Everyday living with osteoarthritis in the global South: A qualitative focus group inquiry in Nigeria by Tolulope Owoyemi, Ibidunni Alonge, Oladapo Adetunji, Emmanuel Ogbu, Adebimpe Ogunbanjo, Simon White, Adewale Adebajo, Christian Mallen, Opeyemi O. Babatunde, Krysia Dziedzic

“…This study aimed to explore lived experiences, expressed needs and current care gaps for people living with osteoarthritis in low-health resource contexts using Nigeria as a case study. …”
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A novel therapeutic approach targeting PD-L1 in HNSCC and bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells hampers pro-metastatic features in vitro: perspectives for blocking tumor-strom... by Ylenia Ferrara, Debora Latino, Angela Costagliola di Polidoro, Angela Oliver, Annachiara Sarnella, Maria Grazia Caprio, Laura Cerchia, Menotti Ruvo, Annamaria Sandomenico, Antonella Zannetti

“…Abstract Background Current conventional treatment regimens for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), are poorly effective because of the emergence of resistance mechanisms. …”
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Valorising mango, cashew apple, and papaya by-products for sustainable small ruminant production in low-income food deficit countries—a review by Antoinette Simpah Anim-Jnr, Salma Binta Yusif Ishaq, Prince Sasu, Sadat Gyimah, Henry Michael Rivers Greathead, Christine Boesch, Faith Philemon Mabiki, Mohammad Naushad Emmambux

“…The review examines the current state of small ruminant livestock production in LIFDCs, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa and adopts a systems thinking approach to consider using cashew apple, papaya, and mango by-products as a potential feed source. …”
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Progress and perspectives in data assimilation algorithms for remote sensing and crop growth model by Jianxi Huang, Jianjian Song, Hai Huang, Wen Zhuo, Quandi Niu, Shangrong Wu, Han Ma, Shunlin Liang

“…Combining the advantages of crop growth models and remote sensing observations, data assimilation (DA) has emerged as a vital tool for crop growth monitoring and early-season crop yield forecasting. As an increasing number of related studies have been conducted, data assimilation systems for remote sensing and crop growth models have grown increasingly sophisticated. …”
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Interior Point Algorithm in Multi-objective Portfolio Optimization: GlueVaR Approach by Elaheh Gohania, Gholamreza Mansourfar, Fahimeh Biglari

“…Conclusion Based on the current findings, it is evident that the internal point algorithm is effective in resolving stock portfolio optimization issues. …”
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Manganese for Whom? A Review on Manganese Mining Permits towards the Existence of Springs’ Sacred Forest in Manggarai Flores by Bernadinus Steni, Hariadi Kartodihardjo, Soeryo Adiwibowo, Ruchyat Deni Djakapermana

“…Both the spatial analysis and qualitative data are then analyzed alongside the legal framework of land use and spring used to distill the institutional barriers leading to the issuance of permits in such contexts. The analysis then briefly traces the current political economy of mining’s permits underlying the institutional interactions to better understand why the institutions behave as they do. …”
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Genomic Insights into and Lytic Potential of Native Bacteriophages M8-2 and M8-3 Against Clinically Relevant Multidrug-Resistant <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> by Francisco Ricardo Rodríguez-Recio, Javier Alberto Garza-Cervantes, Francisco de Jesús Balderas-Cisneros, José Rubén Morones-Ramírez

“…Their safety profile, high target specificity, and robust lytic activity underscore the feasibility of incorporating phage-based strategies into current antimicrobial protocols. This study contributes to the broader goal of developing sustainable and effective phage therapies for diverse clinical and environmental contexts.…”
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Tracking development assistance for health from China, 2007–2017 by Angela E Micah, Catherine S Chen, Abigail Chapin, Joseph L Dieleman, Paul H Lee, Michael R Phillips, Kun Tang, Shenglan Tang, Jost Jonas, Shiwei Liu, Yingxi Zhao, Bianca S. Zlavog, Golsum Tsakalos, Stephen Gloyd, Man Tat Alexander Ng, Enrico Rubagotti, Mustafa Younis, Yunquan Zhang

“…However, relative to population size and government spending, China’s contributions are modest.Conclusion In the current context of plateauing in the growth rate of DAH contributions, China has the potential to contribute to future global health financing, especially financing for health system strengthening.…”
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Thinking with Amazonian Indigenous Peoples to expand ideas on domestication by Mariana Franco Cassino, Guilherme Henriques Soares, Gilton Mendes dos Santos, Jonilda Hauwer Gouveia, João Paulo Lima Barreto, Dagoberto Lima Azevedo, Gabriel Sodré Maia, Juliana Lins, Clarinda Maria Ramos, Myrtle Pearl Shock, Marco Madella, Charles Roland Clement

