Application of metagenomic next-generation sequencing in the diagnosis of post-stroke infections: a case series study using multiple sample types by Xiaopu Chen, Yong Liang, Wei Yang, Wenzhen He, Zhiqiang Xing, Shunxian Li, Shaoyu Cai, Jiping Fu, Xiaotang Peng, Manli Chen, Jiaming Wu

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Anthracite nanoporous carbons obtained by nitric acid intercalation followed by alkaline activation by V. O. Kucherenko, Yu. V. Tamarkina, V. O. Sabierova, M. M. Nechitaylov

“…Intercalation of HNO3 into anthracite transforms it into anthracite nitrate (AN) with the formation of oxygen functional groups and intra-framework ion pairs with cationic and cation-radical graphene fragments. …”
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The significant other in professional path planning and readiness for scientific activity: The case of Russian students and postgraduates by M. V. Prokhorova, A. V. Savicheva, L. A. Kozlova, L. E. Semenova

“…The circle of significant others is suffering profound transformations in the conditions of changing cyber-technological paradigm, overflowing traditional family circle, friends, school masters (mentors), and needs clarification. …”
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Exploring the Effects of Electroacupuncture on Bone Metabolism in Ovariectomized Rats via the Gut Microbiota-Th17/Treg Axis by WANG Zhiqiang, WEI Zhengpu, CHEN Xuzheng, CHEN Sainan, HUANG Yunmei, LIN Yanping

“…The rats were randomly divided into two groups using a random number table method: the model group and the electroacupuncture group, with 10 rats in each group. …”
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Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Socket Preservation Technique Using Allogeneic and Xenogeneic Materials—A Preliminary Study by Piotr Wróbel, Adam Piecuch, Michał Bąk, Paweł Krynicki, Jakub Adamczyk, Piotr Mojżesz, Agnieszka Kiełboń, Sylwia Wójcik, Martin Starosta, Won-Pyo Lee, Tadeusz Morawiec

“…Methods: This study enrolled 10 generally healthy patients, who were divided into two equal groups. …”
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Social Confrontation with Menstruation: A Feminist Ethnography of Menstrual Experience among Female Instagram Users by Rana Mohammad Taghinejad Esfahani, Majid Movahed, Halimeh Enayat, Aliyar Ahmadi

“…Given the qualitative nature of this research, the findings were context-specific, while different outcomes might emerge in other settings with different participants. …”
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Global burden of urinary tract infections in older women from 1990 to 2021 with projections to 2040: a trend analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 by Yongtao Hu, Yongtao Hu, Yongtao Hu, Wenming Ma, Wenming Ma, Wenming Ma, Kun Tang, Kun Tang, Kun Tang, Qiao Qi, Qiao Qi, Qiao Qi, Wenlong Xu, Wenlong Xu, Wenlong Xu, Ruijie Hu, Ruijie Hu, Ruijie Hu, Shuchen Liu, Shuchen Liu, Shuchen Liu, Kaixuan Zhang, Kaixuan Zhang, Kaixuan Zhang, Jing Chen, Jing Chen, Jing Chen, Chaozhao Liang, Chaozhao Liang, Chaozhao Liang

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Mucoscopic Features of Oral Lichen Planus: A Retrospective Comparative Study with Inflammatory Mimickers by Mihaela Paula Toader, Oana Mihaela Condurache Hritcu, Cristina Colac Botoc, Antonia Elena Hutanu, Catalina Anca Munteanu, Roxana Paraschiva Ciobanu, Stefan Vasile Toader, Alin Gabriel Colac, Victor Vlad Costan, Elena Porumb Andrese, Daciana Elena Branisteanu

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic inflammatory mucocutaneous disorder with a recognized potential for malignant transformation. While histopathological examination remains the diagnostic gold standard, mucoscopy has emerged as a valuable non-invasive tool for assessing striae patterns, vascular features, and pigmentary alterations. …”
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Clustering change patterns among learners of an online Recovery College in Quebec by Filippo Rapisarda, Filippo Rapisarda, Catherine Briand, Catherine Briand, Catherine Vallée, Brigitte Vachon, Brigitte Vachon, Galaad Lefay, Galaad Lefay

