Selected socio-economic aspects of the integration of Ukrainians: Evidence from the Czech Republic by Linda Danielova, Radka Prokešová, Jitka Vacková, Renata Švestková, Lesia Shuranova

“…Data collection took place in the first half of 2023. …”
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Improving medication adherence to endocrine therapy in breast cancer patients: a mixed-methods systematic review of effective communication strategies for healthcare providers by M.A.A. Smits, L.H. Mammatas, L. Schoonhoven, S.C.J.M. Vervoort

“…Results: Fifteen studies (one mixed-methods, five qualitative, six quantitative and three (systematic) reviews/meta-analysis) were included. …”
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Identification of the sweet orange (Citrus sinensis) bHLH gene family and the role of CsbHLH55 and CsbHLH87 in regulating salt stress by Yinqiang Zi, Mengjie Zhang, Xiuyao Yang, Ke Zhao, Tuo Yin, Ke Wen, Xulin Li, Xiaozhen Liu, Hanyao Zhang

“…Six CsbHLH genes with significant differences in expression were randomly selected for quantitative real‐time polymerase chain reaction (qRT‐PCR) validation. …”
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Topical fluoride and regulation of salivary pH in Peruvian Altiplano schoolchildren: a comparative longitudinal study by Vilma Mamani-Cori, Talia Paola Calcina-Asillo, Marleny Chino-Mamani, Yang Rodrigo Mendoza-Quispe, Sidgar Orlando Yucra-Sardón, Heber Isac Arbildo-Vega, Heber Isac Arbildo-Vega, Tania Carola Padilla-Cáceres, Betsy Quispe-Quispe, Franz Tito Coronel-Zubiate

“…Maintaining salivary pH in a range close to neutrality is essential for enamel remineralization processes. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the effect of different concentrations and formulations of topical fluoride on the regulation of salivary pH in schoolchildren from the Altiplano region of Peru.MethodA quantitative, longitudinal, double-blind, randomized experimental design was employed. …”
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The dynamics of organ donation in Palestine: legal, religious, and socioeconomic perspectives in a complex political and economic landscape by Muayad K. Hattab, Belal M. Rahhal, Fayez Mahamid, Noor O. Adas, Rana Dawas, Nidal Jaradat, Hamzeh Al Zabadi, Iyad Ali, Jamal Kielani, Ali Musleh, Ghassan Khaled

“…Medical awareness was higher, with 48.8% feeling informed about the process. Legal awareness was moderate, with 44.85% understanding of the legal framework. …”
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Sustainable authentication of molasses' botanical origin using infrared spectroscopy: Accuracy and greenness evaluation of spectral techniques by Macarena Rojas-Rioseco, Mecit Öztop, Cristian A. Fuentes, Martin Bravo, Ivan Smajlovic, Margarita Smajlovic, Karol Kołodziejski, Danuta Kruk, Víctor Muñoz, Rosario del P. Castillo

“…These findings demonstrate the potential of infrared spectroscopy as a reliable and sustainable solution for molasses authentication and show that sustainability–accuracy trade-offs can be quantitatively assessed to support informed decision-making in the analytical process of sugar industry.…”
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The acceptability of blood spot screening and genome sequencing in newborn screening: a systematic review examining evidence and frameworks by Duncan Chambers, Susan Baxter, Anastasios Bastounis, Katherine Jones, Burak Kundakci, Anna Cantrell, Andrew Booth

“…Quantitative studies were narratively synthesised, and theories/frameworks identified and evaluated. …”
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Role of ferroptosis-related IREB2 in the shared genetic etiology between smoking and facial aging: Insights from large-scale genome-wide cross-trait analysis by Xueyao Cai, Weidong Li, Wenjun Shi, Yuchen Cai, Jianda Zhou

“…To further explore the shared target genes, we utilized expression quantitative trait loci (eQTLs) and mediation Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis, with subsequent validation conducted through in vitro experiments using NIH/3T3 cells. …”
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Testing the effectiveness of a new type of spacers for local antibiotic therapy by Ildar F. Akhtyamov, Oskar A. Sachenkov, Rashid A. Shafigulin, Alina E. Galyautdinova, Nikita V. Kharin, Igor A. Bespalov, Sergey V. Boychuk

“…Discussion Antibiotic release is a superficial process and is not dependent on the total volume of bone cement. …”

New insights on physicochemical features and toxicological outcome provided from incineration of nanocomposites by Claire Longuet, Carine Chivas-Joly, Nora Lambeng, Valérie Forest, Lara Leclerc, Gwendoline Sarry, Jérémie Pourchez, José-Marie Lopez-Cuesta

“…This study focuses on research in the area of ''nanomaterials in waste'' and shows the difficulty of providing quantitative data on nanomaterials in different wastes. …”
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Impact of digital interdisciplinary consultation on secondary care referrals by general practitioners: a protocol for a stepped-wedge cluster randomised controlled trial by Maarten Postma, Danielle Jansen, Henk van der Worp, Marco H Blanker, Henk Schers, Sanne Sanavro, Joke Stoffelen, Paul Koning, Michiel de Boer, Guus Janus

“…Secondary outcome are costs, primary and secondary care workload, posted cases and user satisfaction. Alongside this quantitative analysis, we will evaluate patient experience, facilitators and barriers for use of the platform.Ethics and dissemination The medical ethics review board of University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), the Netherlands (METc-number: 2021/288) has confirmed that the Medical Research Involving Human Subjects Act (WMO) does not apply to the process evaluation because the study does not involve randomisation of patients or different medical treatments (letter number: M21.275351).Trial registration number NL9704.…”
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Choose Your Own Adventure: Using Twine for Gamified Interactive Learning in Veterinary Anaesthesia by José I. Redondo, M. Reyes Marti-Scharfhausen, Agustín Martínez-Albiñana, Ariel Cañón-Pérez, Álvaro J. Gutiérrez-Bautista, Jaime Viscasillas, E. Zoe Hernández-Magaña

