Using feminist methodologies to explore female genital mutilation/cutting and child marriage in low- and middle-income contexts by Jones, N, Pincock, K, Alheiwidi, S

“…It enabled insights into the complex ways in which gender- and age-based social norms are exercised within girls' socio-ecological contexts, as well as possible entry points for change.…”

The anatomy of Westlothiana lizziae and a novel phylogenetic analysis of early amniotes by Igielman, B

“…<p>Amniotes (reptiles, birds and mammals) first evolved by the late Carboniferous, around 318 million years ago. Ecologically diverse members of the amniote total-group are known from the Carboniferous and early Permian. …”

Evaluation of environmental parameters and economic efficiency of integrated farming system on acidic soil and saltwater intrusion in the coastal area: a case study of Mekong Delta... by Ha, Vo Van, Di, Huynh Ba, Nha, Duong Van, Phuoc, Nguyen Van

“…These experiments were arranged on field land affected by drought and saltwater intrusion in two ecological regions of Kien Giang province. The research found the adaptation of crops (rice, sedge) and aquatic species (snails, tilapia) to the characteristics of acidic and saline soils in coastal areas. …”
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Heavy metals distribution in mangrove leaves in various sudanese coastal zones at the red sea by Mohammad Khalil, Rabha Khalil, Solangi, Kashif Ali, Alhassan, Abdullahi Bala, Khan, Waseem Razzaq, Aljahdali, Mohammed Othman

“…These results could be useful as a database for prospective ecological research, preservation efforts, and long-term sustainable management of the Sudanese mangrove ecosystems throughout the Red Sea coastal.…”
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Changes in cerebrospinal fluid balance of TNF and TNF receptors in naïve multiple sclerosis patients : early involvement in compartmentalised intrathecal inflammation by Magliozzi, Roberta, Pezzini, Francesco, Pucci, Mairi, Rossi, Stefania, Facchiano, Francesco, Marastoni, Damiano, Montagnana, Martina, Lippi, Giuseppe, Reynolds, Richard, Calabrese, Massimiliano

“…In order to explore whether this feature may be present from the early stages of MS and may be associated with the clinical outcome, the protein levels of TNF, sTNF-R1 and sTNF-R2 were assayed in CSF collected from 122 treatment-naïve MS patients and 36 subjects with other neurological conditions at diagnosis. Potential correlations with other CSF cytokines/chemokines and with clinical and imaging parameters at diagnosis (T0) and after 2 years of follow-up (T24) were evaluated. …”
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Preclinical development of antisense conjugates for the treatment of myotonic dystrophy 1 by Stoodley, J

“…However, no therapy has yet been specifically developed that aims to additionally penetrate the CNS and treat the neurological symptoms experienced by patients. Furthermore, cell-penetrating peptide ASO conjugates (CPP-ASOs) can be associated with nephrotoxicity at higher doses, resulting in a trade-off between efficacy and toxicity, highlighting the need for further optimization to broaden their therapeutic window.…”

Opportunities and challenges in the sustainable integration of natural fibers and particles in friction materials for eco-friendly brake pads by Imran, Al Ichlas, Siregar, Januar Parlaungan, Mohd Ruzaimi, Mat Rejab, Cionita, Tezara, Hadi, Agung Efriyo, Jamiluddin, Jaafar, Fitriyana, Deni Fajar, Dewi, Rozanna

“…Moreover, eco-friendly brake pads are typically biodegradable, which helps reduce ecological damage, minimize health concerns for humans and animals, and promote a sustainable automobile sector. …”
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Phenotypic, physiological, and molecular response of Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum under different light quality treatments based on leaf color changes by Zhang, Yifan, Liu, Yang, Ling, Lin, Huo, Wenwen, Li, Yang, Xu, Lu, Xiang, Lili, Yang, Yujie, Xiong, Xingyao, Zhang, Donglin, Yu, Xiaoying, Li, Yanlin

“…This provides an effective ecological strategy for light-induced leaf-color changes, thereby promoting the ornamental and economic value of L. chinense var. rubrum.…”
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Quality assessment of acoustic environment reproduction methods for cinematic virtual reality in soundscape applications by Gan, Woon-Seng, Ooi, Kenneth, Kang, Jian, Feng, Jing, Hong, Joo Young, Lam, Bhan, Ong, Zhen-Ting, Tan, Sze-Tiong

“…It is therefore imperative to assess the quality of commonly used spatial audio reproduction methods to determine their ecological validity. Through subjective evaluations with 30 participants, the same participant evaluated four outdoor in situ locations vis-à-vis its corresponding audio-visual recording in VR on a separate day. …”
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Can green finance facilitate Industry 5.0 transition to achieve sustainability? A systematic review with future research directions by Dhayal, Karambir Singh, Giri, Arun Kumar, Kumar, Anil, Samadhiya, Ashutosh, Agrawal, Shruti, Agrawal, Rohit

