Stolen babies in Spain: The long and winding search for an illegally adopted daughter.

Comparative study between post mortem computed tomography and autopsy: Experience at an institute of legal medicine and forensic sciences

When health meets politics: Selective gatekeeping of health experts in Chinese media during COVID-19.

This article analyzes the curricularization of practice in Pedagogy Degree courses. To this end, its objective is to analyze the curricular organization of Practice as a Curricular Component (PCC) in the Degree in Pedagogy courses offered at the Federal Institutes of Education, Science and Technology. To carry out this analysis, this article's main source of data is the Pedagogical Course Projects (PPC) of 29 Pedagogy Degree courses offered in Brazil by the Federal Institutes of Education, Science and Technology. The documentary analysis of the PPCs was carried out in three stages. Firstly, all PPCs were read, with the PCC as the main focus. Soon after, the analysis categories were defined and finally the data was organized into charts and tables. Among the categories defined in the analysis process, the following stand out: Knowledge cores; Course and PCC workload; Forms of curricularization of the PCC; and PCC Nomenclature. The conclusions indicate that the PCC is present in the majority of the PPC analyzed and has different contours according to the interpretations of the PCC in each of the institutions.

This study aims to test and establish the construct validity of the Qur'an memorization motivation scale based on a literature review using the Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) method. Specifically, this study also aims to test the extent to which the statistical model of Qur'an memorization motivation that has been built by various previous studies, both quantitative and qualitative—which divides the motivation to memorize the Qur'an into two latent variables (intrinsic and extrinsic) with a number of manifest variables—can fit the empirical data. This study uses a quantitative research design to build a Qur'an memorization motivation scale through exploratory factor analysis involving 154 students of the Institute of Qur'anic Sciences (IIQ) Jakarta as respondents. Descriptive analysis was conducted before the factor test, and this instrument will be revalidated in subsequent studies using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). The results of the study showed that EFA successfully identified six motivational factors with adequate psychometric characteristics: external recognition (7.576/30.305%), internal spirituality (2.874/11.495%), external environment (1.746/6.984%), family support (1.289/5.157%), teacher and peer support (1.240/4.959%), and hope for reward in the afterlife (1.103/4.413%). Initial construct validity was supported by a KMO value of 0.840, a significant Bartlett test (χ² = 1743.881; p < 0.001), and a total explained variance of 63.31%. These findings confirm that the motivation to memorize the Qur'an is a multidimensional construct that includes intrinsic and extrinsic aspects. In addition, EFA proved effective as an initial psychometric approach in building the validity structure of the instrument, which will be the basis for the further validation process through CFA.

Abstract This paper is a collaborative effort that originated at the International Space Science Institute Workshop on “Physical Links between Weather and Climate in Space and the Lower Atmosphere” held on January 22-26, 2024. Our goals are to survey the role of tides in facilitating the coupling of the lower and upper atmosphere and identify pathways forward that address challenges to our current understanding. To that end, we provide a brief review of the physics of atmospheric tides and the sources of their day-to-day and seasonal variability during quiet geomagnetic conditions. We identify the mechanisms that couple vertically propagating atmospheric tides to variations in thermosphere–ionosphere wind, composition, and plasma. Each process is punctuated with examples showcasing state-of-the-art observations or models, and requirements for scientific progress. A recurrent theme is a thermospheric measurement gap region between 100 and 200 km that precludes direct observations of tidal vertical coupling processes and their day-to-day variability.

Antipsychotic-induced hyperprolactinemia is a common and clinically relevant adverse effect of dopamine D2-blocking agents such as risperidone and paliperidone, yet evidence from Arab populations is scarce. This study explored demographic and pharmacological predictors of hyperprolactinemia in a large UAE cohort. A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted at the Behavioral Science Institute, Al Ain Hospital, using electronic medical records from 2017 to 2023. Adults (≥18 years) with schizophrenia (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, fifth edition) treated with risperidone or paliperidone (oral or long-acting injectable) for greater than or equal to 6 weeks before serum prolactin assessment were included. Among 835 patients, the mean age was 40.2 ± 14.0 years; 53.8% were male and 58.4% Emirati. The mean prolactin level was 1126 ± 1334 mIU/l; 61.9% had hyperprolactinemia. The paliperidone-oral group showed the highest mean prolactin (1369 mIU/l; P = 0.003). Sexual side effects occurred in 9.2%. Predictors included younger age, female gender, non-Emirati nationality, paliperidone use, and aripiprazole cotreatment. Hyperprolactinemia was common, particularly among younger females and patients receiving oral paliperidone, and was accompanied by marked under-recognition of sexual side effects. Our study underscores the need for routine endocrine monitoring, rational prescribing to minimize polypharmacy, and region-specific clinical guidelines in the UAE and Gulf region.

