Ethnozootechnical Perspectives on the Decline of Traditional Knowledge About Local Goat and Sheep Breeds in the Semi-Arid Region of Paraíba, Brazil by Raissa C. Silva, Marilene N. Melo, Carlos F. T. de Oliveira, José V. Cardoso, Luis A. C. Cevallos, Laura L. da Rocha, Janaina K. G. Arandas, Maria N. Ribeiro

“…For sheep breeds, it decreased slightly from 0.7 to 0.66. Breeders reported valuing traits such as adaptability, disease resistance, fertility, and conformation. …”
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The prognostic value of serum apolipoprotein A1 levels in elderly patients with de novo SARS-CoV-2 omicron infection by Cong Shi, Ruishuang Ma, Miao Zhou, Shujun Yang, Shengping Gong

“…Additionally, we observed a significant increase in C-reactive protein (CRP) and beta-2 microglobulin (β2-MG) levels in individuals with decreased ApoA1 levels. …”
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Assessing Immunization Coverage and the Negative Impact of Local Vaccine Production Cessation in Ecuador by Esteban Ortiz-Prado, Lissette Carolina Villacreses-Brito, Jorge Vasconez-Gonzalez, Cristina Anabel Jacome, Marlon Arias-Intriago, Juan S. Izquierdo-Condoy

“…For BCG, median coverage decreased from 100% during the production period to 87.8% post-cessation (<i>p</i> < 0.0001). …”
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Jian-Pi-Gu-Shen-Hua-Yu Decoction Alleviated Diabetic Nephropathy in Mice through Reducing Ferroptosis by Shuquan Lv, Lirong Fan, Xiaoting Chen, Xiuhai Su, Li Dong, Qinghai Wang, Yuansong Wang, Hui Zhang, Huantian Cui, Shufang Zhang, Lixin Wang

“…Additionally, JPGS treatment decreased iron overload and oxidative stress levels while upregulating the expression of GPX4 pathway-related proteins. …”
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ASSESSING SOFT SKILLS IN ESP: EVALUATING COMMUNICATION AND TEAMWORK IN PHD ENGLISH COURSES by Khadidja Samira Zitouni

“…This study investigates the integration of soft skills, specifically communication and teamwork, in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) courses designed for PhD students. Soft skills are increasingly recognized as critical for success in both academic and professional contexts, yet many ESP courses continue to focus solely on technical language and discipline-specific terminology. …”
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Museums and Territories: An Exploration of New Scopes for Mapping Technologies by Antonella Lerario

“…In their evolution from conservation places of isolated resources to social spaces in service of communities, museums are increasingly called to express their representative character towards their originating territories. …”
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Challenges to generating political prioritization for adolescent sexual and reproductive health in Kenya: A qualitative study. by Maricianah Atieno Onono, Claire D Brindis, Justin S White, Eric Goosby, Dan Odhiambo Okoro, Elizabeth Anne Bukusi, George W Rutherford

“…We examined factors that have shaped the lack of current political prioritization of adolescent SRH service provision.…”
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Nutritional management of pediatric nephrotic syndrome regarding oxidative stress and antioxidant balance by Elena Jechel, Alin Horatiu Nedelcu, Felicia Dragan, Vasile Valeriu Lupu, Iuliana Magdalena Starcea, Adriana Mocanu, Solange Tamara Rosu, Violeta Streanga, Ruxandra Russu, Ginel Baciu, Ciprian Danielescu, Delia Lidia Salaru, Ionela Daniela Morariu, Olga Cirstea, Emil Anton, Ancuta Lupu

“…The analysis focuses on the molecular mechanisms by which oxidative stress contributes to the progression of renal dysfunction, the role of oxidative biomarkers in disease monitoring, and the ability of antioxidants to reduce the need for immunosuppressants and corticosteroids, thus contributing to the decrease in associated morbidity. The translational perspectives of antioxidant therapy are also discussed, in the context of the urgent need for effective adjuvant strategies with a safety profile superior to conventional therapies. …”
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High prevalence of the hotspot complement factor I p.Ile357Met pathogenic variant in Tunisian atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome patients: report of three new cases and review of t... by Asma Tajouri, Asma Tajouri, Asma Tajouri, Imen Ayadi, Imen Ayadi, Rimeh BenBrahim, Rimeh BenBrahim, Ikram Mami, Abir Boussetta, Hend Jlajla, Hend Jlajla, Yousr Zerzeri, Haifa Arbi Sassi, Jamila Ben Sassi, Hela Sahli, Lilia Laadhar, Lilia Laadhar, Tahar Gargah, Mohamed Karim Zouaghi, Maryam Kallel Sellami, Maryam Kallel Sellami

“…The recurrence of this variant in the Tunisian cohort led us to suggest that it could be characteristic of the Tunisian population.MethodsIn this context, we conducted the current study which included 8 adults and three children with suspected aHUS and decreased factor I levels, as well as one relative. …”
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The Impact of Industry-University Collaboration on Enhancing Product Attractiveness for Iranian Consumers by Amin Attari, Hossein Ashoori

