From conflict to conservation: Understanding public attitudes of hunters and conservationists toward Carpathian lynx (Lynx lynx carpathicus) in Slovakia by Peter Smolko, Jakub Kubala, Peter Klinga, Tibor Lebocký, Rudolf Kropil, Ján Zbranek, Tomáš Iľko, Branislav Tám, Marek Svitok

“…Our data suggest that increasing public awareness of lynx, implementing adaptive science‐based management, and involving hunters in citizen science and management decisions might be the most effective way to develop policies balancing conservation goals with the socio‐cultural context of human‐large carnivore coexistence.…”
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Cognitive and non-cognitive factors predict pigs’ positions in an aggression social network by Lucy Oldham, Saif Agha, Gareth Arnott, Mark Brims, Irene Camerlink, Agnieszka Futro, Victoria E. Lee, Andrea Doeschl-Wilson, Simon P. Turner

“…Passing the reversal learning test predicted more involvement in unilateral aggression. The current study therefore shows links between cognitive performance and aggression and advances the understanding of social network analysis in the context of animal welfare.…”
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The Role of Extracellular Vesicles in Aging and Age-Related Disorders by Bharathi Hassan Ganesh, Himabindu Padinjarathil, Ramya Lakshmi Rajendran, Prasanna Ramani, Prakash Gangadaran, Byeong-Cheol Ahn

“…Mitochondrial malfunction and increased oxidative stress are major contributors for the aging process. …”
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Assessment of Health-Oriented Layout and Perceived Density in High-Density Public Residential Areas: A Case Study of Shenzhen by Guangxun Cui, Menghan Wang, Yue Fan, Fei Xue, Huanhui Chen

“…The authors attempt to go beyond current regulations to propose tailored solutions for Shenzhen’s high-density context, improving spatial efficiency and residential comfort in future public housing designs. …”
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The frequent variant A57F in the GNE gene in patients from Russia has Finno-Ugric Mari origin by Dmitrii Subbotin, Sofya Ionova, Andrey Marakhonov, Elena Saifullina, Artem Borovikov, Leila Akhmadeeva, Polina Chausova, Oksana Ryzhkova, Rena Zinchenko, Sergey Kutsev, Aysylu Murtazina

“…According to our study, the estimated age of the mutation’s spread is 160.46 years (95% CI: 45.55–244.14).DiscussionBy comparing the information gathered with historical data on migration patterns in the Middle Volga region and estimating the age of the variant’s dissemination, we propose hypotheses regarding its origin and the pathways through which it spread. In the current context of increased rate of interethnic marriages, investigating the spread of common pathogenic variants from historically isolated populations is important for molecular genetic diagnosis. …”
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Produção de alimentos, agricultura camponesa e soberania alimentar: o PAA no estado de Goiás by Ângela Maria Martins Peixoto, Adriano Rodrigues de Oliveira

“…This text is centered on assessing the progression and crisis of the Food Acquisition Program (PAA) in Brazil, especially in the state of Goiás, during the current context of budget constraint. The analysis is based on literature and document review as well as data from secondary and primary sources, with which maps and tables were generated. …”
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Formation of the Soviet education system among the indigenous peoples of Southern Siberia in the 1920s by L. N. Aksenova, L. V. Sokolskaya, A. S. Valentonis, I. V. Shcherbinina

“…Today, the interest of researchers in regional history has increased all over the world; therefore, the current article will be useful to readers, as the analysis of new archival documents helps to fill the gaps in the scientific literature on the establishment of the Soviet school among the indigenous peoples of southern Siberia in the 1920s. …”
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Stakeholder perspectives on scaling up potassium-enriched salt to reduce cardiovascular disease in Australia: a qualitative study by Juliette Crowther, Annet C. Hoek, Kathy Trieu, Inez Denham, Irene Deltetto, Alain Balaguer-Mercado, James D. Bullen, Katrina Kissock, Dori Patay, Emalie Rosewarne, Simone Pettigrew, Bruce Neal, Jacqui Webster

“…Interviewees identified increased awareness, support for industry research and development, and leveraging current policies and initiatives (such as the Australian Health Star Rating system) as potential enablers. …”
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Importance of Cheese Whey Processing: Supplements for Sports Activities – a Review by Patricia Fassina, Gabriela Quadros Nunes, Fernanda Scherer Adami, Márcia Inês Goettert, Claucia Fernanda Volken de Souza

