by Glauce Kelly Silva do Nascimento  , Tatiane Monteiro dos Santos  , Irene Andressa  , Vivian Machado Benassi  , Nathalia de Andrade Neves  and Marcio Schmiele

Received: 08 May 2024;  Published: 05 September 2024;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2403013

Bread stands out for its versatility and accessibility, appealing to individuals across various ages and social classes. Consequently, it presents an attractive opportunity for incorporating ingredients that offer health benefits to consumers. In this context, the current study aimed to evaluate the technological properties of sandwich bread (specific volume, water activity, moisture, instrumental color, and texture) prepared with a partial substitution (5% w/w) of wheat flour (WF) with purple corn cob flour (PCF) [...]

by Jodi Coon-Robeson  , Jaicee Williamson  , Anna Kate Edgemon  and John T. Rapp

Received: 20 May 2024;  Published: 04 September 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2403049

Previous studies have shown that the use of a three-color (red, yellow, and green) rating system of child behaviors by caregivers can help facilitate deprescribing of psychotropic medications in foster youth. Using a similar three-color rating system within a state-funded project, we assessed whether there was a day of the week when 48 foster youth consistently displayed challenging behavior. For each foster child, we used conditional probability analyses to determine if there was a day of the week with an increase [...]

by Ezgi Cabuk Sahin  , Yildiz Aydin  and Ahu Altinkut Uncuoglu

Received: 17 May 2024;  Published: 02 September 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2403260

Molecular markers play a crucial role in accelerating crop production for sustainable agriculture by identifying resistant traits and enhancing genetic diversity. In this review, we examine the impact of the molecular markers on advancing our understanding of stress tolerance mechanisms in plants, addressing the pressing imperative to bolster global food production to meet the escalating demands of the growing population. Additionally, the application of molecular markers to evaluate the genetic accuracy of plants [...]

by Lamiae Afif  , Zhour El Amrani  , Aziza Sbiti  , Ilham Ratbi  , Imane Cherkaoui Jaouad  , Youssef El Kadiri  , Thomas Liehr  , Abdelaziz Sefiani  and Abdelhafid Natiq

Received: 02 April 2024;  Published: 30 August 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2403259

6q22.31q27 duplication and Xq28 deletion lead to two specific different rare chromosomal disorders. Partial trisomy 6q22.31q27 is a recognizable syndrome with a distinctive phenotype, and the most common finding in girls with Xqter deletions has been premature ovarian failure (POF) and secondary amenorrhea. To our knowledge, neither abnormality in one patient has yet been reported. A 10-year-old girl with de novo 6q22.31q27 duplication and Xq28 deletion was diagnosed by chromosomal microarray and confirmed by fluor [...]

by Yue Qiu  , Yinqian Kang  , Hao Liu  and Ibtesam Hilmi

Received: 12 May 2024;  Published: 30 August 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.transplant.2403224

Machine perfusion (MP) techniques, which simulate physiological conditions to allow for the assessment and preservation of organ viability, are currently applied in various solid organ transplantation fields. Owing to the growing demand for liver transplants and the scarcity of available donor livers, MP offers a practical solution for recovering high-risk grafts and increasing the number of potentially usable donor organs. Furthermore, testing and administering novel therapies to allografts may also become advanta [...]

by Georgia Savvidou  , Spyratou Ellas  and Efstathios P Efstathopoulos

Received: 23 April 2024;  Published: 29 August 2024;  doi: 10.21926/rpm.2403022

Nanotechnology is one of the most promising fields of study, and it represents a pioneering leap in science and technology by the precise control over materials at the atomic and molecular level. This transformation affects numerous aspects of modern human life, including medicine, healthcare, electronics, computing, and energy storage. Nanotechnology has shown significant advancements in managing various health problems through different nano-formulations. These engineered nano-systems can be used as drug delivery [...]

by Igor Val Danilov  and Sandra Mihailova

Received: 12 March 2024;  Published: 28 August 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2403243

This pilot study (N = 28) aims to develop universal computer-aided empathy training. The experiment tests a research design of manipulating behavior in subjects toward non-affective cues in a bioengineering system. The study implements the Mother-Fetus Neurocognitive Model to involve subjects in subliminal cognitive collaboration with confederates, which enables subjects to associate the meaning of empathy with the picture only seen by confederates. The outcome shows the feasibility of the chosen research design wi [...]

by Amrin Ahmed  , Alixe Ménard  , Alison C Novak  , Nancy Edwards  and Sarah Fraser

Received: 27 May 2024;  Published: 28 August 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2403286

Older adults are disproportionately susceptible to hospitalizations and fatalities due to stair-related falls. While many intrinsic risk factors, such as mobility and vision, may increase the likelihood of falls on stairs, features of the stairs that increase the risk of falls are understudied. This study aimed to capture older adults’ perspectives of stair falls, as well as introduce the Safer Steps app and explore its feasibility in this population. This m-health technology was designed to gather data on st [...]

