The Enigmatic Odontogenic Keratocyst: A Cross-sectional Study of Odontogenic Cysts and Tumors Using Ki-67 by Pretty Prince Panakkal, Pramod Philip Matthews, Soma Susan, Nivia Mahadoon, Pinky Varghese, Afshan Pallikkalakathu

“…Ki-67 is a protein associated with the proliferative activity of the intrinsic cell populations. In tumors, Ki-67 is associated with tumor aggressiveness. …”
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Oxidative stress as a predictor of cataract surgery outcomes by M. A. Kovalevskaya, N. V. Vedrintseva

“…Comparative assessment of tear antioxidant enzyme activity under oxidative stress in therapeutic and surgical procedures (phaco and ECCE) was performed. …”
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Perceptions, experiences and barriers to lifestyle modifications in first-generation Middle Eastern immigrants to Sweden: a qualitative study by Patricia Olaya-Contreras, Katarina Balcker-Lundgren, Faiza Siddiqui, Louise Bennet

“…Objective The prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) among Iraqi immigrants to Sweden is high and partly related to sedentary physical activity and calorie dense food. The aim of the present study was to explore perceptions, experiences and barriers concerning lifestyle modifications (LSM) in Iraqi immigrants to Sweden at risk for T2D.Design A qualitative thematic analysis was conducted on data collected from gender-specific focus group interviews which took place during a culturally adapted randomised controlled intervention study addressing motivation to lifestyle change, self-empowerment, behavioural modifications and sociocultural barriers to LSM. …”
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VALSARTAN IN EVERYDAY CLINICAL PRACTICE IN RUSSIA: ANTIHYPERTENSIVE EFFICACY AND INFLUENCE ON SEXUAL FUNCTION IN PATIENTS WITH ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION by V. I. Podzolkov, V. A. Bulatov, A. V. Vigdorchik

“…The evaluation of therapy efficacy was based on analysis of systolic (SBP) and diastolic (DBP) blood pressure (BP) changes. …”
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The MCP‐1 rs1024611 and MTHFR rs1801133 gene variations and expressions in alopecia areata: A pilot study by Pardis‐Sadat Tabatabaei‐Panah, Hamideh Moravvej, Mahsa Hajihasani, Mahsa Mousavi, Ralf J. Ludwig, Reza Akbarzadeh

“…Conclusion In summary, despite MCP‐1 rs1024611 and MTHFR rs1801133 variations are not associated with AA risk, they may implicate the disease pathogenesis by influencing MCP‐1 activity.…”
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About the blood characteristics and adaptation status variability in intact Balb/c mice of different sex by G. V. Zhukova, E. M. Frantsiyants, A. I. Shikhlyarova, I. V. Kaplieva, L. K. Trepitaki, A. V. Galina

“…Statistica 10.0 software package was used for statistical analysis. The coefficient of variation (CV) was determined. …”
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Digital measurement of tooth wear in sleep bruxism patients wearing occlusal splints by Irene Laksamikeeratikul, Supawadee Jariyasakulroj, Thiprawee Chattrattrai, Sunee Pongrojpaw

“…Abstract Background Sleep bruxism is a common parafunctional activity that can lead to progressive tooth wear and long-term restorative consequences. …”
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Theoretical concepts of the law of civil servants by Jakub Stelina

“…At the present stage, there are also trends aimed at establishing some rules similar to those that regulate entrepreneurial activity in a free market in the sphere of public administration. …”
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Mitigation of radiation-induced esophageal fibrosis by macrophage-targeted phosphatidylserine-containing liposomes with partial PEGylation by Gyeung Mi Seon, In Gul Kim, Sun Woo Um, Eun-Jae Chung, Hyeong-Cheol Yang

“…These effects were observed within a specific PEGylation range, with the greatest reduction achieved at 1–1.5mol% PEG. Analysis of the IL-4-induced JAK-STAT signaling pathway indicated that the PEG-PSL-mediated suppression occurred at or beyond the point of JAK-1 phosphorylation. …”
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DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA FOR THE FORMATION OF GLAUCOMATOUS OPTIC NEUROPATHY AT THE VARIOUS STAGES OF THE DISEASE by A. G. Shchuko, Y. S. Pyatova, T. N. Iureva, A. S. Grishchuk

