Surface plasmon resonance biosensors for SARS-CoV-2 sensing: The role of silicon nitride and graphene by Talia Tene, Diana Coello-Fiallos, Myrian Borja, Narcisa Sánchez, Fabián Londo, Cristian Vacacela Gomez, Stefano Bellucci

“…Two configurations, Sys₃ and Sys₅, were developed and numerically evaluated under varying SARS-CoV-2 concentrations in PBS solution, ranging from 0.01 nM to 100 nM. …”
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Targeting chondrocytes for arresting bony fusion in ankylosing spondylitis by Fenli Shao, Qianqian Liu, Yuyu Zhu, Zhidan Fan, Wenjun Chen, Shijia Liu, Xiaohui Li, Wenjie Guo, Gen-Sheng Feng, Haiguo Yu, Qiang Xu, Yang Sun

“…Abstract Bony fusion caused by pathological new bone formation manifests the clinical feature of ankylosing spondylitis (AS). However, the underlying mechanism remains elusive. Here we discovered spontaneous kyphosis, arthritis and bony fusion in mature CD4-Cre;Ptpn11 f/f mice, which present the pathophysiological features of AS. …”
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Fused Supernumerary Kidneys with S-shaped Configuration: A Case Series by Sai Shankar Mankuzhy Gopalakrishnan, Jenikar Paulraj, R Remya, Nillohit Saha, Harshavardhan Balaganesan

“…Patients were asymptomatic without urinary complaints, were kept under observation, and did not require any treatment regarding supernumerary kidneys. …”
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Human-machine interactions with clinical phrase prediction system, aligning with Zipf's least effort principle? by Jamil Zaghir, Mina Bjelogrlic, Jean-Philippe Goldman, Julien Ehrsam, Christophe Gaudet-Blavignac, Christian Lovis

“…These results, published for the first time on a large-scale observational study to our knowledge, offer novel fundamental qualitative and quantitative insights into the mechanisms underlying linguistic behaviour among clinicians and its potential implications for language adaptation in human-machine interactions.…”
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Czy pojawienie się technologii informacyjno-komunikacyjnych w klasie szkolnej oznacza zmianę praktyk nauczania i uczenia się? by Lucyna Kopciewicz

“…Although the research project was performed on a small scale, it can be defined as one that documents the changes to learning and teaching practices happening in the traditional educational culture of the schools under analysis. These changes were identified through the data collected by means of structured classroom observation (283 teaching hours) and interviews with classroom teachers. …”
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New strategy for gastrointestinal protection based on gaseous mediators application by O. N. Sulaieva, J. L. Wallace

“…One of such molecules is hydrogen sulfide (H2S) - the gaseous mediator that is produced under physiological conditions. H2S provides a powerful cytoprotective, antiinflammatory and antioxidant effects, optimizes the intestinal microbiota and improves gastroinesinal protection directly and through stimulation of other cytoprotectors, including prostaglandins, carbon monoxide and nitric oxide. …”
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The Issue of Grooms Wearing Henna on Their Fingers: An Analysis Based on the Syafii School and Fatwa in Malaysia by Mohd Azhar Abdullah, Irwan Mohd Subri, Muhammad Lukman Ibrahim, Muhammad Amiri Abdul Ghani

“…The study found that in Malaysia, the Fatwa Committee of the National Council for Islamic Affairs of Malaysia has decided that henna is permitted to be worn by the groom under certain conditions. While at the state level, there is a state fatwa that prohibits henna for the groom, and there is a state fatwa that permits it.…”
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FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF STRESSES AND DEFORMATIONS IN COLD PRESSURE WELDING ASSEMBLY by Florin CIOFU

“…The non-detachable joining of materials with different nature under cold pressure, which we will refer to as "welding," is a form of solid-state diffusion that is unique because it is performed at normal working temperatures. …”
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Safe Handling of Food and Water in a Hurricane or Related Disaster by Ronald H. Schmidt, Keith L. Schneider, Renée M. Goodrich, Amarat Simonne, Douglas L. Archer

“…These recommendations have been adapted from those developed under National Recommendations for Disaster Food Handling, a multi-state grant involving Cooperative Extension collaborators from Tennessee, Florida, and Missouri as well as the American Red Cross and Tennessee Department of Agriculture. …”
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Circulatory shock in adults in emergency department by Ashok Kumar Pannu

“…The review emphasizes prompt shock identification with tissue hypoperfusion, knowledge of the underlying pathophysiological mechanism, initial fluid resuscitation with balanced crystalloids, norepinephrine as the preferred vasopressor in septic and profound cardiogenic shock, and tailored intervention addressing specific etiologies. …”
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Modeling critical dosing strategies for stromal-induced resistance to cancer therapy by Anna K. Kraut, Colleen M. Garvey, Carly Strelez, Shannon M. Mumenthaler, Jasmine Foo

