Single-cell transcriptomics reveals the heterogeneity and function of mast cells in human ccRCC by Xiyu Song, Xiyu Song, Xiyu Song, Jianhua Jiao, Jianhua Jiao, Jiayang Qin, Wei Zhang, Weijun Qin, Weijun Qin, Shuaijun Ma, Shuaijun Ma

“…The overall percentage of activated MCs in ccRCC tissues did not change significantly but shifted toward a more activated subpopulation (VEGFA+ MCs), with a concomitant decrease in proliferative MCs (TNF+ MCs) and resting MCs. …”
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Biliary Atresia Treatment: Can Shear Wave Elastography Predict Kasai Procedure Outcomes? by Sekarsari Damayanti, Gema Ramadhan Muhammad, Rinaldhy Kshetra, Prihartono Joedo

“…This underlines the significance of our study in investigating shear wave elastography as a predictive tool for the success of Kasai procedure in biliary atresia patients. …”
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Assessment of water and ion content in particulate matter: Comparison of two methods for determining particulate mass on a filter by Kamila Widziewicz-Rzońca, Dmytro Chyzhykov, Ewelina Cieślik, Grzegorz Majewski

“…The first method was computational, estimating PM-bound water and ions in filter subsections (each representing 1/10 of the filter area) and relating these values to the total PM mass on the entire filter. The second method involved direct gravimetric analysis, weighing successive filter subsections (each covering 1/10 of the total area) to quantify solid particles, water, and ions. …”
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Association between screen time, including that for smartphones, and overweight/obesity among children in Japan: NICE EVIDENCE Study 4 by Izumi Ikeda, Kazuya Fujihara, Sakiko Morikawa Yoshizawa, Yasunaga Takeda, Hajime Ishiguro, Mayuko Yamada Harada, Chika Horikawa, Yasuhiro Matsubayashi, Takaho Yamada, Yohei Ogawa, Hirohito Sone

“…Logistic regression analysis showed that only for girls, total ST (≥4 h), smartphone ST (≥3 h), and non-smartphone ST (≥2 h) were all independently and significantly associated with overweight/obesity compared to <2 h total ST, non-use of smartphones, and <1 h non-smartphone ST. …”
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Recent research progress on metal ions and metal-based nanomaterials in tumor therapy by Yongcheng Xu, Aikebaier Reheman, Wenhua Feng, Wenhua Feng, Wenhua Feng

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CORRELATION BETWEEN READING STRATEGIES AND READING MOTIVATION TO READING COMPREHENSION OF THE THIRD SEMESTER STUDENTS AT THE ENGLISH EDUCATION STUDY PROGRAM OF STAIN PALANGKA RAY... by Santi Erliana

“…The finding indicates the significant simultaneous correlation between reading strategies and reading motivation toward reading comprehension of the third semester students. …”
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Adolescent Obesity among Rural School Adolescents in Nepal: A Cross-Sectional Study by Deekshanta Sitaula, Aarati Dhakal, Nimesh Lageju, Amisha Silwal, Samjhana Kshetri Basnet, Niki Shrestha, B. C. Anup Bikram, Niraj Phoju

“…Of the female participants, 39.6% were either obese or overweight, while 12.6% of the male adolescents were overweight/obese. Among the total participants, 16.5% were underweight, including 14.0% females and 20.4% males. …”
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Empleo de la red social como alternativa para la obtención de recursos en el proceso de creación de empresas by Walevska López Marín, Morelia Montilla, Antonio Girondo

“…El objetivo de esta investigación es identificar las redes que emplean y en que se apoyan los emprendedores para relacionarse con su entorno, crear sus empresas y lograr sostenerlas en el tiempo, tomando como objeto de estudio a los empresarios del sector de tecnología de información y comunicaciones (TIC’s) que se han establecido en la ciudad de Mérida.…”
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Genetic Algorithms in Antennas and Smart Antennas Design Overview: Two Novel Antenna Systems for Triband GNSS Applications and a Circular Switched Parasitic Array for WiMax Applic... by Stylianos C. Panagiotou, Stelios C. A. Thomopoulos, Christos N. Capsalis

“…Two novel antenna systems are presented to cover the new GPS/Galileo band, namely, L5 (1176 MHz), together with the L1 GPS/Galileo and L2 GPS bands (1575 and 1227 MHz). …”
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Supported biopsychosocial self-management for back-related leg pain: a randomized feasibility study integrating a whole person perspective by Brent Leininger, Roni Evans, Carol M. Greco, Linda Hanson, Craig Schulz, Michael Schneider, John Connett, Francis Keefe, Ronald M. Glick, Gert Bronfort

“…Providers also noted some challenges navigating the shared decision-making process and deciding what self-management tools to prioritize. Over the six-month study period, completion rates were 91% for monthly surveys and 86% for weekly surveys. …”
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Adolescentes autores de agressão sexual: Percepções sobre infância, adolescência e violência. by Viviam da Silva Silveira, Lília Iêda Chaves Cavalcante, Daniela Castro dos Reis

