Using the Community Perception Tracker (CPT) to inform COVID-19 response in Lebanon and Zimbabwe: a qualitative methods evaluation by Fiona Majorin, Anika Jain, Christine Haddad, Eddington Zinyandu, Ghassan Gharzeddine, Mutsawashe Chitando, Aline Maalouf, Ntandoyenkosi Sithole, Rita Doumit, Raissa Azzalini, Thomas Heath, Janet Seeley, Sian White

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EFEKTIVITAS STRATEGI SIX THINK HATS DALAM MENINGKATKAN BERPIKIR KREATIF SISWA by Miftahul Huda, Rahmat Aziz, Muallifah Muallifah

“…By applying this strategy, students can explore diverse perspectives, innovate, and generate new ideas valuable for both learning and daily life. …”
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Development of a Core Outcome Set for the research and assessment of inoperable malignant bowel obstruction. by Alison Bravington, George Obita, Elin Baddeley, Miriam J Johnson, Fliss E M Murtagh, David C Currow, Elaine G Boland, Annmarie Nelson, Kathy Seddon, Alfred Oliver, Simon I R Noble, Jason W Boland

“…Outcomes were compared and consolidated by the study Steering Group and Patient and Public Involvement contributors, and presented to an international clinical Expert Panel for review. …”
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Biological function of RNA-binding proteins in myocardial infarction: a potential emerging therapeutic limelight by Chenyang Jin, Yutong Ye, Longzhe Gao, Zikan Zhong, Changzuan Zhou, Xiaoyu Wu, Xudong Li, Genqing Zhou, Songwen Chen, Yong Wei, Lidong Cai, Shaowen Liu, Juan Xu

“…Although significant advancements have been made in the study of cardiomyocytes at the cellular and molecular levels, RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) have not been extensively explored in the context of MI. …”
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Nontargeted metabolomics analysis to unravel the anti-biofilm mechanism of Citrocin on Listeria monocytogenes by Liyao Wang, Wenchao Hou, Hongji Wang, Xuanbo Fan, Hongliang Zhang, Jiaqi Zheng, Liqiong Wang, Yuzhu Han

“…However, the effects of Citrocin on L. monocytogenes and its biofilm, as well as the associated mechanisms, remain to be explored. In this study, we evaluated the anti-biofilm effect of the antimicrobial peptide Citrocin on the foodborne pathogen L. monocytogenes and analyzed its anti-biofilm mechanism from the perspectives of swarming motility, extracellular polysaccharide production, and metabolite level changes. …”
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Supporting older adults with mobility disabilities through voice-activated digital assistants and smart home technologies by Jaewon Kang, Emma Lachs, Kathryn Huang, Laura A. Rice, Wendy A. Rogers

“…Qualitative analysis showed that these technologies improved functional independence by enabling participants to control their home environment remotely, increase safety, and enable them to access up-to-date information. …”
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The microbiome analysis of ripen grape berries supports the complex etiology of sour rot by Chiara Brischetto, Chiara Brischetto, Vittorio Rossi, Vittorio Rossi, Giorgia Fedele, Giorgia Fedele

“…The relationships between the microflora associated with SR-affected bunches and the roles of Drosophila in SR development need further investigation, which may open perspectives for more effective disease control.…”
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Vaginal Clinical Isolates of <i>Candida albicans</i> Differentially Modulate Complosome Activation in Vaginal Epithelial Cells by Samyr Kenno, Natalia Pedretti, Luca Spaggiari, Andrea Ardizzoni, Manola Comar, Wilfried Posch, Robert Treyde Wheeler, Samuele Peppoloni, Eva Pericolini

“…The complosome controls different activities in innate immune cells and epithelial cells; however, its role in the response of VECs to <i>Candida</i> remains untested. …”
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Intercellular interactions and progression of hormonal resistance of breast cancer cells by S. E. Semina, D. V. Bagrov, M. A. Krasil’nikov

“…The main goal of the study is the analysis of the role of cell-cell interactions in the formation of the tumor cell resistance to hormonal drugs. …”
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Decreased expression of LEF1 caused defective decidualization by inhibiting IL-11 expression in patients with adenomyosis by Jingru Duan, Xiaowei Zhou, Hanfei Zhu, Mingjuan Zhou, Mengyu Liu, Yan Zhou, Wenzhu Li, Bufang Xu, Aijun Zhang

“…Abstract Reduced lymphoid enhancer-binding factor 1 (LEF1) expression in patients with adenomyosis during the mid-secretory phase leads to impaired endometrial receptivity, affecting embryo implantation. This study investigated the molecular mechanisms underlying reduced endometrial receptivity in 25 adenomyosis patients and 25 controls. …”
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Global burden trends and future predictions of ischemic heart disease attributable to air pollution in people aged 60 years and older, 1990–2021 by Yuanqin Zhao, Yuanqin Zhao, Lihui Liu, Lihui Liu, Wei Fan, Wei Fan, Man Qi, Man Qi, Bin Liao, Bin Liao

