Genomewide analysis of the Class III peroxidase gene family in apple (Malus domestica) by Yao Lu, Rongqun Ma, Kunhao Wu, Jilu Sun, Yutong Li, Jiawei Zhao, Zhenbao Qi, Guangli Sha, Hongjuan Ge, Yanjing Shi

“…Most MdPRX genes contained cis-elements responsive to light and plant hormones such as abscisic acid (ABA) and methyl jasmonate (MeJA), as well as various stress factors. Although most MdPRXs possess N-terminal signal peptides, in contrast to the majority of Arabidopsis PRX gene family members that are primarily localized in the apoplast, 50 MdPRXs are localized in the chloroplasts, with only one-third predicted to be apoplastic. …”
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Time-dose response and mechanistic specificity of berberine in renal fibrosis from a multi-model integration perspective: a systematic review and meta-analysis on animal models by Ruyi Nie, Ziting Yuan, Yizhe Wu, Minqi Pan, Jiandong Lu, Jiandong Lu, Guoliang Xiong, Guoliang Xiong

“…The Meta-analysis revealed that BBR significantly lowered serum creatinine, blood urea nitrogen, α-SMA, and TGF-β1 levels, alongside reductions in renal fibrosis area and oxidative stress markers. …”
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Land Cover Transformations and Thermal Responses in Representative North African Oases from 2000 to 2023 by Tallal Abdel Karim Bouzir, Djihed Berkouk, Safieddine Ounis, Sami Melik, Noradila Rusli, Mohammed M. Gomaa

“…The results reveal substantial reductions in bare soil (e.g., 48.10% in Siwa) and notable urban expansion (e.g., 136.01% in Siwa and 48.46% in Ghadames). …”
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Clinical experience of myasthenic crisis management in Amur region by D. Yu. Kon’kova, V. N. Karnaukh, A. P. Duleba

“…The most common precipitating factors were: infection (36.9 %), stress (26.3 %), misuse of the anticholinesterase drugs (15.8 %). …”
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Persistent symptoms and clinical findings in adults with post-acute sequelae of COVID-19/post-COVID-19 syndrome in the second year after acute infection: A population-based, nested... by Raphael S Peter, Alexandra Nieters, Siri Göpel, Uta Merle, Jürgen M Steinacker, Peter Deibert, Birgit Friedmann-Bette, Andreas Nieß, Barbara Müller, Claudia Schilling, Gunnar Erz, Roland Giesen, Veronika Götz, Karsten Keller, Philipp Maier, Lynn Matits, Sylvia Parthé, Martin Rehm, Jana Schellenberg, Ulrike Schempf, Mengyu Zhu, Hans-Georg Kräusslich, Dietrich Rothenbacher, Winfried V Kern, EPILOC Phase 2 Study Group

“…Improvement among patients with earlier PCS was associated with mild acute index infection, previous full-time employment, educational status, and no specialist consultation and not attending a rehabilitation programme. …”
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Impact of COVID-19 on mental health and quality of life: Is there any effect? A cross-sectional study of the MENA region. by Ayesha S Al Dhaheri, Mo'ath F Bataineh, Maysm N Mohamad, Abir Ajab, Amina Al Marzouqi, Amjad H Jarrar, Carla Habib-Mourad, Dima O Abu Jamous, Habiba I Ali, Haleama Al Sabbah, Hayder Hasan, Lily Stojanovska, Mona Hashim, Osama A Abd Elhameed, Reyad R Shaker Obaid, Samar ElFeky, Sheima T Saleh, Tareq M Osaili, Leila Cheikh Ismail

“…Furthermore, over 40% reported increased stress from work and financial matters. Higher IES-R scores were found among females, participants aged 26-35 years, those with lower educational level, and participants residing in the North Africa region (p<0.005). …”
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Thariqah-Based Neck Exercise Program Reduces Headache Intensity Among Indonesian College Students by Sukarmin Sukarmin, Elly Nurachmah, Sri Yona, Dewi Gayatri, Nana Rochana

“…Background: Headaches are common among students due to academic stress and poor sleep habits. One way to reduce headaches is through neck exercises using Thariqah movements. …”
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Motivations for suicide attempts and risk factors among youths in Western Iran: A cross‐sectional study by Fatemeh Darabi, Arash Ziapour, Hassan Ahmadinia

“…This study aimed to design interventions and strategies to prioritize mental health, improve life skills to control stressful events, and focus on high‐risk groups (women, married people, people with low education levels, and those with a history of physical and mental illnesses) for suicide prevention in health promotion programs.…”
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Menstrual hygiene knowledge and practices among adolescent schoolgirls in flood-affected rural Bangladesh by Tamima Ahmed, Md. Khalid Hasan, Tanjin Kabir Aunto, Taufique Ahmed, Dilara Zahid

“…Additionally, the study revealed that the respondents’ mothers’ education level, particularly having secondary or higher education [AOR = 1.69, 95% CI: 1.04–2.77], was significantly associated with better menstrual hygiene practices. …”
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Malnutrition and Muscle Loss Mediate the Association Between NT-proBNP and Mortality in Hospitalized Older Adults by Tao J, Zhang X, Wang N, Cheng D

