THE CONSTRUCTIONS OF POWER: A DISCOURSE ANALYSIS ON BLACK AMERICAN WOMENAS PORTRAYED IN MAUD MARTHA AND THE HATE U GIVE by RB. Edi Pramono, Ida Rochani Adi, Muh. Arif Rokhman

“…In power contestation, discourse plays two opposing roles i.e., maintaining or preserving the system of dominion on one side and in another side fighting against the system of dominion. …”
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Serum Levels of SDF-1 and CXCR4 in Breast Cancer: Correlation with Disease Progression and Chemotherapy Response in Iraqi Women by Noor Al Rubaiey, Hazima ALabassi

“…This study aimed to investigate the role of autophagy markers, specifically SDF1 and CXCR4, in breast cancer pathogenesis among Iraqi women.A total of 90 participants, aged 25–65 years, were divided into three groups: 30 newly diagnosed breast cancer patients, 30 patients undergoing chemotherapy, and 30 healthy controls. …”
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Personal and behavioural factors that influence physical activity in women living with metastatic breast cancer: a qualitative interview study by Mark Liu, Sharon Kilbreath, Jasmine Yee, Jane Beith, Justin McNab, Elizabeth Dylke

“…We therefore explored with women with metastatic breast cancer: (i) personal and behavioural factors that influenced physical activity, and (ii) the role of healthcare services in influencing engagement in being physically active. …”
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Assessing the effectiveness of targeted educational interventions on enhancing self-efficacy and foot care practices among diabetic women in Jordan by Heba Hijazi, Heba Hijazi, Rabah Al Abdi, Rabah Al Abdi, Sawsan Abuhammad, Sawsan Abuhammad, Wegdan Bani Issa, Alham Al-Sharman, Alham Al-Sharman, Nesreen Saadeh, Alounoud AlMarzooqi, Fatma Refaat Ahmed, Fatma Refaat Ahmed, Ahmed Hossain, Hadia Radwan, Muhammad Arsyad Subu, Mohamad Alameddine

“…Similarly, for self-efficacy, the aORs for Intervention Group 2 were 2.7 (95% CI: 1.4–5.2) relative to the control group, and 1.8 (95% CI: 1.1–3.2) compared to Intervention Group 1.ConclusionOur study demonstrates that interactive educational approaches—featuring group discussions, real-time problem-solving, immediate feedback, and family support—can empower diabetic women to take a more active role in managing their foot health. …”
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Traditional and Non-Traditional Risk Factors of Acute Coronary Syndrome in Young Women: Evidence from the ANCORS-YW Study by Ibdah R, Al-Nusair M, Abuhalimeh R, Mahmoud SA, Laswi B, Rawashdeh S, Hamoudeh A, Kheirallah KA

“…Multivariable logistic regression analyses identified five independent predictors of ACS: type-2 diabetes (AOR, 95% CI: 3.45, 1.98─5.99), family history of cardiovascular disease (3.33, 2.15─5.17), tobacco use (2.01, 1.26─3.21), hypertension (1.72, 1.07─2.78), and metabolic syndrome (4.35, 1.72─11.03).Conclusion: Modifiable risk factors play an important role in ACS risk among young women. …”
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Biological Characteristics and Medical Treatment of Breast Cancer in Young Women—A Featured Population: Results from the NORA Study by P. Pronzato, G. Mustacchi, A. De Matteis, F. Di Costanzo, E. Rulli, I. Floriani, M. E. Cazzaniga

“…The relationship between age and patient characteristics, cancer presentation, and treatment was analyzed. Results. Younger women more frequently had tumors with ER/PgR-negative(𝜒2=7.07; 𝑃=.008), HER2 amplification (𝜒2=5.76; 𝑃=.01), and high (≥10%) Ki67 labelling index (𝜒2=9.53; 𝑃=.002). …”
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Cannabinoid Receptor 1 Gene Polymorphisms and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and in Healthy Controls by Justyna Kuliczkowska Plaksej, Lukasz Laczmanski, Andrzej Milewicz, A. Lenarcik-Kabza, Anna Trzmiel-Bira, Urszula Zaleska-Dorobisz, Felicja Lwow, Lidia Hirnle

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Evaluation of Predictors of Response to Ovulation Induction Using Letrozole in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Prospective Cohort Study by Shanti Tholiya, Archana Kumari, Reeta Mahey, Mani Kalaivani, Hem Chandra Sati, Mona Sharma, Aarthi K. Jayraj, Neena Malhotra

“…Aim: To assess the role of anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinising hormone (LH)/FSH ratio, testosterone and free androgen index (FAI) as predictors of ovarian response to letrozole-based OI therapy during OI cycles in infertile women with PCOS from North India. …”
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HIV-specific antibodies capable of ADCC are common in breastmilk and are associated with reduced risk of transmission in women with high viral loads. by Jennifer Mabuka, Ruth Nduati, Katherine Odem-Davis, Dylan Peterson, Julie Overbaugh