“…Thus, through careful clinical analysis of data and assessment of excavation size of the optic nerve, using certain optical coherence tomography (OCT), all patients were divided into 3 groups. …”
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Neuro- and Cardiotoxins from Sea Anemones: Structure, Function and Potential of Application in Research and Medical Practice by R. S. Kalina, M. M. Monastyrnaya

“…Sea anemones are well-spread everywhere in the World Ocean and represent the most ancient active poisonous organisms. Their main instrument of attack on other animals are the nematocysts – stinging organelles with the curtailed hollow thread with poisonous edge on the end. …”
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World-Systems Ground of Terrorist Threats: on the Issue of Methodology for Studying Armed Conflicts in the Post-Soviet Space by N. E. Lukyanov, A. A. Izgarskaya

“…The next stage in the study of the causes of terrorism should be an analysis of the mechanisms of formation of terrorist organizations based on specific cases.…”
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The application prospect of microneedles for sports injuries: a narrative review by Ruihan Wang, Junqiu Wang, Tianyu Liu, Wei Wang, Shiqin Yin, Menglang Peng, Lei Zhang

“…Background The increasing participation in sports, driven by the popularity of physical activity and advancements in sports science, has led to a rise in sports injuries. …”
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Tertiary lymphoid structures potentially promote immune checkpoint inhibitor response in SMARCB1-deficient medullary renal cell carcinoma by Yanfeng Tang, Junru Chen, Mengxin Zhang, Xu Hu, Jingjing Guo, Yaowen Zhang, Yuntian Chen, Haoyang Liu, Junjie Zhao, Ni Chen, Guangxi Sun, Hao Zeng

“…In conclusion, ICI-based combination therapy showed promising anti-tumor activity in SMARCB1-deficient medullary RCC patients. …”
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THE EVOLUTION OF THE STATE FAMILY POLICY IN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES: CHANGING PROBLEMS, PRIORITIES AND PRACTICES by A. V. Noskova

“…Неге we define the family policy widely enough as the state activity (ideological, legislative, economic, social) concerning a family. …”
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CHANGES IN THE INDICES OF NONSPECIFIC RESISTANCE OF AN ORGANISM IN MODELING DISTURBED REPARATIVE REGENERATION OF SHIN BONES by G. .. Qiao, S. A. Lepekhova, L. V. Zaritskaya, E. V. Batunova, O. N. Postovaya, N. V. Tishkov, I. S. Kurganskiy, O. A. Goldberg, Y. I. Pivovarov

“…One way to control the severity of impaired reparative regeneration is the analysis of immunological tests of the first order. …”
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EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES AND INTELLECTUAL CULTURE OF THE NORTH CAUCASIAN INDIGENOUS POPULATION WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF IMPERIAL MODERNIZATION (SCHOOLING QUESTION AT THE MEETINGS OF ENTR... by D. N. PRASOLOV

“…A certain evolution of the enlightenment activity of local self-government is revealed, explained by the increased access of Kabardians and Balkars to education, cultural and treger initiatives of regional authorities and representatives of the national intelligentsia. …”
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Smart resilience through IoT‐enabled natural disaster management: A COVID‐19 response in São Paulo state by Alessandro S. Santos, Icaro Goncales, Angelina Silva, Rodrigo Neves, Igor Teixeira, Eder Barbosa, Vagner Gava, Olga Yoshida

“…São Paulo state used IoT in scenarios to face COVID‐19, such as monitoring vehicular interurban mobility, social distancing, and economic activity. Frameworks, strategies, data views, and use cases are presented to support the decision‐making process to face this biological natural disaster. …”
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Advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning for poultry farming: Applications, challenges, and future prospects by Muhammad Halim Natsir, Wayan Firdaus Mahmudy, Mochamad Tono, Yuli Frita Nuningtyas

“…IoT-enabled sensors continuously track temperature, humidity, and flock activity, allowing automated systems to adjust ventilation, lighting, and feed distribution. …”
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Approaches to pathogenetic therapy of spinal muscular atrophy in children and newborns by S. B. Artemyeva, O. A. Shidlovskaya, Yu. O. Papina, A. V. Monakhova, I. V. Shulyakova, E. D. Belousova, O. Yu. Germanenko, D. V. Vlodavets

“…Neurological symptoms are progressive and lead to significant limitation of life activity and reduced life expectancy. Currently, there are several drugs for the pathogenetical treatment of SMA. …”
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