“…Whey protein (WP) is a highly nutritious, commercially available alternative food source that is used primarily as a food supplement by athletes and physically active individuals to provide them with essential amino acids and bioactive peptides, and additional benefits have been attributed to WP consumption. In this context, the objective of this review was to explore current evidence regarding the consumption of different WP supplements in sports nutrition to elucidate their efficiency in affecting muscle hypertrophy, physical performance, response to muscle injury, weight loss, and body composition changes. …”
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The Land Acquisition and Resettlement Frameworks for Irrigation Sector in the SADC Region: Strengths and Bottlenecks by devie Chilonga

“…This will still be a challenge with rapid population increases which are exerting pressure on land and the human rights watches actively operating in this sector, unless policies and legislation are responsive to current demands. …”
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Mind the Gap: Reconciling Formalism and Intuitionism in Computational Design Research by Zeynep Mennan

“…The paper discusses the epistemological and methodological implications of an increasing process of formalisation and naturalisation of knowledge within the context of the complexity paradigm. …”
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A Review of the Insider Threat, a Practitioner Perspective Within the U.K. Financial Services by Findlay Whitelaw, Jackie Riley, Nebrase Elmrabit

“…The insider threat within organisational cybersecurity continues to be of great concern globally. The current insider threat detection strategies are acknowledged as ineffective, evidenced by the increased reported events in high-profile insider threats and cyber data loss cases borne from insider and privilege misuse. …”
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Neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio and platelet-lymphocyte ratio in hypertensive patients: A prospective cross-sectional study by Sudha S, Birunthavathi M, Mythili M, Sai Sailesh Kumar Goothy

“…However, studies related to this context are sparse comparatively. Aims and Objectives: The current study explores the NLR and the PLR with hypertension as an indicator of cardiovascular risk. …”
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The Community Prevalence of Vitamin C Deficiency and Inadequacy—How Does Australia Compare With Other Nations? A Scoping Review by Danielle M. Carter, Hiep N. Le, Hai Phung

“…The Australian Recommended Dietary Intake for vitamin C should be increased to align with levels that promote optimal health outcomes, rather than merely prevention of deficiency.…”
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Effects of Ramadan on cognitive functions in young boys by Amira Miladi, Mohamed Ali Saafi, Imed Latiri

“…The study found that Ramadan fasting did not have an effect on various reaction times or on electro-physiological data, including P300 amplitude and latency. The current study, conducted with healthy children/adolescents, indicates that Ramadan fasting had no impact on various reaction times (SRT, CRT, NPRT), suggesting the preservation of information processing speed and decision-making, even in the face of increased task complexity. …”
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Sustainable Public Health Policies: Understanding Influenza Vaccination Uptake Among College Students in a Changing Society by Keren Dopelt

“…Future research should investigate how digital communication, policy variation, and sociocultural context influence the components of the TPB across diverse populations.…”
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Innovations in the Research of the Relationship of Mental and Reproductive Health: Changes in Personality Profiles in Young Women with Pregnancy Pathology and the Reflection of Obs... by Ramazan K. MAGOMEDOV, Akhmed A. UZAYEV, Ibrahim V. NURIEV, Murajan U. MADDINOV, Radikhan Y. SHADMANOV

“…Current research in this area dictates the existence of a two-way relationship between mental and reproductive health. …”
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Assessment of the Status of <i>Cephalanthera longifolia</i> Populations in Lithuania Derived from a Single-Census Study by Laurynas Taura, Zigmantas Gudžinskas

“…We believe that the demographic type of a population (dynamic, normal or regressive) should be assessed in the context of the life cycle of certain species and their ecological traits, rather than mechanistically. …”
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Good quality of life in former Buruli ulcer patients with small lesions: long-term follow-up of the BURULICO trial. by Sandor Klis, Adelita Ranchor, Richard O Phillips, Kabiru M Abass, Wilson Tuah, Susanne Loth, Kristien Velding, Tjip S van der Werf, Ymkje Stienstra

“…However, recent advances in treatment, combined with increased public health efforts have the potential to significantly improve disease outcome.…”
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Evidence of traditional Chinese medicine for treating type 2 diabetes mellitus: from molecular mechanisms to clinical efficacy by Yadong Ni, Xianglong Wu, Wenhui Yao, Yuna Zhang, Jie Chen, Xuansheng Ding

“…Context The global prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has increased significantly in recent decades. …”
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