Effect of Dendrobium Officinale on Radioactive Oral Mucositis of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma and Changes of Oral Microecology by Jiaying Yang MM, Yuancai Liu MM, He Yao MM, Mengying Sun MM, Yangbo Tong MM, Guanjun Ma MM, Zhuo Chen MD, Xiang Qian MD, Aiqin Zhang MD

“…Dendrobium officinale may reduce the symptoms of radiotherapy-induced oral mucositis by affecting the systemic cellular immune function. It may reduce the secretion of pro-inflammatory factors of the relevant flora by directly changing the oral flora and regulating the oral micro-ecology.…”
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Energy management education for persons living with long COVID-related fatigue (EMERGE): protocol of a two-parallel arms target trial emulation study in a multicentre outpatient in... by Emilia Riggi, Marco Barbero, Gian Luca Di Tanna, Ruth Hersche, Andrea Weise

“…Studies have shown that EME can positively affect self-efficacy, fatigue impact and quality of life in persons with chronic conditions, while data on persons with long COVID are lacking.The primary aim is to evaluate if adding EME to the standard care improves outcomes in persons with long COVID-related fatigue. …”
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Effect of Stocking Density on Growth and Survival Rate of Giant Gouramy (Osphrenemus gouramy Lac.) Seed by S. Sarah, . Widanarni, Agus Oman Sudrajat

“…Increasing stocking density from 2.5 to 10 individual/I did not affect survival rate. On the other hand growth rate and feed efficiency decreased, while fish yield increased. …”
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Increased number concentrations of small particles explain perceived stagnation in air quality over Korea by S. Joo, J. Shin, M. Tesche, N. Dehkhoda, T. Kim, Y. Noh

“…Such an increase in PM<span class="inline-formula">_2.5</span> MEE may have limited the improvements in visibility and adversely affected public perception of air quality improvement even though the PM<span class="inline-formula">_2.5</span> mass concentration in South Korea is continuously decreasing.…”
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Exploring the Psychological and Physiological Insights Through Digital Phenotyping by Analyzing the Discrepancies Between Subjective Insomnia Severity and Activity-Based Objective... by Ji Won Yeom, Hyungju Kim, Seung Pil Pack, Heon-Jeong Lee, Taesu Cheong, Chul-Hyun Cho

“… BackgroundInsomnia is a prevalent sleep disorder affecting millions worldwide, with significant impacts on daily functioning and quality of life. …”
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Bifurcation analysis of multistability and hysteresis in a model of HIV infection by I. V. Mironov, M. Yu. Khristichenk, Yu. M. Nechepurenko, D. S. Grebennikov, G. A. Bocharov

“…For this reason, it is extremely important to use methods of mathematical modeling of HIV-1 infection dynamics for theoretical analysis of possibilities of reducing the viral load by affecting the immune system without the usage of antiviral therapy. …”
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Effect of differences in vascular anatomy on surgical outcomes of left pancreatectomy: a retrospective study by Masahiro Fukada, Noriki Mitsui, Takeshi Horaguchi, Yuji Hatanaka, Itaru Yasufuku, Yuta Sato, Jesse Yu Tajima, Shigeru Kiyama, Yoshihiro Tanaka, Katsutoshi Murase, Nobuhisa Matsuhashi

“…Conclusions SpA type 2 may negatively affect surgical outcomes. Therefore, it is important to recognize and approach vascular anatomy appropriately. …”
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First detection and molecular characterization of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) in India: evidence of a new variant in Karnataka by Jagadish B. Hiremath, M. Swathi, R. Ramamoorthy, M. Shijili, Damini Sharma, Divakar Hemadri, H. B. Chethankumar, K. P. Suresh, Sharanagouda S. Patil, Shivasharanappa Nayakvadi, S. P. Satheesha, B. R. Shome, Baldev Raj Gulati

“…Methods The outbreak was characterized, and fecal samples (n = 21) were collected from affected pigs. These samples were screened for PEDV using RT-PCR, targeting the N, S, and M genes. …”
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Real-World Life Analysis of a Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Smart Insulin Pen System in Type 1 Diabetes: A Cohort Study by Paola Pantanetti, Giovanni Cangelosi, Sara Morales Palomares, Gaetano Ferrara, Federico Biondini, Stefano Mancin, Gabriele Caggianelli, Mauro Parozzi, Marco Sguanci, Fabio Petrelli

“…Background: Diabetes affects over 460 million people worldwide and represents a growing public health challenge driven largely by dietary and lifestyle factors. …”
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Effect of stocking density on growth performance of African catfish Clarias gariepinus and water spinach Ipomoea aquatica in aquaponics systems with the addition of AB mix nutrient by Wiyoto Wiyoto, Ridwan Siskandar, Ratih Kemala Dewi, Wida Lesmanawati, Muhammad Arif Mulya, Julie Ekasari

“…In contrast, all treatments with the addition of AB mix increased the growth performance of water spinach, with the stocking density of catfish not affecting the growth of water spinach plants. Keywords: aquaponics, water spinach, catfish, growth   ABSTRAK Akuaponik merupakan budidaya ikan dan tanaman dalam satu rangkaian sistem, baik dalam satu wadah maupun dalam wadah terpisah dengan memperhatikan keseimbangan antara ikan, tanaman dan mikroorganisme perairan. …”
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Damage of Green Synthetic Cement Slurry to Clastic Rock Reservoir by Meng Xu, Xin Tan, Libo Yang, Hanlie Cheng, David Cofell

