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Assessment of hypertension and diabetes among lecturers in a Ghanaian university: Setting lifestyle practices as precursors
Introduction Research works relating to the lifestyle of students, non-academic staff, and communities have had considerable attention. However, studies on the lifestyles of univer...
Study on the policy implementation of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao joint graduate training program and regional talent development
To address the existing literature’s neglect of the micro-mechanisms involved in implementing joint postgraduate training policies in the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area, this study applies...
Lymphocytes and related inflammatory factors as predictors of metabolic syndrome risk in shift workers: A machine learning approach based on large-scale population data
Background Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is characterized by chronic inflammation and can be worsened by circadian disruption, which is common among shift work. Machine learning can pr...
Characteristics of spatiotemporal distribution of HIV-1 Gag-containing complexes on the dorsal membrane tracking with live confocal imaging
Introduction In recent years, novel detection methods have provided significant insights into the real-time morphological changes occurring during the HIV life cycle within host ce...
Treatment outcomes and prognostic factors in external auditory canal squamous cell carcinoma
External auditory canal carcinoma (EACC) is a rare and aggressive malignancy with substantial variability in prognosis depending on tumor stage and adjacent structure involvement. We retrospectively r...
Correction: Microplastic exposure and allergic rhinitis: Network toxicology, and molecular docking insights
Toward a unified understanding of climate anxiety: Examining measures of climate and eco-anxiety
Despite recent research efforts to understand climate anxiety, related measurement is challenged by multiple definitions and the emergence of several seemingly similar measures, warranting a thorough...
Background optic flow modulates responses of multiple descending interneurons to object motion in locusts
Animals flying within natural environments are constantly challenged with complex visual information. Therefore, it is necessary to understand the impact of the visual background on the motion detecti...
How sex impacted associations between psychological distress and worry on adults’ health behaviours during SARS-CoV-2
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has been associated with poorer mental well-being (e.g., anxiety, depressive symptoms and infection worry) and unfavorable changes in healt...
Association between physical measures of spinopelvic alignment and physical functioning with patient reported outcome measures after total hip arthroplasty: Systematic review and narrative synthesis
Background The prevalence of total hip arthroplasty (THA) is increasing, making optimizing post-surgery outcomes essential. Co-occurrence of low back pain (LBP) is frequently repor...
HIV self-testing and partner notification strategies for key populations in low- to upper-middle-income countries: A mixed-methods systematic review
Background HIV self-testing (HIVST) enhances case diagnosis, but information on its integration for index testing to partner notification is limited. Assessing the acceptability an...
A cost effective machine learning based network intrusion detection system using Raspberry Pi for real time analysis
In an increasingly interconnected world, the security of sensitive data and critical operations is paramount. This study presents the development of a Network Intrusion Detection System (NIDS) that an...
Internally displaced persons’ ed utilization and disease patterns: A single center retrospective chart review
Background Armed conflicts profoundly disrupt healthcare systems, with internally displaced persons (IDPs) facing distinct challenges and barriers to accessing healthcare. This stu...
Price convergence in grain markets with seasonal differences
Using weekly price data from 97 Nigerian markets, we examine how seasonal harvest timing shapes price dynamics for staple grains using a dyadic panel design. Our analysis reveals that markets operatin...
Assessment of the midgut microbiota in foragers of the stingless bee Melipona scutellaris following short-term sublethal exposure to imidacloprid
The insecticide imidacloprid, widely used in Brazil, is known to have adverse effects on bee populations at both lethal and sublethal doses and concentrations. While previous studies have reported dis...
Social harmony at work: A sharedness index linking team atmosphere to individual well-being in a Japanese company
Social harmony, defined as the flourishing of interdependent relationships, is central to well-being in workplace teams but is often measured with abstract self-reports that offer limited interpretabi...
Late Acheulian stone-working by the riverbank: Patterns of continuity and change reflected in Jaljulia lithic assemblages, Israel
The Lower Paleolithic Late Acheulian marks an exceptional phase in human cultural evolution, encompassing notable transformations and innovations across Africa and Western Eurasia alongside the persis...
Prediction of first marriage age in China and factors associated with marriage delay: Analysis of the 2020 national census data
China is undergoing the second demographic transition. This paper constructs provincial-level Net nuptiality tables by gender and urban-rural residence using national census data. We compare spatial p...
Isolation and characterization of four novel Vibrio parahaemolyticus bacteriophages from oysters
Vibrio parahaemolyticus (VP) is a bacterial pathogen found in brackish and marine water that infects many marine organisms, such as oysters and shrimp. Consumption of raw or underc...
Epidemiology of early childhood weight change and concurrent undernutrition among African children: A sub-continental observational analysis
Background Evidence on weight change among children under five in sub-Saharan Africa is limited, as is knowledge of its association with undernutrition status. This study assessed...
Automated detection and quantification of two-spotted spider mite life stages using computer vision for high-throughput in vitro assays
The two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae Koch) is a globally significant agricultural pest with high reproductive capacity, rapid development, and freq...
Collaborative scheduling of dual-trolley quay cranes and AGVs via speed-control strategy
Conflicts may impede AGVs from reaching DQCs promptly during automated terminal operations. This challenge may lead to congestion on the transfer platform and diminish the operational efficiency of un...
Does it hold weight? The perceived effects of contraceptive use on weight status in females: A mixed-methods study
Purpose To examine females’ perceived effects of contraceptive use on weight management and to identify potential confounding factors that may contribute to perceived weight change...
Carbon fiber reinforced composite material layup design optimization method and its application in automobile battery box
In order to improve the lightweight level of new energy vehicle battery box assembly and its design efficiency and precision, a design scheme of sheet molding compound (SMC) composite box upper plate...
Dynamic assessment of the ecological value of cultivated land based on the Gompertz curve model: A case study of Lezhi County, China
With the continuous advancement of ecological compensation mechanisms, there is an urgent need to refine the dynamic evaluation of the ecological value of cultivated land (EVCL). This study constructs...