FTO effects the proliferation, invasion, and glycolytic metabolism of colon cancer by regulating PKM2 by Kongyan Zhang, Fei Zhang, Jiahe Wang

“…The effects of PKM2 inhibition by shikonin on cell viability and glycolytic activity were assessed using CCK-8 assay and Seahorse analysis. Results An upregulation of FTO was observed in colon cancer through data mining and analysis of pathological specimens. …”
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The effect of blended education on mental health, academic motivation and academic involvement in students of Payam Noor University by Hossien Najafi, Eisa Jafari, Ali Moghadamzadeh, Ali Salmani

“…Covariance analysis was used to analyze the data. The results of the research showed that combined training on interaction, hetagogy, pedagogy, Technology and has an effect on mental health (p<0.01). …”
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Comparison of the Effect of Pressure Massage of Hegu Point with Kunlun-Taixi Points on Pain of Intramuscular Injection in Premature Newborns: A Randomized Clinical Trial by Atefeh Jadidi, Fatemeh Ghasemi, Rasool Mohammadi, Fatemeh Janani, Fatemeh Valizadeh, Kimia Karami

“…The Astrid Lindgren and Lund Children’s Hospital Pain Scale was used to observe pain behaviors before, during, and after intramuscular injection of vitamin K. …”
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Relationship between body mass and clinical response to repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for major depressive disorder by Maria Cristina Davila, Brianna Ely, Ann M. Manzardo

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Is self-medication a barrier to seeking help: exploring psychiatrists’ and psychiatry residents’ knowledge and attitudes about self-medication in Türkiye by Gonca Aşut, Aybeniz Civan Kahve, Buket Koparal, Abdullah Yıldız

“…Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics with SPSS 25.0. …”
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Carbon footprint of immunocastrated male fattening pigs compared to entire males, gilts, and surgically castrated males by Julia Gickel, Christian Visscher

“…This review analyzes the effects of immunocastration on the performance and carbon footprint of fattening pigs compared to entire males, gilts, and surgically castrated males. Data from 39 trials reported in research articles were used to extract information on average daily gain (ADG), feed conversion ratio (FCR), and mortality. …”
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Assessing the association between diet quality and sociodemographic factors in young Saudi adults by Abeer Salman Alzaben, Kholoud Rashed Alresheedi, Huny M. Bakry, Rahaf Abdullah Ozayb, Halah Abdulaziz Aldawsari, Arwa Obaid Alnamshan, Nahla M. Bawazeer

“…The participants provided consent and demographic information, and DQ was assessed using a validated sHEI questionnaire. The questionnaire was translated to Arabic and adapted for local relevance Data analyses were performed. …”
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Sex differences in the association between body mass index and quality of life among Korean older adults; evidence from a Community Health Survey in South Korea by Jieun Kim, Hooyeon Lee

“…Therefore, this study investigated the association between body mass index (BMI) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among Korean older adults using a nationwide population-based survey. Methods Data from the 2021 Community Health Survey were used for this study. …”
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The Role of Religious Teachings in the Citizenship Education of Students: Explaining the Point of View of Teachers and Education Specialists by Vahid Ghafari Solokoluei, Mahboubeh Alborzi, Fariba Khoshbakht

“…This research was conducted in a qualitative approach using thematic analysis. The participants of the research were elementary school teachers of Marvdasht city and educational experts of Shiraz University, who were selected purposefully (14 primary school teachers and 6 education specialists) using theoretical saturation criteria method. …”
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Medical Students’ Perception on the Ideal Lecturer Attributes in Problem-Based Learning on the Onion Model Theory by M. Ramses Erlangga, Vivi Meidianawaty, Tissa Octavira Permatasari

“…This study uses primary data with univariate analysis. Results: From the 98 analyzed samples, it was found that level 1 students gave the highest average score on the identity aspect, with the following average scores: Level 1 (14.4167), Level 2 (13.1111), Level 3 (12, 6667), and Level 4 (12.7826). …”
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The Association Between Intensive Care Unit Nurses’ Perception of Nursing Professional Autonomy and Nursing Professionalism: A Descriptive Correlational Design by Alaa Mefleh Al-sbehat RN, CNS, Nidal Fareed Eshah RN, CNS, PhD, Ahmad Hussien Rayan RN, PhD, Ahmad H. Abu Raddaha PhD, Omar Al Omari RN, CNS, PhD, Fadwa Alhalaiqa PhD