Introduction. The power frequency electric and magnetic fields in occupational conditions is characterized by widespread prevalence, according to relevant to study the possible negative power frequency biological effects in exceeding maximum permissible levels exposure with an assessment of the biological effect of such factor in conditions of ensuring human protection with personal protective equipment.The study aims to power frequency biological effect experimental study of individual hematological parameters of the rats under shielding conditions with protective materials and without its use.Materials and methods. Power frequency electric field biological effects investigation using shielding materials in personal protective equipment was on Wistar male rats. The electric field strength in the exposed groups was 50 kV/m. Induced currents simulated using Sim4Life v9.0 (SPEAG AG, Switzerland) by exposed numerical heterogeneous laboratory rat phantoms.Results. The experimental results shown significant decrease number of erythrocytes and lymphocytes in the blood of animals in Group 3 (exposure) relative to Groups 1 (screen + exposure) and 2 (screen + control), but increase in the neutrophil content after 4 weeks exposure. An increased leukoerythroblastic ratio was observed against decreased eosinophil, basophilic, and oxyphilic erythroblast counts after the power frequency fourth week exposure for Group 3 compared to animals of Groups 1 and 2. The induced currents distribution in some organs and tissue rat phantom using low-frequency simulation revealed a relationship between power frequency electric field exposure and the observed biological effects.Limitations of the study. The limitation in the number of rats studied is due to the difficulties of providing study.Conclusions. Power frequency electric field biological effect experimental investigation showed that 50 kV/m power frequency electric field exposure activated adaptive-compensatory processes in the blood system. Shielding with protective material revealed the reducing effect exposure on the main hematological parameters of peripheral blood and bone marrow, which is confirmed by simulation.Ethics. The experimental study on animals approved by the Local Ethics Committee of the Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution "Izmerov Research Institute of Occupational health" (No. 4 of the meeting of the Local Ethics Committee of the Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution "Izmerov Research Institute of Occupational health" dated April 17, 2024).Contributions:Perov S.Yu. — research concept and design, collection and processing of material, writing, editing;Dremin A.I. — collecting and processing material, writing text;Kalacheva A.E. — collection and processing of the material.Funding. The study had no funding.Conflict of interest. The authors declare no conflict of interest.Received: 15.12.2025 / Accepted: 23.12.2025 / Published: 15.02.2026

Detection of N-nitrosamine (NA) in pharmaceuticals became a point of interest due to the mutagenic and carcinogenic potential of some compounds of this class, and their identification as nitrosated forms of marketed drugs, otherwise known as NA Drug Substance-Related Impurities (NDSRIs). The Ames test is used to assess the mutagenic potential of drug impurities, including NAs. Concerns over the sensitivity of the Ames test, as recommended in OECD Test Guideline 471, in predicting the rodent carcinogenic potential of NAs has prompted optimization of several test parameters used for detecting the mutagenicity of NAs (e.g., methods used for metabolic activation and the selection of tester strains). In order to discuss optimal Ames test conditions for the evaluation of NAs, including NDSRIs, the Office of New Drugs (OND) in the US Food and Drug Administration's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (US FDA/CDER) and the Health and Environmental Sciences Institute's Genetic Toxicology Technical Committee (HESI/GTTC) co-organized and co-sponsored a workshop entitled "Nitrosamines: Ames Data Review and Method Development Workshop". The workshop featured five sessions addressing charge questions pertinent to the Ames test conditions and performance through the presentation of data and panel discussions. This report outlines the key takeaway points from the workshop.

The present study was conducted to evaluate the influence of various biofertilizer-enriched potting media on the survival and growth performance of air-layered saplings of water apple (Syzygium samarangense L.) under tropical conditions. Mature shoots from 2-year old trees at the Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences (KITS), Coimbatore, were air-layered using IBA at 2000, 3000 and 4000 mg L-1 concentrations, with sphagnum moss and cocopeat as rooting media during August to October, 2022. Successfully rooted layers were transplanted into 7 different potting mixtures consisting of soil, sand and farmyard manure (FYM) (1:1:1) either alone (control) or amended with various biofertilizers including Trichoderma viride, vermiwash (1 %), humic acid, Azospirillum brasilense, plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) and vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhiza (VAM). The study was conducted using a randomized complete block design (RCBD) comprising 3 replications. Plant height, leaf number, shoot number, root parameters and survival percentage were observed at 30, 60 and 90 days after potting (DAP). Results revealed that potting media enriched with vermiwash - 1 % (T₃) significantly outperformed other treatments, showing the highest survival rate (100 %) and superior root attributes, including root length (21.80 cm), primary roots number (43.35), secondary roots number (89.17) and primary root diameter (3.50 mm) at 90 DAP. The study concludes that the integration of vermiwash with a soil, sand and FYM base enhances the survivability and root development of water apple air layers, offering a promising technique for efficient propagation under tropical nursery conditions.

