The Impact of Physical Activity on Retinal Health and Various Retinal Diseases by Magdalena Kwiatkowska, Gabriela Majta, Sara Kusy

“… Introduction:  The health benefits of physical activity (PA) are widely known. Currently, its role in maintaining the health of the retina and in treating various diseases of the eye is being intensively studied, which are becoming an increasingly serious public health concern. …”
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Metagenomics approaches for studying the human microbiome by Biniam Moges, Degisew Yinur Mengistu

“…Thus, this review focuses on the advancement of metagenomics for exploring the human microbiome, human microbiome metagenomics data processing, and analysis strategies. Currently used bioinformatics tools and their approaches are also discussed in the context of human microbial metagenomics.…”
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Banking Models Under the Impact of the Post-Crisis Organizational Changes Apt to Confer Sustainable Financial Stability - Romanian Experience by Claudia Gabriela Baicu, Olimpia State

“…The study focuses on the analysis of the banking sustenability and the business model in the Romanian banking system, in the context of the post-crisis organizational changes. …”
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The correlation between histopathological and ultrasound findings regarding Cesarean section scars – A three-year survey study by Oana D. Bălălău, Nicolae Bacalbașa, Cristian Bălălău, Carolina Negrei, Bianca Gălățeanu, Octav Ghinghină, Cristina Răduță, Liana Pleș, Anca D. Stănescu, Vasile A. Dumitru

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The Evolution of Anatomic Pathology by Stanley Cohen, Frederick Coffman

“…Mechanism and function in biological systems can best be understood in the context of the complex microenvironments in which they occur, and for this purpose morphologic analysis can be critical. …”
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What do we know about digital public debate? Technological affordances and democratic dilemmas by Gulbrandsen Ib T., Just Sine N.

“…We illustrate the resulting six types of participation through a review of empirical studies based in the Nordic context. We summarise what we currently know about digital public debate in a key democratic dilemma: increasing digital participation goes hand in hand with decreasing institutional trust.…”
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Voltage-controlled magnetoelectric devices for neuromorphic diffusion process by Yang Cheng, Qingyuan Shu, Albert Lee, Haoran He, Ivy Zhu, Minzhang Chen, Renhe Chen, Zirui Wang, Hantao Zhang, Chih-Yao Wang, Shan-Yi Yang, Yu-Chen Hsin, Cheng-Yi Shih, Hsin-Han Lee, Ran Cheng, Kang L. Wang

“…Together with the non-volatility of magnetic memory, we can achieve high-speed and low-cost computing, which is desirable for the increasing scale of generative models in the current era. …”
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Development of standard samples-simulators of weight fraction of acetone insoluble substances in rapeseed lecithins by O. S. Agafonov, E. V. Lisovaya, S. M. Prudnikov, E. P. Victorova

“…Currently, there is an increase in the volume of rapeseed processing, which leads to a natural increase in the production of by-products such as rapeseed lecithin. …”
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Developing a Model for Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Change the Organization’s Public Relations Unit’s Processes, With an Emphasis on Organizational Knowledge Managem... by Seyed Vahab Omat Mohammadi, Ladan Hajianvari, Kimiya Mohaqeq

“…However, comprehensive and practical frameworks for assessing the integration of artificial intelligence into current public relations practices are still lacking. …”
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In-Situ Determination of Buildings’ Thermo- Physical Characteristics by Arash Rasooli

“…In practice, the values of these parameters are not always available because the current determination methods are time-and-effort-expensive, and consequently rarely used. …”
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Standardized Outcomes for Randomized Controlled Trials Targeting Early Interventions in Patients With Moderate-to-Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: Protocol for the Development of a C... by Raphael Cinotti, Yvan Derouin, Amandine Chenet, Lydia Oujamaa, Bertrand Glize, Yoann Launey, Claire Dahyot-Fizelier, Emmanuelle Cartron, Melodie Renvoise, Benedicte Sautenet, Veronique Sebille

“…In the last 20 years, there has been an increase in clinical trials in neurocritical care, leading mostly to negative results. …”
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Similar Instances Reuse Based Numerical Control Process Decision Method for Prismatic Parts by Changhong XU, Shusheng ZHANG, Jiachen LIANG, Rui HUANG, Rong BIAN

“…As a result, if the existing NC process achievements can be fully reused, the efficiency and accuracy of NC process decision-making will improve significantly. In contrast, current NC process reuse methods focus on the feature/subpart levels, indicating that research on NC process decision-making at the part level remains limited. …”
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Whole-blood model reveals granulocytes as key sites of dengue virus propagation, expanding understanding of disease pathogenesis by Hansa Praneechit, Somchai Thiemmeca, Dararat Prayongkul, Kessiri Kongmanas, Dumrong Mairiang, Nuntaya Punyadee, Adisak Songjaeng, Nattaya Tangthawornchaikul, Nasikarn Angkasekwinai, Kanokwan Sriruksa, Yupin Suputtamongkol, Wannee Limpitikul, John P. Atkinson, Panisadee Avirutnan

