A Critical Evaluation of Intervention Studies for Reducing Sexism and a Suggestion for a Classification by Nihan Selin Soylu Konak, İbrahim Mert Teközel

“…The major goal of this research is to review intervention studies and the current literature on the effects of sexism, as well as draw attention to the theoretical and methodological limitations of intervention studies and suggest a new classification model for future studies. …”
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Study on the Effectiveness of Slow-Release Fertilizer Combining Maggot waste and Azospirillum brasilense on the Growth of Choy Sum (Brassica rapa var. parachinensis) by Alvin Bowen Wijaya, Achmad Fauzi Kusuma, Clive Nathan Pangestu, Vincenzio Jocelino, Verga Windi Akbar, Dego Yusa Ali

“…However, current SRF formulations still rely on costly and environmentally unfriendly chemical substrates. …”
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Dual contribution of ASIC1a channels in the spinal processing of pain information by deep projection neurons revealed by computational modeling. by Magda Chafaï, Ariane Delrocq, Perrine Inquimbert, Ludivine Pidoux, Kevin Delanoe, Maurizio Toft, Frederic Brau, Eric Lingueglia, Romain Veltz, Emmanuel Deval

“…All deep WDR-like neurons recorded from spinal slices exhibit an ASIC current with biophysical and pharmacological characteristics consistent with functional expression of ASIC1a homomeric channels. …”
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Modeling performance of different sustainable self-compacting concrete pavement types utilizing various sample geometries by Saadoon Tahseen D., Obaidi Hadel, Dulaimi Anmar, Ghiassi Bahman

“…The crucial and essential characteristic of the concrete is its compressive performance. The current plan is to investigate and predict how geometries of specimen affected the mechanical performance of environmentally friendly self-compacting normal-strength concrete (NSC) and high-strength concrete (HSC) containing recycled concrete as partial replacement of virgin (not recycled) aggregate, and using of pozzolanic material (fly ash) as replacement of cement. …”
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On the influence of artificially distorted images in firearm detection performance using deep learning by Patricia Corral-Sanz, Alvaro Barreiro-Garrido, A. Belen Moreno, Angel Sanchez

“…Moreover, the images containing these targets are usually cluttered, and firearms can appear as partially occluded. …”
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Media Representation of the Ethical Issues Pertaining to Brain–Computer Interface (BCI) Technology by Savannah Beck, Yuliya Liberman, Veljko Dubljević

“…Conclusions: Current discussion of ethical issues reflects growing news coverage of companies such as Neuralink, and reveals a mounting distrust of BCI technology. …”
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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on rural communities: a cross-sectional study in the Sichuan Province of China by Mohsin Shafi, Junrong Liu, Deng Jian, Imran Ur Rahman, Xunwei Chen

“…Objective Recently, China has experienced a considerable influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on the local people’s health and economy. Hence, the current research aims to investigate the psychological and socioeconomic impact of COVID-19 on rural communities in the Sichuan Province of China.Methods A total of 499 participants (village representatives of Sichuan Province) were approached to partake in a cross-sectional online survey and share their experience regarding the ongoing pandemic. …”
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Texture Analysis of CT Images in Differential Diagnosis of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer by V. O. Vorobeva, I. E. Tyurin

“…Background. In current clinical practice, the information contained in computed tomography (CT) images of lung cancer is not used to its full extent – only a few semantic characteristics (e.g. size, contours, nature of contrast agent accumulation, etc.). …”
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Whole-cell modeling of E. coli colonies enables quantification of single-cell heterogeneity in antibiotic responses. by Christopher J Skalnik, Sean Y Cheah, Mica Y Yang, Mattheus B Wolff, Ryan K Spangler, Lee Talman, Jerry H Morrison, Shayn M Peirce, Eran Agmon, Markus W Covert

