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Empowering visually impaired students through innovative tools and accessible waste sorting education at the national level
Waste separation is a critical strategy to address the intensifying global waste crisis. However, inclusive teaching strategies for visually impaired students remain limited. This study addresses this...
A comparative analysis of the burden, trends and inequalities of tracheal, bronchus, and lung cancer in India from 2000 to 2021: A systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease study 2021
Background Understanding the tracheal, bronchus, and lung (TBL) cancer burden caused by tobacco exposure in India can help local governments implement targeted measures for prevention and treatment of...
Analysing the factor structure of the MAIA scale for pregnant women: Development of the MAIA-Preg
During pregnancy many elements of the bodily experience change, suggesting that measuring these constructs may require different instruments to those validated in the general population. This study re...
Fiber architecture in the human ventromedial striatum and its relation with the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis
The bed nucleus of the stria terminalis (BST) and the ventromedial striatum (consisting of the head of the caudate nucleus (hCN) and the nucleus accumbens (NAcc)) are both part of complex, foremost li...
Retraction: Does green investment affect environment pollution: Evidence from asymmetric ARDL approach?
The prevalence of depression in patients with lumbar degenerative disk disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Lumbar degenerative disc disease (DDD) is a prevalent musculoskeletal disorder characterized by significant pain, disability, and reduced quality of life. Depression frequently coexists wit...
The causal effect of workplace violence on mental health and work-related outcomes: a cross-sectional study using propensity score matching
Introduction The prevalence of workplace violence in healthcare is 50–60%. While it has been linked to decreased job satisfaction, diminished quality of care, and economic burdens on healthcare system...
The impact of mutations on TP53 protein and MicroRNA expression in HNSCC: Novel insights for diagnostic and therapeutic strategies
The tumor suppressor protein p53 (TP53) is frequently mutated in various types of human malignancies, including HNSCC, which affects tumor growth, prognosis, and treatment. Gaining insight into the im...
Miniaturised implantable circular polarized antenna with a high ARBW
For biological applications, this communication uses an implanted antenna loaded with metamaterial and a sorting pin. The suggested antenna operates at 2.44 GHz in the ISM band. The first antenna’s re...
Zinc finger protein 184 prevents α-synuclein preformed fibril-mediated neurodegeneration through the interleukin enhancer binding factor 3-microRNA-7 pathway
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by a loss of dopaminergic neurons. Recent studies suggested the association of zinc finger protein 184 (ZNF184) with PD. However,...
Joint association between physical exercise, caffeine intake, and biological ageing: A cross-sectional analysis of population-based study
Background Ageing is a significant risk factor for age-related diseases, accounting for 51% of global total disease burden. As thus, promoting healthy ageing is crucial. Although several potential ant...
Assessing Liver Function in Rat Models of Acute Liver Failure Using Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography and Cytokine Levels
Objective To evaluate liver function using dynamic hepatobiliary single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) in different rat models of acute liver failure. Methods Twenty-four 6–8-week-old m...
Inositol-Requiring Enzyme 1 pathway and autophagy drive sequential response of endothelial cells to febrile range hyperthermia
Context Fever is an evolutionarily conserved and adaptive response during infections. However, prolonged fever has numerous systemic metabolic and functional side effects. In the h...
A novel method and classification criteria for analyzing urine turbidity and its relationship with urine dry chemical parameters
Background Urine turbidity is a significant diagnostic marker for early screening of urinary tract infections, kidney stones, and other related conditions. However, current methods for analyzing urine...
The epidemiology and risk factors of anal and oropharyngeal human papillomavirus (HPV) in males living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV): A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis
Background People living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are more likely to be infected with human papillomavirus (HPV), which can lead to anal and oropharyngeal cancer in males, increasing th...
Relationship between the systemic immune-inflammatory index and overactive bladder risk: A cross-sectional assessment involving United States Adults
Aims This study aimed to evaluate the association between the systemic immune-inflammatory index (SII) and the risk of overactive bladder (OAB) in the adult United States population. Methods Data fr...
Social network characteristics associated with mid-to-older aged adults’ co-engagement in physical activity
Objectives Physical activity is associated with a greater quantity and quality of social connections. Participating in physical activity with others (co-engagement) has dual physical and social benefi...
Simple modification of the upper confidence bound algorithm by generalized weighted averages
The multi-armed bandit (MAB) problem is a classical problem that models sequential decision-making under uncertainty in reinforcement learning. In this study, we propose a new generalized upper confid...
Exploring support for medicalized female genital mutilation/cutting: A study on migrant women living in Italy
The medicalization of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) as a harm reduction strategy is a highly debated issue, although largely unexplored among migrants living outside practising countries....
Excess weight is associated with neurological and neuropsychiatric symptoms in post-COVID-19 condition: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background/purpose Excess weight has been identified as a potential risk factor for post-COVID-19 condition (PCC). This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate whether excess weight i...
Frequency and predictors of depression and anxiety in chronic illnesses: A multi disease study across non-communicable and communicable diseases
Background Depression and anxiety are among the most common mental health conditions globally that impact the lifestyle of affected individuals. Mental conditions and chronic diseases are linked to ea...
Assessment of knowledge and preventive behavior regarding rubella virus among females in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study
Background Rubella is an acute viral infection that is influenced by various factors, e.g., climate, dietary habits, and hygiene practices. This study evaluated the knowledge and preventive behaviors...
Genetic analysis and phytochemical profile of soursop (Annona muricata L.) cultivated in family orchards in southeastern Mexico
Annona muricata is an important and widespread neotropical perennial fruit tree, that has received increasing attention in recent years for its pharmaceutical potential, particularly for the presence...
Knowledge and attitude of pregnant women about preeclampsia in King Abdulaziz Medical City, Western Region: A cross-sectional study
Introduction Preeclampsia is a serious obstetrics condition generally diagnosed by the presence of high blood pressure (≥140/90 mmHg) and significant protein in urine (≥ 2++ on dipstick urine test) de...
Immunization status of children with cerebral palsy: A cross-sectional hospital-based study in Vietnam
Aim To describe the immunization status of children with CP in Vietnam and identify factors associated with vaccine non-uptake in this group. Methods We conducted an active prospective case ascertai...