New Developments in the EU Internal Market – Harmonisation vs. Mutual Recognition by Ljubica Dzabirova

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Investigating the Key Factors Influencing the Profitability of Romanian Public Water Supply and Sewerage Services by Kamer-Ainur Aivaz, Dorin Jula, Octavia Moise, George Banghiore, Diane Paula Corina Vancea, Andreea Simona Săseanu

“…Efficient management of non-revenue water and damage reduction were also found to be key to improve financial performance and increase sustainability. The paper provides an in-depth understanding of market mechanisms and can support the development of more effective public policies for water resource management in the context of current socio-economic and environmental challenges. …”
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VigorBaby dietary supplement administration to mice during pregnancy and lactation alleviated ovarian disorders induced by Zearalenone in offsprings by Xuan Liu, Wen-Meng Bian, Yan-Qin Feng, Jia-Tian Tang, Ning Zuo, Jun-Jie Wang, Massimo De Felici, Xin Wang, Wei Shen

“…We exposed pregnant and lactating mice to 40 μg/kg body weight (bw) of ZEN to confirm and extend previous observational reports. The current study demonstrated that ZEN exposure increased reactive oxygen species (ROS), DNA damage, and mitochondrial dysfunction in the ovaries of neonatal offspring, leading to primordial follicle (PF) impairment. …”
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Factor-H-related protein 1 (FHR1), a promotor of para-inflammation in age-related macular degeneration by Andjela Sekulic, Sarah M. Herr, Kelly Mulfaul, Inga-Marie Pompös, Silvia Winkler, Carola Dietrich, Benedikt Obermayer, Robert F. Mullins, Thomas Conrad, Peter F. Zipfel, Florian Sennlaub, Christine Skerka, Olaf Strauß

“…Polymorphisms in complement factor-H increase, while absence of factor-H-related protein-1 (FHR1) decreases the AMD risk, currently explained by their opposing relationship. …”
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NMDA Receptor–Mediated Ca2+ Flux Attenuated by the NMDA Receptor/TRPM4 Interface Inhibitor Brophenexin by Jordan Casby, Benjamin M. Gansemer, Stanley A. Thayer

“…Incubating cultures in Mg2+‐free buffer containing tetrodotoxin, 6‐cyano‐7‐nitroquinoxaline‐2,3‐dione, and bicuculline for 30 min inhibited NMDA‐evoked increases in intracellular Ca2+ concentration ([Ca2+]i) recorded at 22°C by 50% ± 18% and prevented inhibition by brophenexin. …”
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Flood Risk Mitigation by Spatial Planning—Lessons Learned From Municipal Consultation by Stefan Greiving, Stefanie Wolf, Daniela Michalski, Mark Fleischhauer

“…The flood event that hit the German states of Rhineland‐Palatinate and North Rhine‐Westphalia in mid‐July 2021 increased municipal awareness for flood‐sensitive planning. …”
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Research Progress on the Impact of Nighttime Outdoor Environments on Residents’ Health by Chongxian CHEN, Xinrui XIONG, Guangsi LIN, Jingyi LIU

“…As research in this area continues to expand, there is an urgent need to synthesize existing knowledge, identify current limitations, and provide guidance for future investigations. …”
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Tax Exemptions and R;D Expenditures in Iran Saeed Dorokhshi Moghaddam by Saeed Dorokhshi Moghaddam, Bahram Sahabi, Hassan Heydari, Sajad Barkhordari

“…Aim and Introduction The belief that innovation is a crucial factor in driving economic growth has led governments worldwide to increase investment in research and development (R&D). …”
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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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Histopathological study of the testes in three genetic lines of Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica) exposed to different doses of L-Arginine by Ahmed Shaker, israa Abd Alsada, Questan Ameen, Luay Alsalihi, Adel Hussen

“…Birds were divided by color into three groups and fed diets containing different arginine levels from age 30 to 90 days. …”
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An Innovation Machine Learning Approach for Ship Fuel-Consumption Prediction Under Climate-Change Scenarios and IMO Standards by Bassam M. Aljahdali, Yazeed Alsubhi, Ayman F. Alghanmi, Hussain T. Sulaimani, Ahmad E. Samman

