Medication adherence and blood pressure control in treated hypertensive patients: first follow-up findings from the PREDIcT-HTN study in Northern Bangladesh by Ahmed Hossain, Gias Uddin Ahsan, Mohammad Zakir Hossain, Mohammad Anwar Hossain, Probal Sutradhar, Sarowar-E. Alam, Zeeba Zahra Sultana, Heba Hijazi, Syed Azizur Rahman, Mohamad Alameddine

“…These efforts align with the UN's 2030 SDGs, emphasizing targeted interventions for equitable healthcare access and outcomes.…”
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Pharmacological treatment in autism: a proposal for guidelines on common co-occurring psychiatric symptoms by Mariah A. Manter, Kirstin B. Birtwell, James Bath, Nora D. B. Friedman, Christopher J. Keary, Ann M. Neumeyer, Michelle L. Palumbo, Robyn P. Thom, Emily Stonestreet, Hannah Brooks, Kelly Dakin, Jacob M. Hooker, Christopher J. McDougle

“…Key takeaways include: For sleep disturbances in ASD, initial strategies align with non-autistic SOC, emphasizing sleep hygiene and melatonin use. First-line recommendations for treating ADHD, anxiety, and depression in ASD differ from non-autistic SOC; α2-adrenergic agonists are more suitable than stimulants for some ASD-ADHD patients, buspirone and mirtazapine are preferred to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for anxiety, and duloxetine, mirtazapine, bupropion, and vortioxetine are recommended ahead of SSRIs for depression. …”
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Enhancing sustainable solid waste management through separate source collection by O. Arabiyat, J.T. Al-Bakri, F. Kölsch, S. Al-Omari, H. Aladwan

“…The adoption and implementation of separate source collection will be highly emphasized as it will be needed for solving issues associated with municipal solid waste via creative solutions that promote sustainability and community well-being.…”
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Distribution and dynamics for the ecological assessment of Asan Wetland through periphyton -a water quality indicator by Sazia Tabassum, C. B. Kotnala, A. K. Dobriyal, Mohammed Salman, Richa Bamola

“…The findings of this study emphasize the need for targeted management strategies to maintain the ecological health of the Asan Wetland.…”
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Overcoming barriers to the development of clean and digital energy start-ups: access to credit and protection of minority investors' rights by Artyukhov Artem, Oleksii Havrylenko, Olena Churikanova, Kseniia Mohylna

“…Models incorporating both factors (credit and governance) account for 84.8% (Adjusted R-squared) of the variation in the total number of start-ups, emphasizing the synergistic effects. For clean energy start-ups, governance indices such as Shareholder Rights Protection exhibit the highest influence, with coefficients around 16.5 in FE models. …”
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Changes in health related quality of life in mothers with inflammatory joint disease from year 2000 to 2020 – a comparative cross-sectional study by Hege Svean Koksvik, Ingrid Nilssen, Bente Jakobsen, Hilde Bjørngaard, Marianne Wallenius, Marianne Wallenius, Kjersti Grønning, Kjersti Grønning

“…Compared to the calculated norm scores, the 2020 cohort had significantly lower scores on all scales (p < 0.01) except on the MH scale (p = 0.37).ConclusionMothers with IJD were affected in most dimensions of RAND-36 (SF-36) both in year 2000 and year 2020. The findings emphasize the importance of understanding the intrusiveness of being a mother with IJD despite the improved medical treatment options over the last 20 years.…”
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Non Linear Thermal Radiation Analysis of Electromagnetic Chemically Reacting Ternary Nanofluid Flow over a Bilinear Stretching Surface by Shobha V, Hasan Mulki, Baskar P, S. Suresh Kumar Raju, Saleh Mahmoud, Mostafa Abdrabboh, S.V.K. Varma

“…Background: The study investigates three-dimensional boundary layer flow in a reactive, rotating nanomaterial liquid, emphasizing non-linear thermal diffusion and radiation effects over a stretchable surface influenced by a Lorentz force. …”
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Impact of healthcare-associated infections on in-hospital outcomes during the COVID-19 era: a multicenter comparative study of 20,942 isolated microorganisms from ICU patients by Armin Khavandegar, Zeinab Siami, Aziz Rasouli, Pershang Nazemi, Anoosha Gull

“…Overall, the findings of this study emphasize the importance of continuous monitoring and improvement of infection control measures in ICUs to reduce the incidence of HAIs and improve patient outcomes.…”
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Evaluating the Impacts of Procedural and Patient-Specific Factors on the Outcomes of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) by Abilkhair Kurmanaliyev, Rima Braukylienė, Ali Aldujeli, Rassul Zhumagaliyev, Serik Aitaliyev, Ramunas Unikas

“…<i>Conclusions</i>: Procedural factors such as fluoroscopy duration and contrast volume, along with patient-specific attributes including age, left ventricular function, and valve calcification patterns, critically influence TAVI outcomes. These findings emphasize the need for tailored procedural strategies and patient management protocols to mitigate risks and enhance the efficacy of TAVI interventions.…”
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Hydrogenolysis of furfuryl alcohol to 1,2-pentanediol catalyzed by first row transition metal salts by Muhammad Rafi Pratama, Istifhamy Irnanda, Hendra Julius Situmorang, Yessi Permana, Siti Hartinah Qurbayni, Husni Wahyu Wijaya, Ubed Sonai Fahruddin Arrozi

