Healthcare-Associated Infections: The Role of Microbial and Environmental Factors in Infection Control—A Narrative Review by Andreea M. Sandu, Mariana C. Chifiriuc, Corneliu O. Vrancianu, Roxana-E. Cristian, Cristina F. Alistar, Marian Constantin, Mihaela Paun, Alexandru Alistar, Loredana G. Popa, Mircea I. Popa, Ana C. Tantu, Manuela E. Sidoroff, Mara M. Mihai, Andreea Marcu, George Popescu, Monica M. Tantu

“…This review aimed to present the prevalence, risk factors, current diagnosis, including artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning approaches, future perspectives in combating HAIs causative bacteria (phage therapy, microbiome-based interventions, and vaccination), and HAIs surveillance strategies. …”
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Experimental study on tensile performance of horizontal joint bolted connections in fully assembled modular construction reinforced concrete by RAN Mingming, KOU Guangyun, XIONG Feng, ZHANG Dongdong, LI Wei

“…In Mode IV, when the load was increased to 134.2 kN, abrupt fracture failure of the concrete at the cross-section above the operating hand-hole of the specimen was observed, with limited cracking. …”
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Gut opportunistic pathogens contribute to high-altitude pulmonary edema by elevating lysophosphatidylcholines and inducing inflammation by Xianduo Sun, Gaosheng Hu, Yuting Li, Wenjing Li, Yong Wang, Hui Yan, Guoqing Long, Long Zhao, Anhua Wang, Jingming Jia

“…In conclusion, this study describes a gut microbiota-LPCs/inflammation-HAPE axis, an important new insight into HAPE that will help open avenues for prevention and treatment approaches.IMPORTANCEThe role of the gut microbiota in high-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) is currently unknown. This study found that intestinal Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli contribute to HAPE by inducing inflammation and increasing lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC) levels under hypoxic conditions. …”
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Evaluating the dual impact of microbial activity and aged refuse layers on landfill leachate clogging: An experimental and LCA perspective by Zhaobin Li, Waifan Tang, Shulun Mak, Siukei Lam, Qingwen Li

“…Significance: This study provides an in-depth analysis combining a review of existing literature and experimental insights into the role of microbial communities in clogging formation and the effectiveness of aged refuse layers as a mitigation measure.To provide a comprehensive assessment, a life cycle assessment (LCA) framework is employed to analyze the environmental impacts of various clogging control methods.This study contributes to theoretical advancements by integrating a comprehensive review of LCA frameworks in the context of landfill management, addressing a gap in current literature. …”
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Variation of all-cause and cause-specific mortality with body mass index in one million Swedish parent-son pairs: An instrumental variable analysis. by Kaitlin H Wade, David Carslake, Per Tynelius, George Davey Smith, Richard M Martin

“…Furthermore, we expect different patterns of bias in the current observational and IV analyses; therefore, the similarities between our findings from both methods increases confidence in the results. …”
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Effect of Nursing Protocol Regarding Nasal Skin Breakdown for Preterm Infants Receiving Continuous Positive Airway Pressure by Khadiga M. Said, Rawia A. Mohamed, Safaa F. Draz

“… Context: Neonates, particularly those who are born premature, may require ventilation assistance immediately after birth, since their lung may not be fully developed. …”
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A real-world study on the influence of unplanned reoperations on hospitalized patients using the diagnosis-related group by Rui Fan, Qifeng Chen, Shang Gao, Lili Wang, Shuqi Mao, Zhiyu Yan

“…In high-level surgery subgroups (levels 3–4) and in relation to complex diseases (relative weight ≥ 2), the increase in hospitalization costs and LOS was more pronounce after unplanned reoperations. …”
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Determinants influencing the implementation of community health management for cognitive impairment: a qualitative study by Dongsheng Bian, Weiwei Zhang, Chenhao Yu, Xiao Han, Bu Zhao, Pairizati Abulikemu, Chenshu Shi, Yihui Wang, Guohong Li

“…Conclusion This study identified the primary facilitators and barriers to community-based cognitive impairment management within the context of current policies. To enhance the effectiveness of interventions, policymakers, health departments, and community organizations should actively address the identified barriers and leverage the facilitators. …”
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FORMATION OF CORPORATE CULTURE OF OFFICERS: FOREIGN EXPERIENC by Seliuk Volodymyr

“…Among the analyzed sources are both fundamental works and works of modern authors describing the current state of affairs in the armed forces of Western countries. …”
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Energy and Ecological Concept of a Zero-Emission Building Using Renewable Energy Sources—Case Study in Poland by Anna Barwińska-Małajowicz, Marian Banaś, Teresa Piecuch, Radosław Pyrek, Krzysztof Szczotka, Jakub Szymiczek

