Behavioral and biological risk factors of non-communicable diseases: Results of a nationally representative cross-sectional survey in Algeria by Karl Peltzer, Djamila Nadir Azirou, Edith Phalane, Mohlago Ablonia Seloka, Refilwe N. Phaswana-Mafuya

“…Introduction There is a need to strengthen the evidence base for context-specific heterogeneities in factors that may potentiate or reduce adverse outcomes of non-communicable disease (NCDs). …”
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Development of a Long-Acting Follicle-Stimulating Hormone Using Serum Albumin Fab-Associated Technology for Female Infertility by Daham Kim, Yoon Hee Cho, Min Jeong Kang, So Jeong Lee, Soohyun Lee, Bo Hyon Yun, Hyunjin Chi, Jeongsuk An, Kyungsun Lee, Jaekyu Han, Susan Chi, Moo Young Song, Sang-Hoon Cha, Eun Jig Lee

“…Conclusion These findings suggest that SAFA-FSH presents a promising alternative to current rhFSH treatments for female infertility. However, further research is essential to thoroughly assess its safety and efficacy in clinical contexts.…”
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The Other Side of the Coin: can Turkey ''Get'' West by Oil? by Bestenigar KARA, Alexandru GRIBINCEA, Lilia SHARGU

“…The topic of article is and has always been a current issue. Oil has always come to the forefront taking into account for example oil crises throughout history, the global developments together with new technologies or growing population together with increasing energy demand alongside of its wide range of use in different sectors from textile to transportation. …”
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Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Psychiatry and Psychology Education: Scoping Review by Julien Prégent, Van-Han-Alex Chung, Inès El Adib, Marie Désilets, Alexandre Hudon

“… BackgroundArtificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly integrated into health care, including psychiatry and psychology. …”
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Evaluating the Constructive Alignment of Learning Objectives Within Haptics Simulation in the Dental Undergraduate Curriculum by Susha Rajadurai, Tapan Hebballi, Zahra Sharif, Guneet Kaur Kukreja, Ithar Derdour

“…This study seeks to explore whether the current learning objectives constructively align with our current haptics simulation curriculum – in the specific context of how well they are being met by year 1 undergraduate dental students. …”
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Prospects of Cooperation in the Commonwealth of Independent States by Anita S. Rypnevskaya

“…The goals, institutions and principles that were considered to be the basis of international relations have turned out to be unstable and often discredited. In this context, a new system of international relations is being formed, which should reflect the national interests of all states. …”
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Farmers' adaptation behavior to water scarcity in Western Iran: Application of the values-identity-personal norms model by Yousof Azadi, Jafar Yaghoubi, Saeed Gholamrezai, Fatemeh Rahimi-Feyzabad

“…The findings of this research contribute to the existing body of knowledge on adaptive behavior, particularly in the context of water scarcity. Practically, the current study provides a rationale for incorporating biospheric value, personal norms, environmental self-identity, and environmental self-efficacy into policy-making and decision-making processes, encouraging farmers to adopt water scarcity adaptation measures.…”
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Infectious Disease as a Modifiable Risk Factor for Dementia: A Narrative Review by Thomas J. Farrer, Jonathan D. Moore, Morgan Chase, Shawn D. Gale, Dawson W. Hedges

“…This narrative review examines infectious diseases as modifiable risk factors for dementia, particularly in the context of an aging global population. As the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias is expected to rise, prevention has become increasingly important due to the limited efficacy of current treatments. …”
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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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ECONOMIC ASPECTS OF ONLINE MEDIA: UKRAINIAN AND GLOBAL TRENDS by Artur Horlatykh

“…The results of the study allow us to outline current challenges and opportunities for Ukrainian online media, as well as offer recommendations for increasing their economic sustainability and competitiveness.…”
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Data subject rights in the era of AI by Rute Silva Gomes

“…To answer these questions, we propose to examine what rights are granted to data subjects under article 16 of the GDPR; what is the current state of play regarding the application of this right to inferences; to which extent should data subjects have a right to rectify or complete inferences about them made by AI systems; and what are the obligations and good practices that could be implemented to facilitate the exercise of this right in the aforementioned context. …”
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Bidirectional Communication Network: Exploring the Gut-Brain Axis as a Target for Ocimum Gratissimum Modulation in Neurodegenerative Disorder by O. A. Udi

