Spinach SoNRT3 Interacts with SoNRT2a to Improve Low-Nitrogen Tolerance via Nitrate Uptake and Root Growth by Zihang Chen, Xitong Qu, Minhua Zhao, Jiapeng Shui, Xinyue Liu, Xiaofeng Cai, Chenxi Xu, Xiaoli Wang

“…High nitrogen use efficiency is crucial for enhancing spinach’s tolerance to low nitrogen stress and minimizing nitrate accumulation. Here, we report that SoNRT3, a NAR2 family protein, modulates nitrate uptake and plant growth under low-nitrate conditions. …”
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Designing of environmentally ph-responsive antibacterial hydrogels of polyvinyl pyrrolidone for controlled release of tetracycline by Muhammad Suhail, Naila Jabeen, Susu An, Perumal Ramesh Kannan, Abdul Wahab, Bushra Kiran, Alamgir, Zahoor Ahmad, Zhang Han, M. Zubair Iqbal, Xiangdong Kong, Pao-Chu Wu

“…Mechanical stability of 55% was perceived with applied stress of 60.30 kPa. Similarly, gel fraction and porosity were found within the 86 ̴ 98% and 75 ̴ 95% ranges. …”
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Effects of Virtual Reality-based Interventions on Depression, Anxiety, and Abilities of Daily Living in Stroke Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Huanhuan Li, Lu Zhou, Gao Liu, Lei Wang, Qingwei Zhao, Shaohong Xu, Enli Cai

“…Background: Stroke survivors often experience varying levels of psychological stress, depression, and anxiety, which can exacerbate their physical impairments and adversely affect their recovery process. …”
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Effectiveness of Topic-Based Chatbots on Mental Health Self-Care and Mental Well-Being: Randomized Controlled Trial by Alan C Y Tong, Kent T Y Wong, Wing W T Chung, Winnie W S Mak

“…While chatbots have shown promise in delivering mental health interventions, most studies have only focused on clinical populations and symptom reduction, leaving a critical gap in understanding their preventive potential for self-care and mental health literacy in the general population. …”
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How to integrate physiological data from wearables in treatment of personality disorders: a narrative review by Luuk L. Lans, Luuk L. Lans, Klaas M. L. Huijbregts, Gerben J. Westerhof, Suzanne W. Haeyen, Suzanne W. Haeyen, Youri P. M. J. Derks, Youri P. M. J. Derks, Matthijs L. Noordzij

“…In recent years, stress-monitoring innovations using wearable technology have entered the market. …”
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Simulation of Wellbore Stability during Underbalanced Drilling Operation by Reda Abdel Azim

“…Therefore, this paper presents an approach to simulate the wellbore stability by incorporating finite element modelling and thermoporoelastic environment to predict the instability conditions. Analytical solutions for stress distribution for isotropic and anisotropic rocks are presented to validate the presented model. …”
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Student Nurses Perception on the Socio-Economic, Environmental and Psychological Factors and how they Affect Academic Achievement in School of Nursing, Usmanu Danfodiyo University... by Umar, A., Muhammad, U.T., Magori, Z.Z. and Suleiman, F.

“…The significant factors that influence academic achievement as identified by the respondents were parental income, parent educational level, school basic amenities, school structure, and stress. …”
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Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors in Diabetic Kidney Disease and beyond by Zein Alabdin Hannouneh, C. Elena Cervantes, Mohamad Hanouneh, Mohamed G. Atta

“…Clinical trials have demonstrated significant reductions in renal and cardiovascular events among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. …”
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Beyond burnout: A comprehensive investigation of burnout, resilience, and career continuity among Palestinian lawyers in a complex socio-political environment. by Muayad K Hattab, Noor Omar Adas, Abdalkarim Ayyoub, Shadi Khalil Abualkibash, Muntaser Nafeth Asmar, Akram Daoud, Ghassan Khaled, Zuheir N Khlaif

“…This article investigates burnout among lawyers and proposes systemic changes to reduce pressure and stress in the legal profession while enhancing resilience among lawyers. …”
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Research on Failure Mechanism and Parameter Sensitivity of Zonal Disintegration in Deep Tunnel by Xutao Zhang, Qiang Gao, Shicai Cui, Changrui Duan

“…The theoretical solutions of radial displacement and radial stresses and tangential stresses of deep surrounding rock mass were calculated. …”
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Compassion and suppression in caregivers: twin masks of tragedy and joy of caring by Emanuele Maria Merlo, Sean M. McNabney, Fabio Frisone, Federica Sicari, Mihai Paunica, Catalina Motofei, Salvatore Settineri