“… O fenômeno da violência sexual está historicamente presente em todas as sociedades e em distintos contextos culturais. …”
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Öğrencilerin İş Kazası Geçirme Durumlarına Göre Kesici-Delici Tıbbi Aletleri Güvenli Kullanmalarına Yönelik Tutumlarının Değerlendirilmesi: Bir Meslek Yüksekokulu Örneği... by Şemsi Nur Karabela, Yasemin Durdu, Nesibe Şimşekoğlu, Kürşad Baydili

“…Sağlık alanında eğitim alan öğrenciler de sağlık personelleri gibi kesici delici alet yaralanmalarına maruz kalabilmektedir.Amaç: Bu çalışmada, sağlık hizmetleri meslek yüksekokulu öğrencilerinin iş kazası geçirme durumlarına göre kesici-delici tıbbi aletleri güvenli kullanmalarına yönelik tutumlarının değerlendirilmesi amaçlandı.Yöntem: Araştırmanın örneklemini, 2018-2020 yılları arasında Hamidiye Sağlık Hizmetleri Meslek Yüksekokulunda öğrenim gören toplam 565 öğrenci oluşturmuştur. Veriler, Kişisel Bilgi Formu ve Sağlık Çalışanlarının Kesici-Delici Tıbbi Aletleri Güvenli Kullanıma Yönelik Tutum Ölçeği kullanılarak toplanmıştır. …”
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Effects of Anodization-Assisted Electrodeposition Conditions on the Fabrication of CuO-Cu2O Coatings on Nanoporous Stainless Steel by Hefeng Wang, Jiaojiao Zhang, Xiaomin Jin

“…Surface functionalization can be utilized as a useful tool to improve the antibacterial performances of medical devices. …”
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Simulation and Experimental Verification of Microscopic Surface Morphology of Spiral Bevel Gears by Shot Peening by Liao Xianggui, Wu Hao, Tang Jinyuan, Zhao Jiuyue

“…Both shot velocity and shot diameter have a greater effect on the roughness of the tooth surface, but the effect of shot diameter is more significant. …”
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Ultrasound-guided ablation for T1N0M0 papillary thyroid carcinoma adjacent and non-adjacent danger triangle area: a retrospective comparative study by Jianchuan Yang, Lingpeng Tang, Yuhan Qiu, Yucheng Lin, Ting Hu, Xiaoying Lin, Songsong Wu

“…Objectives To compare the safety and efficacy of ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in the treatment of T1N0M0 papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) with adjacent and non-adjacent danger triangle area (DTA).Materials and methods This retrospective study involved collecting clinical data of all T1N0M0 PTC patients who underwent RFA between January 2018 and December 2020 at the hospital. A total of 211 patients were enrolled in the study (mean age 43.25 ± 12.30 years, male-to-female ratio = 1:3). …”
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Polyarchy: The Transition from Democratic Passivity to Democratic Participation A Critique on the Translation Book Polyarchy: Participation and Opposition by Mohammad Zohdi Goharpour, Fatemeh Sayadi, Rasoul Afzali

“…The central assumption of the sign in this book, which involves a linear process, is that when hegemonic systems and competitive dictatorships move toward multiculturalism, opportunities for effective participation and questioning increase. …”
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Proteostasis Decline and Redox Imbalance in Age-Related Diseases: The Therapeutic Potential of NRF2 by Brigitta Buttari, Antonella Tramutola, Ana I. Rojo, Niki Chondrogianni, Sarmistha Saha, Alessandra Berry, Letizia Giona, Joana P. Miranda, Elisabetta Profumo, Sergio Davinelli, Andreas Daiber, Antonio Cuadrado, Fabio Di Domenico

“…This process facilitates the clearance of toxic protein aggregates, thereby actively maintaining cellular proteostasis. …”
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Promoting Optimal Physical Exercise for Life: An Exercise and Self-Management Program to Encourage Participation in Physical Activity after Discharge from Stroke Rehabilitation—A F... by Avril Mansfield, Svetlana Knorr, Vivien Poon, Elizabeth L. Inness, Laura Middleton, Louis Biasin, Karen Brunton, Jo-Anne Howe, Dina Brooks

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Les bois de construction du boulevard Dr Henri-Henrot à Reims/Durocortorum by Willy Tegel

“…., however, demonstrated more punctual activity and only toward the beginning of the 4th c. did these activities resume with their prior intensity. …”
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Modification of Lipid Profile in Commercial Cow Milk Samples before and after Their Expiration Date: Evaluation of Storage Crucial Parameters and Possible Environmentally Friendly... by Eduardo Sommella, Manuela Giovanna Basilicata, Gian Carlo Tenore, Michele Manfra, Raffaella Mastrocinque, Carmine Ostacolo, Andrea Vitale, Marcello Chieppa, Pietro Campiglia, Giacomo Pepe

“…It was shown that lipolysis in milk is a process independent of time but dependent on the values of pH and total titratable acidity, while crucial parameters for the lipid oxidation are temperature and time of exposure to atmospheric oxygen. …”
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