“…In light of these limitations, this study aims to explore the heterogeneity of change among RC learners by identifying different trajectories of change and exploring their determinants.MethodsThe study adopts a quasi-experimental longitudinal design with repeated measures, utilizing data from 353 participants recruited from a French-language RC in Quebec, Canada. …”
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Renometabolic disorder in experimental rat model of polycystic ovarian syndrome is reversed by acetate-mediated inhibition of pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase 4 by Stephanie E. Areloegbe, Chukwubueze L. Atuma, Ayodeji Aturamu, Isaac O. Ajadi, Oluseyi E. Adelekan, Mary B. Ajadi, Christopher O. Akintayo, Gloria O. Omoruyi, Samuel O. Onyekweli, Omosola F. Anifowose, Oluwatobi A. Amusa, Kayode Ajayi, Paul A. Oyewole, Tolulope E. Adegoke, Kehinde S. Olaniyi

“…The study in addition elucidates the probable involvement of PDK4 in PCOS-associated renometabolic disorders. Methods Eight-week-old nulliparous female Wistar rats were randomly allotted into four groups (n = 5). …”
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The cancer-associated fibroblasts interact with malignant T cells in mycosis fungoides and promote the disease progression by Yige Zhao, Yong Li, Yong Li, Panpan Wang, Mengyan Zhu, Jiaqi Wang, Bo Xie, Chenyu Tang, Yangyang Ma, Shiwen Wang, Sha Jin, Jinhui Xu, Zhao Li, Xiaoyan Zhang, Liuyu Li, Xiuzu Song, Ping Wang

“…We supposed that the tumor cells transformed from TRM-dominant phenotype to TCM-dominant phenotype during MF progressed from early-stage to advanced-stage. …”
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Methyl jasmonate promotes postharvest ripening and softening of mango and regulates the expression of key genes by ZHANG Shasha, WANG Xin, GUO Pan, ZHANG Jing, MA Dexin, SHAO Yuanzhi, LI Wen

“…The 1 mmol·L-1 treatment promoted the color transformation of mango fruits and inhibited the rate of hardness decrease compared with the ETH group. …”
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Evaluasi sistem proteksi penyulang kalingga pada gardu induk New Jakabaring yang melayani pelanggan premium by Anton Firmansyah, Muhammad Noer, Ihsan Jihadi Putra

“…To overload the transformer, PT. PLN (Persero) UP3 Palembang added the existing network to the substation. …”
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ASPECTS OF ACCIDENTAL INVOLUTION (AI) OF THE THYMUS IN CHILDREN WHO DIED FROM INFECTIOUS AND NON-INFECTIOUS CAUSES, AS WELL AS WITH SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME (SIDS) by Юрий Иванович Ровда, Алена Владимировна Ведерникова, Василий Витальевич Дадонов, Армен Фелодяевич Бадалян, Дмитрий Юрьевич Шевчук, Анна Сергеевна Кузьмакова, Олеся Сергеевна Сухарева, Андрей Владимирович Шабалдин, Ольга Валерьевна Шмакова, Наталья Николаевна Миняйлова, Сергей Фадеевич Зинчук, Наталья Степановна Черных

