Challenges in lentiviral vector production: retro-transduction of producer cell lines by Maximilian Klimpel, Christin Obert, Monica Terrao, Parameswari Singh, Haiyan Wei, Chao-Guang Chen, Andreas Gille, Silke Wissing, Holger Laux

“…The increasing demand for lentiviral vectors (LVs) has led to the development of several stable cell lines and production methods over the last 2 decades in order to increase titers and yields, reduce production costs and improve the safety of the vector product. …”
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Outcomes of COVID-19 on Patients with Cancer: A Scoping Review by Amjad Alrehaili, Samah Sofar, Duha Wazqar

“… Context: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an unprecedented global health crisis. …”
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COVID-19 and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: Risk Assessment, Shared Molecular Pathways, and Therapeutic Challenges by Iolanda Valentina Popa, Mircea Diculescu, Cătălina Mihai, Cristina Cijevschi-Prelipcean, Alexandru Burlacu

“…Conclusions. Using the current understanding of SARS-CoV-2 as well as other pathogenic coronaviruses immunopathology, we showed why IBD patients should not be considered at an increased risk of infection or more severe outcomes. …”
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Fishing, offshore wind energy, climate change and marine spatial planning: Is it possible to plan for a best use of space? by Neda Trifonova, Beth E. Scott, Stephen C. L. Watson, Claire Szostek, Morgane Declerck, Nicola Beaumont

“…This perspective provides a methodology roadmap that considers the link between, and the need for, both food and energy security from our oceans and provides a route to increased certainty in our current choices for the long‐term sustainable use of our oceans.…”
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The Silent Burden of De Novo Metastatic Prostate Cancer in the Middle East: A Call for Region-Specific Screening Guidelines by Noura Abbas, Laudy Chehade, Zahi Abdul Sater, Ali Shamseddine

“…<b>Methods</b>: We conducted a comprehensive narrative review of epidemiological data on prostate cancer in the ME, examining trends in incidence and mortality, de novo metastatic cases, and current screening practices. Additionally, we assessed the applicability of international guidelines for prostate cancer screening to the ME context. …”
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Rebuilding the Unity of the Muslim Umma: Strategic Pathways in the Wake of the Al-Aqsa Storm Operation (Ṭūfān al-Aqṣā) by Mohamad Rafia

“…Originality: The originality of this work lies in harnessing the current geopolitical changes in the context of Al-Aqsa Storm operation to design a comprehensive strategy to uniting the Muslim Ummah. …”
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USE OF INFORMATION AND SOFTWARE IN THE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OF INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISES by Maryna V. Kovbatiuk, Ivanna I. Strilok, Viktoriya V. Shklyar, George O. Kovbatiuk

“…Therefore, the article explores the importance of this integration in the context of globalized markets, emphasizing its role in increasing competitiveness, introducing innovations and making operational and strategic decisions. …”
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A Study on Spatial Accessibility of the Urban Tourism Attraction Emergency Response under the Flood Disaster Scenario by Yong Shi, Jiahong Wen, Jianchao Xi, Hui Xu, Xinmeng Shan, Qian Yao

“…With the ultrahigh-speed, large-scale development of tourism and the increasing frequency, intensity, and scope of extreme natural hazards in the context of climate warming, tourism has entered a high-risk era. …”
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Studio sui NEETs. Credenze, paure e percezioni delle giovani generazioni stigmatizzate by Marco Schiavetta

“…Psychosociological area: to investigate the context and environment of NEETs’ life. The answers to this question must allow them to understand what they are, first and foremost: a) the causes to which they attribute their current NEET situation (external/internal); b) the roads they would like to take to move towards work (Self orientation); c) their thoughts and attitudes towards current social policies (active/passive). 3. …”
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EVOLUTION OF THE AGRICULTURAL LABOUR MARKET IN THE EUROPEAN UNION BETWEEN 2011-2020 by Cristina Vasilica ICOCIU, Ana-Maria IFRIM, Cătălin Ionuț SILVESTRU, Marius-Mihai MICU

