M1 macrophages – unexpected contribution to tumor progression by Olga V. Kovaleva, Madina A. Rashidova, Vasiliy V. Sinyov, Olga S. Malashenko, Alexei Gratchev, Alexei Gratchev

“…In this review, we examine the complex, context-dependent function of M1 macrophages and reassess current strategies aimed at enhancing their cytotoxicity. …”
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Ukrainian-Polish Relations Through the Prism of Scientific Schools of International Relations by Tetiana Yelova, Antonina Shulіak

“… The purpose of this article is to explore the theoretical foundations and methodological approaches of leading academic schools in the field of international relations to gain a deeper understanding of Ukrainian-Polish relations in the context of the European Union's enlargement policy. …”
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Association of plasma levels of Sestrin2 with adiposity and metabolic function indices in healthy and diabetic subjects from Qatar Biobank by Muhammad Ammar Zahid, Shahenda Salah Abdelsalam, Hicham Raïq, Hanan H. Abunada, Aijaz Parray, Abdelali Agouni

“…Conversely, in the diabetic cohort, higher Sestrin2 levels were paradoxically linked to increased triglycerides (OR: 1.57), the product of triglyceride glucose and waist circumference (OR: 1.8), body fat (OR: 1.72), waist circumference (OR: 1.82), waist-to-hip ratio (OR: 1.96) and metabolic syndrome (OR: 1.48).ConclusionsThese findings suggest that Sestrin2 may play a complex and context-dependent role in metabolic regulation, potentially serving as a protective factor in healthy individuals but contributing to metabolic dysfunction in the context of established diabetes. …”
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Methodology for Managing Financial Resources in Credit Institutions by A. G. Mikheev

“…The current state of credit and banking sector is characterized by high competition between credit institutions, taking place in context of increasing business volatility. …”
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Enhancing malaria elimination in high-transmission settings: the synergy of concurrent vector control and chemotherapy by Ronald Mulebeke, Adoke Yeka, Jean-Pierre van Geertruyden

“…Thus, tailoring strategies to the specific local context and transmission dynamics is essential for maximizing impact. …”
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PSG-Pair: A Psychological Snapshot Guided Model for Improved Query-Response Pairing in Psychological Wellness Communities for University Students by Yongsheng Ma, Xianhui Sun, Aiqun Ma

“…Additionally, while the current evaluation metrics adequately reflect the retrieval and pairing capabilities, there is a need for the development of more tailored evaluation systems to assess models within the unique context of psychological wellness support for university students. …”
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Evaluating Generative AI in Mental Health: Systematic Review of Capabilities and Limitations by Liying Wang, Tanmay Bhanushali, Zhuoran Huang, Jingyi Yang, Sukriti Badami, Lisa Hightow-Weidman

“…ObjectivesThis systematic review aims to evaluate the current capabilities of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) models in the context of mental health applications. …”
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Ramadan fasting and exercise combination therapy: A novel approach for osteoporosis prevention in ovariectomized rats by Tarfa Albrahim, Raghad Alangry, Raghad Alotaibi, Leen Almandil, Sara Alburikan, Hisham S. Aloudah, Mohammed Alahmed, Mohammed Alahmed, Mona Alonazi

“…This could be recommended as a lifestyle modification that is protective against osteoporosis, especially in the context of depleted estrogen hormone after menopause.…”
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Human Blood Serum Banks in the System of Seroepidemiological Monitoring of Population Immunity by T. A. Semenenko, V. A. Gushchin, Ya. V. Simakova, A. E. Potapkina, T. I. Subbotina, D. A. Kleymenov, A. A. Pochtovy, A. L. Ginzburg

“…Using the infrastructure of the blood serum bank makes it possible to obtain information on the seroprevalence, effectiveness of specific prevention programs and the level of susceptibility of various age and social groups of the population to vaccine-controlled infections.Conclusion. In the context of expanding the range of real and potential biological threats, the effective functioning of human blood serum banks creates additional opportunities for studying population immunity, contributing to an increase in the effectiveness of the seroepidemiological monitoring system for current infections among the population.…”
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Security and Privacy Preservation in Smart Cities During Security Surveillance: A Mapping Study by Fatima Tariq, Ayesha Afzaal, Muhammad Junaid Anjum, Faria Kanwal, Komal Bashir, Momina Shaheen

“…This study examines the different aspects of privacy preservation in the context of security surveillance in smart cities. …”
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Navigating challenges and opportunities in Ukraine’s steel industry amidst political turmoil and decarbonization initiatives by Ivanna Harasymchuk, Vladimír Kočí, Olena Tsyplitska, Vitalii Venger, Oksana Kushnirenko, Nataliia Hakhovych

“…The study provides a comprehensive assessment of the Ukrainian steel industry, focusing on its historical significance, institutional institutional prerequisites, current potential, and prospects for sustainable development. …”
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Effects of a novel non-pharmacological intervention based on respiratory biofeedback, neurofeedback and median nerve stimulation to treat children with ADHD by Eduardo Santamaría-Vázquez, Eduardo Santamaría-Vázquez, Eduardo Santamaría-Vázquez, Anayali Estudillo-Guerra, Lna Ali, Diana Martinez, Roberto Hornero, Roberto Hornero, Leon Morales-Quezada

