Determinants of adherence to the Mediterranean diet among individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus living in Mediterranean countries: a systematic review by Janot J. Ayoub, Janot J. Ayoub, Suzan A. Haidar, Ellen E. Blaak, Nanne K. De Vries

“…We included 17 studies, with participant numbers ranging from 106 to 7,447.ResultsCompliance with the MD was moderate, with the most significant determinants of adherence being age, physical activity, body mass index (BMI), marital status, and educational level. …”
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IN POST-SECULAR SOCIETY by German V. Demidov

“…The question as to what is the best way (are the best ways) to organize religious education in state-support schools, on theological faculties is now a constant topic of debate. …”
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Souvenirs Gastronômicos como Lembranças de Viagem: um estudo de caso em Curitiba – Brasil by Graziela Scalise Horodyski, Franciele Cristina Manosso, Camila Bizinelli, José Manoel Gândara

“…Dentre os diversos tipos de souvenirs ofertados ao redor do mundo, os alimentos e as bebidas se destacam por tratar-se de bens carregados de significados relacionados ao espaço geográfico e turístico, detendo atributos capazes de gerar sensações e prolongar a experiência da viagem. …”
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Occipital Condyle Fracture: A Case Report of a Typically Stable Fracture That Required Surgical Treatment by Takeshi Suzuki, Satoshi Maki, Masaaki Aramomi, Tomonori Yamauchi, Manato Horii, Koui Kawamura, Hiroshi Sugiyama, Seiji Ohtori

“…An occipital condyle fracture (OCF) is a relatively rare trauma that is now increasingly diagnosed because of the wide availability of computed tomography. …”
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Synthesis of Some Metal Complexes with New Heterocyclic Ligand (5-(((2-(3-(1<i>H</i>-indol-3-yl)acryloyl)phenyl)amino)methylene)-2-thiooxodihydropyrimidine-4,6(1<i>H</i>,5<i>H</i>)... by Thanaa Abdul Ameer Hilal, Ibtihal Kadhim Kareem

“…These data have been utilized to propose appropriate geometric configurations for all complexes. …”
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Gut–brain axis and neuropsychiatric health: recent advances by Ceymi Doenyas, Gerard Clarke, Renáta Cserjési

“…There is also growing interest in the role of the gut at the interface between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sleep disturbances, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). …”
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SEPARATING COATINGS FOR THE ALUMINUM ALLOYS CASTING UNDER PRESSURE by A. A. Pivovarchik, Ya. S. Tchaikovsky, A. M. Mikhaltsov

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Heroic Deeds and Heroic Failure by Carol Sweetenham

“…By the middle of the 12th Century, however, it was already being depicted less as an enterprise in its own right and more as a backdrop for the participation of Robert, Duke of Normandy. …”
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Diagnóstico de la gestión de la construcción e implementación de la constructabilidad en empresas de obras civiles Diagnosis of construction management and constructability impleme... by Zulay Giménez Palavicini, Carlos Suárez Isea

“…Los principales resultados son el alto grado de desconocimiento tanto del término "constructabilidad" como de sus beneficios de implementación, así como también gran disposición de las empresas en adoptar la metodología para la optimización de sus procesos<br>This paper presents research results diagnosing processes and performance of leading construction firms in Barquisimeto, Venezuela. …”
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Video Superresolution Reconstruction Using Iterative Back Projection with Critical-Point Filters Based Image Matching by Yixiong Zhang, Mingliang Tao, Kewei Yang, Zhenmiao Deng

“…CPF based image matching is then performed between frames in the window to obtain pixel-level motion fields. …”
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Bile acids and incretins as modulators of obesity-associated atherosclerosis by Andrijana Kirsch, Juergen Gindlhuber, Diana Zabini, Elena Osto, Elena Osto

“…In recent years BAs and incretins are increasingly recognized as key signaling molecules, which target multiple tissues and organs, beyond the gastro-intestinal system. Moreover, incretin-based therapy has revolutionized the treatment of T2DM and obesity. …”
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Biology and Management of Galinsoga (Galinsoga quadriradiata) in Ornamental Crop Production by Thomas Patrick Smith, Chris Marble, Shawn Steed, Nathan Boyd

“…In nurseries and landscapes, galinsoga can be a troublesome weed, but it has been utilized by some cultures for food or medicinal purposes. …”
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Neurokinin-1 Receptor Antagonist Treatment in Polymicrobial Sepsis: Molecular Insights by Akhil Hegde, Yung-Hua Koh, Shabbir M. Moochhala, Madhav Bhatia

“…Neurokinin-1 receptor blocking has been shown to be beneficial against lung injury in polymicrobial sepsis. …”
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Elucidation of novel, alternative, fiber-reinforced iron-based pozzolanic composites as SCMs by Hafiz Muhammad Nadir, Ash Ahmed, Ikram Moshi

“…The study demonstrated the sustainable use of these better-performing NAFRIC SCMs with 10–12% reduced embodied CO2 as eco-friendly high-strength SCMs with enhanced engineering/environmental benefits.…”
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The Role of Economic Models and Its Challenges; A Methodological Review of Dani Rodrik’s Economics Rules by Seyed Hossein Mirjalili

“…Danny Rodrik’s “Economics Rules” is a book on the methodology of economics that addresses the do’s and don’ts of modeling in economics because, in his view, models make economics a science. …”
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Limitations of Smoothening Functions for Automotive Vibro-Impact Problems by Zhiwei Zhang, Rajendra Singh, Ashley R. Crowther

“…The system studied is representative of a typical automotive rattle problem and it was found that benefits were limited from applying such smoothening functions.…”
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Human Hand Motion Analysis during Different Eating Activities by Zakia Hussain, Norsinnira Zainul Azlan, Arif Zuhairi bin Yusof

“…The Pearson correlation coefficient has been used to show that a significant linear relationship exists between the bending motion of the fingers and the forces exerted during eating. …”
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Pseudologia Fantastica in the Emergency Department: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Robyn Thom, Polina Teslyar, Rohn Friedman

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Service mode and implementation architecture for telematics of ambulance by Jinghua CHEN, Xiaobin HUANG

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Navigating the Physical and Mental Landscape of Cardio, Aerobic, Zumba, and Yoga by Abhijeet Verma, Neelam Balekar, Ayushi Rai

“…Zumba a dynamic dance-fitness program offers cardiovascular benefits, calorie burning, muscle toning, enhanced coordination, and stress reduction, fostering both physical and social well-being. …”
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