“…I5.0 forms a symbiotic relationship with different aspects of Society 5.0 (S5.0) such as social (human‒machine centricity), ecological (zero emissions), and technological (green innovations). …”
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Characterization of Microbial Primary and Secondary Metabolism in the Marine Realm by Geller-McGrath, David Edward

“…This thesis applies meta-omics data analysis to elucidate the ecological roles of marine microorganisms in diverse habitats and includes the development of new bioinformatics tools to enhance these analyses. …”
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On the non-microbial sources and sinks of dissolved metabolites in seawater by Germolus, Noah Paul

“…Chapter 5 reflects on how metabolites break the microbial loop—and suture it together with more ecological richness than with elemental fluxes alone.…”
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More than just a show: extending the impact of museum exhibitions for good by Salter, Kerryn Elizabeth

“…As a result, increasingly and more vociferously, there are calls for museums to be accountable, to address these systemic and institutionally embedded issues, and to be a proactive player and force for good in engaging audiences in broader social, political, economic, and ecological issues, in ways that provoke curiosity, criticality, and dialogue. …”
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Intersection between individual, household, environmental and system level factors in defining risk and resilience for children in Kenya’s ASAL: A qualitative study by Chongwo, EJ, Aoko, B, Kaniala, M, Esala, M, Magoma, P, Njoroge, E, Nyamanya, S, Marangu, J, Khamis, A, Ng’asike, J, Huizink, AC, Abubakar, A

“…The findings, viewed through the lens of Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory, reveal a complex interplay of contextual factors impacting children’s development. …”

Mitigating marine megafauna captures in fisheries by Arlidge, W

“…The decision-making processes I employ include qualitative ecological risk assessment theory to assess the efficacy of current management systems, and a qualitative management strategy evaluation process to support consideration of trade-offs. …”

Complex mosaic landscapes: novel methodologies to understand dynamics of cocoa farming in Ghana by Moore, C

“…The later part of the thesis focuses on the dynamics and processes which govern complex mosaic landscapes by framing them as social-ecological systems. The second data chapter provides a detailed summary of land use in the area of study while also quantifying the impact of humans on the environment by calculating and comparing the Human Appropriated Net Primary Productivity between the three study regions. …”

Molecular detection, risk factor and public awareness of avian bornavirus from captive and non-captive birds in Peninsular Malaysia by Mohd Lutpi, Syamsiah

“…Birds with PDD may show signs of gastrointestinal tract deficit (e.g., weight loss, regurgitation, passage of undigested food in faeces), or neurological dysfunction (e.g., ataxia, abnormal gait, proprioceptive defects) or even both. …”
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Profiling microbial communities in idiopathic granulomatous mastitis by Ong, Seeu Si, Xu, Jia, Sim, Choon Kiat, Khng, Alexis Jiaying, Ho, Peh Joo, Kwan, Philip Kam Weng, Ravikrishnan, Aarthi, Tan, Benita Kiat-Tee, Tan, Qing Ting, Tan, Ern Yu, Tan, Su-Ming, Putti, Thomas Choudary, Lim, Swee Ho, Tang, Serene Ee Ling, Nagarajan, Niranjan, Karnani, Neerja, Li, Jingmei, Hartman, Mikael

“…A total of 21 IGM and 3 LM paired pus and skin samples underwent metagenomic analysis. Bray−Curtis ecological dissimilarity distance showed dissimilarity across four sample types (IGM pus, IGM skin, LM pus, and LM skin; PERMANOVA, p < 0.001). …”
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Using machine learning to discover candidate localised transcripts from microscopy and genome-wide bioinformatics data by Kiourlappou, M

“…Proper mRNA localisation is vital for the correct functioning of the entirety of a glial cell and dysregulation of mRNA localisation in glial cells has been implicated in neurodegenerative and neurological diseases and some types of cancer. Therefore, gaining a deeper understanding of the mechanisms that mediate mRNA localisation is of paramount value.…”

Genetic analysis of normal human phenotypes within the people of the British Isles by Meena, D

“…</p> <p>The last part of this thesis provides new insights into the field of olfactory perception and argues for the potential link between neurological disorders and olfactory impairment. Most, if not all, novel variants (suggestive genome-wide significant) presented in this research have strong functional biological support behind the preliminary statistical observations and will be helpful in understanding the visible pigmentation differences among humans as well as the genetics underlying food preferences.…”