This research was studied different gamma radiation doses were applied to sunflower seeds to determine their effects on some plant characteristics. sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) seeds which were irradiated with 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 Gy of gamma radiation in a cesium (Cs137) before cultivation in two seasons. The morphological changes of sunflower plants such as plant length, leaf area, stem diameter, (chlorophyll (a), (b) and total chlorophyll and total coronoids pigments), (leaf,…

The connection between age-related dynamics and gender differences, as referred to morbidity and mortality, is outlined, suggesting the involvement of endocrine mechanisms in programming/ imprinting and embedding phenomena, including the contribution of glucocorticoids and sex steroid hormones.

Keywords: Gender Differences; Morbidity; Mortality; Ontogeny

A single night in a hospital, spent accompanying a child, can reveal a complex interaction between biological rhythms, environmental unfamiliarity, and emotional attachment. This reflective commentary examines the experience of being physically exhausted yet unable to sleep in a hospital environment. Drawing on insights from sleep science, psychology, and ecological thinking, this reflection paper explores how unfamiliar environments trigger vigilance, how parental concern sustains cognitive…

Persistent pain, movement dysfunction, and functional limitations may remain after lumbar spine surgery despite correction of structural pathology, highlighting the need for rehabilitation approaches that support functional recovery. Clinical Pilates (CP) integrates breathing, postural alignment, neuromuscular retraining, and individualized exercise progression, yet evidence regarding its role in long-term postoperative spinal rehabilitation remains limited. This retrospective case report…

We read with considerable interest the three-arm randomized controlled trial (RCT) by Muthukrishnan and Rajadurai (2026) comparing Multimodal Ergonomic Intervention (MEI), Wearable Posture Biofeedback Training (WPBT), and Standard Postural Education (SPE) for smartphone-related postural dysfunction (SRPD). The study addresses a clinically significant and growing public health burden, and the authors are commended for their prospective CTRI registration, assessor-blinding, and…

This study was done to evaluate the occurrence of quality parameters in harvested sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) seeds which were irradiated with 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 Gy of gamma radiation in a cesium (Cs137) before cultivation in two seasons. The quality characteristics of sunflower seeds including production quality such as disc weight, disk seeds weight and hundred seeds weight, and parameters of seed quality such as content of oil, protein, total phenol, and carbohydrate were…

Wesak Day commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Gautama Buddha, representing one of the most spiritually significant occasions in the Buddhist calendar. For me, however, Wesak Day has acquired an additional personal meaning since the passing of my mother on 12 June 2025. During the three-day funeral ceremony, the images of the Buddha, Kwan Yin Bodhisattva, and Da Shi Zhi Bodhisattva stood prominently before us, creating an atmosphere of solemnity, compassion, and…

Coastal wetlands and estuarine mudflats along the East Asian–Australasian Flyway (EAAF) are critical for migratory waders and resident waterbirds, yet many sites in Southeast Asia remain poorly documented despite intense anthropogenic pressure. This study presents opportunistic photographic observations of waterbirds, migratory waders, and predatory birds in two heavily industrialised estuarine systems along Malaysia’s west coast: Kuala Juru, Penang, and Port Klang, Selangor. Surveys were…

Objective: To determine the association between family support and glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) enrolled in the DiabetIMSS program at a Family Medicine Unit (FMU) in Zacatecas, Mexico.

Methods: An observational, cross-sectional, analytical study was conducted. A total of 170 patients with T2DM from FMU No. 4 of the Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS) in Guadalupe, Zacatecas, were included. The…

The study included the determination of the antibiotic (Polymyxin) and its proportions in the organic extracts of marine species of the genus Bacillus, namely (B. cereus, B. subtilis, B. circulans, B. polymyxa), which were isolated from beach sediment samples from the Afamia region with geographical coordinates (35°76'19.1"N; 35°54'19.3"E) It is an open area affected by tourist activities, sewage canals, and ship waste. To obtain organic extracts of bacterial isolates, the optimal conditions…