Impact of the gut microbiota-Th17 cell axis on inflammatory depression by Xiuzhi Jia, Xiuzhi Jia, Jiayi Wang, Dan Ren, Kaibo Zhang, Hongliang Zhang, Tengchuan Jin, Tengchuan Jin, Songquan Wu, Songquan Wu

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Health literacy in context: struggling to self-manage diabetes – a longitudinal qualitative study by Xavier Debussche, Maryvette Balcou-Debussche, Delphine Ballet, Jessica Caroupin-Soupoutevin

“…The relationships of participants in each of the eight themes were differentiated, ranging from functional to interactive and critical. Treatment and follow-up were essentially functional, while diet and exercise remained more interactive. …”
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Conformational Analyses of the AHD1-UBAN Region of TNIP1 Highlight Key Amino Acids for Interaction with Ubiquitin by Michael L. Samulevich, Liam E. Carman, Rambon Shamilov, Brian J. Aneskievich

“…Tumor necrosis factor ɑ (TNFɑ)-induced protein 3 (TNFAIP3)-interacting protein 1 (TNIP1) is genetically and functionally linked to limiting auto-immune and inflammatory responses. …”
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Measuring enablers and indicators of employee engagement: Internal validity of the Flow@Work engagement survey by Melinde Coetzee, Dieter Veldsman, Ingrid L. Potgieter, Nadia Ferreira

“…We further employed structural equation modelling and relative weight analysis to assess the extent to which the proposed FWES engagement enabling working conditions functioned as predictors of the measure's employee engagement indicators on a randomly selected data subset of (n = 3000) clients. …”
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The forecasting power of the mucin-microbiome interplay in livestock respiratory diseases by Núria Mach

“…Emerging evidence also shows that noncoding regulatory RNAs might modulate the structure and function of the microbiome-mucin relationship. …”
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Deconstructing Video Clips in Class by Lisa Molin

“…Through interaction analysis of the classroom observations, it became evident that, by means of a step by step lesson structure, opportunities arise for increasing students’ awareness of how modes function concurrently and carry both separate and interconnected meanings. …”
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Mucus Hypersecretion in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Its Treatment by Binay Kumar Shah, Bivek Singh, Yukun Wang, Shuanshuan Xie, Changhui Wang

“…Most patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) present with hallmark features of airway mucus hypersecretion, including cough and expectoration. Airway mucus function as a native immune system of the lung that severs to trap particulate matter and pathogens and allows them to clear from the lung via cough and ciliary transport. …”
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Effects of Electroacupuncture on Syt3 and GluA2 in Rats With Limb Spasms After Intracerebral Hemorrhage by Xudong Lu, Huiling Ren, Hequn Chen, Guosheng Shi, Xuanbo Luo, Kai Liu, Qinglin Zhao, Dawei Zhao, Changfa Li, Wei Bu

“…Muscle tone, neurological deficits, and motor function were assessed. After 3 and 7 days of intervention, the motor cortex was dissected for Western blot analysis of SYT‐3, GLUA2, and P‐GLUA2‐Ser880 expression. …”
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Quality of Life Following High-Intensity Rehabilitation Programme After Total Knee Arthroplasties by Khalid H. Alzahrani, Dhuha A. Al Hazmi, Shahad S. Al Juaid, Abdan Bin Sayeed, Ibrahim Alramadhani, Mazen M. Tayeb, Rabab S. Zaghlol

“…Assessments of QoL and function were conducted preoperatively and at 4,12, and 24 weeks postoperatively using the Western Ontario McMaster Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), 12-Item ShortForm Health Survey (SF-12) and Barthel Index.Results: Significant improvements were observed in pain, stiffness, physical function, and overall QoL at all post-intervention time points (p<0.05). …”
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Gamification of Incentive Spirometry in Trauma Patients: Protocol for a Prospective, Observational Feasibility Study by Areen Al-Dhoon, Arthur Grimes, Carma Goldstein, Peter Spronk, R Shayn Martin, Aarti Sarwal

