Modulatory Effect of 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 on IL1β-Induced RANKL, OPG, TNFα, and IL-6 Expression in Human Rheumatoid Synoviocyte MH7A by Xiaoke Feng, Chengyin Lv, Fang Wang, Ke Gan, Miaojia Zhang, Wenfeng Tan

“…Here, we investigated modulatory effect of 1,25(OH)2D3 on the expression of RANKL and its decoy receptor osteoprotegerin (OPG) in an inflammatory condition of human rheumatoid synoviocyte MH7A. …”
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Feasibility and complications of videocapsule endoscopy in dogs weighing 7 kg or less by Camille St‐Jean, Allison Collier, Alex Zur Linden, Alexa Bersenas, Alice Defarges

“…Abstract Background Videocapsule endoscopy (VCE) is a valuable tool for investigating gastrointestinal (GI) diseases in dogs. Its use is not recommended in dogs ≤4.3 kg, because of risks of GI endoscopic capsule (EC) retention and bowel obstruction. …”
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Synthesis and kinetic evaluation of analogs of (E)-4-amino-3-methylbut-2-en-1-yl diphosphate, a potent inhibitor of the IspH metalloenzyme by Petit, Benoît Eric, Jobelius, Hannah, Bianchino, Gabriella Ines, Guérin, Mélina, Borel, Franck, Chaignon, Philippe, Seemann, Myriam

“…AMBPP has substantial limitations for drug development due to its poor metabolic stability. Here, we investigate the replacement of the diphosphate moiety of AMBPP by more stable mimics: sulfonate, phosphonate or phosphinophosphonate. …”
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Exploring Employee Perspectives on Workplace Technology: Usage, Roles, and Implications for Satisfaction and Performance by Andreea Barbu, Mirona Ana Maria Ichimov, Iustina Cristina Costea-Marcu, Gheorghe Militaru, Dana Corina Deselnicu, Georgiana Moiceanu

“…Since technology is a pillar of each business field, the aim of this study is to explore employees’ perspectives on the use of technology at work, analyzing its main roles within the company, the benefits it provides from the employees’ viewpoint and its implications for satisfaction and performance. …”
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Quantifying LAGA mutated mouse IgG2a monoclonal antibody with a rapid pepsin digestion enabled immunoaffinity LC/MS/MS assay by Linlin Dong, Susan Chen, Konstantin Piatkov, Dong Wei, Mark G. Qian

“…To overcome these challenges, a trypsin alternative pepsin, an aspartic protease, was systematically investigated for its use in digesting the mutated mIgG2a antibody to allow generation of signature peptides for the bioanalytical quantification purpose. …”
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“Le Tétraque se perdait dans un rêve”: Concordance between Flaubert’s Hérodias and Hérodiade by Milliet, Grémont and Massenet by Clair Rowden

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Implementing the Uganda lower secondary competence-based curriculum: the equity question by Mercy Chemutai Barasa, Proscovia Namubiru Ssentamu, John Koskey Chang’ach, Susan Jepkoech Kurgat

“…Originality/value – This paper demonstrates how Uganda, a developing nation, is faring in the achievement of the global educational policy goal of equity in the implementation of its competence-based LSC reform. It highlights key policy and research gaps that should be addressed to promote equitable learning opportunities for all learners.…”
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Seroprevalence and Risk Factors of African Horse Sickness in Three Agroecological Zones of Cameroon by Mohamed M. F. Ndebé, Mohamed M. M. Mouiche, Frédéric Moffo, Rodrigue N. S. Poueme, Julius Awah-Ndukum

“…African horse sickness (AHS), a highly fatal arbovirosis of equines is endemic in sub-Saharan Africa. However, its epidemiology is poorly known in Cameroon. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence profile and risk factors of African horse sickness in Cameroon. …”
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Discovering the potential of serious games for transformative sustainability research by Mahsa Motlagh, Andra-Ioana Horcea-Milcu, Bettina König

“…It provides guidelines to facilitate the assessment of each SG's suitability and its integration within the transformative research process. …”
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Torque and d-q axis current dynamics of an inverter fed induction motor drive that leverages computational intelligent techniques by Shaswat Chirantan, Bibhuti Bhusan Pati

“…Emphasizing the significance of Model Predictive Control (MPC) in modern optimization of control systems, the proposed research distinctively highlights its predictive prowess through the application of current state variables and well-structured mathematical models. …”
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HDAC1 and HDAC2 Are Involved in Influenza A Virus-Induced Nuclear Translocation of Ectopically Expressed STAT3-GFP by Jessica Leong, Matloob Husain

