Cervical ripening at home or in hospital during induction of labour: the CHOICE prospective cohort study, process evaluation and economic analysis by Mairead Black, Cassandra Yuill, Mairi Harkness, Sayem Ahmed, Linda Williams, Kathleen A Boyd, Maggie Reid, Amar Bhide, Neelam Heera, Jane Huddleston, Neena Modi, John Norrie, Dharmintra Pasupathy, Julia Sanders, Gordon C S Smith, Rosemary Townsend, Helen Cheyne, Christine McCourt, Sarah Stock

“…However, there was substantial uncertainty with the adjusted analysis consistent with a 74% decrease in the risk through to an 81% increase. qCHOICE Important aspects of service users’ experience of home cervical ripening were quality of information provided, support and perception of genuine choice. …”
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The prognostic value of serum apolipoprotein A1 levels in elderly patients with de novo SARS-CoV-2 omicron infection by Cong Shi, Ruishuang Ma, Miao Zhou, Shujun Yang, Shengping Gong

“…Additionally, we observed a significant increase in C-reactive protein (CRP) and beta-2 microglobulin (β2-MG) levels in individuals with decreased ApoA1 levels. …”
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Chlorpromazine directly inhibits Kv1.3 channels by facilitating the inactivation of channels by Seo-In Park, Soobeen Hwang, Young Lee, Hee-Yoon Lee, Soohyun Kim, Junseo Hong, Su-Hyun Jo, Se-Young Choi

“…The antipsychotic chlorpromazine (CPZ) demonstrates anti-inflammatory effects by decreasing Kv1.3 activity in mPFC microglia. However, the precise mechanism of CPZ’s effect in the mPFC remains unclear, given that CPZ is known to inhibit dopamine receptors and the mPFC contains various cell types with dopamine receptors. …”
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Data stewardship and curation practices in AI-based genomics and automated microscopy image analysis for high-throughput screening studies: promoting robust and ethical AI applicat... by Asefa Adimasu Taddese, Assefa Chekole Addis, Bjorn T. Tam

“…Abstract Background Researchers have increasingly adopted AI and next-generation sequencing (NGS), revolutionizing genomics and high-throughput screening (HTS), and transforming our understanding of cellular processes and disease mechanisms. …”
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Administrator Turnover: The Roles of District Support, Safety, Anxiety, and Violence from Students by Andrew H. Perry, Linda A. Reddy, Andrew Martinez, Susan D. McMahon, Eric M. Anderman, Ron A. Astor, Dorothy L. Espelage, Frank C. Worrell, Taylor Swenski, Kailyn Bare, Christopher M. Dudek, Jared Hunt, Adriana I. Martinez Calvit, Hyun Ji Lee, Xi Liu

“…Findings highlight the importance of district support of administrators for reducing mental health concerns and transfer/quit intentions in the context of student violence against school administrators. …”
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Comparison of various feed additives on nutrient digestibility, digestive enzyme activity, blood metabolite levels, and gut microbiota composition in japanese quail chicks by Hassan Saleh, Omid Jangjou, Mohammad Taher Mirakzehi, Seyedeh Hamideh Hosseni

“…In contrast, quail chicks that received diets containing tetracycline antibiotics exhibited a decreased presence of Clostridium species and E. coli in the ileum, as compared to the control group (p < 0.05). …”
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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

“…Noradrenaline levels increased in both plasma and brain, while dopamine decreased peripherally but paradoxically increased in the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus. …”
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Rehabilitation interventions delivered via telehealth to support self-management of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases: A scoping review protocol. by Rosemarie Barnett, Nuzhat Shakaib, Thomas A Ingram, Simon Jones, Raj Sengupta, Peter C Rouse

“…Data will be summarized qualitatively, and if appropriate, quantitatively via frequency counts of the components comprising the 'Concept' and 'Context' categories of the PCC framework.<h4>Discussion</h4>Findings from the proposed scoping review will identify how telehealth is currently used in the delivery of rehabilitation interventions for RMDs. …”
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Development and characterization of amaranth protein-based edible films incorporating Satureja khuzestanica essential oil by Elahe Khalili, Gholamreza Jahed Khaniki, Saeedeh Shojaee-Aliabadi, Nabi Shariatifar, Ramin Aslani, Leila Mirmoghtadaie

