THE PHENOMENON OF VIRTUAL IDENTITY: THE CONTEMPORARY CONDITION OF THE PROBLEM by E. L. Soldatova, D. N. Pogorelov

“…Aspiration always “to be online”, fear to miss a new message or a post aggravate anxiety of the user, increase the feeling of fatigue and uncontrollable temper, scant attention and strongwilled self-regulation, aggravation of a hypodynamia.The authors conclude that is required to continue to study the specifics of socialization in the Internet environment since it generates new forms of age development, changes the tasks and ideas of children and teenagers about social relations, and transforms an ideal image of the subsequent age stages in their consciousness.Practical significance. …”
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Six weeks of either EPA-rich or DHA-rich Omega-3 supplementation alters submaximal exercise physiology in endurance trained male amateurs by Andrew Blannin, George Boulton, Frank Thielecke, Frank Thielecke

“…Statistically significant changes between pre-and post-supplementation were found in submaximal exercise physiology. …”
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Study protocol for a stepped-wedge, randomized controlled trial to evaluate implementation of a suicide risk identification model among behavioral health patients in three large he... by Scott P. Stumbo, Stephanie A. Hooker, Rebecca C. Rossom, Kathleen Miley, Brian K. Ahmedani, Elizabeth Lockhart, Hsueh-Han Yeh, Bobbi Jo H. Yarborough

“…A stepped-wedge design using repeated measures pre/post-implementation maximizes statistical efficiency and power with fewer participants compared to a parallel design while allowing all clinics to participate. …”
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The Placebo Effect in Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension Trials: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Daniel Caldeira, Daniel Inácio Cazeiro, Rui Plácido, Filipa Ferreira, Rita Calé, Fausto J. Pinto

“…Primary outcomes were the pre–post changes in the 6 min walk test (6MWT) and quality of life in the placebo arms. …”
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Successful phytoremediation of simulated steel rolling industry heavy metals-contaminated soils using a Sorghum bicolor cultivar from Riko, Katsina, Nigeria by Yahaya Riko Yunusa, Zubairu Darma Umar, Kamaluddeen Kabir

“…ANOVA, Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis (with Dunn’s post-hoc) tests were used to statistically analyse the obtained data. …”
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Efficacy of the BOPPPS teaching model in enhancing end-of-life care education and attitudinal outcomes among Chinese nursing students by Qiu Zhu Xu, Qiu Zhu Xu, Junxi Chen, Qiusui Xu, Jiali Zhang, Yingzi Yang

“…ObjectiveThis study evaluated the efficacy of the Bridge-in, Objective, Pre-test, Participatory Learning, Post-test, Summary (BOPPPS) teaching model in improving the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of nursing students on end-of-life care.MethodsThe students enrolled in the fourth year of the 2021 nursing technology program were divided into control (n = 173) and experimental (n = 180) groups. …”
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Decreased non-neurogenic acetylcholine in bone marrow triggers age-related defective stem/progenitor cell homing by Takayuki Morikawa, Shinya Fujita, Yuki Sugiura, Shinpei Tamaki, Miho Haraguchi, Kohei Shiroshita, Shintaro Watanuki, Hiroshi Kobayashi, Hikari Kanai-Sudo, Yoshiko Naito, Noriyo Hayakawa, Tomomi Matsuura, Takako Hishiki, Minoru Matsui, Masato Tsutsui, Makoto Suematsu, Keiyo Takubo

“…Notably, pharmacological activation of Piezo1 improves HSPC homing efficiency and post-transplant survival of aged recipients. These findings suggest that age-related dysregulation of local arteries leads to impaired HSPC homing to BM by decreasing shear stress. …”
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From physical activity to sedentary behavior: the COVID-19 lockdown and mental health in high-performance athletes by Georgina Mayela Núñez-Rocha, Wendy Jakeline Platas-Valadez, Guillermo Cano-Verdugo, María Natividad Ávila-Ortiz, María de los Ángeles Paz-Morales, Karina Janett Hernández-Ruiz, Rocío Martínez-Hernández

“…Mental health indicators improved post-lockdown, although differences by sex and type of sport persisted in certain aspects.…”
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GIS Analysis Model Integration and Service Composition Prospects by L. Ding, P. Cai, W. Huang, H. Zhang, F. Ding, W. Zhao, D. Tang, Z. Wang

“…For instance, land-use change prediction synthesizes spatial regression, machine learning, and remote sensing, while natural disaster systems merge meteorological models with post-disaster assessments. The fusion of industry-specific models with GIS enhances location-based decision support by embedding spatial variables into domain workflows. …”
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Effects of high-intensity interval training and moderate-intensity continuous training on mitochondrial dynamics in human skeletal muscle by Yuqing Li, Yuqing Li, Yuqing Li, Wanjun Zhao, Qi Yang

