Prevalence of poststroke fatigue and its relationship with clinical characteristics among community-dwelling stroke survivors: A cross-sectional survey by Akhila Jagadish, Manikandan Natarajan, Vasudeva Guddattu, John M. Solomon

“…Occupational status (χ2 = 5.73), functional mobility (χ2 = 5.84), and disability scores (χ2 = 8.00) were significantly associated (p < 0.05) with fatigue scores. …”
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Efficacy and safety of rapid dose escalation of methotrexate in rheumatoid arthritis. Results of the multicenter “METEOR” study by V. N. Amirjanova, E. Yu. Polishchuk, O. N. Anoshenkova, I. B. Vinogradova, E. V. Zonova, L. V. Ivanova, R. R. Samigullina, T. S. Salnikova, E. L. Shakhramanova, E. I. Shmidt, S. P. Yakupova, A. M. Lila, E. L. Nasonov

“…The evaluation of the effectiveness of therapy, functional status, and QoL was carried out after 4–12–18–24 weeks.Results. …”
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A novel indirubin- 3-monoxime derivative I3MV- 8b exhibits remarkable cytotoxicity against multiple myeloma by targeting TRIM28 by Teng Fang, Lanting Liu, Hao Sun, Xiaoyu Zhang, Xiyue Sun, Zhen Yu, Lixin Gong, Shiyi Xie, Yonglong Zhao, Yan Li, Lugui Qiu, Gang An, Bin He, Mu Hao

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Coupling Enteromorpha prolifera-derived N-doped biochar with Cu-Mo2C clusters for selective CO2 hydrogenation to CO by Xueyuan Pan, Caikang Wang, Bei Li, Mingzhe Ma, Hao Sun, Guowu Zhan, Kui Wang, Mengmeng Fan, Linfei Ding, Gengtao Fu, Kang Sun, Jianchun Jiang

“…Density functional theory calculations confirm that pyridine N-modified carbon activates the local electronic redistribution at Cu-Mo2C clusters, which contributes to the decreased energy barrier of the transition state of CO∗+O∗+2H∗, thereby triggering the transformation of rate-limited step during the redox pathway. …”
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Helminth Coinfections Modulate Disease Dynamics and Vaccination Success in the Era of Emerging Infectious Diseases by Brice Armel Nembot Fogang, Linda Batsa Debrah, Michael Owusu, George Agyei, Julia Meyer, Jonathan Mawutor Gmanyami, Manuel Ritter, Kathrin Arndts, Derrick Adu Mensah, Tomabu Adjobimey, Achim Hörauf, Alexander Yaw Debrah

“…Helminth infection can also negatively impact vaccine efficacy by suppressing B cell activity, reducing antibody levels, and decreasing vaccine effectiveness against infectious diseases. This immunosuppressive effect may persist after deworming, complicating efforts to restore vaccine efficacy. …”
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Band engineering and phonon softening enable the achievement of significant enhancement in the thermoelectric performance of EuMg2Sb2 by Zn doping by Qingzhi Song, Linyu Bai, Xi Gao, Lei Wei, Xian Zhao, Yanlu Li

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Oral Manifestations in Menopause—A Scoping Review by Anca Labunet, Adriana Objelean, Andreea Kui, Laura Rusu, Alexandra Vigu, Sorina Sava

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Menopause is a natural physiological process involving hormone production changes, affecting many functions and systems. This scoping review offers a contemporary outlook on oral issues related to menopause, such as saliva production, periodontal and alveolar bone issues, and changes in the microbiome, and it also investigates the effects of hormonal therapy. …”
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SPL-108 mitigates metastasis and chemoresistance in tubo-ovarian carcinoma by Olivia D. Lara, Elke Van Oudenhove, Luiza Pereira, Selim Misirlioglu, Douglas A. Levine, Kari E. Hacker

“…In vitro experiments (cell viability assay, Western blot analysis, Calcein AM fluorescence assay, and migration assay) were carried out to determine the functional effects of SPL-108 in TOCs. Findings: Ovarian cancer cell lines OVCAR5 and OVCAR8 expressed higher protein levels of CD44 as demonstrated through Western Blot analysis. …”
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Questions and answers on iron deficiency treatment selection and the use of intravenous iron in routine clinical practice by Toby Richards, Christian Breymann, Matthew J. Brookes, Stefan Lindgren, Iain C. Macdougall, Lawrence P. McMahon, Malcolm G. Munro, Elizabeta Nemeth, Giuseppe M. C. Rosano, Ingolf Schiefke, Günter Weiss

“…We provide context on how and when intravenous iron should be administered, and informed opinion on potential benefits balanced with potential side-effects. We propose how intravenous iron side-effects can be anticipated in terms of what they may be and when they may occur. …”
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Changes in Selected Biochemical Markers of Honey Bees Exposed to Fermented Common Tansy Solution (<i>Tanacetum vulgare</i> L.) by Natalia Białecka, Klaudia Garbacz, Ewelina Berbeć, Agnieszka Murawska, Beata Madras-Majewska, Paweł Migdał

