Mechanisms of immune regulation and transplantation immunity in corneal transplants by V. V. Neroev, N. V. Balatskaya, E. V. Chentsova, Kh. M. Shamkhalova

“…Unlike other kinds of transplants, corneal grafting is often performed without tissue typing and systemic immunosuppression.High frequency of transparent corneal engraftment (up to 90% of cases) in the absence of risk factors is due to special immunoprivileged area in the anterior eye segment (functionally, a structural aggregation of the cornea and anterior chamber, AC) accomplished by local and systemic immunoregulatory mechanisms, i.e., phenomenon of immune deviation associated with anterior chamber of the eye (ACAID), components of the internal liquid medium, a watery moisture with immunosuppressive properties, e.g., IL-1ra, TSP-1,TGF-β2, regulatory complement proteins, α-MSH (alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone), VIP (vasoactive intestinal peptide), indolamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO), calcitonin-gene-bound peptide (CGRP), somatostatin, etc.In addition to ACAID and liquid AC components, a contribution to the maintenance of immune privilege which is extremely important for a successful outcome of keratoplasty, is provided by other mechanisms, in particular, immunologically active membrane-associated molecules of corneal endothelium, i.e., PDL-1 (Programmed death ligand 1), and sVEGFR-1, sVEGFR-2, sVEGFR-3 involved in maintaining avascularity of the corneal tissue. …”
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Development and psychometric evaluation of the Infertility Public Stigma Scale for Japanese women: protocol for an exploratory sequential mixed method study of the Japanese populat... by Rie Yokota, Tsuyoshi Okuhara, Hiroko Okada, Emi Furukawa, Ritsuko Shirabe, Toshie Agawa, Hisashi Kato, Takahiro Kiuchi

“…Quantitative research will be conducted using the initial scale. Structural validity will be examined using exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. …”
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Involving Knowledge Users in Health Services Research: Collective Reflections and Learning From a National Evaluation of Recurrent Miscarriage Services by Marita Hennessy, Rebecca Dennehy, Hannah O'Leary, Keelin O'Donoghue, RE:CURRENT Research Advisory Group

“…Themes constructed from the Word Café discussions highlighted that structural and relational spaces shaped the accessibility and experience of involvement. …”
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Nexus among artificial intelligence implementation, healthcare social innovation, and green image of hospitals’ operations management in Egypt by Heba Mohamed Adel, Mennatallah Khaled, Mohamed Ahmed Yehya, Rahma Elsayed, Rawan Sameh Ali, Farah Emam Ahmed

“…After applying structural equation modeling using SmartPLS-v4, the results illustrated that AII has a positive significant impact on HSI, which has a positive significant influence on HGI. …”
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THE EFFECT OF SPLEEN LYMPHOCYTES TREATED WITH AN ORIGINAL ANTICONVULSANT ON HEMATOPOIESIS DURING LONG-TERM ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION by Irina Orlovskaya, Evgeniya Markova, Ivan Savkin, L. Toporkova, M. Knyazheva, E. Serenko, A. Smyk, E. Goiman

“…AbstractExcessive alcohol consumption has a negative effect on hematopoiesis, which is expressed in a significant suppression of both the production of blood cells and structural changes in precursors, namely in the suppression of their maturation, up to pancytopenia. …”
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An investigation into male infertility caused by hormonal imbalance and hypertension brought on by SARS-CoV-2 by Parameswari R, Kasthuri K, Babujanarthanam R, Ganesamoorthy R, Gomathi R, Yogesh T

“…Ethical approval was obtained from the relevant institutional review board prior to data collection. Semen samples were collected and analysed according to the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines (2021) for conventional semen parameters. …”
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Predicting digital contact tracing tool adoption during COVID-19 from the perspective of TAM: The role of trust, fear, privacy, anxiety, and social media by Adi Alsyouf, Ala’a M Al-Momani, Nizar Alsubahi, Abdalwali Lutfi, Khalid Anwer Al-Mugheed, Mohammed Amin Almaiah, Rami J Anshasi, Main Naser Alolayyan, Abdallah Alsaad, Mahmaod Alrawad

“…Methods Using a quantitative, cross-sectional design, data were collected from Saudi participants through an online survey and analysed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with SmartPLS4. …”
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Transdiagnostic mechanisms of mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic: associations of childhood trauma, maladaptive personality traits, emotion regulation, mentalizing, and pan... by Julia Holl, Julia Holl, Anna Berning, Laura Kling, Svenja Taubner, Anna K. Georg, Jana Volkert

“…The aim of this study is to examine the associations with these transdiagnostic factors in relation to PR distress and psychopathological symptoms.Materials and methodsUsing a cross-sectional study design, we investigated a convenience sample of 6,451 adults (mean age = 44.1; SD = 11.8; 69.1% female, 30.3% male, 0.01% diverse) recruited via social media platforms in German-speaking countries (August 2020 – February 2021) by utilizing self-report instruments (PID5BF+, MentS, DERS-SF, PHQ-9, GAD-7, a composite PR distress score). Structural equation modeling was performed for data analysis.ResultsThe results revealed significant associations between different types of childhood trauma and MPTs (−0.14 < β < 0.48) as well as a parallel mediation of the relationship between MPTs and psychopathological symptoms via mentalizing (βanxiety = −0.03; βdepression = 0.01) and emotion dysregulation (βanxiety = 0.24; βdepression = 0.23).DiscussionMentalizing and emotion dysregulation seem to play a significant role in relation between childhood trauma and MPTs and psychopathological symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Gender differences in L1 vertebral strength in adults 50+ using automated CT-based finite element analysis by Hsiang-Ho Chen, Chieh-Wei Wu, Yen Cheng, Mao-Chieh Su, Yu-Jhen Chen, Po-Liang Lai