“…This review explores the potential of Ocimum gratissimum, a plant with known anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, to influence the gut-brain axis and offer benefits in the context of neurodegenerative diseases. The study aim to synthesize current research investigating the effects of O. gratissimum and its bioactive compounds on gut microbiota composition, gut barrier integrity, and neuroinflammation, and to discuss the mechanistic pathways through which these interactions may impact neurodegenerative pathology. …”
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Formation of a change management model in the company by G. R. Minasbekyan, T. V. Suvorova

“…The results of the study demonstrate that the proposed mechanism significantly increases the effectiveness of change management in the context of the current crisis, contributing to the rapid adaptation of organizations to changing conditions and the achievement of strategic goals.…”
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Antibiotics resistance in El Tor Vibrio cholerae 01 isolated during cholera outbreaks in Mozambique from 2012 to 2015. by Liliana Candida Dengo-Baloi, Cynthia Amino Semá-Baltazar, Lena Vania Manhique, Jucunu Elias Chitio, Dorteia Luísa Inguane, José Paulo Langa

“…Antibiotic therapy is recommended in specific situations for management and control of cholera outbreaks. However, an increase in resistance rates to antibiotics by Vibrio cholerae has been reported in several epidemic outbreaks worldwide. …”
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STRATEGIC COMPETENCE AS A GUARANTEE OF PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY OF A MODERN IT SPECIALIST by Volkova Nataliia, Oliinyk Iryna, Karpova Maryna

“…The article examines the current problem of professional training of future IT specialists in the context of forming their strategic competence because it is critical for university graduates in the field of IT to be able to strategically plan actions in different ways for effective implementation in their professional activities. …”
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Universal or Specific? A Modeling-Based Comparison of Broad-Spectrum Influenza Vaccines against Conventional, Strain-Matched Vaccines. by Rahul Subramanian, Andrea L Graham, Bryan T Grenfell, Nimalan Arinaminpathy

“…Influenza vaccination programmes around the world are steadily increasing in their population coverage. In future, how might intensive, routine immunization with novel vaccines compare against similar mass programmes utilizing conventional vaccines? …”
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Russia and Iran in the South Caucasus: problems and prospects for cooperation in the field of energy security by A. K. Dudayti, J. Morshedloo, M. Abdollahi

“…The importance of studying this sphere of regional relations, which has become the focus of research attention, has increased. Of particular interest is the study of the role and place of Russia and Iran in regional relations in the South Caucasus, their participation in solving energy problems, which turned out to be among the current priorities of their policy in the South Caucasus direction.Materials and methods. …”
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Bovine Leukemia Virus and Human Breast Cancer: A Review of Clinical and Molecular Evidence by Rancés Blanco, Claudio Quezada-Romegialli, Juan P. Muñoz

“…This review evaluates clinical and experimental data on BLV presence in both malignant and non-malignant breast tissues, exploring potential mechanisms through which BLV may access human breast tissue and contribute to carcinogenesis. Current data reveal a higher prevalence of BLV infection in BC tissues compared to non-tumor tissues, correlating with an increased risk of BC development. …”
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Does the consumption of soya products affect cholesterol levels, blood pressure, or other cardiovascular health indicators? by Aleksandra Walendzik, Kinga Racisz, Joanna Duda, Jakub Kędzia, Alicja Obcowska, Paweł Racisz, Łukasz Sencerek

“…Researchers have shown that soy may have a role in lowering blood pressure, especially in people with hypertension or an increased risk of CVD. Soy can be a part of our daily, healthy diet, but its impact on all-cause mortality and CVD depends on many factors such as people's age, comorbidity, dietary context and type of consumed soy ( e.g. fermented or not fermented). …”
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From Radicalism to Conformism: Post-Soviet Ideological Trajectory of Russian Communist Party in 1993–2022 by Georgy A. Mayorov

“…The comparative method made it possible to see the differences between the ideological and political contexts in the 1990s and 2020s. The Communist Party of the Russian Federation appeared during a deep crisis of Communist ideology. …”
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