Novel role of microphthalmia-associated transcription factor in modulating the differentiation and immunosuppressive functions of myeloid-derived suppressor cells by Yoon Kyung Jeon, Aram Lee, Haesun Park, Soyoung Lim, Jihyun Lim, Jaemoon Koh, Young Yang, Myeong-Sok Lee, Jong-Seok Lim

“…Here, we investigated the role of MITF in the differentiation process of MDSCs during tumor development.Methods In vitro-generated murine MDSCs and primary MDSCs from breast cancer-bearing mice or lung carcinoma-bearing mice were used to determine the expression level of MITF and the activity of MDSCs. …”
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Medication reconciliation: impact of an educational intervention on the knowledge, attitude and practices of healthcare professionals - a prospective quasi-experimental study in a... by Abubakar Siddique Mustafa Hussain, Siti Maisharah Sheikh Ghadzi, Syed Azhar Syed Sulaiman, Saud Mohammad Alsahali, Safiya Fatima Khan

“…Conclusion The education intervention effectively influenced the knowledge, attitude and practice of healthcare professionals regarding medication reconciliation. …”
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Rotationsprinzip und synthetische Reprisenfunktion im Klavierkonzert des späten 18. und frühen 19. Jahrhunderts by Pascal Schiemann

“…In Elements of Sonata Theory James Hepokoski and Warren Darcy have proposed a theory of concerto first-movement form which seeks to put an end to the ongoing discussion of its formal autonomy by effectively describing it as a mere subtype of sonata form. …”
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Alginate-Based Hydrogels with Amniotic Membrane Stem Cells for Wound Dressing Application by Fitriani N, Wilar G, Narsa AC, Elamin KM, Wathoni N

“…The aim of this study was to prepare an sodium alginate-based hydrogel, cross-linked calcium chloride (CaCl2) with the active ingredient AMSC (AMSC/Alg-H) and to evaluate its in vitro effectiveness for wound closure.Methods: This hydrogel preparation involved combining sterile solutions of AMSC, sodium alginate, and CaCl2, followed by rinsing with serum-free media. …”
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Assessment of the validity and reliability of the nurses’ professional values scale—revised in Persian version among nursing students by Fahimeh Alsadat Hosseini, Ladan Zarshenas, Kobra Parvan, Maryam Shaygan, Banafsheh Tehranineshat, Brian Thomson

“…Abstract Background Evaluating professional values is crucial to developing effective strategies for integrating them into professional performance and clinical education. …”
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Yoruba Epistemology, Art, Language and the Universe of Meanings: A Meta-Analysis by Michael O. Afolayan

“…Indeed, Okediji’s pedagogy is the proverbial Yoruba drum of “ògìdìgbó” which is revealed only to the wise and the prudent, and they are the only two capable of effectively dancing to its rhythm. The paper reminds one of the title of the memoir of Ellen DeGeneres, the famous American comedian, titled Seriously . . . …”
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The system can change: a feasibility study of a doula-clinician collaborative at a large tertiary hospital in the United States by Jeannette C. Myrick, Lily Schneider, Christina Gebel, Kathleen Clarke, Stephanie Crawford, Lucy Chie, Chloe Zera, Karen M. Emmons, Elysia Larson

“…We implemented and evaluated a new program, called the "Supportive Birth Collaborative,” to maximize effectiveness of doula support in hospital settings. …”
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Investigating the cost of mechanized unpaved road maintenance operations in Uganda by Obeti, Andrew Moses, Byaruhanga, Chris Bic, Muhwezi, Lawrence, Kakitahi, John Muhumuza

“…The study recommends the need for an effective, digital road maintenance cost database system for mechanized unpaved road maintenance works, cost driver analytics and management, alongside improvement in aspects of maintenance processes at both the DLG and KSL. …”
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Evaluation of the implementation in primary care of genetic testing for the screening of MODY2 (iMOgene): protocol for an implementation pilot study by Marie-Ève Poitras, Luigi Bouchard, Samuel Legeay, Vanessa Tremblay-Vaillancourt, Amélie Fournier, Josianne Leblanc, Philippe Caron, Catherine Savard, Nathalie Bettez, Karine Tremblay

“…MODY2 is often confused with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, but despite a slightly elevated blood glucose level, it does not induce long-term vascular complications, nor does it require pharmacological treatment. …”
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Challenges and enablers for scaling up interventions targeting non-communicable diseases: a qualitative study applying the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research to 19... by Josefien van Olmen, Peter Delobelle, Meena Daivadanam, Hassan Haghparast-Bidgoli, Maria Lazo-Porras, J Jaime Miranda, Yuan Li, Rohina Joshi, Amanda G Thrift, Rajesh Vedanthan, Gina Agarwal, Mark D Huffman, Kerstin Klipstein-Grobusch, Naomi Levitt, Dike Ojji, Feng J He, Kamran Siddiqi, Pascal Geldsetzer, Puhong Zhang, Milena Soriano Marcolino, Lal B Rawal, Brian Oldenburg, Helena Teede, Josephine Birungi, Edwin Wouters, Abha Shrestha, Ari Probandari, Mayowa Owolabi, Vilma Irazola, Andrea Beratarrechea, Keiko Nakamura, Gindo Tampubolon, Zulma Ortiz, Violet Naanyu, Jaap Koot, Anusha Ramani-Chander, Stephen Sherwood, Monika Martens, Gade Waqa, Maria Eugenia Esandi, Sujarwoto Sujarwoto, Laura Antonietti, Jan-Walter De Neve, Sayoki G Mfinanga, Antonio Luiz Pinho Ribeiro

