Immunohistochemical Features of MMP-9 and pSTAT1 in Granuloma Annulare and Sarcoidosis: A Comparative Study of 62 Cases by Ze Wu, Linghui Li, Hui Qu, Rui-Qun Qi, Jun Niu

“…These results indicate that MMP-9 and pSTAT1 might exert roles in granulomatous inflammation in different modes, and the presence of more robust MMP-9 staining in EFs appears to be more suggestive of GA.…”
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Quantifying monochromatic and polychromatic optical blur anisotropy in the periphery of myopes and emmetropes using a radial asymmetry metric by Chloe Degre Kendrick, Dibyendu Pusti, Geunyoung Yoon

“…These differences were minimized when chromatic aberrations were included, though the trend remained the same.ImplicationsA trend of more vertical optical blur in the temporal periphery of myopes strengthens the hypothesis that myopes experience different peripheral optical blur than emmetropes, though the small sample size of the current study limits generalizability of the results. …”
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High school students' burnout in the context of exam preparation: the role of the educational environment by L.R. Muradymova, A.A. Bochaver

“…Researches show that students with high burnout level are less involved in studying, demonstrate lower academic results, drop out of school more often, and are prone to depressive symptoms. …”
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Exploring the link between Multimorbidity and direct healthcare costs in Ireland: A cross-sectional study by Sharon Walsh, Paddy Gillespie

“…Results For the full sample, 21.20% reported having no chronic conditions, 27.39% had one chronic condition, and 51.40% had multimorbidity. …”
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Evaluation of Subcision for the Correction of the Prominent Nasolabial Folds by R. M. Robati, F. Abdollahimajd, A. M. Robati

“…However, further controlled studies with larger sample size are necessary to assess the efficacy of this technique in particular with use of more objective assessment of skin biometric characteristics. …”
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Level of professional Burnout among family physicians in the Republic of Moldova and certain aspects regarding its contributing factors by Victoria CIORNEI, Adriana PALADI

“…The aim of this study was to assess the degree to which family physicians in the Republic of Moldova are affected by professional burnout, as well as to identify its determining factors. Materials and methods. The research was conducted as a descriptive cross-sectional study from November 2023 to February 2024, on a sample of 352 family doctors. …”
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Simulation of the Effect of Coal Microstructures on the Macroscopic Mechanical Behavior by Yu Fu, Zhongliang Feng

“…The larger the mineral structure size and the more complex the distribution are, the greater the area of stress concentration and the more uniformity the distribution will be. …”
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The research relationship: participant perspectives on consent in biobanking by Rachel Thompson, Kate Lyle, Gabrielle Samuel, Jo Holliday, Fenella Starkey, Susan Wallace, Anneke Lucassen

“…Using a case study from UK Biobank, we demonstrate how trying to reconcile new research activities with old consent risks overlooking critical ethical issues —particularly how the proposed activity aligns with participants’ understanding and expectation of biobank research. Methods We conducted focus groups with UK Biobank participants using individual and group exercises to explore their views on consent and different types of research on their samples and data. …”
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Assessment of MIR200B Polymorphisms Association with Sight-Threatening Diabetic Retinopathy by Niloufar Zal, Sare Safi, Hamid Ahmadieh, Sahba Fekri, Sajad Najafi, Ali Forouhari, Afrooz Moghaddasi, Majd Hejazi, Bahareh Kheiri, Maryam Eslami, Fatemeh Suri

“…Conclusions: In silico analysis showed mild changes in MIR200B secondary structure and increased free energy in the presence of one of the identified variants (g.1167183G>A; rs72563729). Increasing the sample size in future studies may help a more accurate interpretation of the allelic association of MIR200B variations with STDR.…”
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Sunscreen Use on the Dorsal Hands at the Beach by Donald B. Warren, Ryan R. Riahi, Jason B. Hobbs, Richard F. Wagner

