Tracking the genetic diversity of SARS-CoV-2 variants in Nicaragua throughout the COVID-19 pandemic by Gerald Vásquez Alemán, Cristhiam Cerpas, Jose G. Juarez, Hanny Moreira, Sonia Arguello, Josefina Coloma, Eva Harris, Aubree Gordon, Shannon N. Bennett, Ángel Balmaseda

“…Significant lineage shifts correlated with changes in COVID-19 positivity rates, underscoring the epidemiological impact of variant dissemination. …”
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Multiomics identify the gene expression signature of the spinal cord during aging process by Lintao Xu, Jingyu Wang, Jinjie Zhong, Weiwei Lin, Gerong Shen, Ning He, Xingjia Mao, Chunyan Fu, Zhaobo Huang, Fengdong Zhao, Xin Ye, Yongjian Zhu, Mingzhi Zheng, Hui Li, Lin-lin Wang, Kai Zhong, Lijun Zhu, Ying-ying Chen

“…SiRNA and lentivirus experiments indicate that the overexpression of Fth1 in normal mixed glial cells reduces their sensitivity to ferroptosis, whereas Fth1 knockdown increases their sensitivity to ferroptosis. …”
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DIGITAL DETERMINANTS OF NATIONAL ECONOMY RESILIENCE by Alyona Sorokina, Larysa Lebedeva, Tetiana Lositska

“…The overarching objective of this methodology is to evaluate the digital resilience of the economy in the face of both external and internal pressures. Utilising this methodology, an Integral Index of Digital Resilience for Ukraine was subsequently calculated. …”
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Modeling the Distribution of Dominant Hard Ticks in Southeastern Coastal Areas of the Caspian Sea by Sedighe Nabian, Elahe Ebrahimzadeh, Abbas Farahi, Ahmad Ali Hanafi-Bojd

“…Conclusion: The western regions of Golestan Province are potential habitats for tick-borne diseases in both livestock and humans and special attention should be focused on preventing the spread of such diseases in this region. …”
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An Analysis of the Impact of the Oil Boom on Agriculture and Agricultural Research in Northern Nigeria, 1970-1987 by Sunday Moses Adebayo ALOKO

“…The paper traces the origin of the Nigerian agricultural Crises in both colonial and post[1]Colonial periods. To achieve this, it adopts the qualitative method of research which relies on the collection and analysis of primary and secondary data. …”
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Using selective NIR wavelengths in portable devices to evaluate the chemical composition of cattle feeds by Lorenzo Serva, Luisa Magrin, Giovanni Chillemi, Giorgio Marchesini, Daniele Pietrucci, Francesco Renzi, Riccardo Valentini, Igino Andrighetto, Marco Milanesi

“…The number of identified features varied based on the spectral pre-treatments applied or the use of a batch effect reduction algorithm (ComBat function). …”
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Constructing “Society’s Soldiers”: Identity Work, (Total) Defence Willingness and the Swedish Home Guard by Jenny Malmström, Joakim Berndtsson

“…The study is designed as a qualitative, exploratory case study of SHG communication based on a wide range of mainly textual and interview-based sources in which we analyse communication directed at both internal and external audiences. Analytically, we draw on theories of organizational, military, and collective social identity to probe identity-building strategies and how they relate to the idea of defence willingness. …”
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Propaganda ve Emperyalizmin Kültürel Boyutu: Baby TV “Mini Matinee” Örneği by Feyza Ünlü Dalaylı

“…Batı tahakkümü kendisini bütün kültürlerde göstermektedir. …”
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Ecology and the evolution of cooperation by partner choice and reciprocity by Marcelino Fuentes

“…Abstract Organisms help each other to get resources, protection from enemies, and other goods, but not as much as would be best for their population. …”
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An Optimized Hybrid Model for Perishable Product Quality Inference in the Food Supply Chain by Muhammad Asrol, . Suharjito, Riyanto Jayadi

“…To address these challenges, leveraging the Internet of Things (IoT) and quality inference techniques during transportation can provide valuable insights for both consumers and producers. The objective of the research is to develop a model for inferring the quality of perishable products using an IoT sensor dataset to monitor perishable product quality continuously. …”
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Direct MALDI-TOF MS-based method for rapid identification of microorganisms and antibiotic susceptibility testing in urine specimens by Fouad Assi, Brahim Jabri, Lamia Melalka, Yassine Sekhsokh, Mimoun Zouhdi