Citizen science has expanded globally in recent decades, yet its institutionalization in Israel has been relatively recent. In recognition of the potential of citizen science to advance biodiversity conservation, public engagement, and scientific research, the Israel Center for Citizen Science (ICCS) was formally launched in February 2025 after a five-year planning and preparation phase. Herein, we share the journey from concept to reality, highlighting how the unique setting of a natural history museum has fostered nationwide partnerships and collaborations spanning conservation organizations, youth groups, and local initiatives. This process extends beyond its local context, situating ICCS as a model for institutionalizing citizen science within museums and informal science institutions. We describe the principles that guided ICCS’s establishment, organized around five components that together capture the institutional, social, and scientific mechanisms needed to sustain citizen science: (1) institutional embedding and governance, (2) co-creation and stakeholder engagement, (3) infrastructure and resource integration, (4) capacity building and facilitation, and (5) research-informed practice. We illustrate the contribution of this model to both individual projects and the broader citizen science community through case studies of three initiatives of different scale and magnitude: The Big Backyard Bird Count, the School Nature Challenge, and the Snail Tales project. We conclude with a discussion on the opportunities and challenges ahead, and emphasize the contribution of this process as a model for other countries and institutions seeking to develop citizen science capacity.

Apoqnmatulti’k (Mi'kmaw for ‘we help each other’) is a collaboration among the Unama’ki Institute of Natural Resources, the Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq, the Marine Institute of Natural and Academic Science, the Ocean Tracking Network, Dalhousie University, Acadia University, and Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Guided by the Mi’kmaw principle of Etuaptmumk (Two-Eyed Seeing), this initiative pairs Mi’kmaw, local and western scientific ways of knowing to co-design and implement research to track the movements and seasonal habitat use of mutually valued aquatic species in two regions of Mi'kma'ki (Nova Scotia). The success and impact of Apoqnmatulti’k lies in commitment to its partnership model rooted in equity, mutual respect and open dialogue at all levels. Apoqnmatulti’k approaches Etuaptmumk with three core tenets: Netukulimk (shared stewardship), Msit no’kmaq (all relationships), and Aknutema’ti’k (understandings). Here we examine Apoqnmatulti’k as a tangible example of Etuaptmumk in practice to provide researchers with insights into fostering successful partnerships that bridge Indigenous, local and western knowledge systems.

Background: The indiscriminate use of chemical fertilizers has led to soil degradation and declining soil health. To address this issue, integrating organic sources with chemical fertilizers could be a sustainable approach which helps to restore soil fertility while enhancing crop productivity. Methods: The research trial was conducted at Instructional Farm of Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore, during the late Rabi season of 2024-25 with eleven different treatments. The treatment included various integrated nutrient management practices by combining vermicompost and farmyard manure with synthetic fertilizers. Result: The results revealed that higher plant height (108.4 cm), Dry matter production (4644 kg/ha), Grain yield (827 kg/ha) and haulm yield (2664 kg/ha) was obtained with the application of 75% RDF with 25% N equivalent of vermicompost. Higher net gain and added cost was recorded in the application of 100% RDF + FYM @12.5 t/ha conversely higher gross return and added return was observed in the application of 75% RDF with 25% N equivalent of vermicompost.