“…In addition, we employed the Bayesian Age-Period-Cohort (BAPC) model to provide future estimates of IHD burden attributable to AP for persons aged ≥60. This study provides a comprehensive overview of disease burden patterns of AP-related IHD from multiple perspectives.ResultsBetween 1990 and 2021, global IHD burden attributable to AP in individuals aged 60 and above rose in terms of deaths, DALYs, YLDs and YLL, while there was a decline in ASRs. …”
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Relationship between advertising and firm value: Evidence from Jordan by Mohammad Fawzi Shubita, Abdalwali Lutfi, Mohammed W.A. Saleh, Jalal Rajeh Hanaysha, Sajead Mowafaq Alshdaifat, Marwan Mansour, Mahmaod Alrawad

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Metabolic pathway activation and immune microenvironment features in non-small cell lung cancer: insights from single-cell transcriptomics by Yanru Liu, Yanru Liu, Yanru Liu, Hanmin Liu, Hanmin Liu, Ying Xiong, Ying Xiong

“…IntroductionIn this study, we aim to provide a deep understanding of the tumor microenvironment (TME) and its metabolic characteristics in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) through single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNAseq) data obtained from public databases. …”
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Functional and Structural Network Alterations in HIV-Associated Asymptomatic Neurocognitive Disorders: Evidence for Functional Disruptions Preceding Structural Changes by Zhou Z, Gong W, Hu H, Wang F, Li H, Xu F, Li H, Wang W

“…In contrast, functional networks exhibited significant reorganization in key regions, including the visual, executive control, and default mode networks. Functional-structural coupling was significantly enhanced in the occipital and frontal networks. …”
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Microbe-mediated stress resistance in plants: the roles played by core and stress-specific microbiota by Sijia Liu, Jiadong Wu, Zhen Cheng, Haofei Wang, Zhelun Jin, Xiang Zhang, Deqiang Zhang, Jianbo Xie

“…However, the mining and utilization of plant-associated stress-resistant microbial sub-communities from the complex microbiome remains largely elusive. Results This study was based on the microbial communities over 13 weeks under four treatments (control, drought, salt, and disease) to define the shared core microbiota and stress-specific microbiota. …”
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IL-36-related genes predict prognosis of gastric cancer by Ying Zhang, Yanbo Liu, Xin Guan, Meng Qu, Dianxiu Wu, Ning Liu, Zhengkun Lin, Yuqi Liu, Han Wang, Lijuan Yang

“…According to the immunohistochemical staining results, IL-36A expression was higher in the STAD group than in the control group.ConclusionsThe results of the above analysis suggest that IL-36RDEGs can serve as independent prognostic biomarkers for GC and provide insights into IL-36RGs from both bioinformatics and experimental validation perspectives.…”
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Integrative Analysis of Plasma Proteomics and Transcriptomics Reveals Potential Therapeutic Targets for Psoriasis by Hesong Wang, Chenguang Wang, Ruihao Qin, Jia He, Xuan Zhang, Chenjing Ma, Shi Li, Lijun Fan, Liuying Wang, Lei Cao

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Research progress on theory and simulation of supercritical CO2 pipeline transportation by Meng LI, Chaofei NIE, Xin OUYANG, Zhenning FAN, Haining LIANG, Jianwu LIU, Zhigang XU, Yan ZHANG

“…These changes complicate phase control during pipeline transportation. Consequently, the influence of impurities must be emphasized in the simulation studies of supercritical CO2 pipelines. …”
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Immunogenic Activity of Secreted Protein-Based Compounds Staphylococcus aureus № 6 by I. M. Gruber, E. A. Astashkina, O. V. Lebedinskaya, N. B. Egorova, M. V. Kiselevsky, F. V. Donenko, N. E. Yastrebova, O. M. Ignatova, E. A. Kurbatova, L. S. Cherkasova

“…The preformed complex analysis at the current stage allowed to reveal perspectives of the further study of «initial» and II SPS in pre-clinical trials, as candidates, possessing the high protective facilities, for including them in the drug composition for immune prophylaxis and immunotherapy of diseases, caused by S. aureus.…”
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Characteristics and indication of hydrocarbon-generating organisms in sub-salt Majiagou Formation of well T112, central and eastern Ordos Basin by Yinuo ZHANG, Dongdong ZHANG, Liubin WEI, Wenhui LIU, Pingping SHI, Xiaofeng WANG, Qian ZHANG, Yining LI, Zhicheng JIN

“…Research on hydrocarbon-generating organisms can provide new perspectives and methodologies for assessing the hydrocarbon potential and source environments of these rocks. …”
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