Bridging computational thinking research and practice of pre-service and in-service teachers by Hasnaa Chaabi, Abdellah Azmani, Juan Manuel Dodero

“…Through a systematic review conducted across several databases, we analyzed 40 articles on the current state of Professional Development in CT within STEAM subjects, emphasizing definitions and their integration into existing curricula. …”
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When IEEE 802.11 and 5G Meet Time-Sensitive Networking by Mahin K. Atiq, Raheeb Muzaffar, Oscar Seijo, INaki Val, Hans-Peter Bernhard

“…Time-sensitive networking (TSN) standards aim at providing vendor agnostic, reliable, and deterministic communications over the Ethernet, but lack in flexibility and modularity provisions. In this context wireless communication systems are preferred given the obvious benefits in terms of increased flexibility, reduced deployment & maintenance costs, and inherent mobility support. …”
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Analysis of Thesis in Turkey between the years 2008-2020 on Mathematics Literacy by Ayşe Arzu Arı, Barış Demir

“…Although there are many graduate theses on mathematics literacy in the current situation, no detailed analysis of them has been found. …”
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Internet Addiction: A Growing Concern In India by S K Maheshwari, Sharma Preksha

“…Purpose of this paper is to present comprehensive overview of the current literature on Internet addiction. Though internet addiction is not officially recognized as a distinct behavioral disorder yet but in context of rapidly growing internet use, the internet addiction (IA) is been recognized as a global concern. …”
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Neuropshychological assessment instruments for social aggression in modern foreign studies by K.M. Shipkova

“… <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Context and</strong> <strong>relevance.</strong> The possibility of neuropsychological methods to identify organic cognitive impairments has increased interest in the neuropsychological aspects of aggressive behaviour. …”
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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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Selection of Prosthesis in Aortic Valve Surgery: Short Review and Trend in our Practice in 10 Years by Selman Dumani, Ermal Likaj, Laureta Dibra, Devis Pellumbi, Adelina Musliu, Fjoralba Qejvani, Altin Veshti

“…This paper presents current issues regarding selecting aortic valve prostheses, considering factors related to the prosthesis and the patient. …”
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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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Factors that influence anemia prevalence: a comparative study of datasets from Russia and South Africa by Maria A. Burilina, Natisha Dukhi, Aleksandra L. Mashkova, Ivan V. Nevolin, Ronel Sewpaul

“…Conclusions The comparison of socio-economic factors influencing the prevalence of anemia between Russian and South African samples has validated self-assessments as a reliable proxy for health status in the context of Russia. This methodological advancement underpins current and future research based on the extensive database of the Russia Longitudinal Monitoring Survey, encompassing approximately 2,500 indicators, to investigate disease prevalence.…”
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The impact of poverty reduction and development interventions on non-communicable diseases and their behavioural risk factors in low and lower-middle income countries: A systematic... by Jessie Pullar, Luke Allen, Nick Townsend, Julianne Williams, Charlie Foster, Nia Roberts, Mike Rayner, Bente Mikkelsen, Francesco Branca, Kremlin Wickramasinghe

“…However, studies investigating the impact of improved income on obesity tend to show an increased risk. Embedding NCD impact evaluation into development programmes is crucial in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals and the rapid epidemiological transitions facing LLMICs.…”
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Study of Radon Radiation in the Area of the Akchatau Polymetallic Mine, Republic of Kazakhstan by Yuriy Pak, Dmitriy Pak, Vladimir Matonin, Diana Ibragimova, Pavel Timoshenko, Yuriy Barkov, Anar Tebayeva, Pavel Medvedev

“…The data on the volumetric radon activity of the Akchatau territory were systematized in the context of radioecological safety. Radon (Rn²²² and Rn²²⁰) and indoor radon (isotopes Po, Pb, and Bi) make a significant contribution to radon radiation in residential and industrial premises. …”
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Valuation of informal care for the old-aged with disabilities in China—a discrete choice experiment approach by Zhan Zhao, Shuaizhen Chen, Fengyi Sun, Wenjing Cheng, Chen Chen, Elizabeth Maitland, Stephen Nicholas, Jian Wang, Lei Si, Jialong Tan

“…The probability of choosing cash compensation rose when compensation increased and fells when the care time increased. The preferences for assistance varied significantly by individual’s demographic and health-related characteristics. …”
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Direct and indirect crisis of food security due to COVID-19 emergence in Addis Ababa and Amhara regions, Ethiopia: a lesson for the inevitable pandemics by Daniel Teshome Gebeyehu, Leah East, Stuart Wark, Md Shahidul Islam

“…The objective of the current study was to assess both the direct and indirect impact of COVID-19 on individuals’ food security in the metropolitan and regional context of Ethiopia. …”
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The association between dietary fat quality and quantity and hospitalization duration in COVID-19 in Iranian patients: a cross-sectional study by Farideh Shiraseb, Atieh Mirzababaei, Atieh Mirzababaei, Mahya Mehri Hajmir, Sara Ebrahimi, Shabnam Hosseini, Zeinab Zarrinvafa, Mahnaz Sadid, Yasaman Aali, Azam Mohamadi, Azam Mohamadi, Khadijeh Mirzaei

“…While RDS odds increased over Vit E/polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) ratio tertiles, chills decreased. …”
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Thrombospondin-I is a critical modulator in non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). by Jessica Min-DeBartolo, Franklin Schlerman, Sandeep Akare, Ju Wang, James McMahon, Yutian Zhan, Jameel Syed, Wen He, Baohong Zhang, Robert V Martinez

“…Activation of PPARα pathway was supported by observed decrease in serum lipid levels. Our findings provide important insights into the role of TSP-1 in context of NAFLD/NASH and TSP-1 may be a target of interest to develop anti-fibrotic therapeutics for NAFLD/NASH.…”
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Philosophy of School Multilingualism in the Era of Political Multiculturalism. French Experience. Case of France by N. V. Litvak

“…Further research is needed, as well as the study of potential and latent risks of the current educational policy.…”
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Optimizing Green Spaces Significantly Improves Wind Environment and Accessibility in County Towns by Dan-Yin Zhang, Ling Yang, Li-Yi Feng, Jiang Liu, Xin-Chen Hong

“…The results show the following: (1) Under the vegetation ratio of trees–shrubs–herbaceous plants, the ventilation performance of the urban wind environment improved at a daily wind speed of 5 m/s. The wind speed increased from the current low base speed (0–1 m/s) to a moderate speed (2–5 m/s), significantly enhancing the comfort of the population. (2) Under the vegetation ratio of trees–shrubs–herbaceous plants, the overall disaster-prevention performance of the county improved. …”
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Drivers of Food Service Need and Use among Non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic Men with Chronic Conditions in the United States by Jeong-Hui Park, Tyler Prochnow, Ledric Sherman, Caroline D. Bergeron, Ashley Merianos, Babatunde Olubajo, Sanjeela Gandhari, Matthew L. Smith

“…Food insecurity is predominant and differs across certain races and ethnicities, which highlights the importance of community-based food service access and utilization. In this context, the current study examined factors associated with community-based food service needs and utilization among middle-aged and older non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic men with chronic conditions. …”
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