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Effects of effort-reward imbalance on emergency nurses’ health: a mediating and moderating role of emotional exhaustion and work-family conflict by Yuanyuan Tan, Jing Zhou, Jing Zhou, Jing Zhou, Hao Zhang, Hao Zhang, Hao Zhang, Lin Lan, Lin Lan, Lin Lan, Xiaoli Chen, Xiaoli Chen, Xiaoli Chen, Xiaomin Yu, Xiaomin Yu, Xiaomin Yu, Luying Zhong, Luying Zhong, Luying Zhong, Ling Zhu, Ling Zhu, Ling Zhu, Yongli Gao, Yongli Gao, Yongli Gao

“…The mediation effect is tested by the bias correction Bootstrap sample size was set to 5,000.ResultConsidering emotional exhaustion as a mediating variable, the direct predictive influence of ERI on somatic symptoms and sleep disorders continues to be statistically significant (β = 0.271, 0.137, p < 0.01). …”
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Elderly Hip Osteoarthritis: A Review of Short-Term Pain Relief Through Non-Weight-Bearing Therapies by Olivia Norato, Sarah Velez, Arbonor Lleshi, Gordon Lam, Marlon Morales, Glory Udechi, Edwin Cung, Jean-Philippe Berteau

“…After 10 weeks of treatment, there is no discernible clinical benefit in terms of pain reduction. Both interventions without gravitational impact seem suitable for providing short-term pain relief for primary hip osteoarthritis patients, but long-term pain relief—meaning after ten weeks—should be maintained through therapeutic exercise and patient education.…”
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The time to perform spinal or general anaesthesia in COVID-19 positive parturients requiring emergency caesarean delivery: a prospective crossover simulation study by Marcelo Epsztein Kanczuk, Nicholas J Lightfoot, Alison Pighills, Antony Ji, Casey Steele, Daniel Bartlett

“…Background: Spinal anaesthesia is the commonest performed technique for caesarean deliveries except in the emergency setting where general anaesthesia is preferred due to its rapid onset and predictability. There are several modifications to performing general anaesthesia for COVID-19 patients in Australia. …”
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Bacteriome Diversity of Soil Islands Associated With Bromeliads From Ironstone Outcrops in the Brazilian Pantanal by Fernanda M. R. Godoy, Gecele M. Paggi, Aline P. Lorenz, Jeferson V. Ramos, Daniel G. Franco, Fernando M. L. Calarge, Nayara F. L. Garcia, Marcus V. S. Urquiza, Jolimar A. Schiavo, Nalvo F. Almeida, Marivaine S. Brasil

“…Knowledge about the diversity and distribution of microorganisms in natural environments is essential for understanding the dominant microbial groups and predicting their ecological functions. This study is aimed at describing the bacteriome diversity in soils associated with bromeliads in the Brazilian Pantanal region, utilizing genomic approaches. …”
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Resilience of pregnant Polish women during the war between Ukraine and Russia by Zofia Błaszczyk, Andrzej Wyrzychowski, Maksymilian Plewka, Katarzyna Nowakowska-Domagała, Dominik Strzelecki, Oliwia Gawlik-Kotelnicka

“…Current models showed limitations in accurately predicting mental health outcomes, suggesting the need for more nuanced approaches. …”
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Caged-hypocrellin mediated photodynamic therapy induces chromatin remodeling and disrupts mitochondrial energy metabolism in multidrug-resistant Candida auris by Xinyao Liu, Yiran Tao, Linwan Zhang, Yuzhou Liu, Dongmei Shi, Jiao Wang, Peng Xue, Bin Xu, Wenjie Fang, Yuping Ran

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Radiological characteristics of lumbar vertebrae in patients with low back pain and change of motor control of the muscles of the lumbopelvic region by V.A. Kolesnichenko, H.H. Holka, I.V. Hresko, O.H. Fadieiev, A.O. Oliinyk, B.P. Vvedensky, D.B. Vvedensky

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L2 teacher training in Switzerland

“… [Summary generated by ChatGPT] Overview: This double issue of Babylonia focuses on the training of second language (L2) teachers in Switzerland, offering a comparative, critical, and visionary look at teacher education. As new teacher education colleges (HEP/PH) were being established across Switzerland, the journal examines what it means to train teachers for a multilingual, multicultural society. …”
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Mental Health of Elementary Schoolteachers in Southern Brazil: Working Conditions and Health Consequences by Marta Regina Cezar-Vaz, Clarice Alves Bonow, Marlise Capa Verde de Almeida, Laurelize Pereira Rocha, Anelise Miritz Borges

“…The mental health of educators is a growing problem in many countries. This study sought to identify self-reported stressful working conditions of elementary schoolteachers and the biopsychosocial consequences of those working conditions and then identify working conditions that promote well-being for teachers in the workplace. …”
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