Effectiveness of a brief group behavioural intervention on psychological distress in young adolescent Syrian refugees: A randomised controlled trial. by Richard A Bryant, Aiysha Malik, Ibrahim Said Aqel, Maha Ghatasheh, Rand Habashneh, Katie S Dawson, Sarah Watts, Mark J D Jordans, Felicity L Brown, Mark van Ommeren, Aemal Akhtar

“…It was hypothesised that EASE would result in greater reductions on internalising symptoms than EUC. Secondary outcomes were depression, posttraumatic stress, well-being, functioning, school belongingness, and caregivers' parenting and mental health. …”
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Cemented soil-soil interface shear strength evaluation I: Size effect and characteristic experimental size quantization by Jie Zhou, Chengjun Liu, Chao Ban, Zhenming Shi, Junjie Ren, Huade Zhou, Zhong Liu, Yiqun Tang

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Support needs, received support and mental well-being in Austrian farmers: a mixed-methods approach by Elke Humer, Elke Humer, Afsaneh Gächter, Christoph Pieh, Viktoria Neubauer, Viktoria Neubauer

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Development and validation of the VAE-NT index: a novel biomechanical parameter for distinguishing subclinical corneal abnormalities by Lanting Yang, Lanting Yang, Lanting Yang, Hui Xu, Hui Xu, Honghu Jiang, Jingyin Zhu, Shihao Chen, Shihao Chen

“…PurposeThe aim of this study is to develop an index for distinguishing between very asymmetric ectasia with normal topography (VAE-NT) eyes and normal eyes, with good performance in validity, reliability, and predictive values.MethodsIn the training dataset, this single-center retrospective study involved 102 healthy eyes and 97 VAE-NT eyes. …”
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Pilates training for health of women in menopause and postmenopause - a literature review by Emilia Majewska, Bartosz Dądela, Kacper Zielonka, Natalia Śliwa, Szymon Janczura, Marcin Markowski, Joanna Jasińska, Eliza Kawalska, Szymon Gnitecki, Maciej Borowski

“…Pilates is an effective method for stress reduction and mood improvement. Its regular practice is associated with increased body awareness, promoting overall well-being. …”
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Artificial intelligence - finite element method - hybrids for efficient nonlinear analysis of concrete structures by Michael A. Kraus, Rafael Bischof, Walter Kaufmann, Karel Thoma

“…We successfully calibrated and evaluated k-nearest-neighbour, LGBM and ResNet algorithms and report their predictive capabilities. Finally, some light is shed on the future work of integrating the AI surrogate material models back into the finite element method in the course of the numerical analysis of reinforced concrete structures.…”
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Mitigation effect of grape seed extract against cadmium-induced hormonal toxicity in common carp (Cyprinus carpio) by Nuh Korkmaz, Kenan Erdoğan, Gül Nihal Örün, Belda Erkmen, Mehmet İlker Doğru, Arzu Doğru, Hüseyin Polat, İbrahim Örün

“…Its bioaccumulation in fish can impair hormonal regulation, leading to growth suppression, stress, and thyroid dysfunction. Alternative strategies using natural compounds are being explored to mitigate these toxic effects in aquaculture. …”
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Jasmine Flower Color Degradation User-Coded Computer Vision Image Analysis Tool and Kinetics Modeling by Humeera Tazeen, Astina Joice, Talha Tufaique, C. Igathinathane, Ademola Ajayi-Banji, Zhao Zhang, Craig W. Whippo, Drew A. Scott, John R. Hendrickson, David W. Archer, Lestero O. Pordesimo, Shahab Sokhansanj

“…Therefore, the significant reduction in the visual appeal, quality, and economic value necessitates the measurement of temporal color degradation to evaluate the shelf life for jasmine flowers. …”
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Stability Diagrams of Bed Evolution for Vertically Averaged and Moment (VAM) Models by Mohamed Hassan Elgamal, Mohd Aamir Mumtaz

“…The 1D-VAM framework with Exner equation offers a physically consistent and computationally efficient tool for predicting bedform instabilities in erodible channels. …”
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Berry Fruit Extracts as Topical Cosmeceuticals for Skin Health Applications: A Systematic Review by Filipe Silveira Azevedo, Allan Rodrigues Pires, Mary Ann Lila, Giuseppe Valacchi, Roberta Targino Hoskin, Mariaurea Matias Sarandy, Rômulo Dias Novaes, Reggiani Vilela Goncalves