“…There are limited data describing the functional characteristics of HIV-1 specific antibodies in breast milk (BM) and their role in breastfeeding transmission. The ability of BM antibodies to bind HIV-1 envelope, neutralize heterologous and autologous viruses and direct antibody-dependent cell cytotoxicity (ADCC) were analyzed in BM and plasma obtained soon after delivery from 10 non-transmitting and 9 transmitting women with high systemic viral loads and plasma neutralizing antibodies (NAbs). …”
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A Mindfulness-Based App Intervention for Pregnant Women: Qualitative Evaluation of a Prototype Using Multiple Case Studies by Silvia Rizzi, Maria Chiara Pavesi, Alessia Moser, Francesca Paolazzi, Michele Marchesoni, Stefania Poggianella, Erik Gadotti, Stefano Forti

“…Recently developed digital solutions have assumed a crucial role in supporting the psychological well-being of pregnant women. …”
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Prenatal vitamin utilization and its determinants among pregnant women in south Gondar zone: multicenter cross-sectional study by Begizew Yimenu Mekuriaw, Dagne Addisu, Wassie Yazie Ferede, Fillorenes Ayalew Sisay, Assefa kebie Mitiku, Tegegne Wale Belachew, Tigist Seid Yimer, Habtie Bantider Wubet, Selamawit Girma Tadesse, Negesse Zurbachew Gobezie, Alemie Fentie Mebratie, Moges Kefale Alachew, Temesgen Dessie Mengistu, Yonas Zenebe Yiregu, Rahel Birhanu Arage, Anteneh Mengist Dessie, Fikadu Geremew Gebeyehu, Geremew Bishaw Mekonen, Habtam Desse Alemayehu, Abeba Belay Ayalew, Yitayal Ayalew Goshu, Besfat Berihun Erega

“…Statistical significance was declared at 95%CI and p-value < 0.05.ResultIn this study, we found that 87.5% (95% CI: 84.31, 90.34) of pregnant women did not use prenatal vitamins. Women not having formal education (AOR = 2.72, 95%CI: 1.44–5.15), being unplanned pregnancy (AOR = 2.58, 95%CI: 1.76–3.78), husband being decision maker in health care (AOR = 1.71, 95%CI:1.09–2.68), having poor knowledge (AOR = 3.27, 95%CI: 1.44–7.42) and unfavorable attitude (AOR = 3.63, 95%CI: 1.61–8.18) on prenatal vitamins were significantly associated with non-users of prenatal vitamins.ConclusionThe proportion of non-users of prenatal vitamin were higher. …”
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Decreasing hepatitis B seroprevalence in pregnant women in Taiwan between 2016 and 2021: a claim-based cohort study by Li-Nien Chien, Juan C. Vargas-Zambrano, Meng-Yun Ku

“…HBsAg positivity was highest among women born before July 1984 (pre-vaccination period; 8.6%), decreasing to 2.2% among those born between July 1986 and 1988 (national vaccination implementation) and further declining to 1.1% for those born after 1997. …”
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An International Comparison of Women's Health Issues in the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Canada, Hong Kong, and Singapore: The CIDA-SEAGEP Study by Bernard Choi

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Men’s internet sex addiction predicts sexual objectification of women even after taking pornography consumption frequency into account by Pavla Novakova, Edita Chvojka, Anna Ševčíková, Lukas Blinka, Paul Wright, Steven Kane

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Effect of Community-Based Occupational Therapy on Health-Related Quality of Life and Engagement in Meaningful Activities of Women with Breast Cancer by Daiva Petruseviciene, Deive Surmaitiene, Daiva Baltaduoniene, Egle Lendraitiene

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Migration and the Feminization of Power by Elizabeth Olayiwola

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Wives, Clerks, and 'Lady Diplomats': The Gendered Politics of Diplomacy and Representation in the U.S. Foreign Service, 1900-1940 by Molly M. Wood

“…In the first few decades of the twentieth century, as the United States asserted itself on the world stage, American women played important roles in the work of diplomacy within the formal U.S. …”
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Community Malaria Knowledge, Experiences, Perceived Roles, and Acceptability of Community-Directed Distribution of Intermittent Preventive Therapy for Pregnancy in Rural Southeast... by Ijeoma Nkem Okedo-Alex, Ifeyinwa Chizoba Akamike, Johnbosco Ifunanya Nwafor, Chihurumnanya Alo, Adaoha Pearl Agu, Dejene Derseh Abateneh, Chigozie Jesse Uneke

“…The community plays key roles in protecting pregnant women in rural areas from malaria. …”
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Problématiques de genre et représentations de soi by Nanta Novello Paglianti, Marina Villa

“…The authors take stock of their activities on Twitter when they are campaigning and then once they are elected to the European Parliament to understand the role played by cultural differences between the two countries and the influence of institutions on women’s politics. …”
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Screening and prognostic roles of renal volumetry and scintigraphy in the assessment of living kidney transplant donors, considering the early recovery of the residual renal functi... by Shunta Hori, Mitsuru Tomizawa, Kuniaki Inoue, Tatsuo Yoneda, Kenta Onishi, Yosuke Morizawa, Daisuke Gotoh, Yasushi Nakai, Makito Miyake, Kazumasa Torimoto, Nobumichi Tanaka, Kiyohide Fujimoto

“…Age > 60 years, hypertension, and total kidney volume/body surface area (TKV/BSA) < 170 mL/m2 independently predicted preoperative eGFR < 80 mL/min/1.73 m2, whereas total measured GFR < 80 mL/min/1.73 m2 independently predicted preoperative eGFR < 70 mL/min/1.73 m2. …”
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