Effectiveness of 2 Just-in-Time Adaptive Interventions for Reducing Stress and Stabilizing Cardiac Autonomic Function: Microrandomized Trials by Andreas Richard Schwerdtfeger, Josef Martin Tatschl, Christian Rominger

“…This metric is quantified by regressing bodily movement on the root mean square of successive differences and identifying reductions <0.5 SD of the predicted value in real time in everyday life. …”
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An indirect radiative surface-cooling due to water vapor in the tropics and its implications for pre-monsoonal heat stress by Jaya Khanna, Karan

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RESET post-traumatic stress disorder: clinical protocol integrating reconsolidation, exposure, short-term emotional transformation by Dori Rubinstein, Maayan Abargil, Or Duek, Ilan Harpaz-Rotem

“…Background: The RESET (Reconsolidation, Exposure, and Short-term Emotional Transformation) clinical protocol is an intensive, structured trauma-focused intervention designed to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) within six daily sessions. …”
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Unveiling Therapeutic Potential of Yoga Mitigating Oxidative Stress and Mitochondrial Dysfunction in PCOS: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Deepika Kumari, Manoj Kumar, Ashish Datt Upadhyay, Neena Malhotra, Reeta Mahey, Vatsala Dadhwal, Tushar Sehgal, Richa Mishra, Rima Dada

“…Background: Hormonal imbalance, mitochondrial dysfunctions, and oxidative stress (OS) have been implicated in the pathogenesis of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and its associated clinical features. …”
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Genome-wide identification, evolution, and expression and metabolic regulation of the maize CHS gene family under abiotic stress by Xiaofang Wang, Jing Wu, Huangai Li, Lei Zhu, Yan Long

“…The knockout of ZmCHS25 disrupted the phenylpropanoid metabolic pathway and impaired the osmotic regulation ability of plant cells, ultimately leading to a significant reduction under salt stress conditions. Conclusions The results reveal the evolutionary characteristics of the maize CHS gene family and clarify its metabolic regulation mechanism in response to salt stress.…”
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Analysis of stress, anxiety, and depression among dental students and dentists: a cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey by Diva Lugassy, Sarit Naishlos, Yoav Shapinko, Sara Zissu, Rotem Shitrit Lahav, Asaf Shely, Gil Ben-Izhack

“…Abstract Background Dental education is considered a highly stressful training process that can lead to high levels of stress, anxiety and depression, which can affect wellbeing and performance. …”
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Stress, student burnout and study engagement – a cross-sectional comparison of university students of different academic subjects by Nils Olson, Renate Oberhoffer-Fritz, Barbara Reiner, Thorsten Schulz

“…Abstract Background Stress and burnout among students are health concerns in higher education systems, the prevalence of which exceeds that of the working population. …”
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Silicon-enhanced non-enzymatic antioxidant defense mechanisms in young orange trees under glyphosate-induced stress by Inácio João Barbosa, Jonas Pereira de Souza Junior, Milton Garcia Costa, José Clebson Barbosa Lúcio, Davie M. Kadyampakeni, Priscila Lupino Gratão, Leonardo Bianco de Carvalho, Renato de Mello Prado, Silvano Bianco

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Experimental Study on Stress Uniformity and Deformation Behavior of Coals with Different Length-to-Diameter Ratios under Dynamic Compression by Qiupeng Yuan, Guangxiang Xie, Lei Wang, Zhenhua Jiao, Peng Zou, Huaiqian Liu, Naseer Muhammad Khan

“…This study researched the stress uniformity and deformation behavior of coal samples with different L/D ratios during dynamic compression, defined the stress equilibrium coefficient ξ, proposed a new method for determining whether a sample meets the stress uniformity hypothesis, and obtained the critical L/D ratio of 0.6 and the optimal L/D ratio of 0.3 or 0.4 for coal samples to obtain the stress equilibrium. …”
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The efficacy of saffron supplementation on inflammation and oxidative stress in patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus: a meta-analysis by Lulu Qin, Lulu Qin, Nini Hu, Nini Hu, Kejing Wang, Kejing Wang, Lin Chen, Lin Chen

“…The meta-analysis results demonstrated a significant reduction in TNF-α levels following saffron supplementation compared to the placebo group. …”
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Achromobacter sp. FB-14 mediated morpho-physio-biochemical and molecular improvements in cotton subjected to salt stress by Sidra Batool, Khadija Rafiq, Muhammad Saeed, Atyia Naeem, Muhammad Shahid Munir Chohan, Muhammad Sohail Akram

“…FH-326 exhibited better ion (Na+, K+, Ca+ 2, Mg+ 2) uptake and root-shoot translocation patterns than FH-941. Imposition of salt stress, without FB-14 inoculation, resulted in higher reduction in NHX1, SOS1, and HAK5 gene expression in FH-941 compared to FH-326. …”
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Scientific and pedagogical schools as an important factor of modernization of physical culture and sports education by Sergey P. Evsevyev, Vladimir A. Taimazov, Sergey S. Filippov

