HORMONE IMBALANCE AS A MANIFESTATION OF STRESS IN THE FORMATION OF OLIGOMENORRHEA IN TEENAGE GIRLS by В. Диннік, О. Диннік, С. Новохатська

“… Stress is currently the most significant factor contributing to reproductive function disorders and has become a major public health problem in the 21st century. …”
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Assessing the Potential Risk of Invasion of the Neophyte <i>Pluchea ovalis</i> (Pers.) DC. (Asteraceae) in the Canarian Archipelago Using an Ensemble of Species Distribution Modell... by Juan José García-Alvarado, Miguel Pestano-González, Cristina González-Montelongo, Agustín Naranjo-Cigala, José Ramón Arévalo

“…In addition, we forecasted the potential distribution of <i>Pluchea ovalis</i> under different climate change conditions (SSP126, SSP370, and SSP585), showing how its habitability would increase in the worst scenarios. Both contexts favor areas gained by the species in places where they are currently not present, revealing new suitable sectors in the westernmost islands.…”
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Stretchability and Melt Strength Enhancement of Biodegradable Polymer Blends for Packaging Solutions by Katy D. Laevsky, Achiad Zilberfarb, Amos Ophir, Ana L. Dotan

“…Biodegradable polymers offer environmental advantages compared to fossil-based alternatives, but they currently lack the stretchability required for demanding applications such as mesh fabrics for woven flexible intermediate bulk container (FIBC) bags and stretch, shrink, and cling films. …”
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Factors Related to Health Resilience in Students Affected by Disaster at Campus Graha Ananda Palu by Sadli Syam, Muhammad Sabri Syahrir, Muhammad Aji Satria, Iin Irawati

“…Follow stages disaster in Palu City, when these are the people affected disaster in Palu City now currently in phase recovery going to resilience, namely restore normal condition and strengthen Power stand public to disaster. …”
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Methods for the health technology assessment of complex interventions: a protocol for a scoping review by Tracy Merlin, Abdolvahab Baghbanian, Drew Carter, Shuhong Wang

“…Introduction In healthcare policy and economic literature, research on the health technology assessment (HTA) of complex interventions (CIs) is becoming increasingly important. In many developed countries, HTA guides decision-making to help achieve greater value for money when funding health care. …”
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Fuel cell technologies in the automotive sector: A focus on proton exchange membrane and Alkaline fuel cells by Vijay Bhooshan Kumar, Aakash Collin, M. Gopi Sankar, Kanakasabapathi Subramanian

“…The automotive industry currently relies heavily on internal combustion engine (ICE) technology, which consumes large amounts of fossil fuels and significantly contributes to global environmental degradation and the ongoing energy crisis. …”
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Implementation of a community-based LC-UV drug checking service: promising preliminary findings on feasibility and validity by Nicolas Fabresse, Eurydice Papias, Alma Heckenroth, Victor Martin, Daniel Allemann, Perrine Roux

“…Abstract Background The increasing diversity of psychoactive substances on the unregulated drug market poses significant health, psychological, and social risks to people who use drugs (PWUD). …”
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Teaching communication skills to OTL-HNS residents: multisource feedback and simulated scenarios by Pier-Luc Beaudoin, Mathilde Labbé, Amanda Fanous, Meredith Young, Jamie Rappaport, Yoon Soo Park, John Manoukian, Lily H. P. Nguyen

“…Abstract Background Effective communication has been linked to a reduction in adverse events and improved patient compliance. Currently in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (OTL-HNS) residency programs, there is limited explicit teaching of communication skills. …”
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An in-depth understanding of stakeholders’ experiences about their participation in the co-production of ‘Maze Out’: a serious game for the treatment of eating disorders by Maria Mercedes Guala, Aida Bikic, Kim Bul, David Clinton, Anette Søgaard Nielsen, Helene Nygaard Nielsen, Martina Scarpelli, Luciana Schneider, Regina Christiansen

“…Abstract Background Co-production is increasingly used in mental health research and clinical settings. …”
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Expanding a primary care nurse practitioner fellowship to support rural and underserved pediatric patients in the US by Aaron Carpenter, Catherine Haut, Sarah Wawrzynski, Stacey Bachman, Lisa Kelly