In wartime conditions, social and territorial imbalances become especially stronger. They show up in weak support for vulnerable groups of people, insufficient development of transport infrastructure, limited access to basic and municipal services, and also a low level of public health. It has been proven that, to solve the problems of sustainable development of rural areas, logistics goes beyond a purely economic function and turns into a socially oriented tool for managing territories, gaining the features of social logistics. Social entrepreneurship is viewed as a practical carrier of social logistics at the local level. Social enterprises, especially cooperative ones, can introduce affordable logistics solutions in transportation, social services, and public utility services, utilize local resources effectively, and mitigate social and spatial imbalances between communities. Their development largely depends on the quality of the institutional environment and the level of logistics support. It is stated that social value is created in parallel with economic value, and logistics solutions ensure effective service delivery to the community and the financial stability of the enterprise. Cooperation between social entrepreneurship, local self-government bodies, and scientific institutions creates conditions for developing effective logistics models aimed at sustainable development, social inclusion, and improving the quality of life of people in rural areas. The study argues that it is necessary to strengthen the role of institutional factors, including the legal and regulatory framework, state support, and partnership mechanisms between authorities, businesses, and civil society. It is justified that logistics factors, especially access to transport infrastructure, organization of supply and sales, optimization of the vehicle fleet, and reduction of operating costs, determine economic viability and competitiveness. The role of cooperation as an organizational mechanism for developing social entrepreneurship in rural territorial communities is proven.

Effective radiation monitoring is crucial for ensuring public security and safety, particularly in the event of nuclear (e.g., nuclear accident, fallout, etc.) or radiological (e.g., radiation source spill, dirty bombs, etc.) emergencies. Traditional monitoring methods often lack real-time capabilities and comprehensive data visualization and analysis, which can delay response time and increase further risks. To address this gap, this research proposes an Advanced Radiation Detector for real-time radiation monitoring. The novelty is in its use of an internet of things (IoT)-based framework to collect and transmit all the data (e.g., radiation level, temperature, pressure, humidity, and air quality) via a GSM module to web cloud all from one device with enhanced visualization in the self-made website. The study setup will obtain data across the area of the Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST), Mirpur Cantonment, Dhaka, Bangladesh, using this Advanced Radiation Detector. This data is visualized by creating a scatter circle map of spatial distribution of radiation measurements. By visualizing radiation data taken from the self-developed detector and visualizing it using the self-made website, we found the Advanced Radiation Detector meets its objectives perfectly. This research aims to enable real-time radiation monitoring and provides timely insights for emergency responses. By integrating IoT in the system, it has directly overcome the limitation of traditional methods. The Advanced Radiation Detector has immense potential to improve security and safety measures. The current Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) development in Bangladesh emphasizes the necessity of customized solutions for efficient radiological risk management. In order to improve Bangladesh's nuclear safety framework, this study presents a revolutionary IoT-based radiation monitoring system that uses machine learning for real-time assessment and predictive analytics.

The investigation of information needs in the Institute of Chemistry and Chemical Technology of Academy of Sciences Lit. SSR allowed to draw conclusions about sources of information necessary for researchers, forms of information supply for electrochemists and time needed for reading of scientific literature. Profile interests turned out too, they were brought together into "Rubricator of profile interests of the Institute". (List of headings).During the first stage we found out, that use of sources of information (except manuals, industrial catalogues, standards and translations) straightly depends on scientific qualification of specialist, on his duties.The higher are those indexes the more sources of information are used by specialists. The use of sources of information is influenced by the kind of the field in which scientist works.The use of sources of information dealing with literature (except the express information services, bibliographical catalog and encyclopedias) depends thoroughly on the scientific qualification of specialists, on their duties. The kind of the field in which the scientist works influences use of those sources.Forms of informational supply depend on scientific qualification of specialist: Doctors value analytical and abstract surveys (45,5). Scientists of this kind are interested in the guidance of librarians. Doctors need less help from scientific and technical information services and librarians in order to obtain factographical data.Great part of young scientists recognizes that serious part of informational supply is „guidance by librarians in the selection of information dealing with a special theme." 23,1 % specialists without scientific degree recognize this kind of assistance to be necessary. Analyses of results of questionnaires enables to draw a conclusion, that time, which is needed for selection and editing the collected literature depends on the duties and qualification. It was defined that researchers with high qualification spend more time for looking over and reading scientific literature in comparison with specialists without scientific degree.During the second stage of the investigation turned out profile interests of Institute scientists. Profile interests were brought together into „Rubricator". Its analysis enabled to define inner and outer relations between electrochemistry, galvanotechnics and other branches of science.According to the analysis of card file interests, the greatest part of electrochemists (72,3%) value part of "electrochemistry", second place occupies "electrochemical methods of protection", on the third – "technologies of organical material" (37,4).

This study is first to examine the link between using social media as a primary COVID-19 information source and preventive behavior, while examining moderating effects. Using the O-S-R-O-R model and panel survey data from Germany (N = 776), it finds a negative direct effect of informational social media use on preventive behavior, and a negative indirect effect through conspiracy beliefs. However, the negative impact is less pronounced in individuals with high knowledge and trust in science. These findings underscore the importance of accurate, comprehensive social media communication, especially in crises, and have practical implications for policymakers and scientific institutions.

