LncRNA LOXL1-AS1 Promotes the Proliferation and Metastasis of Medulloblastoma by Activating the PI3K/AKT Pathway by Ran Gao, Rui Zhang, Cuicui Zhang, Yingwu Liang, Weining Tang

“…Knockdown of LOXL1-AS1 using shRNAs significantly inhibited cell viability and colony formation capacities in D283 and D341 cells. Moreover, the cell proportion in the S phase was significantly increased, while the cell proportion in the G2/M phase was decreased after knockdown of LOXL1-AS1 in D283 cells and D341 cells. …”
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Colonial legacy and traps in the social-ecological systems of forest management by C.D.A. Depari

“…The framework is well-known for its capacity to facilitate a holistic understanding of social-ecological systems but is also intrinsically ambiguous to capture the complexity. …”
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Effects of a Distributed Form of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy for Clinical Application: The Keys Treatment Protocol by Sarah dos Anjos, Mary Bowman, David Morris

“…This pilot study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the Keys protocol in enhancing UE capacity and performance poststroke. Methods: Ten adults with chronic stroke (>6 months) participated in an 8-week intervention. …”
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A data driven machine learning approach for predicting and optimizing sulfur compound adsorption on metal organic frameworks by Mohsen Shayanmehr, Sepehr Aarabi, Ahad Ghaemi, Alireza Hemmati

“…Abstract This study employed some machine learning (ML) techniques with Python programming to forecast the adsorption capacity of MOF adsorbents for thiophenic compounds namely benzothiophene (BT), dibenzothiophene (DBT), and 4,6-dimethyl dibenzothiophene (4,6-DMDBT). …”
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THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS-NATIONAL SURGICAL QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM CALCULATOR AND SURGICAL APGAR AS PREDICTORS OF POST-CHOLECYSTECTOMY COMPLICATIONS by Diana Tejeda-Herrera, Jose Caballero-Alvarado, Carlos Zavaleta-Corvera

“…A chi-square test was used for bivariate analysis, and the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was employed to determine the discriminative capacity of the ACS-NSQIP and surgical Apgar calculators in predicting severe complications. …”
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How faculty with critical care specialties learn in a university hospital: a qualitative phenomenological study by Hyeyoon Jeong, Hyena Cho, Kyoung-Woo Seo, Janghoon Lee, Miran Kim, Jihye Yu

“…This study highlights their capacity for agency and potential, offering a perspective beyond previous research that has primarily focused on their hardships. …”
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The Genesis of APEC: Economic Diplomacy of Australia, Japan, and the United States (On the 30^th Anniversary of the Forum) by A. A. Sidorov

“…At the same time the author notes that the forum has gone far beyond the initial expectations of its creators: it is not merely an effective tool for further trade liberalization in the Asia-Pacific region, but a unique platform for consultation, negotiation, and decision-making process suited for needs and capacities of each individual member state. As a result, economic cooperation among countries of the Pacific has reached a fundamentally new level.…”
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Evaluation of Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activity of Saponin Extracts from Different Parts of Argania spinosa L. Skeels by Yousra El Idrissi, Youssef Elouafy, Hamza El Moudden, Najoua Mghazli, Chakir El Guezzane, Adil El Yadini, Hicham Harhar, Abdelkader Zarrouk, Khang Wen Goh, Long Chiau Ming, Abdelhakim Bouyahya, Mohammed Tabyaoui

“…The samples showed antioxidant capacity by DPPH versus ascorbic acid (IC50 = 1.92 µg/mL) and by ABTS using the similar standard (IC50 = 11.31 µg/mL). …”
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The Effect of Different Obturation Techniques on the Sealing Ability of Root Canal Filling Materials by Regula Sri Lakshmi, Bhaskar Das, Apurva Jadhav, Harsha Haridas, Sabari Murugesan, Savadamoorthi Kamatchi Subramani

“…Furthermore, each group was separated into two subgroups based on the specific kind of root canal filling material employed: Subgroup 1 (Gutta-Percha) and Subgroup 2 (Resilon). The sealing capacity was evaluated using a dye penetration technique, with measurements conducted at three specific time intervals: 24 hours, 1 week, and 4 weeks after the obturation process. …”
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Prevalence of iron deficiency in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients and its association with altered lipid profile by Arindam Naskar, Agnibho Mondal, Indranil Dhar

“…The mean levels of serum iron, ferritin, total iron binding capacity, and transferrin saturation were 62.9 ± 26.1 μg/dL, 100.6 ± 103.2 ng/mL, 392.3 ± 72 μg/dL, and 16.6 ± 7.5%, respectively. …”
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A study of persuasive methods in Indian-style sonnets based on Logos theory with an emphasis on Sāeb's poetry by Jalal Abbasi, Mohammad Ahi

