Impact of Misting Systems on Local Particulate Matter (PM) Levels by William L. Knight, Matthew P. Fraser, Pierre Herckes

“…Currently there is no information available on the impact of misting systems on localized PM concentrations. …”
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The Effect of Bisphosphonate Treatment on Blood Lipid Parameters in Patients with Postmenopausal Osteoporosis by Canan Tıkız, Fatma Taneli, Çiğdem Tüzün

“…Although their exact mechanism has not been identified, the compounds containing amino group (amino bisphosphonates) were shown to decrease osteoclast activation by inhibiting mevalonate pathway. …”
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The Effect of Monetary Rewards on the Performance of Employees in an Organisation: A Case Study of Kabale District Local Government. by Nayebare, Gaston

“…Though, some of the major goals of training employees contain, increase in production, lesser labor turnover rate, higher confidence and better management and training facilitates to decrease cost as it enhances productivity, and promotes objective congruency. …”
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Innovating through tradition: kava-talanoa as a culturally aligned medico-behavioral therapeutic approach to amelioration of PTSD symptoms by S. Apo Aporosa, Dennis Itoga, Julia Ioane, Jan Prosser, Sione Vaka, Emily Grout, Martin J. Atkins, Mitchell A. Head, Jonathan D. Baker, Tanecia Blue, David H. Sanday, Mahonri W. Owen, Chris Murray, Karthik Sivanathan, Tua’ipulotu W. Cuthers, Anau Mesui-Henry, Mary-Jane McCarthy, James Bunn, Ifereimi Waqainabete, Helen Turner, Helen Turner, Helen Turner

“…Our core hypothesis is that, combined, kava-talanoa will outperform current standards of care in PTSD symptom management as a culturally augmented cognitive-behavioral group therapy intervention. …”
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Pesticide Residues in Fruits and Vegetables from Cape Verde: A Multi-Year Monitoring and Dietary Risk Assessment Study by Andrea Acosta-Dacal, Ricardo Díaz-Díaz, Pablo Alonso-González, María del Mar Bernal-Suárez, Eva Parga-Dans, Lluis Serra-Majem, Adriana Ortiz-Andrellucchi, Manuel Zumbado, Edson Santos, Verena Furtado, Miriam Livramento, Dalila Silva, Octavio P. Luzardo

“…Food safety concerns related to pesticide residues in fruits and vegetables have increased globally, particularly in regions where monitoring programs are scarce or inconsistent. …”
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A systematic review on search‐based test suite reduction: State‐of‐the‐art, taxonomy, and future directions by Amir Sohail Habib, Saif Ur Rehman Khan, Ebubeogu Amarachukwu Felix

“…The study's main objective is to examine and classify the current state‐of‐the‐art approaches used in search‐based TSR contexts. …”
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The existing state of knowledge about sleep health in community-dwelling older persons – a scoping review by Sandra Öberg, Christina Sandlund, Björn Westerlind, Deborah Finkel, Lennarth Johansson

“…Few reviews have described current knowledge about the holistic concept of sleep health of community-dwelling older people.Aim This study aimed to describe the current state of knowledge and identify research gaps concerning sleep health among community-dwelling older persons.Method We conducted a scoping review. …”
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Cost-benefit analysis of craniocerebral surgical site infection control in tertiary hospitals in China by Jiong Zhou, Xiaojun Ma

“…This study aimed to determine the cost of SSIs and to evaluate whether SSI control can reduce medical costs under the current medical payment system and wage rates in China. …”
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Phytochemical Investigations and Pharmacological Potential of Organic Extracts of Calotropis gigantea L. Leaves by Adil Jamal, Amina Arif, Shumaila Kiran, Muhammad Naveed Shahid, Md. Belal Hossain

“…The results of our investigation indicate that the organic fractions exhibited reduced hemolytic activity, suggesting an enhanced medicinal potential and decreased toxicity of C. gigantea extracts. Based on the current results, it can be inferred that extracts derived from C. gigantea have diverse potential and urge further investigation as a possible reservoir of metabolites, antioxidants, and antibacterial compounds. …”
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A Systematic Review of the Microfinance Literature: An ADO-TCM Framework Approach by Bahman Khodapanah, Mohammad Bashokouh Ajirlou, Fariba Mesri

“…Consequently, the study highlights existing gaps in current research and suggests future research areas to enhance microfinance strategies and increase their impact.Keywords: Economic development, Microfinance, Meta-synthesis, ADO-TCM framework Introduction In the era of globalization and technological advancement, understanding the landscape of microfinance is essential. …”
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Developing a Model for Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Change the Organization’s Public Relations Unit’s Processes, With an Emphasis on Organizational Knowledge Managem... by Seyed Vahab Omat Mohammadi, Ladan Hajianvari, Kimiya Mohaqeq