“…Jun Tao,1,2 Xiaoyan Zhang,2 Niansong Wang,1 Dongsheng Cheng1 1Department of Nephrology, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Geriatrics, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Dongsheng Cheng, Department of Nephrology, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, No. 600, Yi Shan Road, Shanghai, 200233, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-021-64369181, Email 191284172@qq.com Niansong Wang, Department of Nephrology, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, No. 600, Yi Shan Road, Shanghai, 200233, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-021-64369181, Email wangniansong2012@163.comBackground &amp; Aims: Elevated N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), a biomarker of cardiac stress, predicts mortality in heart failure. Its association with outcomes in older hospitalized patients without overt heart failure, and potential mediation by malnutrition and muscle loss, remains unclear. …”
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Psychometric validation of the Arabic version of the GAD-7 among Lebanese adolescents. by Myriam El Khoury-Malhame, Souheil Hallit, Maria-Jose Sanchez-Ruiz, Sleiman El Hajj, Rita Doumit

“…Participants aged 15-18 years were assessed using GAD-7 (anxiety), PCL-5 (post-traumatic stress disorder), and PTGi (post-traumatic growth) in their Arabic versions at two-time points, spaced three months apart.…”
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Comparison of the effect viola odorata and evening primrose on the anxiety of menopausal women referring to health and treatment centers in Khomein city in 1402 by zeynab Beheshti, Abbas Bayat asghari, Esmat Boshagh, Ahmad Aramoon

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Risk factors of acute and chronic cholecystitis and cholelithiasis by V. A. Lazarenko, A. Е. Antonov

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Strength analysis of the TWS 600 plunger pump body in Solid Works Simulation by E. V. Koleda, S. O. Kireev, M. V. Korchagina, A. V. Efimov, J. Sperling

“…The improvement of plunger pumps involves increasing their reliability, increasing their service life, efficiency, downsizing, reduction in weight, labor intensity of installation and repair work. …”
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On ensuring joint tightness on the basis of technological induction by G. A. Pilyushina, P. G. Pyrikov, E. A. Pamfilov, V. V. Kapustin

“…Decrease in the smoothing depth, reduction of the ratio of transverse and longitudinal roughness steps, and increase in the contact area are indicated as the target results of the process preparation of the surfaces of the joint parts. …”
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Gray water dominance in water footprint assessment of shale oil: A lifecycle perspective by Qian Wang, Bo Yuan, Jian Wu, Jun Xiong, Wenshi Liu, Xi Chen, Yan Wu

“…The recycling rate of flowback water is identified as a pivotal parameter for footprint reduction through sensitivity analysis. This study provides a reference for water resource assessment and management to balance energy extraction with water conservation in water-stressed regions.…”
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Comparative proteomics of Listeria monocytogenes strains of food and clinical origin reveals strain-specific adaptation mechanisms by Ivanka Krasteva, Maria Schirone, Chiara Di Pancrazio, Francesco Manocchia, Federica D'Onofrio, Marta Maggetti, Fabrizia Perletta, Francesco Pomilio, Gianfranco Bruno, Marina Torresi, Gabriella Centorotola, Antonello Paparella, Flavio Sacchini, Nicola D'Alterio, Mirella Luciani, Mirella Luciani

“…Mass spectrometry identified 954 proteins, 642 of which were predicted to be immunogenic. Among these, 128 were unique to the food-derived strain (F), and 29 were specific to the clinical strain (H). …”
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Exploring the Shared Genetic Characteristics of Peri-Implantitis and Osteoporosis: A Transcriptomic Analysis Perspective by Churen Zhang, Feixiang Wang, Jianguo Ke, Cuihong Lin, Xiaohua Zeng, Qiuyan Yang, Qiaoling Cai

“…Potential drugs related to the hub genes were predicted using the Genecards database. Finally, the CIBERSORT core algorithm was used to calculate immune cell infiltration levels. …”
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Efficacy of Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy for reducing perfectionistic strivings in the Republic of Korea: A randomized controlled trial by Sanghoon Oh, Jeong hee Cha, Jungwon Joo, Ji Hyung Lee, Yunna Lee, Hyung Jun Lee, Dong Uk Yoon, Jeonghwan Lee

“…Compared to the control group, the ICBT group showed significant reductions in perfectionistic strivings (FMPS Concern over Mistakes: d = −0.65, 95 % CI [−1.05, −0.25]), anxiety (GAD-7: d = −0.42, 95 % CI [−0.83, −0.01]), and increased life satisfaction (SWLS: d = 0.62, 95 % CI [0.20, 1.03]). …”
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Antioxidant, anti-glycation and hypoglycemic potentials of Acmella uliginosa: A probable candidate for the amelioration of diabetes mellitus by Mahfuza Akter, Faria Farzana Perveen, Noore Zannat Nuren, Nasim Ahmed, Md. Ataur Rahman, Md. Masum Billah, Md. Abdul Bari, Sabbir Ahmed, Md. Nurul Islam

“…In vivo studies confirmed the antidiabetic potential of both extracts, with significant reductions in blood glucose levels in OGTT and hypoglycemic tests. …”
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