A Scoping Review on Randomized Controlled Trials Investigating Effects of Breathwork in Women With Breast Cancer by Vinitha Ganesan, Kathryn A. Kaiser, Anjani Allada, Alekhya Puppala, David K. White, Mia Mugavero, Akhila Maruvada, Jade Kyle, Harshitha Gutta, Nusrat Jahan, Keerthi Gogineni, Megan Bell, Ritu Aneja

“…We found that the highest average risk of bias was in the randomization process, with challenges in accurately evaluating deviations from intended interventions due to unquantified adherence to at‐home practices, although overall bias in the included studies was generally low. …”
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CLINICAL DATA ANALYSIS ON THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN PERIODONTAL DISEASE, THE DEVELOPMENT OF ORAL SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA AND ORAL POTENTIALLY MALIGNANT DISORDERS by Teodora Bolyarova-Konova, Zornitsa Mihailova, Angel Adamov, Pavel Stanimirov, Samuil Dzhenkov, Konstantin Stamatov, Evgeniy Aleksiev

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A randomised controlled trial of a faith-based culturally adapted intervention for depression in young Muslim women (IM-Adapted): a multi-site feasibility trial protocol by Megan Smith, Andy Jones, Pashtana Zormati, Louca-Mai Brady, Allan Clark, Atiya Kamal, Farzana Karawalli, Safiya Khan, Silvana E. Mengoni, Ghazala Mir, David Turner, Salman Waqar, David Wellsted, Daksha Trivedi

“…Abstract Background Growing evidence suggests that mental health issues heavily impact Muslims, the largest, fastest growing minority religious group in the UK. …”
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Pediatric medication management barriers faced by providers serving underserved populations and proposed solutions by Tiranun Rungvivatjarus, Tiranun Rungvivatjarus, Maria Z. Huang, Maria Z. Huang, Britanny Winckler, Britanny Winckler, Erin S. Fisher, Erin S. Fisher, Kyung E. Rhee, Kyung E. Rhee

“…Proposed solutions such as improved technology, dedicated educators, and visual aids may help address these issues while potentially decreasing medication errors.…”
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Anomaly Field Extraction Based on Layered-Earth Model and Equivalent Eddy Current Inversion: A Case Study of Borehole zk506 in Baishiquan, Xinjiang by Yi Yang, Jie Zhang, Qingquan Zhi, Yang Ou, Xingchun Wang, Lei Wang, Junjie Wu, Xiaohong Deng

“…To address the aforementioned issues, in this study, we innovatively put forward a method. …”
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The role of biochar in enhancing soil health & interactions with rhizosphere properties and enzyme activities in organic fertilizer substitution by Aamir Ali, Aamir Ali, Nida Jabeen, Zaid Chachar, Sadaruddin Chachar, Shoaib Ahmed, Shoaib Ahmed, Nazir Ahmed, Azhar Ali Laghari, Zulfiqar Ali Sahito, Rasulov Farruhbek, Zhenping Yang

“…However, its interactive effects with rhizosphere dynamics and soil enzymatic process, particularly when used with organic fertilizers, remain insufficiently explored. …”
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A qualitative study of how structural vulnerability shaped COVID-19 testing behaviors in Portland, Maine by Michael R. Kohut, Michael R. Kohut, Gloria D. Sclar, Gloria D. Sclar, Leslie Nicoll, Caroline Fernandes, Andrew Volkers, Ann Tucker, Elizabeth A. Jacobs, Kathleen M. Fairfield, Kathleen M. Fairfield, Kathleen M. Fairfield

“…Our abductive analysis was iterative, utilizing both inductive and deductive coding processes. Recognizing that adequate and appropriate testing for COVID-19 is a complex health behavior that involves both decision-making and issues related to access, we developed a hybrid model of COVID-19 testing behavior to organize reported barriers. …”
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Effect of External Factors on Trace Element Profile and Biomass of Mustard (Brássica júncea L.) Microgreens: Neural Network Analysis by Yan V. Puhalsky, Nikolai I. Vorobyov, Svyatoslav I. Loskutov, Mariia A. Chukaeva, Ruslan I. Glushakov, Andrew V. Babyka, Denis D. Meshcheriakov, Alla I. Yakubovskaya

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Enhancing Magnetotelluric Data Quality Using Deep Learning-Based Denoising Models: A Study of CNN and LSTM by Widya Utama, Maman Hermana, Dwa D. Warnana, Wien Lestari, Muhammad N. A. Zakariah, Sherly A. Garini, Rista F. Indriani, Dhea P. Novian Putra, M Ulin Nuha Abduh, Alif N. F. Insani, Dandi Syahtia Pratama, Khairul Arifin Mohd Noh, Abdul Halim Abdul Latiff

“…Moreover, CNN is significantly faster, with processing times of 24.83 to 29.16 seconds—up to three times faster than LSTM, which requires 67.38 to 70.69 seconds. …”
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Optimization and Performance analysis of lead-free KSnBr3-based perovskite solar: A pathway to efficient and Eco-friendly sustainable photovoltaic technology by Rania Saleh Alqurashi, Jack Arayro, A.R. Abd-Elwahed, Jabir Hakami, Kumari Priyanka Sinha, Islam Ragab, Mohamed Abdelsabour Fahmy, Salhah Hamed Alrefaee, Hind Albalawi, M.D. Alshahrani, Arslan Ashfaq

