Exploring age-related iron dysregulation: effects on longevity, body size, and behavior in C. elegans by Rola S. Zeidan, Pearl Ebea-Ugwuanyi, Shannon Sykes, Natalia Evripidou, Evelyn Pan, Zachary Markovich, Yi Sheng, Sung Min Han, Christiaan Leeuwenburgh, Rui Xiao

“…Age-related iron accumulation is widely observed in various species and significantly impacts physiological processes. However, systematic investigation into how age-related iron dysregulation affects different life traits is still limited. …”
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Neighbourhood Planning: Reminiscence Towards Liveable Communities by Bolanle Wahab, Waheed Kadiri, Ayobami Popoola, Bamiji Adeleye, Robert A. Dwamena

“…The importance of local context and ‘neighbourhood-ness’ of research draws on the position of Lee et al. (2022), that neighbourhood planning remains an under-utilised ideology, approach, and process of achieving community liveability. This issue, as presented in the section below, provides a critical eye and/or perception on the inter- and multidisciplinary prisms of neighbourhood planning as a sustainable approach to achieving liveable communities.…”
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International Probabilistic Workshop 2022 by Editorial, Foreword

“… • Johan Retief focused on the specific issues of assessment of existing structures when considering the climate change effects…”
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LINGUO-CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND ITS ROLE IN PROFESSIONAL FORMATION OF FUTURE SPECIALISTS OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS by Inna D. Davydchenko

“…The article discusses topical issues of the formation of linguo-cultural competence of future specialists of educational institutions. …”
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Did dingo control cause the elimination of kowaris through mesopredator release effects? A response to Wallach and O'Neill (2009) by B. L. Allen

“…These processes are known to occur with or without dingoes in the landscape. …”
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從工具示能性與關係行動主體之觀點 探討偏鄉教育系統賦能策略之研究 Investigating the Construction of Empowerment Action Models in Remote Educational Systems Through the Lenses of Tool Affordance and Relational Age... by 陳佩英 Peiying Chen, 洪琴雯 Chin-Wen Hung

“…How can local educational problems be addressed through the local practices of relational agency, by developing and utilizing tool sets that respond to local issues, and achieving system empowerment effects? …”
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Diagnosis, evaluation and management of osteoporosis in chronic kidney disease: navigating treatment approaches – Indian consensus statement by Vijay Kher, Rajkumar Sharma, Georgi Abraham, Bharat Shah, Sishir Gang, Sanjeev Gulati, Manisha Sahay, Jatin Kothari, Anil Kumar BT, Raja Ramachandran, Sanjay Kalra, Rakesh Kumar Sahay, Om Lakhani, Jay Kumar Sharma, Deepak Bunger, Thomas L. Nickolas

“…This study aimed to gather an expert opinion to bridge this gap and establish consensus recommendations on the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis in CKD patients.MethodsA panel of 13 Indian and 1 international experts, including nephrologists and endocrinologists, participated in a structured survey and discussion process. Thirteen Indian experts provided their opinion on key clinical issues, including screening, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for osteoporosis in CKD. …”
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COVID-19 vaccine uptake, barriers and associated factors among healthcare workers in Malawi by Clara Sambani, Tonny Muwonge, Liness Chinyamunyamu, Amon Dembo, Mosoka P. Fallah, Victor Chikwapulo, Mavuto Thomas, Charity Gondwe, Regina Mankhamba, Leah Mbabazi, Suzan Nakasendwa, Rodgers R. Ayebare, Collins Mitambo, Matthew Kagoli, Dzinkambani Kambalame, Clement Seven, Tadala Mwale, Edna Mandala, Abigail Kazembe, McWilliam Kalua, Senga Sembuche, Elizabeth Gonese, Tamrat Shaweno, Nebiyu Dereje, Evelyn C. Banda, Tajudeen Raji, Mitch Matoga