“…These findings highlight the potential of transition-metal-based catalysts in achieving high efficiency with low loading, emphasizing their suitability for industrial applications.…”
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Prevalence, Patterns and Factors Associated with Dyslipidemia Among Adult Hypertensive Patients by Muktar Hassan Mohamud, Awil Abdulkadir Abdi, Abishir Mohamud Hirsi, Ibrahim Ahmed Nur, Alina Peris

“…The findings highlight a high prevalence of dyslipidemia, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions. Enhancing patient education on antihypertensive therapy adherence and increasing efforts to discourage smoking are crucial steps to reduce the burden of dyslipidemia in hypertensive populations.…”
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Factors associated with retention and adherence on Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis among men who have sex with men in Kigali, Rwanda. by Sezi Mubezi, Samuel S Malamba, Gallican N Rwibasira, Jeanne Uwineza, Jean de Dieu Kayisinga, Eric Remera, Basile Ikuzo, Emah Ndengo, Nadege Umuhoza, Beata Sangwayire, Richard C N Mwesigwa, Caroline E Stamatakis, Manasseh G Wandera, Tom O Oluoch, Eugenie Kayirangwa

“…The study highlighted that MSM using PrEP as the main method of HIV prevention were more likely to be retained and adherent to PrEP. There is need to emphasize PrEP use alongside other HIV prevention methods and targeted STI testing and treatment among PrEP users.…”
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Correlation of muscle strength, information processing speed and cognitive function in the elderly with cognitive impairment——evidence from EEG by Xin Xin, Qing Liu, Shuqi Jia, Shufan Li, Peng Wang, Xingze Wang, Xing Wang

“…ObjectiveThis study investigates the interplay between muscle strength, information processing speed, EEG-specific biomarkers, and cognitive function in elderly individuals with cognitive impairments, emphasizing the mediating roles of information processing speed and EEG-specific biomarkers.MethodA cross-sectional study design was employed to recruit 151 elderly participants. …”
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Genetic diversity and population structure studies of West African sweetpotato [Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam] collection using DArTseq. by Issa Zakari Mahaman Mourtala, Arnaud Comlan Gouda, Dan-Jimo Baina, Nwankwo Innocent Ifeanyi Maxwell, Charlotte O A Adje, Moussa Baragé, Oselebe Ogba Happiness

“…Variability among countries of origin (11.42%) exceeded that based on biological status (9.13%) and storage root flesh colour (7.90%), emphasizing the impact of migration on genetic diversity. …”
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Three-way relationships between gut microbiota, helminth assemblages and bacterial infections in wild rodent populations by Bouilloud, Marie, Galan, Maxime, Dubois, Adelaide, Diagne, Christophe, Marianneau, Philippe, Roche, Benjamin, Charbonnel, Nathalie

“…Especially, infections with Neoehrlichia mikurensis, Orientia sp, Rickettsia sp and P. omphalodes were associated with lower relative abundance of the family Erysipelotrichaceae (Firmicutes), while coinfections with higher number of bacterial infections were associated with lower relative abundance of a Bacteroidales family (Bacteroidetes). These results emphasize complex interlinkages between gut bacteriota and infections in wild animal populations. …”
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Avatares de la energía nuclear en Argentina by Milagros Rodríguez

“…Finally, it should be emphasized that this work aims at filling part of the bibliographical emptiness in the field of the policies implemented in the nuclear power generation, and at delving into the understanding of the complicated ideologies of the last dictatorship. …”
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Editorial by Teddy Surya Gunawan

“…Interdisciplinary efforts shine through research on 4D radar imaging and its fusion with deep learning for road-crossing classification, emphasizing the role of technology in creating safer urban environments. …”
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A1, an innovative fluorinated CXCR4 inhibitor, redefines the therapeutic landscape in colorectal cancer by Hossein Khorramdelazad, Kowsar Bagherzadeh, Ali Rahimi, Ali Darehkordi, Alireza Najafi, Milad Karimi, Majid Khoshmirsafa, Gholamhossein Hassanshahi, Elaheh Safari, Reza Falak

“…Conclusion These findings emphasize the potential of A1 as a favorable anti-tumor small molecule in CRC. …”
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Multicultural values: meeting point of two forces in developing Islamic education by Dwi Mariyono

“…Findings – The findings reveal that the integration of entrepreneurial spirit and multicultural values in Islamic education empowers students economically, fosters innovation in teaching methods and promotes character development and business ethics. Moreover, it emphasizes appreciation for diversity, cross-cultural collaboration and social responsibility within the educational context. …”
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Effects of a 10-week athletic performance program on match performance variables in male professional football players by Sergio Jiménez Rubio, José L. Estévez Rodríguez, Victor Escamilla Galindo, Sergio L. Jiménez-Sáiz, Juan Del Coso

“…The observed decline in the CG emphasizes the need for specialized interventions to maintain and improve performance during the season.…”
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