Micro nutrients as immunomodulators in the ageing population: a focus on inflammation and autoimmunity by Bhavani Sowndharya Balamurugan, Mathan Muthu Chinnakannu Marimuthu, Vickram Agaram Sundaram, Bharath Saravanan, Prasanth Chandrababu, Hitesh Chopra, Tabarak Malik

“…For example, it points out the modulatory effects of vitamin D on both innate and adaptive immunity, with a specific focus on its ability to suppress pro-inflammatory cytokines synthesis while enhancing regulatory T-cell function. In the same context, also zinc is described as important nutrient for thymic function and T-cell differentiation but exhibits immunomodulatory functions by decreasing inflammation. …”
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Nested case-control study investigating factors affecting initial adoption of HIV self-testing among men who have sex with men in Guangzhou, China: amidst comprehensive service cov... by Yuzhou Gu, JiaLi Yang, Yefei Luo, Lishan Zhan, Fanghua Liu, Wenting Zeng, Huifang Xu, Huifang Xu, Yongheng Lu, Yanshan Cai, Zhigang Han

“…Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that individuals who primarily sought sexual partners through offline venues in the past 6 months (aOR = 5.28, 95% CI: 1.01–27.79), had more than one sexual partner in the past 6 months (aOR = 2.76, 95% CI: 1.33–5.74), engaged with more than two casual partners in the past 6 months (aOR = 3.02, 95% CI: 1.35–6.78), or had more than one regular partner (aOR = 3.37, 95% CI: 1.51–7.51) exhibited an increased likelihood of initiating HIVST.ConclusionIn the context of comprehensive promotion and coverage of HIVST service, the development of personalized, adaptable, and innovative HIVST strategies for MSM with a higher number of sexual partners, particularly those in regular partnerships and those seeking partners offline, may further increase the adoption of HIVST among MSM.…”
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The Effect of Gamified Physical Activities on the Quality of Students' Leisure Time (Case Study: Female Secondary School Students in Ardabil City) by aylar sefidgar, Hamed Kheirollahi Meidani, Mehrdad Moharramzadeh

“…Its reliability was also established, achieving a Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.95, which demonstrates the high reliability of the questionnaire used in the current study. The questionnaire contains 64 items divided into four components: decision-making skills, leisure awareness skills, social relations skills, and self-awareness skills. …”
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The aftermath of corona virus disease on antimicrobial resistance across low- and middle-income countries by Pia Dey, Debaprasad Parai, Sk Tofajjen Hossain, Samir Kumar Mukherjee

“…The number of resistance cases worldwide has been increasing exponentially, and it is estimated that by 2050, the AMR mortality rate will be ten times higher than it is today. …”
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Influence of Moderate High-Pressure Homogenization on Quality of Bioactive Compounds of Functional Food Supplements by Encarna Aguayo, Martha Patricia Tarazona-Díaz, Ascensión Martínez-Sánchez, Antonio García-González

“…Current interest in health has led to an increase in demand for functional food supplements as well as in industry concern for maintaining the bioactive compounds of such foods via the application of new technologies. …”
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TINJAUAN YURIDIS TINDAK PIDANA PERSETUBUHAN DENGAN KEKERASAN, ANCAMAN KEKERASAN, DAN TIPU MUSLIHAT TERHADAP ANAK. (Studi Putusan No.74/Pid.Sus/2018/PN.Mrs) by Andi Mahfud Arya Wardana, Jumadi, ST Nurjannah

“…In terms of national and state life, children are the future of thenation and the future generation of national ideals, so that children have the right to survival, to grow and develop, to participate and to be entitled to protection from acts of violence and discrimination and civil rights and freedom. However, in the current situation, child crime continues to increase, especially sexual crimes against children, and perpetrators of crimes against children according to the National Commission for the protection of children are the closest people to victims (children), including father, mother, uncle, friend, and boyfriend. …”
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Multifunctional molecular hybrid for targeted colorectal cancer cells: Integrating doxorubicin, AS1411 aptamer, and T9/U4 ASO. by Kanpitcha Jiramitmongkon, Pichayanoot Rotkrua, Paisan Khanchaitit, Jiraporn Arunpanichlert, Boonchoy Soontornworajit

“…Colorectal cancer (CRC) poses a global health challenge, with current treatments often harming both cancerous and normal cells. …”
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The Effects of Endocrine Disruptors on Adolescent Health by Özlem Ketenci Altıkardeşler, Firdevs Baş

“…Endocrine disrupting chemicals are found in many products such as soaps, shampoos, perfumes, kitchenware, textile materials, plastic bottles and containers, toys, and even foods and drinking water. …”
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COMBINATION OF GIVING BABY MASSAGE WITH CITRONELLA OIL FOR APPETITE DISORDERS IN TODDLERS AGED 12-24 MONTHS by Putu Ayu Eka Sumariati, Luh Putu Widiastini, Ni Putu Yunita Sri Lestari, Ni Made Egar Adhiestiani

“…Puskesmas Abiansemal I. Method: The current study performed by using Quasi-Experimental with Pre-test Post-test Non-equivalent Control Group Design. …”
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Human stem cell-derived neurons: a system to study human tau function and dysfunction. by Mariangela Iovino, Rickie Patani, Colin Watts, Siddharthan Chandran, Maria Grazia Spillantini