“…Unvaccinated HCWs were concerned about vaccine side effects and lacked trust in the development process. Conclusion: Issues of vaccine safety, side effects and lack of trust in the vaccine should be addressed. …”
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The Effectiveness of Psychological Well-Being Training based on the PERMA Model for 14 to 16-Year-Old Girls with Anxiety Symptoms Zahra Daneshian: M.A. Student of Child and Adoles... by zahra danesian, Shahriar Shahidi, Saeed Ghanbari

“…Teenagers today face numerous challenges, including environmental issues and mental health concerns (Morrish et al., 2018). …”
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Identification of Second-Generation Afghani Immigrant Women: A Narrative Analysis of the Nonfiction "The Meaninglessness of My Afghan Form Deeply Distressed Me" by Maral Rahimi, Sahar Faeghi

“…IntroductionIdentity and its associated issues rank among the most significant topics of the past century. …”
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Three-Dimensional Curved Workflow-Based Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography for Enhancing Atopic Dermatitis Theranostics by Junwei Li, Yunrui Zhang, Ying Huang, Ronghui Li, Kun Wang, Dongbei Guo, Zicheng Huang, Youliang Yao, Yunxin Xue, Guibo Sun, Cheng Jiang, Leyun Wang, Chenzhong Li, Qingliang Zhao

“…However, current data analysis and clinical evaluation criteria primarily rely on 2-dimensional (2D) imaging results, resulting in imprecise diagnoses due to the substantial loss of 3D curved structures and microvascular details. To address this issue, we propose a high-fidelity 3D curved processing workflow that integrates an artificial neural network (ANN) with a 3D denoising algorithm based on the curvelet transform and optimal orientation flow (OOF). …”
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Gestational diabetes-combined excess weight gain exacerbates gut microbiota dysbiosis in newborns, associated with reduced abundance of Clostridium, Coriobacteriaceae, and Collinse... by Yunshan Xiao, Yunshan Xiao, Yunshan Xiao, Yuan Shi, Yuan Shi, Yuan Shi, Yan Ni, Meilan Ni, Yuxin Yang, Xueqin Zhang, Xueqin Zhang, Xueqin Zhang

“…Still, the combined impact of GDM and excessive gestational weight gain (EGWG) on this process remains under explored. The association between gestational weight gain before/after GDM diagnosis and neonatal gut microbiota characteristics is also unclear.The purpose of this study is to conduct investigation and analysis on the above-mentioned issues, providing a basis for optimizing clinical management plans.MethodsThis study involved 98 mother-infant pairs categorized into GDM and non-GDM groups. …”
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Development of a vocational rehabilitation intervention to support return-to-work and well-being following major trauma: a person-based approach by Roshan das Nair, Trevor Jones, Richard Morriss, Marilyn James, Denise Kendrick, Stephen Timmons, Blerina Kellezi, Priya Patel, Jain Holmes, Jade Kettlewell, Kate Radford, Kay Bridger, Rebecca Lindley, Hereward Tresidder, Isobel Andrews, Blanca De Dios Perez, Abigail Statham, Tadeusz Jones, Karen Hoffman

“…This paper describes development of a vocational rehabilitation intervention (the ROWTATE intervention) to support RTW following traumatic injury.Design Sequential and iterative person-based approach in four stages—Stage 1: review of evidence about the efficacy and mechanisms of RTW interventions; Stage 2: interviews (n=38) and focus groups (n=25) with trauma survivors and service providers in five UK MTCs to identify the issues, and challenges faced postinjury; Stage 3: codesign workshops (n=43) with trauma stakeholders in MTCs to conceptually test and identify intervention delivery barriers/enablers; Stage 4: meetings (n=7) with intervention development working group (IDWG) to: (1) generate guiding principles, (2) identify key intervention features (process, components, mechanisms) to address unmet rehabilitation needs; (3) generate a logic model and programme theory to illustrate how the intervention works; and (4) develop a training package to support delivery.Results Trauma survivors described unmet needs relating to early advice about RTW; psychological support; pain management; hidden disabilities (eg, fatigue); estimating recovery; and community, amputee and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. …”
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THE ETHICAL STARTUP? by Alexis Walker

