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A dynamic evaluation of macao environmental policies based on text mining of the PMC knowledge framework
This study analyzes policy statements issued by the Macao Special Administrative Region government since the handover, employing text mining methods to explore the trajectory of Macao’s environmental...
Sleep duration and cardiovascular disease risk in type 2 diabetes: A prospective cohort study
Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of mortality in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) patients. While sleep duration has emerged as a potential modifiab...
Editorial Note: Prevalence and associated risk factors of preterm birth among neonates in referral hospitals of Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Developmental coordination disorder: “It’s not on people’s radars… They’re not interested”
Background Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is an under-recognised neurodevelopmental disorder impacting 5–6% of children. There is plentiful research exploring the delete...
Optimizing glycine concentration to enhance gibbsite-catalyzed abiotic humification of catechol and glucose
The Maillard reaction represents a pivotal biochemical pathway for the abiotic formation of humic-like substances (HLSs); however, the regulatory role of gibbsite ( α...
Communication access, public health information sources, and language preference during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indigenous communities in Northwest Territories, Canada
Effective communication during a public health emergency, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, has been identified by the World Health Organization as a challenge; it is also critical to ensuring more posit...
A meaningful prediction of functional decline in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis based on multi-event survival analysis
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a degenerative disorder of the motor neurons that causes progressive paralysis in patients. Current treatment options aim to prolong survival and improve quality...
The association between maternal prenatal folic acid and multivitamin supplementation and autism spectrum disorders in offspring: An umbrella review
Background Previous reviews have examined the association between maternal prenatal use of folic acid and multivitamin supplements and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children, b...
Global, regional, and national burden of hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage, 1990 to 2021 and projections to 2050: Results from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
Objective Hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage (HICH) is characterized by high morbidity, mortality, disability, and recurrence. According to the current study, there have been no...
Correction: Digital inclusive finance penetration and household debt maturity structure: Empirical estimation based on China Family Panel Studies Data
Genome- and transcriptome-wide association meta-analysis reveals new insights into genes affecting coronary and peripheral artery disease
Background A low ankle-brachial Index (ABI) is an established condition for peripheral artery disease (PAD) and cardiovascular disease risk. The search for genetic determinants of...
Deep learning-based forest fire detection using an improved SSD algorithm with CBAM
Fires are characterized by their sudden onset, rapid spread, and destructive nature, often causing irreversible damage to ecosystems. To address the challenges in forest fire detection, including the...
Adverse childhood experiences, re-trafficking vulnerability, and mental health outcomes among women survivors of human trafficking in Kampala, Uganda: A cross-sectional analysis
Background Globally, human trafficking disproportionately affects women and girls, exposing them to severe exploitation and long-term psychological, social, and economic harm. Whil...
Investigating sustainable development in transportation enterprises: Novel insights from new institutional economics and human capital theory. Evidence from HCM, Vietnam
This study examines the statistical associations between institutional factors, human capital, and sustainable transportation development in urban transport hubs within developing economies. Guided by...
Defining and classifying adverse events following joint manipulation and mobilization: An international e-Delphi study and focus groups
Spinal and peripheral joint manipulation (MAN) and mobilization (MOB) are widely used for managing musculoskeletal conditions. Although adverse events (AE) have been reported following these intervent...
Fast machine learning image reconstruction of radially undersampled k-space data for low-latency real-time MRI
Fast data acquisition and fast image reconstruction are essential to enable low-latency real-time magnetic resonance (MR) imaging applications with high temporal resolution such as interstitial percut...
Barriers and opportunities in developing community-based maternal and child health surveillance: A mixed methods study in Depok, Indonesia
Background Comprehensive health surveillance for vulnerable populations, particularly mothers and children, is essential beyond traditional surveys. It may help address gaps in ide...
Optimizing autofocus under multispectral lighting via enhanced SIFT and Pearson correlation coefficient
The use of inexpensive black and white cameras in conjunction with multi-band lighting offers the highest accuracy and cost benefits among the several techniques for accomplishing multispectral images...
A lightweight model and corn leaf disease recognition
Corn is a critical food crop globally, widely cultivated due to its strong adaptability. However, it is susceptible to various diseases, necessitating advanced intelligent detection methods to enhance...
Investigating the psychometric properties of the Patient Health Questionnaire for Adolescents (PHQ-A) and Center for Epidemiologic Studies - Depression Scale for Children (CES-DC) among young adolescents in South Africa
Depression among adolescents is a global concern, including in South Africa, emphasizing the need for reliable screening tools. While the the Patient Health Questionnaire Adolescent (PHQ-A) and Center...
Evaluation of a commercial pressure cooker for the preparation of agar media for a diagnostic microbiology laboratory
The ability to prepare sterilized media is a critical capability of any microbiology lab. Diagnostic labs in low-resource settings, which lack autoclave facilities, are therefore severely limited in t...
Detection method of PPE wearing and small target positioning for offshore operators: The improved YOLOv11 model and targets recognition
Focusing on the practical challenges of insufficient samples, incomplete categories, and low detection accuracy (particularly for small targets) in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) wearing conditio...
How structured cultural changes can reduce cesarean section rate in a Danish tertiary hospital
Background Cesarean section is rising globally, with the risk of over-use and subsequent iatrogenic consequences for child and maternal health and future pregnancies. This study ai...
Food pricing: A study on the sales of food in Brazilian private schools
The present study analyzed the prices of food sold in canteens of Brazilian private schools and described price-based marketing strategies, according to the NOVA food classification system. This is a...
Validation of the German version of the meaning in life measure
Despite growing interest in meaning in life as a core construct of eudaimonic well-being, there is a lack of brief and validated self-report scales in the German language. We translated the Meaning in...