Habilidades de alfabetización digital en estudiantes de postgrado de la Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana = Digital Literacy Skills in Postgraduate Students at the Universidad... by Nicol Coccio Muñoz, Remy Cáceres Álvarez, Francisca Castillo Guzmán, Catalina González Castro, María Venegas Vidal, Cherie Flores-Fernández

“…The following study aims to explore graduate students at the Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana’s perception of their digital literacy abilities in the research context. …”
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Real-Time Neuropsychological Testing for Hydrocephalus: Ultra-Fast Neuropsychological Testing During Infusion and Tap Test in Patients with Idiopathic Normal-Pressure Hydrocephalus by Ilaria Guarracino, Sara Fabbro, Daniele Piccolo, Serena D’Agostini, Miran Skrap, Enrico Belgrado, Marco Vindigni, Francesco Tuniz, Barbara Tomasino

“…T0 (<i>p</i> < 0.001), suggesting a more marked improvement in patients’ executive abilities at T2 and a smaller improvement at T1. Regarding verbal fluency, patients were worse at T1 vs. …”
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Optical Properties and Molecular Composition of Fine Organic Aerosols in Nanjing, China: A Comparison of 2019 and 2023 by Binhuang Zhou, Yu Huang, Liangyu Feng, Zihao Zhang, Haiwei Li, Yun Wu, Jianhuai Ye, Xinlei Ge

“…Results show a decline in both concentrations and light-absorbing abilities of methanol—soluble organic carbon (MSOC) and water-soluble OC (WSOC) in OA from 2019 to 2023. …”
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Expression of Lymphoid Enhancer‐Binding Factor 1 in Cancer‐Associated Fibroblasts Mediates Tumor Growth and Transdifferentiation Toward Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Human Breast Canc... by Hiroya Okazaki, Yoshihiro Mezawa, Yang Shi, Mizuki Sakimoto, Zixu Wang, Akane Ishizuka, Kazunari Yamashita, Asahi Satoh, Yu Koyama, Yuki Fukumura, Kazunori Kajino, Atsushi Takano, Tomoyuki Yokose, Toshinari Yamashita, Yohei Miyagi, Yataro Daigo, Akira Katakura, Takehiro Yasukawa, Akira Orimo

“…Conclusion In summary, our findings suggest that LEF1 expression contributes to the tumor‐promoting abilities of breast CAFs and that LEF1‐expressing CAFs may drive transdifferentiation toward SCC, possibly through a pathway independent of the canonical Wnt/β‐catenin signaling.…”
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MOTIVATING STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN PROFESSIONALLY ORIENTED EVENTS MANAGEMENT by T. A. Shulgina, N. A. Ketova, K. A. Kholodova, D. A. Severinov

“…At the same time, students can find many skills demanded in the chosen profession and practical experience only on condition of their active participation in extra-curricular activities, which allow them to expand and deepen knowledge of the chosen profession received during the classroom activities; to solidify separate blocks of theoretical material in an informal situation.The aims of the research presented in the article are the following: to identify and study the process of motivation to participation in the organization of extra-curricular activities and events of professional orientation among students of different university courses; to disclose the potential of similar work for formation of additional research, organizational, communicatory and other skills and abilities necessary for becoming a valuable specialist. …”
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Catalytic effect of Fe@Fe2O3 nanowires and Fenton process on carbamazepine removal from aqueous solutions using response surface methodology by M.M. Amin, S. Yousefinejad, M. Dehghani, S. Rahimi

“…The multi-parameter models showed good calibration and prediction abilities with R²₌0.922, R²_adj= 0.907, R²_pred= 0.868. …”
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EDITORIAL by Ivan Čuk

“…In this issue we have another article from Asia (two articles by authors from China have already been published): more specifically, from Iran, where Mahammad Mehrtash, Hadi Rohani, Esmail Farzaneh and Rasoul Nasiri monitored effects of six months of specific aerobic gymnastics training on motor abilities of 10-12-year-old boys. The sixth article is about judging and is contributed by the author of these lines who conducted a research study on reliability and validity of spectators judging along with professional judges. …”
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Gatekeeper training for suicide prevention: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Hui Liu, Chaohui Zheng, Yu Cao, Fanyan Zeng, Huiting Chen, Wei Gao

“…Abstract Introduction Gatekeeper training (GKT) aims to enhance suicide gatekeepers’ (GKs) abilities in assessing suicide risk, identify those at-risk and refer them. …”
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Euthanasia and Physician-assisted Suicide in Patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Review of the Literature and Description of a Clinical Case) by Nehrych T., Papish M., Shorobura M.