“…Professional autonomy and professionalism were measured using the Dempster Practice Behaviors Scale and the Nurses' Professionalism Inventory, respectively. …”
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Menstrual hygiene practice among female adolescents and its association with knowledge in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Melaku Yalew, Bezawit Adane, Mastewal Arefaynie, Bereket Kefale, Yitayish Damtie, Kefale Mitiku, Amare Agmas, Gebeyaw Biset, Tilahun Dessie Alene, Metadel Adane, Elsabeth Addisu, Reta Dewau

“…I2 test was used to test heterogeneity and publication bias was assessed by using Egger's weighted regression test.…”
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Optimizing Farmers’ and Intermediaries’ Practices as Determinants of Food Waste Reduction Across the Supply Chain by Abdelrahman Ali, Yanwen Tan, Shilong Yang, Chunping Xia, Wenjun Long

“…This study aims to investigate the consequences of pre- and post-harvest practices on extending the shelf life of agro-food products, identifying which practices yield the highest marginal returns for quality. Using Fractional Regression Models (FRM) and Ordinary Least Squares (OLS), the research analyzed data from 343 Egyptian grape farmers and intermediaries. …”
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Effectiveness and tolerability of rimegepant in the acute treatment of migraine: a real-world, prospective, multicentric study (GAINER study) by Luigi Francesco Iannone, Gloria Vaghi, Gabriele Sebastianelli, Francesco Casillo, Antonio Russo, Marcello Silvestro, Francesca Pistoia, Giorgio Dalla Volta, Matteo Cortinovis, Alberto Chiarugi, Danilo Antonio Montisano, Maria Pia Prudenzano, Sabina Cevoli, Edoardo Mampreso, Gianluca Avino, Marina Romozzi, Mariarosaria Valente, Carla Fasano, Stefania Battistini, Antonio Granato, Elisa Maria Piella, Innocenzo Rainero, Raffaele Ornello, Roberto De Icco, On behalf of the Italian Headache Registry (RICe) Study Group

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Risk aversion or adaptation? Public choices in sports participation under climate risks by Qiuyue Zhang, Long Luo, Xiaobin Guan, Yu Cao, Yili Lin, Yuchen Xiong

“…This study examines the short-term and long-term effects of climate risks on sports participation among middle-aged and young adults, exploring the underlying mechanisms driving these behavioral changes.MethodsUsing data from the 2014 to 2022 China Family Panel Studies (CFPS), this study employs fixed-effects models, two-stage least squares (2SLS) estimation, and a four-stage mediation model to address potential endogeneity and uncover causal relationships. …”
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Suicide risk remission in collaborative care: a large-scale observational study by Carol Hardy, Virna Little, Brandn Green

“…This study examined how clinical variables (days enrolled, clinical touchpoints, psychiatric consultations) relate to suicide risk outcomes in CoCM, and how these relationships are moderated by initial depression severity.MethodsData from 3,599 patients with suicide risk flags who completed CoCM treatment were analyzed using ordinal logistic regression. …”
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Investigation of the relationship between exercise addiction and self-esteem on psychological health in former male athletes by Sermin Agrali Ermis, Gunseli Duman

“…A relational survey model was used to examine the associations between exercise addiction, self-esteem and demographic factors. …”
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The Combined Role of Self-Esteem and Life Satisfaction in Enhancing Student Engagement by Jane Savitri, Heliany Kiswantomo, Grace Naulee Tambun

“…Addressing this gap, the present study examines the joint and individual contributions of self-esteem and life satisfaction to student engagement among 397 active university students in Bandung City. Using a quantitative correlational design, data were collected through the University Student Engagement Inventory (USEI), the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), and the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). …”
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The Impact of Pre-Retirement Occupational Characteristics on Social Participation in Later Life: A Life Course Perspective by Juanjuan Sun, Kexin Sun

“…From a life course perspective, this study uses data from the 2023 China Longitudinal Aging Social Survey to analyze the impact of occupational characteristics of the pre-retirement of Chinese older adults on their social participation in later life through linear probability models and Logit regression analysis. …”
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Information Sharing with Uncertain Consumer Preferences for Store Brands by Yu Ning, Yang Tong, Jicai Li

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