“…Because they often forage on crops, they are at risk of being exposed to plant protection products (PPPs), both directly and in stored food. Due to the adverse effects of synthetic PPPs on pollinators, biopesticides may be a viable alternative. …”
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Arsenic trioxide regulates DYNAP through hsa-mir-573 and inhibits the proliferation of laryngeal cancer by Yanru Ren, Xiao Yang, Yang Hui, Weiyao Chen, Yi Cheng, Ning Zhang, Tao Liu, Xinxin Yang, Xiaoyu Li

“…Additionally, a xenograft tumor model was established to examine the in vivo effects of ATO on tumor growth. ATO significantly inhibited LSCC cell proliferation in a dose- and time-dependent manner. miRNA-sequencing identified hsa-miR-573 as significantly upregulated following ATO treatment, and functional studies demonstrated that hsa-miR-573 suppresses LSCC cell proliferation by directly targeting DYNAP. …”
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The Regulation of the NF-κB p65 and Nrf2/HO-1 Signaling Pathways by Fucoxanthin in Human THP-1 Monocyte Macrophages Under a Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Inflammation Model by Linyi Zhang, Tong Li, Jingyi Liu, Jiyan Sun, Jinkun Niu, Dandan Ren, Yichao Ma, Yunhai He, Shu Liu, Qiukuan Wang

“…Mechanistically, this effect is achieved through the inhibition of IκB-α phosphorylation, thereby blocking the activation of the NF-κB p65 signaling pathway. …”
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A TOPSIS based multi-objective optimal deployment of solar PV and BESS units in power distribution system electric vehicles load demand by Vinod Kumar Thunuguntla, Vijayasanthi Maineni, Satish Kumar Injeti, Polamarasetty P Kumar, Ramakrishna S S Nuvvula, C Dhanamjayulu, Mostafizur Rahaman, Baseem Khan

“…Abstract The growing concerns regarding the depletion of fossil fuels, CO2 emissions, and the effects of climate change prompt the usage of plug-in electric vehicles (PHEVs) all over the world in a big way. …”
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In vitro antibacterial and antibiofilm activities of isobavachalcone against Enterococcus faecalis clinical isolates from China by Lili Ouyang, Zhicao Xu, Yuanyuan Tang, Duoyun Li, Zhijian Yu, Zewen Wen, Haigang Zhang, Chaoqin Zhang

“…Whereas, its antimicrobial and biofilm-inhibitory effects on clinical E. faecalis strains in China, along with its potential mechanisms, are still not fully clear. …”
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Mesenchymal stem cell-secreted KGF ameliorates acute lung injury via the Gab1/ERK/NF-κB signaling axis by Shuning Xin, Yan Ding, Tong Yu, Yunmei Fu, Yong Cui, Hongguang Nie

“…Furthermore, both agents effectively restored the functional activity of ENaC channels. …”
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Flavonoids as Potential Modulators of Pancreatic Lipase Catalytic Activity by Sílvia Rocha, Carina Proença, Alberto N. Araújo, Marisa Freitas, Ismael Rufino, Natália Aniceto, Artur M. S. Silva, Félix Carvalho, Rita C. Guedes, Eduarda Fernandes

“…This work aimed to screen the inhibitory effects of a library of flavonoids with different functional groups on the activity of PL from the human pancreas (triacylglycerol acyl hydrolase, EC 3.1.1.3) and compare it to the effects of the porcine pancreas (type II, EC 3.1.1.3), establishing, whenever possible, a structure–activity relationship. …”
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Integrative analysis of immunogenic PANoptosis and experimental validation of cinobufagin-induced activation to enhance glioma immunotherapy by Yonghua Cai, Heng Xiao, Shuaishuai Xue, Peng Li, Zhengming Zhan, Jie Lin, Zibin Song, Jun Liu, Wei Xu, Qixiong Zhou, Songtao Qi, Xi’an Zhang, Ziyi Luo

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Work-related social media exposure and teacher burnout in pre-pandemic China: the mediating role of work-to-family conflict by Aonan Wu, Qianqian Mao, Dong AN

“…Drawing on the Conversation of Resources (COR) theory, this study highlights the detrimental effects of excessive work-related SME on teachers’ mental health and professional functioning, evening before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Determination of Outdoor Furniture on Coastline Recreation Area of Asi River (Antakya District) and User Satisfaction by Elif Bozdoğan, Sevgi Öztürk, Esra Korkmaz

“…Water surfaces which have significant importance for the acquisition of a city identity are the facts that lead the development of city, allow recreational activities and create visual and psychological effects on urban residents. This study has been conducted on Asi River coastline as it’s an important zone for Antakya city identity, divides new and old settlement areas and provides various recreational activities. …”
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O’Speak Version 1.0: A New Tool to Measure Segmental Pronunciation Features by Widya Ratna Kusumaningrum, Boris Ramadhika, Rolisda Yosintha

“…This indicates that a new tool functions equally with the ability that human rating has. …”
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