“…Generated themes were mapped systematically to four out of five domain categorisations of the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR); the innovation domain fell outside the scope of this study.Results Highlighted findings using CFIR are: (i) outer setting: influence of politics, lack of coordination between government departments and differing agendas towards NCDs hindered implementation while reliable and trustworthy government connections proved useful; (ii) inner setting: commitment of resources for implementation was a challenge while research capacity, work culture and trustworthy networks facilitated implementation; (iii) individuals: high-level stakeholder support and leadership was essential; (iv) process: extensive time and efforts required for stakeholder engagement towards local contextualisation was challenging, while collaborating, joint reflection, effective communication and adaptation facilitated. …”
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Advanced TiO2-polypyrrole nanostructures enhance glucose detection accuracy with cutting-edge non-enzymatic electrochemical capabilities by Ashima Thakur, Sweety Pal, Usha Sharma, Ajit Sharma, Meenakshi Choudhary, Mukesh C. Joshi, Herma Dina Setiabudi, Prabal Pratap Singh, Atheesha Singh, Sudheesh K. Shukla

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Hubungan Pemakaian Fenobarbital Rutin dan Tidak Rutin Pada Anak Kejang Demam dengan Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) by Sara Fadila, Nadjmir ., Rahmatini .

“…This study is based on interviews conducted with questionnaires SPPAHI and processed with statistical chi-square test with a confidence level of 95%.The results showed (1)Children of febrile seizures residing in the city of Padang who taking phenobarbital in Dr. …”
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Policies Affecting the Efficiency of Beef Production in Alberta: A Supply Chain Analysis by Derek Brewin

“…Any new industry policies must also consider key factors that currently affect market demand and expansion including: changing consumer preferences globally, the welfare of animals raised for slaughter and the effects of greenhouse gas emissions on supply chain sustainability. …”
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Core Outcome Set Development for Tension-Type Headache Treatment Using Traditional Chinese Medicine: Protocol for a Delphi Consensus Study by Guojing Fu, Yunmeng Chen, Xiao Liang, Chunli Guo, Xueming Fan, Xiao Gong, Wenjie Chen, Jing Teng, Jun Tang, Xing Liao, Jingjing Wei, Yunling Zhang

“…Statistical analysis will be used to assess the level of consensus and prioritize outcomes based on predefined criteria. …”
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Carbon sequestration in different urban vegetation types in Southern Finland by L. Thölix, L. Backman, M. Havu, M. Havu, E. Karvinen, J. Soininen, J. Trémeau, O. Nevalainen, J. Ahongshangbam, L. Järvi, L. Järvi, L. Kulmala

“…Our analysis revealed that these models effectively simulated seasonal and annual variations, as well as the impacts of weather events on carbon fluxes and related factors. …”
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Development of the Big Ten Academic Alliance Collaborative for Women in Medicine and Biomedical Science: “We Built the Airplane While Flying It” by Maya S Iyer, Aubrey Moe, Susan Massick, Jessica Davis, Megan Ballinger, Kristy Townsend

“…Conference program development occurred through an iterative and collaborative process across external and internal task forces alongside industry partners. …”
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Identifying, categorizing and ranking performance indicators of schools using Q method by Seyed Mahmoud Jalilian, Shahnaz Naibzadeh, seyyed hasan hataminasab, seyed ali almodaresi

“…And how is the mental typology of mothers as one of the most important effective roles in the decision-making process for the school of female students?  …”
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Un service de table en bronze et argent soigneusement rangé dans une cave à Reims/Durocortorum by Michaël Brunet, Fabienne Médard, Magalie Cavé, Stéphane Sindonino

“…A bench, raised to the geological chalk level along the western wall, would have housed a cubicle for storing crockery, though not indicative of hoarding. …”
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Implementation of Compensation-Sensitive Shot-Style-Feedback of Aiming Point Training Data at the Swiss Shooting Federation by Dino Tartaruga, Ralf Kredel

“…In our view, this project serves as a good example of how challenging real-world problems brought up by coaches and embedded scientists can be jointly structured and solved at federation and university level, and how their solution can ultimately lead to practical tools reshaping and improving a federation’s process landscape. …”
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Comparing Deep Learning models for mapping rice cultivation area in Bhutan using high-resolution satellite imagery by Biplov Bhandari, Timothy Mayer

“…An additional independent model evaluation was performed and found a high level of performance variation across all the metrics (precision, recall, and F1-score) underscoring the need for practitioners to employ independent validation. …”
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