Introduction to the Special Issue: ‘The public good of higher education: A comparative study’ by Brewis, E, Marginson, S

“…This non-pecuniary domain is underplayed or hidden in those economic policies in the Anglosphere that imagine social life in exclusively transactional terms and model students as consumers, universities as businesses and higher education systems as competitive markets, suggesting the need to move beyond the Anglosphere. …”

Marino's spiritual poems in music: a study of early modern sources by Kobayashi, T

“…The rest of the main chapters explore devotional songs based on Marino’s lyrics on themes of Seven Sorrows of Mary, Crown of Thorns, lives of saints and finally, joyful events in Jesus’s life. Music is considered in broader contexts of the early-seventeenth literature and devotional practices by bringing together scholarship from literature, musicology, theology, and cultural studies. …”

Astley's Amphitheatre and the early circus in England, 1768-1830 by Kwint, M

“…Subsequent investigations are made into a social and economic life which is belied by the circus’ later image of separatism; and Astley's early struggles with the law and, to a lesser extent, respectability. …”

Cytoophidium complexes resonate with cell fates by Li, Y, Liu, J

“…Metabolism is a fundamental characteristic of life. In 2010, we discovered that the metabolic enzyme CTP synthase (CTPS) can assemble a snake like structure inside cells, which we call the cytoophidium. …”

Can social adversity and mental, physical and oral multimorbidity form a syndemic? A concept and protocol paper by Joury, E, Nakhleh, E, Beveridge, E, Tracy, D, Heidari, E, Shiers, D, Vereeken, S, Peckham, E, Gilbody, S, Das-Munshi, J, Fortune, F, Aggarwal, VR, Mishu, M, Firth, J, Bhui, K

“…Background: Clustering mental, physical and oral conditions reduce drastically the life expectancy. These conditions are precipitated and perpetuated by adverse social, economic, environmental, political and healthcare contextual factors, and sustained through bidirectional interactions forming potentially a ‘syndemic’. …”

Where is place in the history of work? Worksites, workspaces, and the home-work nexus by Schneider, B, Whittle, J

“…We survey contemporary research on changing worksites, the impacts of new travel-to-work patterns on quality of life, and the effects of workspace arrangements. …”

Toward a predict and prevent approach in obstructive airway diseases by Couillard, S, Petousi, N, Smigiel, KS, Molfino, NA

“…Under this framework, undiagnosed and unchecked airway inflammation is associated with recurrent acute attacks, airway remodeling, airflow limitation, adverse effects of corticosteroids, and impaired quality of life, ultimately leading to the collection of side effects termed “people remodeling.” …”

A commentary on Plutarch's Cato Minor by Geiger, J

“…Yet under the reign of Claudius and Nero a revival in the interest in Cato takes place: Seneca regards him as the Stoic Saint Incarnate, his nephew Lucan makes him the chief hero of his <u>Pharsalia</u>, while Thrasea Paetus composes a full scale <u>Life of Cato</u>: for the senatorial opposition under Nero Cato's figure again has a political relevance. …”

A review of high-speed rotating HP turbine heat transfer and cooling studies over the last decade in the Oxford Turbine Research Facility by Falsetti, C, Beard, PF, Cardwell, DN, Chana, KS

“…Thanks to its unique experimental capabilities, the OTRF plays a crucial role in the advancement of HP turbines, which are life limiting components of modern gas turbines due to the harsh high temperature environment. …”

Oxford brain health clinic: protocol and research database by O'Donoghue, MC, Blane, J, Gillis, G, Mitchell, R, Lindsay, K, Semple, J, Pretorius, PM, Griffanti, L, Fossey, J, Raymont, V, Martos, L, Mackay, CE

“…<p><strong>Introduction</strong> Despite major advances in the field of neuroscience over the last three decades, the quality of assessments available to patients with memory problems in later life has barely changed. At the same time, a large proportion of dementia biomarker research is conducted in selected research samples that often poorly reflect the demographics of the population of patients who present to memory clinics. …”