“…Despite its high prevalence, current pharmacological treatments are not effective in 30% of cases and show poor long-term adherence. …”
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Healthcare-Associated Infections: The Role of Microbial and Environmental Factors in Infection Control—A Narrative Review by Andreea M. Sandu, Mariana C. Chifiriuc, Corneliu O. Vrancianu, Roxana-E. Cristian, Cristina F. Alistar, Marian Constantin, Mihaela Paun, Alexandru Alistar, Loredana G. Popa, Mircea I. Popa, Ana C. Tantu, Manuela E. Sidoroff, Mara M. Mihai, Andreea Marcu, George Popescu, Monica M. Tantu

“…Also, we discussed the latest findings regarding the relationships of AR with climate change and environmental pollution in the context of the One Health approach. Phage therapy is an emerging option that can offer an alternative to ineffective antibiotic treatments for antibiotic-resistant bacteria causing HAIs. …”
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Not just money: what mothers value in conditional cash transfer programs in India by David Bishai, Krishna D Rao, Shivani Kachwaha, Avril Kaplan

“…Introduction Conditional cash transfers (CCTs) have become an important policy tool for increasing demand for key maternal and child health services in low/middle-income countries. …”
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Study on the Performance of Anti - Sulfur Tubing Materials 80S and 80S - 3Cr in H₂S/CO₂ Corrosion Environment by QI Jian-jing, HE Miao, YIN Zhi-fu, HUI Hao-yuan

“…Second, the potential (Ecorr) increases negatively with increasing sulfur-containing content, and the corrosion current density (Jcorr) decreases, and the Jcorr vaule of 80S-3Cr was smaller than the one of 80S under each corresponding testing condition. …”
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Dietary Passion Fruit Seed Oil Supplementation for Health and Performance of Laying Hens by Laís Garcia Cordeiro, Paola Aparecida Damázio Rodrigues, Gabrieli Andressa de Lima, Elis Omar Figueroa Castillo, Joyce Andrade da Silva, Júlia de Lima Lopes, Anna Luísa Lang, Samir Moura Kadri, Antônio Celso Pezzato, José Roberto Sartori

“…The results indicated that increasing supplementation of PFSO decreased plasma lipid oxidation (<i>n</i> = 8; linear, <i>p</i> = 0.012) and increased CAT gene expression (<i>n</i> = 8; linear, <i>p</i> = 0.001). …”
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Mining-affected water resources and ecological effects in ecologically fragile mining areas of western China by Qiangling YAO, Liqiang YU, Shengyan CHEN, Yinghu LI, Xuehua LI

“…The ecologically fragile mining area in the west is an important coal production base in China, and the current scale and intensity of coal mining has far exceeded its environmental carrying capacity, which is very likely to cause irreversible damage to the ecological environment. …”
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Evaluating the dual impact of microbial activity and aged refuse layers on landfill leachate clogging: An experimental and LCA perspective by Zhaobin Li, Waifan Tang, Shulun Mak, Siukei Lam, Qingwen Li

“…Significance: This study provides an in-depth analysis combining a review of existing literature and experimental insights into the role of microbial communities in clogging formation and the effectiveness of aged refuse layers as a mitigation measure.To provide a comprehensive assessment, a life cycle assessment (LCA) framework is employed to analyze the environmental impacts of various clogging control methods.This study contributes to theoretical advancements by integrating a comprehensive review of LCA frameworks in the context of landfill management, addressing a gap in current literature. …”
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Modeling the Potential Distribution and Future Dynamics of Important Vector <i>Culex tritaeniorhynchus</i> Under Climate Change Scenarios in China by Boyang Liu, Li Li, Zhulin Zhang, Haoyu Ran, Mingwei Xing

“…In the context of global warming, there is an increasing risk of the emergence and re-emergence of vector-borne diseases (VBDs). …”
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Improving follow-up imaging practices for patients with community-acquired pneumonia by Meirian Evans, Aazaz Rehman, Joseph Marchant, Matthew Pavitt, Rachel Buxton-Thomas

“…Introduction: The incidence of lung cancer in patients presenting to hospital with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is variably reported as 1–9.2%.1–3 The radiographic features of pneumonia and lung cancer can be similar. Therefore, in the context of lower respiratory tract symptoms, a malignancy visible on a chest X-ray may be missed.The British Thoracic Society (BTS) guidelines for the management of CAP in adults (2009) recommend that high-risk patients (aged >50 and current or ex-smokers) with consolidation on a chest X-ray should be followed up with a repeat chest X-ray 6 weeks after their initial presentation to ensure resolution of changes and to exclude an underlying malignancy.3Initial audit data in our local respiratory department showed that 41% of patients were incorrectly not followed up with repeat imaging. …”
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