The impact of environmental and dietary exposure on gestational diabetes mellitus: a comprehensive review emphasizing the role of oxidative stress by Congcong Sun, Jiaying Shen, Rujing Fang, Huiya Huang, Yanan Lai, Yanjun Hu, Jianqiong Zheng

“…In conclusion, environmental and dietary factors exert significant influence on GDM pathogenesis while highlighting increasing attention toward understanding the role played by the oxidative stress pathway within this context. …”
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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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Development of a Correlation Model of Adherence to Sports With the Mental Health of Students Participating in Sports Leisure Time by Ahmad Mahmoudi, Mohammad Ghasemi, Reza Amin Zadeh, Danesh Zamani Rad

“…Informing people about the positive effects of physical activities on different body systems increased the tendency towards sports activities (Mostafavirad & Dehghan, 1397). …”
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Leasing impact on transformation processes in the Russian agricultural sector under sanctions pressure by A. A. Kiritsa, Yu. V. Chutcheva

“…With consideration to  the current situation in   the domestic market, decreased prices for agricultural products and rapid growth of   prices for agricultural machinery, the most promising areas for the use of  leasing mechanisms have been proposed to   help accelerate technical re-equipment in   the agricultural sector: application of   leasing solutions in   the agricultural industry that have already been tested and proven successful in   other market segments (for example, subscription, agrocarsharing, etc.); combination of   leasing mechanisms with trade-in programmes which make it  possible to  comprehensively solve issues not only of   updating machinery and tractor fleet, but also of  recycling worn-out agricultural equipment; use of   leasing mechanisms for the development of  machine and technological complexes as a   modern form of  joint use of   machinery in  agriculture which allows accelerating technical equipment of   the industry. …”
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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

“…This review aimed to present the prevalence, risk factors, current diagnosis, including artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning approaches, future perspectives in combating HAIs causative bacteria (phage therapy, microbiome-based interventions, and vaccination), and HAIs surveillance strategies. …”
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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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A novel proof of concept approach towards generating reference microplastic particles by Simon D.J. Oster, Paul E. Bräumer, Daniel Wagner, Max Rösch, Martina Fried, Vinay K.B. Narayana, Eva Hausinger, Helena Metko, Eva C. Vizsolyi, Matthias Schott, Christian Laforsch, Martin G.J. Löder

“…Abstract For almost two decades now, scientists have increasingly focused on the occurrence of microplastic particles (MPs) in the environment and their impact on environmental and human health. …”
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Effect of Nursing Protocol Regarding Nasal Skin Breakdown for Preterm Infants Receiving Continuous Positive Airway Pressure by Khadiga M. Said, Rawia A. Mohamed, Safaa F. Draz

“… Context: Neonates, particularly those who are born premature, may require ventilation assistance immediately after birth, since their lung may not be fully developed. …”
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A real-world study on the influence of unplanned reoperations on hospitalized patients using the diagnosis-related group by Rui Fan, Qifeng Chen, Shang Gao, Lili Wang, Shuqi Mao, Zhiyu Yan

“…Objective The issue of unplanned reoperations poses significant challenges within healthcare systems, with assessing their impact being particularly difficult. The current study aimed to assess the influence of unplanned reoperations on hospitalized patients by employing the diagnosis-related group (DRG) to comprehensively consider the intensity and complexity of different medical services.Methods A retrospective cohort study of surgical patients was conducted at a large tertiary hospital with two hospital districts employing data sourced from a DRG database. …”
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Determinants influencing the implementation of community health management for cognitive impairment: a qualitative study by Dongsheng Bian, Weiwei Zhang, Chenhao Yu, Xiao Han, Bu Zhao, Pairizati Abulikemu, Chenshu Shi, Yihui Wang, Guohong Li

