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Simultaneous triclosan degradation and nitrate reduction by a UV/Sulfite/Phenol process based on sulfite radical mechanism: dechlorination, mineralization, and bioassessment
Industrial development has increased the introduction of pollutants such as nitrate (NO₃⁻) and triclosan (TCS) into the environment, both of which pose significant environmental and health risks. The...
The three-dimensional impulse-response model: Modeling the training process in accordance with energy system-specific adaptation
Athletic training is characterized by physiological systems responding to repeated exercise-induced stress, resulting in gradual alterations in the functional properties of these systems. The adaptive...
Dynamic service analytics capabilities and service firm performance: Exploring the mediating roles of adaptive and customer-linking capabilities
Although service firms use dynamic service analytics capabilities (DSAC) to respond to dynamic customer demands, how these capabilities translate into performance remains unclear. Based on a sample of...
Diversity of root system architecture and root-shoot biomass allocation in industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.)
Roots are major contributors to nutrient acquisition, water absorption, and plant anchoring and stability. However, little is known about the root system of industrial hemp ( Canna...
Temporal changes in soil carbon and nitrogen in response to grazing management and vegetation cover in south-eastern Australia
Maintaining appropriate levels of carbon and nitrogen in soils is critical to the maintenance of productivity in agricultural systems. However, results vary from studies on the influence of land manag...
Comparison of virtual reality development centers and 270-degree evaluations in the context of mid-level managers’ competencies
Virtual Reality Development Centres (VRDCs) represent a recent extension of Assessment Center (AC) methodology, yet empirical evidence on their validity and their relationship to established evaluatio...
C-reactive protein-triglyceride-glucose index versus triglyceride-glucose index in predicting cardiovascular metabolic multimorbidity risk: A cohort study
Background Cardiovascular Metabolic Multimorbidity (CMM), a leading global cause of mortality, lacks evidence on the predictive utility of the novel C-reactive protein-triglyceride...
Reliability evaluation oriented dominant dynamic characterization of park-level integrated energy system
Reliability evaluation of park-level integrated energy systems (PIES) requires capturing the complex interactions among electricity, gas, thermal, and building subsystems, which exhibit typical multis...
Sex hormone profiles and associated factors among adult tuberculosis patients at Gondar town, northwest Ethiopia: A comparative cross-sectional study
Background Tuberculosis, caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, is the second leading cause of death from infectious diseases worldwide. Tuberculosis is associated with alterations...
Diagnostic accuracy of endoscopic findings for cytomegalovirus reactivation in hospitalized patients with ulcerative colitis
Background Although cytomegalovirus (CMV) reactivation is implicated in ulcerative colitis (UC) exacerbation, the efficacy of antiviral treatment in hospitalized patients with UC w...
Converting the “union curious”? Rights-based, pro-worker arguments and Republican support for expanding collective bargaining: The case of the Illinois Workers’ Rights Amendment
In 2022 Illinois voters were faced with a ballot measure asking them whether they supported adding a Workers’ Rights Amendment (WRA) to the state constitution. Despite countervailing forces that might...
Diverse enteric bacterial, viral, and parasitic pathogen genes are shed in animal feces in Indiana
Southern Indiana has intensive livestock production, yet species-resolved fecal pathogen and pathogen associated gene profiles are limited. At 10 sites in southern Indiana (April–June 2024), we collec...
Does the National Level Development Zone foster cities’ innovation capacity? A study from China
The article finds that the National Level Development Zone (NLDZ) development has affected urban innovation capacity using panel data from 2014 to 2022 in China. Compared to the West, the East NLDZ of...
Beyond the counter: Pharmacists’ preparedness and response strategies in terrorism-related emergencies in Quetta, Pakistan
Terrorism-related disasters (TRDs) continue to exert profound and recurring pressures on healthcare systems, particularly in vulnerable regions like Pakistan. Although pharmacists are increasingly rec...
GLIMSI: A real-world, multicenter study assessing the effectiveness and safety of Sitagliptin + Glimepiride + Metformin FDC in Indian patients with Type 2 diabetes
Background Type-2-diabetes-mellitus (T2DM), often linked to obesity, raises risk of microvascular and macrovascular complications. International guidelines recommend triple-therapy...
Protocol: Effects of midazolam on postoperative delirium in elderly patients undergoing spinal surgery: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled non-inferiority trial
Introduction Postoperative delirium (POD) is a common complication in elderly patients, linked to prolonged hospitalization, increased morbidities, and mortality. Midazolam, a wide...
Evaluating acceptability of the Inpatient Mental Health Pharmaceutical Assessment and Care Tool (IMPACT): A multi-site study in the United Kingdom
Background The Inpatient Mental Health Pharmaceutical Assessment and Care Tool (IMPACT) was developed to assist pharmacy teams in identifying high risk patients for early intervent...
Moral integration influences English as a Foreign Language (EFL) oral English learning: Evidence from textbook analysis and learner feedback
The research is motivated by the strategic integration of moral and value education into China’s college English curriculum and the critical role of textbooks as value carriers in EFL education. Despi...
Household costs, catastrophic out-of-pocket payments and impoverishment related to accessing surgical care in rural Ethiopia
Background The objective of this study was to assess the household costs, catastrophic out-of-pocket (OOP) health expenditure, impoverishment and coping mechanisms used to pay for...
Intraocular pressure changes and pain scores within 24 hours and short-term outcomes after micropulse transscleral laser therapy
Purpose To assess intraocular pressure (IOP) changes and pain scores during 24 hours and short-term outcomes after micropulse transscleral laser therapy (MP-TLT)....
Exploring the influence of COVID-19 stress on mental health among international undergraduate and graduate students: A mixed-methods approach
International college students in the United States are at increased risk of developing mental health disorders and are less likely to seek mental health services. However, little is known about the e...
The fast and the focused: Balancing timely and accurate classification of deforestation and degradation drivers using remote sensing
Identifying drivers of deforestation is crucial for developing targeted conservation and land management strategies, and satellite data provide a long time series of data to understand deforestation d...
Transport stress induces paradoxical increases in airway inflammatory responses in beef stocker cattle
The development of Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) in beef cattle is associated with stressful events, including auction and transport. In addition to the effects of commingling on pathogen exposure,...
Micromachined mmWave 28.0/38.0 GHz MIMO antenna loaded with frequency selective surface for gain enhancement and SAR analysis for future wireless applications
The presented work describes the four-port multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) antenna designed on Rogers substrate with a thickness of 0.787 mm. The core of the MIMO antenna includes a hexagonal-pa...
Giving AI agents a sense of control facilitates reinforcement learning in multitasking scenarios
Having to control multiple tasks in parallel poses challenges for humans and artificial agents alike. In artificial intelligence, specific forms of reinforcement learning (RL), most notably hierarchic...