A Quaternary Sedimentary Ancient DNA (<i>sed</i>aDNA) Record of Fungal–Terrestrial Ecosystem Dynamics in a Tropical Biodiversity Hotspot (Lake Towuti, Sulawesi, Indonesia) by Md Akhtar-E Ekram, Cornelia Wuchter, Satria Bijaksana, Kliti Grice, James Russell, Janelle Stevenson, Hendrik Vogel, Marco J. L. Coolen

“…However, time-series experiments should be supplemented with geobiological archives to capture the long-term effects of environmental changes on fungi–soil–plant interactions, particularly in undersampled, floristically diverse tropical forests. …”
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Systematizing peer recovery support services for substance use disorder: a taxonomy for measuring recovery milestones by Kimberly Horn, Ryan E. Flinn, Angela Marie Hagaman, Kristyn Zajac, Lauren A. Hoffman, Melissa N. Poulsen, Camille C. Cioffi, Ducel Jean-Berluche, Ethan Spana, Patrick F. Hibbard, Tess K. Drazdowski, Aaron Hogue

“…By establishing a common language, the taxonomy enhances consistency in PRSS research, identifies empirically supported peer support practices, and informs targeted training and strategic implementation. Future research should prioritize empirical testing of this framework to refine its applicability across diverse PRSS settings and enhance intervention effectiveness and scalability.…”
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Can routinely collected primary healthcare data be used to assess Aboriginal children's health and wellbeing longitudinally? A retrospective analysis of electronic medical records... by Catherine Lloyd-Johnsen, John Boffa, Vahab Baghbanian, Rachel Walpole, Shuaijun Guo, Sandra Eades, Anita D'Aprano, Sharon Goldfeld

“…To reap the benefit of utilising EMRs for longitudinal research, the service should continue encouraging families to attend their child's routine health assessments in the first years of life. …”
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Hippocampal subfield and amygdala volumes are associated with difficulties in emotion regulation of depressed patients with a history of childhood maltreatment by Mónika Gálber, Szilvia Anett Nagy, Szilvia Anett Nagy, Szilvia Anett Nagy, Szilvia Anett Nagy, Gergely Orsi, Gergely Orsi, Gergely Orsi, Gábor Perlaki, Gábor Perlaki, Gábor Perlaki, Gábor Perlaki, Tamás Tényi, Boldizsár Czéh, Boldizsár Czéh, Maria Simon, Maria Simon

“…Amygdala volumes had very few correlations, and only with CERQ and CTQ scores.LimitationsRelatively small sample size, cross-sectional design, retrospective self-report questionnaire to assess adverse childhood experiences and no amygdala subnuclei segmentation.ConclusionsWe could not confirm our hypothesis that maladaptive emotional behavior is associated with hippocampal volume shrinkage. Future studies should preferably focus on functional neuroimaging when examining complex emotional phenomena.…”
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High-Titer Rheumatoid Factor is Associated with Worse Clinical Outcomes and Higher Needs for Advanced Therapies in Rheumatoid Arthritis Under Real-Life Conditions by Victor Davi R. S. Oliveira, Ana Paula M. G. Reis, Claiton V. Brenol, Ivânio A. Pereira, Karina R. Bonfiglioli, Letícia R. Pereira, Manoel B. Bértolo, Maria de Fátima L. C. Sauma, Maria Fernanda B. R. Guimarães, Paulo Louzada-Júnior, Rina D. N. Giorgi, Sebastião C. Radominski, Licia Maria H. Mota, Cleandro P. Albuquerque, Geraldo R. Castelar-Pinheiro

“…Comparing high vs. non-high RF titers (rather than positive vs. negative RF) seems more useful for evaluating the clinical effects of RF in RA. This approach should be considered in future studies of RF.…”
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Disability in childhood and the equity of health services: a cross-sectional comparison of mass drug administration strategies for soil-transmitted helminths in southern Malawi by Hannah Kuper, Calum Davey, Judd Walson, Robin L Bailey, Sean Galagan, Khumbo Kalua, James Simwanza, Rachel Pullan, Lazarus Juziwelo, Hugo Legge, Stefan Witek-McManus, Rejoice Msiska, Hastings Mangawah, William Oswald, Joseph Timothy, Emily Pearman, Mariyam Shaikh

