“But Here Comes the Water…” —Dam-Induced Displacement and Resettlement in the Technological and Hydroelectric Landscapes of Portugal’s New State (1933–1974) by Pereira André

“…Among the many cases of submerged villages recorded in this period, only two have been the subject of research so far: Vilarinho da Furna and Luz, submerged in 1972 and 2002, respectively. However, dam-induced displacement spanned most of the twentieth century, peaking in the 1950s after the state began to actively participate in the construction of the national electric grid, through Law n.º 2002 (1944). …”
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Overcoming immunotherapy resistance in gastric cancer: insights into mechanisms and emerging strategies by Dingtian Luo, Jing Zhou, Shuiliang Ruan, Binzhong Zhang, Huali Zhu, Yangming Que, Shijie Ying, Xiaowen Li, Yuanmin Hu, Zhengwei Song

“…Immunotherapy, particularly immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) targeting PD1/PD-L1, has emerged as a promising therapeutic approach. However, a significant proportion of patients exhibit primary or acquired resistance, limiting the overall efficacy of immunotherapy. …”
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The Hippo pathway promotes platinum-based chemotherapy by inhibiting MTF1-dependent heavy metal response by Hui Chen, Yue Xu, Dingshan Chen, Di Xiao, Bing Yang, Wenqi Wang, Han Han

“…Abstract The platinum-based compounds are widely used in treating various types of cancer through their heavy metal component platinum. However, the development of chemoresistance often limits their clinical effectiveness. …”
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Triple jump for the optimal management of psoriatic arthritis: diet, sleep and exercise – a review by Ennio Lubrano, Kurt de Vlam, Rik Lories, Silvia Scriffignano, Fabio Massimo Perrotta, Mario Ronga

“…Treatment of PsA has rapidly evolved by the introduction of new biological drugs and small molecules which allow to achieve disease remission or low disease activity in most of the patients. However, unmet treatment needs still persist for those patients with persistent disease activity or symptoms, impaired function, reduced quality of life or comorbidities. …”
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A low-carbon scheduling method based on improved ant colony algorithm for underground electric transportation vehicles by Yizhe Zhang, Yinan Guo, Yao Huang, Shirong Ge

“…Q-learning enhances local search by selecting the most appropriate operator, preventing premature convergence to local optima. …”
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INTEREST INCOME AND DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS (DMBs) PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIA by Russell Olukayode Christopher Somoye, Bamidele M. Ilo, Lateef Adewale Yunusa

“… The role of deposit money banks (DMBs) as a critical component of the financial intermediary component of the financial systems for the benefit of their shareholders and the economy at large has become more pronounced in recent times. …”
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New data from the historical bee collection (Hymenoptera, Anthophila) of the Science Museum of the University of Coimbra and additional faunistic updates for Portugal by Hugo Gaspar, Simone Flaminio, Albano Soares, Cristina Rufino, João Loureiro, Sílvia Castro, Thomas J. Wood

“…In this work, we revised and databased (via GBIF) 13,374 Portuguese bee records (11,053 unpublished), covering 464 species, of which 11 are new to Portuguese fauna. …”
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Analyzing the labor market and salary determinants for big data talent based on job advertisements in China. by Yingjie Lu, Hong Tuo, Haoyi Fan, Haiying Yuan

“…The demand for big data talent is rapidly increasing with the growth of the big data industry. However, there has been limited research on what employers seek in recruiting big data talent. …”
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Mapping Internet Celebrity on TikTok: Exploring Attention Economies and Visibility Labours by Abidin Crystal

“…Most notably, the platform is becoming more commercial and professionalized with the rise of TikTok Influencers, advertising networks, and agencies dedicated to monetizing content and embedding advertising on TikTok, and top TikTok Influencers raking in millions in income annually. However, little is known about the constitution of internet celebrity on TikTok yet, and existing models of internet celebrity on predecessor apps like Instagram and YouTube do not neatly apply to the distinctive terrain of TikTok. …”
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Dispelling myths: Christian prayers and their impact on democracy building in Nigeria by Chisom B. Amaole

