Microbial diversity and composition in the gut microbiome of patients during systemic inflammatory response syndrome: can we use gut bacteria as potential biomarkers to characteriz... by Rafaela Ramalho Guerra, Rafaela Ramalho Guerra, Rafaela Ramalho Guerra, Patricia da Silva Fernandes, Otávio von Ameln Lovison, Otávio von Ameln Lovison, Giovanna de Ross Forni, Giovanna de Ross Forni, Gabriel Silva de Oliveira, Luana Cristina Viana, Dariane Castro Pereira, William Latosinski Matos, William Latosinski Matos, Miriane Melo Silveira Moretti, Fabiana Zempulski Volpato, Luciana Giordani, Luciana Giordani, Patricia Orlandi Barth, Patricia Orlandi Barth, Tarsila Vieceli, Diego Rodrigues Falci, Márcio Manozzo Boniatti, Afonso Luís Barth, Afonso Luís Barth, Afonso Luís Barth, Andreza Francisco Martins, Andreza Francisco Martins, Andreza Francisco Martins, Andreza Francisco Martins

“…BackgroundCritically ill patients, including those with systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and sepsis, frequently exhibit gut microbiota disruption due to physiological stress and broad-spectrum antimicrobial therapy (AT). …”
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Epidemiology of the main risk factors and total cardiovascular risk among Vologda citizens aged 35-64-years by A. I. Popugaev, A. M. Kalinina, S. A. Shalnova, A. D. Deev, A. V. Kontsevaya, V. S. Nechaev, R. A. Kasimov, N. V. Ryzhkova

“…Among 35-64-year-old Vologda citizens, there is an unmet demand for medical preventative help and targeted RF correction, including 94 000 preventative consultations and risk reduction programs.…”
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Bridges to treatment satisfaction: the roles of trauma, social support, race and ethnicity among perinatal women receiving behavioural activation therapy by Maya Zaidan, Andrea S. Lawson, Nicole Andrejek, Kate Walsh, Cindy-Lee Dennis, Samantha Meltzer-Brody, Richard K. Silver, Alison M. Stuebe, Simone N. Vigod, Daisy R. Singla

“…Conclusions PTS symptom severity and social support predict treatment satisfaction among racially and ethnically diverse perinatal populations and should be considered when delivering psychotherapy. …”
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Assessment of the adaptogenic properties of herbal tea based on pine needles and microstrobiles by S. D. Zhamsaranova, V. G. Shiretorova, S. A. Erdyneeva, A. A. Tykheev, S. N. Lebedeva

“…The scientific community shows an increasing interest to plant antioxidants as a means of alimentary restoration of functional reserves of the body after physical and emotional stresses. The aim of the work was to assess the adaptogenic activity of herbal tea developed on the basis of by-products of pine growing on the territory of Buryatia. …”
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Household ownership of latrines does not ensure use: a scoping review by Nicolas Gaffan, Cyriaque Degbey, Alphonse Kpozehouen, Moussiliou Noël Paraïso, Yolaine Glele Ahanhanzo

“…Exposure to sanitation communication initiatives heightened the likelihood of latrine utilisation by individuals.Conclusion The study stresses the importance of improving children’s education and implementing poverty reduction initiatives to enable households to afford adequate sanitation facilities. …”
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Multilayered Epigenetic Analysis Identifies a Molecular Portrait for Psychological Resilience in Patients With Breast Cancer by Corinna Richter, Olga Dethlefsen, Ulrika Axelsson, Kristina Lundberg, Lisa Rydén, Per Johnsson, Ulrika Ringdahl, Ingalill Rahm Hallberg, Carl A.K. Borrebaeck

“…Psychological resilience status could be predicted in the independent cohort with an area under the curve of 0.74 and a sensitivity and specificity of 0.67 and 0.72, respectively. …”
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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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Designing the organizational schizophrenia phenomenon formation pattern with the TISM phase method by Ali Shariatnejad, Zeinab Safari Ahmadvand, Seyedeh Maryam Mousavi

“…Therefore, considering the importance of organizational schizophrenia and its negative effects, the managers and leaders of the organization should take this issue into consideration seriously and try to reduce or eliminate factors such as mission paradox due to inconsistency with the environment, emergence of organizational psychotic disorder, confusion and discontinuity of goals and creation of schizoid structure, power centralization and organizational dictatorship, hubris of leadership and managerial narcissism, illusion of management competence and illusion of management knowledge to prevent the creation and escalation of schizophrenia in the organization..This, in turn, prevents the consequences of schizophrenia, including the organization’s misalignment with changes, lack of coordination between strategies and goals, errors and mistakes in decisions, goal setting and vision, and reduction of  productivity and efficiency, in order to save employees from confusion and stress, and provide a healthy and motivating environment.…”
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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 & 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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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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Impact of Psychosocial Factors on Mental Health and Turnover Intention Among Health Workers at Different Occupational Statuses: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Study in China by Fuyuan Wang, Min Zhang, Yiming Huang, Yuting Tang, Chuning He, Xinxin Fang, Xuechun Wang, Yiran Zhang

“…Hiding emotions demands (<i>β</i> = −0.141) and leadership quality (<i>β</i> = 0.130) most strongly predicted general health. The turnover intention rate was 11.01%, with job satisfaction (<i>OR</i> = 0.964) being the strongest negative predictor. …”
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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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Genome-wide identification and integrated analysis of the WNK kinase gene family and expression analysis of PgWNK genes under methyl jasmonate treatment in Panax ginseng by Kexin Zhang, Aimin Wang, Lin Shi, Jiaqing Liu, Yu Zhang, Yang Jiang, Meiping Zhang, Yi Wang, Mingzhu Zhao, Kangyu Wang

“…In addition, 17 non-biological stress response components related to hormone response, growth, and development were predicted in the promoter area of the PgWNK gene. …”
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