“…Community-based ‘door to door’ approaches may provide a more equitable strategy to ensure that children with disabilities are reached, but disability is rarely assessed rigorously in the evaluation of health interventions.Objectives To describe the prevalence and factors associated with disability among children aged 5–17 years and to assess the relative effectiveness of routine school-based deworming (SBD) compared with a novel intervention of community-based deworming (CBD) in treating children with disabilities for soil-transmitted helminths.Setting DeWorm3 Malawi Site (DMS), Mangochi district, Malawi.Participants All 44 574 children aged 5–17 years residing within the DMS.Primary and secondary outcome measures Disability was defined as a functional limitation in one or more domains of the Washington Group/UNICEF Child Functioning Module administered as part of a community-based census. …”
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Designing an educational model based on identity development with an Iranian-Islamic approach for primary school students. by Ali Oladhamzehzadeh, masoumeh oladiyan, Mahmoud Safari

“…It is suggested that the participation of families and teachers in the educational processes in schools should be taken care of by the education officials, and cultural incentive programs should be defined and designed in this regard. …”
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Synthesizing the Academic Administrators&rsquo; Competencies: Developing of a Model by Homa Rahmani, Asadollah Khadivi

“…It emphasizes that the managers of the country's universities should have personality, ethical, leadership, systematic thinking, social, executive, knowledge and skill competencies.…”
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Rehabilitation effect on psycho-emotional well-being in women with surgically treated vulvar cancer: a randomised controlled trial by Blinov V. Dmitry, Antonina G. Solopova, Elena V. Gameeva, Nazim G. Badalov, Vsevolod N. Galkin, Mikhail A. Eremushkin, Alexandra M. Stepanova, Alexander E. Ivanov, Olga S. Gridasova

“…However, rehabilitation measures should be continued one year after surgery.…”
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A machine learning-based risk prediction model for diabetic oral ulceration by Wang Xiaoling, Wang BingQian, Zhu Zhenqi, Li Wen, Gu Shuyan, Chen Hanbei, Xin Feng, Chenglong Yang, Jutang li, Guoyao Tang, Jie Wei

“…The top five features contributing to the model’s predictions were the current number of oral ulcers, diminished oral functional capacity, number of decayed or missing teeth, possession of health insurance (commercial), and Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL-C), accounting for 57.32% of the total importance. …”
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Neuroprotective effects of essential oils in animal models of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease: a systematic review by Adrielle do Espírito Santos Macedo, Thayná Moraes Ferreira, Lane Viana Krejcová, Fernando Allan de Farias Rocha, Joyce Kelly R. da Silva, Laís Resque Russo Pedrosa, Bruno Duarte Gomes

“…Behavioral assessments showed consistent enhancements in memory, learning, and motor functions across studies. The systematic analysis provides compelling evidence for EOs’ neuroprotective efficacy, particularly in early-stage intervention. …”
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Shining light on knee osteoarthritis: an overview of vitamin D supplementation studies by Di Zhang, Miaoyu Ye, Yao Xu, Luyu Jiang, Yanmei Hu, Qi Zhang, Xiao Han, Qian Dai, Junhui Qian, Jian Luo, Qiang Yuan

“…BackgroundThe impact of knee osteoarthritis on individuals’ daily functioning is significant. In recent years, Vitamin D supplements cure osteoarthritis has garnered attention from medical professionals and patients due to its simplicity and portability. …”
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Genetic parameters and genome-wide association studies including the X chromosome for various reproduction and semen quality traits in Nellore cattle by Felipe E. de Carvalho, José Bento S. Ferraz, Victor B. Pedrosa, Elisangela C. Matos, Joanir P. Eler, Marcio R. Silva, José D. Guimarães, Fernando Bussiman, Barbara C. A. Silva, Henrique A. Mulim, Artur Oliveira Rocha, Andre C. Araujo, Hui Wen, Gabriel S. Campos, Luiz F. Brito