“…Particularly, the evolution and increased interspecies and intercontinental transmission of avian IAV H5N1 subtype highlight the importance of continuously studying the IAV and identifying the determinants of its pathogenesis. Host innate antiviral response is the first line of defense against IAV infection, and the transcription factor, the signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3), has emerged as a critical component of this response. …”
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Quand maintenant et après disent (à peu près) la même chose (mais pas de la même façon) by Anne Le Draoulec, Josette Rebeyrolle

“…This article deals with a particular use of the French adverb après: a use in which après, in an initial position, loses its temporal dimension and signals a discourse shift, a rupture with the preceding utterance (see [A]). …”
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The Cutaneous Leishmaniasis and the Sand Fly: Knowledge and Beliefs of the Population in Central Morocco (El Hajeb) by Karima El-Mouhdi, Abdelkader Chahlaoui, Mohammed Fekhaoui

“…To identify the knowledge of cutaneous leishmaniasis and its vector in the population in central Morocco. …”
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Qualitative Analysis of a Pest Management Gompertz Model with Interval State Feedback Impulsive Control by Yuan Tian, Zhantao Zhang, Kaibiao Sun

“…Through pest density monitoring, an integrated control strategy is adopted; that is when pest density reaches an environmental damage level, pesticide is used as a control method; when pest density is lower than the damage level, predators as its natural enemy are released in case pest density is higher than the slightly harmful level and predator density is below its maintainable level. …”
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Protein Backbone Torsion Angle-Based Structure Comparison and Secondary Structure Database Web Server by Sunghoon Jung, Se-Eun Bae, Insung Ahn, Hyeon S. Son

“…Structural information has been a major concern for biological and pharmaceutical studies for its intimate relationship to the function of a protein. …”
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Notes on Research Methods by José Corona Lisboa

“…Since before the twentieth century or so, researchers have used various research methodologies supported by instruments that collect and measure the findings in its observations, experiences and experiments, in order to expose and publicize the scientific community and public overall, the conclusions reached in such investigations, based on objectives and results thereof. …”
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تغریدات الأرشیفات الوطنیة والمکتبات والمتاحف عبر تویتر على شبکة الانترنت :دراسة تحلیلیة by د.عبد الحمید ندا

“…This study discusses national archives and libraries of the USpresidential and museums Tweets across the Twitter online analyticalstudy and what can these tweets providing services for the NationalArchives and beneficiaries at the same time, and aims to study thenational archives that have the Tweets via their own content of Twitter andthe extent of interest in them and adopt standards have on Twitter.The study sample included Tweets National Archives: EgyptianNational Archives –Oman National archives - Saudi Arabia documents,archives national center and - King Abdulaziz DARAH and the NationalArchives of the United Arab Emirates is currently, the National Centre forDocumentation and Research earlier - the US National Archives - USpresidential museums and libraries - British National archivesAmong the most important results of study is: each national archivehave Tweets on Twitter, including a formal documented and most of themare not documented with the exception of the US National Archives have ageneral Tweets and other specialized sub-multiple, and empty most of theNational Archives Tweets of specific criteria and a clear policy with theexception of the US National Archives has a strategy and policy is clearand published, and that Twitter brings the number of photos and videostogether does not specify exactly how many photos in the account and thenumber of videos and in some cases does not mention the number andsophistication in the number of tweets and Followers and Likes andFavorites - moment after moment and hour after hour and day after day - Itis an indicator of the evolution of the expense of the National archives onTwitter…”
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Numerical Calculations of the GRP Scheme for Nonconservative Ideal Fluid Mechanics Equations Relying on Parallel Calculation of Multifluid Grids by Huijing Zhan, Mingze Wu

“…The result can prove that this format can be used to solve the nonconservative ideal fluid dynamics equation of multiple values in the GRP format group, its computing power is strong, and the result of the solution is accurate.…”
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The function of "weeping and gnashing of teeth" in Matthew's gospel by Zoltan L. Erdey, Kevin G. Smith

“…Each occurrence played a central role in the development of Matthew’s theology, by communicating not only a fundamental component of the theme of judgment, but also an increasing force and potency of the event itself. It was discovered that the phrase may have four possible functions, namely (a) a system by which Matthew hoped to make the message of the particular passage unforgettable; (b) a prophetic anticipation of an aspect of the larger shape of history; (c) a linguistic device to increase the degree of emphasis or heighten the force given to the message of eschatological judgment; and (d) a literary connector holding together a number of specific passages of Scripture. …”
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RECEPTION OF THE BIOGRAPHICAL METHOD IN HISTORICAL AND ANTHROPOGICAL STUDIES by T. I. Vlasova, G. G. Krivtchik

“…To update the question of using the biographical method and establishing its interrelation with other scientific methods and methodological principles in historical and anthropological research. …”
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