Transuterine relocation of pregnant uterine horn segment in an exploratory rat model with implications for tubal ectopic pregnancy by Cara Buskmiller, Christina Camilleri, Stephen Sammut

“…Abstract Ectopic pregnancy affects ~ 2% of pregnancies annually in the United States, with no current treatments allowing for the continuation of the pregnancy. …”
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Minimizing unnecessary proBNP blood tests: an evaluation of a pop-up form implementation in general practice by Morvarid Sophia Esmaeilzadeh, Anna Elise Engell, Henrik Løvendahl Jørgensen, Bent Struer Lind

“…In this group, the median proBNP level increased from 12.1 pmol/L before the intervention to 13.5 pmol/L after the intervention (p < 0.0001).Conclusions This study demonstrates a significant decrease in the number of proBNP requests from general practitioners in the Capital Region of Denmark after the introduction of a pop-up form in the requisition system containing the current guidelines.…”
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Insights and perspectives on PVDF/MgO NCs films: Structural and optical properties for optoelectronic device applications by Shivaraj Madivalappa, R.B. Basavaraj, P.B. Chethan, D.P. Aarti, P.K. Jisha

“…In the current investigation, pure polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) and PVDF-MgO nanocomposite (NC) thin films are fabricated via solvent casting method using PVDF as a polymer matrix with different proportions of magnesium oxide (MgO) (0.5–2 wt%). …”
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Shoulder complaints in wheelchair athletes: A systematic review. by Omar W Heyward, Riemer J K Vegter, Sonja de Groot, Lucas H V van der Woude

“…All articles in the English language that contained any type of shoulder complaint in relation with a wheelchair sports player, at any level of status (recreational to elite), of any sport, were included. …”
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Assessment of polyvinyl alcohol–stabilized compressed earth bricks on performance and durability of structures by Salman Farooq, Zia Ul Islam, Muhammad Saeed Khan, Muhammad Umair Umar, Abdullah Khan Jadoon

“…In a bid to overcome such hurdles, the current work discusses the prospect of using polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) as a stabilizing additive in a bid to lower environmental burden due to cement manufacture. …”
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Beyond the brain: early autonomic dysfunction in Alzheimer’s disease by Carmen Nanclares, Inés Colmena, Alicia Muñoz-Montero, Andrés M. Baraibar, Ricardo de Pascual, Aneta Wojnicz, Ana Ruiz-Nuño, Antonio G. García, Adrián Gironda-Martínez, Luis Gandía

“…These changes were accompanied by diminished sodium (INa), calcium (ICa), and nicotinic (IACh) currents, compromising CC excitability. With age, a shift toward increased potassium (IK) currents and enhanced catecholamine secretion may reflect compensatory adaptations aimed at preserving output. …”
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Neurotoxic Effects of Pesticides: Implications for Neurodegenerative and Neurobehavioral Disorders by Alexandra Andreea Botnaru, Ancuta Lupu, Paula Cristina Morariu, Alexandra Jităreanu, Alin Horatiu Nedelcu, Branco Adrian Morariu, Emil Anton, Maria Luisa Di Gioia, Vasile Valeriu Lupu, Oana Maria Dragostin, Madalina Vieriu, Ionela Daniela Morariu

“…Pesticides play an essential role in modern agriculture, yet increasing evidence links their widespread use to neurotoxic effects that contribute to both neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders. …”
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Changes in the Separation Properties of Aged PVDF Ultrafiltration Membranes During Long-Term Treatment of Car Wash Wastewater by Wirginia Tomczak, Marek Gryta, Piotr Woźniak, Monika Daniluk

“…In the interest of the growing potential of PVDF membrane in CWW treatment, the results obtained in the current work complement the findings made in this field.…”
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Tumor glyco-immunology, glyco-immune checkpoints and immunotherapy by Heinz Läubli, Salomé S. Pinho, Matthew S. Macauley

“…Moreover, they can mediate immune-suppressive effects. For example, increased sialylation can enhance interactions with immune-inhibitory Siglec receptors, and galectin-mediated interactions can modulate immune responses in the context of cancer. …”
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Collaborationists and Forms of Cooperation with the Occupation Authority in Odesa (1941-1944) by Oleksandr Babich, Hanna Skoreiko, Oleksandr Rusnak

