Brain Fog and Cognitive Dysfunction in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: An Evidence-Based Review by Sanger BD, Alarachi A, McNeely HE, McKinnon MC, McCabe RE

“…We define “brain fog” as the subjective experience of cognitive difficulties, in keeping with the most common colloquial and research use of the term. While a recent increase in use of this term has largely been in the context of the post-coronavirus-19 condition known as long COVID, “brain fog” has also been discussed in relation to several other conditions including mental health conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). …”
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INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND TRENDS OF INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENT OF ARCTIC TERRITORIES by M. Dudin, N. Ivashchenko

“…Therefore, making the choice between the hard pressure of national interests and the interests of harmonization of the Arctic states, Russia must be based on international cooperationand mutual consideration of interests in the development of its Arctic strategy; Considering the cooperation of the countries of the Arctic Council and their cooperation in the framework of a global economic forum G8, there are prerequisites for the decision of the Arctic confl ict through negotiation and compromise. In this context it is very important to develop the legal and regulatory institutional frameworks on Arctic issues.The scientific novelty of this study lies in the fact that, based on best international practices and trends in the fi eld of exploration and development of Arctic territories, recommend measures regarding the development and implementation of the Russian Arctic policy, namely: Increase the efficiency of technological equipment and exploration and production of natural resources in the Arctic; The achievement of a reliable logistical infrastructure to secure future energy supplies; Transformation of the operational risks of development and extraction of natural resources in the Arctic financial risks through the mechanisms of public-private partnerships and venture fi nancing; Harmonization of domestic legislation in thesphere of development of Arctic territories with international; Liberalization of the production and sale of energy resources, lobbying national Arctic interests at the global level through the various national structures and institutions.…”
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The Concept of Sovereignty Through Space and Time by Ksenia Radchenkova

“…The study shows that the trajectories of the concept evolution in Russia and China are becoming increasingly divergent from the European line of development that aims at limiting state sovereignty. …”
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Spectroscopic Evolution in Ice Analogs of Trans-Neptunian Objects Exposed to Ionizing Radiation. I. Visible Reflectance Spectra and Colors by Chaojiang Zhang, Jia Wang, Andrew M. Turner, Leslie A. Young, Ralf I. Kaiser

“…The spectral slopes of processed water ices are neutral and independent of the radiation dose, whereas those of ammonia decrease with the increasing radiation dose. When the carbon-containing molecules are mixed with water and ammonia, the reddening process is found to be neutralized. …”
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«If we do not worship idols, then we worship sin in every possible way»: The topoi of pagan sacrifice in a late 17th century sermon by A. I. Popovich

“…The works of Dimitry Rostovsky are also used to reconstruct the multidimensional context of polemics. These authors are united by their increased focus on contemporaneousness, and by their desire to offerthe listener/reader by means of homilies an ideal of salvation (including «everyday martyrdom»), contrasting it with «sacrifice to idols». …”
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A Review of Indian-Based Drones in the Agriculture Sector: Issues, Challenges, and Solutions by Ranjit Singh, Saurabh Singh

“…In the current era, Indian agriculture faces a significant demand for increased food production, which has led to the integration of advanced technologies to enhance efficiency and productivity. …”
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An assessment of impact of information and communication technology in enterprızes of Korça region by Rafail Prodani, Jozef Bushati, Aigars Andersons

“…Ever-evolving and increasingly powerful Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have fundamentally changed the nature of global relationships, sources of competitive advantage and opportunities for economic and social development. …”
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Gastrointestinal endoscopy for intestinal dysplasia and neoplasia detection and management in Crohn’s disease: when and how? by Tommaso Pessarelli, Alessandra Piagnani, Gian Eugenio Tontini, Gian Eugenio Tontini, Irene Maria Bambina Bergna, Arnaldo Amato

“…This review summarizes current evidence on the role of lower gastrointestinal endoscopy, as well as small bowel capsule endoscopy and device assisted enteroscopy, in this context. …”
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Information transparency as paradigm of the economic systems sustaina ble development by L. Orlova

“…As the instrument of management an information transparency index can be used when monitoring the current situation, forming strategy of development, control for key problems of the sustainable development strategy.…”
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Evaluating the impact of mine tailings wastes on the development of sustainable Ultra High Performance Fiber Reinforced concrete by Osama Zaid, Mohd Ahmed, Ahmed. M. Yosri, Talal. O. Alshammari

