Factors Associated with Fall Risk in the Elderly by Zehra Can Karahan, Fatma Nur Seymen, Ayşenur Özcan, Ceyhun Türkmen

“…Purpose: Falls are a significant health concern for older adults. This study aimed to investigate factors influencing fall risk in elderly individuals. …”
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Effects of an 8-week pre-season targeted training on sprinting performance, agility and lower limb muscular asymmetries in elite soccer players by Artur Gołaś, Przemysław Pietraszewski, Robert Roczniok, Artur Terbalyan, Adam Maszczyk, Rafał Opaliński, Adam Zając

“…The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of an 8 week targeted training program on speed, agility, and muscle asymmetries in soccer players. 32 elite soccer players were recruited for the study. …”
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Quantifier Spreading Errors during Pronoun Processing in Aphasia by Seçkin Arslan, Gamze Yeşilli Puzella, Semra Selvi Balo, Özgür Aydın, İlknur Maviş

“…Aphasia is an acquired language disorder that impacts all language abilities, rendering normal communication extremely difficult. …”
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Decreasing the stick-slip vibration during drilling wells using water and polymer drilling mud modified with NanoSiO2 particles by Abdulkareem A. Khalil, M. Sadeq Adnan, Maaly S. Asad, Dheiaa Alfarge

“…The results show that SiO2 nanoparticles notably improve the flow and filtering abilities of FWB mud but have negative effects on polymer-based mud. …”
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Comparing two methods of evaluation, objective structured practical ‎examination and traditional examination, on the satisfaction of students in Shahid ‎Beheshti faculty of nursing... by shadman reza masouleh, azam zare, minoomitra chehrzad, zahra atr kar ruoshan

“…‎ Methods: This is a quasi – experimental study and ‎‏67‏‎ nursing, midwifery and operating room ‎students participated. …”
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Antibacterial Activity of Brown Macroalgae Lipid (Sargassum duplicatum) to The Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) And Shigella dysentriae Bacteria by Riong Seulina Panjaitan, Ani Rombe Sarungngu’, Lika Lastri Sitorus

“…Dysentery or shigellosis is an infection that causes sores (ulcers) in the large intestine in the middle caused by the bacteria <em>Shigella dysentriae</em>. Some studies show that <em>Sargassum duplicatum</em> has antibacterial abilities. …”
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Dental Students&rsquo; Perspective of Transitioning from Pre-Clinical to Clinical Practice by Jazzar A, Gadi R, Rajeh M, AlDehlawi H, Alhamed S, Badeeb T

“…These networks include peer mentorship, orientation programs, and customized curriculum modifications.Discussion: The study emphasized the value of early exposure to clinical settings and the inclusion of soft skill development in the curriculum, such as empathy and communication. …”
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Chitosan-Coated Solid Lipid Nano-Encapsulation Improves the Therapeutic Antiairway Inflammation Effect of Berberine against COPD in Cigarette Smoke-Exposed Rats by Hongxiang Liu, Yifan Li, Xiaoying Zhang, Man Shi, Dexu Li, Ying Wang

“…Chitosan and solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) have demonstrated great abilities as delivery systems in enhancing the bioavailability of therapeutic compounds. …”
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Astragaloside IV Alleviates Brain Injury Induced by Hypoxia via the Calpain-1 Signaling Pathway by Yan Meng, Shengxue Yu, Fang Zhao, Yu Liu, Yue Wang, Siqi Fan, Yuhong Su, Meili Lu, Hongxin Wang

“…The results showed that hypoxia induced damage to hippocampal neurons, impaired spatial learning and memory abilities, and increased oxidative stress and apoptosis. …”
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Identification of transforming hepatitis B virus S gene nonsense mutations derived from freely replicative viruses in hepatocellular carcinoma. by Shiu-Feng Huang, Ya-Ting Chen, Wei-Chen Lee, Il-Chi Chang, Yu-Ting Chiu, Yu Chang, Hsiao-Chen Tu, Chiou-Hwa Yuh, Isao Matsuura, Liang-Yu Shih, Ming-Wei Lai, Hong-Dar Isaac Wu, Miin-Fu Chen, Chau-Ting Yeh

