ENERGY-ENTROPIC VALUE OF ORGANIZATION’S RESOURCES by Alla Bondar

“…The model of energy circulation of the organization is formulated and the value of the organization is considered from the point of view of energy efficiency and energy entropy. A system of indicators has been developed that makes it possible to comprehensively evaluate the entropy value of each resource individually and their total value. …”
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Organising general practice for care homes: a multi-method study by Barbara Hanratty, Rachel Stocker, David Sinclair, Katie Brittain, Karen Spilsbury, Daniel Stow, Louise Robinson, Fiona E Matthews

“…Total contacts and monthly contacts were higher in 2021, which may reflect more intensive end-of-life care, associated with a higher death rate during the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Methyl jasmonate and ascorbic acid enhance salinity tolerance in pot marigold (Calendula officinalis L.) through improved morphophysiological and biochemical traits by Arian Lashkari, Safoora Saadati, Vahid Reza Saffari

“…Furthermore, antioxidant enzyme activities (catalase: 38.3%; peroxidase: 50%), proline accumulation (188.6%), and protein content (159.5%) increased compared to controls, reflecting enhanced osmotic regulation and cellular protection. …”
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Evolution and comparison of food safety governance in China—based on DTM model by Jiayi Wang, Xiaonan Fan, Minghua Dai

“…Scientific and effective food safety governance policies can regulate the activities of food producers and enhance consumers' confidence in food safety, which are the cornerstone of social harmony and stable development. …”
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Cubosomes as Delivery System to Repositioning Nitrofurantoin in Breast Cancer Management by Louis D, Rizkalla CMZ, Rashad A

“…The morphology of S6 was examined using TEM microscopy. The activation of NITRO from S6 reflected on intracellular viability of MCF-7 breast cancer cell line was investigated by an MTT assay. …”
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‘Technology in end-of-life care is very important’: the view of nurses regarding technology and end-of-life care by Priyanka Vandersman, Jennifer Tieman

“…Digital approaches can enhance care planning and coordination activities, as well as improve efficiencies in documentation and coordination of care. …”
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Green synthesized CaO nanoparticles using various mushroom species extracts: Structural characterization, antioxidant and photodegradation ability by Narid Prachumrak, Natthamon Prajudtasri, Vinich Promarak, Songkot Utara

“…The structural and optical properties of the obtained samples were investigated using attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR), X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), UV–visible spectrophotometry, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). …”
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Exploring the ripple effects of an Australian hospital redevelopment: a protocol for a longitudinal, mixed-methods study by Jeffrey Braithwaite, Kate Churruca, Louise A Ellis, Chiara Pomare, Janet C Long, Brett Gardiner

“…How hospital redevelopment influences the wider context of the hospital will be assessed in six domains: expectations and reflections of hospital redevelopment, organisational culture, staff interactions, staff well-being, efficiency of care delivery and patient experience. …”
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Identifying Priority Conservation Areas in Shennongjia National Park Based on Monetary Costs and Zonation Model by Weixuan Ding, Liangyi Huang, Jirong Guang, Jingya Zhang

“…Among these, ecological compensation cost was the primary factor driving the sharp increase in total costs, while opportunity cost remained consistently low with minimal fluctuations. …”
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Statistical analysis of the financial state of the banking sector by O. G. Tretyakova, T. I. Chinaeva

“…Information base of the research is statistical data and analytical information reflecting the financial  activity of the banking sector. …”
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Research on the Synergistic Mechanism of Maize–Soybean Rotation and Bio-Organic Fertiliser in Cold Regions by Zijian Wang, Hao Tian, Nan Sun, Haocheng Wang, Songyan Tang, Shengjie Chen, Xuebing Wang, Shiwei Ren, Xiangyuan Zuo, Xingbo Zhao

“…Correlation, cluster, and interaction analyses revealed that the synergistic mechanisms between maize–soybean rotation and bio-organic fertilisers in cold regions are primarily reflected in improved soil quality, enhanced nutrient cycling efficiency, increased nitrogen fixation in soybean root nodules, stimulated microbial activity, and greater resilience to environmental stress. …”
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Analysis of latent profiles and influencing factors of sleep in first-trimester pregnant women by Liu Siqi, Cai Shu, Liang Yunfang, Tan Yingyao

“…BackgroundSleep disorder in the first trimester is a fairly common health problem， and previous studies have mainly reflected the overall sleep quality through scale assessments， which may not accurately capture the differences among various subtypes.ObjectiveTo explore the latent profiles of sleep quality in first-trimester pregnant women and identify the physiological， psychological and social factors， in order to provide practical references for the development of personalized interventions for sleep disorders in first-trimester pregnant women.MethodsA total of 1 066 first-trimester pregnant women who visited the obstetric outpatient clinic of a tertiary A hospital in Shenzhen from October 2021 to October 2022 were investigated using the general information questionnaire， Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index （PSQI）， Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale （EPDS）， Chinese version of short International Physical Activity Questionnaire （IPAQ-S-C） and Social Capital Assessment Tool in Pregnancy for Maternal Health （SCAT-MH）. …”
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Biopharmaceutical Characterization and Stability of Nabumetone–Cyclodextrins Complexes Prepared by Grinding by David Klarić, Željka Soldin, Anna Vincze, Rita Szolláth, György Tibor Balogh, Mario Jug, Nives Galić