“…Current experimental models to study tau pathology in vitro do not usually recapitulate the tau expression pattern characteristic of adult human brain. …”
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Evolution of the EU Approach to Central Asia: from Positive Observer to Geopolitical Player by Ya. V. Leksyutina

“…Containing Russia, limiting Russia’s and China’s influence in the region, reducing dependence on China are becoming the main goals of Brussels’ policy in the region. …”
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Poszanowanie wolności religijnej w prawodawstwie kościelnym by Dariusz Mazurkiewicz

“…Consequently, the question arises whether the church legislator allows the use of methods in the work of evangelization that contain elements of coercion or even pressure that increase the effectiveness of preaching the Word of God. …”
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Diversity of sunflower rust pathogen biotypes (<i>Puccinia helianthi</i> Schwein.) in the Rostov region by E. S. Lepeshko

“…In the last decade there has been established an increase in the prevalence of Puccinia helianthi in sunflower crops in Russia. …”
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Ethanol effect in induce histological lesions in Albino rat livers and using camel milk and olive oil to treat it by Mahmood Nawfel Mustafa, Aziz Khaled Hameed

“… This study was designed to identify the influence of alcohol in the creation of histological lesions in the liver of Albino rats type Rattus norvegicus and treating these effects using camel milk and olive oil, in this study, 15 rats were randomly distributed into five groups each group containing three animals, the first group control group It was fed on a routine diet and administrated with distilled water, either groups 2, 3, 4,5 administrated with alcohol for 3 months at a dose began 10% V / V / day and gradually increase to up to 15% v / v / day, and then the animals Group 3 treated by ad libitum camel milk open dose for one month, Group 4 animals administrated with olive oil rate of 0.2 ml / kg body weight, Group 5 animals administrated by camel milk and olive oil together, the results of the current study, the second group showed the occurrence of a number of the histopathological lesions in the liver tissue consisted infiltration of lymphocytes with the occurrence of fibrosis within the liver tissue and thickening walls of the blood vessels that have suffered from the expansion of abnormal diameters ,in the third group most liver tissues return to semi-natural state had been observed after treating via camel milk for a one month with the presence of some simple histological changes in the liver tissue. …”
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Effect of Buckwheat Processing Products on Dough and Bread Quality Made from Whole-Wheat Flour by Vira Drobot, Anastasiya Semenova, Jelyzaveta Smirnova, Larisa Mykhonik

“…The paper gives a brief overview of the current nutritional status of the Ukrainian population and describes useful buckwheat properties. …”
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Reuse of Sewage Sludge as Organic Agricultural Products: An Efficient Technology-Based Initiative by Acharya Balkrishna, Srimoyee Banerjee, Sourav Ghosh, Divya Chauhan, Ilika Kaushik, Vedpriya Arya, Sumit Kumar Singh

“…Two products, Jaivik Poshak and Jaivik Prom, containing farmyard compost, were compared with the amended version of the same, containing compost from STP sludge instead of normal compost. …”
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Immune regulation and the tumor microenvironment in anti-PD-1/PDL-1 and anti-CTLA-4 therapies for cancer immune evasion: A bibliometric analysis by Yi Huang, Zhijian Chen, Gang Shen, Shuogui Fang, Junjiong Zheng, Zepai Chi, Yuanfeng Zhang, Yitong Zou, Qinghua Gan, Chengxiao Liao, Yuhui Yao, Jianqiu Kong, Xinxiang Fan

“…This bibliometric study seeks to provide a comprehensive overview of past and current research trends, emphasizing the potential role of tumor microenvironment, signaling pathways and immune cells in the context of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) and tumor immune evasion.…”
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MSC-derived extracellular vesicles: Precision miRNA delivery for overcoming cancer therapy resistance by Ahsas Goyal, Muhammad Afzal, Kavita Goyal, Subbulakshmi Ganesan, Mukesh Kumari, S. Sunitha, Aniruddh Dash, Suman Saini, Mohit Rana, Gaurav Gupta, Haider Ali, Ling Shing Wong, Vinoth Kumarasamy, Vetriselvan Subramaniyan

“…Carrying a variety of molecules, including microRNAs, small interfering RNAs, long non-coding RNAs, proteins, lipids, and DNA, these vesicles are positioned as promising cancer treatment options. Current studies have increasingly investigated the capacity of microRNAs as a strategic approach for combating malignancy. …”
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Producing Bacillus from the Ripe Bananas, Jackfruit Seeds and Sweet Potato Tubers by Solid Fermentation and its Effect on the Products' Biochemical Properties by Bruce Robin Nyamweha, Collins Muhangi, Lonah Nampwera, Athanasius Ssekyanzi, Cosmas Wacal, Jacob Kaingo, Martin Sserwadda, Wycliffe Tumwesigye, Sylvester Katuromunda

“…In addition to enriching the nutritional components of plant materials and preserving food, fermentation promotes the growth of beneficial microbes that play a role in human and animal health, especially in the digestive tract, commonly known as probiotics. Objectives: The current study investigated the fermentation of ripe banana, jackfruit seeds and sweet potato tubers to produce Bacillus subtilis and also examined the effect of fermentation on the biochemical properties of the plant materials used in the current study. …”
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Presentation of Financial Assets in Russian Macroeconomic Statistics by V. N. Salin, M. V. Vakhrameeva, O. Yu. Sitnikova

“…The purpose of the study. Currently, much attention is paid to the collection, presentation and analysis of data on the volume, structure and dynamics of economic assets. …”
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