“…Following a workshop for second- to fourth-year students of the Degree in Veterinary Sciences, an anonymous survey assessed the module’s effectiveness. Quantitative data were analysed descriptively, while qualitative feedback was processed through a hybrid AI–human thematic analysis. …”
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Soil moisture controls over carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emissions: a review by Yuefeng Hao, Jiafu Mao, Charles M. Bachmann, Forrest M. Hoffman, Gerbrand Koren, Haishan Chen, Hanqin Tian, Jiangong Liu, Jing Tao, Jinyun Tang, Lingcheng Li, Laibao Liu, Martha Apple, Mingjie Shi, Mingzhou Jin, Qing Zhu, Steve Kannenberg, Xiaoying Shi, Xi Zhang, Yaoping Wang, Yilin Fang, Yongjiu Dai

“…Soil moisture directly affects photosynthesis, respiration, microbial activity, and soil organic matter dynamics, with optimal levels enhancing carbon storage while extremes, such as drought and flooding, disrupt these processes. A quantitative analysis is provided on the effects of soil moisture on CS-GHG across various ecosystems and climatic conditions, highlighting a “Peak and Decline” pattern for CO₂ emissions at 40% water-filled pore space (WFPS), while CH₄ and N₂O emissions peak at higher levels (60–80% and around 80% WFPS, respectively). …”
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Integrated analysis of transcriptome and proteome provides novel insights into the response mechanisms of maca (Lepidium meyenii Walp.) to UV-B radiation by Zaihang Yu, Xueting Zhong, Li Xiao, Yuxi Cai, Ke Shen, Yu Luo, Xinxin Li, Hong Xu, Zihan Chen, Xiaomei Wang, Yi Wu, Yajun Wang, Wei Fan, Zhanqi Wang

“…Despite the importance of maca for studying high-altitude adaptation, comprehensive transcriptomic and proteomic data on the response of maca to UV-B are lacking. …”
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La construction sociale de la “déscolarisation” : examen d’un dispositif départemental de signalement de l’absentéisme by Jean-Paul Géhin

“…., this plan of action seems to reveal a social construction in process. From quantitative and qualitative datas that this plan of action gathers, it proposes a certain point of view of “deschooling” which reflects the work of categorisation which has been done by people concerned and at the same time, influences their representations and practices.The content analysis of school social workers reports and of social investigations allows us to establish explanation models which are progressively built up, internalized and shared by different categories of professionals working in that field. …”
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Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor Ameliorates Hepatic Steatosis Associated with Improvement of Autophagy in Diabetic Rats by Hyun-Woo Joo, Yi-Sun Song, In-Hwa Park, Guang-Yin Shen, Jin-Hee Seong, Na-Kyoung Shin, A-Hyeon Lee, Hyuck Kim, Kyung-Soo Kim

“…However, the mechanisms underlying this process remain unclear. This study aimed to determine whether the improvement of hepatic steatosis by G-CSF was associated with autophagy in a rat model of diabetes. …”
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Impact of climate change on child outcomes: an evidence gap map review by Parveen Ali, Megan Kennedy, Zohra S Lassi, Yared Asmare Aynalem, Bukola Salami, Lydia Aziato, Solina Richter, Salima Meherali, Samuel Adjorlolo, Saba Un Nisa, Kênia Lara Silva

“…Covidence facilitated a rigorous screening process, and we conducted a critical appraisal. Two independent reviewers handled screening and data extraction. …”
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Stage-Dependent Regulation of Dental Pulp Stem Cell Odontogenic Differentiation by Transforming Growth Factor-β1 by Yu Bai, Xin Liu, Junqing Li, Zhihua Wang, Qian Guo, Min Xiao, Paul R. Cooper, Qing Yu, Wenxi He

“…Overall, these findings indicate that TGF-β1 promotes odontogenic differentiation of DPSCs at early-stage while inhibiting later-stage mineralization processes.…”
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Living Coral Displays, Research Laboratories, and Biobanks as Important Reservoirs of Chemodiversity with Potential for Biodiscovery by Ricardo Calado, Miguel C. Leal, Ruben X. G. Silva, Mara Borba, António Ferro, Mariana Almeida, Diana Madeira, Helena Vieira

“…Research laboratories may focus on a particular coral species or bioactive compound using corals that were cultured <i>ex situ</i>, although they may differ from wild conspecifics in metabolite production both in quantitative and qualitative terms. Biobanks collect and preserve coral specimens, tissues, cells, and/or information (e.g., genes, associated microorganisms), which offers a plethora of data to support the study of bioactive compounds’ mode of action without having to cope with issues related to access, standardization, and regulatory compliance. …”
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The Monthly Cycling of Food Insecurity in Latinas at Risk for Diabetes: Methods, Retention, and Sample Characteristics for a Microlongitudinal Design by Angela Bermúdez-Millán, Rafael Pérez-Escamilla, Sofia Segura-Pérez, James Grady, Richard S Feinn VI, Hanako Agresta, Dean Kim, Julie Ann Wagner

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to determine the quantitative methodology, recruitment and retention strategies, predictors of retention across time, and baseline sample demographics. …”
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