“…Conclusion This study identified the primary facilitators and barriers to community-based cognitive impairment management within the context of current policies. To enhance the effectiveness of interventions, policymakers, health departments, and community organizations should actively address the identified barriers and leverage the facilitators. …”
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FORMATION OF CORPORATE CULTURE OF OFFICERS: FOREIGN EXPERIENC by Seliuk Volodymyr

“…The purpose of the article is to review foreign scientific research in the context of the formation of corporate culture in military organizations. …”
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Energy and Ecological Concept of a Zero-Emission Building Using Renewable Energy Sources—Case Study in Poland by Anna Barwińska-Małajowicz, Marian Banaś, Teresa Piecuch, Radosław Pyrek, Krzysztof Szczotka, Jakub Szymiczek

“…The focus of this publication is to analyze the potential for transforming standard buildings, as defined by current regulations, into zero-emission buildings powered entirely by renewable energy sources. …”
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Thematic Issue on “Red Beetroot as a Source of Nutrients, Bioactive Compounds and Pigments” by Wiesław Wiczkowski

“…Due to the development of civilization diseases, increasing attention is paid not only to the nutritional value and sensory attractiveness of certain food-plants and their products but, above all, to their profile and content of bioactive compounds since these issues may have a positive impact on human health. …”
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Macrophages on the run: Exercise balances macrophage polarization for improved health by Yotam Voskoboynik, Andrew D. McCulloch, Debashis Sahoo

“…However, the precise molecular mechanisms that govern the body’s response to exercise or/compared to periods of inactivity remain elusive. Current evidence appears to suggest that exercise exerts a seemingly dual influence on macrophage polarization states, inducing both pro-immune response M1 activation and cell-repair-focused M2 activation. …”
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Investigating the Impact of Environmental, Social, and Governance Performance on Financial and Non-Financial Performance of Companies: The Moderating Role of Structural Management... by Ghareibeh Esmailikia, Hosna Fathinia

“…In addition, after global warming, market collapse, and economic crises, stakeholders become increasingly aware of the importance of environmental, social, and governance performance as one of the non-financial components that can affect the firm's financial and non-financial performance. …”
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New possibilities for the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus. How much does the effect cost? by E. A. Pyadushkina, A. M. Lila, E. E. Yagnenkova, V. I. Ignatyeva, E. V. Derkach

“…The CEA, considering the current data allows us to conclude that the use of AFM in patients with moderate to severe SLE is economically feasible within the framework of the Russian healthcare system. …”
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Contagious viruses’ corollaries and deterioration of quality education in developing countries: an integrated model of artificial intelligence (AI) awareness and remote working by Muhammad Asif Zaheer, Tanveer Muhammad Anwar, Mohamed Albeshr, Maryam Manzoor, Zoia Khan

“…Research limitations/implications – The current study extends the AI-mediated social exchange theory (MET) by observing faculty members of HEIs in the context of remote working, perceived work stress, commitment, turnover intention, fear of contagious viruses and AI awareness. …”
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Sustainable agricultural mechanization in Timor-Leste: status, challenges and further action by Jelle Van Loon, Mayling Flores Rojas

“…Beyond this, a reform of the current government mechanization hire schemes is needed: integrated approaches, as found from business model analyses and training exercises during field missions, are needed, that entail context-specific solutions for targeted rural communities, with special attention given to participatory extension, inclusive co-validation of technologies, and private sector-led business model development around mechanization service delivery. …”
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Two decades of cropland monitoring in Changsha-Zhuzhou-Xiangtan city group: trends and future predictions by Wenbo Zhang, Dazhao Fan, Song Ji, Yang Dong, Dongzi Li, Ming Li

“…The results demonstrated that the cropland area in the CZTCG in the past 20 years has shown a two-stage trend of increasing (2000–2015, increase of 8.25%) and decreasing (2015–2020, decrease of 2.91%), and the main reasons for cropland loss in the whole process of change were forest and building, with serious loss of cropland area in Changsha County and Wangcheng District. …”
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