“…Antibiotic resistance poses mounting risks to human health, as current antibiotics are losing efficacy against increasingly resistant pathogenic bacteria. …”
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Evaluation of the diet of a selected group of children with coeliac disease by Joanna Rachtan-Janicka

“…The aim of GFD is to provide all necessary nutrients, excluding products containing gluten or products contaminated with it. …”
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New Insights on the Formation of the Mitral Valve Chordae Tendineae in Fetal Life by Meghan Martin, Kate Gillett, Parker Whittick, Sarah Melissa Wells

“…There is an increasing understanding that some mitral valve pathologies have developmental origins. …”
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Better Brand Management Through Design Thinking by Rodica Pamfilie, Adina-Gabriela Croitoru

“…Another extremely important element in the current global context is brand, which gives the main points of differentiation for offers existing on the market. …”
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FEMININE ROMANTIC DISCOURSE: STRATEGIC WAYS OF THE PRAGMATIC-INTERROGATIVE COMMUNICATIVE TACTIC REALISATION by Oleksandra S. Romaniuk

“…The research demonstrates the potential of the complex approach to the study of interpersonal communicative effectiveness, considering such interdependent variables as objective and subjective integrative features and the strategic ways of increasing the communicative effectiveness. The complex approach also involves the communicative-pragmatic sphere “the external context” and the cognitive sphere “the internal context”. …”
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A high spatial resolution suitability layers to support feasible power plant site selection in China by Jianxiang Shen, Rui Wang, Shihui Zhang, Jiachen Wang, Can Wang, Wenjia Cai

“…Abstract China is undergoing significant energy system transitions to meet carbon neutrality targets, which requires the rapid deployment of new power plants, driven by the need for large-scale renewable energy expansion and increasing electricity demand. Moreover, the policy context emphasizes the critical need for effective local land planning and integrated ecological conservation. …”
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Deciphering hypothalamic pathology in ALS: insights into non-motor symptoms and disease progression by Jeryn Chang, Annissa H. Teo, Thomas B. Shaw, Luc Dupuis, Shyuan T. Ngo, Frederik J. Steyn

“…We critically examine current imaging approaches and their technical limitations and explore neuroendocrine dysfunction across the hypothalamic-pituitary axes. …”
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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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Physical culture as a key to post-injury recovery in sports: Methods and future perspectives by Olesia Kholodova, Oksana Yudenko, Oksana Konovalenko, Odnovorchenko Igor, Veronika Doroshenko

“… Sports injuries are a significant concern affecting both health and athletic performance, especially among adolescents, whose participation in organized sports continues to increase. This study explored the role of physical culture in post-injury recovery within a sports context, with a particular focus on adolescent athletes. …”
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Therapeutic use of transcranial ultrasound for epilepsy: A review by Lara Hogeveen, Paul Boon, Ann Mertens, Lennart Verhagen, Kristl Vonck

“…The limitations are addressed, and the technique is discussed in the context of currently available therapies for DRE.…”
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Exploring business students' perceptions of artificial intelligence's impact on the labor market: a pilot study by Nicolae Istudor, Vasile Dinu, George-Laurențiu Șerban-Oprescu, Liana Badea, Silvia-Elena Iacob, Andrei Hrebenciuc

“…Existing literature varies from topics touching on the AI ethics to the future of the labor market. Current research highlights significant divergences and a lack of consensus on the future implications of AI, leading to a heterogeneous perception among the general public. …”
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Regulation of Ca2+/Calmodulin-Dependent Protein Kinase II Signaling within Hippocampal Glutamatergic Postsynapses during Flurazepam Withdrawal by Damien E. Earl, Paromita Das, William T. Gunning, Elizabeth I. Tietz

“…After 2 days of withdrawal, Ca2+/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II (CaMKII) phosphorylates GluA1 subunits at Ser831, increasing channel conductance. Secondary to AMPAR potentiation, GluN2B-containing N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors (NMDARs), known binding partners of CaMKII, are selectively removed from the postsynaptic density (PSD). …”
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