“…Lesgaft is specially stressed. The importance of scientific and pedagogical schools in education and mentoring of a new generation of students is shown.…”
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Rapid Mental Stress Evaluation Based on Non-Invasive, Wearable Cortisol Detection with the Self-Assembly of Nanomagnetic Beads by Junjie Li, Qian Chen, Weixia Li, Shuang Li, Cherie S. Tan, Shuai Ma, Shike Hou, Bin Fan, Zetao Chen

“…In this study, a non-invasive, flexible, wearable electrochemical biosensor was constructed based on the self-assembly of nanomagnetic beads for the rapid detection of cortisol in interstitial fluid (ISF) to assess the mental stress of emergency rescuers. Based on a one-step reduction, gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) were functionally modified on a screen-printed electrode to improve the detection of electrochemical properties. …”
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Effects of piperine-loaded chitosan nanoparticles on growth and health of heat-stressed rabbits: a dose-response analysis by Ali A. El-Raghi, Ekramy M. Elmorsy, Mahmoud A. E. Hassan, Aya M. Abdel-Rahman, Reham.A. Elbhnsawy, Ayat B. Al-Ghafari, Huda A. Al Doghaither, Ahd A. Mansour

“…This study aims to identify the optimal dosage of piperine-loaded chitosan nanoparticles (PIP-CHNPs) for enhancing growth performance and health status in heat-stressed fattened rabbits. Eighty healthy 6–week-old rabbits were randomly divided into four groups of 20, each receiving dietary supplements of 0, 50, 100, or 200 mg PIP-CHNPs per kilogram of diet. …”
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Revitalizing cadmium-stressed sunflower: co-composted biochar improves growth, antioxidant responses, and soil remediation efficiency by Muhammad Rauf, Muhammad Naveed, Muhammad Munir, Abdul Ghafoor, Muhammad Naeem Sattar, Hassan Ali-Dinar, Hisham A. Mohamed, Muhammad Asaad Bashir, Muhammad Asif, Adnan Mustafa

“…Therefore, an experiment was performed to assess the potential of co-composted biochar to enhance sunflower growth under Cd stressed soil. Different concentrations 0, 30 and 60 mg kg-1 Cd and normal, modified and co-composted biochar at the rate of 1% (w/w) were applied to soil. …”
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Halophilic rhizobacteria promote growth, physiology and salinity tolerance in Sesamum indicum L. grown under salt stress by Dharman Sridhar, Saleh S. Alheswairini, Jayanthi Barasarathi, Hesham Ali El Enshasy, Hesham Ali El Enshasy, Sundaram Lalitha, Sajad Hussain Mir, S. Nithyapriya, Riyaz Sayyed

“…Additionally, antioxidant enzyme activities were enhanced, as indicated by DPPH scavenging activity (60.25%), superoxide dismutase (231.29 U mg g−1 protein), peroxidase (6.21 U mg g−1 protein), catalase (3.38 U mg g−1 protein), and a reduction in malondialdehyde (23.32 μmol g−1).DiscussionThe study demonstrates that inoculation with salt-tolerant B. flexus can effectively improve sesame plant growth and enhance tolerance to salt stress. …”
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Results of the pedagogical experiment on the development of inclusive competence of teachers of general education organisations by Mirgul Esengulova, Zamira Dzhaparova, Bermet Asanbaeva, Barisa Turdubaeva

“…The research highlights how effective the training program is while also stressing the need for better teacher preparation and support from schools for inclusive education. …”
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The in vitro effects of Voghera sweet pepper on thyroid cancer cells: modulation of oxidative stress and pro-tumorigenic genes by Francesca Coperchini, Fabrizio De Luca, Alessia Greco, Laura Croce, Laura Croce, Elena Franchi, Marsida Teliti, Marsida Teliti, Patrizia Pignatti, Flavia Magri, Flavia Magri, Maria Grazia Bottone, Mario Rotondi, Mario Rotondi

“…Finally, the mRNA of PAX-8 was reduced by GVP and YVP extracts in TPC-1 and 8505C, while NKX2-1 was reduced by both GVP and YVP in TPC-1 and only by GVP exposure in 8505C.ConclusionThis is the first demonstration of the potential beneficial effects of VP extracts in TC in terms of reduction of oxidative stress, increase of antioxidant markers, and modulation of markers of metastasis and de-differentiation in TC cells.…”
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The Interplay of Food Insecurity, Resilience, Stress Mindset, and Mental Distress: Insights From a Cross‐Sectional Study by Lina Begdache, Amera Al‐Amery, Katerina K. Nagorny, Ushima Chowdhury, Lexis R. Rosenberg, Zeynep Ertem

“…Results FI was linked to reduced resilience and increased mental distress (p < 0.05), but did not produce an effect on stress mindset. Age, gender, education, and physical activity influenced neurobehaviors (p < 0.01), with physical activity showing the greatest improvement in resilience. …”
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New-generation synthetic implants for the surgical correction of pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence: design and testing by D. D. Shkarupa, R. A. Shakhaliev, A. S. Shulgin, T. S. Filipenko, N. D. Kubin, D. A. Suchkov, O. A. Shkarupa

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