Empowered yet dehumanized: perceptions of women’s attractiveness in the context of gender earnings inequality by Lijuan Xiao, Lei Cheng, Fang Wang, Junhua Dang

“…Specifically, participants viewed these women as less human, less empowered, more susceptible to sexual objectification in daily life, and less likely to be chosen as friends in the gender earnings inequality context. …”
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Application of a quantum crystallographic protocol to YLID, the world's most common crystal structure by Yaser Balmohammadi, Lorraine A. Malaspina, Yuiga Nakamura, Georgia Cametti, Michał Andrzejewski, Milosz Siczek, Simon Grabowsky

“…We investigate polymorphs of YLID with twisted and planar molecular configuration as a function of temperature (100 to 292 K) and external pressure (0 to 4 GPa). …”
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Dysregulation of miRNAs in Soft Tissue Sarcomas by Stefano Zoroddu, Angela Lucariello, Antonio De Luca, Luigi Bagella

“…We explore how dysregulated miRNAs function as oncogenes or tumor suppressors, modulating critical pathways that define the aggressive nature of these cancers. …”
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Recent advances in gut microbiota and thyroid disease: pathogenesis and therapeutics in autoimmune, neoplastic, and nodular conditions by Lihua Fang, Jie Ning

“…Evidence suggests that probiotic adjunct therapy can modulate the gut microbiota, leading to improvements in thyroid function and patient outcomes. The use of specific probiotic strains, such as Lactiplantibacillus plantarum 299v and Bifidobacterium longum, has demonstrated potential in enhancing the effects of traditional treatments and possibly restoring a balanced gut microbiota. …”
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Predictive value of physical and blood examination findings for short-term mortality in dogs with respiratory disorders. by Muryo Miki, Keiichiro Mie, Hidetaka Nishida, Hideo Akiyoshi, Toshiyuki Tanaka

“…Although further studies are needed, these parameters may enable more accurate assessment of the severity of respiratory disorders in dogs by combining with the conventional assessments of respiratory functions including oxygenation and ventilation.…”
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Cytosolic guanine nucledotide binding deficient form of transglutaminase 2 (R580a) potentiates cell death in oxygen glucose deprivation. by Gozde Colak, Jeffrey W Keillor, Gail V W Johnson

“…Further, the conformational state of TG2 is likely an important determinant in cell survival and the prominent function of TG2 in ischemic cell death is as a scaffold to modulate cellular processes.…”
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Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy after High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Failure by Leon Telis, Seyed Behzad Jazayeri, David B. Samadi

“…As new focal therapies become more popular in treatment of prostate cancer, failure cases requiring salvage therapy with either surgical or other techniques are being reported. …”
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Reinterpretation of the rod-and-frame illusion: a virtual reality study by Michał Adamski, Miroslaw Latka

“…A bias function was defined to range from 1 (rod rotated consistently toward the edge cue) to –1 (toward the diagonal cue). …”
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Shaking Table Tests for Seismic Response of Orthogonal Overlapped Tunnel under Horizontal Seismic Loading by Honggang Wu, Hao Lei, Tianwen Lai

“…In particular, the time- and frequency-domain characteristics of the key parts of the tunnel were discussed in detail by using the continuous wavelet transform (CWT) based on the Morlet wavelet as the basis function. We found that the acceleration response was more intense within 25–60 s after the seismic wave was inputted. …”
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Between Promise and Peril: Observations on Moral Panic, Popular Culture, and Religion by Lee-Shae Salma Scharnick-Udemans

“…It suggests that the agenda-setting function of media, especially its imperative to encourage public concern over matters that may or may not constitute threats to social order, can be more critically understood through the framework that the concept of moral panic provides. …”
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Neuroprotective Potential of <i>Stevia rebaudiana</i> and <i>Stachys sieboldii</i>: Effects on Oxidative Stress and Locomotor Activity in Male Rats Fed a High-Fat, High-Sucrose Die... by Yelena Pozdnyakova, Aigul Murzatayeva

“…These findings suggest that Stevia is more effective in reducing oxidative stress, while Stachys better regulates excessive locomotion. …”
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The role of mobile applications and online platforms in the rehabilitation process of patients with coronary heart disease: a literature review by Larysa Bielecka, Klaudia Bielecka

“…Cardiac rehabilitation, a complex, interdisciplinary intervention, aims to improve cardiovascular function, enhance quality of life, and reduce mortality risk. …”
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Quantifying the fitness advantage of polymerase substitutions in Influenza A/H7N9 viruses during adaptation to humans. by Judith M Fonville, David F Burke, Nicola S Lewis, Leah C Katzelnick, Colin A Russell

“…This framework can be more generally used to quantitatively estimate fitness advantages of adaptive substitutions based on the within-host prevalence of mutations. …”
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Using a Surrogate Model in Risk Studies Using CFD Simulations by Shona Mackie, Connor Bloodworth, Chris Coffey

“…The results are promising, suggesting that this type of surrogate may be useful for risk studies, where it is helpful to have many more predictions than it is computationally practical to simulate with CFD.…”
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Exploring the Analgesic Potential of L-Lysine: Molecular Mechanisms, Preclinical Evidence, and Implications for Pharmaceutical Pain Therapy by Walaa Alibrahem, Nihad Kharrat Helu, Gréta Törős, Csaba Oláh, József Prokisch

“…Studies in animal models have shown that the administration of lysine reduces pain responses without altering motor function. Despite the favorable profile of lysine in terms of minor side effects and its promising effectiveness as a nutritional supplement, more research is needed to optimize its efficacy, adjust its dosage, and ensure its safety for long-term use.…”
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Point-of-Care Ultrasound Use in Hemodynamic Assessment by Ahmed Noor, Margaret Liu, Alan Jarman, Travis Yamanaka, Malvika Kaul

“…Beyond assessing volume status, this review discusses the role of POCUS in predicting fluid responsiveness and supporting more individualized, precise management strategies. …”
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Chemotherapy as a Remedy to Gynaecological Cancers: Challenges and Coping Patterns Among Young Women by Titilayo Omolekan, Gbemisola Bolanle Ogbeye, Risikat Idowu Fadare

“…With around 1.3 million new cases identified each year and more than six million survivors globally gynaecological cancers are the most prevalent forms of malignancies in women. …”
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The Politics of Christianity in Shaping the Political Dynamics of Zambia by Timalizge Zgambo

“…Thus, Christianity plays a critical function in Zambia’s political sphere. The main aim of this paper is to critically examine how Christianity seeks to direct the political agenda in Zambia’s national politics. …”
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Hepatitis E Infection in a Renal Transplant Recipient by Diana Vassallo, Mir Mubariz Husain, Shaun Greer, Stephen McGrath, Samreen Ijaz, Durga Kanigicherla

“…The important implications of this infection are becoming more apparent as progression to liver cirrhosis can occur. …”
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Hematopoietic Stem Cell Mobilization and Homing after Transplantation: The Role of MMP-2, MMP-9, and MT1-MMP by Neeta Shirvaikar, Leah A. Marquez-Curtis, Anna Janowska-Wieczorek

“…Hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells (HSPCs) are used in clinical transplantation to restore hematopoietic function. Here we review the role of the soluble matrix metalloproteinases MMP-2 and MMP-9, and membrane type (MT)1-MMP in modulating processes critical to successful transplantation of HSPC, such as mobilization and homing. …”
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