Antimicrobial resistance, virulence gene profiles, and molecular epidemiology of enterococcal isolates from patients with urinary tract infections in Shanghai, China by Weiyi Wu, Shuzhen Xiao, Lizhong Han, Qiong Wu

“…Identifying linezolid-resistant strains, all of which carry the optrA gene, including the first report of ST300 in China and recognizing dominant MLST types, such as ST16 and ST179 for E. faecalis and ST78 for E. faecium, are vital for guiding treatment and addressing the challenges these infections present. The data emphasize the need for ongoing surveillance and customized therapeutic approaches to combat emerging resistance and virulence factors in Enterococcal UTIs.…”
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Decision support systems for waste-to-energy technologies: A systematic literature review of methods and future directions for sustainable implementation in Ghana by Theophilus Frimpong Adu, Lena Dzifa Mensah, Mizpah Ama Dziedzorm Rockson, Francis Kemausuor

“…The review proposes a holistic approach to DSS development, emphasizing the need for context-specific, dynamic, and inclusive methodologies. …”
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Comparison of Serum Potassium, MagnEsium, and Calcium Levels between Kanamycin and Capreomycin-BASEd Regimen-Treated MultiDrug-Resistant TuBerculosis Patients in Bandung (CEASE MDR... by Arto Yuwono Soeroto, Guntur Darmawan, Rudi Supriyadi, Panji Gugah Bhaskara, Prayudi Santoso, Bachti Alisjahbana, Ida Parwati

“…No previous longitudinal study has evaluated serum potassium, magnesium, and calcium from the first month of MDR-TB treatment with either kanamycin-based or capreomycin-based regimens. Our findings emphasize the importance of routine monitoring of serum potassium, magnesium, and calcium during MDR-TB treatment, and that more attention should be paid when treatment is given using the capreomycin-based regimen. …”
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Function over form: The benefits of aspen as surrogate brood‐rearing habitat for greater sage‐grouse by Michel T. Kohl, Charles P. Sandford, Paul C. Rogers, Renee Chi, Terry A. Messmer, David K. Dahlgren

“…Range‐wide conservation efforts have long emphasized management of seasonal habitats within semiarid sagebrush ecosystems, specifically management of mesic or wet meadow sites that provide brood‐rearing habitat required for population persistence. …”
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Adenoviral Pneumonia Outbreak in Immunocompetent Adults—A Missed Antimicrobial Stewardship Opportunity? by Branimir Gjurasin, Lorna Stemberger Maric, Tvrtko Jukic, Leona Radmanic Matotek, Snjezana Zidovec Lepej, Marko Kutlesa, Neven Papic

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: Since AdV CAP in immunocompetent patients is clinically and radiologically indistinguishable from bacterial CAP, it is associated with prolonged clinical course and lack of clinical response to antibiotics. This emphasizes the importance of AdV testing which could lead to more rational antimicrobial treatment.…”
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Evaluating a novel team learning approach for integrating drugs in sports education in preclinical medical training by Samuel Pelobello, Grayson Potter, Daniel K. Rogstad, Andrew J. Mock, Sean M. Wilson

“…Future iterations will focus on emphasizing drug pharmacology, mechanisms of action, and physiological effects for MS1 students, while providing opportunities for more comprehensive knowledge integration through the case studies for MS2 students. …”
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Comparison of phenotypic and genetic traits of ESBL-producing UPEC strains causing recurrent or single episode UTI in postmenopausal women by Michelle Kalu, Peter Jorth, Annie Wong-Beringer

“…Conclusion Our findings indicate strain-specific ability to persist inside BECs with the recurrent strains exhibiting increased ompT expression inside BECs and higher intracellular bacterial burden compared to strains causing single episode UTI. These results emphasize the potential microbial contributions to recurrence in postmenopausal women and warrant future investigations on the impact of antibiotic therapy and host response on IBC-supportive UPEC virulence.…”
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Predictors of survival rates among breast cancer patients in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis 2024 by Chalie Mulugeta, Tadele Emagneneh, Getinet Kumie, Assefa Sisay, Nigusie Abebaw, Mulat Ayele, Abebaw Alamrew

“…Health stakeholders and policymakers emphasizing public health education, managing comorbidities, and expanding access to early detection and treatment, especially in rural areas, are critical.…”
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Perspectives of proteomic analysis in ophthalmology by A.A. Krylova, A.V. Zakharchuk, O.I. Krivosheina, S.I. Pekov, I.A. Popov

“…., oxidative stress with autophagy (and, as a result, tissue dystrophy), initiation of inflammation, and impairment of metabolic processes at the molecular level with activation of pathological proteolysis (that ultimately lead to cellular and tissue changes with the development of the above-mentioned diseases) are of particular importance. This paper also emphasizes the practical relevance of using proteomics to study the pathogenesis of eye diseases, which implies determining the association between genotype and phenotype of a patient in clinical practice with further treatment personalization. …”
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Entrepreneurial agility and organizational performance of IT firms: A mediated moderation model by Leul Girma Haylemariam, Stephen Oduro, Zewdu Lake Tegegne