by Antonio José Steidle Neto  and Daniela de Carvalho Lopes

Received: 28 April 2024;  Published: 26 August 2024;  doi: 10.21926/jept.2403016

Minas Gerais is the leading milk-producing state in Brazil, and many dairy activities are supplied with electricity by the cable aerial network of the electrical energy state company. Given that the Brazilian energy matrix relies primarily on hydroelectric power, studies on the potential of other renewable energy sources in the context of dairy farms are innovative. Additionally, frequent disturbances and interruptions have motivated the installation of solar energy systems on dairy farms. However, the scarcity of [...]

by Otar Tsagareishvili  , Archil Mikeladze  , Roin Chedia  , Tamaz Batsikadze  and Levan Chkhartishvili

Received: 21 March 2024;  Published: 26 August 2024;  doi: 10.21926/rpm.2403021

Tungsten carbide WC-based materials characterized by high hardness and wear resistance have long been widely used in manufacturing cutting and mining tools. They are alloyed or modified with different ceramic phases to improve operational characteristics further. There are obtained the hard tungsten carbide–cobalt WC–Co and tungsten carbide–titanium carbide–cobalt WC–TiC–Co metal-ceramic alloys ultradispersed powders modified with quasieutectic ceramic alloy B4C–30wt.%TiB2 [...]

by Sri Desfita  , Denai Wahyuni  , Yusmarini Yusmarini  , Usman Pato  and Grazyna Budryn

Received: 09 April 2024;  Published: 23 August 2024;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2403012

This systematic review aimed to analyze the in vivo study of the anti-osteoporotic activity of chickpeas. A comprehensive search for English language papers published between January 2013 and December 2023 using the keywords chickpea or Cicer arietinum, anti-osteoporotic activity or anti-osteoporotic effect, chickpeas and anti-osteoporotic activity, Cicer arietinum and antiosteoporotic activity and their synonyms yielded 3566 results from PubMed, ScienceDirect, SpringerLink and Google Scholar. Articles were screene [...]

by Jie Zhang  , Jichao Wang  , Jill M. Norvilitis  and Wanting Fang

Received: 11 March 2024;  Published: 23 August 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2403285

This paper examines whether different types of intergenerational support have different effects on life satisfaction among the elderly, and whether a gender difference exists in the effect of intergenerational support on the elderly’s life satisfaction. Data from the China Longitudinal Aging Social Survey (CLASS) were used for this study. The study sample consisted of 10,801 cases. A logit regression model was used for empirical verification. All types of intergenerational support were found to have effects on life [...]

by Lucília S. Ribeiro

Received: 19 August 2024;  Published: 22 August 2024;  doi: 10.21926/cr.2403012

by Bruno Schubert  and David Hochmann

Received: 18 February 2024;  Published: 22 August 2024;  doi: 10.21926/rpm.2403020

This study investigates the influence of thermal environmental conditions during printing and their effects on the mechanical properties of material extrusion (MEX) 3D-printed 17-4 PH stainless steel. Various ambient temperatures and cooling behaviors were used during the printing process of the tensile specimens. Following DIN EN ISO 50125 and DIN EN ISO 6892, the study analyzes tensile strength, elongation and yield strength. The results demonstrate that the thermal environmental conditions affect both tensile an [...]

by Yasuhiro Kotera  , Noelia L. Martínez-Rives  , Muhammad Aledeh  , Habib Adam  , Julie Beaumont  , Rory Colman  , Jessica Eve Jackson  , Christian Veasey  , Lucie-May King  , Tracey Harrington  , Elaina Taylor  , Ann-Marie Edwards  , Gabby A. A. Rothwell-Blake  , Adewale Allen Sokan-Adeaga  , Gillian H.T. Liu  , Kenneth Curley  , Matthew Cotterill  , Malik Dimbei Halidu  , Juliet Wilkes  , Aiesha Carew Tofani  , Samantha Greaves  , Rob Hughes  , Annabel Rushforth  , Ann Kirkman  , Michelle Brooks-Ucheaga  and Kristian Barnes

Received: 14 February 2024;  Published: 22 August 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2403048

This short report presents an international research group, Research Ensemble for Advancement in Cross-cultural Healthcare (REACH). REACH is an independent research group, and no one is paid to do research for REACH. All members participate because they are intrinsically motivated to pursue cross-cultural healthcare. REACH consists of 28 healthcare workers and educators from 13 countries, researching about cross-cultural issues in healthcare (18 publications on average per year as of February 2024). REACH is multi- [...]

by Donny Japly Pugesehan  , Vernando Yanry Lameky  and Agustinus Mathinus Luther Batlajery

