike P. C. Taverne, Owen Bell, Jonathan D. Mar, Vincent Barrioz, Yongtao Qu, Chung‐Che Huang, Ying‐Lung Daniel Ho

“…Hydrogen is gaining attention as a fossil fuel alternative due to its potential to meet global energy demands. …”
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Circle-seq reveals that eccDNA may be a key blood biomarker for HBV-associated liver cancer by Xiao K. Ran, Xiao F. Zhao, Zhen W. Wei, Hua Z. Pang, Yan F. Tang, Rong Liu, Tie X. Wu, Xu D. Liu

“…We found that LAMA4[circle112550019-112550510] and KANK1[circle674459-674907] are target genes related to HCC, and both of them may become potential biomarkers for the diagnosis and prognosis of HCC.…”
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High-intensity statin therapy in patients with chronic kidney disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Jing Wang, Ling Wu, Yu-Ling Yan, Bo Qiu, Song-Bai Deng, Xiao-Dong Jing, Jian-Lin Du, Ya-Jie Liu, Qiang She

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Survey of the Applications of NGS to Whole-Genome Sequencing and Expression Profiling by Jong-Sung Lim, Beom-Soon Choi, Jeong-Soo Lee, Chanseok Shin, Tae-Jin Yang, Jae-Sung Rhee, Jae-Seong Lee, Ik-Young Choi

“…It is necessary to have DNA sequence information from a multiplatform NGS with at least 2× and 30× depth sequence of genome coverage using Roche/454 and Illumina/Solexa, respectively, for effective an way of de novo assembly. …”
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Emerging antifungal resistance in Trichophyton mentagrophytes: insights from susceptibility profiling and genetic mutation analysis by Yakun Shao, Jin Shao, Sybren de Hoog, Paul Verweij, Lin Bai, Riina Richardson, Malcolm Richardson, Zhe Wan, Ruoyu Li, Jin Yu, Yinggai Song

“…Notably, 27 T. interdigitale isolates were classified as non-wild-type for terbinafine. Genetic diversity was analyzed for the SQLE, CYP51A and CYP51B gene. …”
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Effect of autologous platelet-rich plasma treatment on patients with thin endometrium by Tung Nguyen Thanh, Ai Hoang Van, Son Trinh The, Lan Do Ngoc, Hang Doan Thi, Trang Quan Van, Khoa Ba Tran, Sang Trieu Tien

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Dietary Choline Deprivation Exacerbates Kidney Injury in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetes in Adult Rats by Ahmed W. Al-Humadi, Carel W. le Roux, Neil G. Docherty, Werd Al-Najim, Martin Tze Wah Kueh, Andreas C. Lazaris, Charis Liapi

“…<b>Background</b>: Choline (Ch) deprivation causes kidney injury and dysfunction, and diabetic nephropathy is also known to be a complication of diabetes; thus, this interplay could potentially aggravate diabetic kidney disease. …”
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Association between cytokines and progression-free survival in ovarian cancer following CRS/HIPEC treatment by Chao-Yu Chen, Ting-Yao Wang, Jing-Lan Liu, Yu-Che Ou, Li-Wen Lee, Chien-Hui Hung, Chuan-Pin Lee, Jrhau Lung

“…Results Higher 1-unit increment of MCP-1_Baseline were associated with increased recurrence risk within the first year post-CRS/HIPEC (HR: 1.010, 95% CI: 1.000-1.021). After one year, higher 1-unit increments of MCP-1_Post and MCP-1_Change were associated with increased recurrence risk. …”
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Multiple Components of the VHL Tumor Suppressor Complex Are Frequently Affected by DNA Copy Number Loss in Pheochromocytoma by David A. Rowbotham, Katey S. S. Enfield, Victor D. Martinez, Kelsie L. Thu, Emily A. Vucic, Greg L. Stewart, Kevin L. Bennewith, Wan L. Lam

“…PCC are frequently inherited through predisposing mutations in genes such as the von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) tumor suppressor. VHL is part of the VHL elongin BC protein complex that also includes CUL2/5, TCEB1, TCEB2, and RBX1; in normoxic conditions this complex targets hypoxia-inducible factor 1 alpha (HIF1A) for degradation, thus preventing a hypoxic response. …”
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Comparison of prognosis for T4b rectal cancer with different pelvic compartment involvement treated using neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy and implications for refinement of the current T staging system: A retrospective cohort study by Yang-zi Zhang, Maxiaowei Song, Shuai Li, Jian Tie, Xiang-gao Zhu, Yong-heng Li, Ai-wen Wu, Yong Cai, Wei-hu Wang

“…Conclusion: T4b rectal cancers with involvement limited to the inferior pelvic compartment had superior prognosis compared to those involving other pelvic compartments. These differences should be investigated further and taken into consideration in refinement of the current T staging system.…”
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Diagnosis and clinical significance of prostate calcification using computed tomography by Seong Cheol Kim, Tae Young Lee, Woocheol Kang, Hoyoung Bae, Ji Hyung Yoon, Sungchan Park, Kyung Hyun Moon, Sang Hyeon Cheon, Taekmin Kwon

“…Abstract This study aimed to assess the exact location, size, and clinical significance of prostatic calcification using computed tomography (CT). We retrospectively analyzed data from 5,492 patients who underwent CT at the Department of Urology in our hospital between January 2010 and December 2020. …”
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