Roles of ACSL4/GPX4 and FSP1 in oxalate-induced acute kidney injury by Keng Ye, Ruilong Lan, Zhimin Chen, Kunmei Lai, Yankun Song, Guoping Li, Huabin Ma, Hong Chen, Yanfang Xu

“…Furthermore, renal tubule-specific deficiency of Acsl4 conferred significant protection against oxalate-induced AKI, as evidenced by alleviated structural and functional renal damage, reduced oxidative stress and decreased inflammatory cell infiltration, all of which collectively contribute to a reduction in ferroptosis. …”
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Unraveling regulation of the small heat shock proteins by the heat shock factor HvHsfB2c in barley: its implications in drought stress response and seed development. by Palakolanu Sudhakar Reddy, Polavarapu B Kavi Kishor, Christiane Seiler, Markus Kuhlmann, Lennart Eschen-Lippold, Justin Lee, Malireddy K Reddy, Nese Sreenivasulu

“…Recombinant HvsHsp17.5-CI protein was expressed in E. coli and purified to homogeneity, which displayed in vitro chaperone activity. The predicted structural model of HvsHsp-17.5-CI protein suggests that the α-crystallin domain is evolutionarily highly conserved.…”
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C1 esterase inhibitor reduces lower extremity ischemia/reperfusion injury and associated lung damage. by Claudia Duehrkop, Yara Banz, Rolf Spirig, Sylvia Miescher, Marc W Nolte, Martin Spycher, Richard A G Smith, Steven H Sacks, Robert Rieben

“…Deprivation of blood supply leads to molecular and structural changes in the affected tissue. Upon reperfusion inflammatory cascades are activated causing tissue injury. …”
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Effects of milk fat globule membrane ingestion with exercise on physical strength in healthy young adults: a randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled trial by Kyosuke Nakayama, Kyoko Ito, Yoshihiko Minegishi, Noriyasu Ota, Shukuko Ebihara, Chiaki Sanbongi

“…Background The milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) is a structural membrane that covers the globules of triglycerides dispersed in an emulsion of milk. …”
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Validity of the Chinese Mandarin version of the compassionate engagement and action scales for self and others for nursing students by Xianwei Wang, Qingfang Yao, Hu Jiang

“…A non-probability sampling technique, specifically convenience sampling, was employed to recruit 428 nursing students to assess the validity and reliability of the measurement instrument from February to June 2024. Convergent, structural, and content validity were evaluated. Test-retest reliability and Cronbach’s alpha coefficient were used to assess reliability. …”
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Global Trends and Empirical Metrics in the Evaluation of Code Smells and Technical Debt: A Bibliometric Study by Ronald Henry Diaz Arrieta, Byron Leoncio Diaz Monroy, Luis Javier Castillo Heredia, Alexandra Gabriela Valenzuela Cobos

“…Among the critical factors that affect these attributes are code smells, indicators of structural deficiencies in the source code, which, although they do not directly affect functionality, significantly increase technical debt and maintenance costs. …”
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Study on the mechanism of family resilience on loneliness in older adults with stroke by Hui Ju, Hui Ju, Yanli Dong, Ju Liu, Jing Mu, Lei Ge, Jie Chen

“…Using one-way analysis of variance and multiple linear regression equation to analyze the influencing factors of loneliness in older adults with stroke; Construct a structural equation model to explore the pathways of social support, family function and psychological capital in the relationship between family resilience and loneliness.ResultsThe average loneliness score among older adults with stroke was (35.07 ± 15.24). …”
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Dynamic land use efficiency and human-land relationship in traditional industrial cities by Xianglong Kong, Xianglong Kong, Yutong Wu, Peng Cui, Yiwen Sun, Guangpu Wei

“…Studying the dynamic land utilization efficiency during urbanization is crucial for understanding the human-land relationship in cities facing economic decline.MethodsUsing land utilization and population data from 2000 to 2020, a dynamic land utilization efficiency index was developed to identify patterns in land utilization dynamics at the district and county level and assess the coordination of human-land relationships at the municipal level. The spatial structural relationships among districts and counties are analysed using the Getis-Ord Gi* statistical model, while the co ordination mechanisms of human-land interactions are explored through the Kaya identity and the Logarithmic Mean Divisia Index (LMDI).ResultsThe results demonstrate that 40.9% of counties suffer from low land utilization efficiency. 57.6% of cities experience simultaneous population decline and expansion of urban-rural construction land. …”
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A noncoding point mutation of Zeb1 causes multiple developmental malformations and obesity in Twirler mice. by Kiyoto Kurima, Ronna Hertzano, Oksana Gavrilova, Kelly Monahan, Karl B Shpargel, Garani Nadaraja, Yoshiyuki Kawashima, Kyu Yup Lee, Taku Ito, Yujiro Higashi, David J Eisenman, Scott E Strome, Andrew J Griffith

