Infinity war: Trichomonas vaginalis and interactions with host immune response by Giulia Bongiorni Galego, Tiana Tasca

“…The incidence is 156 million cases worldwide. Due to the increasing resistance of isolates to approved drugs and clinical complications that include increased risk in the acquisition and transmission of HIV, cervi-cal and prostate cancer, and adverse outcomes during pregnancy, in-creasing our understanding of the pathogen’s interaction with the host immune response is essential. …”
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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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Changes in the Species Composition and Structure of Large-Diameter Trees Along a Narrow Latitudinal Gradient in Subtropical China by Mengxian Li, Fei Huang, Xiaorong Jia

“…In recent years, the cultivation techniques of large-diameter forests have garnered increasing attention due to their significant ecological and economic values. …”
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Digital transformation in dentistry: A survey on trends and business implications by Christian Schnitzler, Sabine Bohnet-Joschko

“…Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics to understand trends and demographic correlations.Findings indicate a significant expected increase in both the treatment and economic importance of all studied technologies by 2030. …”
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Characterization of the Power Distribution Network for Commercialized STM32s Using a Resonance Frequency Measurement Method by Marie Peyrard, Gilles Jacquemod, Nicolas Froidevaux

“…The present tendency of increasing current density and operating frequency, along with decreasing operating voltage, significantly diminishes voltage margins. …”
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From Public Images of Islam to Everyday Muslim Practice by Hanna Grabenberger, Erol Yildiz

“…As European societies develop into a place of cultural and religious diversity in the context of global opening processes, voices are increasingly raised that propagate religious homogeneity in Europe and see the presence of Muslims almost exclusively as a problem. …”
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The Evolution of the Research - Development Services at the Regional Level in Romania by Cecilia-Irina RĂBONȚU, Ana-Gabriela BABUCEA

“…Studying the evolution of R & D services in the territorial profile is a major issue in the current context because these services are the first step in any stage of innovation, development, competitiveness, raising the standard of living of the population, increasing the economic well-being and social issues of a country. …”
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Therapeutic potential of eccentric exercises for age-related muscle atrophy by Jae-Young Lim

“…Interventions based specifically on increasing velocity and eccentric strength can improve function more effectively compared with traditional strengthening programs. …”
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Women and Children as Victims of Financial-based Violence in Online Gambling Circles: A Criminological Approach to Criminal Law and Rehabilitation Policy in Indonesia by Iqbal Kamalludin

“…Online gambling in Indonesia increasingly exposes women and children to financial-based violence, making them vulnerable groups. …”
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III International Scientific and Practical Conference «Harmonization of approaches to pharmaceutical development», Held on November 25, 2020 by Article Editorial

“…This is especially noticeable in the current pandemic environment. The scale of the sales markets for the products of the industry is constantly increasing, which naturally leads to the demand for quick and clear solutions at all stages of pharmaceutical development. …”
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The Scandinavian “Left turn” in the European Parliament Elections 2024: the Finnish Case by Natalia S. Plevako

“…Using various sources and taking into consideration economic, social, political, ideological context of the emerging Left the turn in Finnish life is considered. …”
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Natural Gas - the Friendliest Fossil Fuel for Combating Climate Change and a Key to Sino-Russian Cooperation by PAUL CALANTER

“…Although it is not as clean as wind or solar energy, the natural gas is considered a key energy source as the world moves towards a cleaner future. In this context, and also taking into account the current economic outlook, Russia and China have developed the "Power of Siberia" pipeline. …”
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Managing the Development of Artificial Intelligence in Russia through the Prism of Theory and Methodology of Strategizing by A. О. Averyanov

“…The article also provides a strategic diagnosis of the state of the Russian AI sphere, including an analysis of current trends, development prospects and market positioning. …”
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Individual factors and vection in younger and older adults: How sex, field dependence, personality, and visual attention do (or do not) affect illusory self-motion by Brandy Murovec, Julia Spaniol, Behrang Keshavarz

“…Much of the literature to date has explored strategies to maximize vection through manipulations of the visual stimulus (e.g., increasing speed) or the experimental context (e.g., framing of the study instructions). …”
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Laparoscopic Nephroureterectomy: Oncologic Outcomes and Management of Distal Ureter; Review of the Literature by Andre Berger, Amr Fergany

“…Prospective randomized comparison between LNU and open surgery is needed to define the role of these modalities in the current context.…”
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Financial Framework for Non-Resource Exports to Foster the Dynamic Growth of the Russian Economy by T. N. Mamedov

“…The relevance of the article is rooted in the critical role of the non-resource sector in the Russian economy, particularly in the face of increasing sanctions.The purpose of the article is to propose a comprehensive framework for financial assistance to non-resource exports, fostering the sustained growth of the Russian economy in the current context.Methods: the research methodology is based on general and special methods of cognition; analysis of reports of international organizations, official databases of statistical data, normative documents, monographs and scientific publications.Scientific novelty: Drawing on the analysis of successful international approaches, we have developed a holistic framework for financial assistance to non-traditional exports in Russia. …”
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Dialogic communication management theory and engagement with investors by Muriel Serfontein-Jordaan, Dawie Bornman

“…Since investors have increasing demands and specific information needs, it is essential that organisations communicate relevant and useful information by means of investor relations. …”
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Acquisition of –Ing in English by Multilingual Adult Speakers in Germany and the US by Gulumser Efeoglu

“…The current study aims at investigating multilingual speakers’ spoken and written English productions in formal and informal contexts within the boundaries of social context of migration. …”
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Option Strategies and Market Signals: Do They Add Value to Equity Portfolios? by Sylvestre Blanc, Emmanuel Fragnière, Francesc Naya, Nils S. Tuchschmid

“…It presents an alternative direction that institutional investors could take to overcome their current challenges, in a context where traditionally diversified portfolios of only equity and fixed-income assets have shown weaknesses that make it difficult for these investors to achieve their performance goals within their risk limits. …”
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