“…A sensitivity analysis identified vessel speed as the most critical factor, contributing 33% to the variance in fuel consumption, followed by engine power and current speed. Climate-change simulations showed that fuel consumption increases by an average of 22% for bulk carriers and 19% for container ships, highlighting the importance of operational optimizations. …”
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Proteases from Entamoeba spp. and Pathogenic Free-Living Amoebae as Virulence Factors by Jesús Serrano-Luna, Carolina Piña-Vázquez, Magda Reyes-López, Guillermo Ortiz-Estrada, Mireya de la Garza

“…We also include proteases used by amoebae to degrade iron-containing proteins because iron scavenger capacity is currently considered a virulence factor for pathogens. …”
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Contextual Vulnerability Should Guide Fair Subject Selection in Xenotransplantation Clinical Trials by Gianna Strand

“…This paper describes the current transplant system’s use of subjective evaluation criteria, particularly psychosocial support and compliance. …”
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Modeling Customer Purchase Behavior in the Insurance Industry Using System Dynamics by Shabnam Jalalat, Kambiz Shahroodi, Mehdi Fadaei, Mahdi Homayounfar

“…The first scenario showed that of continuing the current conditions would lead to an increase in the gap between life insurance expenses and revenue. …”
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Regulation and governance for the implementation and management of point-of-care testing in Australia: a scoping review by Jacqueline Prestedge, Claire Kaufman, Deborah A. Williamson

“…Of the grey literature sources, fifteen current PoCT governance documents comprising of six standards, five guidelines and four frameworks at the international, national and jurisdictional level were included with an increasing number of grey literature sources since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. …”
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Characterizing dengue transmission in rural areas: A systematic review. by Olivia Man, Alicia Kraay, Ruth Thomas, James Trostle, Gwenyth O Lee, Charlotte Robbins, Amy C Morrison, Josefina Coloma, Joseph N S Eisenberg

“…Recently, studies suggest increasing dengue virus (DENV) transmission in rural populations. …”
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Study on the Leakage Diagnosis of a Chilled Water Pipeline Network System Based on Pressure Variation Rate Analysis for Climate Change Mitigation by Xuan Zhou, Fei Liu, Lisheng Luo, Shiman Peng, Junlong Xie

“…In the context of increasing climate variability and extreme weather, chilled water systems face mounting challenges due to amplified heating and cooling demands and prevalent pipe leakages. …”
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Sirtuins and Their Role in the Aging Eye (Review) by L. K. Moshetova, O. I. Abramova, K. I. Turkina, M. K. Nurbekov, O. P. Dmitrenko, I. N. Saburina, S. A. Kochergin

“…The magnitude of this problem is becoming increasingly apparent as the population ages and the number of older people increases. …”
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In vitro and preclinical evaluation of the antifungal activity of 6-methoxy-1 H-indole-2-carboxylic acid produced by Bacillus toyonensis strain OQ071612 formulated as nanosponge hy... by Sayed E. El-Sayed, Neveen A. Abdelaziz, Ghadir S. El-Housseiny, Khaled M. Aboshanab

“…Abstract Background In a previous study, 6-methoxy-1 H-indole-2-carboxylic acid (MICA) was isolated from the culture broth of Bacillus toyonensis strain OQ071612 soil isolate in our laboratory, and it demonstrated promising antifungal activities. The current study was designed to create a nanosponge (NS)-hydrogel (HG)-containing MICA followed by in vitro and preclinical evaluation for potential clinical use in the topical treatment of mycotic infections. …”
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Short Research Report: A universal socio-emotional learning programme for child adjustment and peer relationships by Sofia Moreira, Vera Coelho, Carla Peixoto, Andreia Espain, Helena Azevedo

“…Universal SEL interventions have garnered increasing attention in educational systems worldwide, including in Portuguese schools, with short- and long-term benefits for students, such as social and emotional competencies, academic performance, and positive attitudes and behaviours. …”
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