Epigenetic analysis of KSHV latent and lytic genomes. by Zsolt Toth, Dennis T Maglinte, Sun Hwa Lee, Hye-Ra Lee, Lai-Yee Wong, Kevin F Brulois, Stacy Lee, Jonathan D Buckley, Peter W Laird, Victor E Marquez, Jae U Jung

“…The genomic region encoding the IE genes ORF50 and ORF48 possesses the features of a bivalent chromatin structure characterized by the concomitant presence of the activating H3K4me3 and the repressive H3K27me3 marks during latency, which rapidly changes upon reactivation with increasing AcH3 and H3K4me3 marks and decreasing H3K27me3. …”
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Optimization of the Lens Nucleus Fragmentation during Phacoemulsification in Patients with Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome by V. M. Malov, A. V. Zolotarev, E. B. Eroshevskaya, I. V. Malov, A. E. Gorbunov

“…The following ultrasound parameters were estimated: the average capacity in % (AVEUS), the average values of the absolute time ultrasound (APT) and average values of effective (EPT) time of ultrasound, in seconds, during phacoemulsification; structural-morphological changes in the posterior epithelium of the cornea according to the endothelial microscopy; the frequency and nature of complications, the visual acuity. …”
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Genetic context modulates aging and degeneration in the murine retina by Olivia J. Marola, Michael MacLean, Travis L. Cossette, Cory A. Diemler, Amanda A. Hewes, Alaina M. Reagan, Jonathan Nyandu Kanyinda, Daniel A. Skelly, Gareth R. Howell

“…Retinal morphology, vascular structure, and cell counts were assessed ex vivo. Results We identified common molecular aging signatures across the nine mouse strains, which included genes associated with photoreceptor function and immune activation. …”
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Characterisation of coastal reef fish assemblages across an estuarine-urbanisation gradient using underwater visual census and environmental DNA metabarcoding by Yu-De Pei, Joseph Heard, Wenqian Xu, Shara K.K. Leung, Charmaine C.M. Yung, Alex S.J. Wyatt

“…In many places, baseline data on fish communities are inadequate for understanding and managing the ecological impacts of this urbanisation. …”
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Comparative analysis of bacterial communities and environmental interactions in seawater and saline-alkali aquaculture ponds for Scylla paramamosain in northern China by Dongping Zhou, Dongping Zhou, Yuanyuan Fu, Lei Liu, Weichuan Lin, Zhibin Lu, Yangfang Ye, Minglei Zhang

“…These findings are crucial for optimizing the growth environment of S. paramamosain, providing essential data for improving aquaculture conditions and promoting the development of northern S. paramamosain farming.…”
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EspH utilizes phosphoinositide and Rab binding domains to interact with plasma membrane infection sites and Rab GTPases* by Ipsita Nandi, Rachana Pattani Ramachandran, Deborah E. Shalev, Dina Schneidman-Duhovny, Raisa Shtuhin-Rahav, Naomi Melamed-Book, Efrat Zlotkin-Rivkin, Alexander Rouvinski, Ilan Rosenshine, Benjamin Aroeti

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Evaluation Methods for the Human–Land Coupling Coordination Relationship in a Metro Station Area: A Case Study of Chengdu Metro Line 1 by Zhiyue Qiu, Shirui Wen, Hong Yuan, Ziyi Liu, Yao Wei, Siqi Yanling, Runlong Dai, Xiang Li, Yuxin Gu

“…By collecting multi-source data, the coupling coordination degree model (CCDM) is used to quantitatively evaluate the human–land coupling coordination relationship in the station area. …”
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PROFESSIONAL AND APPLIED PHYSICAL TRAINING FOR STUDENTS OF COMPUTER ENGINEERING SPECIALTY IN THE TEMPORARILY OCCUPIED TERRITORY WITH USING DISTANCE LEARNING by Shuba Liudmyla, Shuba Victor, Shuba Victoria

“…On the other hand, negative aspects include: social isolation, reduced motivation, lack of stimulating environment, difficulty concentrating, insufficient physical activity, technical difficulties, challenges with assessment and reporting, lack of teacherstudent interaction, an increased self-discipline level, need for support and structure, and limited access to resources and opportunities for collaboration and group work. …”
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Development, validation and assessment of reproducibility of a modern version of semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire for the adult population by N. S. Karamnova, S. A. Maksimov, S. A. Shalnova, O. B. Shvabskaia, O. V. Izmailova, E. I. Ivanova, O. V. Molchanova, A. V. Kontsevaya, O. M. Drapkina

“…The changing structure of food consumption requires updating the nutrition assessment tool, taking into account modern dietary patterns.Aim. …”
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Coupling coordination relationship between health resource allocation and regional economic development: an empirical study based on five provinces in eastern China by Yongqiang Wang, Xiaochen Feng, Yulin Chai, Kexuan Chen, Shilan Yang, Wei Li, Yuqing Mi

“…Furthermore, the levels of economic development, economic structure, technological investment, as well as the allocation of health human and material resources, all serve as critical drivers in enhancing the coordinated development of the system.ConclusionThe coordinated development of eastern China’s provinces produces substantial spillover effects, and the realization of a Healthy China initiative must strategically harness their radiative and demonstrative effects. …”
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Voices from Iraq: Emerging Clinical Evidence and Implications for Global Health Equity by Oluwatosin Olu-Abiodun, Redha Abdalredha, Aderinsola Faturoti, Olumide Abiodun