“…While preliminary observations related to potential clinical efficacy (eg, respiratory function and adherence) are of interest, structured clinical or physiological end points are not included in this protocol for a pilot study and are planned for future trials. …”
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“I dream of an island”: Black joy, storytelling and the art of refusal. Creative methodologies and decolonial praxis in higher education by Naomi Alormele

“…This paper advances a decolonial and Black feminist intervention into higher education research by positioning emotive storytelling, creative methodologies, and Black joy as transformative tools for epistemic resistance and institutional critique. …”
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The Concept of Early Vascular Aging by N. V. Burko, I. V. Avdeeva, V. E. Oleynikov, S. A. Boytsov

“…Changes in hemodynamics and structural and functional properties of arteries during physiological and accelerated aging are presented. …”
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Critical role of alpha spectrin in DNA repair: the importance of μ-calpain and Fanconi anemia proteins by Muriel W. Lambert

“…Nonerythroid spectrins are proteins important in maintaining the structural integrity and flexibility of the cell and nuclear membranes and are essential for a number of functionally important cellular processes. …”
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Buddhist ordination as a culturally embedded model for improving diet, body composition, and sleep quality in overweight and obese adults by Phrarajvarjirayanamethi Chatchai Moosan, Phim On Suklaew, Charoonsri Chusak, Thanaporn Kaewpradup, Kritmongkhon Kamonsuwan, Sirichai Adisakwattana

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Strategies for Construction and Optimization of the Ecological Security Pattern for Human Settlements in the Wuding River Basin by Xiaomeng WANG, Anrong DANG, Biao TONG, Xinyi LIU

“…This framework extends westward and northward from the southeastern region of the basin, forming a hierarchical and interconnected ecological spatial structure that strengthens ecosystem stability and enhances service functions. …”
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The search for the holy grail in cavovarus foot by Lucas Furtado da Fonseca, Rodrigo Cortes Vicente, Leonardo Fernandez Maringolo

“…Conclusion: Successful reconstruction of the cavovarus foot depends on a dynamic, intraoperatively responsive algorithm that integrates functional muscle assessment, sequential releases, and appropriate structural correction. …”
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Creation and validation of a daily task reminder clock for people with dementia in a Pune dementia center by Aarti Rahul Gaikwad, Sheela Upendra

“…Dementia impairs cognitive functions, complicating daily routines and management of everyday tasks. …”
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Cumulative health burden and adjustment challenges following road traffic injuries: a controlled prospective study by Ilaria Pozzato, Yvonne Tran, Mohit Arora, Candice McBain, James W. Middleton, Ian D. Cameron, Ashley Craig

“…The ICF Components—Impairments in Body Functions and Structures, Limitations in Activity, Restrictions to Participation, Environmental and Personal Contextual Factors—were used to link and categorize data and compare outcomes, allowing comprehensive evaluation of RTI-related burden and adjustment challenges. …”
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Investigating family members’ experiences of the implementation and effectiveness of a youth-focused suicide aftercare service: a qualitative study by Marianne Webb, Hannah Richards, Michelle Lamblin, Dzenana Kartal, Pemma Davies, Natasha Swingler, Jo Robinson

“…Conclusions Overall, the youth aftercare service met the needs of family members, who report significant improvements in family functioning and mental health. Key areas for improvement are the referral and discharge processes, which were often opaque and burdensome. …”
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Look at My Body: It Tells of Suffering—Understanding Psychiatric Pathology in Patients Who Suffer from Headaches, Restrictive Eating Disorders, or Non-Suicidal Self-Injuries (NSSIs... by Diletta Cristina Pratile, Marika Orlandi, Adriana Carpani, Martina Maria Mensi

“…<b>Methods</b>: Sixty adolescent patients (51 female; mean age = 15.34 ± 1.80) were divided into three groups: headaches, restrictive eating disorders, and NSSI, and assessed for differences in symptoms, cognitive performance, personality, functioning, and illness severity using semi-structured interviews, clinician-based scales, and performance-based tests like the Rorschach inkblot test, according to the Rorschach Performance Assessment System (R-PAS). …”
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