“…We explore an experimental dataset from colorectal cancer cells treated with anti-EGFR targeting therapy, cetuximab, where cancer-associated fibroblasts increase epidermal growth factor secretion under treatment. We apply our general approach to identify a critical drug concentration threshold and study effective dosing regimens for single-drug and combination therapies.…”
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Dendritic excitations govern back-propagation via a spike-rate accelerometer by Pojeong Park, J. David Wong-Campos, Daniel G. Itkis, Byung Hun Lee, Yitong Qi, Hunter C. Davis, Benjamin Antin, Amol Pasarkar, Jonathan B. Grimm, Sarah E. Plutkis, Katie L. Holland, Liam Paninski, Luke D. Lavis, Adam E. Cohen

“…We mapped sub-millisecond voltage dynamics throughout the dendritic trees of CA1 pyramidal neurons under diverse optogenetic and synaptic stimulus patterns, in acute brain slices. …”
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Miniaturized-specimen creep testing: an alternative for evaluating the remaining life of Cr-Mo steel components by Heloisa Cunha Furtado, Fernanda Figueiredo Martins dos Santos, Leonardo Sales Araújo, Levi de Oliveira Bueno

“…The results also emphasize the importance of carrying out creep test on miniaturized samples under vacuum, to avoid harmful effects due to the formation of the oxide layer.…”
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Decoding the Enigmatic Synoptic Problem: An In-Depth Academic Analysis of Pentecostal Hermeneutics Applied to the Genealogy of Jesus Christ in Matthew 1:1-17 and Luke 3:23-38 by Kwasi Atta Agyapong

“…By employing these methodological approaches, the article decoded the synoptic enigma, contributing to a deeper comprehension of the compositional techniques, theological significance, and historical context underlying these passages. This study serves as a valuable resource for academia, providing insights into a longstanding enigma in New Testament studies and helping to answer the synoptic problem.…”
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Advancements in the Treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses: From Established Therapies to Gene Therapy by Joanna Wanat, Wojciech Homa, Aleksandra Warunek, Gabriela Gronowicz, Izabela Dzikowska, Agata Siejka, Daria Stefaniak, Weronika Zielińska, Michał Chról

“…However, the most advanced treatments, that are currently under investigation are in-vivo and ex-vivo gene therapy. …”
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AN ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL-MILITARY RELATIONS AND ITS IMPLICATIONS ON NIGERIA'S NATIONAL SECURITY by Uti Harrison Onyeka, Ubong Ituen Ituen

“…This work examines briefly the history and origin of the Nigerian Military (Army) during the British colonial administration in Nigeria, the reasons for its establishment, the constabulary roles and functions the military performed and its modus operandi within the period under review and how it has continued to impact negatively on the civil-military relations in Nigeria. …”
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Trichromacy is insufficient for mate detection in a mimetic butterfly by Andrew Dang, Gary D. Bernard, Furong Yuan, Aide Macias-Muñoz, Ryan I. Hill, J. P. Lawrence, Aline Giselle Rangel Olguin, Armando Luis-Martínez, Sean P. Mullen, Jorge Llorente-Bousquets, Adriana D. Briscoe

“…Visual modeling suggests that neither A. fessonia nor avian predators can readily distinguish the co-mimics’ coloration using chromatic or achromatic vision under natural conditions. These results suggest that mimetic colors are well-matched to visual systems to maintain mimicry, and that mate avoidance between these two look-alike species relies on other cues.…”
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Analysis of the state of sustainable development and key targets: A case study of China and “Belt and Road” countries by Shun Chen, Ping Jiang, Pin Zuo, Zolboo Dashnyam

“…This study examines the sustainable development progress of China, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and Pakistan under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) from 2000 to 2019, using 63 indicators across 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). …”
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Spontaneous splenic rupture associated with Q fever and portal hypertension: A case report by Cecil Mustafiz, Cecil Mustafiz, Deloshaan Subhaharan, Deloshaan Subhaharan, Daniel Chorley, Tariq Masood

“…This report describes the first documented case of SSR in a patient with Q fever infection and underlying liver cirrhosis with portal hypertension. …”
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Pathways to Psychiatric Help among Tribal Patients with Mental Disorders in India by Chittaranjan Subudhi, Ramakrishna Biswal, Abhijit Pathak

“…Future studies should try to bring traditional and medical practitioners under one roof to ascertain the patient recovery rate and contribution in removing patient’s load from tertiary care.…”
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