“…Purpose of the study. To analyze the studies published until now on euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and to describe the clinical case of those patients alternative supervision tactics. …”
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Finding RB/Rpi-blb1/Rpi-sto1-like sequences in conventionally bred potato varieties by O. Y. Antonova, N. S. Klimenko, Z. Z. Evdokimova, L. I. Kostina, T. A. Gavrilenko

“…The main objectives in potato breeding are increasing yield abilities and improving resistance to numerous pathogens and pests. …”
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Identification and validation of integrated stress-response-related genes as biomarkers for age-related macular degeneration by Jingyi Niu, Ling Jin, Yijun Hu, Yiting Wang, Xiaoning Hao, Wenwen Geng, Ruirui Ma

“…BackgroundAge-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a prevalent ocular condition associated with aging, serving as a significant contributor to vision loss among middle-aged and older individuals. Studies have shown that AMD and integrated stress response (ISR) are associated with oxidative stress, but no specific molecular mechanisms have been identified. …”
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Forecasting Subjective Cognitive Decline: AI Approach Using Dynamic Bayesian Networks by Antti Etholén, Teemu Roos, Mirja Hänninen, Ioanna Bouri, Jenni Kulmala, Ossi Rahkonen, Anne Kouvonen, Tea Lallukka

“…ResultsOf the participants, 1842 of 5865 (31%) reported a decline in memory, 2818 of 5879 (47.4%) in learning abilities, and 1828 of 5888 (30.7%) in concentration in 2022. …”
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Impact of regular physical activity and sports on school performance among girls and boys aged between 6 and 10 years (Impacto de la actividad física regular y los deportes en el r... by Amina Kheira Bekhechi, Belkacem Khiat

“… Abstract. This longitudinal study seeks to show if sport has an impact on the school results and also on cognitive functioning, and if this causal link is significantly important. …”
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A Novel Oncogenic and Drug-Sensitive KIF5B-NTRK1 Fusion in Lung Adenocarcinoma by Hui Li, Huicong Liu, Lisha Xiao, Huabin Gao, Huiting Wei, Anjia Han, Gengpeng Lin

“…Our study reports a novel <i>KIF5B</i>-<i>NTRK1</i> genetic rearrangement that supports favorable responses to entrectinib. …”
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Evaluating the safety and feasibility of remote ischemic conditioning for slowing cognitive decline in mild Alzheimer’s dementia by Xin Huang, Qiling Ji, Tanna Tong, Tanna Tong, Lipeng Cai, Lipeng Cai, Omar Elmadhoun, Yanfang Zeng, Xiaokun Geng, Xiaokun Geng, Xiaokun Geng, Yuchuan Ding

“…Cognitive function and daily living abilities will be evaluated at baseline, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months post-treatment using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR), and the Activities of Daily Living (ADL) scales. …”
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The molecular receptor NKBB enhances the persistence and anti-hepatocellular carcinoma activity of GPC3 CAR-T cells by Minghao Sui, Tiantian Liu, Xuanli Song, Ji Li, Han Ding, Yuqian Liu, Xinyu Wang, Huimin Liu, Yuchan Xue, Jianni Qi, Miao Zhang, Songbo Zhao, Qiang Zhu

“…Therefore, to treat HCC more effectively, we connected the molecular receptor NKBB to a second-generation glypican-3 (GPC3) CAR to construct GC3328z-NKBB CAR-T cells, which have double specific targets of GPC3 and NKG2DLs (natural killer group 2, member D ligands), dual co-stimulation of CD28 and 41BB, and a single CD3ζ chain. Our study showed that the molecular receptor NKBB conferred GPC3 CAR-T cells with enhanced migration and infiltration abilities towards HCC, higher central memory T (TCM) cell proportion and proliferation capacity, and reduced exhaustion level. …”
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Sensory–Cognitive Profiles in Children with ADHD: Exploring Perceptual–Motor, Auditory, and Oculomotor Function by Danjela Ibrahimi, Marcos Aviles, Rafael Rojas-Galván, Juvenal Rodríguez Reséndiz

“…Objective: This observational cross-sectional study aimed to comprehensively evaluate sensory–cognitive performance in children diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), with a focus on auditory processing, visual–perceptual abilities, visual–motor integration, and oculomotor function. …”
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Wnt-GSK3β/β-Catenin Regulates the Differentiation of Dental Pulp Stem Cells into Bladder Smooth Muscle Cells by Wenkai Jiang, Diya Wang, Amr Alraies, Qian Liu, Bangfu Zhu, Alastair J. Sloan, Longxing Ni, Bing Song

“…The canonical Wnt signaling (also known as Wnt/β-catenin) pathway plays an essential role in stem cell fate decision. The aim of this study is to explore the regulation via GSK3β and associated downstream effectors for SMC differentiation from DPSCs. …”
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Accelerating dual-directional sulfur conversion through optimal p-band centers and interfacial charge redistribution for high-efficiency Li-S batteries by Yaojiang Yu, Xinying Wang, Weiliang Zhou, Zhenghui Li, Liguo Yue, Jialiang Feng, Zhuhang Shao, Wenwu Li, Yunyong Li, Yida Deng

“…Despite extensive investigation into various electrocatalysts to enhance the progressive redox transformations of sulfur species in Li-S batteries (LSBs), their catalytic abilities are often hindered by suboptimal adsorption-desorption dynamics and slow charge transfer. …”
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Effects of multi-site non-invasive brain stimulation on cognitive impairment after stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Heling Wang, Di Zhang, Xu Wang, Qixin Ding, Shenhong Ma, Qiaohua Han, Yuefang Li, Tianshu Li, Ying Li, Wanyue Li, Weisheng Zhuang, Weisheng Zhuang

“…The Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool was used to assess the quality of each eligible study. Meta-analysis and bias analysis were performed using RevMan (Version 5.3).ResultsA total of 6 RCTs involving 416 samples were included in this paper. …”
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