“…Beyond performance, KSnBr3 offers significant environmental and economic advantages over conventional silicon-based solar cells, including lower processing temperatures, reduced raw material costs, and improved sustainability in manufacturing. …”
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WHY WE CANNOT PREDICT STRONG EARTHQUAKES IN THE EARTH’S CRUST by Iosif L. Gufeld, Margarita I. Matveeva, Oleg N. Novoselov

“…It is also obvious that sufficient attention has not been given yet to fundamental studies of seismic processes.This review presents the authors’ opinion concerning the origin of the seismic process and strong earthquakes, being part of the process. …”
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Achieving High-Quality Effluent and Low-Carbon Emission through Coupling Fluidized Pellet Bed and Capacitive Deionization by Dingkun LUO, Peipei TONG, Zhihua LI, Tianlong REN, Chengjian YANG, Xiaochang WANG

“…To address these issues, we developed a fully materialized process that couples the fluidized pellet bed (FPB) with the flow-electrode capacitive deionization (FCDI) system. …”
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Multi-Organ Transplantation in Adult Congenital Heart Disease: Navigating the Unique Challenges of a Distinct Patient Population by Valeria E. Duarte, Marcus A. Urey, Eric D. Adler, Brenda Merkelz, Mark J. Hobeika, Erik E. Suarez, Andrea G. Quarti, Rayan Yousefzai

“…ACHD transplantation presents unique surgical challenges, including chest reentry, vascular access issues, bleeding risks, extensive anatomical reconstruction, the need for longer vascular segments from donors, and prolonged ischemic times. …”
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Sustainable alternatives in particleboard production: The role of leveraging recycled and renewable materials by Manish Ranjan, G. Murali, B.S. Mamatha, V. Prakash, V.R. Ramkumar, A.R. Uthappa, Saurav Dixit

“…The sustainable production of particleboards has become a critical concern in response to growing environmental issues, including deforestation, the accumulation of waste, and high energy consumption in industrial processes. …”
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Biosafety and biosecurity problems in Ukraine that arise during emergent infections by A. O. Vysotskyi, B. V. Gutyj, O. V. Kozenko, N. Yu. Krempa, I. V. Dvyliuk, N. V. Magrelo, H. V. Klym, T. V. Martyshuk, U. M. Vus

“…Research institutions in our country are developing diagnostic tools and vaccines for various diseases, but problematic issues remain in monitoring and diagnosing certain infections. …”
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Knowledge, perceptions, and management of symptoms of hormonal imbalance among adolescent girls in selected schools in Ghana: a qualitative exploratory study by Sawudatu Zakariah-Akoto, Benjamin Abuaku, Godfred Egbi, Bismark Edem Kofi Klu, Eric Kyei-Baafour, Michael Fokuo Ofori, Collins Stephen Ahorlu, Dorothy Yeboah-Manu

“…Perceived causes included natural process of adolescent growth, consumption of unhealthy diets, use of cosmetics and medications. …”
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Sorafenib enhanced the function of myeloid-derived suppressor cells in hepatocellular carcinoma by facilitating PPARα-mediated fatty acid oxidation by Chunxiao Li, Liting Xiong, Yuhan Yang, Ping Jiang, Junjie Wang, Mengyuan Li, Shuhua Wei, Suqing Tian, Yuexuan Wang, Mi Zhang, Jie Tang

“…Abstract Background Sorafenib, an FDA-approved drug for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), faces resistance issues, partly due to myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) that enhance immunosuppression in the tumor microenvironment (TME). …”
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Recognising the heterogeneity of Indigenous Peoples during the COVID-19 pandemic: a scoping review across Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the USA by Aleksandra M Zuk, Eric N Liberda, Fatima Ahmed, Joonsoo Sean Lyeo, Nadia A Charania, Robert J Moriarity, Leonard J Tsuji, Jerry P White, Nicholas D Spence

“…However, Indigenous Peoples are often homogenised, with key differences often overlooked, failing to capture the complexity of issues and may lead to suboptimal public health policy-making. …”
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Food Safety Policies in Portugal: A Stakeholder-Based Analysis of Challenges and Opportunities for Food Safety Governance by Júlia Rodrigues, Cristina Saraiva, Juan García-Díez, José Castro, Alexandra Esteves

“…The Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) revealed that risk control and consumer protection are top priorities for all stakeholder groups, while plant and animal health receive lower priority. …”
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Bradykinin measurement by liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry in subjects with hereditary angioedema enhanced by cold activation by Jinguo Chen, MD, Yunkou Wu, PhD, J. Joanna Yu, MD, PhD, Joseph Chiao, MD, Jing Yu, PhD, Mark D. Scarupa, MD, Lili Wan, PhD, H. Henry Li, MD, PhD

“…Objective: We sought to develop a novel method to overcome the issues in current protease inhibitor–based methods for measuring endogenous BK. …”
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