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Long-term neuropsychiatric and neuropsychological impact of the pandemic in Italian COVID-19 family clusters, including children and parents
Aim This study investigated the long-term neuropsychiatric and neuropsychological impact of COVID-19 on children and their parents in households with COVID-19 exposure. Methods A prospective cohort...
Identification of Large Japanese field mouse Apodemus speciosus food plant resources in an industrial green space using DNA metabarcoding
DNA metabarcoding was employed to identify the food plant resources of the Large Japanese field mouse Apodemus speciosus inhabiting an artificial green space on reclaimed land on the Chita Peninsula i...
Adaptive lift chiller units fault diagnosis model based on machine learning
The early minor faults generated by the chiller in operation are not easy to perceive, and the severity will gradually increase with time. The traditional fault diagnosis method has low accuracy and p...
Well-being and emotional labor for preschool teachers: The mediation of career commitment and the moderation of social support
Background According to the broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions, well-being is a protective factor against emotional labor. However, it is unclear whether and how well-being contributes to e...
Primary care physicians’ perceptions of hypertension management in Qatar: A qualitative study using the theoretical domains framework
Antihypertensive medications are known to reduce the incidence of hypertension complications. While the benefits of these medications are recognized, the factors influencing the prescribing practices...
The impact of the rural digital economy on China’s new-type urbanization
The Chinese government is vigorously implementing the rural revitalization strategy and accelerating the process of new-type urbanization. The rapid development of the rural digital economy has emerge...
Investigating omega-3 fatty acids’ neuroprotective effects in repetitive subconcussive neural injury: Study protocol for a randomized placebo-controlled trial
Soccer (football) is the most popular sport globally, with 265 million players across all ages and sexes. Repetitive subconcussive head impacts due to heading of the soccer ball can pose threats to he...
Inulin promotes appetite in mice by regulating the gut microbiota under conditions of rapid entry to the plateau
The objective of this study was to examine the mechanism of inulin by regulating the gut microbiota under conditions of rapid entry to the plateau stage. Fifty 7-week-old SPF-grade C57BL/6J male mice...
Midline catheter (10 cm) versus long peripheral intravenous catheter (6.4 cm): Randomized clinical trial protocol with economic analysis
Introduction Midline catheters have stood out in the last decade in Europe and North America as peripheral venous access devices with fewer complications and greater durability. However, its cost may...
Time perception of attractive male faces and voices: The role of women’s menstrual cycle
Accurate time measurement is essential for organisms to synchronize their internal biological cycles with the external environment, crucial for reproductive success and survival. This study examines f...
Interventions for combating COVID-19 misinformation: A systematic realist review
Misinformation is a growing concern worldwide, particularly in public health following the COVID-19 pandemic in which misinformation has been attributed to tens of thousands of unnecessary deaths. The...
Research on mechanical automatic food packaging defect detection model based on improved YOLOv5 algorithm
With the rapid development of industrial automation, traditional manual detection methods are inefficient and error-prone, which cannot meet the needs of modern production for high efficiency and high...
Communication and relationship satisfaction of Fly-in, Fly-out workers and partners
Fly-in fly-out (FIFO) work involves commuting long distances and living in provided accommodation for 1–4 weeks while on shift. Little is known about couple communication and relationship satisfaction...
The importance of human interaction for curriculum and school life satisfaction among Japanese medical graduates: A web-based survey study
Background This study aimed to assess the curriculum and school life of Japanese medical students on the verge of graduation. Methods A web-based questionnaire survey was conducted to gauge the goal...
Patient-centered perspectives: A qualitative evaluation of the Hip Instructional Prehabilitation Program for Enhanced Recovery (HIPPER)
Over 55,000 total hip replacement (THR) surgeries were performed in Canada in 2021, with the number rising each year. Excluding rehabilitation, the cost of hip replacement procedures exceeded $675 mil...
DYNAMO-A: A generic simulation model coupling crop growth and disease epidemic
Very few dynamic simulation models truly involve explicit, quantitative, two-way couplings of epidemiological and agrophysiological processes. Our aim is to develop a generic, transparent and simple,...
Amyloid β induces hormetic-like effects through major stress pathways in a C. elegans model of Alzheimer’s Disease
Amyloid β (Aβ) is a peptide known for its characteristic aggregates in Alzheimer’s Disease and its ability to induce a wide range of detrimental effects in various model systems. However, Aβ has also...
Nutritional and microbiological dynamics in the preparation of prahoc fish paste
Prahoc is a traditional fermented fish widely consumed in Cambodia. Nevertheless, the processing and nutritional values of this daily-consumed product were poorly described. This study offers a detail...
A systematic narrative review of the research evidence of the impact of intersectionality on service engagement and help-seeking across different groups of women, trans women, and non-binary individuals experiencing homelessness and housing exclusion
Background Women with experience of homelessness face severe health inequalities, with their average age at death being nearly half that of the general population. Recent research emphasises the compo...
The mHealth clinical decision-making tools for maternal and perinatal health care in Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review
Introduction mobile Health (mHealth) refers to use of mobile wireless technologies for health. The potential for mHealth to enhance healthcare delivery is supported by near-universal availability of m...
Cardiovascular disease outcomes in relation to 25-hydroxyvitamin D and its seasonal variation: Results from the BiomarCaRE consortium
Background It has been hypothesized but seldom tested that the winter excess in cardiovascular disease (CVD) is related to hypovitaminosis D. The present study examined the association between CVD and...
Identification of potential riboswitch elements in Homo sapiens mRNA 5’UTR sequences using positive-unlabeled machine learning
Riboswitches are a class of noncoding RNA structures that interact with target ligands to cause a conformational change that can then execute some regulatory purpose within the cell. Riboswitches are...
A qualitative exploration of counterfeit, substandard, spurious, and adulterated drugs in Pakistan: A perspective of drug law experts
Objectives The issue of quality of medicine is a worldwide phenomenon and counterfeit, substandard, spurious, and adulterated (CSSA) drugs are a substantial threat to public health. This issue is ramp...
Maternal complication of instrumental vaginal delivery and its associated factors: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Background While instrumental vaginal delivery is generally a safe procedure, but it is associated with significant risks for both the mother and the newborn in developing countries. However, burden o...
Increased thermal suitability elevates the risk of dengue transmission across the mid hills of Nepal
The burden of climate-sensitive, mosquito-borne diseases, including dengue, has significantly increased in recent years. Understanding the temporal and spatial variations of these diseases is essentia...