Metabolic Syndrome and Associated Risk Factors in Norwegian Trauma-Exposed Inpatients: A Cross-Sectional Comparison with Blood Donors by Roer GE, Bolstad I, Abebe DS, Aaseth J, Haugen M, Lien L

“…A significant interaction effect was documented only between group and age (OR = 1.07, 95% CI 1.01– 1.13).Conclusion: The trauma-exposed inpatients in this study had significantly higher age- and gender adjusted risk of MetS compared to the blood donors, and psychological and behavioral lifestyle factors appeared to increase the risk of MetS.Keywords: insulin resistance, metabolism, type 2 diabetes mellitus, mental disorders, posttraumatic stress, disordered eating…”
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Stratum Responses and Disaster Mitigation Strategies During Pressurized Pipe Bursts: Role of Geotextile Reinforcement by Zhongjie Hao, Hui Chao, Yong Tan, Ziye Wang, Zekun Su, Xuecong Li

“…Increased burial depth <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi>d</mi></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> reduced peak ground heave but linearly expanded the heave zone range, concurrently elevating the overall stratum stress level and generating larger stress reduction zones (i.e., when <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi>d</mi><mo>/</mo><mi>D</mi></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> = 3.0, the range of the stress reduction zone was 8.0<i>D</i>). …”
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Genomic analysis, evolution and characterization of the heat shock protein-70 gene family in foxtail millet [Setaria italica (L.) P.Beauv.] along with expression analysis under sal... by Jawad Ali, Ali Raza, Muhammad Aakif Khan, Aqib Zeb, Maliha Ghaffar, Maqsood Ahmed Khaskheli

“…Under stress conditions, heat shock proteins (HSPs) serve as fundamental regulators of cellular homeostasis. …”
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A novel re-entrant circular star-shaped auxetic honeycomb with enhanced energy absorption and anisotropic Poisson’s ratio by Danrong Shi, Zhuangzhuang Wang, Yongwei Li, Ruyuan Huo, Jin Zhang, Jianguo Cai

“…A theoretical framework based on plastic dissipation was developed to predict the plateau stresses, and the influence of key geometric parameters on deformation modes and energy absorption was systematically examined. …”
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When Childhood Trauma Meets War: Emotional Eating Through the Lens of PTSD by Zohar Spivak-Lavi, Yael Latzer, Orna Tzischinsky

“…War exposure significantly predicted PTSD but did not moderate the link between PTSD and emotional eating. …”
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Investigation of the molecular mechanism of Xiaoluo Wan in thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy: network analysis and in vivo study by Wenchao Gu, Shuo Tian, Lu Fu, Lina Wang, Liangkun Zhang, Furong Wang

“…Network analysis strategies were applied to predict potential targets and therapeutic mechanisms associated with XLW. …”
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Parasitic plant Cistanche tubulosa shapes the bacterial community structure and functional composition of the salt-tolerant host Tamarix chinensis across different parasitic status... by Luyao Tang, Xiaoshan Liu, Shuhong Lin, Le Zhan, Yehua Chen, Yanan Han, Lei Wang, Jinchang Liang, Zhong Zhang

“…In addition, the host has a more complex and robust root microbiota co-occurrence network than the parasite does, whereas the KEGG results revealed that the predicted bacterial communities of the parasite-associated microbiota contain more genes in plant growth promotion, salt‒alkali stress resistance, and substance metabolism. …”
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Salidroside inhibits melanin synthesis and melanoma growth via mTOR and PI3K/Akt pathways by Qi Ouyang, Qi Ouyang, Shengye Tian, Shengye Tian, Hengyu Zhou, Hengyu Zhou, Ying Mao, Xiang Li, Feng Yan, Feng Yan, Ailong Liu, Ailong Liu, Xiang Hu, Changqiao You, Changqiao You, Jun He

“…This study aimed to explore the effect of salidroside on PI3K/Akt/mTOR in melanoma, which plays a role in regulating melanogenesis.MethodsNetwork pharmacology was predicted that salidroside may exert an anti-melanoma effect through modulating melanin synthesis functions and signaling pathways. …”
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IGFBP1 orchestrates metabolic reprogramming to drive clear cell renal cell carcinoma progression through NR1H4-mediated lipid homeostasis disruption by Yanning Sun, Yuhu Hao, Fan Peng, Hongju Ling, Kai Sun, Jiechuan Qiu, Tianmin Yang, Leizuo Zhao, Qinghua Xia