Received: 12 June 2024;  Published: 21 August 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2403258

"Case Studies in the Ethics of Assisted Reproduction" explores the moral and ethical implications of assisted reproductive technologies (ART), such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), surrogacy, and genetic screening. These findings outline ethical dilemmas, including the importance of informed consent, and highlight a multidisciplinary approach involving law, bioethics, reproductive endocrinology, and reproductive biology. Using case studies, the findings address ethical challenges in ART practice, such as the transf [...]

by Robert Marx

Received: 24 April 2024;  Published: 20 August 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2403047

It is an axiomatic in secular mindfulness that to become present is to direct attention away from thinking to physical sensation. While this can be a useful strategy to manage depressive rumination, as an automatic default position, it risks demonising our fundamental human capacity to purposefully think about the causes of suffering and how to reduce it. Many approaches within Mahayana Buddhism in particular explicitly use reflection on key ideas as necessary pre-requisites to meditation, and in these traditions, [...]

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 Nadia A. Abdelmegeed Abdelwahed  and Muhammad Sufyan Ramish

Received: 12 May 2024;  Published: 19 August 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2403242

In the present era of digitalization, technology plays a prominent role in relaxation and brain development (BD), specifically for university students. The present study explores the impact of technology use and digital characteristics (DC) in developing students' BD. We applied the quantitative methods; the study collected 328 samples from Egypt's different public sector universities through a questionnaire. Using path analysis through analysis of moment structures (AMOS), the results demonstrate a positive effect [...]

by Nadia A. Abdelmegeed Abdelwahed

Received: 01 April 2024;  Published: 19 August 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2403241

Nowadays, mental health disorders have become a significant concern for everyone. There are diverse reasons emanating from the workplace, business, and everyday environment. Therefore, there is a current need to use technology to detect and review their symptoms and causes. Accordingly, in this study, the researcher attempted to recognize ChatGPT’s role in decision-making and the recognition of mental health disorders among Egyptian entrepreneurs. The researcher used a quantitative approach in this study based its [...]

by Nicole A. Bailey  and Laura Mackay

Received: 12 May 2024;  Published: 16 August 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2403256

Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an autosomal recessive inborn error of metabolism with an incidence that varies throughout the world. PKU is caused by loss of function variants in the phenylalanine hydroxylase gene. This loss of function leads to the accumulation of an amino acid, phenylalanine (Phe), that can reach toxic levels in the blood. PKU is managed with a medical diet and sometimes with medication. If diagnosed early and with strict dietary control, neurocognitive deficits can be prevented. There is an important [...]

by Shanthi Mendis

Received: 28 January 2024;  Published: 16 August 2024;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2403011

Promoting a healthy diet is an effective strategy for preventing cardiovascular disease (CVD). The characteristics of a healthy diet are known. However, an unhealthy diet has become a significant contributor to the global burden of diseases, mainly due to its effect on CVD, diabetes, and cancer. A healthy diet is not accessible and affordable to most people worldwide. Marketing influences food choices and promotes unhealthy diets that contribute to obesity, CVD, diabetes mellitus, and cancer. Governments are respon [...]

by Anna Passaro  , Antonio Zullo  , Mariacarla Di Gioia  , Mirella Dragone  , Khalida Akbar  and Fabrizio Stasolla

Received: 30 May 2024;  Published: 15 August 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2403240

The management and treatment of challenging behaviors in children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a priority for caregivers, educators, and healthcare professionals. This selective review examined how different technologies were used to help manage challenging behaviors in children with autism, describing each technology's strengths, weaknesses, and applications. This paper aimed to provide accessible choices for caregivers, educators, and healthcare professionals, enabling them to make well-inform [...]

by Elga Johanna Vargas  , Ana Luisa Muñoz  and Lina Andrea Gómez

Received: 21 May 2024;  Published: 13 August 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.transplant.2403223

Platelets were the last to be discovered of the three formed blood elements. Several scientists have been interested in them, recognizing them as cells other than leukocytes and erythrocytes. Its job in hemostasis and thrombosis is currently known. Platelets contain growth factors and secrete cytokines, which have roles in inflammation and tissue regeneration processes. This is why platelet concentrates have been widely used in regenerative medicine, an emerging field that involves biomolecules, cells, and scaffold [...]

by Candice Fischer  and Carolina Eugenia Cáceres Videla

Received: 21 March 2024;  Published: 12 August 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2403046

A growing body of evidence has highlighted the limitations of relying solely on positivist research when summarizing SP/SR results since it might hinder pluralistic perspectives from unique backgrounds and life experiences. In the present reflective report, I aim to conduct quantitative and qualitative research on myself to explore the impact of concentrating on genuineness when delivering psychotherapy as a trainee. This article provides concrete examples of how therapists’ authenticity could benefit the therapeut [...]