“…Breeding programs aiming to improve these traits should consider adding the information from X chromosome markers in their genomic analyses.…”
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Lessons learnt in the response to COVID-19 in Mozambique: enabling readiness for the next pandemic by Mariana E. Posse, Grace Njeri Muriithi, Daniel Malik Achala, Elizabeth Naa Adukwei Adote, Chinyere Ojiugo Mbachu, Senait Alemayehu Beshah, Senait Alemayehu Beshah, Chijioke Osinachi Nwosu, John Ele-Ojo Ataguba, John Ele-Ojo Ataguba, John Ele-Ojo Ataguba, John Ele-Ojo Ataguba, John Ele-Ojo Ataguba

“…A validation meeting was held, in which research participants were asked to check the accuracy of the results and interpretations.ResultsKey drivers of the COVID-19 response were strong leadership; a clear plan and strategies; a functional coordination mechanism; the use of evidence to make decisions; a careful consideration of priority groups; investments in the supply chain and surveillance systems; the utilization of pre-existing vaccination structures; and partnership between the government and several stakeholders. …”
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Perilla Seed Oil: A Review of Health Effects, Encapsulation Strategies and Applications in Food by Min Li, Nanjie Jiang, Guangqi Guo, Shuaijun Lu, Ziliang Li, Yujie Mu, Xiaoyang Xia, Zhenxia Xu, Yong Hu, Xia Xiang

“…Future investigations should also explore the synergistic effects of combining perilla seed oil with other functional components and its role in modulating gut microbiota to achieve comprehensive health benefits.…”
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Stroke in a young patient? Consider reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS) by Muhammad Khairul Fadli Abd Ghaffar, Mohamed Hassan, Shawn Halpin

“…With no stroke risk factors or relevant family history, she made a full functional recovery. She was discharged on antiplatelets and a statin but struggled emotionally with the diagnosis and was referred for psychological support. …”
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The effect of chronic yoga interventions on sleep quality in people with sleep disorders: a scoping review by Mohammad Alghosi, Mohammad Alghosi, Maryam Sharifi, Sanam Namavari, Neda Rajamand, Faezeh Bamorovat, Narges Norouzi, Mohammad Alimoradi, Andreas Konrad

“…BackgroundPoor or insufficient sleep adversely affects various physiological and psychological functions, impacting body systems such as the endocrine, metabolic, and immune systems.ObjectivesDespite available pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments, the impact of chronic yoga interventions on sleep quality in individuals with sleep problem syndrome remains underexplored. …”
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Impact of pediatric tracheostomy on family caregivers’ burden and quality of life: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Win Thu Aung, Natasha Yixuan Ong, Shina Qing Chun Yeo, Nur Syahindah Binti Juhari, Gwyneth Kong, Nicole-Ann Lim, Zubair Amin, Zubair Amin, Yvonne Peng Mei Ng, Yvonne Peng Mei Ng

“…The pooled mean total family impact score, parental health-related QOL, family functioning score were 70.29 [95% CI, 61.20–79.37], 69.27 [95% CI, 60.88–77.67], and 72.96 [95% CI, 65.92–80.00] respectively. …”
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DETECTION AND SYSTEMATIZATION OF SIGNS AND MARKERS OF MODIFICATIONS IN MEDIA CONTENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A METHODOLOGY TO ENHANCING CRITICAL THINKING IN THE ERA OF DEEPFAKES by Ганна Чемерис

“…The study highlights global concerns about false information, mainly through deepfake technology, jeopardizing public trust and enabling psychological manipulation. Future research should consider revising media literacy programs to elevate citizens' critical thinking in the face of evolving digital landscapes and the increasing capabilities of artificial intelligence in generating media content.…”
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Vestibular Atelectasis: A Narrative Review and Our Experience by Andrea Tozzi, Andrea Castellucci, Salvatore Martellucci, Pasquale Malara, Michael Eliezer, Giuseppe Ferrulli, Rosanna Rita Ruberto, Pasquale Brizzi, Enrico Armato, Alessio Marchetti, Daniele Marchioni, Angelo Ghidini, Claudio Moratti

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