NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORKS: CONCEPTUAL AND METHODOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES IN THE CONTEXT OF UNRESOLVED ISSUES by O N. Oleynikova, A. A. Muravyeva, N. M. Aksenova

“…The methods of collecting empirical information, comparative and conceptual-terminological analysis were applied in the course of studying methodological and methodical aspects of construction and functioning of NQS; the methods of generalization, interpretation and modeling were applied.The results and scientific novelty. …”
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Phenological characterization of Fagus sylvatica L. in Mediterranean populations of the Spanish Central Range with Landsat OLI/ETM+ and Sentinel-2A/B by C. Gómez, P. Alejandro, F. Montes

“…The temporal series of these VI were modelled with Savitzky-Golay and double logistic functions, and assessed with TIMESAT software, enabling the parametric characterization of European beech spectral phenology in the area with the start, length, and end of season, as well as peak time and value. …”
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THE ROLE OF AMBIDEXTERITY IN MEDIATING ENTREPRENEURIAL ORIENTATION AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE IN SMES by Indra Prasetyo, Rusdiyanto Rusdiyanto, Nur Fadjrih Asyik, Nabilah Aliyyah, Rahmat Luthfi Haidar, Adiba Fuad Syamlan

“…The data underwent rigorous analysis using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM), facilitated by SmartPLS software, to yield robust and comprehensive insights. …”
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Differential directional effects between insomnia symptoms and suicidal ideation across trait depression levels: a cross-lagged network analysis among Chinese medical undergraduate... by Jingxuan Zhang, Xiaolin Zhang, Xiaolin Zhang, Xiaolin Zhang, Feng Hu, Kuiliang Li, Mengjie Luo, Mengjie Luo, Yang Yu, Yang Yu, Zhengzhi Feng, Zhengzhi Feng

“…High/low TDY networks exhibited structural congruence but significant differences in bridge centrality rankings.ConclusionInsomnia symptoms exacerbate SI by impairing daytime functioning and emotional regulation, with trait anhedonia serving as a critical node. …”
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Generation of non-genetically modified, CAR-like, NK cells by Martine Pugnière, Bruno Robert, Pierre Martineau, Loïs Coënon, Jessy Présumey, Emilie Rigal, Hortense Courot, Caroline Multrier, Sara Zemiti, Jennifer Lambour, Marion de Toledo, Guillaume Bossis, Guillaume Cartron, Bénédicte Fauvel, Martin Villalba

“…We took advantage of the natural expression of the IgG Fc receptor CD16a (FcγRIIIa) to induce strong antigen-specific effector functions through antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC). …”
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Costs and Outcomes of a Therapist-Guided Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Multicenter Observational Study by Zareen Abbas Khan, Jørn Heggelund, Stian Lydersen, Kristian Kidholm, Henrik Pedersen, Imre Janszky, Tine Nordgreen, Vidar Halsteinli

“…Mixed effects models estimated changes in outcomes over time and between hospitals. …”
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Towards the mechanical stability of biocrusts in drylands: Insights from inorganic ions and organic compounds and their interactions by Xingxing Yu, Bo Xiao, Yousong Cao, Stephen R. Hoon, Giora J. Kidron

“…Biocrusts are an important component of dryland ecosystems as they perform crucial ecological functions like stabilizing soils, mediating the hydrological cycle, and improving nutrient availability. …”
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Disruption of glutamine transport uncouples the NUPR1 stress-adaptation program and induces prostate cancer radiosensitivity by Uğur Kahya, Vasyl Lukiyanchuk, Ielizaveta Gorodetska, Matthias M. Weigel, Ayşe Sedef Köseer, Berke Alkan, Dragana Savic, Annett Linge, Steffen Löck, Mirko Peitzsch, Ira-Ida Skvortsova, Mechthild Krause, Anna Dubrovska

“…The key parameters of mitochondrial functions were measured by Seahorse analysis. Analysis of the general oxidative stress level and mitochondrial superoxide detection were conducted using flow cytometry. γH2A.X foci analysis was used to assess the DNA double strand break. …”
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Effect of communicating genetic risk of type 2 diabetes and wearable technologies on wearable device-measured behavioural outcomes in East Asians: protocol of a randomised controll... by Youngwon Kim, Shan Lou, Brian Chung, Simon Griffin, Ziyuan Chen, Job G Godino, Flora Lai Tung Cheung, Michael Multhaup, Derwin King Chung K C Chan, Harrison Hin Sheung Ho, Tsz Him Timothy Tse, Shiu Lun Ryan Au Yeung, Joni H Zhang, Mengyao Wang

“…We aim to assess the effects of communicating genetic risk for T2D alone or in combination with wearable device functions on wearable device-measured PA among overweight or obese East Asians.Methods and analysis In a parallel group, randomised controlled trial, 355 overweight or obese East Asian individuals aged 40–60 years are allocated into one of three groups: one control and two intervention groups. …”
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Exploring alternative paramedic roles: a multinational mixed-methods survey by Fintan Feerick, Eoin Coughlan, Shane Knox, Adrian Murphy, Ivan Grady, Conor Deasy