“…A thorough interrogation of these pathways established mechanistic links between IGFBP1 activity and endoplasmic reticulum stress, revealing an integrated network that coordinates lipid homeostasis within malignant renal epithelium. …”
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Sesame oil improves biomarkers of glycemic control in women with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease: a randomized, double-blind, controlled clinical trial by Masoumeh Atefi, Hamid Vahedi, Mina Darand, Mohammad Hassan Entezari

“…Abstract Aim This study aimed to investigate whether sesame oil (SO) consumption could improve biomarkers of glycemic control, inflammation, and oxidative stress in women with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). …”
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Problem-based learning in teaching Mathematics at the science-art centers by Ali İhsan BORAN, Recep ASLANER

“…Yet, until now no due importance has been given to the education of gifted and talented people in our country. …”
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What makes honours programmes attractive in the eyes of teaching and nursing students? by Helle Mathar, Nina Troelsgaard Jensen, Niels Sandholm Larsen

“… Since honors programs are a novelty in the Danish educational system, knowledge is needed on what makes the honors attractive to the students. …”
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Lessons learned from developing a very near-peer mOSCE by Johnson S. Khor, Sungkyung Linda Kim

“…Still, despite their importance in assessing clinical capabilities, medical students find OSCEs one of their most stressful examinations. This is most likely caused by students striving for perfection in all aspects of their medical education journey. …”
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Determinants of academic adaptation and quality of life of university students in the Brazilian Amazon region by George Oliveira Silva, Priscilla Rodrigues Caminha Carneiro, Natália Del Angelo Aredes, Ladislau Ribeiro do Nascimento

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Depictions of activism at universities compared; Contexts for Political Engagement by Ocan, Johnson

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Evaluation of a large-scale E-learning program on emotional regulation Tipi® for hospital workers and teachers in France during the COVID−19 pandemic by Xavier de la Tribonnière, Patrick Favennec, Marie Christine Picot, Valérie Macioce, Safa Aouinti, Pascale Clément, Marie Pommier, Luc Nicon

“…The first module was completed by 76 % and 19 % completed both. Stress and emotions significantly decreased at one month and three months, with a median reduction of one point on a 10-point scale, considered clinically meaningful at population level. …”
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Enhanced cognitive control following neurofeedback therapy in chronic treatment-resistant PTSD among refugees: a feasibility study by Mirjana Askovic, Mirjana Askovic, Mirjana Askovic, Sejla Murdoch, Sejla Murdoch, René Mayer-Pelinski, René Mayer-Pelinski, Anna J. Watters, James Elhindi, Jorge Aroche, Juri D. Kropotov, Anthony W.F. Harris, Anthony W.F. Harris

“…BackgroundPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating condition affecting 3.9% of the global population, with refugee populations experiencing particularly high prevalence rates (23–42%). …”
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Introducing a pioneering model designed to optimize the configuration of full-scale submerged nanofiltration membrane modules by Anh-Tuan Hoang, The-Anh Nguyen, Nguyet Thi-Minh Dao, Mitsuharu Terashima, Takahiro Fujioka

“…This study aimed to establish a novel model for accurately predicting this performance in relation to drinking water treatment. …”
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Life Satisfaction of International Students: (How) Do Study Demands, Institutional, and Individual Resources Matter? by Juan Serrano-Sánchez, Julia Zimmermann, Edgar Hahn, Dina Kuhlee

“…We used cross-sectional survey data from 503 international students across more than 20 higher education institutions. Latent structural equation models showed that lower study demands were associated with lower stress and higher student engagement, which in turn predicted greater life satisfaction. …”
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Protective and risk factors for STS among mental health professionals serving war refugees in Lithuania and Pakistan by Momina Khalid Butt, Neringa Grigutytė, Jonas Eimontas

“…Background: Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS) is a significant concern among mental health professionals working with traumatised populations, such as war refugees. …”
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