Allogeneic Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Ameliorate Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis by Regulating Self-Reactive T Cell Responses and Dendritic Cell Function by Per Anderson, Elena Gonzalez-Rey, Francisco O’Valle, Francisco Martin, F. Javier Oliver, Mario Delgado

“…The addition of the COX-1/2 inhibitor indomethacin, but not the iNOS inhibitor L-NAME, reversed the block in DC maturation implicating prostaglandin (PG) E2 in this process. …”
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Data-Driven Technology in Event-Based Vision by Ruolin Sun, Dianxi Shi, Yongjun Zhang, Ruihao Li, Ruoxiang Li

“…Thanks to the preponderance of deep learning techniques and the compatibility between bio-inspired spiking neural networks and event-based sensors, data-driven approaches have become a hot spot, which along with the dedicated hardware and datasets constitute an emerging field named event-based data-driven technology. Focusing on data-driven technology in event-based vision, this paper first explicates the operating principle, advantages, and intrinsic nature of event cameras, as well as background knowledge in event-based vision, presenting an overview of this research field. …”
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EPIMR: Prediction of Enhancer-Promoter Interactions by Multi-Scale ResNet on Image Representation by Qiaozhen Meng, Yinuo Lyu, Xiaoqing Peng, Junhai Xu, Jijun Tang, Fei Guo

“…Here, we design a new model named EPIMR to identify enhancer-promoter interactions. …”
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Assessing Drainage Performance of Turfgrass Rootzone in Sports Fields by Mustafa Karaagaçli, Mehmet Turgut Sağlam, Hayrullah Ağaçcıoğlu, Remziye İlayda Tan Kesgin, Erdal Kesgin, Kadir Gezici

“…Moreover, the turfgrasses were grown through the application of two different doses (2.5 ml (A) and 3.0 ml (B)) of liquid humic acid named Run/Black Jak in addition to basic fertilization of 18-22-0 (slow-release fertilizer) + Nu Film spreader-sticker + 26-05-11 (slow-release fertilizer) + 9-9-9 (slow-release fertilizer containing +9% Fe). …”
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Elementary School Class Teacher Strategy in Instruding Ideological Values Nahdlatul Ulama – Muhammadiyyah by Lailatul Rahmi, Moh. Ferdi Hasan, Diana Monita

“…The results of this study show that: (1) The formulation of ideological strategies based on NU and Muhammadiyah values consists of three stages, namely external-internal analysis and ideological source analysis, setting vision-mission and strategic policies and philosophical-ideological values including Tauhid, Maslahat, Dakwah, Nationalism, Humanism, Modernism, Musyawarah, and Tawakkal. (2) The implementation of NU-Muhammadiyyah ideology-based strategies involves the process of program development, budgeting, and leadership, (3) The evaluation of NU-Muhammadiyyah ideology-based strategies involves the process of monitoring, clarification, performance measurement, and correction. …”
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Researching researchers: exploring the challenges of conducting research during a pandemic by Onyinyechi Onuoha, Diane Lorenzetti, Jacqueline Pearson, Bernice Lee, Tanya Beran

“…Five RAs who had begun collecting data at a mid-western children’s hospital on how a robot named MEDi® could help patients uphold health and safety procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic participated in semi-structured interviews. …”
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Examining physical training versus physical and mental training programmes in Swimrun semi-professional athletes: A randomised, controlled, trial by Francesco Chirico, Giuseppe Ferrari, Giuseppina Rasà

“…Objective: The purpose of this study was to identify the effect of two psychological interventions, named ‘Mental imagery’ and ‘Motivational self-talk’ training used in combination, on perceived excertion and flow state in a sample of Swimrun semi-professional athletes. …”
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A Linear Model to Estimate Faculty Member in The Iranian Medical Sciences Universities by bahram mohaghegh, niusha shahidi sadeghi, amir mohamadi, mohamad nazari, mohamad hosein salarianzadeh, amir ahamad akhavan, mohamad reza maleki, mostafa deilami, azam sadat hoseini, fatemeh talebi, ali akbar abedi, maasumeh faraj allahi

“…The needed faculties for other courses were according to the other model consists of the independent variable of the number of students and a combined variable namely "faculty member coefficient", constructed of parameters including the number of credit hours obligated to be taught by a faculty member per semester, the optimum number of students in the class, the number of majors' semesters and the course's adjusted value. …”
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What Makes Umbilical Cord Tissue-Derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Superior Immunomodulators When Compared to Bone Marrow Derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells? by R. N. Bárcia, J. M. Santos, M. Filipe, M. Teixeira, J. P. Martins, J. Almeida, A. Água-Doce, S. C. P. Almeida, A. Varela, S. Pohl, K. E. J. Dittmar, S. Calado, S. I. Simões, M. M. Gaspar, M. E. M. Cruz, W. Lindenmaier, L. Graça, H. Cruz, P. E. Cruz

“…Several gene expression profile differences were found between UCX and BM-MSCs, namely decreased expression of HLA-DRA, HO-1, IGFBP1, 4 and 6, ILR1, IL6R and PTGES and increased expression of CD200, CD273, CD274, IL1B, IL-8, LIF and TGFB2. …”
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A metamodern model for managing stakeholder relationships in non-profit organisations by Irma Meyer, Rachel Barker

“… It is posited that this article is an important theoretical addition in the field of strategic communication as it seeks to eradicate the conceptual tension between the two dominant discourses, namely modernist and postmodernist explanations of how organisations should manage stakeholder relationships. …”
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Identification of a Fetal De Novo Splice Variant in ARCN1 Associated With Growth and Skeletal Abnormalities by Wencong He, Zejun Yang, Jianjian Cui, Ruilin Ma, Hui Tao, Yanan Li, Yin Zhao, Yang Pan, Jue Li

