Inference of Impulse Responses via Bayesian Graphical Structural VAR Models by Daniel Felix Ahelegbey

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Impact of host factors and invasive meningococci on bacterial adhesion, proliferation, primary nasal epithelial barrier function, and immune response by Daan W. Arends, Debbie van Rooijen, Esther van Woudenbergh, Janine Wolf, Milou Ohm, Marien I. de Jonge, Gerco den Hartog

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Chasing Biodiversity Off the Scientific and Conservation Tracks by Donald S. Maier

“…The essay concludes with implications for conservation, biodiversity research, and scientific inquiry more generally.…”
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Evaluation of energy complementarity in colombia: An analysis of climate variability and non-conventional sources by Orlando Joaqui-Barandica, Diego F. Manotas-Duque, Leonardo Rivera-Cadavid

“…This study analyzes the interactions between various sources of energy generation and climate variables in Colombia, using Vector Autoregressive Models (VAR) and Generalized Additive Models (GAM). The main objective is to understand the dynamics and complementarity between fossil, hydroelectric, solar and wind energy sources, as well as their relationship with critical climate factors. …”
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RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS IN RHEUMATOLOGICAL CARE OF RUSSIA: THE SEVERITY OF THE DISEASE IN A RUSSIAN PATIENT POPULATION: A CROSS-SECTIONAL EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDY (RAISER) by O M Folomeeva, E L Nasonov, I A Andrianova, E A Galushko, D V Goryachev, T V Dubinina, A P Zhornyak, O A Krichevskaya, Sh F Erdes, O M Folomeyeva, E L Nasonov, I A Andrianova, E A Galushko, D V Goryachev, T V Dubinina, A P Zhornyak, O A Krichevskaya, Sh F Erdes

“…The examined cohort of Russian patients with rheumatoid arthritis, which reflects experience in real clinical practice, is generally characterized by the severe course of the disease in both clinical and functional parameters.…”
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THE INFLUENCE OF THE DENTIFRICE WATER WITH LYSOZYME ON SOFT TISSUES OF THE ORAL CAVITY OF PATIENTS WITH ORAL LICHEN PLANUS TOGETHER WITH DENTAL PATHOLOGY by O.V. Yeliseyeva, I.I. Sokolova

“…In order to estimate level and character of free-radical oxidation 4 indices were applied: TBA-active products level, activity of catalase, superoxide scavenger and functional index of free-radical oxidation. It has been established that in patients with chronic generalized parodontitis as well as in patients with chronic generalized parodontitis combined with lichen planus increased level of end products of lipid peroxidation processes is observed. …”
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The Use of Neural Networks in Distance Education Technologies for the Identification of Students by O. A. Kozlova, A. A. Protasova

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Long‐term quality of life, vulvar symptoms, and sexual functioning: A cross‐sectional study of Norwegian vulvar cancer survivors by Christin Julia Meltzer‐Gunnes, Milada C. Hagen, Yun Wang, Pernille T. Jensen, Ingvild Vistad

“…Our aim was to assess health‐related quality of life in Norwegian vulvar cancer survivors more than 5 years after treatment and to compare reported vulvar symptoms and sexual functioning with women from a normative sample of the general Norwegian female population. …”
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The zeros of az2J″ν(z)+bzJ′ν(z)+cJν(z) as functions of order by A. McD. Mercer

“…The present paper, by using a different kind of analysis, re-obtains these conclusions as a special case of a more general result concerning the positive zeros of the function az2J″ν(z)+bzJ′ν(z)+cJν(z). …”
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Structural-Functional Analysis of the Rural Housing Using Sustainable Development Approach (Case Study: in Eastern Roumeshkhan County, Kuhdasht township) by Ahmad Roumiani, Hamdollah Sojasi Qeidari, Kheirulensa Mansouri Mansouri