“…It is a complex and systematic project, which directly affects whether the oil and gas fields can be discovered, evaluated, and efficiently developed in time, and it is also related to the development of oil and gas fields recovery rate. …”
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Identifying and Ranking the Causes of Delay Based on Production Strategies in Manufacturing Projects by Mohsen Rouzbahani, Mohammad Forozandeh

“…In the following, by reviewing previous research and benefiting from experts, factors affecting delays in production projects have been identified and localized, and the weight of each criterion has been determined using Shannon's entropy method. …”
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Determinants of healthcare utilization under the Indonesian national health insurance system – a cross-sectional study by Qinglu Cheng, Rifqi Abdul Fattah, Dwidjo Susilo, Aryana Satrya, Manon Haemmerli, Soewarta Kosen, Danty Novitasari, Gemala Chairunnisa Puteri, Eviati Adawiyah, Andrew Hayen, Anne Mills, Viroj Tangcharoensathien, Stephen Jan, Hasbullah Thabrany, Augustine Asante, Virginia Wiseman

“…This study aims to identify factors affecting healthcare utilization in Indonesia. Methods This study analysed cross-sectional survey data collected by the “Equity and Health Care Financing in Indonesia” (ENHANCE) Study. …”
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Perspectives of Hispanic and Latinx Community Members on AI-Enabled mHealth Tools: Qualitative Focus Group Study by Stephanie A Kraft, Shaan Chopra, Miriana C Duran, Janet A Rojina, Abril Beretta, Katherine I López, Russell Javan, Benjamin S Wilfond, Margaret Rosenfeld, James Fogarty, Linda K Ko

“… BackgroundMobile health (mHealth) tools have the potential to reduce the burden of chronic conditions that disproportionately affect Hispanic and Latinx communities; however, digital divides in the access to and use of health technology suggest that mHealth has the potential to exacerbate, rather than reduce, these disparities. …”
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Global burden, trends, and disparities in kidney cancer attributable to smoking from 1990 to 2021 by Siyu Han, Shiyu Zhao, Ran Zhong, Peizhe Li, Yuewen Pang, Shuang He, Junyao Duan, Huijie Gong, Jing Shi, Li Liu, Yongji Yan

“…Geographically, areas with a higher Socio-demographic Index (SDI) were the most affected. The positive correlation between higher SDI and increased deaths highlights the role of economic and social factors in disease prevalence. …”
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Analisis Perubahan Luas Lahan Hijau Di Kota Bogor Dengan Citra Landsat 8 Menggunakan Normalized Difference Vegetation Index by Asep Denih, Irma Anggraeni, Runanto

“…The growing population certainly affects the increasing human need for land use for infrastructure such as settlements, socio-economic and services. …”
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Umbilical Cord Blood Bilirubin as a Predictor of Significant Hyperbilirubinemia Requiring Phototherapy among Full-term Healthy Neonates: A Prospective Study by Preethi B Patil, Prasanna Saka, Abhay K Chidananda

“…Approximately 60% of term and 80% of preterm infants are affected with hyperbilirubinemia, which may lead to complications such as brain neuron damage after several years. …”
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Long-term effects of linear versus macrocyclic GBCAs on gene expression in the central nervous system of mice by Chuanbing Wang, Yuxia Tang, Jiajia Tang, Jie Zhang, Siqi Wang, Feiyun Wu, Shouju Wang

“…Conclusion Chronic gadolinium deposition from repeated linear GBCA but not macrocyclic administration causes significant gene expression alterations in the mouse CNS, particularly affecting neuroinflammation pathways. Relevance statement This study examined the long-term impact of chronic gadolinium retention on gene expression in the mouse CNS, uncovering significant changes associated with neuroinflammation pathways after repeated administration of linear GBCA, but not with macrocyclic GBCA. …”
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A Zinc Polyphenolic Compound Increases Maize Resistance Against Infection by <i>Bipolaris maydis</i> by Luis Felipe Lata-Tenesaca, Marcos José Barbosa Oliveira, Aline Vieira Barros, Leandro Castro Silva, João Américo Wordell Filho, Fabrício Ávila Rodrigues

“…Maize leaf blight (MLB), caused by the fungus <i>Bipolaris maydis</i>, is an important disease affecting maize production. In order to minimize the use of fungicides in agriculture, nutrient-based resistance inducers may become a promising alternative to manage MLB. …”
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Exploring the Dynamics of Brent Crude Oil, S&#x0026;P500 and Bitcoin Prices Amid Economic Instability by Adela Bara, Irina Alexandra Georgescu, Simona-Vasilica Oprea, Marian Pompiliu Cristescu

“…Its price volatility has a significant impact on environmental, transportation, mobility, economic and social aspects that affect sustainability. This paper conducts an extensive examination of the forecasting capabilities of various GARCH (Generalized Autoregressive Conditional Heteroskedasticity) models, identifying the most suitable GARCH model for estimating Value at Risk (VaR) for Brent crude oil price. …”
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