Gut Microbiota and Its Impact on Brain Function and Mental Health by Zofia Martyna Wójcik, Katarzyna Kamińska-Omasta, Bartosz Omasta, Olga Krupa, Paulina Dorota Pietrukaniec, Kuba Borys Romańczuk, Kinga Furtak, Szymon Przemysław Stolarczyk, Magdalena Agata Czerska, Daria Rybak

“…It consists of billions of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and archaea, which closely interact with their host. Recent research reveals that microbiota not only supports metabolic and immune functions but also influences central nervous system (CNS) regulation via the gut-brain axis, a two-way communication system. …”
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REE AND Th MINERALS IN THE METASANDSTONES OF THE UDOKAN BASIN (RUSSIA) by E.V. Belogub, K.A. Novoselov, V.V. Shilovskikh, I.A. Blinov, E.E. Palenova

“…Based on ICP-MS, optical and electron microscopy, and electron back-scatter diffraction data, the paper considers the distribution and the mode of occurrence of REEs and Th in metasandstones of the Lower Proterozoic Sakukan Formation, which host mineralization of the Udokan and Unkur copper sandstone deposits. …”
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Multinational Corporations and the Socio-Economic Unrest in the Niger-Delta Region of Nigeria by Adekunle Alaye

“…Their abhorrent acts have affected her economy immensely and has inspired unrest in some parts of the country, particularly the Niger-Delta region of Nigeria which host most of the major multinational corporations from different parts of the world.The activities of multinational corporations have been identified as questionable or even unethical because of the harms they have caused the society. …”
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ANALYZING THE NEGATIVE IMPACT OF INSECURITY ON FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT IN NIGERIA by Ayoola, Adebukola Olubunmi

“…Also the risk factor associated with issues of insecurity could scare investors from any potential host country. Hence, this study examined the negative impacts of insecurity on FDI in Nigeria. …”
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A Guide to Citrus Disease Identification by Stephen H. Futch

“… Citrus trees in both commercial and dooryard plantings can exhibit a host of symptoms reflecting various disorders that can impact their health, vigor, and productivity to varying degrees. …”
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Seaweed-derived bioactives: Gut microbiota targeted interventions for immune function by Holly Sedgwick, Glenn Gibson, Jessica Adams, Anisha Wijeyesekera

“…Foods resistant to upper gastrointestinal digestion may undergo fermentation by microbial populations within the large intestine, which can induce alterations in the microbial ecology and metabolites, and consequently have implications for host health. Synbiotics are dietary-driven approaches of targeting the microbiota to improve immune health. …”
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Experimental methods of portal hypertension studying by D. V. Garbuzenko

“…Ex vivo studies gave physiological characteristic to the mediators causing splanchnic vasodilation and increasing of vascular tension in cirrhotic liver, and methods of molecular biology identified defects in signalling routes responsible for disorders of metabolism of these substances.Conclusion. …”
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Twobandad Japanese Weevil, Pseudocneorhinus bifasciatus Roelofs (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae) by Jamba Gyeltshen, Amanda Hodges

“… The twobanded Japanese weevil, Pseudocneorhinus bifasciatus (Roelofs), first collected in the United States in 1914 near Philadelphia, was most likely introduced with infested nursery stock from Japan (Wheeler and Boyd 2005). With a host range of over 100 plant species, the twobanded Japanese weevil is recognized in the northeastern and midwestern United States as an important pest of landscape plantings (Wheeler and Boyd 2005). …”
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COMFORT WOMEN SURVIVING PANDEMICS: FROM ERASURE TO EMBODIED HOPE TOWARDS A FEMINIST-POSTCOLONIAL THEOLOGY OF RADICAL HOSPITALITY by S.A. Bong

“…Secondly, the article argues that extending hospitality to comfort women (for example, war reparations) goes beyond the “law of ekstasis”, as touted in Fratelli Tutti, as comfort women themselves embody love, reciprocity, and inclusion. …”
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Ecology of schooling: Enabling school environment for student engagement in Uganda’s Universal Secondary Education by Sylivia, Awori, Denis, Sekiwu, Frederick, Ssempala, Frances, Naluwemba

