The miR-146a SNP Rs2910164 and miR-155 SNP rs767649 Are Risk Factors for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer in the Iranian Population by Neda K. Dezfuli, Ian M. Adcock, Shamila D. Alipoor, Sharareh Seyfi, Babak Salimi, Maryam Mafi Golchin, Neda Dalil Roofchayee, Mohammad Varhram, Esmaeil Mortaz

“…The presence of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) inside the miRNA genomic region could affect target miRNA maturation, expression, and binding to its target mRNA and contribute to cancer development. …”
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Probing the Dual Role of Ca²⁺ in the <i>Allochromatium tepidum</i> LH1–RC Complex by Constructing and Analyzing Ca²⁺-Bound and Ca²⁺-Free LH1 Comple... by Mei-Juan Zou, Shuai Sun, Guang-Lei Wang, Yi-Hao Yan, Wei Ji, Zheng-Yu Wang-Otomo, Michael T. Madigan, Long-Jiang Yu

“…Here, we use the purple bacterium <i>Rhodospirillum rubrum</i> strain H2 as a host to express Ca²⁺-bound and Ca²⁺-free <i>Alc. tepidum</i> LH1-only complexes composed of α- and β-polypeptides that either contain or lack the calcium-binding motif WxxDxI; purified preparations of each complex were then used to test how Ca²⁺ affects their thermostability and spectral features. …”
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Patent Ductus Arteriosus Stenting via Percutaneous Common Carotid Artery Access for Ductus Dependent Pulmonary Blood Flow in Newborns and Infants: Experience in Latvia by Zanda Grīnberga, Elizabete Zaharāne, Pauls Sīlis, Valts Ozoliņš, Normunds Sikora, Elīna Ligere

“…From our experience, long-term changes in the affected common carotid artery may develop in a substantial number of cases, they may not be clinically significant in midterm follow-up period but have to be reevaluated. …”
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Impacts of Recent Climate Trends and Human Activity on the Land Cover Change of the Abbay River Basin in Ethiopia by Asaminew Abiyu Cherinet, Denghua Yan, Hao Wang, Xinshan Song, Tianlin Qin, Mulualem T. Kassa, Abel Girma, Batsuren Dorjsuren, Mohammed Gedefaw, Hejia Wang, Otgonbayar Yadamjav

“…The changes in land cover were mostly caused by global and local climate influence which mainly affects the hydroclimate and eco-hydrology systems of the basin. …”
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The utilization of seagrass and macroalgae substrate for settlement of sandfish Holothuria scabra larvae by Lisa Fajar Indriana, , Marjuky, Sitti Hilyana

“…ABSTRACT   Sandfish (Holothuria scabra) is one of endangered species, which has high economical value but has not been commonly cultivated. One factor that affects the success of sandfish culture is survival of larvae during attachment phase . …”
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不一樣的人生道路？STEM科系畢業生的薪資發展軌跡 Different Life Pathway: Earning Trajectory of the Graduates in STEM Majors by 張宜君 Yi-Chun Chang

“…These results reveal how the educational system and life course affect the relationship between STEM education and labor market outcomes. …”
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Blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm: a Swiss case series of a very rare disease and a structured review of the literature by Ramona Meier-Lienhard, Cosima Suter, Thomas Pabst, Felicitas Hitz, Jakob R. Passweg, Olivier Spertini, Nathan Cantoni, Daniel Betticher, Lucas Simeon, Michael Medinger, Stefanie Hayoz, Adrian Schmidt

“…Newly diagnosed women were significantly younger than men (median: 62 vs 67 years, mean: 53.4 vs 59.3 years, p = 0.027) and less often had bone marrow infiltration and affected lymph nodes. Upfront allogenic transplantation as well as ALL regimens performed best, with response to first-line therapy clearly associated with better overall survival. …”
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Strategies to Increase Response Rate and Reduce Nonresponse Bias in Population Health Research: Analysis of a Series of Randomized Controlled Experiments during a Large COVID-19 St... by Christina J Atchison, Nicholas Gilby, Galini Pantelidou, Sam Clemens, Kevin Pickering, Marc Chadeau-Hyam, Deborah Ashby, Wendy S Barclay, Graham S Cooke, Ara Darzi, Steven Riley, Christl A Donnelly, Helen Ward, Paul Elliott

“… Abstract BackgroundHigh response rates are needed in population-based studies, as nonresponse reduces effective sample size and bias affects accuracy and decreases the generalizability of the study findings. …”
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Impacts of drought on respiratory mortality in the upper midwest United States: a population subgroup assessment by Yeongjin Gwon, Yuanyuan Ji, Jesse D Berman, Azar M Abadi, Ronald D Leeper, Jared Rennie, Jesse E Bell

“…Our findings suggested that the elderly, both males and females, both rural and urban areas were the most affected subgroups. These findings demonstrate the need for policymakers and communities to adopt more effective drought mitigation strategies in this region.…”
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Comparison of Functioning, Quality of Life, and Cognition between Lithium and Sodium Valproate Combination Therapy and Sodium Valproate Monotherapy in Euthymic Bipolar Patients: A... by M Ashwini, R Jhamuna, V Jaikumar

“…Introduction: The combination of lithium and valproate is the most recommended treatment for relapse prevention in Bipolar Affective Disorder (BPAD) after the failure of monotherapy. …”
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Spatiotemporal variation in biomass abundance of different algal species in Lake Hulun using machine learning and Sentinel-3 images by Zhaojiang Yan, Chong Fang, Kaishan Song, Xiangyu Wang, Zhidan Wen, Yingxin Shang, Hui Tao, Yunfeng Lyu