“…However, comprehensive and practical frameworks for assessing the integration of artificial intelligence into current public relations practices are still lacking. …”
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Effects of aging and valence on emotional response inhibition: conclusions from a novel stop-signal task by Jill D. Waring, Stephanie N. Hartling

“…However, little is known about how aging impacts response inhibition within emotionally relevant contexts. The current study examined how aging impacts emotional response inhibition by comparing older and younger adults’ ability to stop responses to emotional images. …”
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A LINEAR PROGRAMMING APPROACH TO MINIMIZING BROILER RATION COSTS: THE CASE OF BROILER FARMS IN AL-AHSA, SAUDI ARABIA by Hossam MANSOUR, Mohammed AL-MAHISHVasyl LYPCHUK, Liudmyla HNATYSHYN

“…European Union has been and is still interested in the level of income obtained by farmers in the context in which through its specific instruments it intervenes in support of this sector. …”
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The risk of bleeding and encephalopathy in surgical patients with liver cirrhosis by Petrișor Banu, Salvatore Settineri, Emanuele Maria Merlo, Maria Rosaria Anna Muscatello, Nicolae Bacalbașa, Carolina Negrei, Bianca Gălățeanu, Octav Ghinghină, Ioana Păunica, Cristian Bălălău

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Effect of organically bound iodine in cattle feed on health indicators by D. E. Lukin, D. A. Utyanov, R. K. Milushev, N. L. Vostrikova, A. S. Knyazeva

“…Currently, the problem of iodine deficiency is actual in the world, which may cause a large number of diseases and disorders. …”
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Network pharmacology-based prediction and “gut microbiota-inflammation-brain axis” validation of the active ingredients and potential mechanisms of Plantagins Herba for treating di... by Zhixuan Huang, Zhixuan Huang, Jian Liu, Jian Liu, Hui Li, Hui Li, Hui Li, Yangwen Ai, Yangwen Ai, Dongyue Zhou, Dongyue Zhou

“…BackgroundDiabetes-related cognitive dysfunction (DRCD) is increasingly recognized as a common complication. However, there are currently no specific remedies for DRCD. Plantagins Herba contains many active ingredients that can regulate blood lipids and blood glucose. …”
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Whole-blood model reveals granulocytes as key sites of dengue virus propagation, expanding understanding of disease pathogenesis by Hansa Praneechit, Somchai Thiemmeca, Dararat Prayongkul, Kessiri Kongmanas, Dumrong Mairiang, Nuntaya Punyadee, Adisak Songjaeng, Nattaya Tangthawornchaikul, Nasikarn Angkasekwinai, Kanokwan Sriruksa, Yupin Suputtamongkol, Wannee Limpitikul, John P. Atkinson, Panisadee Avirutnan

“…Current models for studying DENV pathogenesis often lack the complexity of the human immune system, hindering the development of effective therapies and vaccines. …”
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CAR-T cells and TRUCKs that recognize an EBNA-3C-derived epitope presented on HLA-B*35 control Epstein-Barr virus-associated lymphoproliferation by Michael Hudecek, Anna Christina Dragon, Katharina Zimmermann, Thomas Nerreter, Deborah Sandfort, Julia Lahrberg, Stephan Klöß, Christina Kloth, Caroline Mangare, Agnes Bonifacius, Sabine Tischer-Zimmermann, Rainer Blasczyk, Britta Maecker-Kolhoff, Barbara Uchanska-Ziegler, Hinrich Abken, Axel Schambach, Britta Eiz-Vesper

“…Background Immunosuppressive therapy or T-cell depletion in transplant patients can cause uncontrolled growth of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-infected B cells resulting in post-transplant lymphoproliferative disease (PTLD). Current treatment options do not distinguish between healthy and malignant B cells and are thereby often limited by severe side effects in the already immunocompromised patients. …”
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Arthroscopic-Assisted vs. Fluoroscopic-Only ORIF of Distal Radius Fractures: Clinical and Economic Perspectives by Wolfram Demmer, Antonina Jakob, Fabian Gilbert, Benedikt Fuchs, Sinan Mert, Nikolaus Wachtel, Riccardo Giunta, Verena Alt

“…Our findings demonstrate that DRF treatment, regardless of the method used, is either not or only marginally cost-covering under the current German reimbursement structure. In the context of the ongoing shift towards outpatient hand surgery, including the management of DRF, adequate reimbursement rates are necessary to ensure the economic viability of DRF management, particularly for complex intra-articular fractures requiring arthroscopic assistance.…”
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Analysis of Interdisciplinary Differences in the Structure of the Scientific Genre in the Introduction Section of Humanities Research Articles by Roya Peyravi, Hossein Ghorbanpoor Arani, Abbas Zaree

“…The findings of this research are both applicable and feasible for evaluating the current challenges in scientific writing. In this context, two key recommendations have been proposed to improve academic writing in the Persian language. …”
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