“…While firms may have ethics infrastructures, such as ethics committees or institutional ethics policies, ethical issues today increasingly cluster beyond the confines of an individual company. …”
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Codesigning enhanced models of care for Northern Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth with type 2 diabetes: study protocol by Louise Maple-Brown, Alex Brown, Peter Azzopardi, Natasha Freeman, Jonathan E Shaw, Vicki O'Donnell, Christine Connors, Elizabeth Davis, Angela Titmuss, Renae Kirkham, John Boffa, Elna Ellis, Sian Graham, Stefanie Puszka, Emma Weaver, Jade Morris, Shiree Mack, James Dowler, Sumaria Corpus, Lydia Scott, Ashim K Sinha, Brandy Wicklow

“…Introduction Premature onset of type 2 diabetes and excess mortality are critical issues internationally, particularly in Indigenous populations. …”
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Usability and cultural adaptation of a text message-based tobacco cessation intervention for people living with HIV in Uganda and Zambia by Heather Wipfli, Jim Arinaitwe, Fastone Goma, Lynn Atuyambe, David Guwatudde, Masauso Moses Phiri, Elizeus Rutebemberwa, Fred Wabwire-Mangen, Richard Zulu, Cosmas Zyambo, Kyra Guy, Ronald Kusolo, Musawa Mukupa, Ezekiel Musasizi, Joan S. Tucker

“…However, such interventions have not been tailored to meet the complex medical and psychosocial factors confronting people living with HIV (PLWH) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). We describe the process of adapting the SmokefreeTXT message library so that it is applicable to all forms of tobacco use, addresses issues specifically facing PLWH who use tobacco, and is culturally appropriate for use in Uganda and Zambia. …”
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Patient and public involvement in international research: Perspectives of a team of researchers from six countries on collaborating with people with lived experiences of dementia a... by Shirin Vellani, Marie‐Lee Yous, Vanessa Maradiaga Rivas, Stephanie Lucchese, Julia Kruizinga, Tamara Sussman, Julia Abelson, Noori Akhtar‐Danesh, Gina Bravo, Kevin Brazil, Rebecca Ganann, Sharon Kaasalainen

“…Research Design and Objective An interpretive description study was conducted to explore the perspectives of international researchers from six countries on engaging people with lived experiences of dementia and EOL care in research processes. The findings from this study informed the development of a PPI strategy and a subsequent toolkit for the FCDS intervention. …”
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Anti-scarring drug discovery: potential targets and therapeutic opportunities by Meiling Feng, Xiaotian Niu, Shan Wang, Liuxin Lu, Xilong Feng, Xiaoying Jiang, Wenchao Chen, Renren Bai

“…Scar formation is a ubiquitous pathological response during the skin wound healing process. While physical therapy can effectively mitigate scar development, it is often accompanied by issues such as poor patient compliance and a range of side effects. …”
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Quantifying Dynamic Flow of Emergency Department (ED) Patient Managements: A Multistate Model Approach by Chung-Hsien Chaou, Te-Fa Chiu, Shin-Liang Pan, Amy Ming-Fang Yen, Shu-Hui Chang, Petrus Tang, Chao-Chih Lai, Ruei-Fang Wang, Hsiu-Hsi Chen

“…Emergency department (ED) crowding and prolonged lengths of stay continue to be important medical issues. It is difficult to apply traditional methods to analyze multiple streams of the ED patient management process simultaneously. …”
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Research on the effect of selective adsorption of CO2 by C@Fe3O4 for H2 purification by Longlong Lei, Hang Yuan, Hongguang Zhu, Jie Ma, Fanghui Pan, Fulu Lu

“…Although various technological pathways have been proposed in this research field, issues such as low separation efficiency, high energy consumption, and high costs are prevalent to varying degrees across these different methods. …”
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