“…Quantitative data were analysed using Microsoft Excel’s statistical functions, with results presented as frequencies, percentages, and numerical summaries. …”
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A comparison of floating catchment area parameters with applications to a dataset of clinics enrolled in a statewide child and adolescent psychiatric consultation program by Jocelyn Hunyadi, Jocelyn Hunyadi, Lara S. Savas, Kehe Zhang, Kehe Zhang, Jeanette E. Deason, Ryan Ramphul, Melissa F. Peskin, Erica L. Frost, Cici Bauer, Cici Bauer

“…Using the 2SFCA method, we further compared accessibility patterns across two kernel density distance decay functions for 10 catchment area specifications.ResultsAs expected, spatial accessibility measures, such as the spatial accessibility ratio (SPAR), are sensitive to input parameters, particularly the catchment area. …”
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Burnout Risk Profiles in Psychology Students: An Exploratory Study with Machine Learning by M. Graça Pereira, Martim Santos, Renata Magalhães, Cláudia Rodrigues, Odete Araújo, Dalila Durães

“…These results suggest the importance of health promotion within university settings, together with mental health strategies focused on adaptive psychological functioning, to prevent the risk of burnout.…”
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Review of Acoustic Emission Detection Technology for Valve Internal Leakage: Mechanisms, Methods, Challenges, and Application Prospects by Dongjie Zheng, Xing Wang, Lingling Yang, Yunqi Li, Hui Xia, Haochuan Zhang, Xiaomei Xiang

“…Acoustic emission (AE) technology, functioning as an efficient non-destructive testing approach, is capable of capturing the transient stress waves induced by leakage, thereby furnishing an effective means for the real-time monitoring and quantitative assessment of internal leakage within the valve body. …”
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On the non-parametric changepoint detection of flow regimes in cyclone Amphan by Venkat Shesu Reddem, Venkata Jampana, Ravichandran Muthalagu, Venkateswara Rao Bekkam, Pattabhi Rama Rao Eluri, Srinivasa Kumar Tummala

“…Identifying different data segments and their simple parameterization is a crucial component and relating them to different flow regimes is useful for the development of parametrization schemes in weather and climate models. The segmentations can considerably simplify the parametrization schemes when expressed as linear functions. …”
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Novel Insights into miRNA in Lung and Heart Inflammatory Diseases by Amit Kishore, Jana Borucka, Jana Petrkova, Martin Petrek

“…Circulating miRNAs exhibit potential characteristics as stable biomarker. Functionally, miRNAs are involved in basic regulatory mechanisms of cells including inflammation. …”
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Is Autophagy a Friend or Foe in SARS-CoV-2 Infection? by Asifa Khan, Jiaxin Ling, Jinlin Li

“…Among the various fundamental virus–host interactions, autophagy plays vital and also complicated roles by directly engaging in the viral lifecycle and functioning as an anti- and/or pro-viral factor. Autophagy thus becomes a promising target against virus infection. …”
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Structural Failure Modes of Single-Story Timber Houses Under Tsunami Loads Using ASCE 7’S Energy Grade Line Analysis by Darko Otey, Juan Carlos Vielma, Patricio Winckler

“…The ASCE 7-22 energy grade line analysis (EGLA) is used to calculate flow depths and velocities as functions of the topography and recorded runup. To understand the structural response along the topography, reactions and displacements are computed at six positions every 50 m from the coastline. …”
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Bioinspired Co-Assembled Hydrogels Constructed from Marine Self-Assembling Peptides and Polyphenol Network: Antioxidant and Infected Wound Healing by Chuhan Wang, Dingyi Yu, Wen Liu, Xiang Zhu, Hanzhe Zhang, Shuang Zheng, Jingdi Chen

“…Integrated with AAPs’ pro-regenerative functions and PDA’s broad-spectrum antimicrobial efficacy, this system generates therapeutic synergy. …”
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Three-Dimensional Multitemporal Game Engine Visualizations for Watershed Analysis, Lighting Simulation, and Change Detection in Built Environments by Heikki Kauhanen, Toni Rantanen, Petri Rönnholm, Osama Bin Shafaat, Kaisa Jaalama, Arttu Julin, Matti Vaaja

“…The results demonstrate how a single photogrammetric dataset—originally captured for visual or structural purposes—can serve a broad range of analytical functions, such as simulating seasonal lighting conditions, modeling stormwater runoff, and visualizing spatial changes over time. …”
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Dispositional Forgiveness and Mental Health and Well-Being: Adaptation of the Toussaint Forgiveness Scale in Georgia and Cross-Cultural Comparison with Poland by Sebastian Binyamin Skalski-Bednarz, Loren L. Toussaint, Nino Makhashvili, Mariam Razmadze, Paweł Dębski, Janusz Surzykiewicz

“…Forgiveness is a multidimensional phenomenon that often functions as a disposition; it is closely linked to psychological well-being and religion/spirituality. …”
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