“…Materials and Methods: In the span of a year, 458 monomicrobial urine samples were analysed using both the standard bacterial culture method and the direct MALDI-TOF MS-based method. …”
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Images of the Pleiades of the Turkic and Mongolic Peoples by Marina M. Sodnompilova, Bair Z. Nanzatov

“…The work uses both general scientific research methods (analysis, analogy, etc.) and specific scientific (historical-comparative method) research. …”
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Gendering the Decision-Making Positions in Higher Education: A Cross-Sectional Gender Audit in Three Selected Universities in Malawi by Juliet Chiwaya Kamwendo

“… Malawi is one of the countries that has doubled its efforts to narrow the gender gap since the 1995 Beijing Platform for Action. …”
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A comparative study of mitoxantrone hydrochloride injection and technetium-99 m for tracing axillary sentinel nodes in patients with breast cancer by Dechuang Jiao, Xiuchun Chen, Xianfu Sun, Zhenduo Lu, Hao Dai, Chengzheng Wang, Chongjian Zhang, Lianfang Li, Jianghua Qiao, Zhenzhen Liu

“…Methods This analysis used single-center data from a phase III trial. Patients with breast cancer were injected with both MHI and 99mTc as SLN tracers before surgery. …”
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The ‘Expected Leadership’ in Indonesia’s Initiative to Form ASEAN Peacekeeping Centres Network by Farhan Julianto

“…Various International Relations works of literature positioned Indonesia as one of the leading countries in Southeast Asia, both formally and informally. Indonesia is considered a driving force behind various regional cooperations that lead to regional progress. …”
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Verbal Encoding Strategies in Visuo-Spatial Working Memory by Joana Pereira Seabra, Vivien Chopurian, Alessandra S. Souza, Thomas B. Christophel

“…This relationship between word use and recall biases is consistent with shared representational resources that are used for both visuo-spatial and verbal working memory.…”
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Real-time detection of loosening torque in bolted joints using piezoresistive pressure-sensitive layer based on multi-walled carbon nanotubes reinforced epoxy nanocomposites by Abdulkadir Sanli, Bilgehan Demirkale, Olfa Kanoun

“…Our approach provides high sensitivity, durability, linearity, and fast response times, with minimal hysteresis during both the tightening and loosening processes. Finite-element method simulations were conducted to determine the optimal sensor positions, ensuring fast response during bolt tightening and loosening. …”
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Aduhelm, a novel anti-amyloid monoclonal antibody, for the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease: A comprehensive review by Hannah W. Haddad, Garett W. Malone, Nicholas J. Comardelle, Arielle E. Degueure, Salomon Poliwoda, Rachel J. Kaye, Kevin S. Murnane, Adam M Kaye, Alan D. Kaye

“…Adulhelm is an anti-amyloid drug that functions by selectively binding amyloid aggregates in both the oligomeric and fibrillar states. Studies show Adulhelm may help to restore neurological function in patients with AD by reducing beta-amyloid plaques and reestablishing neuronal calcium permeability. …”
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Giant Water Bugs, Electric Light Bugs, Lethocerus, Abedus, Belostoma (Insecta: Heteroptera: Belostomatidae) by Paul M. Choate

“…Individuals occur in ponds and ditches where they suspend below the surface, respiring through two abdominal appendages which act as siphons. During mating season they fly from pond to pond or pool of water. …”
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Activating PKC-ε induces HIV expression with improved tolerability. by Alivelu M Irrinki, Jasmine Kaur, Bally Randhawa, Ryan McFadden, Chelsea Snyder, Hoa Truong, Daniel Soohoo, Eric Hu, Helen Yu, Bernard P Murray, Bing Lu, Dmytro Kornyeyev, Ishak Darryl Irwan, Lan Nguyen, Yu-San Yang, Jean-Philippe Belzile, Uli Schmitz, Todd C Appleby, Brian Schultz, Jay Lalezari, Steven Deeks, Tomas Cihlar, Jeffrey P Murry

“…Using structure-based drug design, we developed a novel PKC agonist, C-233, with increased selectivity for PKC-ε. C-233 increased both supernatant HIV RNA and p24 expression ex vivo after treatment of CD4+ T cells from ART-suppressed people with HIV. …”
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