“…Background: Prayer and political participation are two important elements of the Christian faith and the state. However, the importance of prayer in democracy-building is one that is widely misconstrued among Christians in Nigeria. …”
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Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound for Medial Collateral Ligament Injuries: Applications in Rehabilitation by Robert C. Manske, Michael Voight, Chris Wolfe, Phil Page

“…Traditional diagnostic modalities such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are often utilized for their detailed visualization capabilities. However, musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSK-US) has emerged as a pivotal diagnostic tool in the evaluation of MCL injuries due to its non-invasive nature, cost-effectiveness, and dynamic imaging capabilities. …”
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Hustle Culture: Loopholes in Violations of Employment Law by Ellen Lutya Putri Nugrahani, Jody Imam Rafsanjani, Zaihan Harmaen Anggayudha, Hilmi Ardani Nasution

“…Hustle Culture promotes hard work and exceeding standard working hours as a pathway to career success. However, it is often exploited to justify practices that violate labor laws, such as forcing employees to work beyond regulated hours without fair overtime pay or compensation. …”
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Preventing DNS misuse for Reflection/Amplification attacks with minimal computational overhead on the Internet by Rebeen Rebwar Hama Amin, Dana Hassan, Masnida Hussin

“…Many defense mechanisms are proposed to mitigate the impact of this type of attack. However, these defense mechanisms are centralized-based and cannot deal with a distributed-based attack. …”
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Effects of School Closure on Transmission of COVID-19. A Rapid Systematic Review by Zana Faris Muhammed

“…Globally school closure is one of the social distancing strategies used to mitigate transmission of pandemic novel corona virus (COVID-19) among school populations. However, there are uncertainties around when, how and for how long schools need to be closed. …”
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‘Scrotal “Sack” – A Bag of Worms’: Scrotal Arteriovenous Malformation by Shruti Thakur, Suresh Kumar Thakur, Anupam Jhobta, Charu Smita Thakur

“…However, this case describes scrotal AVM as an important and possibly correctable cause of infertility. …”
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Consumer Choices Can Reduce Packaging Waste by Kenneth R. Berger

“…When you purchase a frozen dinner, you are paying for not only the meal but for the outer paperboard box, the plastic or foil tray that holds the meal, and the covering over the food. You pay again for packaging, directly or indirectly, when your garbage is picked up and disposed of in a landfill or incinerator. …”
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Bibliometric insight into neoadjuvant immunotherapy in non-small cell lung cancer: trends, collaborations, and future avenues by Pengliang Xu, Huanming Yu, Hupo Bian, Dan Jia, Wenhui Li, Hongfeng Dong, Xiuhua Peng

“…BackgroundNeoadjuvant immunotherapy (NIT) is a rapidly emerging paradigm for advanced resectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). However, there is no bibliometric analysis in this research field.ObjectiveTo analyze the hotspots and trends in the research of NIT for NSCLC and provide a reference for the study of NIT for lung cancer in China.MethodsRetrieve literature related to NIT for NSCLC from Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus databases up to September 10, 2024. …”
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Cybertoxicology, molecular docking, and experimental verification reveal the mechanism of action of chlorpyrifos on skin damage by Weibin Du, Wenxiang Zeng, Zhenwei Wang, Huahui Hu, Hongfeng Ruan, Gang Qu

“…Chlorpyrifos (CPF) is a broad-spectrum organophosphate chloride (OP) insecticide widely used in domestic use and open field. However, there is currently no relevant research revealing the toxic effects of CPF exposure on the skin, then it is necessary to comprehensively understand the toxic effects and mechanisms. …”
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The integration of AI in nursing: addressing current applications, challenges, and future directions by Qiuying Wei, Songcheng Pan, Songcheng Pan, Xiaoyu Liu, Mei Hong, Chunying Nong, Weiqi Zhang

“…A comprehensive analysis of recent studies highlights the use of AI in clinical decision support systems, patient monitoring, and nursing education. However, several barriers to successful implementation are identified, including technical constraints, ethical dilemmas, and the need for workforce adaptation. …”
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Propagation pattern of cracks around a shale borehole via the cohesive element method by Dexu Sun

“…Abstract Shale gas is a cutting edge energy source for development, and reserves are abundant. However, shale microcracks develop and tend to form macroscopic fractures during drilling, which can cause severe wellbore instability. …”
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