“…This means that student engagement in school activities cannot depend on only the school environment. There are a host of other factors that influence student engagement which the school authority needs to know and utilize in order to improve student engagement. …”
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The Suzuki−Miyaura Cross-Coupling−Claisen Rearrangement−Cross-Metathesis Approach to Prenylated Isoflavones by George, Kwesiga, Julia, Greese, Alexandra, Kelling, Eric, Sperlich, Bernd, Schmidt

“…In our hands, conditions commonly used for similar cross couplings turned out to be unsuccessful or difficult to reproduce, for example, due to the unplanned partial cleavage of MOM-protecting groups. …”
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The impact of corporate social responsibility on cybersecurity behavior: The crucial role of organizationally-prescribed perfectionism by Byung-Jik Kim, Julak Lee

“…Our research design was based on collecting survey data from 402 employees in South Korea at four different time points. Our findings support the idea that CSR has a direct and indirect positive effect on cybersecurity behavior among employees through measures such as increased psychological safety and decreased job stress. …”
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Policies and Strategies for Green Tourism Development of the Jeneberang River Area in Makassar City by Faisal Faisal

“…The potential it has consists of the natural base potential as one of the largest rivers in South Sulawesi province in the form of water and all the biota that form a single river ecosystem, panoramic views of the area located at the estuary, which is directly connected to the sea in the Makassar Strait, richness of land vegetation along the banks, rivers in river border areas, and beaches. …”
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INTERROGATING THE EFFECTS OF ARMED BANDITRY ON THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF NIGERIA’S NORTH-CENTRAL REGION (2015-2022) by YUSUFU Ahmed Audu, ODAUDU Alfred Idachaba, ILEVBARE Igheoise Trust

“…Further finding revealed that armed banditry in the region is mostly caused by high rate of youth unemployment and excruciating poverty. The study equally found that armed banditry adversely affects the socio-economic development of the region. …”
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Forecasting Dissolved Organic Carbon Levels Utilizing Metaheuristic Optimization with Artificial Intelligence Techniques by Peng He, Chengjun Ma

“…Dissolved organic carbon (DOC) stands out as a pivotal factor in determining the quality of natural freshwater bodies. …”
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Inter-agency collaboration in building urban fire resilience in Indonesia: how do metropolitan cities address it? by Ahmad Harakan, Yusuf Adam Hilman, A. Junaedi Karso, Awaluddin Awaluddin, Nurhalijah Nurhalijah, Indah Sidrawaty Muin, Aldy Nurdiansyah B, Arfan Fadillah, Rudi Hardi

“…IntroductionUrban fire disasters pose a significant challenge to city resilience and sustainability, particularly in the Global South, where rapid urbanization exacerbates existing vulnerabilities. …”
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Gambling in Connecticut adolescents: Prevalence, socio-demographic characteristics, trauma exposure, suicidality, and other risk behaviors. by Elina A Stefanovics, Zu Wei Zhai, Marc N Potenza

“…This study examines relationships between adolescents reporting gambling in the past-year and a range of health risk behaviors including vaping, traumatic experiences, academic performance, and receipt of social support. Data from the 2019 Youth Risk Behavior Survey in Connecticut high school students stratified by gambling status were examined in bivariate and multivariate analyses. …”
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Nutrition Education and Vitamin D Supplementation Improving Nutrition Intake, Body Composition, and Vitamin D Status of Soccer Athlete by Weni Kurdanti, Agus Wijanarka, Mirza Hapsari Sakti Titis Penggalih

“…Background: The success of soccer athletes is influenced by physical, mental, and genetic factors, with nutritional status significantly affects youth soccer performance in Indonesia by 69.8%. Body composition and somatotype are critical components of nutritional status. …”
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“FREQUENT FARMERS AND FULANI-HERDSMEN CLASH IN EDO NORTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT” by SUNDAY OMOAFENA IMANAH, JACOB O. OSUINDE

“…This research contribution to knowledge is on the importance of the activities of local vigilante, youth groups and community rulers in security management The Government should encourage them to build more on peace, growth and development in Edo North Senatorial District of Edo Stat for safety purpose. …”
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Negative effects of humor in marketing communications by Baltezarević Ivana, Baltezarević Radoslav

“…Clumsily created humorous content, on the other hand, is likely to produce consumer unhappiness and trigger negative electronic word of mouth (which is very difficult to control), causing significant damage to brand image and influencing purchasing decisions.…”
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