“…In the current context, in which the pandemic crisis is wreaking havoc in all socio-economic fields, causing both loss of life and immeasurable economic losses, fundamental research conducted to identify directions for rapid and sustainable socio-economic recovery is of great importance. …”
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HIV and Bone Disease: A Perspective of the Role of microRNAs in Bone Biology upon HIV Infection by Fabiola E. Del Carpio-Cano, Raul A. DeLa Cadena, Bassel E. Sawaya

“…This review focuses on HIV-induced osteoporosis within the context of microRNAs (miRNAs) by reviewing first basic concepts of bone biology as well as current knowledge of the role of miRNAs in bone development. …”
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Reducing fertiliser inputs: plant biostimulants as an emerging strategy to improve nutrient use efficiency by Patrick Quille, Joanna Kacprzyk, Shane O’Connell, Carl K. Y. Ng

“…Here, we discuss the current research on biostimulants in the context of improved macro- and micronutrients use efficiency. …”
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Decatecholaminization of Septic Shock Patients in Intensive Care Unit: an Economic Assessment in the Italian Setting by Alfredo Del Gaudio, Assunta Caiazza, Luana Bortone, Sonia Tomasso, Ilaria Bozzari, Laura Vincenzi, Gianluca Furneri, Luigi Tritapepe

“…Additionally, beta-blockers can help prevent increased heart rate resulting from sepsis treatments. …”
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Spatial Impacts of Urban Growth on the Mersin, Tarsus, and Adana Lines by Selin Yıldız Görentaş, Sevil Sargın

“…Additionally, the urban areas had doubled their existing area with an increase of 16.782 hectares in the 30-year period between 1989 and 2019. …”
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Interacting with fallible AI: is distrust helpful when receiving AI misclassifications? by Tobias M. Peters, Ingrid Scharlau

“…Due to the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in high-risk domains such as law and medicine, trustworthy AI and trust in AI are increasingly relevant to science and the public. A typical conception, for example, in the context of medical diagnosis, is that a knowledgeable user receives AI-generated classifications as advice. …”
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159 Benefits of career development grant coaching groups for early career clinical and translational investigators beyond funding success by Sudeshna De, Kharma Foucher

“…Funding confidence in securing funding also increased from 40.8 ± 19.1 to 64.0 ± 20.7 (p  =  0.003). …”
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Combined Oral Contraceptives for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: <i>Pro</i> and <i>Contra</i> (Review) by I. A. Mazerkina, I. G. Davydov, O. S. Alyautdina

“…Women with PCOS are at increased risk of endometrial cancer due to prolongation of the oestrogen-dependent proliferative phase. …”
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Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio as a prognostic factor in patients with acute pulmonary embolism on the background of oncological disease by V.Y. Tseluyko, N.H. Shylo

“…Background. Current risk stratification methods for patients with pulmonary embolism (PE) in the context of malignancy do not account for all factors influencing disease course and prognosis. …”
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Virus-Induced Gene Silencing (VIGS) in <i>Hydrangea macrophylla</i> and Functional Analysis of <i>HmF3′5′H</i> by Qiyu Yang, Youwei Fan, Shuwen Luo, Chun Liu, Suxia Yuan

“…Additionally, infection with TRV containing the <i>HmCHS1</i> fragment in the flowers resulted in decreased anthocyanin production in sepals and a lightening of sepal coloration in the infected flowers. …”
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Market orientation of entrepreneurial university distance education and sustainable competitive advantage relationships: The mediating role of employee engagement by Paul Mensah Agyei, Chei Bukari, Nathaniel Amoah

“…To be competitive in the distance education service delivery market, the need for a strategic approach by managers of these institutions to manage the increased competition cannot be compromised. Despite the available past and current studies on market orientation, the impact of market orientation on firms in the context of distance education is yet to be explored. …”
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