“…Three nonsense mutations of S gene (sL95*, sW182*, and sL216*) were identified in the HBcAg(+) HCC tumor tissues. sW182* and sL216* were recurrently found in the 25 HBcAg (-) HCC tumor tissue, too. Functional studies of the above 3 non-sense mutations all demonstrated higher cell proliferation activities and transformation abilities than wild type S, especially sW182*. …”
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A functional dual responsive CMC/OHA/SA/TOB hydrogel as wound dressing to enhance wound healing by Jiajun Xiao, Yanming Liang, Ting Sun, Ming Liu, Xiaoning He

“…Recent advancements, notably in hydrogel technologies, have broadened the therapeutic spectrum. This study focuses on investigating a novel dual responsive composite hydrogel for wound healing. …”
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Unplanned transfers from wards to intensive care units: how well does NEWS identify patients in need of urgent escalation of care? by Marianne Ask Torvik, Stig Haugset Nymo, Ståle Haugset Nymo, Eirik Hugaas Ofstad

“…It has been superior to other predictive scores, but its preventive abilities are still unclear. Additionally, data on patients who experience critical events but are not identified by NEWS as being at risk are scarce. …”
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Development of open-ended HOTS questions for elementary school students' creativity by Anjar Triyono, S. Subanji, Slamet Arifin

“…This study aims to develop open-ended Higher-Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) questions to assess students' conceptual abilities in plane geometry. …”
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Assessment of the healing properties of Cichorium intybus L. extracts on wounds by Berivan Kaçmaz, Duygu Misirli, Seçil Erden Tayhan, Zafer Ömer Özdemir, Mahfuz Elmastaş

“…The research encompassed a comprehensive examination of several components of the plant in order to ascertain the extracts that exhibited the highest efficacy. Methods: The study utilized the following approaches respectively to investigate the plant's wound healing abilities: collection and identification of plants, preparation of extracts, determination of phenolic compounds by HPLC-PDA, in vitro cell culture studies, cell viability analysis, wound healing analysis, statistical analysis. …”
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An Engineered Yeast Expressing an Artificial Heavy Metal-Binding Protein Enhances the Phytoremediation of Alum Mine Soils by Wenming Wang, Liling Xie, Lin Zhao, Qilin Yu

“…This study developed a genetic engineering method to improve the efficiency of phytoremediation against pollution from alum mining.…”
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Insights from Self-Reported Student Experiences on using ChatBots by Alexandra-Iulia PĂUCEAN, Sorana D. BOLBOACĂ

“…Materials and Methods: The target population was represented by medical students, regardless of specialization, who study at the Iuliu Haţieganu university of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, Romania. …”
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Interaction of the SXT/R391 element ICEPmiJpn1 with its natural host Proteus mirabilis by Douglas Lyra de Holanda Fonseca, Gaby Soares Scheunemann, Bruna Nakanishi Fortes, Kelly Ishida, Rodrigo S. Galhardo

“…ICEPmiJpn1 did not impact the fitness, self-recognition, swarming, pathogenicity, and persistence abilities of this bacterium but increased biofilm formation in one strain. …”
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Contribution of neurogenic mechanisms to the pathogenesis of chronic joint pain by E. S. Filatova, A. M. Lila

“…Objective: to study the contribution of neurogenic mechanisms to the pathogenesis of chronic pain in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), knee osteoarthritis (OAk) and ankylosing spondylitis (AS). …”
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Digital Inclusion for People with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Review of the Current Legal Models and Doctrinal Concepts by J. Hutson, P. Hutson

“…Creating special conditions in the workplace for those with overt and covert health problems should become an integral part of the employer's focus, along with improving management efficiency.Scientific novelty: covert (hidden) health problems have traditionally been understudied, although they include a range of mental and physical impairments, which, like explicit health problems, vary in their origin, intensity, and permanent or episodic character. This study fills a gap in the issues of disability and its legal protection, taking into account the trend of digital inclusion, the dynamic labor activity of today, and the wide range of human abilities and needs.Practical significance: the aspects of hidden or latent disability considered in the study provide a different perspective at employment, focusing on the workplace conditions that could be created. …”
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Benign childhood epilepsy with centro-temporal spikes: evolutive clinical, cognitive and EEG aspects Epilepsia benigna da infância com pontas centrotemporais: aspectos evolutivos c... by Glória M.A.S Tedrus, Lineu C Fonseca, Dioraci P Castilho, Elizabeth M.C Pacheco, Amanda A Campregher, Marina C Bittar

“…There is a need to continue this study, and also search for other factors influencing the evolution of cognitive abilities in children with BECTS.…”
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