“…Current models for studying DENV pathogenesis often lack the complexity of the human immune system, hindering the development of effective therapies and vaccines. …”
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Where heat does not come in waves: a framework for understanding and managing chronic heat by Mayra Cruz, Katharine J Mach, Lynée L Turek-Hankins, Kilan C Ashad-Bishop, Zinzi D Bailey, Scotney D Evans, Ashley Fanning, Margo Fernandez-Burgos, Jane Gilbert, Bereatha Howard, Monique Mahabir, Julia Marturano, Lisa N Murphy, Nkosi Muse, Joanne Pérodin, Amy C Clement

“…Research on heat and its risks has focused on heat waves as an increasing emergency under climate change, but this emphasis has obscured the chronic—not just acute and episodic—exposure of billions of people globally to increasingly dangerous levels of heat. …”
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Exome sequencing reveals a rare damaging variant in GRIN2C in familial late-onset Alzheimer's disease by Elisa Rubino, Maria Italia, Elisa Giorgio, Silvia Boschi, Paola Dimartino, Tommaso Pippucci, Fausto Roveta, Clara Maria Cambria, Gabriella Elia, Andrea Marcinnò, Salvatore Gallone, Ekaterina Rogaeva, Flavia Antonucci, Alfredo Brusco, Fabrizio Gardoni, Innocenzo Rainero

“…Primary rat hippocampal neurons overexpressing GluN2CA1072V showed an increase in NMDAR-induced currents, suggesting altered glutamatergic transmission. …”
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Automated Mapping of the Freshwater Ecosystem Functional Groups of the International Union for Conservation of Nature Global Ecosystem Typology in a Large Region of Arid Australia by Roxane J. Francis, Hedley S. Grantham, David A. Keith, Jose R. Ferrer-Paris, Richard T. Kingsford

“…The classification of freshwater ecosystems is essential for effective biodiversity conservation and ecosystem management, particularly with increasing threats. We developed an automated approach to mapping and classifying freshwater ecosystem functional groups based on the IUCN Global Ecosystem Typology (GET), offering a scalable, dynamic and efficient alternative to current manual methods. …”
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Life cycle assessment of polyethylene packaging and alternatives on the European market by Manfred Tacker, Tasja Hafner-Kuhn, Andrin Gstöhl, Experience Nduagu, Eric Vozzola, Timothee W. Roux, Rafael Auras

“…The assessment covered the material and production phase to end-of-life (EoL), based on current conditions in Europe (EU27 + UK). The potential impacts from the packaged product's production and usage phase were excluded. …”
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M.A.R.V.E.L.S. "Medical Students Advancing Research, Visibility, Education, Leadership, and Support." A Student-Driven Initiative by Molly Mehta, Kayvon Yazdanbakhsh, Elizabeth Hsu, Olga Gomeniouk, Kayla Nenninger, Devin P. Asher

“…METHODS: A committee of six second-year medical students and four faculty advisors established three networks to increase medical student involvement in research. The first is a Microsoft systems database containing contact, field of study, productivity, and project information of research faculty open to mentoring students aimed to facilitate meaningful collaboration between faculty seeking help with research projects and medical students eager to conduct research. …”
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A retrospective assessment of COVID-19 vulnerability index indicators and mortality rates pre-COVID-19 (2018–2020) and during COVID-19 (2020–2022) in a health and demographic surve... by Takwanisa Machemedze, Chodziwadziwa Whiteson Kabudula, Jean Juste Harrisson Bashingwa, Beth A. Tippett Barr, Nellie Myburgh, Sana Mahtab, Cleopas Hwinya, Stephen Tollman, Ziyaad Dangor, Shabir A. Madhi

“…Using indicators included in a COVID-19 Vulnerability Index, previously developed in South Africa, the current study established a composite COVID-19 vulnerability index, stratified into tertiles. …”
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Fatores que potencializam a participação e comunicação dos estudantes de ensino superior na modalidade a distância / Factors that enhance the participation and communication of hig... by Paula Santos Orofino, Adson Nogueira Alves, Raphael Sigolo Ruas Gonçalves, Vitor da Silva Palacios, Mônica Cristina Garbin

“…In addition to providing students with a more active participation in this communication process in the context of distance education, considering that the teaching and learning process occur in a mediated, collaborative way and through social interactions in the midst of the knowledge society. …”
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