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Forecasting regional carbon prices in china with a hybrid model based on quadratic decomposition and comprehensive feature screening
In light of global climate change and the objective of carbon neutrality, the carbon market has become an important tool for the international community to combat climate change. Nonetheless, due to t...
Analysing genome sequences and associated metadata during the COVID-19 pandemic in Iraq revealed points to be improved: An observational retrospective study
The COVID-19 pandemic started in Wuhan China and rapidly transmitted worldwide, the illness is characterised by respiratory manifestations like coughing, breathing difficulties and pneumonia that coul...
Biosynthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles from Asplenium dalhousiae and their potential biological properties
This study investigated the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using the medicinal plant Asplenium dalhousiae focusing on its bioactive chemical constituents as natural reducing agents. A...
Interpretable machine learning for predicting isolated basal septal hypertrophy
Background The basal septal hypertrophy(BSH) is an often under-recognized morphological change in the left ventricle. This is a common echocardiographic finding with a prevalence of approximately 7–20...
Delayed surgery among patients diagnosed with spinal disorders: Retrospective analysis
To determine the association between race and access to healthcare services with respect to the treatment of spinal cord disorders, a retrospective cohort study of patients receiving an initial diagno...
Small flakes for sharp needs: Technological behaviour in the Lower Palaeolithic site of Marathousa 1, Greece
Marathousa 1 (~430 ka BP), located in the Megalopolis Basin, Greece, represents the earliest documented butchery site in the Southern Balkans, providing clear evidence of a direct association between...
Prevalence and associated factors of depression among stroke family caregivers on follow up at Jimma medical center, southwest, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study
Background Taking care of stroke patients puts a high burden on their caregivers, and this leads to emotional disturbances like depression. However, little is known about the prevalence and associated...
External and internal intensity profiles of older male and female participants during a walking football game
Background Walking football (WF) can be used as an impactful activity for healthy aging and decrease the high levels of sedentary behavior among older adults. This study examines the external and inte...
Decoding the “Pain-to-Door” interval using psychological, medical, and demographic factors: A multi-center study
Background Reducing the amount of time between the onset of symptoms and presentation to a healthcare facility, namely the “pain-to-door” interval, is of utmost importance in patients with myocardial...
Differentiating bacteria by their unique surface interactions
New, rapid, and accessible approaches to bacterial detection are necessary to help curb the rising impacts of antimicrobial resistance. In this study, we introduce a technique that distinguishes bacte...
Dissecting the inhibitory activity of Burkholderia orbicola against Gram-positive and - negative multidrug-resistant bacteria
The genus Burkholderia is currently recognized for producing several antimicrobial compounds with potential applications in developing novel treatments for infectious diseases, including those caused...
Malaria prevention in the age of climate change: A community survey in rural Senegal
Background Malaria results in over 600,000 deaths per year, with 95 percent of all cases occurring in sub-Saharan Africa. Insecticide treated mosquito nets have long been proven to...
Intense low-frequency sound transiently biases human sound lateralisation
Intense low-frequency (LF) sound exposure transiently alters hearing thresholds and other markers of cochlear sensitivity, and for these changes the term ‘Bounce phenomenon’ (BP) has been coined. Unde...
In utero exposure to electronic cigarette carriers alters craniofacial morphology
Objectives Despite the popularity of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), there is currently a lack of regulation and consistency regarding the formulation of the e-liquids that undergo combus...
Characterizing the trophic ecology of herbivorous coral reef fishes using stable isotope and fatty acid biomarkers
Understanding the trophic ecology of herbivorous and detritivorous fishes is essential for evaluating their ecological roles in coral reef ecosystems. In this study, we combined bulk stable isotope (δ...
Public knowledge and attitudes towards wastewater treatment works and plastic pollution in the Vhembe District Municipality, South Africa
Concerns about plastic pollution and wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) have grown in communities near these facilities due to their negative effects on the local environment and public health. This...
Brain glucose and ketone metabolism in first-episode psychosis: Neuroimaging and brain metabolism before and after antipsychotic treatment: The protocol for the CAST-ATP study
First episode of psychosis (FEP) has an early onset and is associated with significant functional impairment, loss of productivity and premature cardiovascular disease. Antipsychotics (AP) remain the...
Randomised controlled trials for improving health outcomes for people living with multiple long-term conditions: Protocol for a systematic review of methodological approaches, risk of bias and reporting quality
Introduction The number of people living with multiple long-term conditions (MLTC or multimorbidity) is increasing. There have been national and international calls for more and better research in thi...
Process evaluation of a pragmatic, multicentre pilot Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) in primary care: Tailored intervention for COPD and Co-morbidities by Pharmacists and Consultant Physicians (TICC PCP)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a growing global challenge. We undertook a process evaluation embedded within the Tailored Intervention at home for patients with moderate-to-severe COP...
Factors associated with dyslipidemia among healthcare workers in a COVID-19-designated hospital in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China: A retrospective cohort study from 2019 to 2022
Background This study investigated dyslipidemia and its relative factors among Chinese healthcare workers from 2019 to 2022. Method This retrospective cohort study was conducted from 2019 to 2022. T...
Knowledge and attitudes towards Alzheimer’s disease among adult residents in Jiulongpo, Chongqing, China: A cross-sectional survey
Background The prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) continues to rise as the aging population increases, and the resulting cognitive decline severely affects patients’ quality of life. However, the...
The serum vitamin D levels alleviate the influence of dietary inflammation on frailty: A cross-sectional analysis in the U.S. older adults
Dietary inflammation (DI) and suitable vitamin D intake was associated with frailty. However, the possible mechanism that how DI affected frailty was still unclear. The current study aimed to explore...
EDTA tubes are suitable for insulin and C-peptide measurement in resource-limited settings and can be stored at room temperature for up to 24 hours
Introduction Insulin and C-peptide assessment are important in characterization and management of diabetes. However, their adoption and increased clinical use in low resource setti...
Declining harbour seal abundance in a previously recovering meta-population
We present evidence that the abundance of harbour seals in the Kattegat-Skagerrak is in decline. Until recently, the Kattegat-Skagerrak harbour seal population has grown exponentially as it has recove...
Selective activation of ipRGC modulates working memory performance
Intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs) are known to be sensitive to short-wavelength light (460–480 nm; blue or cyan light) and to play a role in regulating physiological respons...