“…Initial assessments of exercise-related indicators were conducted, followed by skeletal muscle biopsies from the vastus lateralis before, 1 day after, and 6 weeks post-experiment. We utilized multi-dimensional myofiber imaging to analyze mitochondrial morphology and arrangement, and assessed citrate synthase activity, complex I activity, and dynamics-related mRNA. …”
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Liposomal Encapsulation of Carob (<i>Ceratonia siliqua</i> L.) Pulp Extract: Design, Characterization, and Controlled Release Assessment by Aleksandra A. Jovanović, Dragana Dekanski, Milena D. Milošević, Ninoslav Mitić, Aleksandar Rašković, Nikola Martić, Andrea Pirković

“…The particle size and PDI measurements confirmed the presence of a multilamellar and uniform liposomal system before post-processing modifications. The medium value of zeta potential suggested a moderately electrostatically stabilized liposomal suspension. …”
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Agrarian transitions in rural Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga province, South Africa: understanding dynamics and determinants by Farirai Rusere, Farirai Rusere, Farirai Rusere, Farirai Rusere, Siyabusa Mkuhlani, Gabriel Soropa, Lori Hunter, Wayne Twine, Cyrus Samimi, Cyrus Samimi, Cyrus Samimi, Cyrus Samimi, Cyrus Samimi

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Dynamic Dwell Time Adjustment in Wire Arc-Directed Energy Deposition: A Thermal Feedback Control Approach by Md Munim Rayhan, Abderrachid Hamrani, Fuad Hasan, Tyler Dolmetsch, Arvind Agarwal, Dwayne McDaniel

“…This study advances the field of additive manufacturing by establishing a robust framework for precise thermal management in W-DED processes, contributing to enhanced part quality, reduced post-processing requirements, and improved process reliability. …”
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Trajectory of Self-Reported Pain and Association with Quality of Life in Patients with Perianal Abscesses After Surgery by Gao Y, Zhang L, Qian Q, Zhang H, Yao Y

“…Compared to participants in the fluctuating group, patients in trajectories characterized by gradual decline (β=5.17; 95% confidence interval: 2.44, 7.91) or rapid decline (β=5.19; 95% confidence interval: 2.48, 7.90) pain reported significantly higher QoL scores across SF-36 score at 4 weeks post-surgery.Conclusion: The study highlights the heterogeneity in postoperative pain experiences among patients with perianal abscesses and underscores the importance of personalized pain management strategies. …”
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Developing a learning tool for advanced life support and resuscitation: Performance Reflection Model for Resuscitation (PRM-Resus) by Yoriko Kikkawa, Leah McIntosh, Timothy J. Mavin, Melanie Barlow, Liam O’Brien, Steven Hodge, Sarah Janssens

“…When used alongside the ALS Team Model and video exemplars, PRM-Resus facilitated deeper performance analysis, which had potential for enhancing post-simulation reflection and supporting faculty development. …”
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Screening Criteria for Multiple Organ Dysfunction after Abdominal Surgery (Clinical Research) by S. A. Tachyla, A. V. Marochkov, V. A. Livinskaya

“…During the first three post-operative days, total cholesterol and CRP levels were measured, and severity was assessed using prognostic scoring systems (SOFA and Apache III). …”
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Research trends and hotspots of central sleep apnea: a bibliometric analysis by Yin-Chao Hao, Yin-Chao Hao, Meng-Chu Zhu, Meng-Chu Zhu, Wei-Xuan Li, Jing-Jing Sha, Xue-Tong Dong, Song-Jun Wang, Chao-Long Lu, Chao-Long Lu

“…Annual publications surged post-2016, peaking in 2021 (115 articles), reflecting growing research interest. …”
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Modern Problems of Pedagogical Education by A. V. Lubkov

“…Nowadays, the fate of any state depends increasingly on the well-being and dynamic development of the national education system. The post-industrial era has generated and continues to generate numerous challenges to this crucial social institution, including teacher training. …”
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Incidence of Endophthalmitis after Intravitreal Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Injections in an Operating Room in China by Yanyun Chen, Wenbin Wei, Demetrios G. Vavvas, Feng Zhang, Haicheng She, Haiying Zhou, Lei Li, Yao Huang, Dimitrios P. Ntentakis, Xiangyu Shi

“…Injection protocols included antibiotics for 3 days pre-injection, topical 5% povidone-iodine rinsing before the procedure, and post-injection antibiotics for 3 days. Results. A total of 37,830 intravitreal injections were performed at Beijing Tongren Eye Center. …”
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Comparisons of risk factors and outcomes between abdominal aortic aneurysm and peripheral arterial disease: a case-control study by Ian Beeton, Jay Acharya, Bengisu Kesin Meric, James Hobden, Tahir Ali, Thang S. Han

“…Compared to patients with PAD, there were higher proportions of patients with AAA prescribed with cardiovascular medications, and developed post-operative complications in hospital: odds ratio = 7.34 (95% CI, 2.26-23.84, P < .001), and stayed in hospital >1week: odds ratio = 2.60 (95% CI, 1.15-5.85, P = .021). …”
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