Harnessing 3D microarchitecture of pterosaur bone using multi-scale X-ray CT for aerospace material design by Pili, N, Lowe, TJ, Margetts, L, Pickup, K, Sellers, WI, Nicholls, EL, Withers, PJ, Manning, PL

“…Pterosaurs were the largest animals to have achieved powered flight in the history of life on Earth, possessing wingspans akin to some modern light aircraft. …”

Human trafficking among Bangladeshi workers in Malaysia: unveiling the impact on health security by Zarina Othman, Norliza Dolhan, Atika Shafinaz Nazri

“…We contend that human trafficking significantly impacts victims’ health, both mentally and physically, which ultimately affects social life, ability to work, mobility, or migration status. …”
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Mitochondrial dysfunction in Down Syndrome: from pathology to therapy by Tan, Kai-Leng, Lee, Han-Chung, Cheah, Pike-See, Ling, King-Hwa

“…It is prudent that improving DS pathophysiological conditions or quality of life may be feasible by targeting something as simple as cellular mitochondrial biogenesis and function.…”
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Spontaneous ruptured pyomyoma: A rare yet critical postpartum complication: A case report by Soo, Tze Hui, Subramaniam, Mogana, Chai, Woon Kian, Ee, Wei Sheun

“…This case report contributes to the existing medical literature by shedding light on a rare and potentially life-threatening leiomyoma complication. Its potential to mimic acute puerperal endometritis, makes its diagnosis especially challenging, necessitating a high index of suspicion. © 2024…”
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Pediatric rhinosinusitis: its predisposing factors and management by Subha, Sethu Thakachy

“…Objective: Rhinosinusitis is a prevalent disease in children that can cause many substantial physical symptoms and have a detrimental influence on their quality of life. This study aims to evaluate the predisposing factors, and management of pediatric rhinosinusitis patients. …”
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Escape from harem: a women-empowered novel of the Mughal harem by Murugaiyan, Mohana Kala, Mani, Mani Mangai

“…Employing Michel Foucault’s conceptual framework of power within the context of new historicism, the narrative of Escape from Harem is meticulously examined to unravel the multifaceted dynamics inherent in harem life. Through an analytical lens, this study uncovers the entrenched power structures governing the harem environment, exposing the systematic marginalization and restriction of women within these secluded spaces. …”
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A management framework for sudden water pollution: a systematic review output by Bello, Nura, Jamil, Nor Rohaizah, Looi, Ley Juen, Yap, Ng Keng

“…These processes also presented five consequences, including the contamination of drinking water sources, disruption of drinking water supply, ecological damage, loss of human life, and agricultural water pollution. Meanwhile, five mitigation strategies included reservoir operation, real-time monitoring, early warning, and chemical and biological treatments. …”

Essentials and pertinence of cold plasma in essential oils, metal–organic frameworks and agriculture by Khan, Mujahid Ameen, Akram, Sumia, Naeem, Rabia, Kamal, Muhammad Umair, Muhammad, Gulzar, Mushtaq, Muhammad, Anwar, Farooq, Bandegharaei, Ahmad Hosseini

“…Since a few decades ago, CAPP has become a widely used technology with applications in every walk of life. The plasma activated liquid mediums like water, ethanol, and methanol have been merged as novel sterilizers. …”
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A marxist reading on the disintegration of American families in Sam Sherpard's true west and curse of the starving class by Majeed, Abdulhameed A.

“…Sam Shepard depicted the family deterioration and cut of communication in his plays in accordance to the capitalist conception of family members life. The Marxist reading of the plays selected shows the vulgarity and futility of the capitalist values of the Americans in their endeavors to cope with the materialistic standards of success of the American Dream.…”
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Exploring the interaction between learning styles and mathematics anxiety among secondary school students: a correlational study in southern Malaysia by Ahmad Fuad Khoo, Nur Aini Khoo, Jamaluddin, Nurdiana Yasmin, Osman, Sharifah, Achmad Buchori, Achmad Buchori

“…Mathematics is a subject that is extensively used in real-life situations, but it has been found to be a difficult subject to master. …”
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