A prolonged chronological lifespan is an unexpected benefit of the [PSI+] prion in yeast. by Kai Wang, Ronald Melki, Mehdi Kabani

“…Self-replicating 'proteinaceous infectious particles' or prions are responsible for complex heritable traits in the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Our current understanding of the biology of yeast prions stems from studies mostly done in the context of actively dividing cells in optimal laboratory growth conditions. …”
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Professional Training in the Agricultural Sector. Case Study: Romania by Simona-Beatrice MANOLACHE, Cristian Marian RADU, Silvius STANCIU

“…Preparing a qualified workforce for the agricultural sector is a current issue at national levels in Romania an in the EU. …”
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The influence of AI on price forecasting. The view of the academic community by Alexandra-Cristina-Daniela Ciuverca, Simona‑Vasilica Oprea

“… In the context of the impressive development of Big Data, AI algorithms have proven their efficiency in processing and analyzing large volumes of data. …”
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AUTOLOGOUS STEM CELL TRANSPLANTATION FOR CHRONIC LYMPHOCYTIC LEUKEMIA STILL A VALID TREATMENT OPTION, OR IS THE GAME OVER ? by Fabienne McClanahan, Peter Dreger

“…The role of autoSCT has also been explored in the context of FCR, and it was demonstrated that its effect is inferior to the currently established optimal treatment regimen. …”
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Unraveling the complex relationship between night shift work and diabetes: exploring mechanisms and potential interventions by Yuye Zhu, Jing Mi

“…Further studies must persist in exploring these mechanisms and implementing successful tactics to safeguard the wellbeing of shift workers in our current societal context.…”
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Consequences, costs and cost-effectiveness of workforce configurations in English acute hospitals by Peter Griffiths, Christina Saville, Jane Ball, David Culliford, Jeremy Jones, Francesca Lambert, Paul Meredith, Bruna Rubbo, Lesley Turner, Chiara Dall’Ora

“…These findings lend support to policy initiatives aimed at increasing the supply of RNs. Study registration This study is registered as Current Controlled Trials ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04374812. …”
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Outcomes of COVID-19 on Patients with Cancer: A Scoping Review by Amjad Alrehaili, Samah Sofar, Duha Wazqar

“… Context: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an unprecedented global health crisis. …”
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COVID-19 and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: Risk Assessment, Shared Molecular Pathways, and Therapeutic Challenges by Iolanda Valentina Popa, Mircea Diculescu, Cătălina Mihai, Cristina Cijevschi-Prelipcean, Alexandru Burlacu

“…Conclusions. Using the current understanding of SARS-CoV-2 as well as other pathogenic coronaviruses immunopathology, we showed why IBD patients should not be considered at an increased risk of infection or more severe outcomes. …”
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Fishing, offshore wind energy, climate change and marine spatial planning: Is it possible to plan for a best use of space? by Neda Trifonova, Beth E. Scott, Stephen C. L. Watson, Claire Szostek, Morgane Declerck, Nicola Beaumont

“…This perspective provides a methodology roadmap that considers the link between, and the need for, both food and energy security from our oceans and provides a route to increased certainty in our current choices for the long‐term sustainable use of our oceans.…”
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The Silent Burden of De Novo Metastatic Prostate Cancer in the Middle East: A Call for Region-Specific Screening Guidelines by Noura Abbas, Laudy Chehade, Zahi Abdul Sater, Ali Shamseddine

“…<b>Methods</b>: We conducted a comprehensive narrative review of epidemiological data on prostate cancer in the ME, examining trends in incidence and mortality, de novo metastatic cases, and current screening practices. Additionally, we assessed the applicability of international guidelines for prostate cancer screening to the ME context. …”
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Optical Identification of Plasmodium falciparum Malarial Byproduct for Parasite Density Estimation by Jerry Opoku-Ansah, Moses Jojo Eghan, Benjamin Anderson, Johnson Nyarko Boampong, Raymond Edziah, Peter Osei-Wusu Adueming, Charles Lloyd Yeboah Amuah