“…Abstract Indigenous knowledges are being increasingly recognized as fundamental for environmental governance, ecosystem management and biodiversity conservation. …”
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Enhanced recovery pathway for older people with hip fracture and cognitive impairment in acute hospitals: the PERFECTED research programme including an RCT by Chris Fox, Simon P Hammond, Lee Shepstone, Fiona Poland, Catherine Henderson, Tamara Backhouse, Bridget Penhale, Simon Donell, Martin Knapp, Douglas Lewins, Alasdair MacLullich, Martyn Patel, Opinder Sahota, Toby O Smith, Justin Waring, Jane L Cross

“…In the 12 months after fracture, patients are at increased risk of cognitive and functional decline, admission to long-term care institutions and higher mortality. …”
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Potential therapeutic effects of IL28RA inhibition on acute myocardial infarction through phosphorylated JAK1/STAT1 signaling pathways by Ge Gong, Xiangxuan Chen, Xinghu Zhang, Jian Yin, Wenhui Wan

“…Abstract While current coronary intervention therapies and surgical bypass procedures are widely utilized, the treatment of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in the elderly continues to pose significant challenges. …”
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Characteristics, outcomes, and maternity care experiences of women with children’s social care involvement who subsequently died: national cohort study and confidential enquiry by Marian Knight, Abigail Easter, Jane Sandall, Elsa Montgomery, Nicola Vousden, Emma Rose, Claire Mason, Kirsty Kitchen, Kaat De Backer, Allison Marjorie Felker, Caroline Bull, Oluwaseun Labisi

“…A critical review of current care pathways and policy changes is urgently needed to tailor care to the needs of this group of women and to look at the inequalities that disproportionately affect them.…”
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The Problem of Ensuring Maritime Security in the Asian Region by V. N. Koval, S. V. Ochkurenko, S. A. Vasiliev

“…As a territorial scope, interstate relations of Asian countries, including Russia, were considered as the most promising and interesting region from a scientific point of view, including in the context of increased measures of negative economic pressure on Russia from a number of states in North America and Europe. …”
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Komodifikasi Musik Bertema Cinta: Pertunjukan Yovie Widianto “Billion Songs Concert and Festival” by Assalova Schissandra Zahra, Royke Bobby Koapaha

“…These findings imply that the commodification strategies used have successfully increased Yovie Widianto's popularity and exposure, and have cemented the position of love-themed music as a valuable commodity in today's music industry. …”
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The Anthropocene is shifting the paradigm of geosciences and science by Coudrain, Anne, Le Duff, Matthieu, Mitja, Danielle

“…Noting that humans are affecting the Earth’s envelopes, with geosciences becoming inseparable from social sciences and humanities, and acknowledging the increasing use of the word Anthropocene, the authors of this paper explore the possibility of a scientific paradigm shift. (1) Since the 17th century, modern science has developed in a context of naturalist worlding that favors its hegemony over other modes of existence and its paradigm of a quest to define the laws of nature. (2) Various manifestations attest to the emergence of a paradigm of knowledge diversity and the unravelling of the naturalist worlding. (3) The current boom in participatory science is a sign of this paradigm shift: through the fundamental changes to the Earth System that refer to it, the Anthropocene forces science to move towards action and interact with a society involved in adapting to changes and concerned with the threats to its territory’s habitability.…”
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My back: co-designing municipal rehabilitation with and for individuals with long-lasting back problems: study protocol by Tina Junge, P. Kjaer

“…Therefore, the Municipality of Svendborg, the University of Southern Denmark, and UCL University College aim to co-design an improved municipal rehabilitation program with and for individuals with back problems, within the existing municipal context. The new practices developed in the program seek to better support individuals to manage everyday life with back problems, develop effective rehabilitation practices, and decrease the associated municipal costs. …”
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Assessment of Sexual Functions among Infertile Women by Azza A. Mohamed, Aziza A. Attia, Hanan A. Mahjoub

“… Context: Sexual function plays a vital role in the quality of life and is determined by both biological and psychosocial factors. …”
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Advancing Energy Transition: A Circular Economy Framework for Co-Optimizing Energy, Water, and Emissions in Low-Carbon Systems by Mohamed Elsir, Ameena Saad Al-Sumaiti, Mohamed Shawky El Moursi

“…This integrated methodology allows us to achieve unprecedented results: a 9% reduction in peak load, 4% cost savings, and a 6.6% decrease in CO2 emissions in benchmark IEEE test systems. …”
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The Effectiveness of the Unified Agro-industrial Policy of the EAEU Is the Key to Success by A. I. Ageev, O. A. Zolotareva

“…To characterize the state and dynamics of agricultural production in the context of achieving food security of the EAEU member states for the period from 2014 to 2023.Methods. …”
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Review of frequency response strategies in renewable-dominated power system grids: Market adaptations and unit commitment formulation by Azeez O. Olasoji, D.T.O. Oyedokun, Samuel O. Omogoye, Chris Thron

“…This study provides a thorough analysis of unit commitment (UC) formulations in the context of low-inertia power systems, which are increasingly prevalent as the transition to Renewable Energy Sources (RES) gain momentum. …”
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