“…A novel de novo heterozygous variant of the ARCN1 gene, namely NM_001655.5: c.1241+5G>A, was discovered and identified in a fetus with rhizomelic short stature, microretrognathia, and developmental delays.…”
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Inclusive digital platforms: Designing for and with users with mild intellectual disabilities or low literacy skills by Julia F.E. van Calis, Jenneken Naaldenberg, Anneke W.C. van der Cruijsen, Monique C.J. Koks-Leensen, Geraline L. Leusink, Kirsten E. Bevelander

“…Crucial design elements for an inclusive digital environment included the use of recognizable and suitable well-designed visuals that align with and reflect the diversity in society, and comprehensible naming of the platform to enhance the findability. …”
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Description of the New Species <i>Laccaria albifolia</i> (Hydnangiaceae, Basidiomycota) and a Reassessment of <i>Laccaria affinis</i> Based on Morphological and Phylogenetic Analys... by Francesco Dovana, Roberto Para, Gabriel Moreno, Edoardo Scali, Matteo Garbelotto, Bernardo Ernesto Lechner, Luigi Forte

“…Furthermore, a new species named <i>Laccaria albifolia</i> belonging to the “/Laccaria bicolor complex clade” is described here on the base of six collections from Italy and Spain.…”
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Inovirus-Encoded Peptides Induce Specific Toxicity in <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> by Juehua Weng, Yunxue Guo, Jiayu Gu, Ran Chen, Xiaoxue Wang

“…Through a genomic analysis of the Pf4 prophage, we identified a 102 bp gene co-transcribed with the upstream gene responsible for phage release (<i>zot</i> gene), giving rise to a 33-amino-acid polypeptide that we have named Pf4-encoded toxic polypeptide (PftP4). The overexpression of PftP4 demonstrated cellular toxicity in <i>P. aeruginosa</i>, with subcellular localization indicating its presence in the cell membrane and a subsequent increase in membrane permeability. …”
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Mental toughness training circle (MTTC): what is its impact on the mental toughness, anxiety, and academic performance of college-level athletes and non-athletes? by Miftah Fariz Prima Putra, Sutoro Sutoro, Agus Zainuri, Gerdha Kristina Ivony Numberi, Dewi Nurhidayah, Akhmad Kadir

“…There are two groups, namely the intervention group (IG) which consists of 47 people and the control group (CG) which consists of 26 people. …”
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EM Database v1.0: A benchmark informatics platform for data-driven discovery of energetic materials by Xin Huang, Wen Qian, Jian Liu, Jun-hong Zhou, Chao-yang Zhang

“…Herein, a benchmark informatics platform of EMs, namely EM Database, has been developed for the purpose of data storage and sharing. …”
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Different Metabolites in the Roots, Seeds, and Leaves of Acanthopanax senticosus and Their Role in Alleviating Oxidative Stress by Jie Su, Qi Wang, Zhifeng Li, Yan Feng, Yan Li, Shinlin Yang, Yulin Feng

“…Two multivariate statistical analysis methods—namely, principal component analysis and partial least square discriminant analysis—were used to distinguish the samples obtained from different parts of the plant. …”
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Impact of Enzymatic Degradation Treatment on Physicochemical Properties, Antioxidant Capacity, and Prebiotic Activity of Lilium Polysaccharides by Kaitao Peng, Yujie Zhang, Qi Zhang, Yunpu Wang, Yuhuan Liu, Xian Cui

“…In order to overcome the bioavailability limitation of <i>Lilium</i> polysaccharide (LPS) caused by its high molecular weight and complex structure, two low-molecular-weight degraded polysaccharides, namely G-LPS(8) and G-LPS(16), were prepared through enzymatic degradation. …”
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Comprehensive analysis of lncRNAs and mRNAs revealed potential participants in the process of avian reovirus infection by Shaqiu Zhang, Shaqiu Zhang, Shaqiu Zhang, Shaqiu Zhang, Jinkang Li, Mingshu Wang, Mingshu Wang, Mingshu Wang, Mingshu Wang, Renyong Jia, Renyong Jia, Renyong Jia, Renyong Jia, Shun Chen, Shun Chen, Shun Chen, Shun Chen, Mafeng Liu, Mafeng Liu, Mafeng Liu, Mafeng Liu, Dekang Zhu, Dekang Zhu, Dekang Zhu, Dekang Zhu, Xinxin Zhao, Xinxin Zhao, Xinxin Zhao, Xinxin Zhao, Ying Wu, Ying Wu, Ying Wu, Ying Wu, Qiao Yang, Qiao Yang, Qiao Yang, Qiao Yang, Juan Huang, Juan Huang, Juan Huang, Juan Huang, Xumin Ou, Xumin Ou, Xumin Ou, Xumin Ou, Di Sun, Di Sun, Di Sun, Di Sun, Bin Tian, Bin Tian, Bin Tian, Bin Tian, Yu He, Yu He, Yu He, Yu He, Zhen Wu, Zhen Wu, Zhen Wu, Zhen Wu, Anchun Cheng, Anchun Cheng, Anchun Cheng, Anchun Cheng

“…Notably, our study identified a novel functional lncRNA, MSTRG.9284.1 (It was named linc000889 in the present study), which inhibits the replication of ARV at the transcriptional, translational levels and viral titer. …”
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Evaluation of the Nutrition Heart Program Through the Four Elements of Community Empowerment Approach by Rika Satyadewi, Galuh Mega Kurnia, Arina Mufida Ersanti, Corie Indria Prasasti

“…Triangulation of methods was utilized to validate the validity of the results of data collection, namely by observation and document studies. Results: Access to information on the program includes the use of WhatsApp, flyers, field facilitators, and health workers. …”
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