“…We conclude that a noncoding point mutation of Zeb1 acts via a gain-of-function to disrupt regulation of Zeb1(Tw) expression, epithelial-mesenchymal cell fate or interactions, and structural development of the inner ear in Twirler mice. …”
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The mediating role of perceived overqualification in the relationship between emotional labor and mindfulness among nurses in China by Yangyang Han, Yangyang Han, Aihua Su, Yi Xuli, Yueming Lv, Fujie Jing

“…The SPSS version 27.0 statistical analysis software was employed for the basic organization and analysis of the survey data. A structural equation model was used to assess the mediating role of perceived overqualification between mindfulness and the emotional labor of clinical nurses.ResultsThe study indicated that the level of mindfulness and emotional labor among clinical nurses was moderate to high, whereas perceived overqualification was moderate. …”
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Increased Brain Age Among Psychiatrically Healthy Adults Exposed to Childhood Trauma by Chanellé Hendrikse, Leigh Luella van den Heuvel, Robin Emsley, Soraya Seedat, Stefan du Plessis

“…“Brain age” predictions were generated from T1‐weighted structural MRI scans using a pre‐trained machine learning pipeline, namely brainageR. …”
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Principles for increasing equity in WASH research: understanding barriers faced by LMIC WASH researchers by J'Anna-Mare Lue, Salamata Bah, Kaelah Grant, Justine Lee, Leila Nzekele, James B. Tidwell

“…The social-ecological model was combined with this framework to identify the types of actors and the level of co-ordination needed to address these issues. …”
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Factors influencing uptake of COVID-19 diagnostics in Sub-Saharan Africa: a rapid scoping review. by Mackwellings Maganizo Phiri, Yasmin Dunkley, Elizabeth Di Giacomo, Wezzie Lora, Moses Kumwenda, Itai Kabonga, Elvis Isere, John Bimba, Euphemia Sibanda, Augustine Choko, Karin Hatzold, Liz Corbett, Nicola Desmond

“…<h4>Results</h4>In total 2994 articles were identified and fourteen reviewed. Structural, social, epidemiological, informational, and political elements affected how the public interacted with COVID-19 testing. …”
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The Dynamics of Long Terminal Repeat Retrotransposon Proliferation and Decay Drive the Evolution of Genome Size Variation in Capsicum by Qian Liu, Pinbo Liu, Shenghui Wang, Jian Yang, Liangying Dai, Jingyuan Zheng, Yunsheng Wang

“…Notably, the integrity and transcriptional activity of LTR-RTs decline over evolutionary time; older insertions exhibit greater structural degradation and reduced activity, reflecting their dynamic nature. …”
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Sustained Delivery of Liraglutide Using Multivesicular Liposome Based on Mixed Phospholipids by Runpeng Zhang, Xinyu Yao, Siqi Gao, Tingting Xu, Da Wang, Luping Sha, Li Yang

“…<b>Results:</b> As the SPC ratio increased, Lir-MVLs had more flexible lipid membranes, poorer structural stabilization, and fewer internal vesicles with larger particle sizes, contributing to faster release of Lir. …”
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“Old” and “New” Trust in Higher Education by P. A. Ambarova, G. E. Zborovsky, N. V. Shabrova

“…The need to preserve trust as a fundamental basis and source of development of Russian higher education requires the study of its structural characteristics and understanding of the resource potential of trust by representatives of educational communities.The aim of the research was the sociological substantiation of actualisation in higher education of the old resource properties of trust and the emergence of new ones associated with the prospects of transition to a non-linear model of higher education.Methodology and research methods. …”
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Relationship between teachers’ cognitive activation practices, teacher characteristics and student achievement in science subdomains: a study of TIMSS 2019 in Sweden by Zahra Hasani Yourdshahi, Kajsa Yang Hansen, Linda Borger

“…Methods Using the Swedish TIMSS 2019 data, multilevel structural equation modelling analyses were employed. …”
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Lowering Blood Lipids and Regulating Intestinal Flora Effects of Blueberry Enzyme in Hyperlipidemic Mice by Ya DANG, Yuyu QIAO, Gege LEI, Binyan YANG

“…The abundance and diversity of intestinal microbes were regulated, while structural composition of intestinal microbiota in hyperlipidemia mice was changed.…”
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How does strategic orientation influence the business performance of small and medium-sized enterprises during the COVID-19 pandemic? by My Thi Tra Nguyen, Hung Trong Hoang, Tri Duc Tran, Anh Thi Nhat Tran, Hien La Phuong Hoang

“…Research Design & Methods: We surveyed 265 small and medium-sized enterprises and employed structural equation modelling (SEM) to test the hypotheses developed. …”
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From ‘publish or perish’ to ‘publish with purpose’: perspectives from young adults with lived and living experience on transforming academic publishing in patient-oriented research... by Sandy Rao, Rae Jardine, Abitha Suthakaran, Laetitia Satam, Antoaneta A. Todorova, Ysabelle Tumaneng, Julien Quickstad

“…Set against a backdrop of systemic biases and structural barriers, this discussion underscores the persistent minoritization of YALLE, despite increasing nominal recognition within academic and health research communities. …”
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