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Pathways to mental health services across local health systems in sub-Saharan Africa: Findings from a systematic review
Globally, over 280 million individuals suffer from mental disorders, and almost 85% in low-resource settings do not receive any therapy. In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), many patients are forced to either...
Continuous respiratory rate monitoring through temporal fusion of ECG and PPG signals
Respiratory rate (RR) is an important vital sign indicating various pathological conditions, such as clinical deterioration, pneumonia, and adverse cardiac arrest. Traditional RR measurement methods a...
Drone-assisted time-varying magnetic field analysis for fault diagnosis in grounding grids
Grounding grids are essential for ensuring the safety of power substations, but their performance can degrade due to corrosion, fractures, or other faults. Traditional fault diagnosis methods are time...
A multicenter prospective study to determine the optimal range of lymph node dissection in pancreatic cancer surgery after neoadjuvant chemotherapy (LYMRIN-Trial): Project study by the Japan Pancreas Society and JON 2302-P
Introduction Clear evidence regarding the optimal extent of lymph node dissection during pancreatectomy for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is lacking. The index of estimated benefit of lymph...
Multiple climate-related stressors in the tropics and beneficial changes in northern latitudes will mostly have emerged before 2050
Consequently to global warming, multi-sectoral impacts are observed and should intensify in the future, affecting sectors of water resources, agriculture, weather extremes and health. Related projecte...
The influences of urbanization on breeding behavior of American bullfrog (Aquarana catesbeiana) in South Korea
Urbanized areas often exhibit high levels of anthropogenic noise, which can mask or interfere with animal communication signals, especially those that use sound to communicate, making it challenging f...
A model of mobile robots in networks with resolvability properties
A model for mobility of robots keeping the property of uniquely recognizing the vertices of a given network is considered in this work. This is made in order to detect failures or intruders, by means...
Characterization of mangrove mudflat sediment contamination by fecal bacteria and trace metals: A multivariate assessment in equatorial marine protected areas in Gabon, Western Central Africa
Among the most productive ecosystems worldwide, mangroves contribute to global carbon sequestration and play a pivotal role for many species, including supporting the sustainable provision of intertro...
WSNs data acquisition by combining expected network coverage and clustered compressed sensing
To tackle the challenges of extensive data transmission and high redundancy in wireless sensor networks (WSNs), this study proposes a novel data collection scheme based on expected network coverage an...
MDCFVit-YOLO: A model for nighttime infrared small target vehicle and pedestrian detection
An MDCFVit-YOLO model based on the YOLOv8 algorithm is proposed to address issues in nighttime infrared object detection such as low visibility, high interference, and low precision in detecting small...
Determinants of incomplete immunization and factors for missed opportunities in urban Dhaka: A cross-sectional study
Most vaccinations in the immunization schedule need two or more doses to elicit a protective immune response. Therefore, completion of all doses is crucial for achieving the best possible immunity. Th...
The influence of 4-week eccentric Nordic hamstring exercise training on postural balance and muscle strength: A randomized controlled trial
This study aimed to determine the impact of a 4-week Nordic Hamstrings Exercise (NHE) eccentric training program on postural balance in static and dynamic conditions, focusing on the dominant leg. Thi...
Detection and prevalence of antimicrobial resistance genes in multidrug-resistant and extensively drug-resistant Staphylococcus and Streptococcus species isolated from raw buffalo milk in subclinical mastitis
Subclinical mastitis (SCM) poses a significant threat to the global dairy industry, particularly in Bangladesh, where it remains a major constraint in buffalo dairy farming. The rising prevalence of a...
Climate change and its impact on wheat distribution in semi-arid ecosystems: A case study from the Sultanate of Oman
Climate change, characterised by long-term shifts in temperature, precipitation, and extreme weather events, poses significant challenges to agricultural sustainability. This study aims to mitigate th...
Efficacy of tenapanor in managing hyperphosphatemia and constipation in hemodialysis patients: A randomized controlled trial
Introduction Tenapanor is a minimally absorbed, small-molecule inhibitor of sodium/hydrogen exchanger 3 and thus suppresses sodium absorption in the gastrointestinal tract. It is a...
A ZKP-based anonymous biometric authentication scheme for the E-health systems
The widespread adoption of e-health systems raises critical concerns regarding data privacy and network security. Ensuring secure and reliable data sharing between patients and healthcare professional...
Piriformospora indica culture filtrate and cell extract induce chicoric acid production in Echinacea purpurea hairy roots
Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench, commonly known as purple coneflower, is a significant medicinal plant renowned for its therapeutic properties, which are attributed to various phytochemical compounds,...
Diversity and antibiotic susceptibility profiles of bacterial isolates from wound infections in patients at the surgical unit of Kisii teaching and referral hospital, Kenya
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a growing threat to global health, with wound infections serving as significant reservoirs for multidrug-resistant bacteria. Understanding the socio-demographic, c...
Unveiling the spectrum of Arabic offensive language: Taxonomy and insights
This paper presents a novel taxonomy designed to classify offensive language in Arabic, filling a notable void in existing literature primarily concentrated on Indo-European languages. Our taxonomy de...
Integrated multi-omics analysis and predictive modeling of heart failure using sepsis-related gene signature
Background Heart failure (HF) is characterized by complex molecular alterations, and recent studies suggest a potential role for sepsis-related genes in cardiovascular dysfunction. This study aimed to...
Genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationships of Calotes and Uromastyx in the Cholistan Desert, Pakistan, based on COI gene analysis
The Cholistan Desert of Pakistan harbors unique reptile diversity, including ecologically significant agamid lizards of the genera Calotes and Uromastyx, yet their genetic structure remains poorly und...
The characteristics of latent tuberculosis infection and its influencing factors in hospitalized patients in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
Objective China is a country with a high burden of tuberculosis (TB). It is vital to reduce the number of new cases of TB in China. We aimed to examine and investigate the distribution and affecting f...
Reliability and validity of mental health measurement of young people in a Chinese urban context
Globally, there is increasing attention on mental health promotion for young people because of its great public health and social significance. The scarcity of suitable mental health measures for youn...
Research on the impact of sports event image on tourism loyalty in heritage sites: An empirical study based on the Yongding Tulou marathon
Heritage tourism related to sports events is widely recognized as a new paradigm of integration between culture, sports, and tourism. By combining sports events with world heritage sites, it attracts...
A comprehensive evaluation of cardiac amyloidosis epidemiology and diagnostics in French Guiana
Background Cardiac amyloidosis (CA) is a potentially fatal systemic disease that has received increasing attention in recent years. However, there is no data on its epidemiology in French Guiana. This...