Advances in origin, evolution, and pathogenesis of optic disc drusen: A narrative review by Xiyuan Liu, Yan Yan

“…Increasing reports indicate vascular complications, including anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, in ODD patients. Currently, ODD-related visual field defects are not effectively treated, and observation remains the primary management approach. …”
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The potential for civil resilience. Staging inequalities in a stigmatized neighborhood by Lund Anna, Brinch Rebecca, Lorentzon Ylva

“…Currently, Sweden is a society marked by growing anti-immigrant sentiments and residential stigmatization. …”
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Towards Human-like Artificial Intelligence: A Review of Anthropomorphic Computing in AI and Future Trends by Jiacheng Zhang, Haolan Zhang

“…This idea of interpreting electroencephalogram (EEG) signals illustrates researchers’ desire to explore the deeper relationship between AI and human thought, making human-like thinking a new direction for AI development. Currently, AI faces several core challenges: it struggles to adapt effectively when interacting with an uncertain and unpredictable world. …”
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A learning experience design framework for multimodal learning in the early childhood by Valeria Aloizou, Andri Ioannou, Michael Boloudakis, Symeon Retalis

“…Abstract While the value of multimodal learning experiences is well articulated in the literature, rich examples of learning experience (LX) design aiming to guide research and practice in authentic school classrooms are currently lacking. This study’s first objective was to provide a comprehensive account of the LX design process, aimed at enhancing multimodal learning in kindergarten education. …”
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Controverses autour d’une liaison. Géographie du potentiel conflictuel à travers le projet d’équipement du Danay (La Clusaz — Le Grand Bornand) by Amandine Troiano, Lionel Laslaz

“…This sector, which is currently not equipped, would make it possible to create a vast linked domain, capable of competing in part with others in the Northern Alps. …”
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Assessment of Cassava Peel Ash as a Partial Replacement of Cement in Plain Concrete Production. by Byamukama, Dan

“…It was concluded that CPA replacement of 2.5%, 5%, 7.5% showed no significant loss in strength compared to the control sample and is stable and could be acceptable in most concrete works and other percentage replacements up to 20% can be used for light structures. At the long run cassava peeling that currently constitutes waste concern in south western Uganda can best be managed through alternative use.…”
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Integrated in-silico design and in vivo validation of multi-epitope vaccines for norovirus by Jingxuan Qiu, Yiwen Wei, Jiayi Shu, Wenjing Zheng, Yuxi Zhang, Junting Xie, Dong Zhang, Xiaochuan Luo, Xiulan Sun, Xin Wang, Sijie Wang, Xuanyi Wang, Tianyi Qiu

“…The diversity of its principal antigenic protein poses a significant challenge to vaccine development and the prevention of large-scale outbreaks globally. Currently, no licensed vaccines against norovirus have been approved. …”
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Bridging One Health: Computational design of a multi-epitope messenger RNA vaccine for cross-species immunization against Nipah virus by Edward C. Banico, Ella Mae Joy S. Sira, Lauren Emily Fajardo, Fredmoore L. Orosco

“…Despite its severe risks, no NiV vaccine currently exists for humans or animal hosts; thus, innovative vaccine development approaches that address cross-species transmission are required. …”
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STRATEGIES AND INNOVATIONS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ECONOMIC SYSTEMS: UKRAINIAN EXPERIENCE, RESPONSES TO CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES by Svitlana Oneshko, Viktoriia Ivanova, Yevhenii Taran, Larysa Shypilova, Nataliia Sulima

“… Ukraine is currently facing an acute issue of economic recovery, as the country seeks to emerge from the devastating effects of the global pandemic and level out and overcome the negative impact of the intensification of military operations on its territory. …”
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DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF AN ANTERIORLY MOUNTED MICROPROCESSOR-CONTROLLED POWERED HIP JOINT PROSTHESIS by Kelly Brannen, Natalie Baddour, Lucas Cho, David Langlois, Patrick Dumond, Edward Lemaire

“… BACKGROUND: Prosthetic solutions for individuals with hip disarticulation and hemipelvectomy amputations currently rely exclusively on passive hip joint mechanisms. …”
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Efficacy and tolerability of rufinamide in the treatment of epilepsy (experience of the Svt. Luka’s Institute of Child Neurology and Epilepsy) by K. Yu. Mukhin, O. A. Pylaeva, M. Yu. Bobylova, N. V. Freydkova, L. Yu. Glukhova, M. O. Abramov

