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The approaches, theories, models, frameworks, and methods in designing toolkits to support healthcare providers in health behaviour change: A scoping review protocol
Objective The scoping review aims to map the existing literature on the approaches, theories, frameworks, models and methods that have been used in the development of toolkits to s...
Moisture-driven local strain development in ASR-damaged concrete
Although alkali–silica reaction (ASR) is widely recognized as one of the major concrete durability issues, the mesoscale response of pre-existing ASR products to moisture exposure remains poorly under...
Association between frailty status and osteomyelitis: A nested case-control study
Background Although frailty has been recognized as a predictor of various adverse outcomes in older adults, the association between physical pre-frailty or frailty and the risk of...
Eating disorder-related electrolyte abnormalities and adverse outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Objective The aim of this study is to describe the association between electrolyte abnormalities and adverse clinical outcomes, as well as to estimate the prevalence of these abnor...
Protocol for RETRO-TBI: A prospective cohort study of mild traumatic brain injury in older adults
Older adults experience the highest rates of traumatic brain injury (TBI) related hospitalizations and deaths of any age group, yet TBI remains understudied in this population. To improve understandin...
Phase angle is independently associated with muscle strength across multiple handgrip strength metrics in young adults: A cross-sectional study
Objective Phase angle derived from bioelectrical impedance analysis has been proposed as a marker of muscle quality associated with muscle function; however, the extent to which it...
Dimercaprol (BAL): Insights into conformational stability, fragmentation pathways via tandem LR-ESI, HR-EI mass spectrometry, and gas-phase thermochemical properties from quantum chemical calculations
Dimercaprol (British antilewisite, BAL) is a long-established chelating agent used in the treatment of heavy metal poisoning; however, its physicochemical and thermochemical properties have not yet be...
Correction: Reconsidering the context in the relationship between material deprivation and self-rated health among older people in Italy
Correction: Evaluation of an acrylic acid hydrogel dosimeter for 3-D dose verification in radiotherapy using MRI
Expression of Concern: Steady expression of high oleic acid in peanut bred by marker-assisted backcrossing for fatty acid desaturase mutant alleles and its effect on seed germination along with other seedling traits
Does digital access translate into human capital gains? Assessing information technology use effects on cognitive and non-cognitive development of students in Western Rural China
This study explores how the use of information technology (IT) influences the development of cognitive and non-cognitive abilities among primary school students in rural areas of western China. As IT...
Perceived bloggers’ competence as a moderator of the relationship between information quality, source credibility, and health information adoption in social media
Backgroud In the context of digital transformation, social media has become a key channel for the public to obtain health information, and bloggers play an important role in shapin...
Solar fields in farmlands, their impact on bat presence and activity
Bat populations are facing numerous challenges due to human activities, and the development of solar energy in agricultural landscapes may add to these issues. Effects of solar fields on bat populatio...
Regularized regression in ultra-small chemometric datasets: A methodological case study using FTIR spectra of Schiff bases
This study is not intended to establish a predictive framework for reaction yield. Instead, it is framed as a methodological investigation examining the statistical behavior and instability of regular...
Higher internal locus of control is associated with higher performance in a workplace walking intervention, Global Corporate Challenge®
Background Given the increasing reliance on self-regulation in modern work environments, understanding how psychological characteristics influence physical activity participation c...
Using lignin waste as additives to bitumen for the sustainability of the circular economy: A study of the interaction of mixture components
The growing role of the circular economy, the shortage of oil, and the expansion of its application areas have led to the search for and use of alternative raw materials that can replace/supplement pe...
Physical activity and glycosylphosphatidylinositol-specific phospholipase D1 (GPLD1) plasma levels in different age cohorts
Physical activity (PA) has numerous positive health effects, including improvements in cognitive function. PA stimulates the release of glycosylphosphatidylinositol-specific phospholipase D1 (GPLD1) f...
Protocatechuic acid prevents obesity caused by long-chain saturated fatty acid-induced inflammation in mouse microglia via inhibition of the NF-κB pathway
Long-chain saturated fatty acids (LCSFAs), abundant in animal fats, can directly activate microglia and elicit inflammatory responses. Excessive intake of LCSFA-rich high-fat diets (HFDs) has been lin...
Patient perspectives on delays in care for kidney stones: A qualitative analysis
Purpose Traditional insurance claims dataset analyses have exposed disparities in treatment delays for kidney stones along lines of socio-economic status, particularly among patien...
Visualization of grout diffusion in coarse-grained materials using transparent soil: Effects of Fine particle content
Fine-particle loss in earth-rock dams can induce abnormal grout diffusion during rehabilitation. To address this issue, we investigated the influence of fine particle content on grouting efficiency in...
Local tourism experiences at World Heritage rice terrace sites in China: A comparative study of Hani Terraces and Longji Terraces
Rice terraces, as quintessential cultural landscapes shaped by long-term human-land interactions, embody productive, ecological, and cultural value while evolving into significant rural tourism destin...
Dynamics analysis of disturbance propagation in ecosystem with proportional migration based on epidemic model
In order to investigate the propagation dynamics of ecological disturbances within ecological networks, we conceptualize ecological disturbances as infectious diseases and employ complex network theor...
“Probably a Little Bit of a Hill to Climb”: A qualitative study of emergency department providers’ perceptions of nonpharmacological pain treatment
Background Nonpharmacological strategies are advocated as evidence-based treatment options for pain, yet these are rarely offered within the emergency department (ED) setting. Unde...
Interplay of the IGFBP-3 polymorphism and serum levels of IGF-1/IGFBP-3 with hormone receptor subtypes in patients with breast cancer among Palestinian women
Breast cancer remains a global public health challenge. This study aimed to investigate the relationships between serum levels of insulin-like growth factor binding protein 3 (IGFBP-3), insulin-like g...
Nonlinear relationship between circulating homocysteine and parathyroid hormone among patients with osteoporotic fractures: A cross-sectional study based on a hospital cohort
Osteoporotic fractures are frequent among older adults and are often accompanied by disturbances in endocrine and metabolic regulation. Parathyroid hormone (PTH) serves as a key regulator of bone remo...