“…However, an important question is whether such relations can have a positive impact on the attitude of Iranian consumers, regarding the company's manufactured products. The current research aims to answer this question. Manufacturing companies use different strategies to enhance the appeal of their products from the perspective of end consumers. …”
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Interculturalizing ELT: Culture-based classes to enhance language skills and intercultural communicative competence dimensions by Khalid Hicham, Naji Masned AlQbailat, Islam Asim Ismail, Nizar M. Qpilat, Nisreen Naji Al-Khawaldeh, Othman Khalid Al-Shboul, Fatima Zahra Masrar

“…This study aimed to analyze the impact of culture-based classes on ICC dimensions and language skills learning, examine English teachers' instructional strategies regarding culture and interculturality, and explore whether current pedagogy caters to ICC dimensions and language skills among EFL undergraduate learners. …”
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COVID-19-related attitudes, risk perceptions, preventive behaviours and economic impact in sub-Saharan African countries: implementing a longitudinal phone-based survey protocol in... by Gwenaëlle Maradan, Elhadji Ba, Assane Ndiaye, Cheikh Sokhna, Patrick Peretti-Watel, Valérie Seror, Sébastien Cortaredona, Jocelyn Raude, Olivier L’Haridon, Cyril Berenger, El-Hadj Ba

“…Introduction Rural areas are considered safe havens against the increased spread of COVID-19 and associated restrictive measures, especially in contexts where public authorities are not in a position to systematically and substantially ease COVID-19-induced economic shocks. …”
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Monitoring individual rice field flooding dynamics over a large scale to improve mosquito surveillance and control by Mauricianot Randriamihaja, Tokiniaina M. Randrianjatovo, Michelle V. Evans, Felana A. Ihantamalala, Vincent Herbreteau, Christophe Révillion, Eric Delaitre, Thibault Catry, Andres Garchitorena

“…There is, therefore, increasing interest in the use of larval source management (LSM) to supplement current insecticide-based interventions. …”
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Research on Outdoor Thermal Comfort Strategies for Residential Blocks in Hot-Summer and Cold-Winter Areas, Taking Wuhan as an Example by Yongkuan Li, Yuchen Zeng, Wenyu Tu, Guang Ao, Guiyuan Li

“…With the intensification of climate challenges driven by rapid urbanization, the microclimate and thermal comfort of residential blocks have attracted increasing attention. Current research predominantly focuses on isolated morphological factors—such as building orientation, layout patterns, and height-to-width ratios—while neglecting the synergistic effects of multifactorial spatial configurations on outdoor thermal comfort. …”
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Neonates at Risk: Understanding the Impact of High-Risk Pregnancies on Neonatal Health by Rozeta Sokou, Alexandra Lianou, Maria Lampridou, Polytimi Panagiotounakou, Georgios Kafalidis, Styliani Paliatsiou, Paraskevi Volaki, Andreas G. Tsantes, Theodora Boutsikou, Zoi Iliodromiti, Nicoletta Iacovidou

“…High-risk pregnancies (HRPs) constitute a significant global health issue due to their strong association with increased maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. …”
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Examining a teacher-led physically active mathematics intervention: teachers’ perceptions of the facilitators and barriers to implementation in UK primary schools by Nathan S. Wood, Simon B. Cooper, Karah J. Dring, Daniele Magistro, Ruth Boat

“…Key facilitators identified in this study included training, availability of ready-to-use resources, and increased teacher confidence. Furthermore, physically active lessons (PALs) were easier to implement in contexts where play-based learning approaches from the early years foundations stage could naturally extend into subsequent years. …”
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Resolution on the results of the first working meeting of the scientific advisory board «Actual problems of glycemic variability as a new criterion of glycemic control and safety o... by Mikhail B. Antsiferov, Gagik R. Galstyan, Alexey V. Zilov, Alexander Y. Mayorov, Tatyana N. Markova, Nikolay A. Demidov, Olga M. Koteshkova, Dmitry N. Laptev, Alisa V. Vitebskaya

“…The aims of the working meeting were to conduct a comprehensive data analysis of the relationship between GV and hypoglycaemia; to gather and analyse published data and the experience of decrease in GV and improved outcomes of diabetes against the background of different types of insulin therapy; to compare existing methods of glycaemia monitoring and GV assessment and examine their validity and availability in real practice in the context of limited budget and to analyse the informativeness and clinical and prognostic significance of various parameters of GV assessment and to determine their reasonable &lsquo;minimum&rsquo; for a comprehensive assessment of GV as a criterion for evaluating the effectiveness of DM treatment and the predictors of negative diabetes outcomes. …”
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Quelle prise en compte des compétences collectives et distribuées dans la gestion des compétences professionnelles ? by Alexandre Largier, Catherine Delgoulet, Cécilia De la Garza

“…Collective work in companies is currently paradoxical: on the one hand, its value is increased through various forms of cooperation, and on the other hand, it is restricted in its makeup and sustainability by new kinds of employment. …”
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A systematic review on search‐based test suite reduction: State‐of‐the‐art, taxonomy, and future directions by Amir Sohail Habib, Saif Ur Rehman Khan, Ebubeogu Amarachukwu Felix

“…The study's main objective is to examine and classify the current state‐of‐the‐art approaches used in search‐based TSR contexts. …”
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Advances in Wearable Sensors for Learning Analytics: Trends, Challenges, and Prospects by Huaqing Hong, Ling Dai, Xiulin Zheng

“…Wearable sensor technology is increasingly being integrated into educational settings, offering innovative approaches to enhance teaching and learning experiences. …”
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