Examining factors influencing the adoption of smart integrated devices by the elderly in the digital era: insights from behavioral design theory by Sijie Sun, Na Qi, Haoran Li, Liang Xiao

“…This study seeks to clarify how these factors operate and how they may be leveraged to support the well-being of the aging population.MethodsThis study utilized data from the 2020 China Longitudinal Aging Social Survey (CLASS), focusing on elderly individuals living in urban areas. …”
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Prevalence, risk factors and echocardiographic predictors of pulmonary hypertension in systemic lupus erythematosus: towards a screening protocol by Jorge Álvarez Troncoso, Clara Soto Abánades, Ángel Robles-Marhuenda, Sergio Alcolea Batres, María Fernández Velilla Peña, Santiago Jiménez Valero, Raquel Sorriguieta Torre, Juan José Rios-Blanco

“…PH was a severe SLE complication, suggesting the need for earlier diagnosis through data-driven screening to reduce associated morbidity and mortality.…”
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The relationship between organizational commitment, psychological capital, positive coping styles, and perceived professional benefit among new nurses: a longitudinal study by Hangna Qiu, Juntong Jing, Zhengyi Ma, Yongkang Fu, Dongrun Liu, Huanhuan Zhang, Jie Liu, Chaoran Chen

“…The survey covered demographic information, organizational commitment, perceived professional benefit, psychological capital, and positive coping styles. Data were analyzed using SPSS 27.0, and structural equation modeling was performed using Amos 24.0 to examine the mediating role of psychological capital and positive coping styles between organizational commitment and Perceived Professional Benefit. …”
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Utilizing computational approaches for the prediction of alpha-PPAR inhibitors from baobab (Adansonia digitata) against non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by Asia Awad AbdelGader, Afra M. Al Bakry, Hind A. Elnasri, Dawelbiet Abdelaal Yahia, Mona Abdelrahman Mohamed Khaier

“…Then, Molecular Operating Environment (MOE) software was used to prepare these compounds as ligands for docking simulations. The 3D structure of the PPAR-alpha receptor was retrieved from the Protein Data Bank (PDB) database for docking simulations. …”
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Nutrient cycling characteristics along a chronosequence of forest primary succession in the Hailuogou Glacier retreat area, eastern Tibetan Plateau by Danli Yang, Ji Luo, Shumiao Shu, Yan Hu, Hongsong Tang, Xuemei Li

“…Nutrient cycling and utilization are the foundation to forest succession processes and dynamic changes, directly influencing the structure and stability of ecosystems. However, our understandings on the characteristics of ecosystem nutrient accumulation and recycling during succession, especially in the context of primary succession within glacier retreat areas, remain limited. …”
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Antimicrobial and antifungal activity of some (5-(adamantane-1-yl)-4R-1,2,4-triazole-3-ylthiols substitutes by V. M. Odyntsova

“…The study of biological and pharmacological activity of the synthesized compounds, and also the determination of the regularities between structure and activity create a favorable basis for the search of new medicines in a number of 1,2,4-triazole derivatives.…”
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Impact of obesity on echocardiographic parameters and N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide levels in patients with heart failure with mid-range ejection fraction: unanswered qu... by E. A. Lyasnikova, A. A. Kuular, A. V. Pavlovskaya, A. N. Vlasenko, A. V. Kozlenok, A. Yu. Babenko, M. Yu. Sitnikova, E. V. Shlyakhto

“…In 20% of patients with clinical manifestations of stable HFmrEF and structural and functional echocardiographic criteria, NT-proBNP were ≤125 pg/ml. …”
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Economic damage associated with excess salt intake of Russian people in 2016 by Yu. A. Balanova, A. V. Kontsevaya, A. O. Myrzamatova, D. K. Mukaneeva, M. B. Khudyakov

“…The largest contribution of excess salt intake is in the damage associated with CVD (122,8 billion rubles), where half (68,1 billion rubles) is attributable to the ED associated with stroke. In the structure of the ED of each nosology, excess salt intake cause from 4,5% (CVD in general) to 17% (for T2D) and 16,1% (stroke) of the entire damage.Conclusion. …”
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Ricin and Abrin as Possible Agents of Bioterror by D. V. Pechenkin, A. S. Gorshkov, M. A. Sablina, A. V. Eremkin, S. S. Ipatov, G. V. Kuklina

“…Both toxins have a similar molecular structure and mechanism of action. They consist of two subunits – A and B, resistant to high temperatures and extreme pH values. …”
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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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