by Nadia A. Abdelmegeed Abdelwahed

Received: 08 January 2024;  Published: 06 May 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2402222

In the present era, a healthy life is a challenge for everyone. Therefore, diverting individuals' minds towards physical activity and exercise is necessary for the day. This paper proposes to inspect the impact of physical activity on the development of intention to exercise (ITE) among entrepreneurs. The quantitative study collected data from 383 Egyptian entrepreneurs through a survey questionnaire. Most respondents were males (n = 257 or 67.10%) against females (n = 126 or 32.90%). The range of age of the respon [...]

by Khaliunaa Bayanbold  , Noel N. Tolbanen  , John A. Bernat  and Jaime Nagy

Received: 30 December 2023;  Published: 05 March 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2401220

Potocki-Lupski syndrome (PTLS) is a recurrent microduplication syndrome characterized by developmental delay, behavioral abnormalities, mildly dysmorphic facial features, hypotonia, and sleep disorders. We report here a 3-year-old girl diagnosed with mosaic PTLS harboring a supernumerary marker chromosome containing the RAI1 (retinoic acid induced 1) gene. Cytogenetic testing, including chromosomal microarray, karyotype, and FISH analysis, identified a ring chromosome containing portions of chromosomes 14 and 17 in [...]

by Richard J. Bloomer  , Marie van der Merwe  , Melissa J. Puppa  and Matthew Butawan

Received: 21 December 2022;  Published: 22 August 2023;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2303014

Time-restricted feeding (TRF) has increased in popularity among various groups, including fitness enthusiasts. The ideal timing of TRF in relation to daily exercise is unknown. Most fitness enthusiasts consume meals immediately or soon after exercise to improve body composition (e.g., lean mass). We compared two different TRF approaches, as well as an ad libitum control diet, with regards to body mass and body composition in C57BL/6 mice. Young, healthy, male mice exercised five days per week and were assigned to c [...]

by Omar Alelweet

Received: 08 October 2024;  Published: 23 January 2025;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2501009

Given the present emphasis on climate change and CO2 emissions, it is crucial to have specific guidelines to determine and mitigate carbon footprints. The following paper seeks to estimate the carbon emissions in kg of carbon dioxide equivalent from activities at Uniza Technical College and the tree's ability to absorb carbon dioxide through photosynthesis. The primary objective of this study is to determine how the emissions from campus trees can contribute to reducing overall carbon emissions. The methodologies e [...]

by Nani Maharani  , Agustini Utari  , Nydia Rena Benita Sihombing  and Tri Indah Winarni

Received: 01 June 2024;  Published: 20 August 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2403257

Partial deletion of 10p is a rare disorder. Common features of this disorder include intellectual disability, developmental delay, dysmorphic features, hypoparathyroidism, deafness, and renal anomalies, but the phenotypes can vary between patients. We report an infant girl presented with global developmental delay, distinctive facial features with cleft lip, congenital exotropia, laryngomalacia, atrial septal defect, and sensorineural hearing loss. 46, XX, del (10p→ter) was observed on the G-banded analysis. A chro [...]

by Despina Vamvuka  and Christia Loulashi

Received: 24 May 2022;  Published: 29 September 2022;  doi: 10.21926/cr.2203031

The present study investigated the co-gasification of two different lignites blended with the forest residue collected from the land restoration activity sites of open-pit mines located in the region of the Ptolemais basin in North Greece performed under the carbon dioxide stream. All samples were devolatilized in a fixed bed unit prior to the gasification evaluations. The gasification evaluations were performed using a thermal analysis system (TG/DTG) operated at temperatures of up to 1000 °C. The reactivity, [...]

by Dennis Rosenberg  and Sharon Shiovitz-Ezra

Received: 13 March 2023;  Published: 11 July 2023;  doi: 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2303242

The current study aimed to examine the link between cross-temporal patterns of care provision and loneliness in older adults. Social capital and caregiver stress perspectives served as a theoretical framework for the study. The data were obtained from the two COVID-19 waves of the Survey of Health, Ageing, and Retirement in Europe (SHARE) conducted in 2020 and 2021. The data were analyzed using logistic regression models. The analytical sample consisted of 48,722 older adults residing in Europe and Israel. The anal [...]

by Babak Sokouti

Received: 30 October 2024;  Published: 14 March 2025;  doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2501276

Delirium is an acute neurocognitive disorder marked by disruptions in attention, cognition, and awareness, particularly prevalent among older and critically ill patients. This study applies a systems biology framework to dissect the molecular underpinnings of delirium and evaluate natural compounds for potential therapeutic roles. Through bioinformatics analyses, key biomarkers related to delirium, including IL6, AKT1, JUN, APP, and PPARGC1A, were identified, implicating pathways tied to neuroinflammation, oxidativ [...]

by Dafni Foti  , Costas Passialis  , Elias Voulgaridis  and Stergios Adamopoulos

Received: 23 August 2022;  Published: 28 October 2022;  doi: 10.21926/rpm.2204022

Cellulosic fibrous mats were impregnated with various water-repellent formulations based on reclaimed polystyrene (5, 10, 15, and 20%), alkyd resin (5%), gum rosin (5%), and paraffin wax (0.5%). The mats were tested for their bursting strength and resistance to bending. They were also subjected to the ring crush test and short-span compression test. By increasing the concentration of total solid ingredients (5, 10, 15, 20, and 25.5%), the retention and grammage of the mats were increased, and all strength propertie [...]

by Somaye-Sadat Heidari  , Nooshin Dalili  , Shiva Samavat  , Shiva Kalantari  , Leonard Foster  , Kyung-Mee Moon  and Mohsen Nafar

Received: 12 July 2023;  Published: 25 September 2023;  doi: 10.21926/obm.transplant.2303196

Acute antibody-mediated rejection (AMR) is a severe complication affecting kidney allografts' long-term survival. Timely detection and appropriate treatment of AMR are crucial for improving graft outcomes. This study aimed to discover non-invasive urinary biomarkers that can predict the response to therapy in patients with AMR. Materials and Methods: In this case-control study, urine samples from 21 biopsy-proven AMR patients underwent proteomics using label-free quantification. The patients were divided into two g [...]