30 years of CNES parabolic flights for the benefit of the scientific community by Rouquette, Sébastien

“…The use of parabolic flights is complementary to other microgravity carriers, and preparatory to manned space missions onboard the International Space Station and other manned spacecraft, around the Earth or beyond, to the Moon for example.The main advantages of parabolic flights for microgravity investigations are the short turn-around time, the relatively low cost, the flexibility of experimental approach, the possibility of direct intervention by investigators on board the aircraft during and between parabolas, and the possibility of modifying the experiment set-up between flights.…”
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Gentrification in the Global South: new insights from Chinese Studies by Haotian Guan, Huhua Cao

“…In recent years, gentrification studies have moved beyond the Anglo-Saxon academic field.  This paper aims to review the current stage of English-Language gentrification studies about China. …”
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Poza intymnością rodziców i dzieci. Zbiorowe studium osób oraz kompleks Edypa au rebours by Wojciech Siegień, Sandra Frąckowiak

“…In the paper we present those parts as examples of something that we called a “gray area” of parents/ children relations that is situated beyond the usual proximity within the family. …”
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Increasing Efficiency in Extension Using the Train-the-Trainer Approach by Laura A. Warner, Amy Harder, Tom Wichman, Frank Dowdle

“…This 4-page fact sheet describes the train-the-trainer approach as it applies to Extension programming, provides contextual examples from within and beyond UF/IFAS Extension, and offers best management practices. …”
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From “Letter to a Teacher”: seeking the implied portraits of a good teacher. A Vietnamese father’s perspective by Nguyễn Duy Khang

“…This article aims at portraying the characteristics of a good teacher through “Letter to a Teacher” – the work of Lorenzo Milani and eight boys of “Barbiana” – from an Asian perspective. Beyond this discourse, the analysis has implied that a good teacher (1) gives constructive feedback, (2) has knowledge, (3) uses marks properly, (4) balances and satisfi es learners’ needs, (5) looks into the roots of problems, (6) cares for the learners, (7) limits inequality, (8) thinks critically and is responsible, and (9) communicates well in most cases. …”
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Developing Countries and Blockchain Technology: Uganda’s Perspective by Ivan, Niyonzima, Ruth Wario, Emmanuel Ahishakiye

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Assessment of Tumor Burden Score as a Feasible and Reliable Tool for Prognosis Prediction for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Undergoing Hepatectomy: A Multicenter, Retrospective Study by Guan R, Zheng Z, Deng M, Mei J, Lin Y

“…Then, we also used TBS to identify HCC patients beyond BCLC criteria who could benefit most from surgical resection. …”
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The SGLT-2 Inhibitors and their Role in the Treatment of Heart Failure - A Review of Literature by Silvia Ciraolo, Agnieszka Kulczycka-Rowicka, Joanna Wojda, Katarzyna Lesiczka-Fedoryj, Anna Walczak, Zuzanna Kościuszko, Adam Sobiński, Matylda Czerwonka, Katarzyna Kurza, Julianna Podolec

“… • Conclusions: The benefits of SGLT2 inhibitors extend beyond glucose control. They provide various effects, including improved hemodynamics, reduced inflammation, and enhanced cardiac energy metabolism. …”
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African theological education and its curriculum responsiveness towards African Union’s Agenda 2063. by M. Naidoo

“…However, for African theological education to remain relevant and effective, beyond denominational myopia and internal ecclesial concerns, it must gain significant traction in the political, social, and economic spheres of modern-day Africa. …”
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Is the myonuclear domain ceiling hypothesis dead? by Ferdos Aman, Eman El Khatib, Alanood AlNeaimi, Ahmed Mohamed, Alya Sultan Almulla, Amna Zaidan, Jana Alshafei, Omar Habbal, Salma Eldesouki, Rizwan Qaisar

“…The MND ceiling hypothesis states that hypertrophy results in the expansion of MND size to an upper limit or MND ceiling, beyond which additional myonuclei via activation of satellite cells are required to support further growth. …”
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The long goodbye: the relationship between lleftist parties and the Italian General Confederation of Labour (CGIL) after the end of the Italian Communist Party (PCI) (1992-2017) by Mimmo Carrieri

“…This article explores the effects of the growth of the “cartel parties” within the Italian system and the new relations between the unions and leftist parties, going beyond the models and experiences of the twentieth century. …”
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Ecological modelling: A computational analysis of air pollution discourses in English print media of India and Pakistan. by Sana Rabbani, Fasih Ahmed

“…The study underpinned Computational Grounded Theory, which relies on the fact that computation is a way to reveal the hidden meanings beyond the text. The LDA-generated topics reveal that both countries face the toxicological effects of air pollution on health. …”
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Contemplation and liturgy: The experience of St. Mary Magdalene De’ Pazzi (Florence, 1566-1607) by M. O'Neill

“…Revelation contained in the proclamation of the Word became the content of her encounter with God, leading to that moment when her encounter took her beyond words and concepts into intimate union with God. …”
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Cultural trauma and collective memory in Ta-Nehisi Coates’ The Water Dancer: a “spiral signification” narrative by Ammar Abduh Aqeeli

“…Abstract This article explores how Ta-Nehisi Coates’ The Water Dancer (2019) reshapes the narrative of slavery through the lens of cultural trauma, which extends beyond personal trauma. It aims to investigate how the physical and psychological trauma of enslavement and dehumanization is collective. …”
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Does the COVID-19 XBB Omicron subvariant signal the beginning of the end of the pandemic? by Jinghao Nicholas Ngiam, Abdurrahmaan Al-Mubaarak, Sebastian Maurer-Stroh, Paul Anantharajah Tambyah

“…This review explores the important implications of the rising prevalence of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariant for public health in Singapore and beyond.…”
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A review of quorum-sensing and its role in mediating interkingdom interactions in the ocean by Megan Coolahan, Kristen E. Whalen

“…Here, we present a dynamic portrayal of the impact of quorum sensing signals beyond bacterial communication, laying the groundwork for future investigations on their roles in shaping marine ecosystem structure and function.…”
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Mission to people of other faiths in the Old Testament and Eldoret, Kenya: some reflections for engaging Muslims within their context by R. Omwenga

“…With an aim of providing reflections for contemporary practice, this article goes beyond these strengths and weaknesses by providing suggestions for how mission can be effectively undertaken in Eldoret, Kenya. …”
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THE HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT AND CURRENT TRENDS OF POLITICAL SCIENCE AS A FIELD OF STUDY IN NIGERIA by Toye Manuwa

“…In conclusion, this study highlights the importance and relevance of political science as a field of study in Nigeria and beyond. …”
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Co-Creating Knowledge Online: Approaches for Community Artists by Shea Pip

“…This position advocates that practitioners move beyond situating the Internet as a platform for dissemination and a tool for co-creating media, to embrace its knowledge collaboration potential.…”
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Severe deviation in protein fold prediction by advanced AI: a case study by Jacinto López-Sagaseta, Alejandro Urdiciain

“…We observe positional divergence in equivalent residues beyond 30 Å, and an overall RMSD of 7.7 Å. Significant deviation between experimental structures and AI-predicted models echoes the presence of unusual conformations, insufficient training data and high complexity in protein folding that can ultimately lead to current limitations in protein structure prediction.…”
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