“…The aim of the current study was to compare the use of sunscreen on the dorsal hands to other areas of the body during subtropical late spring and summer sunlight exposure at the beach. Materials and Methods. A cross-sectional survey from a convenience sample of beachgoers was designed to evaluate respondent understanding and protective measures concerning skin cancer on the dorsal hands in an environment with high natural UVR exposure. …”
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Study of Coping Strategies and Hardiness among Mothers of Children with Cancer and Typical Children in Hamedan City by Mina Ghasemi Rahmatabadi, Nasrolah Erfani

“…Conclusions: In light of these findings, it was observed that emotion-oriented coping strategies are more prevalent among mothers of children with cancer, while problem-oriented strategies are more frequently employed by mothers of normal children. …”
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ANALYSIS OF MULTILITERACY-BASED INQUIRY LEARNING VS. GUIDED DISCOVERY: IMPACT ON INDONESIAN HISTORY LEARNING OUTCOMES by Djakariah Djakariah, Jakub Saddam Akbar

“…This research can be helpful for educators and researchers who are interested in developing more effective learning methods. Keywords: Keywords: Learning models; inquiry; multiliteracy; Guided discovery; Prior knowledge…”
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Perceptions on Oral Corrective Feedback: The Case of Iranian EFL Teachers and Students in Face-to-Face and Virtual Learning Contexts by Narges Sardabi, Amir Ghajarieh, Navid Atar Sharghi, Leyla Rahmani

“…A sample of 162 female Iranian EFL students studying English at a private school participated in the study. …”
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A systematic review on the efficacy of artificial intelligence in geriatric healthcare: a critical analysis of current literature by Rangraze Imran, Shehla Shafi Khan

“…Although some encouraging findings were made, more study is required.…”
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Parental Stress in Raising a Child with Disabilities in India by Naveen Mehrotra, Vidya Bhushan Gupta, Priyanka Mehrotra

“…<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"> </span><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To determine the parenting stress and its determinants among parents of children with disabling conditions in India.</p><p><strong>Methods:</strong> The Parenting Stress Index – short form and a few open ended questions were administered to a convenience sample of sixty-six patient families in July, 2009 in the cities of New Delhi and Faridabad regions of Northern India through six non- governmental organizations (NGOs) that serve children with disabling conditions.…”
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INSTITUTIONAL INNOVATIONS AND FINANCIAL INCLUSION AMONG RURAL HOUSEHOLDS IN UGANDA, by moses Agaba

“…The study used both descriptive and cross-sectional research designs combined qualitative and quantitative methods for data collecting and analysis. Using questionnaires and interviews, data was gathered from a sample of 396 respondents as well as additional important informants. …”
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Determination of bacterial contamination of milk using fluorometry by Baghdad Science Journal

“…Laser light at this wavelength that transmitted by optical fiber can be used for milk samples examination in situe and for more precise results.…”
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Comparative Analysis of Quality of Essential Oil of Wormwood Herb Synanthropic Flora of Voronezh Region by N. A. Dyakova, I. M. Korenskaya, A. I. Slivkin

“…Intensive biosynthesis of monoterpenes was noted in a sample collected in the area of agricultural fields of the Verkhnekhavsky district, its mass fraction is more than 73 %. …”
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Study on the Wettability and Spontaneous Imbibition Characteristics of Lacustrine Shale by Haitao Xue, Guozhi Ding, Zhentao Dong, Rixin Zhao, Ce An, Boheng Li, Yuan Zhou, Penglei Yan, Jinliang Yan, Chunlei Li, Yuxi Jin

“…The higher the total organic carbon content, the more developed the lipophilic pore network, and the more the volume of oil imbibed by the sample.…”
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Urban and rural dietary patterns: are there differences? The results of the ESSE-RF epidemiological study by N. S. Karamnova, S. A. Shalnova, V. I. Tarasov, Yu. A. Balanova, A. E. Imaeva, G. A. Muromtseva, A. V. Kapustina, S. E. Evstifeeva, O. M. Drapkina

“…To examine the diet differences of city and village adults.Material and methods. The analysis included representative samples from male and female population aged 25-64 years (n=21923, of which 8383 and 13550 are men and women, respectively) from 13 regions of the Russian Federation. …”
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