Abstract This study describes three new species of Geastrum — G. iguassuense , G. nodimyceliale , and G. unisaccatum — based on morphological and molecular data from specimens previously identified as G. saccatum in the herbarium collection of the Institute of Natural Sciences – UFRGS. Morphological characterization involved macroscopic and microscopic features, including optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. Molecular data were obtained from the ITS and LSU regions of nuclear ribosomal DNA. Phylogenetic relationships were inferred using Bayesian and maximum likelihood inference methods. The results support the inclusion of the three proposed new species in the Corollina section of the genus Geastrum , revealing them to be well-founded and distinct evolutionary lineages. These findings highlight the underestimated diversity of Geastrum in the Neotropics and the taxonomic relevance of integrating molecular and morphological data. With the addition of the three new species, the Corollina section now comprises seventeen recognized species. Detailed descriptions, comparisons with morphologically similar species, illustrations, and an updated identification key for the Corollina section are provided.

The article presents the results of a statistical analysis and graphical visualization of data on the mental health of representatives of various social groups in order to substantiate the need for the implementation of art therapy technologies in the modern educational process as an effective means of developing emotional resilience and restoring psycho-emotional balance amid social transformations. The main psycho-emotional characteristics of respondents are identified, and patterns are revealed that reflect levels of anxiety, depression, and academic performance depending on social status. The obtained data indicate a significant impact of mental health on learning motivation, cognitive activity, and professional self-expression. Special attention is given to the relevance of the issue under martial law and during Ukraine’s post-war recovery, when education acquires a socio-rehabilitative function. Art therapy practices are considered an effective tool for developing emotional stability, empathy, self-regulation, and creative potential. Particular emphasis is placed on the graphic component of art therapy, which combines artistic and graphic activity with psycho-emotional self-regulation, fostering the development of visual thinking, emotional visualization, and creative self-expression. The feasibility of integrating art therapy technologies into the environment of an innovative educational cluster — a dynamic system of interaction between education, science, and social institutions that ensures continuous learning, retraining, and psychological support for all segments of the population involved in the country’s recovery. The research results highlight the importance of combining statistical analysis, psychological-pedagogical approaches, and art therapy technologies in creating a safe educational environment where learning becomes a means of restoring human potential. The proposed findings can be used for developing programs of psycho-emotional support, as well as for the training and professional development of educators, students, internally displaced persons, and other social groups.

The scientific establishment of ecological security pattern and identification of ecological restoration priority areas are key for territorial space ecological restoration and people’s well-being enhancement. Although numerous studies have addressed this topic, most focused on regional and urban scales. As the most basic administrative units in China, townships serve as a crucial link between macro-ecological protection strategies and micro-ecological restoration practices and are essential for effectively implementing ecological restoration and supporting rural revitalization practices, but research at this scale is currently lacking. Therefore, taking a typical township in Shanghai as an example, this study incorporated the Integrated Valuation of Ecosystem Services and Trade-offs (InVEST) model, Morphological Spatial Pattern Analysis (MSPA), landscape connectivity analysis, and circuit theory to construct an ecological security pattern and identify ecological restoration priority areas at the township scale, as well as to discuss corresponding ecological restoration strategies. The results showed that: (1) The study area contained 19 significant ecological sources (area of approximately 4.85 km2), exhibiting a spatial pattern characterized by “north–south concentration, central dispersion”. High-resistance areas were mainly distributed in areas with dense human activity and high development intensity, reflecting the significant impact of human activities on ecological processes. There were 32 main ecological corridors with a total length of 58.06 km, showing significant spatial imbalance, with some northern ecological sources at the risk of forming ecological isolated islands. (2) The ecological restoration priority areas mainly consisted of 41 ecological pinch points (area of approximately 27.24 ha) and 30 ecological barrier points (area of approximately 25.67 ha), which were crucial for enhancing ecological network connectivity and maintaining ecological security. (3) Based on the current land use status and spatial distribution characteristics of key ecological restoration areas, a hierarchical and categorized ecological restoration strategy was formulated. This study can strengthen research on identifying ecological restoration priority areas at the township scale. The methodological system established can provide a theoretical framework for ecological restoration research in similar areas. Moreover, this study pinpointed key areas and the spatial layout for ecological restoration, which helped to enhance the level of refined ecological governance at the township level and can also provide precise spatial decision-making basis for ecological restoration of the township territorial space.