“…The focus of this publication is to analyze the potential for transforming standard buildings, as defined by current regulations, into zero-emission buildings powered entirely by renewable energy sources. …”
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Thematic Issue on “Red Beetroot as a Source of Nutrients, Bioactive Compounds and Pigments” by Wiesław Wiczkowski

“…Another interesting research article by Spórna-Kucab & Wybraniec [2020] focused on the analysis of saponins, being natural plant compounds exhibiting health benefits, in red beetroot for the first time using high-speed counter-current chromatography in a new solvent system consisting of tert-butyl-methyl ether-butanol-acetonitrile-water. …”
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Macrophages on the run: Exercise balances macrophage polarization for improved health by Yotam Voskoboynik, Andrew D. McCulloch, Debashis Sahoo

“…However, the precise molecular mechanisms that govern the body’s response to exercise or/compared to periods of inactivity remain elusive. Current evidence appears to suggest that exercise exerts a seemingly dual influence on macrophage polarization states, inducing both pro-immune response M1 activation and cell-repair-focused M2 activation. …”
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Investigating the Impact of Environmental, Social, and Governance Performance on Financial and Non-Financial Performance of Companies: The Moderating Role of Structural Management... by Ghareibeh Esmailikia, Hosna Fathinia

“…In addition, after global warming, market collapse, and economic crises, stakeholders become increasingly aware of the importance of environmental, social, and governance performance as one of the non-financial components that can affect the firm's financial and non-financial performance. …”
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New possibilities for the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus. How much does the effect cost? by E. A. Pyadushkina, A. M. Lila, E. E. Yagnenkova, V. I. Ignatyeva, E. V. Derkach

“…The CEA, considering the current data allows us to conclude that the use of AFM in patients with moderate to severe SLE is economically feasible within the framework of the Russian healthcare system. …”
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Contagious viruses’ corollaries and deterioration of quality education in developing countries: an integrated model of artificial intelligence (AI) awareness and remote working by Muhammad Asif Zaheer, Tanveer Muhammad Anwar, Mohamed Albeshr, Maryam Manzoor, Zoia Khan

“…Research limitations/implications – The current study extends the AI-mediated social exchange theory (MET) by observing faculty members of HEIs in the context of remote working, perceived work stress, commitment, turnover intention, fear of contagious viruses and AI awareness. …”
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Hydrogen Loss on Venus Driven by Photochemistry by Hao Gu, Jun Cui, Xiaoshu Wu, Xu Huang, Shiqi Wu, Wenlong Li, Jinjin Zhao, Haoyu Lu, Lei Li

“…Venus has experienced substantial H loss through hydrodynamic outflow in its early history, transforming from a warm and wet state to the current arid and scorching state. While Venus continues to lose H today, no consensus has been reached regarding the present dominant escape mechanisms. …”
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Analyzing the Impact of the Presence of Foreign Tourists in Religious Places on Their Attitude Towards Shiism by Marziyeh Farshiddost, Behrooz Badkoo, Mohamad Ghasemisiani

“…The present research was conducted with the aim of investigating the impact of the presence of foreign tourists in religious places on their attitude towards the Shia religion. The current research is descriptive-analytical with qualitative method and face-to-face interviews. …”
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Explorative Study of Modulatory Effects of Notochordal Cell‐Derived Extracellular Vesicles on the IL‐1β‐Induced Catabolic Cascade in Nucleus Pulposus Cell Pellets and Explants... by J. C. vanMaanen, F. C. Bach, J. W. Snuggs, K. Ito, M. H. M. Wauben, C. L. Le Maitre, M. A. Tryfonidou

“…Secretion of IL‐6 and C‐X‐C motif chemokine ligand 1 was significantly decreased in NC‐EV + IL‐1β vs. control+IL‐1β but not compared to EV‐depleted human explant controls. …”
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Designing and explaining the political behavior model of managers in government organizations by Mehdi Izadi, Amir Hoshang Nazarpuri, Reza Sepahvand, Hojat Vahdati, Mohammad Hakak

“…Abstract The purpose of the current research is to design and explain the political behavior model of managers in government organizations. …”
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THE ETHICAL STARTUP? by Alexis Walker

“…While this may seem counterproductive to current business goals, the very emergence of DNA marketplaces selling themselves as equitable and just alternatives to older models suggests that ethical practice can increasingly be seen as a selling point for some companies. …”
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