“…The complexation was confirmed by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), and attenuated total reflectance Fourier-transformed infrared spectroscopy (ATR–FTIR). …”
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Biodegradation potential of Gordonia spp. on polypropylene and polystyrene: enhanced degradation through pretreatment by Yan Zhu, Hongzhe Wang, Hongzhe Wang, Jing Bai, Yanjie Qi, Dongfei Han

“…IntroductionAs extensively utilized synthetic polymers, polypropylene (PP) and polystyrene (PS) have raised significant environmental concerns due to their persistent accumulation in ecosystems.MethodsTo enhance biodegradation efficiency, we implemented a dual pretreatment approach combining thermal activation and fenton’s reagent oxidation prior to microbial treatment. …”
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The effect of hypervigilance on visual working memory in insomnia disorder: Evidence from ERP study by Chao Yang, Junhua Mei, Xinhua Song, Jinzhen Jiang, Cancheng Li, Anan Ping, Xingke Wang, Shaodi Wang, Sheng Yang, Yingchao Jiang, Kun Wang, Yushan Bian, Yan Wang, Guohua Chen, Changming Wang, Xiaoli Li

“…Background: This study investigates the impact of hypervigilance on visual working memory in individuals with insomnia disorder using event-related potentials (ERP) and time-frequency analysis. Methods: A total of 45 insomnia disorder (ID) patients and 43 healthy controls (HC) participated in a visual working memory task that involved encoding, maintaining, and retrieving visual stimuli (S1 and S2) of blurred and clear pictures. …”
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LOCAL APPLICATION OF RECOMBINANT INTERFERON-ALFA2 FOR TREATMENT OF RECURRENT RESPIRATORY PAPILLOMATOSIS by M. Plouzhnikov, E. Katinas, M. Ryabova, S. Karpishenko, K. Syssoev, A. Chukhlovin, A. Totolian

“…Initial increase in TNFα and IL-4/IFNγ ratios in laryngeal secretions may be considered as favorable predictor of anticipated therapy, whereas increased levels of IFNα, IL-2 and IL-12 together with decrease (normalization) of IL-4/IFNγ ratio may reflect the efficiency of the treatment performed.…”
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Dataset and multivariate statistical tools for mathematical modeling of water desorption isotherms and infrared spectral properties of cupuassu (Theobroma grandiflorum L.) pulpMend... by Andrés F. Bahamón-Monje, Paola A. García-Rincón, Gentil A. Collazos-Escobar, Claudia M. Amorocho-Cruz, Nelson Gutiérrez-Guzmán

“…Infrared spectra were acquired via Attenuated Total Reflectance Fourier Transform Infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy, covering the wavenumber range of 4000–650 cm–1 with a resolution of 8 cm–1. …”
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Functional connectivity in distributed cortical networks associated with semantic processing in healthy older adults by Kailey G. Langer, Kailey G. Langer, Alexandria G. O’Neal, Alexandria G. O’Neal, Amanda Garcia, Alexa Chen, Eric C. Porges, Eric C. Porges, John B. Williamson, John B. Williamson, John B. Williamson, Adam J. Woods, Adam J. Woods, Ronald A. Cohen, Ronald A. Cohen

“…Building upon our previous findings that delineate task-relevant semantic network activation, this study investigates connectivity patterns in additional higher-order cortical networks during a semantic association task in cognitively healthy older adults.MethodsA total of 33 older adults (61% women, 94% White, aged 70.03 ± 11.28, 16.36 ± 2.62 years of education) completed task-based functional MRI involving semantic (abstract and concrete) and phonemic (rhyming) decisions. …”
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Evaluation of Urban Composite Carbon Sink Value: A Case Study of Shenyang by Tiemao SHI, Di WANG, Yu TANG, Peiying LI

“…This is because human activities such as urban construction, transportation, and industrial production can have both positive and negative impacts on carbon sink. …”
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Research on Ship Heave Motion Compensation Control Under Complex Sea State Environment Based on Improved Reinforcement Learning by ZHANG Qin, ZHOU Jingyi, WANG Xingyue, HU Xiong

“…Thus, in the quest to address these concerns and bolster the efficiency and safety of maritime endeavors, researchers actively explore and pioneer diverse techniques aimed at compensating for the vertical motion of vessels. …”
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