“…Research objectives: to identify the features and possible consequences of accidental thymus involution, in the context of its connection with SIDS and other causes of death, including intrathymic infection (maybe intrauterine). Materials and methods: a single-center, observational retrospective cohort continuous study was conducted, a total of 112 autopsy reports of children of different ages who died from infectious and non-infectious causes, as well as with SIDS, were analyzed. 24 protocols were received from the Kuzbass Clinical Bureau of Forensic Medicine (2013-2023), the remaining 88 were provided by the Department of Pediatric Pathology of the Kemerovo Regional Pathological Anatomy Bureau (2022-2024). …”
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Gender and age characteristics of <I>JAK2</I> V617F mutation allelic burden and <I>CALR</I> and <I>MPL</I> driver mutations detection during primary examination of patients with su... by I. A. Olkhovskiy, A. S. Gorbenko, M. A. Stolyar, V. I. Bakhtina, T. I. Olkhovik, E. V. Martynova, O. S. Simonova, I. V. Nazhivin, D. N. Belkin

“…The gender and age dependence of identifying quantitative values of MAB JAK2 V617F differ significantly in the range of &gt;1 and ˂ 1%. …”
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CAR-T CELL THERAPY IN LYMPHOMAS: EXPANSİON OF INDICATIONS AND NEW APPROACHES by Ayfer Gedük

“…As CAR-T technology evolves, researchers are exploring innovative delivery strategies and engineering methods to enhance efficacy and address the unique challenges of treating different lymphoma types.CAR-T cell therapy works by genetically modifying a patient's T cells to express a receptor targeting specific cancer cell antigens. …”
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Markers of inflammation, fibrosis, endothelial dysfunction, and podocytopathy in patients with long-term type 1 diabetes mellitus by M. I. Yevloyeva, M. S. Arutyunova, L. V. Nikankina, A. I. Sleptsova, O. N. Naumenko, Z. T. Zuraeva, A. S. Severina, N. P. Trubitsyna, M. S. Shamkhalova, М. V. Shestakova

“…Patients were divided into several groups: without chronic kidney disease (CKD) and with CKD at different stages. In addition to standard laboratory parameters, the levels of matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9), brain natriuretic hormone (NT-proBNP), transforming growth factor beta-1 (TGF-β1), asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA), monocyte chemotactic factor-1 (MCP-1), osteopontin, and tumor necrosis factor receptors type 1 (TNFRSF1A) and type 2 (TNFRSF1B), cystatin C in blood, nephrin, podocin in urine were studied using commercial kits in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations. …”
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Crisis Communication About the Maui Wildfires on TikTok: Content Analysis of Engagement With Maui Wildfire–Related Posts Over 1 Year by Jim P Stimpson, Aditi Srivastava, Ketan Tamirisa, Joseph Keaweʻaimoku Kaholokula, Alexander N Ortega

“…Engagement metrics (likes and shares) were analyzed to assess public interaction with different themes. Multivariable linear regression models were used to examine the associations between log-transformed likes and shares and independent variables, including time intervals, video length, the inclusion of music or effects, content themes, and hashtags. …”
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IGF1R Promotes Th17/Treg Cell Development in Experimental Autoimmune Prostatitis by Guan Y, Yue S, Chen Y, Cheng A, Li H, Yang F, Liu Y, Liang C, Meng J

“…We investigated the potential function of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1) -related ligands in chronic prostatitis in the current study.Methods: In this study, we established the chronic experimental autoimmune prostatitis mouse model H&E staining was used to assess immune cell infiltration in prostate tissue, while RT-qPCR and Western blot analyses were performed to validate gene and protein expression differences across groups, respectively. …”
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Evaluation of Large Language Models in Tailoring Educational Content for Cancer Survivors and Their Caregivers: Quality Analysis by Darren Liu, Xiao Hu, Canhua Xiao, Jinbing Bai, Zahra A Barandouzi, Stephanie Lee, Caitlin Webster, La-Urshalar Brock, Lindsay Lee, Delgersuren Bold, Yufen Lin

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the overall performance of LLMs in generating tailored educational content for cancer survivors and their caregivers with limited health literacy or language barriers, compare the performances of 3 Generative Pretrained Transformer (GPT) models (ie, GPT-3.5 Turbo, GPT-4, and GPT-4 Turbo; OpenAI), and examine how different prompting approaches influence the quality of the generated content. …”
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