Image quality, contrast enhancement and radiation dose of electrocardiograph- versus non-electrocardiograph-triggered computed tomography angiography of the aorta by Ying Mei Wong, Ching Ching Ong, Chong Ri Liang, Choon Ann Tan, Lynette Li San Teo

“…Our aim was to evaluate the image quality, contrast enhancement and radiation dose of electrocardiograph (ECG)-triggered and non-ECG-triggered CTAA on a 256-slice single-source CT scanner. …”
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The effects of the image attributes of golf star athletes supported by adult amateur golfers on sports participation desire and continuation intention by Ji-Hye Yang, Ga Young Kim, Hye Jin Yang, Chulhwan Choi, Chul-Ho Bum

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Identification and prioritization of effective approaches for public education and participation in household waste management (A case study: Tehran, Iran) by Esmatossadat Hashemi, Hooman Bahmanpour, Amir Hesam Hassani, Amir Hooman Hemmasi

“… This study aimed to identify and prioritize effective methods to increase public education and participation in household waste management in Tehran (capital of Iran) as a pilot city. First, baseline data were gathered through a library research process, and then 33 waste management experts were employed as a panel to complete a researcher-made questionnaire on a Likert scale. …”
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A Cross-Sectional Study to Evaluate the Prevalence and Severity of Gingivitis among High School Students in Erbil City-Iraq. by Dildar Abdullah Othman, Rawand Mohammed Muhi, Nadeen Nazar Nafie, Manar Nadhum Farman

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Investigating the vascular structure of the conjunctiva in patients using spherical mini-scleral contact lenses utilizing OCT-A imaging by Fateme Alipour, Parisa Abdi, Hassan Asadigandomani, Mehdi Khodaparast, Zahra Montazeriani, Marzieh Sajedi

“…Abstract This study aimed to compare the outcomes of Optical Coherence Tomography-Angiography (OCT-A) with the clinical assessments conducted by an experienced ophthalmologist, as well as to analyze the alterations in the conjunctiva of individuals utilizing spherical scleral contact lenses. OCT-A imaging was conducted on 13 patients (mean age: 34.1 years, 10 males) in a prospective study at two time points: at least 8 h post-lens removal and 1-hour post-lens application. …”
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Salvia deserti Decne., an endemic and rare subshrub from Arabian desert: antidiabetic and antihyperlipidemic effects of leaf hydroethanolic extracts by Arbi Guetat, Slimen Selmi, Abdelrhman T. Abdelwahab, Marwa A. Abdelfattah, Abd Ealrhman M. Elhaj, Roaa T. Mogharbel, M. J. A. Abualreish, Abdullah F. Alanazi, Karim Hosni, Naceur Mejri, Abdennacer Boulila

“…Many plant species of the genus Salvia L. such as “Arabian desert sage” (Salvia deserti) should began to be the focus of phytochemical and bioactivity studies.MethodsThe study aims to investigate, first-ever, the antidiabetic and antihyperlipidemic effects of the leaf hydroethanolic extract of S. deserti, an endemic and rare subshrub from Arabian desert. …”
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Economic Impacts of Alternative Regulatory Scenarios on the Florida Fresh Half-Shell Oyster Industry: A Study of Potential Outcomes by Kimberly L. Morgan, T. J. Stevens, Robert L. Degner, Sherry L. Larkin, Charles M. Adams

“…Larkin, and C.M Adams, summarizes the results of a study to examine the economic impacts of possible closures of the fresh half-shell oyster market for varying time periods with the intention of protecting consumers from Vibrio vulnificus infections. …”
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A Semi-portable Enclosure to Measure Emission Rates from Small Fugitive Sources: Leaf Blower Dust Example by Dennis Fitz, David Pankratz, Sally Pederson, James Bristow

“…A semi-portable enclosure was designed and evaluated for determining PM emission rates from landscape cleaning operations such as leaf blowing, raking, and sweeping. The method consisted of an enclosure to confine PM emissions while performing these activities on actual in-use surfaces while making measurements using realtime PM analyzers. …”
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Amentoflavone from Selaginella bryopteris leaf extracts modulate MAPK signaling - Molecular modeling study for therapeutic target analysis by Praveen Mallari, Mashooq Ahmad Bhat

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Motion-tolerant 3D volumetric multimodality microscopy imaging of human skin with subcellular resolution and extended field-of-view by Zhenguo Wu, Yunxian Tian, Jianhua Zhao, Yimei Huang, Harvey Lui, Sunil Kalia, Haishan Zeng

“…In this work, we developed an xz-y imaging method that acquires images in the vertical (xz) plane and extends the FOV by moving the skin laterally along the y-direction. …”
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ParSite is a multicolor DNA labeling system that allows for simultaneous imaging of triple genomic loci in living cells. by Xiaohui He, Yadong Sun, Hanhui Ma

“…Intriguingly, the hybrid ParS (ParSh) of half-ParSc and half-ParSm enables for the visualization of a third locus independent of ParSc or ParSm. …”
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Hans Ausloos, Oud maar niet verouderd: een inleiding tot de studie van het Oude Testament by S. D. Snyman

“… Uit teks: Die outeur van die boek is dosent in Ou Testament aan die Fakulteit Godgeleerdheid, afdeling Bijbelwetenschap aan die Katholieke Universiteit te Leuven in België. …”
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Klasifikasi Jenis Ikan Laut K-Nearest Neighbor Berdasarkan Ekstraksi Ciri 2-Dimensional Linear Discriminant Analysis by Yusraka Dimas Al Iman, R Rizal Isnanto, Oky Dwi Nurhayati

“…Ikan adalah salah satu keanekaragaman biologi yang menyusun ekosistem bahari. …”
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Body image and appearance distress among military veterans and civilians with an injury-related visible difference: A comparison study. by Mary Keeling, Diana Harcourt, Paul White, Sarah Evans, Victoria S Williams V, James Kiff, Heidi Williamson

“…Yet, little is known about the psychosocial experiences of veterans with conflict-related appearance-altering injuries (AAI) and whether current civilian interventions are appropriate for this group. …”
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Genetic classification and geochemical evaluation of Upper Cretaceous carbonate reservoir oils in Dezful Embayment and Abadan Plain, SW Iran by Hossein Saadati, Ali Kadkhodaie, Mehrab Rashidi, Hossein Bahrami, Hashem Sarafdokht, Dmitriy A. Martyushev, Amir Abbass Jahangard

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HPLC and GC-MS analyses of phytochemicals from Ficus carica leaf extract and essential oil along with their antimicrobial properties by Maximilian Lackner, Abdelfattah Z.M. Salem, Mohamed Z.M. Salem, Abeer A. Mohamed, José Luis Ponce-Covarrubias, Shady Selim

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Effectivity of Mangkokan Leaf Extract (Nothopanax scutellarium Merr) with Different Treatments to Control Golden Snail (Pomacea canaliculata Lamarck) by Rusdi Rusli, Imelda Sari, Munzir Busniah

“…This research aimed to study the most effective preparation of the mangkokan leaf extract to control the golden snail. The research was conducted in the Insect Bioecology Laboratory and agriculture field in Batu Busuak Village, Pauh District, Padang City, from March to April 2021. …”
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