“…This stress reduction was associated with NF-κB and COX-2 pathway downregulation, lower IL-6, IL-1β, TNF-α, and MAPK, and increased IL-10. …”
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Genome‑wide identification of the cotton FAR gene family reveals GhFAR3 as a positive regulator of Verticillium dahliae resistance by Wenhan Cheng, Siqi Gao, Zhaojie He, Nurimanguli Aini, Zengqiang Zhao, Xianpeng Xiong, Ning Wang, Rui Chen, Keyun Feng

“…Abstract Although fatty acyl-CoA reductase (FAR) proteins are known to play essential roles in plant growth and development, their involvement in biotic and abiotic stress responses remains insufficiently characterized. …”
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Dynamic compression and failure behavior of limestone under surface-constrained energy transmission by Baoping Zou, Kai Huang, Jingyuan Ma, Daoquan Wei, Manchao He, Jianping Sun

“…The results demonstrate that constrained energy transmission significantly alters rock failure mechanisms. The peak stress reduces to 20–30 % of ordinary impact values, while dynamic deformation modulus decreases by more than 50 %. …”
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Deciphering the pseudouridine nucleobase modification in human diseases: From molecular mechanisms to clinical perspectives by Shiheng Jia, Xue Yu, Na Deng, Chen Zheng, Mingguang Ju, Fanglin Wang, Yixiao Zhang, Ziming Gao, Yanshu Li, Heng Zhou, Kai Li

“…Recent studies have highlighted its regulatory role in human diseases, particularly in tumourigenesis. Cellular stresses trigger RNA pseudouridylation in organisms, suggesting that pseudouridylation‐mediated epigenetic reprogramming is essential for maintaining cellular viability and responding to stress. …”
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Predictors of depression among Chinese college students: a machine learning approach by Lin Luo, Junfeng Yuan, Chenghan Wu, Yanling Wang, Rui Zhu, Huilin Xu, Luqin Zhang, Zhongge Zhang

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Study on the Failure Mechanism of Strain Rockburst by Lichao Zhou, Gang Wang, Rong Hu, Xiqi Liu, Dongxing Wang, Leibo Song, Yong Niu

“…The mechanical behavior of rock depends on the change of stress path, and the stress of rock mass is closely related to deformation and failure. …”
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Bardoxolone Methyl Prevents Mesenteric Fat Deposition and Inflammation in High-Fat Diet Mice by Chi H. L. Dinh, Alexander Szabo, Yinghua Yu, Danielle Camer, Hongqin Wang, Xu-Feng Huang

“…Histology and immunohistochemistry were used to analyse mesenteric morphology and macrophages, while Western blot was used to assess the expression of inflammatory, oxidative stress, and energy expenditure proteins. Supplementation of drinking water with BARD prevented mesenteric fat deposition, as determined by a reduction in large adipocytes. …”
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The Role of Selected Flavonoids in Modulating Neuroinflammation in Alzheimer’s Disease: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Potential by Joanna Kruszka, Jakub Martyński, Karolina Szewczyk-Golec, Alina Woźniak, Jarosław Nuszkiewicz

“…Emphasis is placed on their effects on microglial polarization, oxidative stress reduction, mitochondrial support, and synaptic function enhancement. …”
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Mechanical and viscoelastic properties of a temperature-responsive photocurable resin for 3D printed orthodontic clear aligners by Jin Young Choi, Hoon Kim, Seong Hun Kim, Su Jung Kim, Jung-Yul Cha, Se Yeon Lee, Jiho Lee, Jinhong Min, Sunho Jang, Tanveer Ahmed Khan, Hyun-Joong Kim, Ki Beom Kim

“…At 40 °C, TC-85 displays a substantial reduction in its storage modulus, while maintaining consistent strain recovery and volumetric constancy. …”
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Impact of dissociation on treatment of depressive and anxiety spectrum disorders with and without personality disorders by Prasko J, Grambal A, Kasalova P, Kamaradova D, Ociskova M, Holubova M, Vrbova K, Sigmundova Z, Latalova K, Slepecky M, Zatkova M

“…Higher degree of dissociation at the beginning of the treatment predicted minor improvement, and also, higher therapeutic change was connected to greater reduction of the dissociation level.Conclusion: Dissociation is an important factor that influences the treatment effectiveness in anxiety/depression patients with or without personality disorders resistant to previous treatment. …”
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Establishment and optimization of a tobacco rattle virus -based virus-induced gene Silencing in Atriplex canescens by Shan Feng, Jin-Da Chen, Ai-Ke Bao

“…Abstract Atriplex canescens, a halophytic model plant exhibiting remarkable tolerance to abiotic stress, possesses valuable genetic resources for crop improvement. …”
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