“…The topic’s relevance increased considerably after the start of the Russian-Ukrainian war, the occupation of Crimea and part of Donbas transforming collaborationism from a historical notion into a current practical and legal concern. …”
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Green Synthesis of Cr2O3 Nanoparticles for Enhanced OTFT Performance compared to Pentacene-Based Organic Thin Film Transistor Devices by Arun Singh Rathod, Abhilasha Mishra, Waseem Ahmad, Sanjay Kumar

“…As per the electrical properties, chromium oxide (Cr2O3) nanoparticles are categorized as semiconductors and could be used as an alternative to conventional polymer and small molecule-based semiconductor materials used in organic thin film transistors (OTFTs). In the current investigation, the performance of two bottom gate bottom contact (BGBC) OTFTs comprising pentacene and chromium oxide (Cr2O3) nanoparticles as semiconductor material, respectively, was analyzed comparatively. …”
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The Primate Habituation Programme, Dzanga Sangha Protected Areas, Central African Republic: An overview by Terence Fuh Neba, Anna Feistner, Angelique Todd

“…Added to potential emerging diseases, human contact may increase stress and expose gorillas to human-borne pathogens, to which they may have little immunity. …”
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Everyday living with osteoarthritis in the global South: A qualitative focus group inquiry in Nigeria by Tolulope Owoyemi, Ibidunni Alonge, Oladapo Adetunji, Emmanuel Ogbu, Adebimpe Ogunbanjo, Simon White, Adewale Adebajo, Christian Mallen, Opeyemi O. Babatunde, Krysia Dziedzic

“…This study aimed to explore lived experiences, expressed needs and current care gaps for people living with osteoarthritis in low-health resource contexts using Nigeria as a case study. …”
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Features of state support of industrial enterprises under sanctions pressure by Ya. A. Grabovsky

“…The article discusses the problems of the current situation and development of the Russian industrial enterprises in the context of sanctions that were imposed against Russia in 2014 and significantly increased in 2022.   …”
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VDT work in the future and health consequences on VDT users: State of the art and new perspectives by Paolo SANTUCCI

“…New technologies with an increased number of video display terminal (VDT) operators, as well as the current COVID-19 pandemic with the consequent social distancing and lockdown measures suggested new models to evaluate and address new ergonomics risk factors associated with VDT use. …”
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The role of hybrid strategy in the innovation strategy process by R.V.

“…In addition, an overview of the current state of theoretical and practical implications for hybrid strategies was provided. …”
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Valorising mango, cashew apple, and papaya by-products for sustainable small ruminant production in low-income food deficit countries—a review by Antoinette Simpah Anim-Jnr, Salma Binta Yusif Ishaq, Prince Sasu, Sadat Gyimah, Henry Michael Rivers Greathead, Christine Boesch, Faith Philemon Mabiki, Mohammad Naushad Emmambux

“…The review examines the current state of small ruminant livestock production in LIFDCs, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa and adopts a systems thinking approach to consider using cashew apple, papaya, and mango by-products as a potential feed source. …”
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Interior Point Algorithm in Multi-objective Portfolio Optimization: GlueVaR Approach by Elaheh Gohania, Gholamreza Mansourfar, Fahimeh Biglari

“…Conclusion Based on the current findings, it is evident that the internal point algorithm is effective in resolving stock portfolio optimization issues. …”
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Manganese for Whom? A Review on Manganese Mining Permits towards the Existence of Springs’ Sacred Forest in Manggarai Flores by Bernadinus Steni, Hariadi Kartodihardjo, Soeryo Adiwibowo, Ruchyat Deni Djakapermana

“…Both the spatial analysis and qualitative data are then analyzed alongside the legal framework of land use and spring used to distill the institutional barriers leading to the issuance of permits in such contexts. The analysis then briefly traces the current political economy of mining’s permits underlying the institutional interactions to better understand why the institutions behave as they do. …”
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Genomic Insights into and Lytic Potential of Native Bacteriophages M8-2 and M8-3 Against Clinically Relevant Multidrug-Resistant <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> by Francisco Ricardo Rodríguez-Recio, Javier Alberto Garza-Cervantes, Francisco de Jesús Balderas-Cisneros, José Rubén Morones-Ramírez

“…Their safety profile, high target specificity, and robust lytic activity underscore the feasibility of incorporating phage-based strategies into current antimicrobial protocols. This study contributes to the broader goal of developing sustainable and effective phage therapies for diverse clinical and environmental contexts.…”
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