“… Context: A significant shortage of primary care and mental healthcare providers currently exists in the US and is predicted to worsen, emphasizing the imperative for mental health training and collaboration within primary care settings, especially in rural and underserved areas. …”
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Trade-Off Between Growth Regimes in <i>Chlorella vulgaris</i>: Impact on Carotenoid Production by Patrícia Acosta Caetano, Pricila Pinheiro Nass, Mariany Costa Deprá, Tatiele Casagrande do Nascimento, Eduardo Jacob-Lopes, Leila Queiroz Zepka

“…In this context, this study aims to investigate the carotenoid profile of <i>Chlorella vulgaris</i> through growth curve experiments conducted under photoautotrophic and heterotrophic regimes. …”
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Epidemiology of Horsepox. The New Aspects by L. F. Stovba, A. A. Petrov, S. A. Melnikov, O. V. Chukhralia, N. K. Cherniкova, S. V. Borisevich

“…Although horsepox is currently considered extinct, its pathogen may persist in unknown reservoirs. …”
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The Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Registry at 150,000 by Matthew S. Tong, Jeremy A. Slivnick, Behzad Sharif, Han W. Kim, Alistair A. Young, Lilia M. Sierra-Galan, Kanae Mukai, Afshin Farzaneh-Far, Sadeer Al-Kindi, Angel T. Chan, George Dibu, Michael D. Elliott, Vanessa M. Ferreira, John Grizzard, Sebastian Kelle, Simon Lee, Maan Malahfji, Steffen E. Petersen, Venkateshwar Polsani, Olga H. Toro-Salazar, Kamran A. Shaikh, Chetan Shenoy, Monvadi B. Srichai, Jadranka Stojanovska, Qian Tao, Janet Wei, Jonathan W. Weinsaft, W. Benjamin Wince, Priya D. Chudgar, Matthew Judd, Robert M. Judd, Dipan J. Shah, Orlando P. Simonetti

“…ABSTRACT: Background: Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) is increasingly utilized to evaluate expanding cardiovascular conditions. …”
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Biomimetic Robotics and Sensing for Healthcare Applications and Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review by H. M. K. K. M. B. Herath, Nuwan Madusanka, S. L. P. Yasakethu, Chaminda Hewage, Byeong-Il Lee

“…By consolidating current research efforts, this review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the state of the art, serving as a foundation for future investigations aimed at improving healthcare outcomes and enhancing quality of life.…”
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Risk Factors for Financial Toxicity in Patients With Pancreatic Cancer by Jing Wang, Jialu Cui, Xiaoyuan Wang, Zhihua Li, Yang Liu, Baoxin Shi

“…Financial toxicity (FT), as a concept describing the economic burden on patients, is crucial to comprehend the extent and determinants within specific contexts. Objective To understand the current status of FT among Chinese pancreatic cancer (PC) patients, identify risk factors for FT, and summarize the characteristics of high‐risk groups. …”
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Development of a hydrogel-based three-dimensional (3D) glioblastoma cell lines culture as a model system for CD73 inhibitor response study by Marjan Bahraminasab, Samira Asgharzade, Ali Doostmohamadi, Atefeh Satari, Farkhonde Hasannejad, Samaneh Arab

“…GBM cells treated with CD73 inhibitors significantly decreased the proliferation rate and expression of VEGF and HIF1-α in the optimal hydrogel. …”
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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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Investigating the Therapeutic Effects of Albendazole, Mebendazole, and Praziquantel Nanocapsules in Hydatid Cyst-Infected Mice by Nooshinmehr Soleymani, Soheil Sadr, Cinzia Santucciu, Abbas Rahdar, Giovanna Masala, Hassan Borji

“…Drug resistance is the main challenge in treating parasitic diseases, including cystic echinococcosis (CE). Hence, the current study aims to investigate the effect of nanocapsules containing albendazole (ABZ), mebendazole (MBZ), and praziquantel (PZQ) on treating hydatid cysts in mice using these high-potency drugs. …”
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Effect of Tin Oxide/Black Paint Coating on Absorber Plate Temperature for Improved Solar Still Production: A Controlled Indoor and Outdoor Investigation by Sayfar Rasachak, Rana Sami Ullah Khan, Laveet Kumar, Taiba Zahid, Usman Ghafoor, Jeyraj Selvaraj, Rehena Nasrin, Muhammad Shakeel Ahmad

“…The current high-end and large-scale technologies are becoming way more expensive and not friendly to the environment. …”
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Environmental awareness factor of used cell phones by N. Wibowo, R. Nurcahyo, D.S. Gabriel

“…This research aimed to increase community involvement and the collection of used cell phones from households in e-waste management in Indonesia. …”
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