“…In 1390 general census, the population of these villages was estimated about 2946 families. …”
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Functional and internalizing disorders co-aggregate with cardiometabolic and immune-related diseases within families: a population-based cohort study by Olivier D. Steen, Martje Bos, Sonja L. van Ockenburg, Yiling Zhou, Ilja M. Nolte, Harold Snieder, Kenneth Kendler, Judith G. M. Rosmalen, Hanna M. van Loo

“…Abstract Background Functional disorders share familial risk with internalizing disorders such as generalized anxiety disorder and depression, and are comorbid with cardiometabolic and immune-related diseases. …”
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The relationship between social isolation and cognitive function in older patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a latent profile analysis by Minghua Han, Hongxia Wu, Huize Xu, Jian Zhao, Zhongwen Chang, Qian Zhao

“…The general information questionnaire, Social Network Scale Brief, Hamilton Depression Scale, Social Support Rating Scale, and Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale were employed. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Recombinant Human Thrombopoietin (rhTPO) on Coagulation Function and Inflammatory Factors in the Treatment of Patients with Sepsis-Related Thrombocytopenia by Huijuan Wang MD, Dong Chen MD, Ming He MD

“…Background this study aimed to investigate the efficacy of recombinant human thrombopoietin (rhTPO) in the treatment of sepsis-associated thrombocytopenia, and to evaluate its impact on coagulation function, inflammatory markers, platelet (Plt) count, and patient prognosis. …”
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Tofacitinib downregulates JAK1 and JAK3 on human intestinal monocytes and macrophages without affecting dendritic cells phenotype or function by Elisa Arribas-Rodríguez, Ángel De Prado, Beatriz de Andrés, Benito Velayos, Jesús Barrio, Alejandro Romero, Francisco Javier García-Alonso, Álvaro Martín-Muñoz, José A. Garrote, Eduardo Arranz, Luis Fernández-Salazar, David Bernardo

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Efficacy and safety of SH003 on immune function: study protocol for a randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial by Chunhoo Cheon, Seong-Gyu Ko

“…This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of SH003 in improving immune function in individuals with a mildly weakened immune systems. …”
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The Impact of Open-Skill Exercises and E-Sports on Cognitive Function: A Narrative Review of Their Role in Preventing Cognitive Decline and Dementia by Shuzo Kumagai, Hyuntae Park, Si Chen, Takao Yamasaki

“…<b>Methods:</b> Comprehensive literature searches were conducted using databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, CiNii, and J-Stage (all available years) to identify studies examining the relationship between OSE, e-sports, and cognitive function. <b>Results:</b> Although various intervention studies have investigated aerobic exercise, resistance training, and other multifactorial exercise programs, a unified conclusion has not been reached regarding their effectiveness in enhancing cognitive function in the general elderly population or in patients with MCI or dementia. …”
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The Cognitive Correlates of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: The Predictive Role of Looming Maladaptive Style, Executive Function, Thought-Action Fusion and Metacognition by Maryam Koosheshi, Rahim Yousefi, Ladan Vaghef

“…Studies on probability and general thought-action fusion in clinical populations reveal high reliability in the general measure. …”
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Genome-wide identification of five fern bHLH families and functional analysis of bHLHs in lignin biosynthesis in Alsophila spinulosa by Xiong Huang, Jiangtao Fan, Cai Liu, Peiyun Wang, Hongfei Li, Gang Wang, Xiaohong Chen

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Sub-inhibitory concentrations of oxacillin modulate biogenesis and function of extracellular vesicles secreted by oxacillin-sensitive methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus by Zhaoxia Ran, Zhaoxia Ran, Minghui Hao, Binxin Guo, Junrui Wang, Junrui Wang

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Effectiveness of Stress Coping Skills Training With Psycho-Educational Approach among Caregivers` of Schizophrenic Patients on Family Function And Psychological Wellbeing by ّFarzaneh Sheikholeslami, Javad Khalatbary, Shohreh Ghorbanshiroudi

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