“…The focus is on establishing a prediction model for the structural strength of the L1 vertebral body using patient-specific CT data, thereby aiding in the prediction of vertebral fracture risk. …”
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Outcomes and complications of pre-assisted reproductive technology hysteroscopic evaluation and treatment: a cross-sectional study at a Nigerian teaching hospital by Abimbola Tawaqualit Ottun, Ayokunle Moses Olumodeji, Olufemi Ayanbode, Ayokunle Adebayo Ogunyemi, Faosat Olayiwola Jinadu, Adeniyi Abiodun Adewunmi

“…It is especially valuable for women seeking assisted reproductive technology (ART), as structural uterine abnormalities—such as adhesions, polyps, and fibroids—can reduce implantation success or increase the risk of miscarriage. …”
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A Remote-Sensing-Based Method Using Rockfall Inventories for Hazard Mapping at the Community Scale in the Arequipa Region of Peru by Cassidy L. Grady, Paul M. Santi, Gabriel Walton, Carlos Luza, Guido Salas, Pablo Meza, Segundo Percy Colque Riega

“…The generation component criteria consisted of source zone height, slope angle, and rockmass structural condition. Transport was characterized by rockfall runout distance, estimated rockfall trajectory paths, and hazard ratings of corresponding source zones. …”
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A comprehensive review on novel opportunities for Alzheimer therapy by targeting BIN1 by Trina Saha, Dipanjan Karati

“…Conclusion The most frequent BIN1 variants are found in non-coding regions immediately upstream of the gene, and it is thus likely that their impact is regulatory and not structural. The variants can influence the levels of BIN1 or splicing between isoforms, especially the distribution of isoforms. …”
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Molecular Determinants for the Binding of the Highly Infectious SARS-CoV-2 Omicron (BA.1) Variant to the Human ACE2 Receptor by Majed S. Aljohani, Pawan Bhatta, Xiche Hu

“…Additionally, allosteric effects improve the contributions of non-mutated residues (notably A475, Y453, and F486) via structural realignment and novel hydrogen bonding with ACE2 residues such as S19, leading to an overall increase in the electrostatic and π-system interaction energy. …”
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Diversity and equity in medical education over the past decade: applications, matriculations, and the growing gaps by Gang Lv, Xiangxiang Jiang, Jordan Franklin, Minghui Li, Jing Yuan, Z. Kevin Lu

“…Methods This study used data from the Association of American Medical Colleges from 2015 to 2024. …”
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Association of workplace support for health with occupational health literacy and illness avoidance: moderated mediation by functioning through a salutogenic lens by Nestor Asiamah, Isaac Aidoo, Etornam Doamekpor, Emelia Sarpong, Emelia Danquah, Cosmos Yarfi, Eric Eku, Usman Yaw Baidoo, Christiana Afriyie Manu, Rita Sarkodie Baffoe

“…., WSH, OHL, functioning, and illness avoidance) were measured with Likert-type scales adopted in whole from the literature. Data were analysed with Hayes’ Process Model through structural equation modelling. …”
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PSYCHOLOGICAL READINESS OF SECONDARY VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TEACHERS FOR MASTERING NEW ACTIVITIES IN THE CONTEXT OF PROFESSIONAL REORIENTATION by I. I. Khasanova, S. S. Kotova

“…The functionality of this technology, its tasks, structural components, possible methods and estimated effects of its implementation in practice of the SPE (Secondary Professional Education) system are noted.Practical significance. …”
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Enhancing Accessibility in Philippine Public Bus Systems: Addressing the Needs of Persons with Disabilities by Ma. Janice J. Gumasing, Timothy Ray P. Del Castillo, Antoine Gabriel L. Palermo, Janred Thien G. Tabino, Josiah T. Gatchalian

“…Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to analyze the hypothesized relationships between these variables, passenger satisfaction, and intention to reuse public transport. …”
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Viral activity in lake analogs of anoxic early Earth oceans by Natascha S. Varona, Bailey A. Wallace, Alice Bosco-Santos, Julianna Mullinax, Alexandra K. Stiffler, Molly D. O’Beirne, Josh Ford, James M. Fulton, Josef P. Werne, William P. Gilhooly, Cynthia B. Silveira

“…This suggests that viral lysis may contribute less to bacterial community structuring in these high-density microbial plates. …”
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A descriptive analysis of significant factors influencing the behavioral intention to adopt robot kiosks/service robots in service stores: Integrating the UTAUT and higher-order SE... by Dioseph Andre F. Anduyo, Ardvin Kester S. Ong, Maela Madel L. Cahigas, Ma. Janice J. Gumasing, Dhonn Q. Tomas

“…Utilizing the integrated Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model and SERVQUAL 5 dimensions higher-ordered structural equation modeling approach, the study found that tangibles (β: 0.807), empathy (β: 0.782), responsiveness (β: 0.765), assurance (β: 0.711), reliability (β: 0.646), and behavioral intention (β: 0.104) significantly affected customer satisfaction. …”
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The Chain Mediating Effect of Health Literacy and Self-Care Ability on the Relationship Between Dysmenorrhea Symptoms and Negative Emotions Among Chinese Female College Students by Luo Y, Liu D, Sun G, Lu Y, Fang M, Zhang Y, Xu C, Bai G, Chen C

“…Multiple linear regression analysis was conducted to analyze the effects of variables with statistically significant differences (P < 0.05) identified through one-way ANOVA, independent sample t-tests, and correlation analysis on psychological levels. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was used to explore mediating effects.Results: This study shows that dysmenorrhea symptoms, health literacy, self-care ability, and negative emotions are significantly correlated. …”
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