“…The current research aimed to investigate the physicochemical and antimicrobial characteristics of the edible film based on amaranth protein containing Satureja khuzestanica essential oil. …”
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Assessment of Ecological City Development in Urban Settlements of East Azarbaijan Province with an Emphasis on the Theoretical Model of Sustainable Development by Hosain Nazmfar, Ali Eshghei charborj, Saeedeh Alavi

“…With the rapid increase in urban population in the world and increasing concern about the environment, the challenge of creating a livable sustainable city was a priority for city planners; the idea of the Ecology is in response to these concerns. …”
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Pearl River Delta: Scales, Times, Domains by Liang Xiong

“…It provides a substantial opportunity via visualization and spatialization to overcome the obstacle of localism among different levels of governments in the decision-making and implementation processes. It also helps to increase public awareness of, and participation in, the planning and design process, which are often lacking in the Chinese context. …”
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Identify the Challenges of Sustainable Agricultural Development in the South of Kerman Province by Omid Sharifi, Amir Afzali Gorouh, Mona Babaee

“…The use of unconditional production inputs to increase performance over the last decade which leads to the degradation of the environment and human health, has underscored the importance of sustainable agriculture and continued production along with the preservation of natural resources. …”
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Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Carbon Emission of Garden Pavement by Peiyong WANG, Ruixing LU

“…In the field of landscape architecture, a large amount of practical research has been carried out in the two aspects of enhancing urban resilience and reducing emissions and increasing sinks, both of which mainly focus on the qualitative research on study of the carbon footprints of landscape plants, soils, water bodies, green infrastructures, and green spaces over their entire life cycle. …”
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Reducing the dietary starch:protein ratios in low-protein diets enhanced the growth performance of goslings from 1 to 28 days of age by Xucheng Zheng, Qian Lu, Chunhui Huang, Usman Nazir, Zhi Yang, Haiming Yang, Zhiyue Wang

“…The current study aimed to explore the suitable starch: protein ratios under different dietary protein levels for goslings. …”
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Possibilities of metabolic surgery for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in patients with grade 1 alimentary obesity by Vladimir V. Salukhov, Nikita S. Ilinskii, Evgenii V. Vasil'ev, Ruslan T. Sardinov, Dmitrii V. Gladyshev

“…Many studies have demonstrated the high effectiveness of bariatric surgery in patients with grade 2&ndash;3 obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Currently, surgery is one of the most effective ways to decrease body mass, to maintain long-term weight loss and to manage type 2 diabetes mellitus. …”
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Interference in melanoma CD248 function reduces vascular mimicry and metastasis by Cheng-Hsiang Kuo, Ya-Fang Wu, Bi-Ing Chang, Chao-Kai Hsu, Chao-Han Lai, Hua-Lin Wu

“…Abstract Background Tumor vascular mimicry is an emerging issue that affects patient survival while having no treatment at the current moment. Despite several factors implicated in vascular mimicry, little is known about stromal factors that modulate tumor microenvironment and shape malignant transformation. …”
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3D-printed resin for permanent/definitive restorations: meta-analysis for bond strength by Minjoo Ki, Marc Hayashi, Mijoo Kim

“…This meta-analysis aimed to synthesize the current knowledge on the adhesion of 3D-printed restorations to resin cements and identify areas for future research. …”
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自发性脑出血术后早期使用阿司匹林的可能性：来自中国学者的首个脑出血围手术期管理高级别循证依据 Possibility of Early Use of Aspirin after Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage Surgery: The First High-Level Evidence-Based Evidenc... by 周航，陈高(ZHOU Hang, CHEN Gao)

“…In this context, patients who survive after intracerebral hemorrhage surgery have a significantly increased risk of major cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and peripheral vascular events. …”
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Direct and indirect crisis of food security due to COVID-19 emergence in Addis Ababa and Amhara regions, Ethiopia: a lesson for the inevitable pandemics by Daniel Teshome Gebeyehu, Leah East, Stuart Wark, Md Shahidul Islam

“…The objective of the current study was to assess both the direct and indirect impact of COVID-19 on individuals’ food security in the metropolitan and regional context of Ethiopia. …”
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“They tossed me up like a ball”: informal settlement residents’ experiences in accessing healthcare in Kampala, Uganda by Julia Dickson-Gomez, Kirsten Beyer, Arthur Kiconco, Ronald Anguzu, Agnes Nyabigambo

“…The focus group interviews indicated that private healthcare systems have created incentives to draw resources away from already depleted public healthcare systems, further decreasing access to the most vulnerable. Conclusions Our study reveals important and substantial gaps in the current healthcare system in Uganda. …”
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