“…Abstract Climate change and human activities affect the biomass of different algal and the succession of dominant species. …”
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Research progress of phosphogypsum-based backfill technology by Qiusong CHEN, Aixiang WU

“…In addition to traditional factors such as slurry concentration, lime–sand ratio, and admixture, the composition and particle size of phosphogypsum, pretreatment methods, ambient temperature, and stirring time significantly affect its rheological properties. The development of hydration products plays a decisive role in the strength of phosphogypsum-based backfill. …”
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Knowledge, attitude and practices regarding vitamin D among adults in Ghana: a cross-sectional study by Abraham Ameyaw Kwabena, Benedicta Appiah, Samuel Ankomah Danso, Samuel Kwame Sopuruchi Agomuo, Samuel Kwarteng, Ebenezer Senu, Alfred Effah, Samuel Asamoah Sakyi, Linda Ahenkorah Fondjo

“…Abstract Background Vitamin D deficiency is a major public health concern, affecting approximately half of the world's population, partly due to limited public knowledge about vitamin D sources. …”
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Organisational Enablers of Artificial Intelligence Adoption in Public Institutions: A Systematic Literature Review by Nina Tomaževič, Eva Murko, Aleksander Aristovnik

“…Finally, the interpretation and coding of literature, despite the use of NVivo 12, involved subjective elements that could affect the study’s outcomes. Practical implications: Drawing from experiences in the private sector, public institutions are increasingly adopting AI technologies across various subsectors such as public finance (taxation), research, healthcare, law enforcement, defence, education. …”
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Development of a horizontal transmission model to assess the effects of exposure to pathogenic E. cecorum during the hatching phase in broiler chickens by James Higuita, Marcela Arango, Aaron Forga, Mitch Rowland, Jundi Liu, Ross Wolfenden, Danielle Graham

“…These results suggest that horizontal transmission of EC in commercial hatch cabinets could be possible, and that persistent EC colonization and organ involvement may affect performance and disease progression in young broiler chickens depending on the EC strain. …”
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CaCO3-coated indoxacarb deep eutectic solvent complexed with diatomaceous earth improves insecticidal activity against the red imported fire ants by Jiantao Fu, Junfang Wang, Zewen Ma, Di Yuan, Yunfei Zhang, Lanying Wang, Yanping Luo

“…The red imported fire ants (RIFAs) are a globally important invasive pest that severely affects the ecosystem and human health, and its current control is primarily through chemical pesticides. …”
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Rearing mealworm larvae with wheat, barley or maize grains as main source of nutrients in unbalanced or balanced substrates by D. Plonquet, G. Fondevila, M. Fondevila

“…Larval composition was affected by the main dietary ingredient, with substrates based on wheat bran increasing the N content of larvae, whereas those based on barley resulted in increased DM and Ether extract contents.…”
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Work-related burnout and its associated factors among kindergarten teachers: a multi-center cross-sectional study in Ethiopia by Anmut Endalkachew Bezie, Girum Tareke Zewude, Amensisa Hailu Tesfaye, Amensisa Hailu Tesfaye, Asmare Asrat Yirdaw, Alebachew Bitew Abie, Giziew Abere

“…Work–family conflicts [AOR: 2.81; 95% CI (1.77, 4.45)], working conditions [AOR: 1.63; 95% CI (1.03, 2.56)], perceived stress [AOR: 1.91; 95% CI (1.21, 3.01)], job dissatisfaction [AOR: 1.75, 95% CI (1.10, 2.79)], and kindergarten type [AOR: 1.66; 95% CI (1.02, 2.68)] were factors significantly associated with WRB.ConclusionAccording to this study, a significant number of kindergarten teachers were affected by burnout due to their working nature. To address this issue, interventions focused at reducing work–family conflicts, increasing job satisfaction, and improving the school environment are necessary to support teachers’ well-being, benefiting both young students and the broader educational landscape.…”
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Eating difficulties among Nigerian community-dwelling stroke survivors: prevalence, correlates, and association with quality of life by Adekola B. Ademoyegun, Adebukola G. Ibitoye, Wasiu A. Rasaq, Oluwafunmilayo A. Adeniyi, David O. Fabuluje, Israel A. Ojo, Taofeek O. Awotidebe, Chidozie E. Mbada

“…The results showed that EDs were associated with haemorrhagic stroke (r = 0.158; p = 0.016), right-sided hemiplegia (r = 0.172; p = 0.008), increasing stroke severity (r = 0.466; p < 0.001), increasing co-morbidity (r = 0.384; p < 0.001), poor oral health (r = 0.511; p < 0.001), poor mental health (r = 0.260; p < 0.001), poor affected grip strength (r= -0.157; p = 0.016), poor nutritional status (r= -0.362; p < 0.001), low functional ability (r= -0.415; p < 0.001), and low social support (r= -0.257; p < 0.001). …”
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Smartphone-Based Intervention Targeting Norms and Risk Perception Among University Students with Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Secondary Mediation Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Tria... by Joseph Studer, John A Cunningham, Elodie Schmutz, Jacques Gaume, Angéline Adam, Jean-Bernard Daeppen, Nicolas Bertholet

“…The hypothesis is that PNF and PFR affect drinkers’ perceptions of drinking norms and risks, resulting in changes in drinking behaviors. …”
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