“…Empirical computation of ratio of the ODs for the blood absorption bands revealed reduction in the ODs with increasing PD. Multispectral images containing uninfected red blood cells (u-RBCs) and P. falciparum‐infected red blood cells (i-RBCs) on unstained blood smear slides exhibited spectrally determined decrease in both reflected and scattered pixel intensities and increase in transmitted pixel intensities with increasing PD. …”
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A Sociological Study of Monetary Attitudes among Citizens of Tehran by Nahid Abdoli, Asadollah Babaiefard

“…IntroductionAs the physical form of money increasingly gives way to digital representations in electronic societies, its role continues to transform. …”
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MANAGEMENT OF MYCOTOXINS CONTAMINATION OF FEED INPUTS ON THE AGRI-FOOD CHAIN by Ionuţ Silviu BEIA, Roxana CICEOI, Violeta Alexandra ION, Rodica TĂNĂSUICĂ, Liliana BĂDULESCU

“…Given the implementation of the requirements of the European Green Deal, especially those related to organic products, and in the context of climate change, especially regarding temperature and humidity fluctuations, the increase of the presence of mycotoxins in food and feed is highly expected. …”
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Rebuilding the Unity of the Muslim Umma: Strategic Pathways in the Wake of the Al-Aqsa Storm Operation (Ṭūfān al-Aqṣā) by Mohamad Rafia

“…Originality: The originality of this work lies in harnessing the current geopolitical changes in the context of Al-Aqsa Storm operation to design a comprehensive strategy to uniting the Muslim Ummah. …”
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Updated clinical and economic analysis of using follitropin alfa in combination with assisted reproductive technologies in 2022 by D. G. Shchurov, D. V. Blinov, N. V. Bashmakova, M. A. Polzikov, A. S. Semikhin

“…Savings in direct medical costs in the current study compared to 2021 increased by 117%.Conclusion. …”
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Mapping the Dream: Designing Optimal E-Bike Routes in Valparaíso, Chile, Using a Multicriteria Analysis and an Experimental Study by Vicente Aprigliano, Catalina Toro, Gonzalo Rojas, Iván Bastías, Marcus Cardoso, Tálita Santos, Marcelino Aurélio Vieira da Silva, Emilio Bustos, Ualison Rébula de Oliveira, Sebastian Seriani

“…These findings challenge the current regulatory limit of 250 W for non-motorized vehicles in Chile, highlighting the potential benefits of increasing their power limits to enhance sustainable mobility in the hilly urban contexts of this country. …”
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In Vitro and In Vivo Comparison of Changes in Antibiotics Susceptibility of E. coli and Chicken’s Intestinal Flora after Exposure to Amoxicillin or Thymol by Soukayna Hriouech, Ahmed A. Akhmouch, Mariam Tanghort, Hanane Chefchaou, Aouatef Mzabi, Najat Chami, Adnane Remmal

“…E. coli strain was subcultured on agar plates containing increasing concentrations of either amoxicillin or thymol. …”
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Absorbable hemostatic hydrogels comprising composites of sacrificial templates and honeycomb-like nanofibrous mats of chitosan by Eric E. Leonhardt, Nari Kang, Mostafa A. Hamad, Karen L. Wooley, Mahmoud Elsabahy

“…The CDPE template enables the assembly of imprinted chitosan honeycomb-like monolithic mats, containing highly entangled nanofibers with diameters of 9.2 ± 3.7 nm, thereby achieving an increase in the surface area of chitosan to improve hemostatic efficiency. …”
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Utilizing pistachio green hull extract to produce sugar-free muffins with antioxidant and antidiabetic potential by Amin Karimi, Amir pouya Ghandehari Yazdi, Mohsen Barzegar, Mohammad Rahmati, Nooshin Bazsefidpar, Arash Soltani, Seid Mahdi Jafari

“…The current study aimed to produce sugar-free muffins containing pistachio green hull extract (PGHE) as a natural source of antioxidant and antidiabetic compounds. …”
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OPTIMIZATION OF THE AMOUNT OF COKE FILLING USAGE IN CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEMS FOR AN ANODE GROUNDING MODEL IN THE FORM OF A HEMISPHERE by V. G. Kiselev, E. N. Ruzich, C. V. Chung

“…As a result of these calculations, we proposed a modernized anode ground with a normalized amount of coke filling, that has increased safety in comparison with the traditional product, since it allows to reduce  risks, caused by generation of positive DС stray currents of cathodic protection system, to other underground metal constructions. …”
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