“…The poets have tried to share new types of poetic, intellectual, cultural, emotional and life experiences with the audience, and this has caused them to create new methods and capacities. The poetry of this era has a positive and persuasive nature. …”
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Comparison of different decellularization methods for human anterior lens capsules by Jianfeng Yu, Pengfei Li, Kai Fan, Jiawei Luo, Huaijin Guan

“…Results These findings revealed that 2% lidocaine, 10% sodium chloride, 50% glucose, and sterile water had the capacity to decellularize ALCs at 37 °C. The structure of ALCs in all decellularization groups was similar to that of intact ALCs. …”
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On the obligations of states to respond to climate change and China’s legal consequences: based on the advisory opinion in case no. 31 of the international tribunal for the law of... by Wanping Zeng, Wanping Zeng, Guihua Wang, Guihua Wang

“…Key findings reveal gaps in China’s current legal system and emphasize the need for proactive measures to align with international standards.DiscussionTo address these challenges, the paper proposes several recommendations: developing a comprehensive legal framework for climate change, reinforcing due diligence obligations, establishing a robust climate monitoring and assessment system, and enhancing the capacity of domestic enterprises to handle international climate litigation. …”
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Learning interventions and training methods in health emergencies: A scoping review. by Heini Utunen, Giselle Balaciano, Elham Arabi, Anna Tokar, Aphaluck Bhatiasevi, Jane Noyes

“…Providing "just in time" support and opportunities for learning in health emergencies is much needed for capacity building. In this paper, 'learning intervention' refers to the provision of ad-hoc, focused, or personalized training sessions with the goal of preparing the health workers for emergencies or filling specific knowledge or skill gaps. …”
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Respiratory symptoms and pulmonary function in paint industry workers exposed to volatile organic compounds: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Lavanya Sekhar, Akila Govindarajan Venguidesvarane, Gayathri Thiruvengadam, Yogita Sharma, Vidhya Venugopal, Santhanam Rengarajan, Priscilla Johnson

“…PFT parameters, such as forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) (SMD: -0.88, 95% CI: -1.5 to -0.2) and FEV1/forced vital capacity (FEV1/FVC) (SMD: -0.97, 95% CI: -1.6 to -0.32) were found to be significantly reduced among the paint industry workers. …”
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Development of a Multifunctional Chitosan-Based Composite Film from Crab Shell (<i>Portunus segnis</i>) and Algae (<i>Ulva lactuca</i>) with Enhanced Antioxidant and Antimicrobial... by Imen Zaghbib, Johar Amin Ahmed Abdullah, Alberto Romero

“…The antioxidant activity improved in a concentration-dependent manner, as evidenced by the high free-radical scavenging capacity. Moreover, antimicrobial tests showed significant inhibitory effects against pathogenic strains. …”
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Evaluation of Physicochemical Properties of Sandy-Textured Soils under Smallholder Agricultural Land Use Practices in Sarawak, East Malaysia by Soo Ying Ho, Mohd Effendi Bin Wasli, Mugunthan Perumal

“…Because of the siliceous sandy nature (low clay contents) of Spodosols, they are poor in nutrient retention capacity. Hence, maintaining ample supply of organic C is crucial to sustain the productivity and fertility of sandy-textured soils, especially when the litterfall layers covering the E horizon were removed for oil palm and pepper cultivation.…”
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The importance of field research in efficient water use in Kashkadarya region by Matyakubov B., Yakhyoev O., Karabayev A., Altmishev A.

“…According to the results of the research, it is possible to obtain a large and high-quality cotton yield by maintaining the limit field moisture capacity (MFWC) of the soil at 70-75-60 percent before irrigation from under the soil of cotton. …”
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Physicochemical and biochemical properties of an acid soil under potato culture amended with municipal solid waste compost by Marta Domínguez, Remigio Paradelo Núñez, Juan Piñeiro, María Teresa Barral

“…Soil pH, total organic C and N, cation exchange capacity and available P, Ca, Mg and K were also higher in compost-amended soils, whereas no effect on NH4 +-N and NO3 −-N was observed. …”
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Green Tea and Red Tea from Camellia sinensis Partially Prevented the Motor Deficits and Striatal Oxidative Damage Induced by Hemorrhagic Stroke in Rats by Priscila Marques Sosa, Mauren Assis de Souza, Pâmela B. Mello-Carpes

“…Subsequently, the rats were euthanized to striatal tissue dissection for biochemical analyzes (lipid peroxidation, reactive oxygen species, glutathione levels, and total antioxidant capacity). ICH caused locomotor and balance deficits, as well as increased the neurological deficit (NDS). …”
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