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Novel method for combining microbial bioremediation with static magnetic fields to remediate mercury-contaminated soils
Heavy metal contamination poses a significant risk to both the environment and public health, particularly through metallic mercury, a neurotoxic contaminant capable of bioaccumulating in food chains....
“Around the clock”: Exploring health care professionals’ experience of discharge of older people during out of hours from the emergency department: A qualitative study
Background Older adults constitute a considerable number of attendances at emergency departments (EDs). Whilst many require hospital admission, a greater focus now is on admission avoidance with older...
Identifying effective surveillance measures for swine pathogens using contact networks and mathematical modeling
Infectious diseases in livestock have detrimental effects on the health of animals, the livelihood of farmers, and the meat industry. Understanding the specific pathways of disease spread and evaluati...
Analyzing land suitability for key cereal crops in Mansa Watershed, Southwest Ethiopia
This study is vital for helping farmers to produce appropriate crops based on physical land suitability and for assisting land use planners in decision-making. Large-scale crop production is essential...
Seismic slope stability analysis using modified pseudo dynamic method with uniform random field of initial phases
This paper develops an enhanced pseudo dynamic method for conducting seismic stability analysis of slopes. The enhancement is justified by the development of uniform sampling approach and the incorpor...
The association between cadmium exposure and lung cancer risk: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Cadmium (Cd), a toxic heavy metal, is classified as a human carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). Epidemiological studies suggested a potential link between...
Application of transthoracic echocardiography to assess the dynamic evolution of early cardiac damage induced by abdominal aorta-inferior vena cava fistula in female rats with chronic renal failure
Objective Left ventricular dysfunction (LVD) frequently occurs in patients with chronic renal failure (CRF) who have an arteriovenous fistula (AVF). In a rat model of CRF with AVF, we assessed the uti...
Using intervention mapping to evaluate ‘High-Alert,’ a brief smartphone intervention to reduce youth cannabis-impaired driving
Youth driving under the influence of cannabis (DUIC) is a growing public health concern. While brief smartphone interventions have shown promise in reducing substance use and alcohol-impaired driving...
Violet light could improve sleep quality and blood glucose levels in healthy individuals: A pilot study
Light is perceived through the retina, the light-sensing tissue layer of the eye, and can directly influence the brain. Light exposure triggers various biological responses that improve sleep quality...
From protection of sacrificial self to critical turning points and growth: Redeployed nurses’ experiences on the frontline during the COVID-19 pandemic
The mental health and wellbeing of nurses has been a concern, long before the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic. Working on the frontline under such challenging circumstances, for extended periods of t...
Modeling the formation of a worldwide health network fighting TBC: Key drivers in policy, management and governance in developing countries and global health institutions
We present an original study on the usage of a model of network formation to analyze the X (formerly Twitter) friendship network relative to the health organizations that are fighting a specific infec...
Flexible PVDF sensors for bruxism bite force measurement: A redefined instrumental approach
Bruxism, characterized by involuntary clenching or grinding teeth, is a prevalent condition primarily associated with oral health consequences such as dental wear, temporomandibular disorders (TMD), a...
Prevalence of hypertension and its associated factors among government employees in Doti district of Nepal
Introduction Hypertension is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), which remains the leading causes of morbidity and mortality globally, with a disproportionate impact on low a...
Cost-effectiveness of livelihood interventions for families of children with cerebral palsy in rural Bangladesh
Background Families of children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) often experience extreme poverty, compounded by limited livelihood opportunities and the added demands of caregiving, which further restrict th...
Sexual dysfunctions related to use of antipsychotics: A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
Introduction Sexual dysfunctions are a challenging side effect associated with antipsychotic treatment. This protocol outlines a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the prevalence of overall...
Phosphoproteomic profiling of feline mammary carcinoma: Insights into tumor grading and potential therapeutic targets
Feline mammary carcinoma (FMC) is the most prevalent reproductive tumor in queens and is characterized by aggressive metastatic progression and short survival. Protein phosphorylation is a crucial pro...
Students’ attitudes and experiences toward mental health support services in Ireland: A qualitative study
Background: There is a high prevalence of mental health difficulties among students in higher education. Barriers to seeking mental health support are well documented in this population. However, ther...
Mitochondrial proteins: Potential pathophysiological mechanisms of malignant progression in HCC
Objective Based on the special role of mitochondria in tumour energy metabolism. We hope to explore the pathogenesis and potential therapeutic targets of Hepatocellular carcinoma by analysing the expr...
Assessment of anxiety symptoms with low social support and associated factors among men who have sex with men (MSM): A cross-sectional study
Objective This study aims to examine the levels of anxiety symptoms and perceived social support among the men who have sex with men (MSM) population, to assess the level of both anxiety and low socia...
How language, culture, and geography shape online dialogue: Insights from Koo
Founded in India in 2020, the microblogging site ‘Koo’ launched as an alternative to mainstream social media platforms, with the explicit aim of catering to non-Western communities in their vernacular...
The relative contributions of subjective and musical factors in music for sleep
Previous research into music for sleep has focused on describing the types of musical characteristics associated with such music. The current study aimed to increase understanding of sleep music by in...
The additive effect of the estimated glucose disposal rate and a body shape index on cardiovascular disease: A cross-sectional study
Background The glucose disposal rate (eGDR) and a body shape index (ABSI) are predictors strongly associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and outcomes. However, whether they have additive effects...
Harnessing subtractive genomics for drug target identification in Streptococcus agalactiae serotype v (atcc baa-611 / 2603 v/r) strain: An in-silico approach
Developing a therapeutic target for bacterial disease is challenging. In silico subtractive genomics methodology offer a promising alternative to traditional drug discovery methods. Streptococcus agal...
Evaluating the MT-CYB and MT-ATP6 variations in COVID-19 patients: A case-control study
The complications and lingering effects of COVID-19 have caused a global health crisis, prompting intense investigations into the mechanism by which SARS-CoV-2 causes the disease. The majority of symp...
The effects of landscape on visual preference and fatigue recovery among university students: Differences in gender, grade level and major
Exposure to natural landscapes has been shown to affect both physiological and psychological well-being, with the extent of these effects varying across different landscape types. However, the underly...