Assessment of the Status of <i>Cephalanthera longifolia</i> Populations in Lithuania Derived from a Single-Census Study by Laurynas Taura, Zigmantas Gudžinskas

“…Therefore, the ratio of generative to vegetative individuals reflects current habitat conditions rather than long-term population trends.…”
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Testosterone-induced erythrocytosis: addressing the challenge of metabolic syndrome and widely prescribed SGLT2-inhibitor drugs by Federica Tramontana, Azmi Mohammed, Yaasir H Mamoojee, Richard Quinton

“…Crucially, they also increase haematocrit by promoting haematopoiesis. This review focuses on the current best evidence for managing erythrocytosis, in the context of more prevalent obesity and prescriptions of testosterone and SGLT2i in this population. …”
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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 Immune Environment in Colorectal Adenoma: A Systematic Review by Ugne Silinskaite, Jurate Valciukiene, Matas Jakubauskas, Tomas Poskus

“…<b>Methods:</b> In this systematic review, we aim to provide a thorough analysis of the current research examining the immune infiltration patterns in sporadic colorectal adenoma tissues in the context of immune cell-based, cytokine-based, and other immunological factor-related changes along the conventional adenoma–carcinoma sequence. …”
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Data Modeling of Impact of Green-Oriented Transportation Planning and Management Measures on the Economic Development of Small- and Medium-Sized Cities by Yuan Lu, Jinyan Shao, Yifeng Yao

“…With the rapid growth of urbanization and motorization in China in recent years, the demand for transportation in people’s work and daily lives has increased. In this context, a number of issues such as urban traffic congestion, energy consumption, and environmental pollution have become increasingly severe. …”
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Cell Therapy in Ischemic Heart Disease: Interventions That Modulate Cardiac Regeneration by Maximiliano I. Schaun, Bruna Eibel, Melissa Kristocheck, Grasiele Sausen, Luana Machado, Andreia Koche, Melissa M. Markoski

“…This review brings together current data on pharmacological and nonpharmacological approaches to improve cell homing and cardiac repair.…”
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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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Transformation of the Regional Policy of Russia and China under the Conditions of Unequal Development of Regions (1980-2020): a Comparative Historical Study by S. B. Makeeva

“…The purpose of this article is a comparative and consideration of the evolution of the regional policy of Russia and China in the context of the increasing unevenness and disproportionality of the internal regional development of the two countries in the modern period of history. …”
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The PRE‐registration podiatry: Accessible recruitment and employment (PREPARE) project: A commentary on the novel approach to the podiatry workforce crisis in Glasgow by Pamela Price, Paul Higgins, David Lambert, Diane M. Dickson, Ruth Barn

“…This paper explores the local context of the current workforce challenges and summarises a novel solution collaboratively developed in Glasgow. …”
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Mitochondrial Reactive Oxygen Species Dysregulation in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction: A Fraction of the Whole by Caroline Silveira Martinez, Ancheng Zheng, Qingzhong Xiao

“…In this review, we will provide an overview and discussion of the recent findings on mtROS production, its threshold for imbalance, and the subsequent dysfunction that leads to related cardiac and systemic phenotypes in the context of HFpEF. We will also focus on newly discovered cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying ROS dysregulation, current therapeutic options, and future perspectives for treating HFpEF by targeting mtROS and the associated signal molecules.…”
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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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Exploring the Acceptance and Opportunities of Using a Specific Generative AI Chatbot to Assist Parents in Managing Pediatric Rheumatological Chronic Health Conditions: Mixed Method... by Cheryl W Y Lau, Klaudia Kupiec, Polly Livermore

“…Understanding how we can support families better, without the need for increased personnel, will have implications for the health care systems. …”
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Good governance as the basis for the successful implementation of Ukraine’s state policy on European integration by O.V. Orel

“…To foster the development of Ukraine’s public administration in the context of European integration processes, this article substantiates and proposes the creation of a state policy document entitled «White Paper: Public Administration in Ukraine», structured as follows: Achievements (a brief overview of public administration reform outcomes in Ukraine); Benchmarks (description of good governance principles as key reform guidelines); Current State (description of the state of public administration in Ukraine at the time of research); Problems (overview of key issues, including an assessment of the compliance of public administration in Ukraine with good governance principles); Rationale for Reform (arguments in favour of further public administration reforms in Ukraine); Goals and Methodology (identification of the main purpose, goals, tasks, and applied research methods); Research Analysis (overview of the findings from major contemporary scientific and practical studies in the field of public administration in Ukraine and worldwide); Directions and Means of Reform Implementation (description of vectors for the future development of public administration in Ukraine and proposals for implementing core and alternative decisions); Results (description of intended outcomes, risks, and threats related to their achievement); Conclusions (logical summary of the material presented); Bibliography; Appendices. …”
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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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Unlocking the Shopper’s Mind: How Emerging Technologies Like Artificial Intelligence Is Shaping the Future of Retail by Florina-Gabriela MITU, Marius BOTA, Emil Emanuel SAVAN

“…While these approaches have been increasingly adopted by retailers, the current study investigates whether the drift toward digital platforms impacts the efficiency of neuromarketing strategies and how AI takes further priority in this direction (Goncalves et al., 2024). …”
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Measuring Sperm DNA Fragmentation and Clinical Outcomes of Medically Assisted Reproduction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. by Maartje Cissen, Madelon van Wely, Irma Scholten, Steven Mansell, Jan Peter de Bruin, Ben Willem Mol, Didi Braat, Sjoerd Repping, Geert Hamer

“…The present review suggests that current sperm DNA fragmentation tests have limited capacity to predict the chance of pregnancy in the context of MAR. …”
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Analysis of the distribution of digital tools in the activities of russian enterprises by Melnikov Alexander, Kalabina Elena

“…The information base was statistical data on the use of digital technologies by enterprises, as well as research on trends and management methods in the context of digital transformation. The result of the work was the formation of an assessment of the current state of the spread of digital technologies in the activities of enterprises in the Russian Federation. …”
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Anti-tumor efficacy and safety of AEV01 in preclinical glioblastoma and hepatocellular carcinoma models by Indrani Biswas, Senthilathiban Daisy Precilla, Aravinda Kumar, M. M. Sekhar, Renu Medasani, T. S. Anitha

“…AEV01, a specialized lipophilic extract derived from the roots of Picrorhiza kurroa, has shown promise as a potential anti-cancer agent. In this context, the current study aimed to evaluate the anti-tumor efficacy and safety profile of AEV01 both in vitro and in vivo in GB and HCC models. …”
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Crosstalk between ferroptosis and innate immune in diabetic kidney disease: mechanisms and therapeutic implications by Jinyang Wang, Haonan Shi, Ye Yang, Xueli Gong

“…This review presents an overview of ferroptosis within the context of DKD, beginning with its core mechanisms and delving into its potential roles in DKD progression. …”
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Protective graphene oxide layers for enhanced stability of copper cathodes in zinc-ion energy storage systems by Nikos Κavousanos, Ricardo Santamaría Ramirez, Athanasia Kostopoulou, Konstantinos Brintakis, Emmanuel Stratakis, Dimitra Vernardou

“…However, this enhancement led in a slight initial drop in capacitance, attributed to the increased resistance of Zn+2 interactions with the cathode.…”
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