“…The workability tests show a decrease in flow spread from 274 mm in the control mix to 221 mm in the mix with 25% MTP and 100% MTS. …”
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Mixed-methods assessment of health and mental health characteristics and barriers to healthcare for Ebola survivors in Beni, Butembo and Katwa health zones of the Democratic Republ... by Lynn Lieberman Lawry, Nancy Stroupe Kannappan, Covadonga Canteli, William Clemmer

“…Trouble sleeping and anger were the strongest predictors of post-traumatic stress disorder, major depressive disorder (MDD), anxiety and suicide attempts with 3-fold to 16-fold increases in the odds of these disorders. There was a 71% decrease in the odds of MDD if current substance abuse (aOR 0.29; 95% CI 0.13 to 0.67; p<0.01) was reported.Conclusions Specialised mental health services were limited. …”
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Mixture toxicity of tebuconazole and fluopyram to honeybee (Apis mellifera L.): Effects on survival, feeding and antioxidant defenses by Neama S. Saeed, Sayed A. Ahmed, Zeinab H. Ahmed, Abdulraouf M. Amro, Ibrahim A. Mohamed

“…However, there is a lack of information about their toxicological effects on honeybees (Apis mellifera L.). In the current study, the lethal and sub-lethal toxic effects of mixture tebuconazole + fluopyram were examined on A. mellifera workers. …”
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Development and characterization of in‐situ nickel aluminide reinforced Al‐Si matrix composites by stir casting by A. Saiyathibrahim, Vijaykumar S. Jatti, P. Dhanapal, Dhanesh G. Mohan

“…Abstract Aluminium matrix composites (AMCs) exhibit promising mechanical properties that are required for the aeronautical and automotive industries. In the current research, A413 (eutectic AlSi) alloy is employed as matrix material, and nickel based trialuminide (Al3Ni) with primary Si particles as reinforcements to manufacture aluminium matrix composites through the stir casting process. …”
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Abiotic Degradation of the Toxin Simplexin by Soil Collected from a <i>Pimelea</i>-Infested Paddock by Zhi Hung Loh, Natasha L. Hungerford, Diane Ouwerkerk, Athol V. Klieve, Mary T. Fletcher

“…Decreased simplexin levels were observed in <i>Pimelea</i> plant material mixed with acid-washed sand under similar incubation conditions. …”
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Intact photosynthetic bacteria-based electrodes for self-powered metal ions monitoring by Jefferson Honorio Franco, Paolo Stufano, Rossella Labarile, Dario Lacalamita, Pierluigi Lasala, Elisabetta Fanizza, Massimo Trotta, Gianluca Maria Farinola, Matteo Grattieri

“…The presence of 500 μM NiCl2 resulted in a 60 % decrease in current density, while the simultaneous presence of 100 μM NiCl2 and 100 mM CuSO4 led to an 83 % current inhibition. …”
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Key drivers of the evolution of the sports management model demonstrated by an example of Armenia and EU Countries by Lianna Samvel Abrahamyan

“…The analytical tool was built on the basis of the assessment of strategic gaps between the current and target state in the context of the model. …”
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First Observations of a Deep‐Water Seagrass Meadow (Thalassodendron ciliatum) on an Oceanic Reef in the Southern Coral Sea Marine Park, Australia by G. F. Galbraith, B. J. Cresswell, M. Russell, A. S. Hoey

“…We discuss the significance of this newly discovered meadow within the context of current reef health monitoring of the CSMP, reef fish biodiversity and the ecological value of deep‐water seagrass habitats for offshore coral reef systems like the Coral Sea.…”
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Exploring stakeholders’ perceptions and priorities in promoting social sustainability through building design and public participation: a case study in Malaysia by Ng Kean Jhun, Zalina Shari, Mohammad Mujaheed Hassan

“…Addressing gaps in public participation frameworks, it explores how increased engagement can improve social sustainability within Malaysia’s unique socio-political context. …”
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Organization of Turkic States: Diverse Motivations For A Common Aim by Merve Erkan Aydın, Yi Liu

“…The Organization of Turkic States (OTS) was established to strengthen relations and increase cooperation between Turkicspeaking countries. …”
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A Systematic Review on Artificial Intelligence-Based Multimodal Dialogue Systems Capable of Emotion Recognition by Luis Bravo, Ciro Rodriguez, Pedro Hidalgo, Cesar Angulo

“…In the current context, the use of technologies in applications for multimodal dialogue systems with computers and emotion recognition through artificial intelligence continues to grow rapidly. …”
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