“…IMPLICATIONS: The findings imply that IT firms should emphasize adopting agile procedures and structures that allow them to react to new problems and opportunities swiftly by building a culture of innovation through the adoption of OI strategies (inbound, outbound, and coupled) to tap into the broader range of expertise and resources in the business environment. …”
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Digital interactive experience- and game-based fall interventions for community-dwelling healthy older adults: a cross-disciplinary systematic review by Celina Ciemer, Celina Ciemer, Lisa Kröper, Thomas Jürgen Klotzbier, Sabiha Ghellal, Nadja Schott

“…It focuses on integrating Human Movement Science and User Experience &amp; Game Design perspectives, emphasizing the cross-disciplinary nature of this research.MethodsWe employed a cross-disciplinary literature search framework, searching the databases ACM-DL, IEEE-Xplore, ScienceDirect, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. …”
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Analisis Eksistensi Humas CRN TV sebagai Media Jurnalisme di Fakultas Ilmu Sosial UIN Sumatera Utara Medan by Ade Kurniawan, Yose Rizal Saragih

“…The theoretical framework underpinning this research is strategic communication and relationship management theory, which emphasizes the significance of PR strategies in building and maintaining positive relationships with the public through the use of digital media. …”
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Mind the G(ap): bridging prevention needs and approaches for GHB/GBL users and their social environment by Antonia Bendau, Lukas Roediger, Andrea Piest, Rüdiger Schmolke, Katharin Ahrend, Moritz Bruno Petzold, Twyla Michnevich, Felix Betzler

“…They provide a crucial foundation for future research and interventions and emphasize the necessity of adequately addressing the growing issues related to GHB/GBL/BD use. …”
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Coexistence of multiple leaf nutrient resorption strategies in urban forests by Pin Li, Zejin Wang, Kun Ran

“…Overall, these data emphasize the fact that multiple nutrient resorption strategies coexist in urban ecosystems, while also supporting the nutrient-dependent nature of these strategies.…”
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Biochemical, ecological and molecular characterization of Xenorhabdus anantnagensis associated with Steinernema anantnagense from India: evaluating nematode efficacy against Helico... by Krishnapriya Okram, Aashaq Hussain Bhat, Ladoi Drema

“…The bacterial strains also exhibited larvicidal activity against Galleria mellonella and even at the lowest optical density (OD590 = 0.125) induced over 80% larval mortality within merely 24 h post-injection, emphasizing its elevated virulence. The strain KP_CU could kill the wax moth larvae with 38, 16 and 9 IJs at 24, 36 and 48 h, respectively. …”
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Detention of a person under suspicion of committing a criminal offence and the possibility to appeal in criminal proceedings by V. M. Fedchenko

“…The article analyzes the provisions of the current criminal procedural legislation of Ukraine and separate scientific works in the field of criminal procedure regarding the detention of a person under suspicion of committing a criminal offense without a decision of the investigating judge or a court, especially when the detention of a person under suspicion is carried out by an authorized official at the scene of the crime or immediately after its commission. It is emphasized that in addition to the inquirer, investigator, prosecutor, bodies authorized to carry out a pre-trial investigation, subjects who also have the right to detain a person under suspicion of having committed a criminal offense include all policemen, all military personnel serving in the National Guard of Ukraine, all employees of the special law enforcement military formation of the law enforcement service, employees of the State Security Department, military personnel performing duties for the protection of the state border, employees of the special law enforcement body of the Security Service of Ukraine, employees of the state law enforcement agency (NABU), employees of the customs service, officials involved in the anti-terrorist operation, officials and officials of enforcement agencies prisons and detention centers, captains of sea or river vessels of Ukraine located outside its borders, employees of the Department of Economic Security. …”
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Predictive Policing and Enhancing Security Performance through Artificial Intelligence Applications by Bensalem Kheira

“…This paper explores the transformative potential of AI in disaster management and law enforcement, emphasizing its critical role in anticipating and mitigating challenges. …”
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Synergistic design of CuO/CoFe₂O₄/MWCNTs ternary nanocomposite for enhanced photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline under visible light by Davis Varghese, Niranjana S. R, Joselene Suzan Jennifer P, Muthupandi S, Madhavan J, Victor Antony Raj M

“…Moreover, the catalyst exhibited 96% retention of its photocatalytic efficiency after five consecutive cycles, demonstrating exceptional stability and reusability. These results emphasize the CCT composite’s potential as a highly efficient and sustainable photocatalyst for the remediation of pharmaceutical pollutants in aquatic systems.…”
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Low L3 skeletal muscle index and endometrial cancer: a statistic pooling analysis by Na Aru, Congyu Yang, Yuntian Chen, Jiaming Liu

“…Conclusions The meta-analysis highlighted the association between low SMI and unfavorable clinical features and outcomes in EC patients, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate management of sarcopenia assessed by low SMI to enhance prognoses in EC patients.…”
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP OF MEMORY IN PUBLIC SPACE AND SOCIAL COMMUNICATION: A POSTCOLONIAL APPROACH IN TIME OF WAR by Viktoriia Kovpak, Nataliia Lebid, Viktor Burenkov

“…The synchronous method (focusing on the conditions of a full-scale Russia's invasion of Ukraine) is also used with the monitoring programme of the information space Brand24 for the indicators of brand representation in the media. The article emphasizes that, according to B. Joseph Pine II and D. …”
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