“…Side effects (forced normalization) caused withdrawal of rufinamide in 1 (3.2 %) patient. Currently, 10 (32 %) patients continue to take rufinamide. …”
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Landing scheduling for carrier aircraft fleet considering bolting probability and aerial refueling by Genlai Zhang, Lei Wang, Zhilong Deng, Xuanbo Liu, Xichao Su, Haixu Li, Chen Lu, Kai Liu, Xinwei Wang

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Applicability of Plant Extracts in Preclinical Studies of Melanoma: A Systematic Review by Kamylla Rafaella Sena Albuquerque, Nívea Maria Pacheco, Thalia del Rosario Loyo Casao, Fabiana Cristina Silveira Alves de Melo, Rômulo Dias Novaes, Reggiani Vilela Gonçalves

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A second photoactivatable state of the anion-conducting channelrhodopsin GtACR1 empowers persistent activity by Kristin Labudda, Mohamad Javad Norahan, Lisa-Marie Hübner, Philipp Althoff, Klaus Gerwert, Mathias Lübben, Till Rudack, Carsten Kötting

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Methylprednisolone substituted lipid nanoparticles deliver C3 transferase mRNA for combined treatment of spinal cord injury by Haoru Dong, Zongxing He, Shiyi Cai, Haiqiang Ma, Lili Su, Jianfeng Li, Huiying Yang, Rong Xie

“…Abstract Spinal cord injury (SCI), characterized by the disruption of neural pathways and an increase in inflammatory cell infiltration, leads to profound and lasting neurological deficits, with a high risk of resulting in permanent disability. Currently, the therapeutic landscape for SCI is notably sparse, with limited effective treatment options available. …”
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Preferences for TB treatment and support delivery models among people living with TB in Eastern Cape, South Africa: a discrete choice experiment by Michael Strauss, Gavin George, Emma Lansdell, Kuhle Fiphaza, Andrew Medina‐Marino, Joseph Daniels

“…The DCE was administered to individuals who were currently on or recently completed TB treatment, and to those at‐risk for being lost‐to‐care. …”
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The Effect of Sodium Silicate and Acrylic on Physical and Mechanical Parameters of Thatch Mortar by shayesteh namvar, Masoud Zeini

“…Thatch implementation as a covering and finishing material in facades is currently very prevalent. However, if it is considered as a structural or finishing construction mortar it seriously requires water proofing and strengthening, proper solutions should be provided for this kind of covering. with increasing acrylic content, more surface adhesion is created between grains.…”
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Implementing psychosocial guidelines into specialized spinal cord injury rehabilitation services to strengthen person-centred health care: protocol for a mixed methods study by Candice McBain, Candice McBain, Anne Marie Sarandrea, Anne Marie Sarandrea, Anne Marie Sarandrea, Ilaria Pozzato, Ilaria Pozzato, Mohit Arora, Mohit Arora, Daniel Myles, Daniel Myles, John Bourke, John Bourke, Yvonne Tran, Ian D. Cameron, Ian D. Cameron, James W. Middleton, James W. Middleton, James W. Middleton, Ashley Craig, Ashley Craig

“…To capture lived experience insight, 10 patients with SCI currently undergoing rehabilitation will be interviewed.DiscussionThis study will establish the success of implementing psychosocial guidelines into three specialist SCI services. …”
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Parental assigned chromosomes for cultivated cacao provides insights into genetic architecture underlying resistance to vascular streak dieback by Peri A. Tobias, Jacob Downs, Peter Epaina, Gurpreet Singh, Robert F. Park, Richard J. Edwards, Eirene Brugman, Andi Zulkifli, Junaid Muhammad, Agus Purwantara, David I. Guest

“…Vascular streak dieback (VSD), caused by Ceratobasidium theobromae, is a new encounter disease of cacao currently contained to southeast Asia and Melanesia. …”
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Nature of Phytoplankton Communities in the Southern Hemisphere Shallow Lakes, With an Emphasis on the Presence of Submerged Aquatic Vegetation: A Review by Anton E. S. Patrick, Singarayer Florentine, Grant C. Palmer, Julie Mondon, Bradley D. Mitchell

“…In this respect, informed comparisons among Southern Hemisphere phytoplanktonic community structures, trophic interactions and influence of submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) on shallow lake are currently lacking. …”
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