“…This paper addresses the persistent structural inequalities in academic publishing, where voices from low and middle-income countries are often overlooked, and promotes platforms like the Babcock University Medical Journal as critical for promoting comprehensive scholarship. …”
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Binge drinking among adolescents: the role of stress, problematic internet use, and emotional regulation by Adrián Diaz-Moreno, Iván Bonilla, Andrés Chamarro, Queralt Ballabrera, María José Gómez-Romero, Mark D. Griffiths, Joaquín T. Limonero

“…Therefore, the present study aimed to examine the relationship between stress, problematic internet use, emotional regulation, and binge drinking among adolescents using structural equation modeling. Methods A cross-sectional survey was completed by a sample of 876 high school adolescents (63.57% female, mean age 16.86 years). …”
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Clinical and Laboratory Characteristic of Acute Stenosic Laryngotraceitis in Children Hospitalized into Diagnostic Department of Lviv Regional Hospital of Infectious Diseases durin... by Hladchenko O.

“…According to statistics, acute respiratory viral infections (ARVIs) occupy a leading place in the structure of the morbidity of children. The importance of this problem lies in the fact that 1.0-5.0% of children of early age with acute respiratory infections are accompanied by acute stenotic laryngotracheitis syndrome (ASLS), in case of which the risk of an unfavorable course of the disease is significantly increased in early childhood. …”
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Oral Supplementation with a New Hyaluronic Acid Matrix Ingredient Improves Skin Brightness, Hydration, Smoothness, and Roughness: Results from a Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo... by Trinidad Montero-Vilchez, Patricia Gálvez-Martín, Raquel Sanabria-de la Torre, Carlos Cuenca-Barrales, Alejandro Molina-Leyva, Daniel Martinez-Puig, Javier Velasco-Alvarez, Salvador Arias-Santiago

“…Results Assessments were performed on data from 50 participants as a per-protocol analysis. …”
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Construction of an AI Literacy General Education Curriculum Based on "Knowledge-Skills" Navigation by Baiyang LI, Rong SUN

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Assessing correlation between different temporary restorative materials for microleakage following endodontic treatment: an in-vitro study by Qamar Hashem, Mohammed Mustafa, Mohammed A.S. Abuelqomsan, Ahmed Altuwalah, Ahmed A. Almokhatieb, Mohammad Fareed, Mohmed Isaqali Karobari

“…Abstract Background Coronal microleakage, the passage of fluids and bacteria through the interface between the temporary restoration and the tooth structure, can potentially result in endodontic treatment failure. …”
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Investigating the Relationships between Internet Addiction and Suicidal Ideation in Adolescent Girls by Zeynab Akbari, Fatemeh Serjouie, Jafar Sarani Yaztappeh, Mohammad Hossein Turkzadeh, Faeze Ziaei, Ali Bagheri, Maryam Sate Zohd, Amir Sam Kianimoghadam

“…Method: The current correlational study employed a structural equation modeling approach. Model fit indices such as the Chi-square to degrees of freedom ratio (CMIN/DF), normed fit index (NFI), root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA), Tucker-Lewis index (TLI), and goodness-of-fit index (CFI) were reported to assess the model’s adequacy. …”
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Predictors of blood pressure control among patients with hypertension: a cross-sectional study in a Nigerian tertiary health facility by Ugbe Maurice-Joel Ugbe, Ido Edem Ukpeh, Margaret Inemesit Akpan, Peter Bassey Enyievi, Nelson Chukwudi Osuchukwu, Ekpenyong Eyo Bassey, Smith Bakumor Yolo

“…Predictors of inadequate blood pressure control were older age (AOR=0.30, p<0.001), living with a spouse (AOR=0.14, p=0.014), non-compliance with antihypertensive medications (AOR=0.53, p=0.040) and moderate obesity (AOR=0.29, p=0.032).Conclusion Addressing prevalent risk factors like sedentary lifestyle and dietary habits, as well as structural initiatives like accessibility to health insurance, presents opportunities for targeted interventions to enhance well-being and improve outcomes that will strengthen public health, clinical practice and research.…”
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A novel external fixation for treating tibial fractures: a finite element and biomechanical study by Shen Liu, Xiangdang Liang, Songyang Liu, Zhanshe Guo, Xing Wei, Yonghui Liang

“…There was a significant difference in mean torsional stiffness among UEF (1.412 N·m/deg), NEF (1.398 N·m/deg), LCP (1.128 N·m/deg), and E-LCP (0.838 N·m/deg). No structural failures occurred during fatigue testing spanning 108,000 cycles. …”
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The mediating effect of parental monitoring in the association between parent–child relationship harmony and smartphone addiction: findings from a nationwide youth survey in China... by Ziyan Meng, Kaiyuan Min, Runping Ma, Juntao Yang, Hui Zhang, Qing li

“…Methods The nationwide survey included 9,270 youth in the Chinese mainland. The data collected included individual characteristics, smartphone addiction status, parent‒child relationship harmony, parental monitoring and self-control were collected. …”
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